SENIOR SCHOOL - May 2, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, April 25 - Friday, May 17 - Grade 12 IB Diploma Exams
Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10 - Grade 9 and 10 Challenge Week Trips & Grade 11 Extended Essay and Group 4 Project Work
Friday, May 17 - Founder’s Day (No Classes)
Monday, May 20 - VIctoria Day (No Classes)
Challenge Week
The school is brimming with excitement as our Grade 9 and 10 students prepare to head out for Challenge Week. The best way to follow them is through the school’s social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram). If you need to contact someone at the school regarding the trip, please call or email Andrea Lossing at 416-526-6595 or alossing@yorkschool.com.
And while our grade 12s continue with their Diploma exams, our grade 11s will be working on three major projects: the extended essay, the Collaborative Natural Sciences Project, and preparing for next year’s September camp experience.
Please note that only the grade 12s will be required to wear the school uniform next week to keep them in the right frame of mind!
Athletics
Breakfast of Champions
Celebrating Athletics is a daily goal at TYS. Our year end Breakfast of Champions will take place on May 27 for the Senior School and May 28, 2024 for the Middle School from 7:30am to 8:20am. All athletes on teams are welcome and can sign up in the link below.
volunteers for 2024 - 2025
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volunteers for 2024 - 2025 |
The York School Parents’ Association (YPA) is looking for volunteers to fill the Class Parent and specialized committee positions for the upcoming year. Becoming a YPA volunteer is a great way to connect with other parents and participate in activities that contribute to building our wonderful York School community.
We are looking for volunteers for 2024 - 2025 school year in the following positions:
Class Parents
Preloved Uniform Committee
Parent Connects (monthly Book Club and Coffee Socials)
The deadline to respond is May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm.
View the arts night recordings here
Student Life & Belonging
Service As Action Week - Tuesday May 21 - Thursday 24
This year for Service as Action week the York School will be supporting Campfire Circle.
Campfire circle (formally Camp Oochigeas) is a privately funded charity that helps to support kids affected by childhood cancer and severe illness. They offer year round, community and in hospital programs, as well as an overnight summer camp.
The York School is hoping to raise $5000 which would send a child to camp for two weeks.
Donations can be made
Using our school fundraising page
Participating in the week-long coin drive/house challenge out front of the Student Life & Belonging office
Purchasing a Taylor Swift friendship bracelet at lunch or before school in the cafeteria each day
Purchasing items at the bake sale on Thursday, May 23 in the morning and at lunch
There will also be a variety of camp-themed activities all week including a Camp Swag Casual Day on Friday, May 24.
All funds raised will go to Campfire Circle to help us reach our goal.
Questions? Adina Fuss, Senior School Leadership Coordinator at afuss@yorkschool.com.
New Circles Reusable Bag Drive - Monday, May 13 - Friday, May 17
New Circles is in need of reusable bags for their clients when shopping at the store. A reminder that New Circles provides dignified shopping experiences to newcomers to Canada and has been a long-standing partner of The York School.
Students can bring the reusable bags and place them in the house bins outside the Student Life & Belonging office upon return from Challenge Week. Thank you to Robbie K and Ridley K for this initiative!
Questions? Please contact Adina Fuss, Leadership Coordinator at afuss@yorkschool.com.
Volunteers Needed!
Junior School Carnival - Saturday, June 8 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Any students in Grades 7-11 who would like to volunteer with our Junior Schoo Carnival are encouraged to sign up using the form sent by Natasha Estey.
Senior students can earn service hours towards their 40 required hours for graduation at this event.
Questions? Please contact Natasha Estey at nestey@yorkschool.com.