Eagle Express
August 3, 2023
From the Nest...
We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying a relaxing and fun Summer! We have had some additional staffing changes occur since the end of the school year and wanted to keep you updated.
We Will Miss and Send Our Best Wishes to these Outgoing Eagles:
Jordyn Schiavone, who is moving on to another teaching adventure
Molly Jacques, who is moving on to another teaching adventure
We Give a Warm Welcome to our New Eagles:
Brandon Nicklas - new .4 Art Teacher (W & TH)
Cenica Korrell - new .2 Art Teacher (F)
Misha Khan - new 5th Grade Teacher
Charis Loomer - new K Teacher
Christy Evans - new Special Education Long Term Substitute
Please click here for an updated Staff Directory for the 2023-2024 School Year. Teacher Assignment Letters will be mailed from the school on Tuesday, August 8th. Assignments will also be available via Schoology beginning Friday, August 11th.
Important beginning of the year events are listed below - please mark your calendars!
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back in a few short weeks!
Warm regards,
Hannah Feldman & Lisa Wrzesinski
Save the Date
August
8/8 - Teacher Assignment Letters Mailed
8/15 - New Family Orientation 6:30-7:30 PM
8/17 - Staff reports back to school
8/21 - Open House
- 2:00-2:45 - Last Names A-M
- 3:15-4:00 - Last Names N-Z
8/23 - First Day of School for Students
September
9/4 - No School - Labor Day
9/6 & 9/7 - Picture Days
9/6 - K-2 Back to School Night 6:30-7:30 PM
9/7 - 3-5 Back to School Night 6:30-7:30 PM
9/14 - Meet & Greet w/ YSES Staff @ Tuscarora Creek Clubhouse 6:30-7:30 PM
9/19 - 4th Gr. Field Trip - Frederick Fair
9/21 - 3rd Gr. Field Trip - Frederick Fair
9/22 - 3.5 Hr. Early Dismissal
9/22 - Q1 Midterm
9/23 - No School - Yom Kippur
9/27 - Meet & Greet w/ YSES Staff @ Clover Hill Community 6:30-7:30 PM
New Family Orientation
Open House
- Last Names A-M - 2:00-2:45 PM
- Last Names N-Z - 3:15-4:00 PM
Back to School Night
This event is for parents/guardians only and will focus on the curriculum and class expectations from your child’s classroom teacher. There will be two sessions each night to accommodate families with multiple children in those grade levels.
- Grades K – 2nd - Wed., September 6 – 6:30-7:30 PM
- Grades 3rd – 5th - Thurs., September 7 – 6:30-7:30 PM
NEW - 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
Counselor Contact -
Konnar Pruett, konnar.pruett@fcps.org - Grades PK-2
Laura Hanlon, laura.hanlon@fcps.org - Grades 3-5
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
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