Year: 2020

San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School has once again partnered with the Markham Food Bank to engage in collection of non-perishable food items in an effort to help fill the shelves and hopefully, bring hope to the lives of those most in need in our community. Our students have created posters, we have been making announcements, and we are inviting donations from our partners and ... Continue reading "Thanksgiving Food Drive"

The staff and student of San Lorenzo Ruiz CES will be marking Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday September 30th. On this day, we recognize Canada’s indigenous people, children, and families, impacted by Canada’s Indian Residential Schools Act and the trials faced by our Indigenous population. As Catholics, we often focus on reconciliation; this day marks our commitment to acknowledging that these wrongs should never happen ... Continue reading "Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters"

The community of San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School is committed to continuing the Marathon of Hope which Terry Fox initiated 40 years ago. On October 9, 2020 we will hold our Terry Fox School Run. Classes will be running in their cohorts (similar to recess) to ensure physical distancing protocols are maintained.  We all know someone who has benefitted from the legacy of Terry’s ... Continue reading "Terry Fox School Run Fundraiser"

Dear Families,

San Lorenzo Ruiz CES welcomes all new Full Day Kindergarten registrations for September 2020. Please visit our Welcome to Kindergarten website for any information you will need.  We look forward to beginning this Catholic Eduation journey with you and your child.

Dear Families, we are pleased to share our Cooking Challenge with you. Here is how you can participate in the challenge:

1. Make a meal as a family

2. Write a prayer of thanks.

3.  Post a picture of your meal and prayer on twitter and tag @SLR_YCDSB.

San Lorenzo Families we are pleased to share our Catholic Education Week- Igniting Hope STREAM Presentation with you.  We congratulate all of our students and teachers for their tremendous efforts made this year to our STREAM initiative. Enjoy viewing the presentation here.