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Junior School - March 6, 2025
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 28 - March 29: Ramadan
Sunday, March 9: Daylight Saving
March 10 to March 21: March Break (No classes)
Monday, March 24:
Classes resume
JS Fire Drill at 10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday, March 25: SK Trip to Harbourfront Centre at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Wednesday, March 26: Grade 5 ‘Stepping Up To The Middle School’ Visit #2 to 1320 for the Speech Competition 8:30am - 10:00am
Thurs. March 27: Birthday Casual for students who were away for their birthdays during March Break
Friday, March 28: JS Casual Day and ACT ONE Spring rehearsals begin.
March 31: Spring Clubs and athletic practices will begin, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
A Day in the Life of a York Kindergartener: Please RSVP by March 27, 2025.
We are pleased to welcome parents for this exciting opportunity to sneak a peek and participate with your JK or SK children while they are in action at York. Experience an afternoon with your kindergartener where you will be learning and playing together!
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Location: York’s Junior School, 1639 Yonge St.
Monday, May 26 - Friday, May 30 - Spring Co-Curriculars Make-up classes
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPRING CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE FOR 2024 - 2025 IS NOW AVAILABLE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Please refer here to Sara’s letter sent today about drop off and pick up post March break.
SAVE the date for the YPA York Parent Social
The YPA and The York School invite you to the 3rd annual York Parent Social.
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Cucina Buca (2 St. Clair Avenue West, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L5)
RSVP link coming soon!
JUNIOR SCHOOL Pink shirt day and MOVIE NIGHT
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
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
JUNIOR SCHOOL SHOWCASE 2025
We loved celebrating the gifts and talents of our junior school students in this annual event. These dynamic performers demonstrated the learner profile attribute risk-taking as they took to the stage with confidence and charisma. Congratulations to all who participated!
JS Showcase Grade 1-3 video 2025 (part 1) and JS Showcase Grade 4 & 5 video 2025 (part 2) will be shared after March Break in March 27 Flash.
MARCH BREAK BIRTHDAYS CASUAL DAY
On Thursday, March 27, students who celebrated their birthdays over the March Break will have an opportunity to enjoy their birthday casual day at school. If your child celebrates their birthday between March 8 - March 23 they are invited to wear a birthday outfit of their choice. Happy Birthday everyone!
JUNIOR SCHOOL SPRING CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS (ATHLETICS & CLUBS)
All spring clubs and athletic practices will begin on Monday, March 31 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm and run for approx. 8 weeks until Friday, May 23 with our make up classes the week of Monday, May 26 - Friday, May 30.
Please note: ACT ONE will start early with their first rehearsal on Friday, March 28 and runs longer until Friday, June 6.
GRADE 5 ‘STEPPING UP TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL’ VISIT #2 to 1320
On Wednesday, March 26 from 8:30am - 10:15am our Grade 5 students are invited to the Grade 7 Speech Competition to hear the winning speeches from each homeroom. They will also learn which students will move on to compete in the city finals. Following the speeches, Grade 5 will hear from Middle School Leadership Coordinator, Ms. Diana Rowell and our Grade 6 student leaders about Middle School Student Life, co-curriculars and leadership opportunities. Here is the Venturing Form with more trip details.
