YOUNG SCHOLARS OF
GREATER ALLEGHENY
CHARTER SCHOOL
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News and Events
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Happy Spring Families!
As the flowers bloom and the sun continues to shine, YSGA is thrilled to be able to enjoy the great outdoors on our wonderful school grounds and yet remain cool while indoors. With many of our scholars attending hybrid learning, we want to keep a few key points in mind. Students are permitted in the building as early as 8:05 a.m. and are late after 8:45 pm. Breakfast concludes at 8:30 a.m. Though YSGA has relaxed our dress code for scholars for the remainder of the school year, please be mindful of the acceptable attire. Scholars must wear the school-issued uniform shirt and closed-toed shoes. Shorts, dresses, leggings, skirts, skirts, ripped, torn jeans, slides, sandals, or crocs are not permitted at any time. Keep in mind, when scholars are not attending in person, lessons continue for them online, let’s not lose momentum, we are in the home stretch. Let’s enjoy the rest of the year together.
Please make sure we have your most updated contact information. Remember to check your class tag and email for important updates.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school.
Kelli Humphries
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Happy Spring… and here comes Allergy Season!
As we welcome the green grass and budding trees, we begin to deal with allergic rhinitis (nasal swelling) and itchy eyes! Any of our students who have a diagnosis of Asthma are more likely to experience both itchy skin (atopic dermatitis) and the dreaded red and itchy eyes!
Our treatment of allergic conditions at school is to relieve the symptoms and to prevent infection. If a student is experiencing red eyes with clear discharge, we have them rinse their eyes with cool water and apply a cool compress. We also will encourage hand-washing with soap and water to avoid the contamination of the eyes from germs on the hands. If, however, there is drainage or discharge from the eyes which is green or yellow, or the eyes are stuck together, we suspect bacterial conjunctivitis and this must be investigated by a Doctor visit, with the child only being admitted back to school with a written MD note. Any medication to be administered at school must be accompanied by a written MD note as well as written parent permission. Any medication must come to school in the original Pharmacy /packaging container.
If the pollens are high outside, we will try to keep the windows closed as much as possible, use the air conditioning and the children will have indoor recess. Please be in touch with me, Karen Ieong, Your School Nurse, if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Karen Ieong
412-673-7300 x108
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Hi Families!
I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. I wanted to reach out to let you and your scholars know that I am available if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach me by email ([email protected]) or by phone (412-448-2746). Stay Healthy!
Character Education News
In Character Ed classes this month we are very busy learning about self-control: what it means and how we can practice it.
Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Below are many ways that you can help your child continue to learn about the theme of self-control through reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it! We have really enjoyed exploring this topic at school, and I hope your family will enjoy it just as much!
Read About It!
Here are some books to help you learn more about self-control:
Clark the Shark? by Bruce Hale
What Were You Thinking? by Bryan Smith
Practice It
Write down the names of several colors using a color other than the name of the color you are writing. For example, write the word “red” in black, or the word “purple” in blue. Have your child try to read the words written, not the color in which they are written. Encourage your child to go slow and think about what they are doing.
Talk About It!
• What is self-control and why is it important?
• Tell me about a time when you have had to use self-control.
• Why can it be hard to use self-control?
• What are some things you can do to make it easier to use self-control?
Lauren Kielbasa
Phone: (412) 673-7300, ext. 121
We want to ensure our families are being helped and supported in their time of need!
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Strengthening Reading and Writing skills
Mrs. Chalk's class (2B) has been learning how to research various topics for Science and Social Studies. The students had the opportunity to use their reading and writing skills and learn new topics! Students explored an online learning platform called PebbleGo. This unique platform reads to students, provides engaging resources, and covers a range of topics. This month our Scholars are researching insects and facts about the U.S Military!
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Spring at YSGA
Students at YSGA enjoy the outdoor space and nearby local park. Teachers take them outdoor on sunny days for lunch and recess time. They also enjoy their PE time outside with fun and activities.
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This year, Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny, along with all other schools in Pennsylvania, is still being directed to give the mandatory PSSA state assessment to all students in grades 3 -8 this spring. While we know that this can be stressful for our students, staff, and families, we are going to do our best to alleviate worries and concerns.
Our mandatory state testing will take place from May 10 – May 28. All testing will take place in person – even our online students are required to be in the building on assigned days.
Here are some ways that we are helping your student prepare in school:
- All 3rd – 8th Grade classes spend their afternoons completing skill-focused activities from our curriculum in intervention-style classes.
- Students are following a curriculum that is aligned with the testing standards.
- If your student is in the virtual setting on any of the days we offer live classes, please continue to have your student attend these classes. This is where much of our testing preparations take place, and it is important that your student attends.
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Here are some ways that parents/guardians can help your student prepare at home:
- Having students read for 20 minutes a night to increase reading stamina
- Completing math flashcards
- Completing all homework assignments
- Having students attend all intervention and afternoon sessions of school
As a school community, we all have the same goal: for our students to succeed in their education. We appreciate all of the support and hard work that you put in at home to help your student reach this goal.
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YSGA conducted the enrollment lottery on March 24 for the 2021-2022 school year. We are fascinated with the interest. We wanted to thank every single applicant for this joy. We have conducted a lottery for the first time in all grades, K-8. Respective families whose children got a spot at the lottery were contacted to complete enrollment packets. We do encourage our lottery winners to complete their enrollment packets in a timely manner. We ask those parents on the waitlist to be patients, we will contact you as soon as spots open up in the grade you have applied for.
We are committed to enriching the lives of students and ensuring their academic growth and success in life. On behalf of the entire YSGA staff and community, we thank you for your interest to become part of this diverse, involved, and dynamic community.
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Versailles Borough Officials Visit
On March 24, 2021, we had the opportunity to meet with Versailles Borough Officials, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the Mayor. They visited our school and were impressed by our progress and the vibrance we contributed to the community so far. We feel honored with a large number of participants. We also appreciate the warm welcoming of Versailles Officials to the YSGA community.
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PSSA ELA Testing: May 10 - 14, 2021
PSSA Math Testing: May 17 - 21, 2021
PSSA Science Testing: May 24 - 28 2021
Memorial Day (No School): May 31
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