Junior School - OCTOBER 19, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please note that as of Monday, October 16, the After Care Program will run until 5:30pm. All students must be picked up by 5:30pm as there will not be any aftercare supervision offered after this time.
Look out for a communication coming from the JS this week. This will be a communication that goes out once a month sharing JS updates, tips for parents, a learner profile focus, and spotlight on members of the community.
Friday, October 27, the Junior School will be having a lockdown drill at 2:45pm. Lockdown drills are conducted bi-annually and help us ensure that our staff and students are able to run to proper procedure in case of emergency. When preparing students we run through the procedure and outline the intention, which is to make sure the school follows a plan in the unlikely event that there is danger in the school. Teachers will prepare the students in a way that is low-key and developmentally appropriate. If you would like to speak further about the upcoming drill, you can reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher or Amy Faba, Junior School Counsellor at afaba@yorkschool.com.
What you need to know
This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained
Please join us for a webinar with Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, two of the leading voices on puberty and adolescence as they launch their highly anticipated new book, This is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained.
Tuesday November 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Please register here!
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMING (ATHLETICS & CLUBS)
Please review the winter co-curricular opportunities and discuss the options with your child before our official sign-up begins this Friday, October 20 at 9:00am.
Junior School Co-Curricular Programme Guide - WINTER 2023
JUNIOR SCHOOL WINTER CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE 2023-2024 FINAL (PARENT VIEW)
Co-Curricular programming for Winter Clubs and Athletics starts on Tuesday, November 14 and runs until Friday February 23.
Please note that even if your child is currently enrolled in a teacher-led club that runs all year, you will still need to re-register them for the winter term. Co-curricular registration is on a first come, first serve basis. NOTE: If you wish to add your child's name to a club that has reached maximum capacity, please email knielsen@yorkschool.com to be added to a waitlist and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
For those on the waitlist, Karen Nielsen will contact you regarding the status of your registration by end of day Friday, November 3.
After School Clubs & Athletics pick up is at 4:45pm. As of Monday, October 16, the After Care Program will run until 5:30pm. All students must be picked up by 5:30pm as there will not be any aftercare supervision offered after this time.
For Club Inquiries contact Karen Nielsen, Junior School Administrative Assistant at 416-926-1325 ext.1614 or via email knielsen@yorkschool.com
For Athletic Team Inquiries contactMichèle Matthews, Athletics Assistant at 416-926-1325 ext.1571 or via email mmatthews@yorkschool.com
HOW TO REGISTER ON YORKNET FOR WINTER CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMING (ATHLETICS & CLUBS)
At 9:00am this Friday, October 20, you will need to login to YorkNet, go to the resource board and click the button Junior School Co-Curricular Programme Registration. 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.
Please contact Karen Nielsen at 416.926.1325 x 1614 or knielsen@yorkschool.com if you have any difficulties with registration or need to make changes.
Registration will close at 12:00pm on Friday, October 27. All Winter clubs & athletic practices will start on Tuesday, November 14 and run until Friday, February 23. Below are some example screenshots to guide you through the process in YorkNet.
York Scares Hunger Food Drive October 16 - 31
WHO: The York School JK-5
WHAT: A food drive collecting canned and nonperishable food items or make a monetary donation on our school’s Daily Bread Food Bank Donation Page. This service initiative is also a House Challenge in the Junior School.
WHEN: Starts on Monday, October 16 and ends on Tuesday, October 31!
WHERE: Students are asked to put their food donations in their coloured house box located in the Gathering Place.
WHY: To work together to end hunger in our communities and help our neighbours who need it most!
SAVE THE DATE - HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE Tuesday, October 31
Join us for our annual Halloween costume parade (Weather permitting). On the morning of Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, parents are invited to join us after drop off (from 8:15am - 9:15am) at Yorkminster Park across the street from our school. Students will parade around the perimeter of the park and parents are invited to take photos and enjoy some refreshments as we embrace the full spirit of Halloween. We hope you can join us for this spook-tacular event!
