Middle School - FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Upcoming EVENTS

Pick-A-Time is Live  - February 1

Conference of Independent Schools of Music Festival Rehearsal - February 6

  • Students involved in the CISMF rehearsal will attend dress rehearsal at various hosting locations.

Grade 6-8 Middle School Dance and Games Night - February 8, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

  • See more information below.

Lunar New Year - February 10 2024 is the Year of the Dragon

Lunar New Year Robotics Competition - February 11 

  • The middle and senior school robotics teams will attend the competition at Pearson Convention Center.

Virtual Student Centred Interviews - February 15 and 20

  • Student Centred Interviews are scheduled for February 15 from 1:00pm - 8:30pm and February 20 from 8:30am - 4:00pm.

  • Students will be dismissed from school at 11:40am on February 15 in order to get home for interviews. There will be no classes on the afternoon of February 15 or all day on February 20.

  • The February Report Cards  will be posted on YorkNet during the week of February 9. An email will be sent to parents notifying you when the reports have been released.

Early Dismissal, Student-Centred Interviews & Winter Mid-Term Break

  • Please note that there will be no co-curriculars or athletic practices on the afternoon of Thursday, February 15 or all day.

STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING

Grade 6-8 Candyland Themed Dance and Games Night

On Thursday, February 8 the Middle School Student Council is excited to host the grades 6-8s for our annual dance and games night! This year’s theme is Candy Land and it’s going to be pretty sweet! 

An awesome DJ, prizes, photo booth, candy bar and game rooms will all be on offer this night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Students are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing.

Parents/Guardians, please use this form to RSVP for your child for this event. Please note that we are not serving dinner at this event and there will be some snacks and refreshments. All RSVPs are due by Friday February 2 at 4:00pm.

Questions? Please contact Diana Rowell, Middle School Leadership Coordinator at drowell@yorkschool.com.

Prizes for our Middle School Homeroom Snow Person Decorating Challenge

Before winter break we had a Middle School Snow Person Decorating homeroom challenge. Those winners were announced and the prizes were chosen.

Tuesday February 6 - 7B will enjoy a hot chocolate morning in homeroom
Wednesday February 7 - 8A will enjoy a pizza lunch at school (please provide additional snacks)

Valentine’s Day Community Cards - Thursday, FebRUARY 8 - Tuesday, FebRUARY 13

Students are encouraged to join our Community Service committee in the Cafeteria at lunch starting next Thursday to make Valentine’s Day cards for the Senior residents at the Bradgate Arms. All materials will be provided.

Questions? Contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com.

AGA KHAN Museum Field Trip - Thursday, March 7

After the assembly on combating Islamophobia on Wednesday, March 6, The York School will be offering an optional field trip for students Grade 6-12 to the Aga Khan Museum on Thursday, March 7. The museum will do a tour and run grade level hands-on activities.

The tour and activity is from 10:00am - 12:00pm. We will be leaving York by bus at approximately 9:00am, and returning by 12:40pm (students should bring a lunch to eat en route). Your account will be charged $8 for the museum visit plus the cost of the bus. Students can register by filling out the form emailed to them by Ms. Gopal before February 5, 2024.

Questions? Please contact Shelley Gopal, DEI Curriculum Instructional Leader at sgopal@yorkschool.com.

Preloved UNIFORM DRIVE

January 8, 2024 - April 4, 2024

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.

Preloved UNIFORM Donations

Please bring all your Preloved uniforms to your child/children's respective campus and place them inside the boxes provided at reception.