Youngsville Elementary Middle School

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This is a message from Youngsville Elementary School: Today, Thursday, October 24, 2024, we will be practicing our intruder drill, the time of this drill is not known. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we practice this important drill.

Attention Parents: SAVE THE DATE: A Title I Family Math Night will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 5-6 in the cafeteria. Our awesome teachers will have different math stations set up for our families to rotate around to and play the different math games. We will be giving away a math card game to all the students who attend. More information will be coming home as this gets closer! We hope to see you there!

Attention Parent, See the link below for the Pumpkin Carving Decorating Guidelines. This is a fun family activity; we look forward to seeing your creations! https://5il.co/2zfgx

Complete this survey to determine the need for computers used in the home by district students. If interested, COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. If you received a laptop for your child in the previous years, your child is ineligible to receive an additional laptop this year. https://tinyurl.com/5n8vv2ks

Attention Parents: 1. Parent Teacher Conference Day information is coming home with your child today for our upcoming Parent Teacher Conference Day on Monday, November 11th from 11-6. You will need to return the scheduling paper back to your child's homeroom so we can schedule you a time with your child's teacher. 2. Youngsville Elementary School will be having their Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31st at 1:00. The classroom teachers will be sending out specific information on the costume guidelines this year. We will be parading down Second Street and then back to the school for the Halloween parties to follow! We hope to see you all on the parade route. 3.Just a friendly reminder, if your child is going to be absent from school, excuses need to be turned into the office within three days of the absence to the school office. You may email student excuses to Mrs. Smoulder at smouldere@wcsdpa.org. If you are planning an educational field trip, the educational field trip form can be picked up in the office and needs to be turned in no later than one week prior to the scheduled trip. Please keep in mind that during our mandated state PSSA testing, educational field trips will not be approved. The dates for our PSSA testing for grades 3-5 are as follows: ELA: April 22-24 Math: April 28-29 Science: May April 30-May 1- Grade 5

Parent Teacher Conference Day will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 between the hours of 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Please contact your child's school to make an appointment.

There is no school on Monday, October 14th for Columbus Day! This is a teacher Act 80 Professional Development Day! Enjoy your long weekend!

Complete this survey to determine the need for computers used in the home by district students. If interested, COMPLETE ONE SURVEY PER SCHOOL AGED CHILD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD. If you received a laptop for your child in the previous years, your child is ineligible to receive an additional laptop this year. https://tinyurl.com/5n8vv2ks

Attention Parents: School Pictures are this Friday, October 11th; send your student with their best smile!

Attention Parents: Please see a Ballpark theme cafeteria day on Friday, 10/11/24: https://5il.co/2yd0g

Attention Parents: HOW COOL IS OUR SCHOOL! YES is submitting a video to the Erie News Now How Cool Is Your School contest. If selected as a winner, this 1.5-minute video will appear on Erie News Now. The video is comprised of collages of pictures and short video clips, so if a student appears in the video, it will only be for a few seconds and no identifying information shared. If you have previously indicated that you do not want your child to appear in any news publications, we have ensured they will not appear in the video. However, if you have not previously indicated this and you do not want them to be in this particular video, please call YES at 563-7207 no later than 4pm on Monday 10/7 so we can edit them out if they do appear in the video. We are so excited to highlight all the awesome things happening at YES! We think we have a pretty cool school!

Important Notice: Public Hearing on School Closure https://5il.co/2xu6f

Warren County School District Restructuring FAQ. https://5il.co/2xnic

Our first District Enrichment Day on September 18 was a resounding success! Students engaged in logic-based board games, tackled riddles, and cracked codes to unlock the Breakout EDU puzzle. They showcased their knowledge in a quiz bowl featuring challenging questions across science, math, English language arts, and history. Next week, they will be diving into project-based activities focusing on math, history, science, and writing.

Parents, please see the link below for information on our Hat Day on Friday, September 27th! Donate as you wish to this great cause! https://5il.co/2xgn8

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST PTO MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH AT 6:00! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! WE WILL MEET IN THE LIBRARY!

Attention Parents, please see the flyer below for the Dragon's Cheerleader Camp! https://5il.co/2wssu

Please read the attached letter from Superintendent Weber about School Safety. https://wcsdpaorg-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/dilksj_wcsdpa_org/ETAUqUKy7L1KvdLXlmbe3F8BGZ1GWHN0qqAxoKLka6GsOA?e=qjBM5N

**Attention Parents:** We wanted to address a rumor currently circulating on Snapchat regarding a threat to our schools. After a thorough investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police, they have confirmed that this threat is a hoax originating from Tennessee and poses no real danger to our students or staff. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our school community. Please rest assured that we are closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary precautions to ensure a safe environment for everyone. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance.