Eagle Express
April 18, 2024
From the Nest...
Last week we met with all grade levels for our Town Hall meetings. We love these opportunities to talk with each grade on a more personal level. Our Kindergarten-2nd graders learned about being flexible and its importance. Ask your child what it means to be a "palm tree!"
Our 3rd-5th graders learned about MCAP, why they take the assessment, and test taking strategies. We are proud of our 3rd and 4th graders for completing the MCAP ELA assessment this week. Next week our 3rd graders will begin the Math assessment and 5th graders will begin their ELA assessment. Please continue to support your child(ren) at home throughout testing by helping them get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and remind them to do their best work on the assessments.
We hope each of you have a wonderful and restful break! As always we thank you for your support and partnership.
Warm regards,
Hannah Feldman & Lisa Wrzesinski
Save the Dates
April
15-30 - MCAP Testing Window - see below for schedule
May
2 - 2 hr. Early Dismissal
2 - Q4 mid-term
9 - 5th Grade Panoramic Picture Day
14 - No School - Primary Election Day
15 - PTA Mtg. 7-8 PM
16 - Night of the Arts 6:30-7:30 PM
17 - Family Fun Night!
22 - Field Day
23 - 4th & 5th Gr. Band Concert @ GTJHS 6:30 PM
27 - No School - Memorial Day
30 - Gr. 3-5 Math Festival 6:30-8:00 PM
June
5 - 5th Gr. Ceremony 1:30-2:30 PM
7 - Students Last Day
MCAP Testing Schedule 2024
Kindergarten Registration is OPEN
Night at a Flying Cows Game
Mark your calendars for a YSES Take Over Event! Yellow Springs Elementary will have a Night Out at a Frederick Flying Cows game at Hood College on Friday, May 10th! To purchase discounted tickets click here. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the game!
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
To visit the FCPS page, please click here:
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.
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
PTA News
PTA Student Directory - We are updating our school directory! Please click the link below and submit your response.
Community News
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
School Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Front Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Email: Hannah.feldman@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/yses
Location: 8717 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick, MD
Phone: 240-236-1700