Youngsville Elementary Middle School

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.

Weekly Math Fun: Fact Fluency Memory Match! 🧠🎲 This week, make math fun and interactive with Fact Fluency Memory Match! This game turns math fact practice into an engaging challenge that builds confidence and speed. Ways to Extend the Learning: ✔️ Make it multi-step – Match a problem to two cards (e.g., 6 × 7 = 42 and 42 ÷ 6 = 7).✔️ Incorporate word problems – Write a math fact on one card and a short word problem that matches on another.✔️ Try fractions & decimals – Match ½ to 0.5 or ¾ to 75% for an extra challenge.✔️ Increase the difficulty – Instead of direct answers, match a fact with an equivalent expression (e.g., 3 × 4 to 6 × 2). With endless variations, this game keeps math exciting for all ages! Stay tuned for next week’s post, where we’ll introduce another creative way to build math skills at home! 🔢✨

Dear Families, Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. A love of independent reading boosts academic success. Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair: Dates: Friday, May 16 Friday, May 30 Location: Youngsville Elementary School Gymnasium Family Event schedule and location: Come during your Special Visitor Lunch Day (Cash or cards only) There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/youngsvilleelementary While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds. If you cannot join us for the book fair in person, you can shop online. Access online shopping through our book fair homepage website above. From there, scroll down to the ONLINE SCHOPPING section and click SHOP NOW. Then sign in using an existing Scholastic account or create a new one. Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.

Reminder: Kindergarten Roundup is right around the corner for SAES! The first Kindergarten Roundup session will be this Monday, May 5th, at Sheffield Area 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 EES, YES, and WAEC If you know someone else with a child ready for kindergarten, please share the information with them.

Navigating Social Media and Gaming Apps Safely Age recommendations alone are insufficient to ensure your child has a positive experience with social media apps and online games. Following our ABC model (safe Access, clear Boundaries, and open Communication) will help keep your child safe online. https://wcsdpa.onlinesafetyhub.io/parent/articles/navigating-social-media-and-gaming-apps-safely

Due to pending Severe Weather all after school activities have been cancelled for today, 4/29/2025.

Weekly Math Fun: Weather Graphing Fun! ☀️📊​ This week, turn weather observations into a hands-on graphing activity! Tracking the weather helps kids build skills in data collection, pattern recognition, and statistics while making learning fun and relevant.​ Math Connections:​ 🌦 Data Organization – Creating a chart reinforces how to categorize and track information over time.​ 📉 Graphing Skills – Recording daily weather builds an understanding of bar graphs, line plots, or pictographs.​ 🔎 Pattern Recognition – Discussing trends in the data helps develop critical thinking.​ 💡 Prediction & Probability – Kids can use their observations to make predictions about upcoming weather patterns.​ Try extending the activity by comparing temperatures, tracking wind speeds, or exploring seasonal weather trends. Stay tuned for next week's activity, where we'll bring more math into real-world experiences! 🌎📏✨​

Attention Parents: Our ELA PSSA testing went well this week! Our students and staff did a fantastic job with our state testing, so proud to be an Eagle! Next week we are testing for Math on April 28-29 and Science 5th grade only: April 30-May 1! Also, there is no school on Friday, May 2nd as that's an Energy Day!

Kindergarten Roundup 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 for more information or the Registration tab on the district webpage: https://www.wcsdpa.org/o/wcsd/page/registration.