SENIOR SCHOOL - September 5, 2024
Essentials for the week of SeptEMBER 9
Grade 9 Laptop Orientation - All new grade 9 students should arrive at school to their 2nd floor ICE classrooms at 8:00am on Monday, September 9 to complete their laptop orientation.
Classes - Classes begin Monday, September 9, at 8:55am.
Attendance - All students must attend homeroom from 8:55AM - 9:05am every day. Students who have a spare to begin the day may miss homeroom, except on Wednesday. All students must attend assemblies on Wednesday from 9:05AM - 9:50am. Students who have a spare at the end of the day may leave after their last class.
Late Policy - Students who receive three or more late slips in the term will face an 8:30am detention for each late. Skipped classes will result in a one hour after-school detention and 8:30am detention the following day.
Lunch - To make purchases in the cafeteria, students need to know their account numbers. Students may leave the building to buy lunch in the immediate area (St. Clair and Yonge).
Cell Phone Policy Update - Students are not permitted to use their cell phones or mobile devices during the school day. If students are found using their cell phones or digital watches without permission from a teacher, the device will be confiscated to the Senior School office and returned at the end of the day. If parents need to reach their child, please call the school to relay a message.
Uniform - Students must be in uniform. Students who are out of uniform will be asked to get a slip from the main office, and repeated offences will be addressed with parents.
Glad it’s Friday - Each Friday, the school will embrace ‘Glad it’s Friday’ by allowing students to wear York School Athletic wear or York branded tops, and athletic bottoms of their choice. Alternatively, students may wear the school uniform.
Fire Drill - Next Friday, we will be holding our first fire drill of the year. We conduct 6 fire drills throughout the school year.
Clubs - Students will be introduced to co-curriculars at the Clubs Fair during lunch on Thursday, September 12. Students are encouraged to attend to learn how to get more involved in the school.
The York Shop - Grade 9 and 10 students will visit The York Shop during their gym class on either September 9 or 10 to purchase PHE uniforms. The York Shop will be open during lunch, 11:30am - 12:40pm from September 11 - 27. Students are welcome to drop by to purchase items with their Student ID numbers.
Upcoming Parent Events
University Application Event - Grade 12 University Application Seminar: Thursday, September 12, at 7:00pm.
Introduction to the Diploma Program Event - Grade 11 Introduction to DP Parent Evening: Tuesday, September 17, at 7:00pm. Please RSVP to the invitation sent via email.
Curriculum Night - Middle & Senior School Curriculum Night: Thursday, September 26, at 6:30pm.
Parent Connects Coffee Socials
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
Grade 9 Grade Lead Applications Open September 11
Students in Grade 9 who are interested in representing their grade on the Grade Lead Council are encouraged to check their emails to learn more about the election process and fill out an application today!
Applications will close on Monday, September 18 at 4:00pm.
Questions? Contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Senior School Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com.
INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION OFFERINGS - INTEREST FORM DUE TOMORROW
In our upcoming 2024-2025 school year, The York School is tentatively planning to offer the following International Excursions to eligible students in our Senior School:
A. Grade 9-12 Drama Excursion to New York City in February 2025
Click here to learn more about this offering
For more information please speak to Ms Barber at sbarber@yorkschool.com.
B. Grade 9-12 Music Excursion to Puerto Rico in February 2025
Click here to learn more about this offering
For more information please speak to Mr MacFarlane at cmacfarlane@yorkschool.com.
C. Grade 10-12 Global Learning Excursion to Bhutan in March 2025
Click here to learn more about this offering
For more information please speak to Ms Lossing at alossing@yorkschool.com.
Please review the one page overview of each trip offering (linked above) and discuss these excursions as a family. Then, if you have not already done so, we ask that parents complete this International Excursion Interest form by Friday September 6 2024 to express your child’s interest.
(NOTE: If you already completed the International Excursion Interest form in June and expressed interest in an international trip, it will be noted)
More information will then be shared with interested students and their families in September 2024 along with Venturing Out Forms and non refundable deposits due back in late September to express commitment.
Middle & Senior School Play
We’re excited to announce that this year’s 1320 school production is Cinderella! This show is a pantomime filled with comedy, audience interaction, singing, dancing, and glass slippers! Students interested in participating should join us for our first full cast rehearsal on Wednesday, September 11 4:00pm to 5:30pm in the drama room. Rehearsals for speaking roles take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm and full cast rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Performances will take place on November 28 - 30.
Co-Curricular Clubs and Student Leadership Committees
In-person Clubs Fair - Thursday, September 12 from 11:45am - 12:30pm
Students are encouraged to visit club rooms that they are interested in and speak to teachers and student leaders about what each club has to offer!
*Student leaders who are Directors or Coordinators will begin to meet with Faculty advisors the week of September 9 and 16. Please check your emails to connect with your Faculty advisor.
*All Co-Curricular Clubs and Full Leadership Committee meetings will begin the week of September 23 with the exception of Senior Debate (please see below).
Middle School Co Curricular Schedule
Senior School Co Curricular Schedule
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
Co-Curricular Clubs - Senior Debate
Senior School Speech & Debate first meeting for returning debaters, is Thursday, September 12 in room 203 at lunch.
Senior School Debate for new debaters will begin on Thursday, Sept. 19th (lunch in room 203)
Questions? Please contact Rob Burkett, Lead Debate Coach at rburkett@yorkschool.com.
Community Time - Wednesdays @ 9:05am
Assemblies this year will continue to be on Wednesdays, following Homeroom at 9:05am. With the exception of days of significance (like National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), all assemblies and community time activities will occur on Wednesdays.
Our first, full-school assembly of the year will be on Wednesday, September 11.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@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.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Assembly - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
On Monday, September 30 we will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with an assembly address by Dr. Brenda Wastasecoot.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on this day in support of residential school survivors.
As a reminder, if you would like to support the Orange Shirt Society, which provides resources to Residential School Survivors, please purchase your child’s official orange shirt from the list of approved vendors below:
McCabe Promotional (Premiere Retailer)
Aritzia
Canadian Tire
London Drugs – Available in stores, while supplies last
Mark’s – Unisex adult
Mark’s – Unisex youth
Turtle Lodge Trading Post
South Island Crafts
Beaded Orange Shirt Lapel Pins can be purchased from Tribal Roots Imports.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 (JUNIOR SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 2:30PM TO 5:00PM)
PRELOVED UNIFORM SALE
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change of start time: 2:30pm
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PRELOVED UNIFORM SALE - change of start time: 2:30pm -
Preloved Uniform Drive runs UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11
Junior School: Preloved Uniform Drive collection boxes are on the main floor by the elevator.
Middle/Senior School: Preloved Uniform Drive collection boxes are on the main floor by the reception.
Preloved UNIFORM Donations
Please bring all your Preloved uniforms to your child/children's respective campus and place them inside the boxes provided at reception.
The York SHOP
September Hours
All middle school and senior school students will visit The York Shop during their gym class on either September 9 or 10 to purchase PHE uniforms. Students can use their Student ID numbers to purchase items.
The York Shop will be open during lunch, 11:30am - 12:40pm from September 11 - 27. Students are welcome to drop by to purchase items.
If you have any questions please reach out to Astrid Fischer at Afischer@yorkschool.com.
