Junior School - September 4, 2025
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 8: JS Athletics & Clubs Begin
Thursday, September 11: JS No Co-Curriculars (clubs & teams) in the morning or in the afternoon. After Care will still run until 5:30pm.
Thursday, September 11: JS Meet-the-Teacher Night, 6:00pm - 7:10pm. Please arrive at 5:50pm to get your name tag and head out to the playground. The evening is starting promptly at 6:00pm.
What you need to know
Uniform Reminder: Please make sure to label all student uniforms as we have a lot in the lost and found and we are still in the first week of school.
Uniform Clarification: We have received a number of questions regarding uniforms, and would like to provide the following clarification:
Gym Days: On days when students have gym at the Junior School, they may come to school in their gym uniform with the black hoodie.
Regular School Days: On days without gym, students are expected to wear the school uniform, which includes the grey sweater.
Athletic Co-Curriculars: If a student has an athletic co-curricular before or after school, they may also wear their gym uniform with the black hoodie, as there are no changing rooms available at the Junior School.
JK and SK Exception: JK and SK students may wear the gym uniform every day.
Reminder for Yonge Street Door Pick-up at 3:20: Please give your child’s name to the teacher at the door, then line up along the building. This helps us share the sidewalk, and your child will be walked out to you.
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
JUNIOR SCHOOL FALL CO-CURRICULARS (ATHLETICS & CLUBS)
On Monday, September 8 Co-curricular programming for Fall athletic teams and clubs will begin at 3:30pm - 4:30pm and will run until Friday, October 24, 2025.
With our robust athletics and club programming, some club offerings are not running this Fall due to a lack of student interest and low enrolment. For those registered in a cancelled club or on a waitlist, Zachary Vito will contact you via email regarding the status of your registration by Friday, September 5 at noon.
Cancelled Fall clubs are highlighted with a strikethrough on the JUNIOR SCHOOL FALL CO-CURRICULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE 2025 FINAL (Parent View)
Please note: On Thursday, September 11 clubs and athletic teams are cancelled due to the JS Meet the Teacher Event. AFTERCARE will still be open until 5:30pm.
Co-curricular Pick Up at 4:40pm only happens on Yonge there is no Glen Elm car pick up. Gr1 - Gr5 students will be dismissed by the Yonge door and JK/SK will be dismissed from the Kindergarten door.
For Club Inquiries: Zachary Vito, Junior School Administrative Assistant at 416-926-1325 ext. 5282 or via email zvito@yorkschool.com.
For Athletic Team Inquiries:Lia Domenis, Athletics Assistant at 416-926-1325 ext.1571 or via email ldomenis@yorkschool.com.
JS OPENING ASSEMBLY 11:00am - 11:45am - STAY TUNED!
On Tuesday, September 9 we are hosting our opening assembly out on the turf for JK - Gr5 students. We will introduce our new Co-Chairs of the Senior School Student Council, welcome new friends and faculty and announce our new school logo and mascot. Be sure to ask your child about the big reveal and who The York School will be known as moving forward when we compete in athletics.
YORK’S 32ND ANNUAL TERRY FOX WALK/RUN – FRIDAY, SEPTember 26 SAVE THE DATE!
Students and faculty will take part in our annual Terry Fox Walk/Run in support of cancer research, with families invited to join us on the day. The Junior School walk (JK-Grade 5) runs in the morning. (JK & SK 8:45am - 9:30am | Grade 3, 4 & 5 9:30am - 10:15am | Grade 1 & 2 10:15am - 11:00am).
ORDER YOUR TERRY FOX T-SHIRTS!
The final deadline to order official 45th anniversary Terry Fox T-shirts is 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 10 (Youth $20, Adult $25; charged to accounts). Order using this form. Junior School Shirts will be delivered to homerooms before the run.
NOTE: At the Junior School, please fill out only one order form under your eldest child’s name. If you need to order shirts for any younger siblings or for yourselves, your whole purchase will be delivered to your eldest child in their homeroom. Thank you for helping us keep Terry’s legacy alive!
If you have any questions, please contact: Zachary Vito Junior School Administrative Assistant, Front Desk at zvito@yorkschool.com.
PURCHASE AN ORANGE SHIRT TO HONOUR NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION ON TUESday, SEPTEMBER 30
On Tuesday, September 30, The York School will honour the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange as a reminder that Every Child Matters and to commemorate the experiences of Residential School Survivors and their families.
The orange shirt symbolizes the story of Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken away on her first day at residential school—now a powerful reminder of the loss of culture and identity faced by Indigenous children. As a school, we will also take part in divisional assemblies, classroom activities, and discussions to deepen understanding of Indigenous perspectives and the lasting impact of residential schools.
If you would like to support the Orange Shirt Society, please purchase your child’s official orange shirt from the list of approved vendors below:
McCabe Promotional (Premier Retailer)
Aritzia
Canadian Tire
London Drugs – Available in stores, while supplies last
Mark’s – Unisex adult
Mark’s – Unisex youth
Turtle Lodge Trading Post
South Island Crafts
Beaded Orange Shirt Lapel Pins can be purchased from Tribal Roots Imports
rRespecting Our Park and Community Spaces
We are fortunate to have such beautiful community spaces surrounding our school. As a reminder, when spending time in the park we ask families to help model and encourage care and respect for our shared environment. This includes:
Staying on designated paths and avoiding climbing through greenery or landscaped areas.
Leaving flowers, plants, and natural features untouched.
Avoiding moving gravel or other park materials.
Picking up after ourselves and ensuring the area is left as we found it.
Together, we can help preserve these spaces for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for supporting our students in developing a sense of responsibility and respect for our wider community.