Middle School - FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Upcoming EVENTS

Pick-A-Time is Live  

Student-Centred Interviews & Winter Mid-Term Break

Grade 7 Fort York Field Trip - March 5

  • This trip extends learning regarding the life and experiences of soldiers and warfare in British North America before, during, and after the War of 1812.

The Jazz Showcase - March 5

  • Students in TYS jazz ensembles will perform a varied program of jazz repertoire in concert with featured guest artist Kae Murphy. 

  • This event provides the students with an authentic performance experience on a professional stage in collaboration with a professional musician for a live audience.

Grade 6 Guest: Chef à l'école - March 7

  • On Thursday, March 7, the grade 6s classes at The York School will welcome Chef Susanne, aka, Chef à l’école, for an interactive learning experience.

  • She will run a 90 minute session for each grade 6 class that includes storytelling, cooking, music, and cultural fun. 

  • We are excited to have the opportunity to host her here, and this experience will be the perfect kick-off to our unit about food after March Break!

Field Trip to Aga Khan Museum - March 7

  • In honour of International Day of Combating Islamophobia the York School is offering an optional field trip to the Aga Khan Museum. 

  • We will be having a guided tour of the museum and hands-on activity.

March Break Dates

  • March 11 - 22 (No Classes)

  • Classes resume on March 25

Lunch Out 

  • The next optional Grade 7 Lunch out is on Thursday, February 22

  •  Homeroom teachers will review the boundaries and rules with students

  • Grade 8’s will continue to have an optional lunch every Friday

CIS Dance Fest 2024 - February 22

  • Middle and Senior school students in Dance Club will participate in CIS Dance Fest

  • Students will  participate in three workshops of their choice with professional dance instructors and then have the opportunity to perform for their peers.

  • The day is designed to support both curricular and co-curricular dance programs. Experienced dancers will be challenged, but no dance experience is necessary to participate. All enthusiastic dancers, from beginners to experts, are welcome!

STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING

Challenge Week Virtual Parents Information Night Save the Date - Thursday, February 22 at 5:00pm

All parents from Grades 6-10 are invited to attend the Challenge Week Virtual Parents Information Night on Thursday, February 22 at 5:00pm. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the details of your child's upcoming Challenge Week excursion. The lead teacher of your child's trip will be in touch next week to share the google meet link via email.

Black History Month Assembly - Wednesday, February 21

Throughout the month of February, the Student Equity Committee has been highlighting various Black artists on our cafeteria windows at 1320 Yonge and on the morning announcements as part of our Black History Month celebration.

On Wednesday, February 21, we are excited to welcome Canadian Afrofuturist artist Adeyemi Adegbesan, aka Yung Yemi, to our assembly. Adeyemi’s work will further our learning of how his art “examines the intersectionality of Black identity” within the Afrofuturist context.  

To learn more about Adeyemi’s work, which has been showcased both nationally and internationally, please visit his website.

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

Assembly: Student Leadership Opportunities for 2024 - 2025
Wednesday, February 28

We are excited to launch the student leadership opportunities for 2024-2025! Being involved in student leadership is a great way for our students to give back to the York community and shape its direction!

Students in Grades 6-11 will hear about the new positions and committees during Wednesday’s assembly. Additionally, there will be a leadership fair at lunch on Wednesday, February 28 in the cafeteria and again at 8:00am - 8:40am on Thursday, February 29 where students can ask questions about the different roles from this year’s student leaders.

Students interested in learning more about how to get involved in the York community and being a part of incorporating student voice into Student Life planning and events, should check out the Leadership Descriptions document on the Student Life & Belonging tile on YorkNet. 

This year, all students wishing to engage in student leadership in some capacity must apply. Students will receive an authentic experience of applying for a role and, in some cases, for more senior roles, will receive an interview. Advisors and Homeroom teachers will also be available to support this process.

Co-Curricular clubs will continue to be offered on a drop-in basis.

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging (eporter@yorkschool.com) or Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Student Leadership (afuss@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.