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

At the beginning of a new school year, we know that making friends is top of mind for all students. However, along with the excitement of making new friends, this process can be accompanied by feelings of apprehension and uncertainty. 

The York School is delighted to offer a virtual presentation by Dr. Marisa Franco, professor, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author on the science of making friends. Dr. Franco will address the powerful impact of connection on our lives and the research-based tools of connection. Dr. Franco will discuss how the I.D.E.A model - Initiative, Disclose, Expose and Affirm - reveals the core ingredients of connections and will impart practical takeaways to apply these steps to support your child in making friends. 

Date: Tuesday, September 12
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Link to Join on September 12

“People think tiny acts, like saying hello, can’t have colossal consequences for their life,” she writes. “But they can. One hello can be the difference between being lonely and finding your best friend.”

UPCOMING GUEST Speaker EVENT

Parent Volunteers needed

We are looking for parent volunteers across all three divisions (Junior, Middle and Senior School) who would like to help out at our new shop. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out this form. We will open up the shop during lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and the hours are 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Please click here to sign up

For questions please reach out to Astrid Fischer (Afischer@yorkschool.com)

Preloved Clothing Sale

When: Monday September 18, 2023

Where: Junior School Cafeteria

Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Please drop by to purchase preloved uniform items.

The York Shop

  • The York School is excited to share with our community that we are opening up a York Shop at our 1320 Yonge Street campus where students across all three divisions (Junior, Middle and Senior School) will be able to purchase black gym t-shirts for our Junior School students, gym uniforms for all Middle and Senior School Students as well as spirit wear items.

    *All purchases will be charged to Student Accounts

  • Where: 1320 Campus in the Learning Commons

    Hours: 11:30pm - 12:40pm

    Start date: September 11, 2023

    *The York Shop is not selling the official school uniform which you must purchase through our uniform provider Top Marks (topmarks.ca)

  • Please note: Students in Grades 6-12 are able to purchase items independently on their student account. Students in our Junior School Grades JK-Grade 5 require parents to purchase on their behalf.

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

JS POP UP Shop

If you weren’t able to drop by The York Shop on August 29 and 30 to buy gym uniform shirts, we will be holding a Pop Up shop where you will be able to purchase these items.

Where: 1639 Yonge St
When: Thursday September 7 and Friday September 8, 2023
Time: Before school at 7:30am to 9:00am and after school at 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Items sold: Black gym tops, Crewnecks, Hoodies, Black and white baseball caps (youth)

Students need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian and any items purchased will be billed to the student’s account

For questions please reach out to Astrid Fischer (Afischer@yorkschool.com)

*Please note that Junior School gym t-shirts and spirit wear will be available for purchase from our York Shop throughout the month of September during lunch open hours. (11:30am - 1:00pm). The start date for the Shop will be Monday September 11, 2023.

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:

September 20, 2023 - Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver

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 - A Children’s Bible, Lydia Millet

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

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, September 21, 2023 | 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