This Week at St. Patrick’s November 2 to 6, 2026
Thank you to everyone who has continued to support our Halloween Dance Fundraiser through your generous donations. Your support truly makes a difference and helps us provide meaningful opportunities for our students. It was a wonderful way to close out October at St. Patrick’s!
A special thank-you goes to our Halloween Dance Committee for all of the time, energy, and effort they put into making the event such a success. We truly appreciate everything you do for our students and school community. Donations are still being accepted for anyone who would like to continue supporting our school.
We are also incredibly proud of our Intermediate Volleyball teams! Our students have worked hard, we know they will represent St. Patrick’s with pride, and demonstrat great teamwork and sportsmanship this season. We look forward to cheering on both our boys’ and girls’ teams at the ShareLife tournaments this week.
Go Panthers Go!
⚖️ Virtue of the Month: Justice
This month, we focus on the virtue of Justice — a value Jesus lived and taught. We reflect on:
- The justice needed to care for our planet 🌍
- The justice needed to build harmony in our classrooms and playgrounds 💬
- The justice needed to create fairness in our world ✊
When we join Justice with Compassion (October’s virtue), we truly live out the Gospel message and example of Jesus.
We are inspired by the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi:
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”
🌟 Catholic Graduate Expectation: Responsible Citizen
The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations remind us that our students are called to be responsible citizens who promote peace, justice, and respect for all life.
Through observances such as All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and Remembrance Day, students will deepen their faith and learn what it means to live it out in their daily actions.
Treaty Recognition Week
This week, we recognize Treaty Recognition Week across Ontario. It is an opportunity for our students, staff and families to learn more about the treaties that shape the land and communities where we live, and to reflect on the relationships and responsibilities that come with them.
Throughout the week, our students will have opportunities to learn about the history and significance of treaties, Indigenous peoples and their contributions, and the importance of building respectful relationships.
As a Catholic school community, we are called to listen, learn and work toward reconciliation through understanding, respect and meaningful relationships.
We encourage families to take some time this week to have conversations at home and learn more together about treaties and Indigenous history in Ontario.
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to help our students grow as respectful, informed and compassionate members of our community.
💚 Supporting Strong Mental Health in Children
Strong mental health helps children and youth to:
✅ Think clearly and manage emotions
✅ Develop socially and emotionally
✅ Learn new skills effectively
It also helps build:
- Confidence
- Self-esteem
- A positive outlook on life
A child with strong mental health is more likely to thrive in school, build healthy relationships, and adapt successfully to life’s transitions — from elementary school to high school, and beyond.
🚶♀️ Active School Travel & Mental Health
Did you know that Active School Travel can strengthen your child’s mental health?
Walking or wheeling to and from school can:
- Boost academic performance 🧠
- Increase confidence and self-esteem 💪
- Support positive social connections 🤗
- Encourage lifelong healthy habits 🌞
According to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, 1 in 5 children and youth experience a mental health challenge, and 70% of these begin in childhood or adolescence.
Let’s be proactive in promoting wellness through daily movement!
🏫 Simple Ways to Add Active School Travel to Your Day
- Walk or wheel to school or the bus stop
- Park a block away and walk the rest of the way
- Choose one or two days a week to start a new habit
Small changes can make a big difference — for your child’s mental health and your own!
Dance Program at St. Patricks
We are excited to share that this school year, St. Patrick’s Catholic Elementary School will be partnering with Stars of the Stage to help facilitate our dance curriculum. Classes begin the week of November 2nd and will run for five weeks. A final performance date will be shared soon.
Through this partnership, our students will have the opportunity to develop their dance skills, explore movement and creative expression, and build confidence while participating in engaging, curriculum-connected dance activities. These experiences will support our students’ physical literacy, creativity, collaboration, and appreciation for the performing arts.
The cost of this program will be $15 per child.
We look forward to seeing our students learn new skills, express themselves creatively, and enjoy the many benefits that dance can bring to their learning experience.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to provide our students with meaningful and engaging learning opportunities.
