Middle School - FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Upcoming EVENTS

Grade 7 and 8 Course Selection Forms for the 2024-2025 Academic Year - Due March 5

  • Grade 6 and 7 students are presented with the elective program for the  2024-2025 academic year. Please find the presentation here. 

  • 2024-2025 Grade 7 elective options are:  Mandarin, Drama, Coding, and Learning Strategies. 

  • 2024-2025 Grade 8 elective options are: Mandarin, Drama, Coding, Learning Strategies and Visual Arts.

  • Students and parents are required to complete their choices by March 5, 2024. Missing this deadline may result in students not getting their first choice. 

  • You can access the 2024-2025 Course Selection Form via your YorkNet account. When you log in to YorkNet, you will see this form (along with any other forms requiring completion). Only one parent needs to complete the form for your family.

Locker and Desk Clean Out 

  • Before the March break, students will be given time to clean out their lockers and desks.

  • Students should take home anything they will need over the March break e.g. coats, shoes, boots.

U13 to Varsity CISAA Championship Week - February 26 - March 1

Lost and Found - February 26 - March 7

  • All lost and found items will be on display in the Fitness Centre from February 26 - March 7. 

  • Students are reminded to take time to collect any missing items.

  • Unclaimed items will be donated.

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

March/April Break Dates

  • Friday, March 29 - Good Friday (no classes)

  • Monday, April 1 - Easter Monday (no classes)

  • Monday, April 8 - PD Day (no classes)

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.

STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING

Student Leadership Applications Open 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 at eporter@yorkschool.com, Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Senior Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com or Diana Rowell, Coordinator, Middle School Student Leadership at drowell@yorkschool.com.

Assembly: Understanding Islam and the Muslim Experience - Wednesday, March 6

As an integral component of our ongoing assembly series dedicated to exploring diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences of those within The York School community and Canada, we are delighted to announce that on Wednesday, March 6, we will host Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, alongside a group of student presenters. They will share their insights into the Muslim community and delve into the nuanced experience of being Muslim in Canada.

Questions? Please contact Shelley Gopal, DEI Curriculum Instructional Leader at sgopal@yorkschool.com and Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.

Aga Khan Museum Field Trip Reminder - Thursday, March 7

On Thursday, March 7, students and staff who signed up to visit the Aga Khan Museum are reminded that our tour and activity is from 10:00am - 12:00pm. 

The bus will leave York at  9:05am and return by 12:40pm. 

Students will meet Ms Gopal in the Library Commons for 9:00am and must bring a lunch to eat en route.  

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

Staff Vs. Student Basketball Game - Friday, March 8

We are excited that on Friday, March 8 our annual staff vs. student basketball game will be held for the Middle School from 3:00pm - 3:30pm and for the Senior School from 3:30pm - 4:00pm. 

Students wishing to represent their division in the ultimate York School showdown should sign up using the form that will be emailed to them on Monday.  As this is the last day before the March break, students are encouraged to be aware of their family’s plans for this day prior to signing up.

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@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.