Middle School - June 6, 2024

Upcoming EVENTS

Grade 7 & 8 Math Exam Schedule - Tuesday, June 11

Students in grade 7 and 8 will write a math exam on June 11 to demonstrate a consolidation of skills. The objective of an exam in middle school is the preparation process, specifically collating and summarizing notes, identifying areas of strengths and for growth, enlisting in support well in advance. Our math faculty will be spending time in the weeks leading up to the exam to support these processes. See the Grade 7 and 8 Exam schedule here.

Canada’s Wonderland - Wednesday, June 12 - VO Form

Locker and Desk Clean Out 

  • Next week students will be given time to clean out their lockers and desks.

  • Students should take everything home for the summer.

Lost and Found - On display until June 13 at 12:00pm

  • All lost and found items are on display in the Fitness Centre for students to peruse. 

  • Unclaimed items will be donated.

June Report Cards - Week of June 24

  • The final June report will be available to download from YorkNet during the week of June 24. An email to you will be sent alerting you to its availability. Paper copies will not be mailed out.

  • As well, a list of stationery supplies (for Grade 7 and 8 students) will be made available on the school’s YorkNet site when the June Reports are posted.

  •  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).

Preparing for the next Academic Year: Books, Uniforms, Timetables 

Please refer to the parent handbook for information about uniforms and textbook ordering.

Dates to Note:

  • The Alpha textbook site is now open. Orders must be placed by July 26, 2024 to ensure delivery for the start of school.

  • Most uniform items must be purchased online through Top Marks. Orders should be submitted by June 15, 2024 to ensure delivery prior to the start of school.

  • Gym uniforms will be available for purchase onsite at The York Shop (1320 Yonge St) on August 27 and August 28 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

  • Alternatively, students can purchase gym uniforms when they visit The York Shop with their gym class during the week of September 9.

  • Timetables will be available during the last week of August. An email will be sent to notify you that your child’s timetable is available on YorkNet.

Textbooks - Online ordering is now available!

For Grades 6 through 12, textbooks are purchased online through the Alpha Textbooks or at the Alpha Textbooks store (3709 Chesswood Drive). You can place your textbook order online by logging into YorkNet and clicking on the “Order Textbooks” icon or going directly to the Alpha Textbooks website. Follow the information appropriate to your child’s grade and textbook requirements. Used textbooks can also be purchased both online and in-store.

For information regarding textbook orders, please click the ‘Instructions to Order Textbooks’ button below or reach out to Alpha Textbooks at 416-461-3542 or info@alphatextbooks.com. For other inquiries contact Beth Wolfe.

SAVE THE DATE

Middle School Closing Ceremony

Friday, June 14, 2024

9:00am to 10:30am

Gymnasium, 1320 Yonge St.

Doors open at 8:45am (students should arrive at 8:00am to their homeroom classes, dressed in summer uniform).