YSES Newsletter
January 17, 2020
Calendar of Events
Monday, January 20 - Schools closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday, January 25 - PTA Spirit Night at Skate Frederick and Roy Rogers
Wednesday, January 29 - Schools closed, Teacher Work Day
Friday, February 7 - Term 2 Report cards distributed
Tuesday, February 11th - PTA Spirit Night at Plaza Mexico
Friday, February 14 - 2 hour early dismissal
Wednesday, February 19 - Middle school information night, Monocacy MS Cafeteria
Valentine's Parties - Friday, February 14th
Your child is welcome to exchange valentine cards with classmates as a part of the celebration. We ask that no candy/food items be attached to the card to share. Any cards with candy/food items attached will be returned. Also, please note this party is for Yellow Springs students only and siblings will not be allowed to attend.
Grade level party times:
Kindergarten 9:30 - 10:30 am
1st grade 10:00 - 11:00 am
2nd grade 9:30 - 10:30 am
3rd grade 12:15 - 1:15 pm
4th grade 12:15 - 1:15 pm
5th grade 11:15 - 12:15 pm
Pennies for Patients - Join the Hero Squad!
Elementary Magnet Program
Application information will be available beginning January 24, 2020, and may be obtained online at www.fcps.org/academics/elemmagnetprg. The 2020-2021 Elementary Magnet Program application is for students currently in Grades 2,3, and 4. If you need assistance accessing the online application, please contact the Yellow Springs office (240)236-1700.
A Magnet Program Overview for parents will be held on January 21, 2020, from 6:30 - 8:00pm in the Gov. Thomas Johnson Auditorium. The overview will include components of the magnet program and the processes leading to placement. If interested in attending, please register here. Please note that this meeting is designed for parents, not students. The snow date for this meeting is January 27th at the same time and location. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Advanced Academics at 301-696-6891.
Fifth Grade Parents - Mark your calendar - Monocacy Middle School Information Night
Monocacy Middle School will be offering an informational night for incoming sixth grade families on February 19th from 6:30-8:00 PM. Please attend to gain information about your child’s journey into middle school. Snow date is 2/26.
Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge!
Hundreds of libraries and schools across the nation will encourage their communities to read a target number of minutes and books.
Top-performing libraries and schools will earn the Golden Penguin and Random House awards. PRH pledges to donate $50,000 in prizes, including author visits and new books, to be shared among the winners. Let's light up the mind this winter! Happy reading, YSES!
Notes from the PTA
Winter Festival -
Thank you to everyone who supported our 1st International Night, especially the families who shared their experiences with our students. We would also like to thank Plaza Mexico, My Thai, and Il Forno for their very generous food donations!
Double Spirit Night - January 25th
Spirit Night at Skate Frederick! $10 fee includes skate rental. We hope you join us for this frosty and fun fundraiser! 2-5pm
Spirit Night at Roy Rogers(Rt. 26) - Join us after skating or just stop by for a bite! 4-7pm
Upcoming events:
Friday, February 7th - Movie Night
We will be showing Angry Birds 2. More details will be coming home soon!
Tuesday, February 11th - Spirit Night at Plaza Mexico
Monday, March 2nd - PTA Meeting
Yellow Springs Elementary
Email: kimberly.manley@fcps.org
Website: education.fcps.org/yses
Location: 8717 Yellow Springs Road
Phone: (240)236-1700