Junior School - DECEMBER 21, 2023
Principal’s message
Dear Junior School Parents,
As I reflect on my first term at The York School, I am so proud of everybody’s learning and growth. Despite the heart-wrenching world news taking the spotlight, the resilience and hopefulness exhibited by our students truly make our community exceptional. Together, students and staff have collaboratively worked to ensure that our school remains an inclusive learning environment for everyone.
In the midst of this season, my wish for you and your children is to rediscover the deep and lasting values that bind us together. May you continue to fan the flame of hope, embracing curiosity, fostering community, and confronting challenges. These elements form the essence of our community and will guide us into the new year with a sense of purpose and shared commitment.
Here is the picture of the winner of our Winter Wonder Draw, Ms. Rebecca Philp and the SK class. Congratulations!!
Wishing all our Junior School families a winter break filled not only with health and safety but also with joy and unforgettable moments, as we look forward to the promising adventures that lie ahead.
Regards,
Sara Sankari
Junior School Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
With the snowy weather approaching, it is a good idea to send your child to school with a second set of clothes. They can keep this at school in the case that they find themselves with wet socks or pants after recess play.
What you need to know
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
Co-curricular teams and clubs will return on Monday, January 8. Make up classes for all 3rd party provider clubs missed in this last week of classes will be offered on Wednesday, February 28 and Thursday, February 29.
WINTER CO-CURRICULARS & CLUBS
PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP FOR WINTER EVENTS
If you are still interested in volunteering for either the skating or cross-country skiing excursions on our Great Canadian Outdoor Day on Friday February 2 please fill out this form - GREAT CANADIAN OUTDOOR DAY 2024. Our Junior School YPA Co-chairs will be in touch to finalise our volunteer needs in the new year.
WINTER RECESS EVENT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are hosting our YPA Winter Recess Event in the JS playground on Friday, January 26 - regardless of weather. If you are interested in running simple games and serving a special treat, please share your availability by completing this quick volunteer form by the end of December. Everyone who submits this form will receive an email on Monday, January 8 - as it is possible that interested volunteers will outnumber available spaces.
If you haven’t already done so, please sign into your YorkNet account to review and submit the online Venturing Out (VO) Form for your child to join us on Friday, February 2. All Junior School students will take part in our annual Great Canadian Outdoor Day. Our Grades JK-Gr 2 students will be skating at Mattamy Athletic Centre (Formerly Maple Leaf Gardens) in Toronto and Grades 3-5 are cross-country skiing at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie.
Grade 3-5 parents, please also complete and return a hard copy of the Horseshoe Valley Waiver Form to your child's homeroom teacher in the new year.
