Anna Yates Elementary Newsletter

February Newsletter

iReady Benchmarks Begin Wednesday!

Dear Anna Yates Families,


February 1 will begin the start of our iReady Benchmark 2 assessment; this will be our second of three benchmark opportunities we have throughout this year. We use this assessment as a tool to support our intervention block, support reteaching, ensure their daily iReady lessons are at an accessible level, and practice testing protocols and strategies for grades 3-5 that will participate in state testing later this year.


You can support their participation by reminding your child to:

  • Take their time and do not rush
  • Read each question and answer choice carefully
  • For math, show their work using scratch paper
  • For reading, read and reread each passage
  • Check their work!
  • Try their best!


Sincerely,

Mrs. Burke, Elementary Principal

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Congratulations To All Of The Students That Were Celebrated At Our EUSD Awards Night Last Week!

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Bring 100 Items: January 31

Bring 100 Items: January 31

As we celebrate on Tuesday, January 31 our 100th Day of School, students can celebrate in three ways:


  • Dress up like you are 100 years old
  • Wear 100 of something (make a shirt with 100 items on it, bracelets)
  • Bring in 100 items that can fit in a baggie that we will add to a community bulletin board in our lobby.


All students that choose to participate on Tuesday will be entered in a raffle that will be announced Friday.
Bring 100 Items: January 31
Spirit Week: February 13-17

Spirit Week: February 13-17

We will have daily themes as we celebrate a week of school spirit February 13-17 prior to our week long break. If your child is not participating in the daily themes, they are expected to be in uniform.


Monday: Twin Day

Tuesday: Valentine's Day

Wednesday: Dress Like An Animal Day

Thursday: Pajama Day

Friday: Anime Day OR Sports Day

Spirit Week: February 13-17
Family Bingo Night: February 15

Family Bingo Night: February 15

In the spirit of spirit week, we will have a Family Animal Bingo Night on Wednesday, Friday 15 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. (location TBD). We will have food and prizes so stay in your animal costumes, bring the family, and join us in a quick and fun family event!
Family Bingo Night: February 15
SSC Meeting: February 15

SSC Meeting: February 15

Please feel free to join us on Wednesday, February 15th at 3:30 p.m. for our School Site Council (SSC) Meeting as we decide Title 1 spending.


Please see the calendar on the website for the Zoom link.

SSC Meeting: February 15
No School: February 20-24

No School: February 20-24

There will be NO SCHOOL February 20-24, 2023 in observance of Presidents Week. School will resume Monday February 27th.
No School: February 20-24
Camp: February 21-24

Camp: February 21-24

Participants will engage in non-stop activities including art, sports, cooking, theatre arts, and more! Program days are Tuesday 2/21/23-Friday 2/24/23 from 7:30am-5:30pm. Campers will get breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day. We will sneak in academic games to keep your students minds sharp!


Program is free for all Anna Yates students. We are so excited to welcome all our campers for a fun and exciting break. Space is limited, so don't delay, register today! To register visit: https://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/676/Day-Camps .Give us a call: 510-596-4395 or stop by our office in Building B at the ECCL.

Camp: February 21-24
Arriving Daily, On Time Matters

Arriving Daily, On Time Matters

In reviewing the current attendance patterns, I will be making phone calls this week to families that thus far have missed considerable amounts of school during these first 100 days. My purpose is to understand, support, and help shift current negative patterns. I thank those of you that thus far have maintained positive attendance and I look forward to discussing how to increase positive attendance for those who thus far have had challenges in doing so.
Arriving Daily, On Time Matters