SENIOR SCHOOL - January 11, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, January 10 to Sunday, January 14 - Model UN Trip to New York City
Thursday, January 11 to Friday, January 12 - Club Photo Days
Monday, January 15 to Tuesday, January 16 - Graduation Photo Days
Grade 12 students should arrive for their photo wearing a white-collared shirt and The York School tie which will be provided by the school.
Thursday, January 18, 5:00pm - Virtual Grade 9 into 10 Parent Information Session on Course Options
Saturday, January 20, 9:00am - Day Retreat for Global Learning Excursion to Bhutan
Monday, January 22, 9:00am - Grade 10 & 11 Everyday Math Exams
Tuesday, January 23 - Holocaust Remembrance Day Assembly with guest speaker, Sol Nayman
Wednesday, January 24, 8:00am - Grade 9 ICE WInter Camping Prep Day
Thursday, January 25 - Holocaust Museum Field Trip
Monday, January 29 - PD Day (No Classes)
Attendance and Lates
Please note that for the purposes of determining early morning detentions, lates accumulate up until the end of term, which is January 19. I hope some of our students will have made appropriate New Year resolutions!
Everyday Math Exams
Students who are taking math every day in grades 10 and 11 will sit a final exam for the first course (MDM2D for grade 10, MCR3U for grade 11) on the morning of Monday, January 22. Classes in grade 10 and 11 will proceed but teachers will not move ahead with the curriculum during the morning periods. Students writing the exams will return to their afternoon classes at 12:40pm.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
House Update!
At our Welcome Back Spirit Assembly on Wednesday, students and staff saw the results of all their hard work and participation in our House system from Term 1. Students have been accumulating points as a house team during larger spirit challenges as well as individually through the 3 Cs of Community, Challenge and Curiosity. As you can see, it is still anyone’s game as we enter the second term with the final House Cup on the horizon in June!
Congratulations to Water on their current 1 place standing! Stay tuned for your dress down day soon!
Sunnybrook Hospital Pediatric, Family Practice and NICU Book Drive - January 8 to 19
Our book drive for Sunnybrook Hospital’s Pediatric, Family Practice and NIC Units has begun! Please note that we are looking for books that would be appropriate for ages 1 - 12 in gently used or new condition.
For every book donated, students will also earn house points. Students can donate books into their House coloured box in the cafeteria and Middle School commons to earn house points.
Thank you to Charlotte Y, ‘25, for creating this initiative and for the York School community’s support!
Questions? Contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Co-Curricular and Student Leadership Term 2
Our Middle and Senior School co curricular clubs and leadership committees are back up and running! All clubs from Term 1 will continue at their regular time and place.
There are new clubs for both Middle and Senior School students that can be found on the schedule and slide deck loops.
Middle School Winter Co-Curricular Schedule
Senior School Winter Co-Curricular Schedule
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life and Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Volunteer Opportunity @ The Bradgate Arms - Intergenerational Program
Students in Grades 9 - 12 who are interested in volunteering at the Bradgate Arms, Intergenerational Program, are encouraged to contact Ms. Porter before January 17. The Bradgate Arms is a local retirement community located at St. Clair and Avenue Road. The Intergenerational Program occurs once a month on Wednesdays at 2:00pm for an hour. Students read, draw and write with residents during this time. York students who are interested in participating, will be responsible for managing their time in travelling independently to and from The Bradgate Arms.
Questions? Contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Tickets go on sale this Friday for York’s Senior Semi Formal! Students should purchase their ticket using the google form that was emailed to them from Student Council. Ticket sales will close on Monday, February 12.
Any students wishing to bring a non-York school guest must print and complete the guest form and return it to Ms. Fuss by Monday February 12.
Where: The Warehouse (35 Carl Hall Rd #2, North York, ON M3K 2B6)
When: Friday, February 23 - Doors open at 8:00pm and close at 8:45pm - event ends at 11:00pm
Cost: Approx $50
Questions? Contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com.
