Middle School - APRIL 25, 2024

Upcoming EVENTS

Arts Night - April 25

  • Middle School Drama Night Festival at 6:00pm, in the Drama room.

  • Middle School Arts Night at 7:00pm, in the Gymnasium.

  • See invitation below.

Community Clean Up - April 26

  • Students who signed up will go to the reservoir to help clean up with the Eco Team.

Lunch Outs

  • The next optional Grade 7 lunch out has been set for Wednesday, May 1.

  • The next optional Grade 6 lunch out will be on Monday, May 6.

  •  Homeroom teachers will review the boundaries and rules with students.

  • Grade 8’s will continue to have an optional lunch every Friday.

Picnic at the Reservoir - May 2

  • On Thursday, May 2 the middle schoolers will have the option of having a picnic lunch at the Reservoir. This event is weather dependent. 

  • Students who are interested will complete a Google form the week of April 29.

  • Students will be required to bring a bagged nut free lunch and a water bottle.

  • The school will bring some play equipment such as frisbee, footballs, soccer balls. Staff will walk students over and supervise students.

Challenge Week - May 6 - 10

  • All middle schoolers and the teaching staff will be embarking on exciting curriculum based trips to Ottawa (Gr. 6), Quebec City (Gr. 7), and Montreal (Gr. 8).

Athletics

Breakfast of Champions

Celebrating Athletics is a daily goal at TYS. Our year end Breakfast of Champions will take place on May 27 for the Senior School and May 28, 2024 for the Middle School from 7:30am to 8:20am. All athletes on teams are welcome and can sign up in the link below.

volunteers for 2024 - 2025

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volunteers for 2024 - 2025 |

The York School Parents’ Association (YPA) is looking for volunteers to fill the Class Parent and specialized committee positions for the upcoming year. Becoming a YPA volunteer is a great way to connect with other parents and participate in activities that contribute to building our wonderful York School community.

We are looking for volunteers for 2024 - 2025 school year in the following positions:

  • Class Parents

  • Preloved Uniform Committee

  • Parent Connects (monthly Book Club and Coffee Socials)

The deadline to respond is May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm.

Student Life & Belonging

Community Clean-Up - Friday, April 26

For students and staff who signed up to participate in the Community Clean Up in the David Balfour Reservoir on Friday, please note the following important pieces of information:

  • Students must bring a lunch from home as well as a hat, sunscreen and water bottle and weather-appropriate clothing.

  • Students should leave class at 11:30am and eat lunch before we go.

  • Students will meet the supervising teachers at Reception at 11:45am.

  • We'll provide bags and gloves!

  • Students may get back a bit late, around 12:50pm - 1:00pm. We will let teachers know.

Questions? Please contact Robin Johannsen and Cathy Gordeyev, Advisors for our Eco Student Leadership Committee.

Middle School Staff Vs Student Basketball Game - Friday, April 26

The long-awaited staff vs student basketball game for the middle school students will take place on Friday at 2:30pm! Student players will meet with Coach Scott in the gym at 2:30pm for a brief warm up. There will also be a mid-game bump competition with prizes for the spectators to look forward to!

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.

New Families Evening - Wednesday, May 1 - STUDENT Ambassadors

Some students have been asked to be ambassadors and attend the New Families Welcome Event on Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. If your child is an ambassador, please confirm whether or not they received the email to attend the event and have RSVP’d.

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.