Friendly October greetings to all of our St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES families!
1) Please find attached a digital copy of the SGBS October 2026 School Calendar of Events.
2) Terry Fox Run:
I am also pleased to inform you that the school raised a total of $540 online and in cash donations for our Terry Fox Marathon of Hope run for 2026-2027.
3) Brightpics School Picture Day:
Your child will be bringing home a photo proof card. Parents and guardians can orders their children’s pictures online using the unique ordering codes on the proof cards. Any questions can be directed to Brightpics staff at orders@brightpics.
Picture retake day is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
4) Free EQAO Parent Webinar-Fall 2026
Join EQAO for a free live webinar presenting the results of the 2025–2026 primary (Grade 3) and junior-division (Grade 6) Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics, the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q & A with EQAO staff.
Webinar date:
October 6, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm
Click here for registration.
5) Upcoming excursions and presentations:
- Gr. 4/5 Bruce’s Mill: Outdoor Nature Education Excursion-Oct. 22
- Gr. 6/7 Kortright Centre-Oct. 30
- Hazard House Presentation for Gr. 2-8 (Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services)-Nov. 4
- Annual Feeder School Event for SGBS Gr. 8 students to go to St. Elizabeth CHS-Nov. 4
- York Region Police Presentations-Community Helpers for JK/SK-Nov. 6
As an extended portion of Safety Week at SGBS, “Inclusivity” Interactive Workshop for Grades 4-6 (Youth Speak)-Oct. 21
6) Student Success and Mental Well-being:
We look forward to the exciting and impactful work of our Student Mental Health Committee and Wellness Champions and the important work at hand of maximizing well-being for everyone at SGBS!
Yours in partnership,
William H Kwon
Principal