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Posted On Wednesday, February 10, 2021

February 10, 2021
 
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today I am writing to provide families with information on the last opportunity for families of elementary students to request a switch fromin-person to virtual learning or virtual to in-person learning this school year. We will attempt to approve all requests; however, requests will be dependent on staffing and available class space.
Requesting a Switch to Learning Models
If you want to switch...

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Posted On Monday, February 08, 2021

  February 8, 2021
 
Special Board Meeting   The Durham Catholic District School Board is holding a Special Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The item of business on the agenda is Trustee Selection. 
The Agenda for this meeting is posted on the Board’s website at dcdsb.ca . 
In keeping with public health expectations to maintain social distancing for the prevention of COVID-19, the meeting will be live...

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Posted On Sunday, February 07, 2021

Screenshot of DCDSB's app with self assessment screening tool highlightedTo ensure the health and safety of our school communities, students, families and staff are required to complete the COVID-19 self-assessment screening prior to attending school.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF THEY HAVE SYMPTOMS OR HAVE NOT PASSED THE SELF ASSESSMENT.
For ease of access students, a direct link to the Covid-19 school self-screening tool is now available on the DCDSB app. Parents/guardians, students and staff with mobile devices are...

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Posted On Friday, February 05, 2021

If your child will be attending Kindergarten in September 2021, we invite you to join us for Navigating Kindergarten, a live virtual parent/guardian series to prepare you and your child for Kindergarten. Sessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will provide tips to ensure a year filled with growth and learning.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.: Welcome to Kindergarten
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m: Before and After School Childcare
Tuesday, April 6, 2021...

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Posted On Wednesday, February 03, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today the Ministry of Education, with recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and local public health units, announced that elementary and secondary schools in the Durham Catholic District School Board will re-open for in-class instruction on Monday, February 8, 2021. Click here to view the announcement .
Effective Monday, February 8, 2021, students enrolled in in-class learning will return to the classroom with enhanced...

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