Middle School - January 18, 2024
Upcoming EVENTS
Grade 8 End of Day Homeroom Transition
To support the transition into high school next year, grade 8 students have been trained for the past three years during the end of day homeroom to be responsible for their school assignments. This is evident by the responsibility learning skills assessed by all of their teachers.
Starting on Monday, January 22, Grade 8 homeroom teachers will use the evidence of responsible completion of school assignments in all classes, and allow students the privilege to be dismissed from their last period class and therefore will no longer be required to attend end of the day homeroom from 3:20pm - 3:30pm.
Students who still need the support of assignment reminders, and homework planning will continue to attend the 3:20pm - 3:30pm homeroom session until they demonstrate the skill of being responsible for all school work completion.
Uniform Infractions
With an uptick in uniform infractions (including PE) we will be implementing a new process starting on January 22. If a student incurs a total of 5 uniform infractions their homeroom teacher will speak to student and parents for reinforcement. Following subsequent infractions, they will be addressed by the Principal and risk a loss of privileges. Here is the uniform guide.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Assembly - Tuesday, January 23, 2024
PD Day (No Classes) - Monday, January 29, 2024
Pick-A-Time, February Report Cards and Virtual Student Centered Interviews - Save the date
Pick-A-Time will be open for parents to book appointments for Student Centred Interviews on February 1 at 1:00pm. Click on to this video for instructions.
Student Centred Interviews are scheduled for February 15 from 1:00pm - 8:30pm and February 20 from 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Students will be dismissed from school at 11:40am on February 15 in order to get home for interviews. There will be no classes on the afternoon of February 15 or all day on February 20.
The February Report Cards will be posted on YorkNet during the week of February 9. An email will be sent to parents notifying you when the reports have been released.
Preloved UNIFORM DRIVE
January 8, 2024 - April 4, 2024
Junior School: Preloved Uniform Drive collection boxes are on the main floor by the elevator.
Middle/Senior School: Preloved Uniform Drive collection boxes are on the main floor by the reception.
Preloved UNIFORM Donations
Please bring all your Preloved uniforms to your child/children's respective campus and place them inside the boxes provided at reception.
STUDENT LIFE & BELONGING
Intramural House Basketball Competition
Every Monday until the March Break, the Student Council will be hosting Basketball Intramurals in the Gym.
Middle School games will be 11:40am - 12:10pm
Senior School games will be 12:10pm - 12:40pm
If students are interested in playing, please sign up in the Google Form sent by Student Council. Games will begin on Monday, January 22. Students will be notified by email about their team!
Participants will win house points and winning teams will win...even more house points!
International Holocaust Remembrance Assembly - Tuesday, January 23
On Tuesday we will welcome Holocaust survivor, Sol Nayman, to address our community as we approach International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Any parents and guardians who would like to watch Sol’s presentation on this day, we would encourage you to join/sign up for our livestream access from 9-10 am.
Livestream access can be found at https://tys.gameonstream.com/ under upcoming events. If you need to sign up for our livestream service, please see the instructions below.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Let’s get started!
1. REGISTER: click on the link immediately below to be directed to the Yorkschool LIVE site. Click the “SIGN UP” button and enter your email address (same as Yorknet).
REGISTER NOW on the Yorkschool LIVE on Demand site: https://tys.gameonstream.com
2. CONFIRM REGISTRATION: Those registering for the first time will receive a confirmation email from tysinfo@gameonstream.com. Click on the unique registration link on the bottom of the email confirmation and then follow the registration steps on the De La Salle LIVE site which include entering your name and setting up a password.
3. YOU ARE NOW LIVE! Enjoy your viewing experience. If you experience any technical challenges in viewing the live or on-demand videos, select the “Need Help?” link on the Yorkschoo LIVE homepage.
If you registered already, simply click on the “LOGIN” button the next time you visit Yorkschool LIVE and enter your email address and password.
Grade 6-8 Candyland Themed Dance and Games Night
On Thursday, February 8 the Middle School Student Council is excited to host the grades 6-8s for our annual dance and games night! This year’s theme is Candy Land and it’s going to be pretty sweet!
An awesome DJ, prizes, photo booth, candy bar and game rooms will all be on offer this night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Students are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing.
Parents/Guardians, please use this form to RSVP for your child for this event. Please note that we are not serving dinner at this event and there will be some snacks and refreshments. All RSVPs are due by Friday February 2 at 4:00pm.
Questions? Please contact Diana Rowell, Middle School Leadership Coordinator at drowell@yorkschool.com.