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Junior School - February 27, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, February 27: All video submissions should be uploaded to See Saw or added to this folder JS Showcase 2025
Friday, February 28:
JS Casual Day
Make-up classes for winter co-curriculars (external providers only)
Spring Co-Curricular Registration for Athletics & Clubs closes at 12:00pm
Friday, February 28 - Saturday, March 29: Ramadan
Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7: The York School Book Fair with Ella Minnow
March 3 - Browsing Day
March 4 - Browsing Day
March 5 - Buying Day. Forms for all grades to be submitted.
March 6 - Buying Day. Forms for all grades to be submitted
March 7 - Final Sales Day
Tuesday, March 4 & Wednesday, March 5: YPA Pancake Breakfast
Wednesday, March 5: Make-up classes for winter co-curriculars (external providers only)
Thursday, March 6: Junior School Showcase: Grades 1 - 3, 8:45 am - 9:45 am. *Dress Rehearsal at 8:00am.
Friday, March 7: Junior School Showcase: Grades 4 - 5, 8:45 am - 9:45 am. *Dress Rehearsal at 8:00am.
Sunday, March 9: Daylight Saving
March 10 to March 21: March Break (No classes)
Monday, March 24: Classes resume
Monday, March 31: All spring clubs and athletic practices will begin, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monday, May 26 - Friday, May 30 - Spring Co-Curriculars make-up classes
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
YPA PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Looking forward to seeing the families who have RSVP’d for the YPA Pancake Breakfast next week. We are also inviting families to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the soon to be new cafeteria and learning commons flex space between 8:00 - 9:00am.
For those who are unable to join the YPA Pancake Breakfast but will be dropping off your child(ren), please feel free to pop in and take a quick tour as well.
DROP-OFF, PICK-UP & PARKING
With the large snow piles along Yonge St, the school recognizes drop-off and pick-up spaces are more limited. Please give yourselves extra time and patience as we all await the City's snow removal process.
Ahead of the YPA Pancake Breakfasts next week, we would like to remind parents that parking in the church or cemetery is not allowed and will damage the school’s relationships with both organizations. Green P parking is always a good option. Thank you for your understanding.
JUNIOR SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT
Yesterday the Junior School stood up against bullying by getting decked out for Pink Shirt Day. The day ended with a special York School Movie Night that fostered friendship and respect. Huge thanks to the YPA for hosting the event!
Facebook album
JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC CELEBRATION
Our Junior School students made their families and teachers proud with their heartfelt performances during the Music Celebration last week. Congratulations to all our singers, Music teacher Mr. Fletcher, and all the teachers and staff who made sure the rehearsal and concert ran smoothly!
Check out the video
JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -
YPA JUNIOR SCHOOL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
IS NOW SOLD OUT!
If you would like to be put on a waiting list please email Astrid Fischer (Afischer@yorkschool.com). You will only be contacted if there is space.
We are still looking for parent volunteers for the 7:20 - 7:50am shift on March 4 and 5, 2025.
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
MAKE-UP CLASSES FOR WINTER CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS
(Explore It!, Chess & Act One)
Make up classes for only external provider clubs that were missed due to event conflicts will be offered on:
Friday, February 28
JUNIOR KINDER KITCHEN COOKING CLUB GR. JK
ACT ONE Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory GR. 1 - 5
MULTISPORT GR. 1 & 2
Wednesday, March 5
JUST DANCE GR. JK-SK
CREATIVE COOKING CLUB GR.1
CHESS GR. 1-5
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPRING CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS (ATHLETICS & CLUBS)
Our co-curricular programming provides students with a wide variety of team and club experiences. We continue to offer clubs led by external providers at a cost, as well as teacher-led clubs (free of charge) to extend student learning beyond the classroom.
In advance of our online registration, please review the different co-curricular opportunities with your child in our Spring Co-curricular Program Guide and Week-at-a-Glance Schedule:
REMINDERS:
Registration goes live for all athletics/clubs through YorkNet on Friday, February 21 at 9:00 am.
Registration closes on Friday, February 28 at 12 pm.
Be sure to review the Terms & Conditions on page 3 of the Program Guide before proceeding with registration.
All clubs including teacher-led clubs require re-enrollment for the Spring term.When registering, please be sure to review the days of the week for all offerings to avoid any conflicts between clubs and athletics or if your child has been invited to EXTENDED LEARNING/STUDENT SUPPORT IN LITERACY & MATH. Co-curricular registration is on a first come first served basis. NOTE: If there is a high level of demand, new sections of clubs offered by external providers may be opened and those on the waiting list will be contacted.
PLEASE NOTE:
All spring clubs and athletic practices will begin on Monday, March 31 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm and run for approx. 8 weeks until Friday, May 23 with our makeup classes the week of Monday, May 26 - Friday, May 30.
ACT ONE will start early with their first rehearsal on Friday, March 28 and runs longer until Friday, June 6.
HOW TO REGISTER ON YORKNET FOR JS CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMING (ATHLETICS & CLUBS)
At 9:00 am on Friday, February 21, the registration message will change on YorkNet from “The registration for this event is currently unavailable" to "Register Now". At that time, you can click on "Register Now".
You will be asked to register one child at a time. If you have more than one child to register, click 'Register Again' at the end of the process, and submit your next child's name and grade.
If you have any questions regarding your registration or need to make changes please contact:
For Club Inquiries: Zachary Vito, Junior School Administrative Assistant
416-926-1325 ext. 5282
zvito@yorkschool.comFor Athletic Team Inquiries: Lia Domenis, Athletics Assistant
416-926-1325 ext.1571
ldomenis@yorkschool.com
Below are some screenshots to guide you through the process in YorkNet.
THE YORK SCHOOL BOOK FAIR RETURNS!
The Junior School Library is excited to announce the return of its annual book fair in partnership with Ella Minnow Children’s Books! The fair will take place March 3 - March 7. All purchases will be billed directly to your child(ren)’s student account. Please fill out this Google form by Monday, March 3. A completed form is REQUIRED for students to be able to purchase books at the book fair.
The library is also looking for parent volunteers to help out at the book fair. If you are interested and available, please reach out to Ms. Larcina for further details. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your support of our school library!
JUNIOR SCHOOL SHOWCASE 2025
We are all looking forward to this annual event as we watch our students share their talents on stage!
Video submissions
All video submissions should be uploaded to See Saw or added to this folder JS Showcase 2025 by next Thursday, February 27. This is for acts that cannot be performed live in the gym. (ie. horseback riding or a pet trick).
Be sure to film in landscape and open the permissions on these videos to anyone can view.
Reminders
There is a dress rehearsal for all student performers in the gym at 8 am-8:45 am on the morning of their performance. Grades 1-3 on Thursday, March 6 and Grades 4 & 5 on Friday, March 7
Student performers are reminded to bring their costumes and/or props to school on their performance date
We will be recording both performances to share with parents in an upcoming Flash.
