Dear Parents,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your unwavering support and collaboration in your child's educational journey. Your commitment to their growth and development has been truly invaluable, and we deeply appreciate your partnership.

Together, we strive to create a nurturing and enriching environment where your child can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Your involvement in their education not only reinforces the importance of learning but also instills a sense of responsibility and dedication.

As we continue to work together, let us remain steadfast in our shared goal of providing the best possible education for your child. Your ongoing support and encouragement are instrumental in helping them reach their full potential.

Thank you once again for entrusting us with your child's education and for your continued partnership. We look forward to the continued collaboration and success ahead.

Warm regards,

Young Elementary Staff

4/1/24 Student and Staff Holiday

4/2/24 - 4/5/24 Assistant Principals Week

4/3/24 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

4/4/24 National School Librarian Day

4/5/24 End of 5th Six Weeks

4/8/24 6th Six Weeks begins; Eclispe

4/10/24 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Reading STAAR

4/11/24 Spring Individual Pictures and Class Pictures; Report Cards

4/12/24 5th Six Weeks Awards, 8am

4/17/24 5th grade Science STAAR

4/18/24 PK Field Trip

4/23/24 2nd Grade Field Trip

4/24/24 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math STAAR

4/30/24 Progress Reports

5/3/24 4th Grade Field Trip

5/21/24 End of Year Awards ( Times will come later)

5/22/24 Early Release and Last Day of School

There are many BRIGHT and amazing things happening daily at Young Elementary and we want to make sure we share them with you and our community. We introduce to you "The Sunshine at Young," a weekly photo dump of the BRIGHT, amazing things that our students and staff are excelling in!

Click below to see "The Sunshine at Young...." for the week of March 25th-29th.

Dear Families,

On Monday, April 8, Decatur will be on the edge of the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime Great North American Eclipse. We are excited to share this milestone with your students, and want to make sure they are able to experience the eclipse in a safe manner.

In the early afternoon on April 8, students will have the opportunity to go outside to view the eclipse. Protective eyewear will be provided for each student to wear, and our campus staff will monitor students to ensure the eyewear is on correctly before inviting students outside. The eyewear provided is thousands of times darker than standard sunglasses to protect students from the concentrated solar rays. To learn more about safety considerations associated with the eclipse, including skin protection, visit the NASA Solar Eclipse Safety website here.

If you do not wish for your student to view the eclipse, please CLICK HERE to complete the OPT-OUT Google Form. Deadline to opt out is April 3rd by 12pm.

In lieu of going outside, students will be able to watch NASA’s live stream of the event. Additional educational information that will be shared with students can be found here: Eclipse Video / Timing Infographic

Many of our staff members are planning to incorporate this event into their lesson plans to enhance the educational experience for all students. We are excited for our students to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event, and witness science in action! As always, parents are the ultimate decision-makers on whether or not their students will attend school. If you choose to keep your student home to view the eclipse, please notify our school as you would for any absence. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Lana Coffman

Principal

Young Elementary