The Hornet Herald

Our K–2 students will take the final round of FAST (STAR Testing) and they are prepared! Our students have worked hard, and we’ve seen so much growth this school year. Please help your child do their best by ensuring a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving on time. Let’s finish strong!

📖 ELA: Tuesday, April 21st
➗ Math: Thursday, April 23rd

Thanks to the continued support of our community, millage funding has made a meaningful difference at YPS this year. We’ve strengthened school safety, expanded opportunities in the arts, enhanced literacy supports, and improved teacher and staff retention, all directly impacting student success.

From safer campuses and engaging enrichment experiences to targeted reading support and a strong, stable staff, these investments help us provide the high-quality education our students deserve. Thank you for helping us continue to make a difference every day!

We are so proud of our students who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals! Their hard work, dedication, and love for reading truly paid off. To celebrate, students enjoyed a special AR Celebration in recognition of their achievement. It was exciting to see so many smiling faces as we honored their commitment to growing as readers!

Thank you, families, for your continued support in encouraging reading at home. Together, we are building strong, confident readers every day!

Keep up the great work, Hornets!

Last month, our focus on mentorship truly came to life across our campus. Students show mentorship and volunteerism in many meaningful ways. As mentors, they support their peers by helping classmates with assignments, modeling positive behavior, encouraging others during challenging tasks, and being a “buddy” to younger students who may need guidance or reassurance. They also lead by example in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways, and on the playground.

We are proud to recognize these outstanding efforts during our Hornet of the Month celebration. These students exemplify what it means to be responsible, respectful, and ready to lead, and we are so proud of the positive impact they are making at Yulee Primary. Keep up the amazing work, Hornets!

Attendance matters, and every school day counts! Being present and on time helps students build strong routines, stay connected to learning, and continue making the progress we’ve seen throughout the year. Even missing a small amount of school can add up, so we encourage families to make attendance a top priority whenever possible.

A big shoutout to Mrs. Bright’s 1st Grade Class for having the highest attendance rate last month! Your commitment to showing up ready to learn is something to celebrate. Keep it up, Hornets!

We are so grateful for Ms. Maccabe and the incredible impact she has on our students and staff each day. Her library is more than just a place for books, it’s a hub of creativity, exploration, and discovery!

From engaging, interactive lessons that span topics like plants and technology to hands-on STEAM experiences that spark curiosity, she brings learning to life for all of our students.

Ms. Maccabe also goes above and beyond by planning our exciting STEAM Night, filled with fun and meaningful activities for families to enjoy together. In addition, she is always there to support both teachers and students, ensuring everyone has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Thank you, Ms. Maccabe, for inspiring a love of learning and making a difference every single day!

At Yulee Primary, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment where all students can succeed. Our school-wide expectations help guide student behavior and support a strong community of learners.

YPS Expectations:

• N – Never Give Up

• E – Everyone is Respectful

• S – Safety First

• T – Take Responsibility

These expectations are part of our School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Plan, which is designed to:

• Establish predictable, positive learning and teaching environments

• Educate students and staff to serve as positive role models

• Teach and model behavioral expectations consistently

• Provide regular positive feedback and encouragement

• Support academic and social success for all students

Together, we can ensure that our students grow not only academically but also as responsible, respectful, and safe members of our school community.

Visit our school website to view the following documents:

-SPAR Report

-School Improvement Plan

-Parent & Family Engagement Plan

-Parents Right to Know

-Parent-School Compact

-Title I Handbook

Translation is provided if needed. Please see the front office receptionist.

School Start Time: The first bell rings at 7:20 AM
Dismissal: 1:45 PM (Early Release Wednesdays: 12:45 PM)

Pick-Up Policy:
To keep all Little Hornets safe, students may only be picked up while in their classroom. Please contact your child’s teacher for their recess, lunch, and activity schedule.

🚗 Pick-Up Cut-Off Times:

• Regular Days: 1:00 PM

• Wednesdays: 12:00 PM

Apply for free & reduced priced meals at our new website - LINQ Connect OR downdload the FREE app on your phone - just search Linq Connect

• Make online payments to your children’s cafeteria accounts

• Remotely monitor your children’s cafeteria meal accounts

• Set up automatic, recurring payments

• Set up low account balance email or text alerts

• Submit an online application for free and reduced meals