Eagle Express
November 17, 2023
From the Nest...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we want to take a moment and share how thankful we are for the opportunity to serve such a wonderful community. We are grateful to have the pleasure of working with your children every day.
As always, we thank you for your support and partnership. Wishing each of you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Warm regards,
Hannah Feldman & Lisa Wrzesinski
Save the Date
November
11/22-11/24 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/27 - 5th Gr. (Blankenship & Manley) ESSL Field Trip
11/28 - 5th Gr. (DeLany & Khan) ESSL Field Trip
December
12/1 - 2 Hr. Early Dismissal
12/1 - Q2 Mid-term
12/1 - Spirit Days begin - info below!
12/5 - Chorus Concert - 6:30 PM
12/25-12/29 - No School - Winter Break
Annual FCPS Survey
We invite you to participate in our school's 2023-2024 Family Survey. Your responses will remain anonymous and will be combined with the responses of other families. The survey will remain open until Tuesday, November 21st at 11:59 pm EST.
To access the survey online, go to: FCPS Family Survey 2023 - 2024
Important reminder: If you have more than one child enrolled in FCPS, please complete one survey per child.
Last year we had 224 surveys completed! We are hoping for even more participation this year. We value your communication and feedback on what we are doing well and what we could do better, so please complete the survey! Thank you in advance.
If you require a paper survey, please call the front office at 240-236-1700.
Important Message from Mrs. Feldman
In case you missed the Find Out First that went out earlier this week:
I have been struggling with some medical issues since this summer that requires me to undergo surgery on November 27th . While these problems will be completely resolved by the surgery, I will need a 6-week recovery period prior to returning to work. My last day at the building will be next Tuesday before Thanksgiving and I will be out until early to mid-January.
During this time, our fantastic Assistant Principal, Mrs. Lisa Wrzesinski, will assume the role of Acting Principal and we will welcome Ms. Kathy Prichard as our Acting Assistant Principal. Ms. Prichard is an outstanding retired FCPS Administrator who actually served as the Principal of Yellow Springs for three years from 2010- 2013! I am thrilled to have her return to support our staff and community.
While I will truly miss being present at the building, I am confident in Mrs. Wrzesinski’s strong leadership and understanding of our current school priorities and Mrs. Prichard’s experienced administrative support. I know that in my absence, our staff and students will carry on the amazing work that happens every day at Yellows Springs. If you have any concerns throughout my medical leave, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Wrzesinski or Mrs. Prichard.
Thank you for your support and understanding. I wish each of you a wonderful holiday season!
December Spirit Days!
Please see the Spirit Days Calendar and help us celebrate the days leading up to Winter Break!
Attendance Updates
Our goal is 96% attendance or better. The calendar is color-coded for your ease of reference:
- 96% or higher = green
- 93.1% - 95.9% = yellow
- under 93% = red
We thank you for supporting us in meeting our attendance goals by ensuring students are coming to school on time and every day that they are able to!
Reminder - Dismissal Change Procedures
New this year, students must be picked up by 3:00 pm if you would like them through the front office. After that time, you will need to get into the Car Rider line to pick up your child. Thank you for your assistance in ensuring our dismissal process is as smooth as possible.
Building Update
Schoology Updates & Tips
Reminder - you can find all your child's grades on Schoology. Here are 3 videos on how to check your student's grades in Schoology.
Schoology Ambassador: Heather Hyatt, heather.hyatt@fcps.org
Counselor's Corner
Community Resources and Support
Eviction Prevention: Rental and Energy Assistance
Food Distribution Web App: Frederick County GIS Food Distribution Public WebApp
If you are looking for immediate mental health support for yourself or a family member and aren’t sure where to begin, you can dial 211 to reach the Mental Health Association’s resource line. It is staffed 24/7 365 days a year and they do not charge for the service.
The Eagle’s Perch is up and soaring! Be sure to ask your students about their eagle bucks and what they might be saving for! If you are interested in helping to supply items for our store, please check out our Eagle Perch Wishlist
In need or school supplies, food, a bed or other assistance? We would love to help however we can. Please contact your counselor listed below.
Counselor Contact -
Konnar Pruett, konnar.pruett@fcps.org - Grades PK-2
Laura Hanlon, laura.hanlon@fcps.org - Grades 3-5
Notes From the PTA
Race for Education fundraising is underway! Please see the half sheet that went home yesterday for more information on how to get involved!
Community News
Spires Lacrosse Registration
Registration opens November 2023 through February 2, 2024.
For more information click here
Salvation Army Angel Tree
The Salvation Army is offering their Angel Tree for Christmas assistance once again. Please see the fliers for application information.
Citizenship Services
The Asian American Center of Frederick is offering citizenship services, from help applying for citizenship, to taking citizenship & English classes.
For English, click here
For Spanish, click here
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
SHP is an all-volunteer 501(C)(3) non-profit that builds twin beds and delivers them, FREE of CHARGE, to families in Frederick Co Maryland whose elementary, middle and high school kids ages 4-17 are sleeping on the floor, a couch or with their parents/guardians or siblings. Beds include NEW EVERYTHING: frames, mattresses, blankets, sheets, and pillows. In the last 5 years, the SHP chapter has delivered 1430+ beds to 766+ families in Frederick Co.
See the fliers for more information.
Yellow Springs Elementary
Front Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Email: Hannah.feldman@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/yses
Location: 8717 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, MD
Phone: 240-236-1700