Middle School - OCTOBER 31, 2024
upcoming events
The Learning Lounge (aka Homework Club)
Ms. McCuaig and Ms. Rhemtulla have started "The Learning Lounge" on Mondays from 3:30pm - 4:00pm and Thursdays from 3:30pm to 4:15pm.
Anyone is welcome to come and get questions answered, get help with any subject or work in a quiet space to complete homework with teacher support. Students can stay for as much or as little time as they want.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 - Diwali
To our families who are observing Diwali on October 31, enjoy a festive Diwali with an abundance of light.
Sunday, November 3, 2:00am - Daylight Savings Time (clocks fall back one hour)
Monday, November 4, 2024 - Winter Co-Curriculars and Athletics Begin
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 8:30am - New Student Hot Chocolate Morning
Ms. Gin and Admissions will meet with new students to talk about “How has your transition to The York School been?”
Wednesday, November 6, 4:00pm - Middle School Movie Night
Thursday, November 7, 8:30am - Grade 8 Presentation
Ms. Barnes will talk with Grade 8’s about high school experience.
Friday, November 8 to Monday November 11, 2024 - Fall Mid-Term Break (No Classes)
Wednesday, November 13, 9:05am - Remembrance Day Assembly
Thursday, November 21, 7:00pm - The York School Live & In Concert Music Night
Upcoming Optional Lunch Outs
Grade 6s will have their first lunch out on Thursday, November 21.
The next optional Grade 7 Lunch out is on Wednesday, November, 27.
Homeroom teachers will review the boundaries and rules with students
Grade 8 Students will continue to have an optional lunch out on Fridays
November 28 to 30, 2024 - Middle and Senior School Play, Cinderella
November 28 & 29 at 7:00pm and November 30 at 2:00pm
The online box office will be open for tickets mid-November.
STUDENT LIFE AND BELONGING
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 @ LUNCH
Our Eco Committee has planned a community clean up of the Reservoir on Wednesday, November 6. Students who wish to participate can earn service hours while helping keep our surrounding neighbourhood clean!
Students have been asked to use the google form that has been emailed out to them to sign up so we can assign staff supervision accordingly. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided, students should bring their lunch with them and dress appropriately for the weather.
Please note, students will meet at 11:30am at Reception to walk to the Reservoir as a group and will return to York at 1:00pm.
WINTER CO-CURRICULAR SCHEDULE
Our Winter Athletics season will begin on Monday, November 4.
Clubs and Committee meetings and Service placements will remain the same until January.
Please check the schedules below to see what is being offered for the next term of Athletics!
Middle School Co-Curricular Schedule
Senior School Co-Curricular Schedule
Questions about Athletics? Contact Rick DeMarinis, Director, Athletics at rdemarinis@yorkschool.com.
Questions about Clubs, Committees and Service Placements? Contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
WELLBEING WEDNESDAYS
Our Wellbeing Student Leadership Committee has planned a series of community events for Wednesdays in November. Students and staff can look forward to connecting with one another as a way to engage in one positive mental health strategy during the following times:
Slime making @ Lunch in the Cafeteria - November 6
Hot chocolate from 8:10am - 8:50am in the Cafeteria - November 13
Sticky Notes and Quotes @ Lunch in the Library/Learning Commons - November 20
Student Sleep-in! - Dec 4
Middle School Homeroom starts at 9:30am
Senior School starts at 9:55am
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Save the date- YPA Middle School Movie Night
The York Parents Association and Student Life are excited to have our annual YPA Middle School Movie Night on Wednesday November 6 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at 1320 Yonge Street. The students voted, and we will be showing Despicable Me 4.
This is an optional after school event open to all Middle School students and requires a parental RSVP for participation. Students in each grade will have the opportunity to watch a movie and relax together in one of two spaces.
A pizza dinner (from an outside pizza provider) and snacks will be provided by the YPA (York Parents Association). Students are asked to bring their own water bottles, and are invited to bring their sleeping bags and pillows from home in order to make their viewing experience more comfortable :) Students who attend will be dismissed from school after the MS Movie Night at 6:00pm - 6:15pm.
This Parental RSVP is due back by Monday, November 4 at 4:00pm and is required as consent for students to participate. RSVP HERE BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Questions? Please contact Diana Rowell, Coordinator, Middle School Leadership at drowell@yorkschool.com.