Youngsville Elementary Middle School

SAVE THE DATE: Come Celebrate Our 5th Graders! We’re sending off our awesome 5th grade students with a Clap-Out on Friday, June 6th, and we’d love for you to join us! Here’s how it’ll work: Families who want to cheer on their 5th grader should gather outside the main entrance and line the sidewalk from the gym doors to the front office doors. This will create a fun send-off path for our students as they walk through. A few quick reminders: Be sure to arrive by 2:20 PM with the clap-out at 2:30. If you want to snap a quick photo, that’s totally fine — just keep it moving so we can get students back inside by 2:45 PM. Students will not be allowed to leave early. They’ll head home the same way they normally do. This helps us keep things safe and smooth for everyone and gives teachers a chance to say one last goodbye. Thanks so much for understanding — YES families are the best!

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Attention Parents: With rain expected tomorrow and Thursday, the Bike to School Day will be held next Wednesday, June 4th! The weather looks quite favorable next week! We will meet at 7:10 with our bikes at the old PNC Bank building. We hope to see you there!

This Week’s Math Moment: Fractions with Dominoes! 🎲➗ Dominoes aren’t just for games—they’re perfect for exploring fractions in a way that’s hands-on and visual! Use the dots on each domino to build, compare, and simplify fractions in a fun and stress-free way. This activity can grow with your child: 🔸 Younger learners can practice identifying and simplifying fractions 🔸 Older students can add, subtract, or even write equations using the values they create 🔸 Try turning it into a fraction memory match or sorting challenge! All you need is a domino set and some curious math minds. Make fractions make sense—one dot at a time! 🌟 Stay tuned for next week’s activity for more hands-on math fun at home!

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for WAEC! The final WCSD Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Tuesday, May 27th, at Warren Area Elementary Center from 2:00-6:00 PM. Each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Roundup session so interested parents can meet with various people to learn more about kindergarten and complete helpful screenings. Please see the flyer below or the Registration tab on the district webpage: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration for more information. If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.

ATTENTION: Walk to School Day for 2025 has been cancelled. We hope for better weather next week for our Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 28th!

Attention Parents: Due to the rainy upcoming forecast, tomorrow's WALK TO SCHOOL DAY will be moved to the original rain date of Thursday, May 22.  We meet in front of the TMC Tax Experience/White Cane Coffee Building (the old Youngsville PNC Bank) at 7:10am. We start walking by 7:15am. to school! We hope to see you there!

Attention Parents: Due to the upcoming rainy forecast; The K-2 Spring Concert this Thursday, May 22nd will be held indoors in the gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:00! We hope to see you there!

Attention Parents: Today our school will be walking over to Water Street around 1:45 to line up to watch the funeral processional for Cpl. Glenn Hodak. Youngsville Police Department is going to block off Water Street to allow our students to watch at a safe distance this historical event down West Main Street. We will walk back to school well in advance of our dismissal times.

Weekly Math Fun: Measurement Mix! 📏🔍 This week, turn simple household items into math tools with a fun, hands-on activity that explores length, comparison, and units of measure! Whether your child is using crayons or measuring tape, they’ll build important math concepts through active exploration. Extend the Learning: 🧮 Estimation Practice – Before measuring, ask your child to guess how many objects long the line will be. Were they close? What might affect their estimate? 🔄 Try New Objects – Switch it up by using different non-standard units: LEGO bricks, spoons, toy cars—anything that fits the line! 📊 Record & Compare – Create a chart with the name of each object and how many it took to measure the line. Which item gave the most accurate result? 💬 Ask Thinking Questions – •“Why might your measurement change if you use different objects?” •“When might it be important to use a ruler instead of other items?” This activity builds number sense and introduces key concepts in estimation, measurement, and precision—all with tools you already have at home. Stay tuned for next week’s post, where we’ll explore another way to make math fun and meaningful in everyday moments! 🧠✨

Walk to School Day Wednesday, May 21 (The RAIN DATE has been scheduled for Thursday, May 22.) We meet in front of the TMC Tax Experience/White Cane Coffee Building (the old Youngsville PNC Bank) at 7:10am. We start walking by 7:15am. We walk over the bridge and safely cross the students onto Second Street. Dismissal will go as normal.

