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April ENCORE Calendar

April Breakfast Menu

April Lunch Menu

Monday, March 30th- April 2nd: YES Spring Book Fair

Wednesday, April 1st: Early Dismissal and Slushies!

April 3rd & April 6th- NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 8th: Early Student Dismissal

Wednesday, April 15th: Early Student Dismissal and Slushies

Monday, April 20th: Wendy's Night Out

Wednesday, April 22nd: Early Student Dismissal

Wednesday, April 29th: Early Student Dismissal and Slushies

It's that time of year to register for Preschool. Below is the link for the online application for anyone that would like to apply at all PLAY locations. Returning families do not need to fill out a new application, just contact their child’s current teacher.

We ask that preschool applications are completed as soon as possible. Placements cannot be made until applications are complete (all supporting documentation needs to be turned in for an application to be considered complete). We will start accepting students at the end of April. Be sure to have your application completed if you would like to be considered for one of the PLAY preschool locations.

Please reach out to Katie Burger with any questions: katie.burger@yorkdukes.org

Preschool Application in English

Preschool Application in Spanish

York Elementary School is committed to providing your student with an appropriate classroom placement that promotes relationships which lead to the highest potential of learning possible. Teachers spend a great deal of time considering student strengths and learning needs as we create class lists. We also try to form classes that are balanced (gender, social/academic factors, number of students, etc.) Parents obviously have unique insight into the special needs of their children. We also know personal family experiences with teachers are important in the planning process.

If you would like to offer input into your child’s specific academic or social-emotional needs, please submit your request(s) to Mrs. Burger by email (katie.burger@yorkdukes.org) by Friday, April 17, 2026. Please do not submit requests for a particular teacher or of particular friends as classmates as these will not be accepted. Prior personal family experiences with teachers will be considered. Parent input is valued; however, parent requests are not guaranteed as many factors come into play in creating classroom groupings.

All students that are currently signed up for bussing for the 2025/2026 school year, will automatically be signed up for bussing for the 2026/2027 school year on the same route, bus, and stop. If students are moving to a different address or not riding next year, please contact the bus barn at (402) 362-1988.

If your student does not currently ride the bus and will need to ride the bus next year, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/KGTransReg26-27

• KOOL radio is our April Community Partner on April 2nd and be doing radio interviews for those who want to participate.
• Last day for Duke Branch deposits is April 9th. Letters will be sent home with your child’s final balance from this school year.
• For those graduating from the program, checks will be coming in the mail this year.
• Ice Cream party on April 24th for all those who deposited at least once this school year.

The next two months will provide several opportunities to collect information on how our students are progressing on state and national norms and standards. Please help us in encouraging your student to do their very best on a daily basis so we can really witness just how much growth has been made since the beginning of the school year!

Fitness ideas for the entire family

Exercising as a family benefits everyone. As you work toward your own fitness goals, you set an excellent example for your children of committing to their own physical activity. So get creative and find ways to be active together, from playing tag with your toddler to rock climbing with your teen.

Explore the world with your child. Get involved in the things they enjoy doing.

• Take a walk or hike in nature. Not only will you all get great exercise, but without any electronics around, your child might enjoy talking to you.
• Invest in bikes and explore your city or town for new routes. Ride your bike or walk to lunch or dinner with the family.
• Dance. Just do it — let loose with your kids, have fun and get some great aerobic activity. Put on music your kids like (or some old-school rock they will laugh at) and get moving.
• Swim. When you go to the pool with your children, get in. Running in the shallow end and swimming in a pool are great ways to combine aerobic activity with family fun.
• Get involved in a sport that your kids can enjoy, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.
• Plan vacations in destinations that encourage outdoor activities. Find a vacation spot where you can ski, hike, surf or go rock climbing.
• Wherever you go, look for opportunities to add more physical activity to your family life. You'll enjoy time with each other and set your children up with healthy habits for the future.

Experiments

Try these suggestions to create family fitness fun.

1. Sit down with your kids and make a family activity plan.

2. Head outdoors for some exercise two times this week.

3. Try a family Yoga Session.

katie.burger@yorkdukes.org

Dan Flynn, Assistant Principal

dan.flynn@yorkdukes.org

Website: yorkpublic.org
Location: 1501 Washington Avenue
Phone: 402-362-1414
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Twitter: @YESDukePride