The Yorkshire Foundation

Yorkshire Foundation's Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park Fundraiser

Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park Fundraiser

On January 24, 2020, Yorkshire Foundation celebrated Australia Day by honoring the country, as well as making a donation of $4,805.25 to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to help with the wildfire crisis.  Families from Yorkshire Academy donated change, supported a Stella & Dot Fundraiser, and/or purchased the book The Dragons of Kangaroo Island: More Adventures of an Undersea Creature written, illustrated and signed by Y.A. art teacher, Jacqueline Stanley (copies of which she donated), with all proceeds going toward the fundraiser.  

Sincere thanks goes to Jacqui Stanley, Angela Rivero and many Yorkshire families and staff members for their support.

Yorkshire Nutcracker Market Fundraiser Record Breaking Success!

The Nutcracker Market Fundraiser raised $8,771.06 for the Yorkshire Foundation's support of Y.A.'s Fine Arts Department. This stellar event was spearheaded by an incredibly hard working, creative, and ambitious group of parent volunteers.  Elements of this special day included: Breakfast with Santa, raffle baskets, book sale, various vendors, Musical t-shirt and flower sale.

 

 

Yorkshire Foundation Received Mary and Al Danos Grant for Second Year in a Row

The Yorkshire Foundation Board was delighted to be given the opportunity this fall to again apply for a grant from the Mary and Al Danos Foundation. Mrs. Swinbank was so grateful to receive the news that the Yorkshire Foundation was awarded a grant for the second year in a row, this year in the amount $30,000. The entire Yorkshire community would like to thank the Danos family for their incredible generosity.

2019/2020 Parent Education Series

 

The Yorkshire Foundation offers a series of Parent Education Seminars each year.  Please see the 2019/2020 schedule below.  

• Scott Stice from Caring People Respond Parent - CPR/First Aid - Friday, September 20th 9-11:30 a.m.
• Miriam Mills, a Certified Life Coach and Stress Management Consultant - 'Practical Ways for Kids to Deal with Life's Little Ups & Downs' - Friday, October 18th - 9 a.m.
• Dr. Janie Doan, pediatrician, CyFair Pediatrics- Pediatrics 101 - Friday, January 31st - 9 a.m.
• Dr. Crystal Collier will return for another presentation.  This seminar will be 'Bullying & Cyberbullying' - Friday, February 28th - 9 a.m.

2019 Gala—Casino Night

Live Entertainment by Driftwood
Featuring Wade Andrew Smith

You Are Invited

We hope many of our Yorkshire Academy parents and friends will be able to attend this major school fundraiser. Staff and faculty look forward to sharing an evening full of entertainment that includes casino games, traditional American cuisine, live band, dancing, bidding on class projects, silent and live auctions, and 50/50 raffle.

• When: March 29, 2019 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM
• Where: Pine Forest Country Club
  18003 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084
• Dress code: Vegas Chic

The net proceeds from the evening will support the efforts of the Yorkshire Foundation as it promotes educational excellence at Yorkshire Academy, creates learning opportunities for the parent body and the community, and extends a helping hand around the globe.

Register by Wednesday, March 20, 2019

• $85 per attendee. Adults only.
• Add one attendee at a time to our shopping cart.

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Unable to Attend? Donation Option

Please consider an optional donation to Yorkshire Foundation if you cannot attend the Gala.

Become a Sponsor

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the gala, please contact Vivien Crain at crain@yorkshireacademy.com.

The Mary and Al Danos Foundation Donation

The Yorkshire Foundation Board was delighted to be given the opportunity this fall to apply for a grant from the Mary and Al Danos Foundation. Mrs. Swinbank was notified in the fall that the Yorkshire Foundation was awarded $25,000.  The entire Yorkshire community would like to thank the Danos family for their generosity.

YF Sponsors Casa de Esperanza Pajama Drive

The Yorkshire Foundation and the Yorkshire Academy 5th grade sponsored a pajama drive for Casa de Esperanza foster care nonprofit community.  Over 300 pajamas were collected for this wonderful place.

Parent Education Series - Technology Boundaries

 

Dr. Crystal Collier presented Technology Boundaries on February 15, 2019.  This well attended seminar covered how parents set healthy boundaries for themselves and their children when use of technology permeates our lives so inextricably.

Parent Education Series -Scary Statics and the Benefits of your Health & Fitness

Jeff Biel, Parisi Speed School Director, presented an informative talk on 'Scary Statics and the Benefits of your Health & Fitness' on January 18th.  Attendees also participated in some great exercises to try at home.  Mr. Biel inspired all of us to think more about our overall health, and not just weight loss.

Parent Education Series - Brain Development

Dr. Crystal Collier presented the first parent education seminar of the school year on November 2, 2018.  Her topic,

The Effects of Alcoholism and Addiction on Families & Children, was so powerful for the stafff and parents to hear.