Middle School - FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Upcoming EVENTS

Pick-A-Time is Live  - February 1

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

  • Wishing all of our families who celebrate, a Happy New Year.

VEX 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.

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!

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.

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.

Valentine’s Day Community Cards - Friday, February 9 - Tuesday, February 13

Students are encouraged to join our Community Service committee in the Cafeteria at lunch to make Valentine’s Day cards for families and friends. All materials will be provided.

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

Lunar New Year - Wednesday, February 14

On Wednesday, February 14 we are excited to be celebrating the Lunar New Year in the Middle and Senior School. This will be a dress in red or cultural dress day. 

Students and staff can look forward to visiting various stations throughout the cafeteria and library learning commons over recess and lunch hour. These stations have been created by our Asian Student Alliance, Mandarin Clubs and Parent volunteers. We are most appreciative of their collaboration on this event!

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

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.

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.