PROGRAM DAYS/HOURS
The YEC runs on Sunday Mornings and Monday evenings:
Sunday 9:30-11:30 am – JK – Grade 1 (KEF, our aftercare program is available from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm)
Sunday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Grade 2-5
Monday 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Grade 6-7
Monday 6:30 – 9 pm – Grade 8-12 (JTEM, Confirmation and Bagrut).  This also includes HABSTY

DROP OFF and PICK UP
All students and parents should use the main entrance off the Ava Rd parking lot to enter and exit the building.  Please aim to have your students here on time for the beginning of class on both Sundays and Mondays.

Sunday mornings, all students meet in the Youth Chapel on the 3^rd floor for T’fillah.  Parents are welcome to stay and participate. At the end of class on Sundays, parents can meet their children for pick up in the Atrium.

Students attending Monday nights can go directly to their classrooms at 6:30 pm and also meet parents in the Atrium for pick up at the end of the evening.

If you need to pick up a student early or know that your student will be arriving late, please email our administrator, Neomi: [email protected]

ATTENDANCE
Students who gain the most from the YEC are those who are able to maintain regular and consistent attendance.  This is beneficial both for learning and equally for creating and maintaining a sense of connection and forming relationships amongst peers.

We recognize that things come up throughout the school year, and understand if a student needs to miss a class from time to time.  If you know your child will be away in advance, we appreciate you letting us know ahead of time.  If your child will be absent from class for an extended period of time, we can make arrangements to send work home to keep up.  This is especially important for Hebrew learning.

HEALTH & SAFETY
If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home from the YEC.  Please ensure that we are aware of any medical conditions that may impact your child’s participation in the YEC, and let us know if there are any accommodations that need to be put in place.  Please ensure that you have provided updated medical information, emergency contact info, and allergy information as requested in the registration forms.

If your child normally carries an epi-pen or inhaler, we ask that they keep it on their person while they are in the building, for their own protection.

SNACKS AND FOOD AT YEC
Snacks and other opportunities to share food is an important part of the YEC experience.  Students in JK – Grade 1 are encouraged to bring a small snack from home* to eat mid-morning.
Students in Grades 2-5, and Monday night students have the option of purchasing snack during break-time. All snack items are $1-2 each, with the proceeds going to The YEC Tzedakah fund.
*Holy Blossom Temple is a nut-sensitive environment. We ask that no nut products are brought into our building. Nut products are not used at any school-wide programs or in individual classrooms where the YEC is responsible for the refreshments.

CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted to be used during class time. Teachers in our Senior School will collect all cell phones at the beginning of class and keep them in a bin.  Phones will be returned at break time, and the end of class.  There may be instances when teachers will allow students to use personal phones for a class activity (i.e. Kahoot, etc).   We strongly recommend that students not bring unnecessary valuables to class.

HOMEWORK
We recognize that students have busy schedules between school and extra-curricular activities, and therefore do not assign homework as a general rule. At times, students may be asked to complete small tasks at home that might include discussion with family members, collecting information, or reflecting on an activity or experience.  We do strongly encourage students to practice Hebrew reading on a regular basis at home, to maintain learning and improve skills.

SCHOOL CLOSING
We make every effort to stay open on scheduled YEC days.  In the event of inclement weather, please check your email for updates, or contact the YEC directly – 416-789-3291 x237.
The YEC follows the TDSB school calendar, and observes all statutory holidays as well as Jewish holydays.

COMMUNICATION
The YEC sends out a bi-weekly newsletter to all families in the congregation, outlining upcoming events and programs that are geared towards families and school-age children.
YEC teachers send an update once a week summarizing their weekly class.  Please check your emails and ensure that you are receiving all our important updates.