Junior School - November 7, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Friday, November 8 to Monday, November 11 - Fall Mid-Term Break (No Classes)

  • Monday, November 11 - Remembrance Day

  • Tuesday, November 12 - Remembrance Day Assembly Gr. 1-5 and JS Fire Drill

  • Thursday, November 14 - Remembrance Day Assembly JK/SK students and Gr. 5 Trip to Norval Outdoor School

  • Friday, November 15 - Gr. 4 Trip to Norval Outdoor School

  • Tuesday, November 19 - YPA Class Parent Meeting in JS Cafe from 8:30am to 9:30am

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • We look forward to bringing our community together for our annual Harmony Concert, which will be held in the next term. Keep an eye out for the "Save the Date" announcement in next week's Flash, as we work to finalize details with our venue.

  • Winter Co-curricular Clubs and Athletics
    Our Winter Co-curricular Program started this week on Monday, November 4 and runs until Friday, December 13 when we are off for the Winter Break. The same Winter clubs resume on Monday, January 6 and continue until Friday, February 21. 

     JUNIOR SCHOOL WINTER CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAM GUIDE 2024 

    JUNIOR SCHOOL WINTER CO-CURRICULAR WEEKLY SCHEDULE 2024 FINAL (Parent View)

  • Please note that the Minimum Student Enrollment requirement to run any of our external provider offerings is 7 students. If a club does not run as a result of low student interest/enrollment, families will be notified and given the opportunity to register for an alternate offering. 

  • If requesting  a change to any Explore It run clubs after the first or second session, parents/guardians are reminded of the following:

    Requesting a Change After the First Session

    With written notice by email, the student may either… 

    –Drop their enrollment in a given program at no charge

    –Transfer to another program if space is available

    Requesting a Change After the Second Session

    – Explore It is unable to refund any portion of the program fee

Winter Co-Curricular Schedule

Winter Athletic Practice Schedule

Lunch Menu & Schedule

STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING

HALLOWEEN PHOTOS

Thank you again to the 80 parent volunteers who helped with our incredible Halloween festivities. From decorating, to supervising the parade route, to taking photos of the amazing costumes or running our activity stations, you were all instrumental in making this year’s celebration a success. Your ongoing partnership and support of the student experience is greatly appreciated. Please enjoy the many photos capturing our day together in the folders below. Access to the parent folder of photos is available to parents/guardians who have a registered email address in YorkNet. Enjoy!

REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLY GR 1-5 Assembly Tuesday, November 12 & JK/SK Assembly Thursday, November 14  

At our Remembrance Day assemblies, students will reflect on those who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. 

  • The students will learn first-hand from Major Jennifer Causey about the contributions of those currently in the armed forces and the importance of remembering the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers.

  • The Primary and Junior choirs will perform and our thoughts will be with all those affected by war right now in the world and that our hope is for peace.

YORK REMEMBERS ART INSTALLATION

All JK - Grade 5 students will also collaborate on an art installation symbolising hope and peace. With painted and construction paper handprints, we are creating a wreath of remembrance together with the message, “York Remembers, Thank you for your service.”