Y.E.S Indeed!
York Elementary School April Newsletter
April 2023-- Important Dates
Wednesday, April 5: Slushy Day
Friday, April 7 & Monday, April 10: No School
Monday, April 17: Wendy's Night Out
Wednesday, April 19: Slushy Day
Spring Book Fair
Our spring “Buy One Get One” book fair is quickly approaching! Keep a lookout for more information in the coming weeks. It will be held April 24-April 28 at YES. The book fair will be open from 3:30-7:00pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesday it will be open 2:30-7:00pm.
Parents and Teachers Together-- PATT
2023-2024 Class Lists
York Elementary School is committed to providing your student with an appropriate classroom placement that promotes relationships which lead to the highest potential of learning possible. Teachers spend a great deal of time considering student strengths and learning needs as we create class lists. We also try to form classes that are balanced (gender, social/academic factors, number of students, etc.) Parents obviously have unique insight into the special needs of their children. We also know personal family experiences with teachers are important in the planning process.
If you would like to offer input into your child’s specific academic or social-emotional needs, please submit your request(s) to Mrs. Friesen by email (kris.friesen@yorkdukes.org) by Friday, April 21, 2022. Please do not submit requests for a particular teacher or of particular friends as classmates as these will not be accepted. Prior personal family experiences with teachers will be considered. Parent input is valued; however, parent requests are not guaranteed as many factors come into play in creating classroom groupings.
Spring Testing
The next two months will provide several opportunities to collect information on how our students are progressing on state and national norms and standards. Please help us in encouraging your student to do their very best on a daily basis so we can really witness just how much growth has been made since the beginning of the school year!
Transportation Sign-up for next year
All students that are currently signed up for bussing for the 2022/23 school year, will automatically be signed up for bussing for the 2023/24 school year on the same route, bus and stop. If students are moving to a different address or not riding next year, please contact the bus barn at (402) 362-1988.
If your student does not currently ride the bus and will need to ride the bus next year, please fill out this form: bit.ly/ypsbus
Duke Branch open on Thursdays!
The Duke Branch of Cornerstone Bank is open every Thursday from 7:45-8:15. If students wish to deposit money, they may head into the library to deposit money and earn a reward for saving!
Girls on the Run Needs Coaches for Fall at YES
It’s time to show up for the next generation! Girls on the Run needs dedicated coaches to build confidence and character in girls at York Elementary next fall.
Not a runner? No problem! Coaching a GOTR team is about WAY more than running. It’s about teaching third- through fifth-grade girls valuable life skills like teamwork, communication and goal-setting as they train for a 5K run/walk.
Help young girls put their best foot forward with our transformational social-emotional learning program. GOTR provides coaches with the supplies and easy-to-deliver curriculum so YOU are confident in delivering the program.
The overall time commitment for first-time coaches is about 36 hours over 16 weeks. That includes 2 hours of online training modules; an in-person meeting in August (dates/locations vary), 20 meetings with your team during the season (late August to early November); CPR/First Aid certification, if required (one coach per site must be certified); and 5K day.
Coaches need to be confirmed by June 30 in order to host a program next school year, so complete the New Coach Application today or visit www.GOTRNebraska.org to learn more.
News from the Nurse
Fitness ideas for the entire family
Exercising as a family benefits everyone. As you work toward your own fitness goals, you set an excellent example for your children of committing to their own physical activity. So get creative and find ways to be active together, from playing tag with your toddler to rock climbing with your teen.
Explore the world with your child. Get involved in the things they enjoy doing.
- Take a walk or hike in nature. Not only will you all get great exercise, but without any electronics around, your child might enjoy talking to you.
- Invest in bikes and explore your city or town for new routes. Ride your bike or walk to lunch or dinner with the family.
- Dance. Just do it — let loose with your kids, have fun and get some great aerobic activity. Put on music your kids like (or some old-school rock they will laugh at) and get moving.
- Swim. When you go to the pool with your children, get in. Running in the shallow end and swimming in a pool are great ways to combine aerobic activity with family fun.
- Get involved in a sport that your kids can enjoy, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.
- Plan vacations in destinations that encourage outdoor activities. Find a vacation spot where you can ski, hike, surf or go rock climbing.
- Wherever you go, look for opportunities to add more physical activity to your family life. You'll enjoy time with each other and set your children up with healthy habits for the future.
Experiments
Try these suggestions to create family fitness fun.
1. Sit down with your kids and make a family activity plan.
2. Head outdoors for some exercise two times this week.
3. Try a family Yoga Session.
Contact Us
Katie Burger, Assistant Principal
Email: katie.burger@yorkdukes.org
Website: yorkpublic.org
Location: 1501 Washington Avenue
Phone: 402-362-1414
Facebook: facebook.com/YESDukePride
Twitter: @YESDukePride