Junior School - March 28, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
What you need to know
Ms. Gillian Hickman is currently on medical leave. In her absence, Ms. Sarena Henry, who has been a familiar face around the Junior School since the start of the academic year, will be stepping in.
Ms. Lindsay Rosen has decided to leave us for personal reasons. We're excited to announce that Ms. Kendra Hutton, who is returning from maternity leave, will be our Music teacher for the remainder of the academic year. Our music appreciation program under her guidance promises to be both enriching and engaging, introducing students to a broad spectrum of musical genres and practices. This includes special sessions with professional musicians and experts, offering unique insights and experiences.
Please note, there will not be an achievement level for music in the upcoming June report.A new contactless check - in system has been implemented for visitors to The York School. An ipad is now replacing the previous paper sign in system. Visitors have to sign in the first time and then all information will be saved for future visits. A tag with the name and picture will be printed. The tag must be worn at all times when on campus. For any help or questions Zach Vito will be available to assist. Please don’t forget to sign out when leaving.
A Day in the Life of JK/SK is an event for JK/SK parents to visit the school and have the experience of learning and sharing parts of the day with their children. Invites and information have been communicated to JK/SK families.
International Day of Pink: Wear pink casual, no uniform day.
FRIENDLY REMINDER - DROP OFF AND PICK UP FLOW
Drop Off and Pick Up
Any student in any grade is welcome to drop off and pick up at any door at any time. We do not designate locations based on grades with the exception that Kindergarten students may be collected from the Kindergarten door.
Drop Off
Junior School students JK through Grade 5 should arrive at school between 8:15am - 8:30am. All drop-offs will be “indoor drop-offs” where students will immediately enter the building and go to their classrooms.
Pick Up
Pick-up at the end of the school day will follow the “indoor pick-up” procedure. Students will wait in their classrooms until they are called down when their parents arrive.
To alleviate possible congestion at drop-off and pick-up, we invite our community to consider riding or walking to school. Remember, students may always be dropped off or picked up using the “Kiss-and-ride” accessed through the lane off Glen Elm Avenue at the back of the Junior School.
Please note that there is no parking permitted in the church parking lot at any time. Please refer to The Family Handbook for more details.
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
JS SPRING RECESS EVENT on Friday, April 26 - PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
*Please share your availability by Monday, April 8*
We're celebrating Spring with our final YPA Recess Event in the JS playground on Friday, April 26! Volunteers will run simple games and a snack station. This event will take place exclusively outside, regardless of weather. Please share your availability on this Google Form by April 8 and look for an email by April 10 (as it is possible that interested volunteers will outnumber available spaces).
SPRING CO-CURRICULARS (ATHLETICS & CLUBS) LAUNCH
Tuesday, April 2: Co-curricular programming for Spring Clubs and Athletics begins and runs until Friday, May 24.
For Club Inquiries contact Zachary Vito, Junior School Administrative Assistant 416.926.1325 x 5282 or via email zvito@yorkschool.com.
For Athletic Team Inquiries contact Lia Domenis, Athletics Assistant at 416-926-1325 ext.1571 or via email ldomenis@yorkschool.com.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KINDERGARTENER THURSDAY, APRIL 4 11:30 am -2:00 pm
We are pleased to welcome parents to share in the student experience with their JK/SK children. Parking is available at Green P lots located at 20 Delisle Ave. or 30 Alvin Ave.
11:30am - Lunch and welcome remarks
12:15pm - Homeroom activities
1:00pm - Music, PHE, Art and French classes
2:00pm - Early dismissal for attending JK and SK families
CISMF: Musical Festival 2024 Saturday, April 13 - 3pm - 5pm, Roy Thomson Hall
This annual celebration of music, running for almost four decades, features choirs and bands — jazz, symphonic, concert and more from 30 participating schools — all culminating in a mass finale with a well-known guest conductor. Join us in honouring our talented music students from Grades 3-12 as they get ready to take to the stage in this year’s performance.
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.
