Eagle Express
September 29, 2022
From the Nest...
The weather has started to turn cool and pumpkin patch visits have begun. Fall is definitely in the air! Remember, as we settle into the fall weather, please check temperatures and be sure to send your child with proper clothing for recess and outdoor play. If your child comes home without his/her sweatshirt or jacket, please have them look in the lost and found. We are already accumulating a lot of items!
Conferences are coming up the second week of October. Our teachers look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's progress. You are welcome to sign up for a Virtual or In Person conference again this year. Please see below for more information regarding the schedule for that week and how to sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher.
As always, we thank you for your continued support and partnership in our educational program.
Warm regards,
Hannah Feldman & Lisa Wrzesinski
Save the Date
October
10/5 - No School - Yom Kippur
10/6 - Shine Like a Star Spirit Day (wear Neon Colors)
10/7 - K Field Trip to Summers Farm
10/12 - Open 4 Hrs. Late - Evening Conferences
10/13 - Open 4 Hrs. Late - Evening Conferences
10/13 - PTA Spirit Night - 4-8 PM @ MOD Pizza
10/14 - "Toad"ally Awesome Twin Spirit Day
10/14 - 3.5 Hr. Early Dismissal - Afternoon Conferences
10/19 - End Q1
10/19 - Game On Spirit Day (wear your favorite video game or sports team shirt)
10/20 - No School - Teacher Work Day
10/21 - No School - PL Day
10/28 - Mario Tanooki Spirit Day (wear animal print or animal accessories)
10/31 - Race for Education - Wear your YSES Grade Level Colored Shirt!
Conference Information
Our Conference Week schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, October 12 & Thursday, October 13
Doors open at 12:30 PM and school begins at 1:00 PM.
Dismissal is normal time
Lunch will be provided in an abbreviated schedule
Friday, October 14
Arrival is normal time
Dismissal begins at 12 pm.
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to students in an abbreviated schedule
To sign up for Conferences - please follow the directions below:
Click the button below to access the conference sign ups
Find the teacher whom your child has and click their name to go to their Sign Up Genius page
Select a time and day to attend*
In the Comment section, please write your child's name and if you want a virtual or in person conference so that teachers can prepare accordingly.
Feasibility Study - UPDATE!!
At the BOE meeting last night, Staff recommended approval of the Yellow Springs Elementary School Feasibility Study, including the recommendation to replace the school on the Tuscarora Creek/Sanner site.
Two future elementary schools, one on the northern and one on the eastern side of Frederick City, were included in the 2022 Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP). One of the new schools is scheduled to begin design in FY24 while the other will begin in FY25. The replacement of Yellow Springs Elementary School on the Tuscarora Creek/Sanner school site will serve as the new northern Frederick City area elementary school. The new building will add approximately 300 additional seats to serve this growing part of the County. The design for this project will begin in FY24 (July 1, 2023). The new school is slated to open in August 2026
The BOE approved this recommendation unanimously.
Dismissal Change Reminders
Additionally, students must be picked up by 3:15 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.
Schoology Updates & Tips
Click on our Parent View playlist to see all our parent account training videos or select from the menu below to create the best user experience.
With midterm here and conferences right around the corner, you might want to check on your child/s grade. Here are some videos to show you how:
Looking Up Grades - Enrollments Screen and Grade Report
Looking Up Grades-Course Level
Schoology Ambassador: Heather Hyatt, heather.hyatt@fcps.org
Counselor's Corner
Thank you to all the parents who filled out our counseling survey! The feedback you provided will help us as we plan our small groups and classroom lessons. Our first round of small group planning is in the works and will begin mid to late October!
The Eagle’s Perch is open for student shopping this week. Be sure to ask your children about their eagle bucks and what they might be saving for!
Counselor Contact -
Konnar Pruett, konnar.pruett@fcps.org - Grades PK-2
Laura Hanlon, laura.hanlon@fcps.org - Grades 3-5
PTA News
Race for Education
The Race for Education will be October 31! Race Packets are going home today! There are lots of fun incentives so sign your child(ren) up today!
We are looking for volunteers and sponsors!! If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail Abbie Mueller at ysesptatreasurer@gmail.com. If you would like to sponsor one of our top prizes, you can order via our Amazon wishlist and ship right to school:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18LRPNNJJ4AF2?ref_=wl_share
Parent Teacher Conferences - Dinner Sign Up
It is that time of year for parent/teacher conferences. Please help us show our appreciation to our teachers and staff by donating items requested in our SignUp Genius - all the details are there!
This year we will be providing a Taco Bar dinner on Wednesday, October 12th and snacks on Friday, October 14th.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0d4cada729a7fac34-staff
Community News
Adventure Park is providing FCPS students with free Fall-Fest admission thru October 31. Click here for more information.
Join the 2nd annual Children’s Business Fair. Will be Saturday November 5th from 12-3pm. This year they will be hosting up to 100 businesses! This event is being offered to any child ages 6-17 years old who lives in or outside Frederick County or up to 12th grade for FCPS students. Participation is free and the children get to keep 100% of their sales. The Acton Children's Business Fair, Frederick, MD and Global STEM +AR Outreach Foundation, Inc believe this is an excellent opportunity for students to experience entrepreneurship, apply math skills, and learn people skills. Use the link below to check out the flier and where to sign up.
Yellow Springs Elementary
Email: yses.attendance@fcps.org
Website: https://edu.fcps.org/yses/
Location: 8717 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-1700
Twitter: @MrsFeldmanFCPS