Ynez Newsletter
Some thoughts for the starting school year
We are about to complete the 2024-25 school year. Students have worked hard all year and we are excited to see the results from your iReady diagnostics. I hope that you have a relaxing and safe summer. If you are staying in town, the library and City of Monterey Park offer classes and activities all summer long. The Bruggemeyer Library also offers a summer reading program. I encourage all students to stay active by spending some time outdoors and coordinating play dates with friends. The iReady platform will still be available to students if they want to sharpen their skills or prepare for the new year.
We wish our promoting 8th grade students much success as they begin their journey into high school. Throughout their years at Ynez, they have honed their academic skills and developed their independence. I am proud of their efforts in perseverance and goal setting. I have confidence that they will continue SOAR in high school and beyond. Congratulations class of 2025, skies the limit!
Please continue to check your email and our website over the summer as we announce information for the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you in August and hearing all about your summer adventures. Have a wonderful summer everyone!
Ynez School held hosted their first Meet Next Year's teacher parent informational meeting. Families were able to meet their child's teachers for the next school year and learn about how they can prepare for the next grade level. Parents of students from Kindergarten through third grade participated in the presentations and walked away with their questions clarified. Students enjoyed time with their friends and enjoyed snacks provided by the Ynez PTA and SGV Catalyst. There were positive comments from parents and teachers regarding the experience. Ynez School appreciates the continued partnership and support from the Ynez PTA and SGV Catalyst.
Why does attendance matter? Being at school on a daily basis and on time can help your child achieve academic success. Each day counts, so it’s important that we develop good school attendance early on. Building good attendance habits, including arriving to school on time sends a message that school is a priority and important. Although it may seem that missing five minutes may not have an impact, on the contrary, our students who are late are missing out on the teachers’ instructional delivery of lessons. Studies show that attendance is directly linked to student academic success. We want to take every opportunity to ensure that our students receive the optimal environment for learning, therefore, let's all do our part in ensuring that students come to school everyday and on time.
In addition, the law states every person between the ages of six and eighteen is required to attend school regularly and on time. If your child is absent you can request your child’s homework assignment by calling the front office before 9:00 a.m. for pick-up after 1:00 p.m. the same day. This will allow us enough time to notify the teacher and have them send the work to the office.
We will be collecting Chromebooks before the end of the school year. Our Chromebooks are due for updates and maintenance. Homeroom teachers will be collecting them before the last day of school. Teachers will inform students of the collection date, we ask that students bring their Chromebooks and chargers to school on that day. The Chromebooks will be reassigned at the start of the year. Thank you.
Families of returning students , please update any changes in address and phone numbers in the "Returning Student" tab on the parent portal.(family.ausd.us.) If you are planning to move or leave Ynez school after this school year, please contact the front office at 626-570-6260. This will assist the office in preparing your transfer documents for your new school.
If your child is in 8th grade, students promoting to high school, please make sure to update your child’s enrollment to high school through the parent portal.(family.ausd.us.) Make changes in the “Returning Student” tab.
Help us better meet your needs, please fill out this Parent Year End Survey. We value your input and look forward to another year of partnership.
As you plan a successful return to school, we would like to remind families that uniforms are required for all students in grades TK-8th grade. All uniform waivers need to be applied for again. Research has shown that uniforms is one effective means of keeping students focused on learning and is conducive to a safe learning environment. When shopping for clothes this summer, please refer to the uniform guidelines, more detailed information can be found in the Student Handbook and on our website.
Please assist the AUSD in securing funding for students. Parents are required to respond to the Alternate Income Form (AIF) survey in order to gain access to other pages of Parent Portal. Completing the AIF may qualify your child for after school care, AP exam fee waivers and increase school budgets. It also affects the funding at Ynez school.
A form must be completed for every child. Go to the Family Portal to update your Alternative Income Form.
May 5th- May 9- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15- Music (5:00PM) and Drama (6:30PM) Performances
May 16- Soccer Tournament at San Gabriel High School (3:00PM -5:00PM)
May 21- Ynez BBQ
May 22- Minimum Day
May 26- Memorial Day Observed
May 26-30 Spirit Week
May 28- Soaring Eagle
May 29- 8th Grade Promotion and Dinner Dance
May 30- Last Day of School, Minimum Day, Honor Roll, , Report Cards available on PowerSchool
