Middle School - June 15, 2023

A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL HELEN GIN

Dear Parents,

We made it through the 2022-2023 without any irregular school closures, and have enjoyed a more normal school year after several challenging years under the pandemic. I am proud of what our students accomplished and we will celebrate them at tomorrow’s Closing Ceremony.

This past school year, we were excited to resume athletics, fall camp, field trips, arts concerts, dances and our signature Challenge Week trip. Behind these experiences was a cheerleading squad composed of the teaching faculty who encouraged, supported, praised and sometimes cajoled students to participate in activities both in and out of the class. Our teachers have been incredibly committed to not only student learning, but also to their well-being.  As well, our citizenship team has ensured that we had fun during the school year with the planning of house challenges, themed weeks and assembly events that remind us that there must be joy in learning and growing. 

Thank you to the members of the YPA (York Parent’s Association) for providing us with an abundance of food treats to students and staff. Whether it was the surprise donut truck, popcorn, cotton candy, treats for teachers or the bbq lunch, it was welcomed and appreciated. Also, thank you for sponsoring the movie night, dance and games night, Halloween and Action Activity stations. 

The final June report will be available to  download from YorkNet during the week of June 26. An email to you will be sent alerting you to its availability. Paper copies will not be mailed out this year. A June mailing will be sent that includes an Academic Achievement Certificate for Honor Roll (79.5% -84.4%), Principal’s List (84.5%-89.4%) and Head’s List (89.5% and above).

During the last week of August, an email will be sent to notify you that your child’s timetable is ready on YorkNet for download. This will include the class placement and homeroom teacher.  We will not accept any requests or changes during the summer. Please order your child’s textbooks through the Canadian School Book Exchange. The CSBE portal has been added to YorkNet enabling you to order textbooks. As well, a list of stationery supplies (for g7 and  8 students) will be made available on the school’s YorkNet site when the June Reports are posted. 

The York School is excited to share with our community that we are opening up a York Shop at our 1320 Yonge Street campus where students will be able to purchase PE and spirit wear items. This shop next to the learning commons will be opened to parents on Tuesday August 29 and Wednesday August 30, 2023, from 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm.  Students may make purchases with their account number from Thursday September 7, 2023-Friday September 29, 2023 inclusive, from 11:30 am-1:30 pm

Please note : The York Shop is not selling the official school uniform which you must purchase through our uniform provider Top Marks (topmarks.ca).

Lastly, thank you parents for your partnership in educating your child. Whether it was attending school events, participating in interviews, or simply reading this weekly Flash, your support to the school’s work is appreciated.

School is now officially closed for summer. Wishing all families a lovely summer vacation

Sincerely,

Helen Gin
Middle School Principal

REMINDERS AND UPDATES

Important Dates 

June15 - Order your textbooks on CSBE
Sept 6 - First day for all returning students
Sept 11 - Athletic and Co-Curricular Programming starts
Sept 18-20 - Grade ⅞ Camp at Arowhon and Sept 20-22- Grade ⅚ Camp Arrowhon
Sept 26 - Curriculum Night

Last week of School Schedule

Canadian Book Exchange Portal is Open

The Canadian School Book Exchange Portal is now open for purchases. You can place your textbook order online by logging into YorkNet and clicking on the “Order Textbooks” icon. Follow the information appropriate to your child’s grade and textbook requirements. Used textbooks are also available through the website on a first-come, first-served basis. Orders should be placed as soon as possible to ensure delivery for the start of classes in September. For information regarding textbook orders or payment for used books, please contact Beth Wolfe.

The Canadian School Book Exchange
905-828-7200
www.csbe.net/school/yorkschool

The York Shop

  • The York School is excited to share with our community that we are opening up a York Shop at our 1320 Yonge Street campus where students across all three divisions (Junior, Middle, and Senior School) will be able to purchase black gym t-shirts for our Junior School students, gym uniforms for all Middle and Senior School Students as well as spirit wear items.

    All purchases will be charged to Student Accounts.

    Please note: Students in Grades 6-12 are able to purchase items independently on their student account. Students in our Junior School Grades JK-Grade 5 require parents to purchase on their behalf.

  • August York Shop Details:

    Date: Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday, August 30, 2023

    Location: 1320 Yonge Street in the Learning Commons

    Time: 1:00 - 4:30 pm

    Items available for purchase: black gym t-shirts, toddler crewnecks, and youth hoodies for our Junior School students. Gym uniforms, youth, and adult hoodies for all Middle and Senior School Students, as well as spirit wear items

  • York Shop Details for Middle and Senior School Students:

    Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023-Friday September 29, 2023, inclusive

    Time: 11:30-1:30 pm

    Location: The Learning Commons (1320 Yonge Street)

    Items available for purchase: gym uniforms, youth, and adult hoodies for all Middle and Senior School Students as well as spirit wear items

    *The York Shop is not selling the official school uniform which you must purchase through our uniform provider Top Marks (topmarks.ca)

  • Junior School Pop-Up Shop

    Where: Junior School (1639 Yonge Street) in the Gathering Place

    Time: 7:30-9:00 am and 3:00-5:30 pm

    When: Thursday, September 7, and Friday, September 8, 2023

    Items available for purchase: Black gym t-shirts, youth hoodies, toddler crewnecks, and spirit wear items

    *Please note that Junior School gym t-shirts and spirit wear will be available for purchase from our York Shop throughout the month of September during lunch open hours. (11:30 - 1:30 pm)

    If you have any questions please reach out to Astrid Fischer (afischer@yorkschool.com)

Ordering School Uniforms

If you need to purchase school uniform items please do this by June 15, 2023.

Please reach out to Top Marks who is our school uniform provider.

Please note: Top Marks is offering free shipping on all orders received by June 15, 2023.

The school password is: YORO1
Please review the Uniform Guide HERE.

Gym Uniforms - Middle and Senior School
Gym uniforms will be available for purchase from the school during the last week of August and the first two weeks of school in September (details to follow).

CITIZENSHIP

To watch the livestream, please click the button above and use the parent email provided to the school to register and login.