SENIOR SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 22, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, February 22, 9:00am - CIS Dance Fest at York University
Friday, February 23, 8:00pm to 11:00pm - Grade 9 - 12 Semi-Formal Dance at The Warehouse
Tuesday, February 27, 3:30pm - Grade 10 Personal Project Showcase
Wednesday, February 28, 9:00am - Leadership Opportunities Launch Assembly
Saturday, March 2, 8:30am - Equity through Education: Embracing Challenges, Building Leaders and Fostering Inclusion Conference at Greenwood
Tuesday, March 5, 3:30pm - The Jazz Showcase at Lula Lounge
Wednesday, March 6, 9:00am - Combating Islamophobia Assembly with Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha
Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 22 - March Break (No Classes)

Semi-Formal Dance
Tomorrow evening, many students from the school, and some guests, will be gathering at The Warehouse (35 Carl Hall Rd #2, North York) to attend the school’s Semi-Formal Dance. This location is not easily accessible by TTC and so transportation to and from the venue must be arranged.

In helping your child to prepare for the dance, please be aware of the following:

  1. Students must arrive between 8:00pm and 8:45pm

  2. Students must be picked up by 11:00pm; however, students may leave earlier

  3. The dance is supervised by York School personnel, security guards, and event personnel

  4. Students may have their bags and coats searched by security personnel as they enter

  5. Students will have to check their coat and belongings - avoid bringing things of value; neither the school nor the venue will be responsible for damaged, lost or stolen items

  6. Dances are often followed by parties arranged by student families - any such party is not a York School event and would not be supervised by York School personnel

  7. Students are bound by the school’s Code of Conduct

  8. Students must arrive not having consumed alcohol or drugs and must not possess either

  9. If a student is found to have consumed alcohol or drugs, and/or is misbehaving, parents will be called and asked to pick up their child

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.