Progress Report Card Distribution
Every student will be bringing home a paper copy of their Progress Report Card. Please note that report cards will be available on the Parent Portal as well this term.
We encourage families to take some time to celebrate their child’s accomplishments and review the feedback together. These conversations can help recognize growth, identify goals, and support your child’s continued success this year.
Progress Report Card Information Letter FDK Progress Report Card Information Letter
Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council is hosting a Youth Day at the YRPCommunity Safety Village on Saturday, November 7th from 10am to 3pm. Youth ages 12 – 15 are invited to attend. Topics of discussion will include Forensics, Human Rights and Mental Health. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Attention Before and After Families – Please take a moment to review the following information: Hello Families St.Pats Halloween 2026.pdf
St. Patrick Church Weekly Update
The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their 3rd Annual Winter Coat and Blanket Drive. Please bring your gently used winter coats and blankets to the church.
Kindly see the attached flyer for the up-coming St. Mary’s Celebration of Unity Gala on Saturday Nov 14, 2026, at Universal Event Space.
St. Mary’s Celebration of Unity Gala .png
First Communion
There will be make up class for the First Communion Class on Wednesday Novemberr 4th at 6.30pm at Saint Patrick Church In Schomberg (91 Church Street, Schomberg, L0G 1T0). If you missed the fiest class or you know that you will miss second class please attend. Please email the office if you plan to attend: stpatandstmarysc@archtoronto.org
Thank you for your continued support as we work together with St. Patrick Church to prepare our young people for this important step in their faith journey.
💉🏫 YRPH VACCINATION CLINIC 🏫💉
Grade 7 Students & Grade 8 Students Requiring Essential Vaccinations
📅 Monday, November 16, 2026
York Region Public Health (YRPH) will be holding a vaccination clinic at St. Patrick CES on Monday, November 16.
👩⚕️ Who Should Register?
🎒 Grade 7 Students
Students who require their routine Grade 7 school-based vaccinations.
💉 Grade 8 Students
Students who still require essential York Region vaccinations.
🔗 Registration is Required
Families should use the registration link below to review the information and register their child for the clinic:
👉 2026 fall School Clinic Reminder memo – NOV 16, 2026.pdf
Please take a moment to check whether your child requires any outstanding vaccinations and complete the registration if needed.
💻 Free Parent Webinars – Fall 2026
Edwin Parent Webinars
Join the Edwin Classroom Success Team for a free, 30-minute live webinar to learn how Edwin supports student learning at school and at home, including accessing resources, navigating teacher-shared activities, and supporting learning beyond the school day.
🕖 All sessions begin at 7:00 PM
Upcoming Dates:
• November 5
• November 10
• November 19
• November 24
👉here
📚 Free EQAO Parent Webinars
EQAO is offering two free webinars to help families better understand Ontario’s provincial assessments and support learning at home.
➗ Math – Tuesday, November 3 | 6:00 PM: Explore sample elementary math questions and learn how EQAO assesses student learning. 👉 here – Math
📖 Literacy – Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00 PM: Explore Grade 3 and Grade 6 reading samples and learn how to support your child’s literacy development.
👉 here – Literacy
Dates to add to your Calendar
November
1 to 7 Treaty Recognition Week
2 CSC Meeting @ 7pm – Library
3 Dance Program begins here @ SPS
4 Sharelife Girls INT Tournament
5 Sharelife Boys INT Tournament
8 Indigineous Remembrance Day
9 Picture Retake Day
11 Remembrance Day
16 Vaccination Clinic Gr. 7
17 Progress Reports Home
19 Interview Night @ 5 to 8 pm
20 PA DAY / Interview Morning @ 9 to 11 am/ Pink Shirt Day
30 Dairy Farmers Presentation
December
1 Brave
18 Christmas Break Start
Yours in Catholic Education,
Mr. M. Caruso, Principal
St. Patrick’s CES