YSES Newsletter

Updated information on the FCPS response to the Coronavirus outbreak can be found at www.fcps.org/update

November 19 - Report cards mailed to students

November 20 - Learning materials & library book pickup

November 25-27 - Thanksgiving break, no instruction for students

Dear Yellow Springs Families,

I hope this message finds you all doing well, staying healthy and safe. It is hard to believe we are now in the month of November and quarter two of the school year! As we enter into the Thanksgiving season, the Yellow Springs staff would like to thank you all for your efforts in helping our students during virtual learning. We recognize all your efforts to make the best learning situations possible for your child(ren). We know it is not easy and we appreciate everything you are doing! I would like to extend my gratitude to the staff at Yellow Springs. Their hard work and continued commitment to our Yellow Springs Eagles is awe-inspiring!

As we move into quarter two, please know our teachers will be using due dates for assignments. Most assignments will have a two-week window for completion. If there are extenuating circumstances that your child(ren) will not be able to complete the assignment in the time frame, please contact the teacher. Please know this two-week window for assignment completion will include the assignments from specials classes (art, music, and physical education) too.

As you may have heard at the Board of Education's public meeting November 11, 2020, the Board voted that FCPS will move from the virtual learning model to the hybrid learning model for students in grades prek-12 beginning with the start of the second semester, Thursday, January 28, 2021. Parents will continue to have the option to keep their child(ren) enrolled in the virtual learning model. Please know communication will be coming from FCPS to determine your choice for your child(ren)'s learning model.

Please know that the Board's action includes the provision that the schedule is subject to modifications by FCPS Superintendent Dr. Terry Alban, working in collaboration with the Frederick County Health Department and considering metrics and guidance provided by the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland State Department of Education.

Wishing all our Yellow Springs families a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Best regards, Sue

Yellow Springs will be providing additional learning materials for all students to use while in virtual learning. These materials are being distributed on Friday, November 20th along with spiritwear and library book pickup.

All pickups will be curbside/drive-thru. We request that families follow the schedule below to help us avoid crowding:

Last Names A - D 12:00-1:00pm

Last Names E - J 1:00-2:00pm

Last Names K - M 2:00-3:00pm

Last Names N - S 3:00-4:00pm

Last Names T - Z 4:00-5:00pm

Families of 4th grade students are encouraged to come between 1pm and 4pm for a special 4th grade distribution. Any family that is unable to attend at their scheduled time may come during another time slot or can pick up on Monday 11/23 during normal office hours.

Due to the FCPS Thanksgiving break, the schedule for FCPS Food and Nutrition Services meal distribution will be different for Monday, November 23-Sunday, November 29.

From 11AM-1PM, all school and community locations will distribute to-go breakfast, lunch and supper meals as follows:

• Monday, November 23 -- meals for Monday only
• Tuesday, November 24 -- meals for Tuesday through Sunday

Mrs. Workmeister's websites:

For parents:

https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/yellow-springs-elementary/home

For students:

https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/yellow-springs-es/home

Helpful article: Helping Students Read Emotions Behind Masks

Coffee with the Counselor: November 19th

YSES is offering Math Support for Parents. If you have any math-related questions please email the YSES Math Specialist at Bonnie.Robinson@fcps.org for assistance or to schedule a time for a virtual meet.

The library pickup time on Friday, November 20 will be 12-5pm.

How does our family get started?

Step 1: First, access our Curbside Pickup Information for specific details. Important Note: Media classes will be asychronous in weeks with curbside book pickup. There are no Google meets for Media the week of November 16th.

Step 2: Next, complete this quick Parental Acknowledgement Form.

Step 3: Your child may begin placing books on hold!

See our How-To Guide. Students will also receive guided instruction on placing holds during library class.

Next Meeting- NEW DATE! Virtual meeting November 16th, 6:30pm. Click the Google Meet link to join: PTA Google Meet Link

Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser- Now through December 13th. Click the flyer for more information about this online fundraiser:

Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser

SpiritWear - SpiritWear orders have arrived! All SpiritWear will be distributed with the learning materials and library books on Friday, November 20th

PTA Membership - Joining the PTA is a great way to support our school! Our PTA sponsors Spirit Nights, fun family events throughout the school year, cultural arts programs, classroom subscriptions, and more! Annual dues is only $7.

Two ways to join!

Click the Google form link to join online: PTA Membership form

Click for a printable form and return to school: PTA Membership form

Students may have watched "The Energized Guyz Livestream Special" as part of their Science class last week. All students can receive a free Energy toolbox by following the directions in the flyer below:

The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation Winter Program Brochure is now available at https://cityoffrederickmd.gov/255/Parks-Recreation.

Program and league registration is open and can be done online at http://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/webtrac

or by calling 301-600-1492.

Email: kimberly.manley@fcps.org
Website: education.fcps.org/yses
Location: 8717 Yellow Springs Road
Phone: (240)236-1700