SENIOR SCHOOL - September 12, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, September 12, 7:00pm - Grade 12 University Application Evening
Friday, September 13, 10:15am - Fire Drill at 1320 Yonge Street
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00pm - Grade 11 Introduction to DP Parent Evening
Thursday, September 19, 5:00pm - Puerto Rico Music Excursion - Virtual Parent Information Session
Monday, September 23, 10:15am - Fire Drill at 1320 Yonge Street
Tuesday, September 24, 9:30am - Grade 9 ICE Toronto Islands Day
Wednesday, September 25, 8:00am - Head’s and Principal’s Breakfast for New Families
Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm - Middle and Senior School Curriculum Night
Friday, September 27, 2:00pm - Terry Fox Walk
YorkNet Forms
Students and parents must complete some initial forms on YorkNet at the beginning of the year. A reminder to parents to log in to YorkNet to complete the Level I Venturing Out (VO) Form giving consent for their child to participate in local trips outside of the school, and the Science Safety Form to acknowledge safety requirements in the science lab.
Students have been shown a presentation on the school’s Code of Conduct in Homeroom this week and have been asked to log in to YorkNet to complete this form. As in past years, the foundation of the Code is respect to all community members, the school’s property and digital spaces so that each student feels welcome and safe. They should also complete the Science Safety form, acknowledging their responsibilities to maintain safety in the science lab.
YPA Coffee Social
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YPA Coffee Social -
The Parent Connects Committee is putting together a parent coffee social open to all York families. The York School is a strong believer in community building and this get together is a great opportunity to bring both new and returning families together across all divisions (Junior, Middle and Senior Schools).
Where: Impact Kitchen, 1222 Yonge St
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
*Please note that this is a drop-in event so there is no need to RSVP.
Student Life and Belonging
Co-Curricular Clubs and Student Leadership Committees
Our Co-Curricular Clubs programme officially begins the week of September 23. Students had the opportunity to visit any clubs they were interested in on Thursday and there is a slide deck promoting all of the options that students can review as they are making their choices.
Middle School Co-Curricular Schedule
Senior School Co-Curricular Schedule
Our Student Leadership programme has begun with student leaders meeting with their committees and faculty advisors. Any students who are New to York, i.e. did not apply for leadership in the Spring, can review the committees that are accepting new students and complete an application now. Students have been emailed the list of available positions and should discuss their interests with their Advisor or Ms Porter to ensure they are creating a balanced schedule for the year!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
York is getting a NEW Mascot
At our opening assembly, students and staff heard from our newly appointed Athletics Reps that The York School mascot is being rebranded! We are welcoming all members of our community to submit their ideas for our new mascot - one that promotes the pride and spirit that we all have in our school.
Submissions can be made digitally using this google form or hand drawn and placed in the box in the MS commons/outside the Student Life & Belonging office.
All ideas will be collected until November 30th and then a community vote will take place in the new year!
We look forward to seeing what our creative community comes up with!
Questions? Please contact Rick DeMarinis, Director, Athletics at rdemarinis@yorkschool.com.
YORK’S 31ST ANNUAL TERRY FOX SPIRIT HOUSE WALK/RUN
When? Friday, September 27
When? 2:00pm - 3:25pm
Who? Students and Staff in homeroom groups
Where? David A. Balfour Park
Over 30 years, The York School has raised over $335,000 for The Terry Fox Foundation. This year, our goal for our school community is $10,000.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their House-coloured spirit wear and accessories and Terry Fox shirts (if you purchased one). Shirts will be delivered to Homeroom teachers and Advisors prior to the run.
To donate to our school’s team page: York School Terry Fox Fundraising Page.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Service Learning Opportunities @ York
Students in Grades 9-12 who are looking to volunteer at York this year are invited to an information session on Monday, September 16 @ 11:45am in room 210. Our partnership with our Junior School campus and DramaWay provides opportunities for students to give back to our community throughout the school day.
Additional opportunities for service learning can be found here. Students who are working toward their 40 hours of Ministry required service should review what is available this year, as well as continue to plan their own placements with the help of their Advisor. An overview of what constitutes a service learning placement and how to document your hours can be found here.
If you have a student who acquired service hours over the summer, please encourage them to complete their reflection and documentation in Managebac. Instructions can be found here.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Class of 2025 Sweaters - Final Order
Any Grade 12 who missed ordering a Class of ‘25 sweater in the Spring (or who ordered one and would like a different size), have until Friday, September 13 to place their order.
Grads have been emailed a google form and should speak with Ms Porter should they have not received it.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
NEW FULL ZIP BLACK FLEECE
Full Zip Black Fleece - Online Order Only
The online site is now open for orders until October 15, 2024. Orders can be shipped directly to your home or to The York Shop for free. These orders can be picked up between December 16, 2024 to December 18, 2024 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at The York Shop at our 1320 campus.
Click here to order.
All Black Fleece Samples will be at the JS in the Gathering Place from Monday September 16, 2024 till the end of the week. Please take a moment to try one on for sizing before placing your order.