Y.E.S Indeed!

February ENCORE Calendar

February Breakfast Menu

February Lunch Menu

Wednesday, February 4th: 2:10 Dismissal/ Slushy Day

Week of February 9th: Parent Teacher Conferences & Kindergarten Registration

Wednesday, February 11th-Monday February 16th: NO MOVIE, NO BOOST, NO DAYCARE

Wednesday, February 11th: 2:10 PM Early Student Dismissal/Slushy Day

Thursday, February 12th: 2:10 PM Early Dismissal

Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th: No School at York Elementary School

Wednesday, February 18th: 2:10 PM Early Dismissal

Wednesday, February 25th: 2:10 PM Early Dismissal

Dear Y.E.S. Families,

Last Day of School
As we communicated in January, York Elementary School’s final day of school will be on May 13, 2026 with a 2:10 dismissal. The Board of Education has made this change so that school staff can safely move equipment and materials prior to construction coming into our building.

Next school year, students and staff will be completely separate from the construction areas. A temporary wall will be built to separate the construction zones and school zones. While school will look different, student and staff safety will continue to be our top priority. As next school year gets closer, we will communicate changes.

Parent Teacher Conferences
It’s hard to believe we’re already preparing for our second Parent-Teacher Conferences of the year! Conferences are a great opportunity for parents and teachers to work together.

If you have concerns or questions about your child’s progress, please bring them to conferences! Here are some examples of questions you may want to ask:

• Is my child meeting grade-level expectations?

• How does my child handle difficult tasks in the classroom?

• How does my child interact with peers?

• How does my child respond to feedback, frustration, or setbacks?

• Is my child able to follow classroom rules and routines?

• Does my child show respect and cooperation with teachers and classmates?

• Are there additional skills we should be practicing at home?

We want your Parent-Teacher Conference to provide a meaningful glimpse into your child’s day at Y.E.S. Thank you for your partnership in supporting their growth and success!

Y.E.S. Project Update
Progress is moving full-steam ahead! The new preschool and kindergarten classrooms are currently being completed. The preschool area has started to get drywall up and the kindergarten area is finalizing underground mechanical work and will have a floor poured soon. Work continues to happen on the exterior as well -- steel beams and decking will be finished by the end of the school year on the additions to our current building on both the south and east side of our building. This year has included many fun teaching moments about our project!

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. We appreciate your support and look forward to finishing the year strong together!

Katie Burger
Principal, York Elementary School

A certified birth certificate and current immunizations are required. If you do not have a certified copy of your child's birth certificate, you are able to order it online from the NebraskaDepartment of Health and Human Services Health Division. Their website is dhhs.ne.gov. It usually takes less than a week to receive it by mail.

We look forward to meeting with all families during the week of February 9 for this semester’s parent-teacher conferences. Information from your child’s classroom teacher was shared last week. If your scheduled conference time does not work, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher to explore alternative options.

Important reminders for that week:

• Wednesday and Thursday are 2:10 PM dismissal days for YES

• No school for YES on Friday, February 13, or Monday, February 16

The hallways of Y.E.S. will host this year's Y.E.S Art Show. During the week of February 9, please stop in and enjoy the creativity! We welcome you to our art show after school hours and hope you are able to enjoy the masterpieces while you are here for parent-teacher conferences. You won't be disappointed!

Congratulations to these students who will represent York Elementary School at this year's York County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 11th!

3rd Grade: Eli Schroetlin, Blake Study, Ezekiel Johnson, Willa Vice, Leilani Siebrass, Halen Fowler, Ryder Hitz

Alternates: Azayla Loreman, Joel Hultgrien

4th Grade: Izzy Gerken, Cameron Yelm, Rogan Lunzmann, Liam Rethwisch, Kobee Kern, Luke Gralheer

Alternate: Jaxtyn Ebert

5th Grade: Epyfania Rodriguez, Kelsey Moore, Abigail Munoz, Ashley Garcia, Raenlyn Vice, Braelynn Schnackenberg, Kendall Gocke

Hello York Elementary Scientists and Families!

We are excited to announce the upcoming dates for the Science Expo 2026!

Mark Your Calendars with These Important Dates

• Science Expo: March 10th students arrive by 5:30 p.m.

• Entry Deadline: Jan 30th
• Set-up for Science Expo: March 9th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the City Auditorium
• Presentations to Science Experts: 5:45-6:15 p.m.
• Public Viewing of Science Projects: 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Clean up: Please begin helping at 7:00 p.m.

Thank You!

Science Expo Committee Members at Y.E.S.

Mrs. Heberlee

Thank you to everyone who donated to the York Adopt A Pet Dog and Cat Treat Drive! It was a great success and they were very appreciative of our donation. I am particularly proud of the students who put it together and came up with an idea to support our community partners.

Thanks again for all your help!

Go DUKES!

This month’s focus is Honesty. One way to think about Honesty is “being truthful in what you say and do.” Practicing Honesty helps strengthen our relationships and even reduces stress.

Nebraska Smart provides a great resource for students. If you are interested in learning more about their virtual free tutoring program, please check out the flyer!

The Duke Branch of Cornerstone Bank is open every Thursday from 7:45-8:15. If students wish to deposit money, they may head into the library to deposit money and earn a reward for saving!

When a student deposits money into their Duke Branch account, a receipt is sent home. This receipt is sent home in a student's folder on either Thursday or Friday.

Katie Burger, Principal

katie.burger@yorkdukes.org

Dan Flynn, Assistant Principal

dan.flynn@yorkdukes.org

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