Youens Gator Gram
March 21, 2019
PRINCIPAL'S NEWS-N-NOTES
Academic Corner
Summer vacation is soon approaching, and your child is going to need fun and exciting activities during that time. We suggest to plan a visit to your nearest public library and ask about their reading summer programs that can help your child's reading comprehension. You can also have your child write about what they read during their visit to integrate reading and writing skills.
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Award's Day
~Principal’s “A” Honor Roll Breakfast~
Parents of students who received “A” Honor Roll for the 3rd grade cycle are invited to join their child(ren) for the “A” Honor Roll Breakfast with the principal on March 27th from 8:30-9:00. Parental support is a crucial part in student success.
8:30 – 9:00
~3rd Grading Cycle Awards Day~
On March 27th, we will celebrate student success and achievement during our 3rd Grading Cycle Awards Celebration. Students in grades 1st-5th will be recognized for achievement in the following areas ~
“A” Honor Roll,
“A/B” Honor Roll
Citizenship
Perfect Attendance
9:10 – 9:40 – 1st grade Awards
9:45 – 10:15 – 2nd grade Awards
1:50 – 2:35 – 3rd-5th grade Awards
Nurse's Corner
Is it a COLD or the FLU?
Check your symptoms, and ask your doctor for advice.
Remember, a FLU SHOT is your best protection against the flu.
SYMPTOMS
COLD
FLU
Fever
- Rare in adults and older children, but can be as high as 102 F in infants and small children
- Usually 102 F, but can go up to 104 F and usually lasts 3-4 days
Headache
- Rare
- Sudden onset and can be severe
Muscle aches
- Mild
- Usual, and often severe
Tiredness and weakness
- Mild
- Can last 2 or more weeks
Extreme exhaustion
- Never
- Sudden onset and can be severe
Runny nose
- Often
- Sometimes
Sneezing
- Often
- Sometimes
Sore throat
- Often
- Sometimes
Cough
- Mild hacking cough
- Usual, and can become severe
4th and 5th Grade Parents – We Need Your Help!
April 9th and 10th, our 4th and 5th grade Gators will be participating in STAAR testing. We ask that you help your child be prepared for these two days of testing by following these important tips:
- Make sure that your child gets enough sleep.
- Feed your child a healthy, protein-rich and nutritious breakfast
- Speak positive about the STAAR test and let your child know that they will do great, and you will be proud of them no matter what.
- Attendance is critical!!! Make sure that your child is at school on time and ready for action every day that the state tests are being administered.
Thank you so much for being involved in your child’s academic success!
STAAR Day
Due to STAAR testing on
April 9th-10th
Youens Elementary will be closed to ALL visitors. The entire school will be in testing mode. Breakfast will be closed and parents should not bring student lunches.
Thank you for your understanding.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
· Tuesday, March 26 Houston Ballet Class – 4:00-5:00
· Wednesday, March 27 Principal’s Honor Roll Breakfast & Awards Day
· Thursday, March 28 Family Fitness Night – 5:00-6:30
Houston Ballet Class – 4:00-5:00
Student of the Month
· Friday, March 29 Field Day – K-3rd
· Tuesday, April 2 Houston Ballet Class – 4:00-5:00
· Thursday, April 4 Houston Ballet Class – 4:00-5:00
· Saturday, April 6 Girls’ Conference
· Tuesday, April 9 STAAR Math (5th grade) STAAR Writing (4th grade)
· Wednesday, April 10 STAAR Reading (5th grade)
· Thursday, April 11 STAAR Make-Up (4th-5th grade)
Progress Reports Go Home
· Friday, April 12 STAAR Make-up (5th grade)
· Saturday, April 13 Spring Fling – 9:00-1:00
· Tuesday, April 16 Graduation Pictures – Kindergarten & 5th grade
· Wednesday, April 17 Easter Photo Booth
· Friday, April 19 Holiday – No School