Welcome to 2026!

Important Dates to Remember

1/6 - Welcome Back To School-Students return !!!

1/16 - Early Release 12:30 p.m.

1/19 - No School -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/20 - PTO Meeting in the Library- 5pm

1/30 - No School

1/31 - PTO Family Skate Night

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well-rested and ready to embrace the exciting opportunities that the new year brings. I trust you had a wonderful winter break filled with quality time, relaxation, and joyful moments with your family.

As we return to school, it’s a great time to refocus and set goals for the months ahead. Whether it’s academic progress, personal growth, or involvement in extracurricular activities, we are committed to supporting your child every step of the way.

Attendance and Punctuality: Regular attendance is key to success. Let’s make this semester one of strong routines and great habits. Showing up on time helps set students up for success daily!
Health Services for students: Link if you are looking for health services for your student/s please use the link above to see what services are available through our Health Center.
Winter Safety: With colder weather still upon us, please remind your child to dress warmly and plan for any potential changes in drop-off/pick-up routines due to weather.

Golden Awards Winner for the month of December

We’re excited to share our Golden Awards Winners, celebrating classes that go above and beyond in following school expectations! Each month, classes have the opportunity to earn special Golden Awards in different areas:

🏆 Golden Xylophone (Music) – For outstanding participation and meeting all music expectations.
⚽ Golden Ball (P.E.) – For great participation and following all P.E. expectations.
🔔 Golden Whistle (Playground) – For classes that follow directions and freeze quickly when the whistle blows.
🍽️ Golden Tray (Cafeteria) – For classes demonstrating excellent cafeteria behavior.
🗑️ Golden Trashcan (Classroom) – For the cleanest classroom.
🪠 Golden Plunger (Restrooms) – For the cleanest bathroom.
🤫 Golden Quiet Sign (Breezeways) – For the quietest class while walking through the breezeways.

Congratulations to all of this month’s Golden Award winners! Keep up the great work, Cougars—let’s see who will take home the awards next month!

Mrs. Thompson's Class (Golden Xylophone)

Mrs. Conner's Class (Golden Ball)

Mrs. Paschall's Class (Golden Whistle)

Mrs. Jones's Class (Golden Tray)

Mrs. Norris's Class (Golden Trashcan)

Mrs. Dillon's Class (Golden Plunger)

Mrs. Arnold's Class (Golden Quite Sign)

Weather concerns

As we head further into the Winter months, it is important that you are aware of our Inclement Weather protocols and the many avenues to get information about school delays or closures.

SPS Inclement Weather Information

Please use the above link to sign up for the Flash Alert Messenger. This super handy and helpful.

Thank you Yolanda Community

We have been incredibly blessed by so many families during our food drive during November and December. We were able to share a lot of groceries with several families!

Additionally our Cougar Crew, continues to show up for our students during recess times and lunches. This is a HUGE help to have extra adults available for our students while providing supports in problem solving and supervision. GIANT THANKS!!

We’re so proud of the progress our students made during the first half of the school year, and we’re excited to see what they will accomplish in 2026. Together, we can help every child achieve their best.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and activities. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Here’s to a fantastic new year of growth, learning, and success!

Warm regards,

Principal Kari Isham Skelton

and

Assistant Principal Manny Plascencia