McClure Newsletter
November 2023

December 2025
Word of the Month: Altruistic
Demonstrating a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
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Ms. Gané Bourgeois
Principal
Mr. John Soler
Assistant Principal
Principal's Message
Hello Mustang Families,
A warm greeting to all of you as everything starts to sparkle with lights and a festive spirit! While this time of year is fun and exciting, it can also lend itself to a bit of educational distraction. As a school, we want to make sure that your student is here every day, on time, and is taking advantage of every opportunity to learn. Their grade-level academic goals (shared below) are still a focus in classrooms. A little support and encouragement from home goes a long way in helping students succeed, and we thank you for your partnership in this.
I hope that you and your families take time to enjoy the beauty and excitement that this season brings. Whether you celebrate a specific holiday or just enjoy the memorable moments that this time of year can bring, the McClure Staff and I wish you all a season filled with joy, rest, and connection with those most important to you.
Please stay safe over Christmas Break (12/22-1/2)!
With joy and peace in this season,
Ms. Bourgeois and Mr. Soler
Grade Level Goals
McClure Goals by Grade Level
Kindergarten:
SLA/ELA: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data and implementing best practices, 80% or more of all students, including MLL & SWD subgroups, will meet proficiency in DIBELS PSF or LECTURA FSL grade level scores. All students not meeting proficiency in PSF or FSL will have above average growth in PSF or FSL.
Math: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data and implementing best practices, 80% or more of all students, including MLL and SWD subgroups, will be proficient in their grade level mathematics fluency standard, adding and subtracting within 5 (K.OA.A.5) as measured by STAR benchmark scores and CFA progress monitoring scores. All other students below proficiency will show above average growth using the measurement tool.
First Grade:
SLA/ELA: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data and implementing best practices 80% or more of all first grade students including MLL and SWD subgroups will be proficient in PSF(English) and LSS (dual language) as measured by DIBELS/Lectura and progress monitoring. All other students below proficiency will show above average growth using the measurement tool.
Math: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data and implementing best practices 80% or more of all first grade students including MLL and SWD subgroups will be proficient in 1.OA.6 (adding and subtracting within 10) as measured by CFA. All other students below proficiency will show above average growth using the measurement tool.
Second Grade:
SLA/ELA: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data and implementing best practices, 80% or more of all students, including MLL and SWD subgroups, will be proficient in DIBELs and/or LECTURA using the lowest sub-skill (NWF-CLS and FEP) as measured by monthly progress monitoring and DIBELS/LECTURA Benchmark assessments. All students not meeting proficiency in the lowest sub-skill will have above average growth in the lowest sub-skill (NWF-CLS and FEP) using the same measurement tools.
Math: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data and implementing best practices, 80% or more of all students, including MLL and SWD subgroups will be proficient in fluency standard 2.NBT.5 for adding and subtracting within 100 using place value strategies as measured by monthly progress monitoring CFA. All other students below proficiency will show above average growth using the same measurement tools.
Third Grade:
SLA/ELA: By June 2026 through the PLC process data analysis and best practices 80% or more of all 3rd grade students including MLL and SWD subgroups will meet proficiency in DIBELS or Lectura grade level for NWF-CLS or FEP. All students not meeting proficiency in NWS-CLS or FEP scores will have above average growth.
Math: By June 2026 through the PLC process data analysis and best practices 80% or more of all 3rd grade students including MLL and SWD subgroups will be able to Fluently add and subtract within 1000 NBT2 As measured by a grade level CFA. All other students below proficiency will show above average growth using grade level CFA.
Fourth Grade:
SLA/ELA: By Winter Benchmark 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data, and implementing best practices, 80% of 4th grade students including MLL and SWD will meet or exceed 96% proficiency in ORF accuracy as measured by DIBELS data. All other students will have average or above average growth in ORF accuracy.
Math: By June 2026 through the PLC process, analyzing data, and implementing best practices 80% or more of all students, including MLL and SWD, will be proficient in standard 4.NBT.4 adding and subtracting multi digit up to one million as measured by a grade level made CFA.
Fifth Grade:
SLA/ELA: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data, and implementing best practices, 80% or more of all 5th grade students including MLL and SWD, will meet proficiency in DIBELS oral reading fluency (words per minute). All 5th grade students not meeting proficiency in oral reading fluency will have made above average growth based on their fall benchmark.
Math: By June 2026, through the PLC process, analyzing data, and implementing best practices, 80% or more of all 5th grade students including MLL and SWD, will meet proficiency in 5.NBT.7 adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to the hundredths place as measured by a CFA. All other 5th grade students below proficiency will show above average growth using the measurement tool.
Winter Weather Procedures
When winter weather hits Yakima, many YSD staff are up (very) early consulting with city management, driving the bus routes and putting teams in place to best remove safety hazards at our buildings.
What is the procedure for determining to close school due to inclement weather? Check our policy here: Operational Procedure 2221 - Emergency School Closure (PDF).
We post messaging about delays and/or closures to:
- Smart Alert in ParentSquare; Sent instantly to parents, staff, students in grades 6-12
- YSD Mobile App (with push notification): ysd7.org/MobileApp
- The district and school websites: ysd7.org
- District Facebook: @yakimasd / En Español: @YSDEspanol
- District Twitter: @yakimaschools / En Español: @YSDEspanol
- District Instagram: @yakimaschools / En Español: @distritoescolardeyakima
- Local Media - We send our message to local media via the FlashAlert system (view media list)
We realize there are many opinions as to when we should delay, close or remain open in full operation. We take this decision very seriously and do our best to keep school open and on time. However, should we need to close school, we will make up each day lost. Please check the district calendar for a listing of designated snow make-up days. If we do not need to make up days, there will be no school on the scheduled snow make-up days. We do not make up time for delays.
If the weather is poor, allow extra time to get where you need to be and make sure you have prepared your children with warm coats, boots, hats and gloves. To prepare for delays and closures, please make sure you have a care plan in place for your children should you need to report to your employment. It's also time to be prepared for winter driving.
Thank you PTA
Online reading over break
Epic:
GetEpic is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. However this is a great resource for breaks. Click on the link, and then click on my account. Then enter class code AAE1861. When you get in, find your students name and enjoy the many books they offer. This is a free version.
https://www.getepic.com/students
These educational websites may be accessed at anytime through the McClure Library page.
https://ysd7.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?site=202&context=saas62_4692154
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Luna at Luna.Michelle@ysd7.org
Calendar of Events
December 1st 2:15 Dismissal
December 8th 2:15 Dismissal
December 10th Ugly Sweater Day
December 10th 12:00 Dismissal
December 11th 6:00 p.m. Winter Program at IKE Featuring: Grades 2-3 Music Classes
December 15th 2:15 Dismissal
December 15th Spirit Day Grinch or Santa
December 16th Spirit Day Candy Cane wear red or White
December 17th Spirit Day Brrr Days Wear warm comfy clothes
December 18th Spirit Day Light up the Holidays wear winter colors
December 19th Spirit Day Pajama Day
December 22nd -31st No School Winter Break
January 1st-2nd No School Winter Break
January 5th School starts 8:40 a.m.
January 5th 2:15 Dismissal
January 12th 2:15 Dismissal
January 19th No School Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed
January 26th 2:15 Dismissal
January 28th 12:00 Dismissal
Our Vision:
Our McClure family provides a safe and equitable learning environment that fosters a positive growth mindset and promotes lifelong learners.
“Yakima School District encourages workforce diversity and complies with all state and federal
laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination.”