YOUNG SCHOLARS OF
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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Discipline Office & Student Services Corner
Greetings from Mrs. Humphries

As we begin another term of remote learning, I would like to take this time to thank our YSGA’s parents, students, and teachers for continued dedication, commitment, and support.
We are grateful to be one of the few schools throughout the county that offers live lessons daily to our students. To ensure your scholar is most successful with remote learning, it is crucial your scholar attends the live sessions, completes and turns in assignments, and takes advantage of the help-tutoring sessions provided. Remember to follow up with your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns, we want to hear from you. 
Let’s make every day count!  
Lights! Be up and ready to start the day, log in by 8:45 am.
Cameras! All cameras must on, we need to see faces. 
Action! Let’s be active, attentive, and ready to learn.


Kelli Humphries
School Nurse Corner
As Young Scholars prepare to enter school for in-person learning, please be aware that any medication which needs to be given during school hours must follow the guidelines outlined on the Health Tab of our website.youngscholarscharter.org. All medications must be in the original pharmacy/ or packaging container. The need for any medication of a rescuing nature MUST be accompanied by an emergency care plan like an Asthma Action Plan or Food Allergy Action Plan, as well as detailed MD orders with a physician's signature. We also require the parent's written signature. ASTHMA is one of the most common chronic conditions in childhood and is characterized by wheeze, cough, tight chest, difficulty breathing. Signs indicating the need for emergency treatment are: when quick-relief medications (like Albuterol) aren’t working when rescue medication (like Albuterol) is not lasting 4 hours, Wheezing or chest tightness is severe, the child cannot talk or walk due to difficulty breathing, Lips/fingernails turn blue/grey. If your child has asthma, please be sure to have an Asthma Action Plan completed by your child’s physician for school, signed by you, AND PROVIDE RESCUE MEDICATION TO SCHOOL. AS always, I am available for any questions you may have.


Karen Ieong
School Counselor Corner
Hi Families! I wanted to reach out to let you and your scholars know that even
though we aren't in the school building yet, I am still 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

October was National Bullying Prevention Month. In Character Ed we celebrated
with a variety of lessons to raise awareness of bullying prevention and to teach
students about being a good friend. Here are some book titles and online resources
to assist you in continuing these conversations at home.

Websites:

  • www.pacer.org/bullying
  • www.stopbullying.gov
  • www.stompoutbullying.org

Book Titles

  • The Juice Box Bully by Bob Sornson &
  • Maria Dismondy
  • Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
  • Enemy Pie by Derek Munson
  • Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Talk About It: IS IT BULLYING?

  • When someone says or does something unintentionally hurtful and they do it once, that’s RUDE.
  • When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they do it once, that’s MEAN.
  • When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they keep doing it- even when you tell them to stop or show them that you’re upset – that’s BULLYING

Lauren Kielbasa 
Phone: (412) 673-7300, ext. 101

We want to ensure our families are being helped and supported in their time of need! 
Renzi Park
These past couple weeks, our K-3 team has organized socially distanced gatherings for students and families at Renziehausen Park. These small gatherings allowed classmates to meet one another in person and spend some quality time together off of Zoom. We have enjoyed having our scholars and their families join such for such activities as it gave us something to look for during this global pandemic.
YSGA Spirit Week

This past week our staff and students participated in spirit week to show their YSGA pride! Our week was filled will superheros, crazy hair, lots of blue, and amazing Halloween costumes. 

In-Person Help Hour

Mr. Nania has organized optional in-person tutoring for my families to help students catch up and complete their weekly assignments. Students are enjoying the extra help and the opportunity to get together with their classmates on Monday afternoons. 
New Building & New Location
We are very excited and proud to announce that we will be moving to our NEW SCHOOL BUILDING at 10 Center St in McKeesport, in-person classes will begin January 25, 2021. This building will allow us and our community to grow exponentially and provide better opportunities to our Young Scholars.
Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC)
We will be having our first parent-teacher conference on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. The schedule will be as follows:
  • Students will have a half-day schedule. Students will only participate in the first four morning classes. There will be NO afternoon classes.
  • The conferences will run from 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm. with appointments only
  • Homeroom/Subject teachers will assign around 15 to 20 minutes to meet with the families of each student. 
  • Our teachers may contact you via email, phone, or sign up genius to schedule the meeting times. Please accept and respond to these invitations in a timely manner.
Annual Turkey Drive
YSGA has started the Annual Turkey Drive Event. This is a special time to give back to our community, provide a great thanksgiving holiday season experience for all our families. Please join us to reach more families as they experience difficult and uncertain times.

November 6: End of First Quarter

November 9: First Day of Second Quarter