The Yorkshire Foundation

Olympic Day at Yorkshire Academy

Parade of Flags – Yorkshire Academy Olympics

Friday 15^th April 2016

 

In true Olympic spirit, we will start the Olympics by holding a parade to celebrate our school’s diverse international community. All YA students, from MDO to 5^th grade, including their families, will walk in this parade.

Our Yorkshire families come from a mix of different countries. We would like to celebrate all of them!

According to the Olympic Tradition, the delegations in the parade will be in alphabetical order, except for Greece, which leads the parade, and the host country, Brazil, that brings up the rear. YA families will march under their national flags and join in the fun by wearing their nation’s colors, spirit, and/or costume.

The International food court is a great way to experience cuisine from many continents.

We are so looking forward to seeing how many countries will be represented this year!

 

 

 

 

Tarrytowne Visit

 

On October 29th Yorkshire Girl Scouts, some faculty members and parents visited Tarrytowne Estates retirement home 

Under the guidance of Shannon Stout Elementary Art teacher the students designed and prepared cards with a Fall motif. The cards were distributed amongst the Tarrytowne residents along with sweet treats, provided by The Yorkshire  Foundation.

A perfect opportunity for outreach in our community.

Please join Yorkshire Foundation and help support Nottingham Forest Club 

 

Turkey Trot

Saturday, November 21st at 9:00 a.m.

50% OF RACE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT FAMILYPOINT RESOURCES

Please register at

www.familypointresources.com

Let’s show Yorkshire support by wearing our red YA shirts

Not able to walk because of the Thanksgiving break? You can still register and support FPR!

 

 

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                                                               Nottingham Forest Club

                                                       1 Mile Family Walk  & 5 K Run

Parent Seminar Nov

Thank You to those who were able to attend our first 2015-16 Parent Education Seminar on Friday, November 13th at 9 a.m.

Simone Woodage, RN presented the topic of Puberty and how to talk to your children about it.  She has been giving this seminar for a number of years, and is a great resource.  Puberty may seem like a long time away for many, but it hits before you know.

Well done Simone for providing information , helpful tips & humour to what can be a difficult subject to tackle. It was a well attended and informative presentation. 

 

 

Thank You: Foundation Donations 2014 -15

Items purchased through The Yorkshire Foundation 2014-15

We would like to thank each and everyone of you who kindly donated to The Yorkshire Foundation. Every dollar counts and we are delighted to showcase below some of the items purchased.

Science & Tech 

ELMO'S 

Digital Cameras

iPad Station & Covers

 

Digital Microscope

Rocks 

Pre- School

Soft Seats 

Lego People  

Lego Animals 

 

Outdoor Learning Centre

Wheelbarrows 

Push Me - Pull Me

 

Parent Seminar: Fire Safety in Your Home

Would you know what to do if a fire started in your home?  Please join us Friday, February 20th at 9:00 a.m. when a Houston Fire Department representative will discuss what families should do in this event.  Bring family and friends to this important seminar.

Parent Seminar Sponsored by Yorkshire Foundation

Friday 14th the Yorkshire Foundation sponsored "Organise or Agonize" by guest speaker Marla Reagan. Happy to see so many of our parents attended to pick up tips for making life a little more managable and orderly.

M.S. Walkers from Yorkshire Academy

The Epilepsy Foundation

We thought you might like to know that last night our family were guests at the Epilepsy Foundation Fundraising Gala where our son Toby  was “highlighted” after dinner.  During the speech Yorkshire Academy was mentioned for putting together a team for the Epilepsy Walk at the Houston Zoo in April this year – thanks to all of you who supported Toby on the walk.  I hope we will be able to do it again next April.

We were very proud to have donated over $1,600 to the Epilepsy Foundation with funds raised from the Zoo Sponsored Walk.

One in 26 people will suffer from epilepsy at some point in their lives

40,000 people in Houston have epilepsy

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month – keep wearing purple!

The Epilepsy Foundation website is www.eftx.org   ~   check it out, donate! 

The Tinne Family would like to thank The Yorkshire Foundation, Yorkshire Faculty and Staff for their support.

Foundation Fundraiser 2015

Yorkshire Foundation Hosts Spring Gala on 27th March, 2015

The Yorkshire Foundation will host a spring gala at Pine Forest Country Club on Friday, March 27th, 2014. The evening's theme "The Magic of Yorkshire"

The evening will include dinner, dancing, entertainment,  and our ever popular on line auction. 

More info soon on how to purchase tickets.

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

 

 

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