Youens Gator Gram
May 3, 2018
Youens Construction Crew
Youens Elementary is Building Bright Futures!
We are happy to have you in our school community! Lets work together help students shine BRIGHT!
STAAR Testing
STAAR Testing starts on May 14th through May 18th! Attendance is mandatory. If your student is in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, ensure that your students gets a good night sleep, a good hearty breakfast and reports to school on time.
*On STAAR days, the campus is closed to visitors.
Perfect Attendance Drawing
Students with Perfect Attendance
May 7-May 25
will have a chance to win a
girl’s or boy’s bike.
So remember it “Pays to be at School each Day!”
Principal’s “A” Honor Roll Breakfast
Parents of students who received “A” Honor Roll for the 4th grading cycle are invited to join their child(ren) for the “A” Honor Roll Breakfast with the principal on May 23rd Parental support is a crucial part in student success.
8:30-9:00
4th Grading Cycle Awards Day
May 23rd, we will celebrate student success and achievement during our 4th Grading Cycle Awards Celebration. Students in grades 1st-4th will be recognized for achievement in the following areas:
“A” Honor Roll,
“A/B” Honor Roll
Citizenship
Perfect Attendance
Teacher Choice
9:10 – 1st grade Awards
9:45 – 2nd grade Awards
1:50 – 3rd -4th grade Awards
5th Grade Celebration
May 24th at 8:45 a.m., we will celebrate student success and achievement during our End of Year 5th grade Celebration.
The cap and tassel sale is happening right now! Don’t forget to get yours!
Dates to Remember
may 7-11
staff appreciation week
monday, may 14
staar math – gr. 3-4
staar math retest – gr. 5
tuesday, may 15
staar reading – gr. 3-4
staar reading retest – gr. 5
Wednesday, may 16
staar science – gr. 5
staar make-up – gr. 3-4
thursday, may 17
summer photo booth
attendance celebration and gator event
progress reports go home
friday, may 18
field day – gr. 4-5
student of the month breakfast—8:45
staar retest make-up – gr. 5
tuesday, may 22
kindergarten graduation – 8:45; 1:00
wednesday, may 23
principal’s honor roll breakfast
awards day
thursday, may 24
5th grade graduation – 8:45
friday, may 25
attendance drawing (perfect attendance all year)
report cards go home
last day of school