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April 28 , 2021

New Monsignor Uyen Project On Target for July 30, 2021 Completion

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Construction at the Baldoon Road site of the new Monsignor Uyen Catholic School is on schedule, with a completion date of July 30, 2021. The former Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School was closed at the end of June 2020,…

April 13 , 2021

Expectations for the Return to Remote Learning Following the April Break

Covid-19, Director of Education Updates

Dear Parents/Guardians, Yesterday, in its efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus – particularly the new variant strains – the Ontario government directed that all schools in the province will revert to Remote Learning following the April break. …

April 9 , 2021

Director of Education Deb Crawford Announces Intention to Retire, Effective September 30, 2021

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After 38 years as a Catholic educator, Director of Education Deb Crawford has announced her intention to retire, effective at the end of September 2021. “My decision to retire was not taken lightly, but I think the time is right,”…

April 7 , 2021

Being Prepared as the April Break Approaches

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Dear Parents/Guardians, As we look forward to the April break next week, we are again taking the precautionary measure of sending home technology with students who require it. As of today, we have no indication that we will not be…

April 4 , 2021

Easter Blessings to You and Your Family from Director of Education Deb Crawford

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Dear Parents/Guardians, On Ash Wednesday, we began our journey towards Easter. During the Lenten season, with fasting, prayer and almsgiving, we have sought the presence of Christ in our lives and in our world. Today, with the arrival of Easter,…

March 31 , 2021

Being Prepared as the Easter Break Approaches

Covid-19, Director of Education Updates

Important Letter from Deb Crawford, Director of Education Dear Parents/Guardians, As we look ahead to the Easter break, at this time there is no indication that we will not be returning to school on Tuesday, April 6. However, we all…

February 19 , 2021

Important Information – Changes to the Provincial Screening Tool and Updated Health and Safety Measures

Covid-19, Director of Education Updates

Dear Parents/Guardians, In its on-going commitment to keep schools open and safe, the Ontario government has enhanced a number of health and safety measures, which are outlined below. They include: Changes to the provincial school and child care screening toolNew…

February 3 , 2021

Return to School Monday, February 8, 2021 – Getting Back in the Routine!

Covid-19, Director of Education Updates

Dear Parents/Guardians, The Ontario government has announced that elementary and secondary students in the St. Clair Catholic District School Board will return to in-person classroom learning on Monday, February 8, 2021. That is welcome news and we look forward to seeing…

January 28 , 2021

St. Clair Catholic Students to Continue On-Line Learning

Covid-19, Director of Education Updates

Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff: The Ontario Minister of Education announced today that students in school boards within the jurisdictions of four additional public health units will return to in-person classroom instruction on February 1, 2021. However, the Chatham-Kent and Lambton…

January 27 , 2021

Director’s Annual Report 2020

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Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff: I am pleased to forward to you my Director’s Annual Report 2020. https://www.st-clair.net/Data/Sites/1/media/public/Director/Docs/DirectorsAnnualReportFINALJan2021.pdf Although 2019-2020 was a year in which the Board faced many challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am pleased to report that…

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