SENIOR SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 29, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, March 2, 8:30am - Equity through Education: Embracing Challenges, Building Leaders and Fostering Inclusion Conference at Greenwood
Monday, March 4, 10:00am - Grade 11 French Trip to Cinéfranco Youth Festival
Tuesday, March 5, 3:30pm - The Jazz Showcase at Lula Lounge
Wednesday, March 6, 9:00am - Understanding Islam and the Muslim Experience Assembly with Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha
Thursday, March 7, 9:15am - Optional Trip to Aga Khan Museum
Friday, March 8, 1:40pm - Lockdown Drill
Friday, March 8 to Wednesday, March 20 - Bhutan Global Learning Excursion
Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 22 - March Break (No Classes)
Monday, March 25 - Classes Resume
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
House Standings Update!
As of February 28, these are our new House standings! Congratulations to all students and staff who have been participating in house teams during our various challenges as well as contributing as individuals by embodying York’s 3 C Values - Community, Curiosity and Challenge.
Stay tuned for our next challenge morning after March Break where we will determine “Where is Mr Hamilton”?
Student Leadership Applications
Now Open for 2024/2025 - DUE THURSDAY, MARCH 7
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.
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.
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 am and must bring a lunch to eat en route.
Questions? Please contact Shelley Gopal, DEI Curriculum Instructional Leader at sgopal@yorkschool.com.
Service Learning Opportunities
Students in Grades 9-12 require 40 hours of community service in order to graduate from an Ontario high school. To help students best manage their time in the Diploma Program once they reach Grades 11 and 12, we recommend that students complete as many, if not all, of their 40 hours by the end of Grade 10.
Students who are looking for volunteer opportunities at York and/or with external organizations can begin their planning using this resource. Once students begin their service work, they must track their progress and log their hours in Managebac.
Questions? Please contact your child’s advisor or Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Staff Vs. Student Basketball Game - Postponed to April 5
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, 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.
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.