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Get the Lowdown with Dr. Lowe

York Academy Families:

As I’ve been sharing, juniors and seniors in Mrs. Reed’s Diploma Programme (DP) Science classes have been on a tri-state quest to investigate the environmental changes that affect the Codorus Creek watershed and the greater Chesapeake Bay. This month, they worked to determine the health of our waterways and created school-based action plans that will positively impact school grounds and make them greener. Students have had meaningful field experiences and taken water samples at Port Isabel, VA in the Tangier Sound, at Codorus State Park, at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis, MD and from the Codorus Creek near the Upper School.

York Academy is hosting the final community event to close out York's 22nd Annual Watershed Week tomorrow from 3- 5 p.m. on the Upper School patio! Come celebrate them and find out about their incredible field experiences and impressive school-based action plans. There will also be interactive displays provided by the Watershed Alliance of York and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.

I’m extremely proud of our students for making an impact through environmental stewardship as global citizens. Many thanks to Mrs. Reed for spearheading such tremendous opportunities for them.

Enjoy the evening,

Dr. Lowe

Message from Your Business Manager

Please listen to this important message from your Business Manager, Ivy Grunert.

Lower School Students to Celebrate Cultural Pride Tomorrow

Lower School students are invited to participate in a World Tourism Celebration and Cultural Drip Day tomorrow! The goal is for students to showcase their cultural pride through traditional clothing, accessories or other cultural symbols.

Please note that students are still required to follow the dress code by wearing uniform bottoms and footwear. Let’s come together to share and honor the richness of our cultures!

Picture Day is Happening Next Week

Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, October 1 (K-12). Students may dress up! As a reminder, no leggings, ripped pants, spaghetti straps, crop tops, hats, crocs or any inappropriate clothing are permitted. Due to the background color, Josten’s encourages students not to wear green.

Parents’ Night Out

Mrs. Fedorko, Mr. Brown and the members of our National Honor Society (NHS) are hosting Parents' Night Out on Friday, October 4 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Upper School! York Academy students in grades K-6 and their siblings, friends and neighbors are invited (must be in kindergarten or older). Members of the NHS would love to spend the evening with your children while you go to dinner, catch a movie, or just chill peacefully on your couch. Click here to learn more and sign up. Proceeds will support the Upper School NHS Spring field trip.

PTO Updates

Trunk or Treat Reading Spooktacular

The House of Sanchar and the PTO are teaming up to host the fourth annual Trunk or Treat Reading Spooktacular on Wednesday, October 9 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Upper School. There will be games, crafts, candy, food trucks and a free book giveaway! Families can also bring along a T-shirt or canvas tote and screen print their own design on it ($3).

In addition, candy, gift cards and other items are needed. Please consider helping. Click here for more details and sign up now. Items can be dropped off at either office through Tuesday, October 8. Thanks in advance for helping to make this our most fang-tastic event yet!

Fall Popcorn Loft Fundraiser

The PTO is holding a Popcorn Loft Fundraiser. A form was sent home with each child (click here to view it). Make sure to include your child's name on the order form and return it with payment (write checks to York Academy PTO) by Wednesday, October 9. To support our local businesses and the environment, please return any unwanted forms. You may pick up your order on Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. inside the Lower School playground doors.

PTO Dress Down Day

The next PTO Dress Down Day is Friday, October 4! With a $1 donation, students and staff can dress casually (school-appropriate).

Meet Our PTO Leadership Team

Saborea is Coming

¡Feliz mes de la herencia hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

In honor and celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Spanish Honor Society is holding the 3rd annual Saborea. It will be held on Thursday, October 10 at the Upper School from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. From homemade appetizers to main courses and desserts, there will be plenty of Hispanic dishes to try. In addition, there will be dancing, dominoes and traditional arts/crafts of Hispanic culture. Please come!

Order Tickets for Our Upper School Fall Play

We are excited to announce that tickets are on sale for our upcoming production of "The Outsiders" at the York Academy Upper School! Join us for an unforgettable performance that brings S.E. Hinton’s classic novel to life on stage in the Black Box Theatre. The dates are:

October 17 at 8 p.m.
October 19 at 8 p.m.
October 20 at 3 p.m.

Ticket prices are $3 for students, $5 for Seniors/Military and $8 for adults. Click here to purchase your tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the door (if available), but seats are limited.

Don’t miss your chance to support our talented students and enjoy a great evening of theater! We look forward to seeing you there!