Jun. 14th, 2011 – 2nd Semester Exam Schedules

YMCA Academy Updates

Dear Parents / Guardians,

Just a reminder that the last day of regular classes is Wednesday June 15th, 2011 and examinations are on Thursday, June 16; Friday, June 17; and Monday, June 20.

Examinations are held in the morning and in the afternoon.  Not all students have an examination on each day, so please check the schedule carefully to ensure that your son/daughter comes to school on the right day for the right exam.

Absences: If a student is absent on a final exam day, a phone call from a parent/guardian and a medical note will be required. A make-up examination will have to be written as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about the upcoming examinations, please call the Academy at (416) 928-0124 ext “0”.

Jun. 6th, 2011 – Center Island Field Trip Details

YMCA Academy Updates

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This Friday, June 10th, 2011, is the 2nd annual year end school trip to Toronto Islands!

The purpose of this e-mail is to inform you about the excursion and to seek your support and permission for your child/ward to participate. This information may be shared as necessary with adults supervising the excursion.  Specific curriculum expectations related to the field trip will be addressed by individual course teachers.

Purpose of the excursion:  To celebrate the “almost” culmination of the school year.  Also, the Grade 10 Healthy Active Living (PPL2O) students will host an all school activity while at the Island. The delivery of this activity is PART 2 of their course culminating activity. Attendance and participation at this event should be treated like an exam – this excursion and their facilitation of the activity will be worth 10% of their final mark.

Requirements for Participants:

Activity Cost: TTC fare x 4 + Ferry fare Food/snacks: Bring a brown bag lunch, snacks, and water

Transportation Cost: TTC fare x 4 + Ferry fare ($4.00 for students under 19; $6.50 for adults)

Clothing and equipment:  Students should dress in layers, and be prepared for cooler weather, rain or hopefully warm sunshine.  Students should be dressed appropriately, apply SPF and wear a hat or other protective clothing if needed.

You may email your permission directly to the school to bonita.ip@ymcagta.org

Should you have any questions about the trip, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the Academy.

May 19th, 2011 – Evergreen Stewardship Details

YMCA Academy Events, Updates

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Just a reminder that the YMCA Academy – Evergreen Stewardship Day at Canada Forest at Downsview Park is THIS FRIDAY (May 20th).  Students will be leaving the Academy at 9:30am and will be dismissed at the end of the school day.

The purpose of the excursion is to engage the entire student population in a day of service related to the YMCA’s core values of respect and health for this academic year.  The YMCA Academy is one of Evergreen’s Environmental Stewardship schools, and we will be fulfilling our commitment to this environmental service project.  Specific curriculum expectations related to the field trip will be addressed by individual course teachers – this trip fulfills curriculum expectations at each grade level, and is a mandatory school trip.

Requirements for Participants:

Activity Cost:  TTC fare x 4 (home to school; school to Downsview Park; Downsview Park to school; school to home)

Food/snacks:  Bring a brown bag lunch, snacks, and water

Transportation Cost: TTC fare x 4 (home to school; school to Downsview Park; Downsview Park to school; school to home)

Clothing and equipment:  Seasonal outdoor clothing and sturdy outdoor shoes.  Please be aware that we will be physically working outdoors in the forest.  Students should dress in layers, and be prepared for cooler weather, rain or hopefully warm sunshine.  Students should be dressed appropriately, apply SPF and wear a hat or other protective clothing if needed.

Permission forms have been e-mailed home last week, which require your signature prior to their participation.  You may also email your permission directly to the school to bonita.ip@ymcagta.org

Should you have any questions about the field trips, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the Academy.

Apr. 29th, 2011 – Panoramas added to move page

YMCA Academy Updates

We have updated the “Transition to our New Home” page with 2 photosynth panoramas. The daycare drop-in centre and the music room, which will eventually become the staffroom and part of the new cafeteria. For the latest details on the move, visit the transition website here.

Enjoy!

Daycare drop-in centre – 3rd floor (Future staffroom)
Music room – 3rd floor (Part of future cafeteria)