February 24, 2019

Hi YGS!
Believe it or not~spring is a month away! Lots of engaged learning continues at Yorkville Grade.

Family Night: This week we enjoyed a fun, engaging family night! Thank you for joining us for pizza, art, music, the book fair, and a literacy scavenger hunt! The night was inspired by author Katherine Roy. Our students will meet her in the spring! Thank you to the YGS staff for organizing such a great night for our community.

Read Across America:
YGS will celebrate the national Read Across America this Thursday, February 28th! Have your child come to school in PJ's and bring a pillow and blanket/sleeping bag. We will stop and drop everything at the end of the day to read! You can learn more about this day HERE .

Be Well!
~Mrs. Lech, YGS Principal
School & District Updates:

Illinois Readiness Assessment (IAR): Previously known as PARCC, The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) is the state assessment and accountability measure for Illinois students enrolled in a public school district. IAR assesses the New Illinois Learning​ Standards Incorporating the Common Core and will be administered in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Our third grade students will take this assessment (on the computer) in March and April. Specific detail schedules will be shared once confirmed so that you can prepare your child with a good night sleep and breakfast. You can read more HERE.

Music Performance for Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Our performance is coming up! Mark your calendar for a spectacular show on March 19th at Autumn Creek! Flyer below!

Six Flags Reading Logs: A friendly update: If you'd like you r child to receive a free ticket to Six Flags this summer, please fill out the reading log and turn it into Mrs. Marker this week. Contact her if you need another copy ([email protected]).

Fostering our Future Y115 awards is coming! Is there an educator you'd like to nominate?! Do so by filling out this short nomination  HERE.  The award ceremony is on April 17th.

Do you have a younger sibling at home?! Read the District update below:

Early Childhood Preschool Screening
Yorkville School District #115
At-Risk Preschool
If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 and are concerned about their development or readiness for preschool, you may have them participate in the Yorkville Community Unit School District preschool screening. This screening will provide you with a general picture your child’s development. The screening is required for entrance into the District preschool program. To set up an appointment for a preschool screening for your child please contact Sarah Gorges at 630/553-2356. 

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Kindergarten Registration for 2019-20120! Join us on either Tuesday March 5th or Thursday March 7th from 6:00-7:30 at Yorkville High School! Early registration helps us plan for the new school year!

On Point Speaker Series:
Are you concerned about how to keep your children safe online? If so, please attend the next On Point Speaker Series presentation "Cyber Safety: Kids & Tech" on Thursday, March 14. This free event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Yorkville Middle School Auditorium, 920 Prairie Crossing Drive, Yorkville. 
Social Emotional Learning News
CHAMPS: Our students will celebrate their 4,000 CHAMP goal on Read Across America Day. We are now working towards 4,500 bucks!

A Message From our PTO:
Hello Everyone!! There are some exciting PTO events coming up over the next month and we’d love to see you!! Our next meeting is going to be another online meeting!! This meeting will take place on March 12th at 9 am on Facebook. An invitation will be posted in the group page. If you are not a member of the Facebook group please email me at  [email protected]  and I can add you!! March 12th is also our Skating Party!! The flyer is attached below. Daddy Daughter Dance is coming up April 6th!! The committee has been working very hard. Trust us~ you won't want to miss this year's dance. A flyer will be sent home early March. 
Home Link:
When you read, we often want to encourage our child to 'make a movie in your mind.' That means as much as reading the words is important (decoding), understanding what's happening is equally important. Here's a guide when you read at home!
Upcoming Dates:
  • School Board Meeting: Monday, February 28th at 5:00 p.m.
  • Kindergarten Registration (August 2019): Tuesday, March 5th and Thursday, March 7th from 6:00-7:30 at YHS. Spread the word to your Kindergarten friends!
  • PTO Skate Night: Tuesday, March 12th at Aurora Skate Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • On Point Series: Cyber Safety: Thursday, March 14th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Music Performance (K and 1st): March 19th at 6:30 p.m. at Autumn Creek School
  • Battle of the Books: Finalist Round: Wednesday, March 20th at 5:30 P.M. at ACES.
  • Staff Volleyball Tournament: Come watch us play! April 5th!
  • Daddy Daughter Dance: April 6th from 6-8:00 p.m.
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