You + York | Donor Impact | Spring 2015

YOU+YORK

DONORIMPACTSPRING / 2015

GIRL TECHREAD ABOUT OUR INNOVATIVE STEM PROGRAMME

SCIENCE LABOUR LAB IS BUBBLING WITH NEW EQUIPMENT

PAY IT FORWARD

3-D PRINTINGREAD ABOUT THE IMPACT OF 3-D PRINTING ON OUR STUDENTS

A YORK SCHOOL STUDENT KEEPS GIVING

www.yorkschool.com

Head of School Message With Thanks

CONTENTS

GirlTech

In the Lab

Gladiator Athletics

York in 3D

Pay it Forward

Junior School Lobby

Our Tradition is Innovation

.....................................................................1

Focusing on STEM for Girls ...........................................2

Our Science Classrooms are Bubbling .............................3

The Future of Printing ......................................................4

A Student Gives Back ......................................................5

Greater Equipment + Visibility for Our Athletes ............6

Safety Enhancements ....................................................7

New Equipment & Programme Support .........................8

The Annual Fund What’s Ahead .................................................................9

DECA COMPETITORS 2015

YOU+YORK

Charitable Registration # 10822 6242 RR0001

Welcome to the latest edition of our donor report, You + York. This issue tells a story of impact, illustrated through many examples of your Annual Fund donations at work.

Entering the school each day, I am reminded of your generosity. I see your contributions written across the smiling faces of our students and faculty whose lives are enriched by the opportunities provided by the Annual Fund.

This year, with the help of your donations, we have implemented state-of-the-art classrooms and facilitated collaborative learning across many subjects; we have grown our athletics programme and enhanced our co-curricular offerings; we have established our school at the cutting-edge of technology and allowed our students to thrive alongside a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

It is because of you – our donors – that The York School continues to live up to its tradition of innovation and excellence. On behalf of our students, faculty and staff at The York School, I offer my gratitude.

Sincerely,

Conor Jones Head of School

THANK YOUFROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

YOU+YORK

1 | SPRING / 2015 YOU + YORK1 | SPRING / 2015 YOU + YORK

n ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehen-derit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupi-datat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

WELCOME TO THE NEWLY LAUNCHED YOU + YORK

GIRL-TECH AT YORK

and

GirlTech is about more than getting girls into technology and creating opportunities for their futures. It is

about creating a group of young women who understand that technical ability alone does not create success.

Positive and supportive networks are also key to achieving goals – this

is true in any field, and particularly necessary for young women in

STEM. GirlTech is building three skills simultaneously: learn to speak “code”,

find a mentor to guide you, and lead those who follow you. Is that enough to close the gender gap in the entire

industry? Not yet, but it’s a start.” Ruth Eichholtz, GirlTech Leader and

IB Diploma Math Teacher

GIRLTECH

GirlTech, The York School’s newest club, is breaking ground for young women in the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Members of GirlTech in Grades 9-12 are learning the technical language of computer code. Female students are equipping themselves with both the technical abilities and the leadership skills required to succeed in traditionally male-dominated disciplines. Through Annual Fund donations, female students receive leadership training. As an outcome of the training, they engage with JK/SK students on block play, with Junior and Middle School students as classroom assistants in mathematics, and also act as coding mentors in our co-curricular programmes.

Recognizing the importance of mentorship, GirlTech invites professional women into the school to speak to students during Mentor Lunches. GirlTech is an empowering programme to show female students that they are capable of succeeding in the STEM fields as well as ensuring that they are aware of the opportunities available at The York School to enrich their learning.

2 | SPRING / 2015 YOU + YORK

IN THE LAB

4 colourimeters

3 dissolved oxygen sensors

4 temperature sensors

THE IMPACT OF THE ANNUAL FUND:

STUDENTS ARE USING STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

TEACHERS ARE USING WIRELESS CONNECTIONS & DATA SHARING TO CREATE CLOUD-BASED CLASSROOMS

4 oxygen gas sensors

3 carbon dioxide gas

sensors

3 gas pressure sensors

1 distillation apparatus

1 parallel plate

capacitor and board

1 quantitative spectroscope

5 Epson Brightlink Projectors


3D printing is the latest innovation in design technology – and it is revolutionizing student creativity at The York School. This fall, through the Annual Fund, the school purchased its first CUBE 3D Printer, allowing students to turn their own computer-generated designs into tangible, plastic creations.

Through this exciting new technology, students are learning to conceptualize, engineer and problem-solve real life situations and challenges. Students have used the printer for personal projects, while faculty have been able to prototype unique ideas to deliver classroom curriculum. Using the printer, the school’s Robotics Team created a component for their rocketry project, and students built a camera mount to film the Middle School’s annual Pinewood Derby. It has also been a hugely successful addition to the Makers Club where students are bringing creative concepts to life.

Next year, 3D printing will be incorporated into the curriculum for several grades and will become an increasingly important tool for both faculty and students.

IN 3D


York School student Shannon Scherer was last year’s proud recipient of the Barbara Goodwin-Zeibots Scholarship, awarded

to an outstanding student who exemplifies The York School’s values, is compassionate with fellow students, shows great academic promise and has the ability to make a strong contribution to the life of the school.

“I could not have achieved as much as I have in my time so far at The York School without excellent instruction, and I shall always be grateful to the school and all my teachers.“

In an act of great generosity, Shannon announced that she would donate a portion of her award back to the school library through the Annual Fund.

“I have benefited from the books the library holds, and from the websites we were told about in library class for reasons of research and exploration.”

Shannon describes the school’s library as “a second home” and hopes to help other students feel the same. She asked that her contribution be used toward making the library a more comfortable space for students, as well as to purchase new books.

Shannon’s donation will impact each student, teacher, parent and visitor who uses The York School Library.

PAY IT FORWARD

SHANNON SCHERER

BARBARA GOODWIN-ZEIBOTS SCHOLARSHIP


CAIS BASKETBALLTOURNAMENT

ATHLETIC EVENT TENTS

INDOOR SOCCER NETS

GLADIATOR ATHLETICSTHE IMPACT OF THE ANNUAL FUND:


In the summer of 2014, an additional reception area was added to the Junior School lobby.

This Annual Fund initiative has enhanced security for our students and increased visibility of the

entire first floor.

JUNIOR SCHOOL LOBBY


Thanks to our Annual Fund donors, these iPads have empowered

students to challenge themselves by moving at their own pace and have

propelled my classroom into 21st century, interactive

learning experiences.”

Christine Dionisio, Middle School Science Teacher

OUR TRADITION IS INNOVATION

TEACHERS FROM ALL SCHOOL LEVELS ATTENDED THE GOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATION SUMMIT

GROOVY MUSIC SOFTWARE FOR JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

DECA BUSINESS RESOURCES ALLOWED STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN REGIONALS8 STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR PROVINCIALS

CHROMEBOOKS FOR A GRADE 6 PILOT PROJECT

NEW IPADS FOR TEACHERS

STUDY STRATEGY SOFTWARE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

15

211

17

10

17

42


Annual Fund donations impact every student, every day.

Here are just a few more projects to look forward to this year:

• a complete overhaul of the A/V set up in the Junior School gymnasium to better meet performance needs

• Dr. Greg Wells will be presenting “The Academic Olympian” to Grade 4 -12 students in March

• an additional 15 teachers will be attending the Google Apps for Education Summit in April

Please donate to the Annual Fund todaywww.yorkschool.com/give_online

www.yorkschool.com9 | SPRING / 2015 YOU + YORK

Documents

You + York | Donor Impact | Spring 2015