Junior School - FEBRUARY 29, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

What you need to know

Meet our new members of the community:

  • Zachary Vito: Zach joined us on January 29 as our new admin assistant - front desk. You can reach Zach for any questions about co-curriculars at zvito@yorkschool.com. For attendance and early pick up requests, please email him at attendance1639@yorkschool.com.

  • Diala Helou: Diala joined us on February 12 as our new admin assistant. You can reach Diala at dhelou@yorkschool.com.

  • Jose Garcia: Jose joined us on Monday, February 26 as our new facilities technician. You will see Jose helping with drop off and pick up along with the rest of the team

Please join me in welcoming our new members to our community. We wish them a great journey with us at The York School.

JS Pancake Breakfast

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SOLD OUT

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JS Pancake Breakfast - SOLD OUT -

The YPA is excited to bring back the Junior School Pancake Breakfast - an annual community building event which takes place in our Junior School Cafeteria.

When: March 5 & 6, 2024
Time: There are 2 seatings each day; 7:30am to 8:00am and 8:00am to 8:30am

If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please reach out to Astrid at Afischer@yorkchool.com.

STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING

MAKE UP CLASSES FOR WINTER CLUBS

Our final make up classes for Wednesday clubs by external providers is next Wednesday, March 6. Only the 5 clubs seen in this list will be running their final make up class.

JUNIOR SCHOOL SHOWCASE

We are all looking forward to this annual event as students share their talents on stage. 

  • All video submissions should have already been uploaded to See Saw for acts that cannot  be performed in the gym. (ie. horseback riding or a pet trick).

  • Student performers are reminded to bring their costumes and/or props to school next Wednesday or Thursday. 

  • We will be videotaping both performances to share with parents in an upcoming Flash.

  • There is a dress rehearsal for all student performers in the gym at 8:00am - 8:45am on the morning of their performance. Grades 4 & 5 on Wednesday, March 6 and Grades 1-3 on Thursday, March 7.

THE YORK SCHOOL BOOK FAIR RETURNS

In, partnership with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore, the library is hosting an in-person book fair from March 4 - March 8! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to pick up new books before the March Break, and 20% of the sales go towards new books for the school library.

There will be no cash purchases. All purchases will be billed directly to your child(ren)’s student account. Please fill out this Google form by Wednesday, March 6. A completed form is REQUIRED for students to be able to purchase books at the book fair.

To preview some of the books at our fair, please visit: https://ellaminnow.ca/school-book-fairs/york-book-fair-2024.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Larcina. Thank you for your support of our school library!

Preloved UNIFORM SALE

Date: April 4, 2024
Where: Learning Commons, 1320 Yonge Street (Middle/Senior Campus)
Time: 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Note: In an effort to not create waste, please bring a reusable bag to the sale.

Preloved UNIFORM Donations

Junior School: Preloved Uniform Drive collection boxes are on the main floor by the elevator.
Middle/Senior School: Preloved Uniform Drive collection boxes are on the main floor by the reception.
Please bring all your Preloved uniforms to your child/children's respective campus and place them inside the boxes provided at reception.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A YPA TREASURER

The York Parents’ Association is looking for a volunteer from our parent community to work with our current Treasurer to support them and learn about the role from now until the end of the school year in June 2024. This person will then take on the role of the YPA Treasurer starting July 2024. This volunteer position is a YPA Executive role, and ideally involves a two year commitment.
If you are interested in this role, please fill out the form by Thursday March 7, 2024.