Middle School - March 7, 2024
Upcoming EVENTS
Principal’s Message
Wishing all families a safe and fun March break. To all of our families observing Ramadan, wishing you peace, joy, and happiness.
Lockdown Drill - March 8
As part of the school’s safety plan, the students will be practicing a lockdown drill.
If your child might experience upset about these drills, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher for support.
March Break Dates
March 11 - 22 (No Classes)
Classes resume on March 25
Daylight Savings Time - March 10 (clocks move forward 1 hour at 2:00am)
Ramadan - March 10 - April 9
Students are encouraged to let their homeroom teacher know if they are fasting.
Students who are fasting have the option of sitting in the Middle School commons area during lunch.
Grade 7 Speech Competition - March 28
Finalists from each homeroom will present their speech in front of the Middle School students. The grade 5 students from the Junior School will also be joining.
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)
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
Spring Athletic and CoCurricular Schedules - Now Available!
Students wishing to participate in Spring Athletics and/or our CoCurricular Clubs program this Spring are encouraged to check out the updated schedules below (these can also be found on the Student Life Tile on YorkNet)
Middle School Spring Co-Curriculars
Senior School Spring Co-Curriculars
Check out one of our new Spring club offerings!
Questions? Please contact Rick DeMarinis, Director, Athletics (rdemarinis@yorkschool.com) or Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging (eporter@yorkschool.com).
House Challenge Morning and Dress Down - Wednesday, March 27
Students and Staff are encouraged to wear their house colours on Wednesday, March 27 for our first challenge morning of the Spring term. This will be a team-oriented event where students will work with their grade-house teams to try and determine where Mr Hamilton has gone as he enters an early retirement. 😉
Middle school students will participate from 8:30am - 9:10am and Senior students from 9:15am - 9:55am.
Chair Candidate Meet & Greets - Wednesday/Thursday, March 27/28 @ 8:00am - 8:45am in Cafe
Students and staff are invited to meet with next year’s Chair candidates on Wednesday and Thursday morning before first period.
This is one event where we are helping The York community become informed voters before the speeches and election on Wednesday, April 3. And, there will be hot chocolate provided - please Bring Your Own Mug as we try and keep the green in GLAD!
A reminder that the Chair leadership position is the highest student leadership role offered at York and these two graduating students are instrumental in leveraging student voice and shaping our school’s culture.
Questions? Please contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Senior Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com.
Tour for Humanity Bus - Wednesday, March 27
On Wednesday, March 27 The York School will welcome the Tour for Humanity bus from the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal organization.
All students in grade 6 will attend workshops about the Holocaust, in line with their curriculum, throughout the day. Similarly, students in the Grade 10 World Issues classes will attend with curriculum links to oppression, discrimination, genocide and global human rights issues.
Students should be prepared to walk to and from Yorkminster Park Church where the bus will be stationed. As such, they should dress appropriately for the weather.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director of Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Preloved UNIFORM SALE
Date: April 4, 2024
Where: Learning Commons, 1320 Yonge Street (Middle/Senior Campus)
Time: 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Note: In an effort to not create waste, please bring a reusable bag to the sale.
Preloved UNIFORM Donations
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.
Please bring all your Preloved uniforms to your child/children's respective campus and place them inside the boxes provided at reception.
