YWA Weekly Updates

Our Class of 2025 seniors celebrated an unforgettable Senior Sunrise last Friday! As the sun rose, our seniors gathered in their custom jeans, played games and enjoyed breakfast together, soaking in the beauty of the morning and the excitement of their final year. This sunrise marks just the beginning of many special moments ahead, where they will celebrate, make lasting memories, and carry on our proud traditions. A heartfelt thank you to their sponsors, Ms. Torres and Mr. Renteria, for making this magical morning possible and for always supporting our Warriors! Here's to an amazing senior year!

We need all parents to complete the EPISD Family Climate Survey! As of today we're at 15% complete! We need 100% of parents to give us feedback on how we're doing, where we can improve, and what you love about our school! It will take less than 7 minutes to complete!

Parent Survey - Click here, and select our school Young Women's STEAM Academy!

Let us know how we're doing so we can improve or continue the great work for your student!

Thank you!

Don't make lunch or dinner plans on Monday, September 16th! Join us at one of the following Peter Piper Pizza locations: 9405 Dyer or 6640 Montana & Airway! Just mention you're supporting YWA, and they'll donate 15% of the proceeds to our campus. All funds will go directly toward providing awards and incentives for our students and teachers. Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to our students who had perfect attendance last week! We reached an impressive 97.5% attendance rate, the highest among middle and high schools in the district! A big thank you to both our parents and students for helping us achieve this milestone.

If you had perfect attendance last week and received a Free Dress Day Pass, you can wear free dress—just be sure to follow dress code guidelines and dress appropriately.

We also encourage students to wear their cultural attire in celebration of 16 de Septiembre! There will be special activities during lunch for students to join in the celebration of this important day.

WE WILL CONTINUE OUR PERFECT ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE FOR THIS WEEK! STUDENTS WHO HAVE PERFECT ATTENDANCE MONDAY- FRIDAY will be given a FREE Dress Day Pass for MONDAY- SEPTEMBER 23, 2024!

**Students who make the list for perfect attendance will be entered in a raffle for a Gift Certificate! (Last week's and this week's students have a chance to win a gift certificate!)

Thank you for joining us for Parent-Teacher Conferences! We love seeing our students take the lead in discussing their academics. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a private conference with our teachers or administrators, please don't hesitate to reach out via email to set up an appointment!

We have an early release for students on September 18th! Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. Lunch will be provided, and buses will run their routes at the adjusted time for the 12:30 PM dismissal. This early release is for Teacher Staff Development. Thank you!

SAVE THE DATE for the Upcoming AP College Board PARENT Night!

Mark your calendars for AP College Board Night! This event is for ALL students enrolled in an Advanced Placement (AP) course at YWA. Our teachers will guide you through the rigors and expectations of each course. Additionally, we will provide information about our CAPSTONE program! This year, six students graduated with this prestigious national honor, setting them apart in the college application and scholarship process. Save the date: September 30th!

This past Friday, we treated our middle school students to ice cream and popcorn for showing growth on their Math Growth Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Diagnostic test in both Mathematics and Reading! Every SINGLE student showed growth, and we couldn’t be prouder! Help us keep up this momentum! Students are encouraged to access Khan Academy to practice their math and reading skills. They can log in to Khan Academy through EPISD Plaza. We will begin recognizing students who achieve mastery in Khan Academy! Students who consistently log in and dedicate time to practicing their skills through this program have shown improved PSAT and SAT scores. Let’s get our students college-ready!

Back to School Middle School Dance:

We're excited to announce our first Middle School Dance of the school year will take place this Friday, September 20th at 2:30pm in our cafeteria! We will have a modified schedule to allow for the dance and college prep activities for high schoolers.

Tickets for the dance will be sold in the cafeteria on Friday, September 20th, during breakfast and lunch. Tickets are $5.00 and will also grant students free dress for the event. Snacks will be sold during the dance! Please note, students must be in good standing to attend! They must be passing all their classes with a 70% or better! Students who are not passing will be assigned to study hall.

