YPA

The York School Parents’ Association (YPA) plays a large part in contributing to this vibrant community. The YPA is a volunteer organization that conducts events that increase school spirit and camaraderie. The YPA also encourages volunteerism and raises funds to support the school. All parents and guardians of current students are automatically members of the YPA.

Some of the events organized by the YPA include: 

  • Pre-Loved Uniform Sale

  • Student Events 

  • Teacher and Staff appreciation events 

  • A speaker series in partnership with the school

  • Pancake Breakfasts 

  • Social gatherings and so much more 

There are many opportunities to volunteer throughout the year, so please consider getting involved! From being a Class Parent to helping at the YPA Halloween Party at the Junior School, it is fun, rewarding, and a great opportunity to meet and get to know other parents in our community.

Full information about the YPA, who we are, what we do, and how you can get involved, is available on the school intranet YorkNet. 
Questions? Please feel free to contact us at ypa@yorkschool.com

YPA Parent Connects Book Club

This is a casual book club, designed to create connections and build community, so while we'll be discussing one book each month, we'll use it to talk about other topics as well. You are welcome to participate even if you didn't finish, or didn't like, the latest book. We plan to meet monthly, so feel free to join in any month.

Here are the dates and the books that will be discussed this 2023-2034 school year:
October 18, 2023 - Ducks, Kate Beaton
November 15, 2023 - This is So Awkward, Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
January 17, 2024 - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin
February 21, 2024 - The Marrow Thieves, Cherie Dimaline
April 10, 2024 - The Whispers, Ashley Audrain
May 15, 2024 - Hijab Butch Blues, Lamya H.

Please click here to RSVP for our September Book Club | Please click here to RSVP for our October Book Club | Please click here to RSVP for our November Book Club

If you have any questions please reach out to Astrid Fischer at afischer@yorkschool.com

Parent Connects Monthly Coffee Socials

The Parent Connects Committee is putting together a monthly parent coffee social open to all York families. The York School is a strong believer in community building and this monthly get together would be 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 

Dates:
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024
*Please note that this is a drop-in event so there is no need to RSVP

Amy Faba Parent Connects talk

The YPA is very excited to present Amy Faba.

Ruler tools and SEL:
The RULER program and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) are a cornerstone of how we approach well-being through a learning lens at the Junior School. At this Coffee Connects, we will discuss a variety of topics related to school life and home life and how the language and tools of our program promote belonging, self-regulation and emotional curiosity.

Meet with Amy Faba, Junior School Counselor, and other parents to learn the language and tools of the RULER and SEL program used throughout the Junior School. 

Thursday November 2, 2023
JS Cafeteria
8:30am - Join us for tea & coffee
8:45am to 10:00am - Amy will speak

To register please click here

The York Shop

  • The York Shop will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October 2, 2023 to December 15, 2023 for in person shopping.

    The shop hours:
    11:30am to 12:30pm

    If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Astrid Fischer at Afischer@yorkschool.com

  • For families who are not able to make it to the shop in person, we have created an online order form for each of our campuses. Please click on the appropriate link below, keeping in mind the campus of your child.

    Junior School families please click here to fill out the order form.

    Middle and Senior School families please click here to fill out the order form.