The Breakthrough Bulletin
Week of September 6
Dear Warrior Families,
What an incredible start to the school year! As we officially close out our first nine weeks, I want to take a moment to celebrate all that our girls have accomplished. From academic growth and classroom experiences to school traditions and extracurricular activities, it has been a busy and successful first quarter at YWA!
First nine weeks report cards have been printed and will be distributed to each Warrior during 8th period on Monday, October 19. I encourage all families to take time to review their daughter's progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas where we can continue working together to support their growth.
We also wrapped up an exciting Homecoming Week, filled with school spirit, traditions, and opportunities to celebrate what makes YWA such a special place!
There's also a lot of excitement happening in Warrior Athletics! From our high school volleyball team wrapping up its season with hopes of making the playoffs to basketball, wrestling, and our middle school sports getting underway, there's so much to look forward to! Be sure to keep reading for important updates, tryout information, schedules, and everything happening with our athletic programs!
As we begin the second nine weeks, I want to emphasize one of the most important factors in student success: attendance. Every day matters! Texas's 90% attendance rule requires students to attend at least 90% of the days a class is offered to receive credit or a final grade. But beyond that requirement, every day in the classroom is an opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and succeed. Let's work together to make daily attendance a priority and keep our girls focused on their academic goals.
Thank you, families, for your continued support and partnership. We've had a wonderful first nine weeks, and I am excited about everything still ahead of us. Let's make the second nine weeks even better!
Jennifer Arias
Proud YWA Principal 💗
Our 7th Grade Warriors are heading to the Planetarium on Tuesday, October 27! 🔭✨
To accommodate our entire 7th grade, students will attend in two groups, with one group visiting in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
🌎 Morning Group: 8:30–10:30 a.m.
🌙 Afternoon Group: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
We’re looking forward to giving our 7th-grade Warriors another opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom! 🩷
We love having our families involved at YWA! Through VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools), parents and family members can volunteer on campus in a variety of ways throughout the year, from helping with morning or afternoon traffic, to assisting with copies, special events, and other campus needs.
To volunteer on campus, you must first complete the EPISD VIPS application and approval process. Our Family Liaison, Ms. Sylvia Villarreal, is happy to help families with the process. She is on our campus Thursdays and Fridays and can also be reached anytime by email at sevillar@episd.org.