COLLEGE Preparation for High Schoolers:

While the middle school students enjoy the dance, 9th and 10th graders will prepare for the TSIA2 exam! The TSIA2 is the college entrance exam used by EPCC and UTEP, covering reading, writing, and mathematics. This test is required by EPISD for graduation, and successful completion allows students to enroll in Dual Credit courses! Khan academy test prep for PSAT and SAT will also prepare students for the TSIA2 exam! Support your student by ensuring they log into Khan Academy and get some practice! Data shows 150 hours of study improves test scores and increases college admission and scholarship opportunities!

Our 11th graders will participate in a Junior College Exploration Workshop, while 12th graders will have Senior Interviews with their counselors. All students will use the Khan Academy test prep program to prepare for their official SAT exam, scheduled for October 22, 2024. It's essential that students prepare thoroughly—don’t let them take the test without practicing! Many colleges offer automatic admission and scholarships to students who achieve certain scores. Let’s find out what score your college requires!

Seniors will also participate in the "APPLY TEXAS" workshop on September 17th- this will support them in applying to all Texas schools!

Join us on September 19th at 5:15pm in B100 for some cooking fun! Please register at the following link so we can prepare supplies for you! Bring your student too, this is family fun! See Mrs. Vicky Ramirez if you have any questions.

RSVP by September 17th!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdoQhCVtANVsg-ucaVfq5FW5tXicjFYx5dZk60_1mBPIdipw/viewform

Save the dates for the Upcoming Events:

*September 16

-Peter Piper Fundraiser at 9405 Dyer and 6640 Montana & Airway- 15% of proceeds go to YWA 11am to 9pm

*September 17

-STEAM Lunch with our Parent Engagement Liaison- Math Focus- special invites were sent home to students who were personally invited to attend! B100 at 12:06pm to 12:50pm in B100

-Apply Texas for Seniors at 2:30pm in the YWA Library

-High School Volleyball at Fabens High School starting at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm

*September 18

-Women in STEAM Presentation Zoom Meeting at 10:30am- All students will participate!

-Early Release for Students at 12:30pm

-YWA Teacher Staff Development at 1:15pm

*September 19

-Texas A&M for Seniors at 10am

-PTSO General Meeting at 4:15pm in Theatre

-PEL Cooking Class 5:15pm in B100

*September 20

-Back to School Dance for Middle Schoolers at 2:30pm-4:00pm in Gym; $5.00 with free dress day

-College Readiness Focus for High Schoolers 9th-12th

-Drumline supporting Cathedral vs. San Eli

-High School Volleyball at Innovation High School starting at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm

*September 21

-Middle School 7/8th Volleyball at Home - vs Canyon Hills

*September 23

-High School testing on TSIA2- PAAM during Advisory

*September 24

-Volunteers in Schools (VIPS) Training 1-3pm in B100- See Mrs. Vicky Ramirez if you have questions!

--High School Volleyball at Home versus Irvin High School starting at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm

*September 25

-9th and 10th Grade TSIA2 Reading & Writing Testing 8:30am-12pm

-Volunteers in Schools (VIPS) Training 1-3pm in B100 (2nd Session) See Mrs. Vicky Ramirez if you have questions!

*September 26

-Campus Improvement Team Meeting (CIT) at 4:15pm in B100

-Freshman Welcome Ceremony 5:00pm - Dinner for students only, families join at 6pm

*September 27

-YWA Dance Force Performing at El Paso HS at 7:00pm

-Drumline Ysleta vs. Austin HS

--High School Volleyball at Austin High School starting at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm

*September 30

-Coffee with the Principal in B100 8:35am

-AP Parent Night at 5:00pm in Cafeteria

*October 1

-Mascot Tryouts- More info to come!

-End of the 1st 9 Weeks Grading Period

--High School Volleyball at Home vs. Harmony starting at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm

*October 2-3 Fall Intersession- students will be invited if they need additional support!

*October 4

--High School Volleyball at Bowie starting at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm

*October 5th-12th- Fall Intersession- YWA and District Offices will be closed.

*October 7

-Hiking Club- Beginner Hike 6:30am at Roundhouse Trail- See Mr. Biddle for further info!

*October 11

-Drumline - NMMI vs. Cathedral