Attention Parents: On Tuesday, May 20th; The Front Visitor Parking Lot will be blocked off for the AM as we have a crane coming to install a unit that needs to be lifted up to the roof of the school building. The crane will arrive around 8:30! Until 8:30, parents may drop off their child at the front entrance curb or park at the side parking lot and walk their child up to the building. Van drop offs in the morning will also run the same! After 8:30, parents who are dropping off their child to school due to an appointment or other reasons, will need to park at the side of the building and walk their child into the building. We don't anticipate this process taking more than an hour or so. Thank you for your patience in this process!

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for YES! The next WCSD Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Tuesday, May 20th, at Youngsville Elementary School from 2:00-6:00 PM. Each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Roundup session so interested parents can meet with various people to learn more about kindergarten and complete helpful screenings. Please see the flyer below or the Registration tab on the district webpage: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration for more information and the schedule of the last session at WAEC If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for YES! The next WCSD Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Tuesday, May 20th, at Youngsville Elementary School from 2:00-6:00 PM. Each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Roundup session so interested parents can meet with various people to learn more about kindergarten and complete helpful screenings. Please see the Registration tab on the district webpage for more information: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration. If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.

Attention Parents, Please see information below on our Spring Dance tomorrow night, Friday, May 16th! We hope to see you there. Just a reminder, students must be accompanied by an adult during the dance. https://5il.co/3g838

Attention Parents, our first Special Visitor's Luncheon is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, May 16th for Grade K, 3, and 4! Nutrition will be set up with check in tables at the main entrance at 10:10. Once visitors are checked in, Kdg visitors are to report to Cafeteria A, 3rd grade visitors will remain in the lobby, and 4th grade visitors will report to the Gym. We will have staff on hand to guide you where to go! The students will come down to meet their visitor at 10:40; Kdg and 3rd grade students and visitors will get in the food line first and fourth grade will line up next. We will have our book fair set up in the gym, so please be sure to go down to the gym before you leave to check out this event! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Attention Third Grade Parents: Our students are going on the Woodmobile field trip tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13th on the Warren County Fairgrounds. Third grade students will be departing around 11:15 and will return around 2:15. Students will be eating lunch at the event. Please be sure to dress your child for the weather! Thank you!

Attention Parents: Our Scholastic Book Fairs are coming up quickly in conjunction with our Special Visitor's Luncheons scheduled for this Friday, May 16th and Friday, May 30th! Here is some important information tied to the book fairs! We hope to see you there or you can shop on-line! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/youngsvilleelementary

Weekly Math Fun: Fractions with Homemade Playdough! 🧂➗🎨 This week, bring math into the kitchen with a hands-on fraction activity your child will love—making playdough! Measuring ingredients offers the perfect opportunity to explore whole, half, and quarter measurements in a real-world setting. Math Learning in the Kitchen: 🍴 Practice Equivalent Fractions – Use different measuring cups to build one whole. 🧠 Build Number Sense – Talk through what it means to double or halve a recipe. 🥣 Compare Quantities – Ask questions like, “Which ingredient do we use the most of?” or “How much more salt than cream of tartar?” 🖐 Reinforce Math Vocabulary – Use terms like cup, half, quarter, double, and equal parts while mixing and measuring. Once the playdough is ready, shape it into numbers, fractions, or math symbols to keep the learning going! Stay tuned for next week's post, where we’ll explore another creative and practical way to practice math at home! ✨📏

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for EES! The next WCSD Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Monday, May 12th, at Eisenhower Elementary School from 2:00-6:00 PM. Each elementary school will host a Kindergarten Roundup session so interested parents can meet with various people to learn more about kindergarten and complete helpful screenings. Please see the flyer below or the Registration tab on the district webpage: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration for more information and the schedule of sessions at YES and WAEC If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.