All School News - June 6, 2024

MESSAGE FROM STRUAN ROBERTSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL

Excited to host our Alumni Reunion tomorrow evening with more than 140 alumni registered this event will go ahead regardless of a TTC strike.

Please check your emails tomorrow morning to see what is happening in the event of a TTC Strike.
JS Carnival is happening on June 8 (rain or shine and regardless of a TTC strike).

Check out the Carnival Silent Auction website which is open to all York families and contains some truly incredible experiences. Bidding will remain open until 5:30pm on June 8. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will help us build More Great Spaces for students today and in the years to come.
Our final Annual Fund solicitation was emailed this week. As always, we are looking for 100% participation from our community. Thank you to those who have already given.

THE YORK JUNIOR SCHOOL CARNIVAL

Join Us for Fun in the Sun

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Join Us for Fun in the Sun -

3:00pm - 6:00pm at 1639 Yonge St.

Tickets:
Children under 3 years: Free!
Children 3 years and older: $25 (includes food, ice cream, and a drink)
Adults: $50 (includes food and a drink)
Bring your own water bottle, sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.

RSVP

CARNIVAL Silent Auction Website

Carnival Silent Auction website contains some truly incredible experiences such as premium Blue Jays tickets, a luxury overnight retreat to The Escarpment House Estate with Private Chef, a trip of a lifetime for two to India, to mention just a few.

The Silent Auction will go live shortly, please start checking toward the end of day tomorrow. It will remain open until 5:30pm on June 8.

Proceeds from the Silent Auction will help us build More Great Spaces for students today and in the years to come.

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Athletics

What an awesome year which culminated this week with Zeke G reppin’ TYS at OFSAA in London, Ontario.

We are excited to plan for 2024 - 2025, please see Practice Schedules for each division below. These are also available on YorkNet and the Family Handbook.

Also, we wish a huge Good Luck to TYS Alumni Julia Murmann 20’ and Team Canada as they look to secure one of five spots remaining for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics in next weeks qualification process. Go Julia!

Let’s Keep Going TYS!

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SERVICE AS ACTION WEEK

Thank you to all who contributed to our campaign for Campfire Circle. With the generosity of our community, we raised $5720.95, surpassing our goal of sending a child with cancer or severe illness to camp for 2 weeks this summer! Additional funds will go toward supporting Campfire Circle’s in-hospital programs throughout the year.

Additionally, at the Middle and Senior school, students and staff created lanyards, charms and friendship bracelets that will be given to campers this summer to celebrate the milestones and challenges that Campfire Circle campers will experience while at camp.

TERRY FOX ORDERS - DUE JUNE 30

In September, The York School will be participating in our national awareness and fundraising campaign for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Often our students and families wish to support this initiative by wearing a T Shirt that is designed by the Terry Fox Foundation and whose proceeds go directly back into supporting cancer research.

We will be placing an order with the Terry Fox foundation for T shirts.
Junior School Families (entering JK-Grade 5 in September 2024): Please use this form if you are interested in ordering a Terry Fox T Shirt for your child.
Middle + Senior Families (entering Grades 6-12 in September 2024): Please use this form.

Shirts will be delivered over the summer and handed out through homeroom classes in September.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Charley, Junior School Director of Student Life & Belonging at scharley@yorkschool.com or Erin Porter, Middle/Senior School Director of Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY

As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation at The York School, we will be participating in Orange Shirt day on September 30.

If you would like to support the Orange Shirt Society, which provides resources to Residential School Survivors, please purchase your child’s official orange shirt from the list of approved vendors below:
McCabe Promotional (Premiere Retailer)
Aritzia
Canadian Tire
London Drugs – Available in stores, while supplies last
Mark’s – Unisex adult
Mark’s – Unisex youth
Thrifty Foods – Available in stores, while supplies last

OTHER OSS RETAILERS
Turtle Lodge Trading Post
South Island Crafts

Beaded Orange Shirt Lapel Pins can be purchased from Tribal Roots Imports.

ALUMNI REUNION - FRIDAY, JUNE 7 - 6:30PM TO 9:00PM

Reconnect with old friends, see your favourite teachers and take a nostalgic school tour - all alumni welcome!

6:30pm: Doors Open & School Tours

7:00pm: Alumni Class Assembly & Toast to David Hamilton

7:15pm: Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres

Register Here

CAMPS THIS SUMMER

The following camps will take place at The York School this Summer. Please note that these programs are not endorsed by The York School and are run by independent third party operators.