I hope this update finds you well.
The daily bell schedule for the week of February 21st is listed below:
- Monday, February 21st - President's Day - No School
- Tuesday, February 22nd - A Day
- Wednesday, February 23rd - B Day
- Thursday, February 24th - A Day
- Friday, February 25th - B Day
The daily bell schedule for the week of February 28th is listed below:
- Monday, February 28th - A Day
- Tuesday, March 1st - B Day
- Wednesday, March 2nd - C Day
- Thursday, March 3rd - A Day
- Friday, March 4th - B Day
Included in this update:
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February is Black History Month - old item
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Monthly Calendar - February - March - updated item
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YHS Athletics Update - new items
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YHS Activities Update - Speech Team Goes to State! - new items
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5 Essentials Parent Survey Reminder - new item
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Foster our Future Awards - Nominate a Worthy Fox - new item
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This week in Advisory...- new item
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Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week - new item
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Dean's Update - new item
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Map My Next Move - College & Career Center - updated item
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Hey Seniors - FAFSA available - updated item
In addition to my weekly email updates, I encourage everyone to follow us on Twitter and “like” our Facebook page to learn about all the great things happening at YHS. We have so many great things happening— so don’t just FOLLOW but SHARE our FOX PRIDE within our community—help us build our following!
As always, if this update raises questions, please ask. Thank you for all that you do—it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Have a great day! GO FOXES!
With PRIDE,
David S. Travis
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February is Black History Month! |
Tuesday, February 1st marked the start of the national celebration of Black History Month. Throughout the month at YHS, we will highlight different historical figures, songs, and significant contributions of Black Americans. This information will be shared through daily announcements and running presentation in the Learning Stairs.
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Monthly Calendar - February - March |
Provided for our families is a month at a glance summary.
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A Days are highlighted in "Red" - February 22, 24, 28; March 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 28, 31
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B Days are highlighted in "Gray" - February 23, 25; March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 29
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C Days are highlighted in "Green" - March 2, 9, 16, 30
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March 21 - 25 - Spring Break
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5 Boys Wrestlers and 2 Girls Wrestlers Advance to IHSA State Finals!
The varsity boys qualified five wrestlers to this weekend's IHSA State Finals at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Freshmen Jack Ferguson, Dominic Recchia, Luke Zook and Juniors, Hunter Janeczko and Ben Alvarez advanced after placing in the top 3 at the Granite City Sectional. Two Foxes girls wrestlers claimed IHSA Sectional Championships and qualified for the first ever IHSA State Finals in girls wrestling. Senior, Natasha Markoutsis and Sophomore, Yami Aguirre both won individual sectional titles at the Naperville Central Sectional to qualify for the State finals held at Illinois State University on February 25th and 26th. In addition to the individual success, the Foxes Wrestling Team competes in the dual team sectional this Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at St. Laurence High School against Lockport at 7pm. Good luck, Foxes!
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Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, and Dance Celebrate Senior Night!
The Foxes celebrated the competitive dance, competitive cheer, and varsity boys basketball seniors and their families before the Varsity Boys Basketball game against Minooka on February 11th. A big thanks goes out to our seniors for all of their hard work and commitment to their athletic programs! Good luck to the varsity boys basketball team as they travel to Minooka to play Minooka in the IHSA Regional Semi-Final on Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:30pm!
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Speech Team Goes to STATE! |
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5Essentials Parent Survey Reminder
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As a parent, you now have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school called the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The 10 minute survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains.
The Parent Survey Supplement is now open and will close on March 11, 2022. We need at least 20% of our D115 parents to participate so please complete the survey today!
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Do you know someone who represents the best of Yorkville CUSD 115? |
Nominate them for the Fostering Our Future Award!
The Yorkville 115 community has shown extraordinary grit during the past year. Yorkville 115 staff seamlessly reimagined lessons and prioritized students' social and emotional needs. Yorkville 115 community members created virtual events, organized to help families affected by the pandemic, and created connections outside of school buildings that supported the students and staff working inside them. This connection is the heartbeat of our school district- what it means to be a Yorkville Fox. Every day, this steady pulse runs through the district. The Foundation wants to share the stories of these extraordinary heroes and honor them through Fostering our Future, its district-wide awards ceremony and recognition program.
Click here (https://yef115.org/awards) to learn more & nominate that amazing teacher, community member, or volunteer! Deadline to nominate is 2/25/2022.
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This past week, many students were introduced to their new advisory classes. Students had the opportunity to complete activities to get to know their new classmates and teacher. Due to the E-Learning day on Thursday, the lesson focused on review Practice SAT scores will be moved to next week.
Listed below are the lesson topics for the following week's Advisory class.
Tuesday, February 22nd: Grades 9-11 will receive their practice scores from the PSAT testing while Seniors will continue to engage in icebreaker activities to build relationships with their classmates and teacher.
Thursday, February 24th: All students will be participating in a virtual career fair that focuses on the fields of IT and Architecture.
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Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week |
Parents, the attached article provides 5 easy steps to share with your teen to help them with their decision making skills. These decision making skills will help with digital and real life problems.
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Sign In/Sign Out Procedures
When your student leaves or enters the building during the school day, please make sure your student signs in at the main office . This is to ensure that we are aware when your student leaves or reenters the building, which allows the main office to accurately adjust attendance.
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Map My Next Move Update - College & Career Center |
Each year, the Counseling Department requires that all students complete the Map My Next Move survey, detailing their individual post-secondary plans. This survey allows Counselors to collaborate with students and families to support the college and career aspirations for all students.
Post-secondary planning involves evaluating all options for students to pursue after high school graduation. These plans may include: entering the military, going straight into the workforce, attending a trade and/or vocational school, and attending a 4 year college or university. As a Counseling Department, we strive to ensure that all students have identified a post-secondary plan, and have the tools to help that plan turn into a reality.
Post-secondary plans should be attainable, researched and have a "back-up" plan. In the event that your student is planning on attending college, that means that they should have an identified "safety" school to apply to. Safety schools are defined as those in which a particular student has a 75% chance or better of being accepted.
Please click here to have your student complete the survey.
As of Wednesday, January 20, the Map My Next Move survey completion rate is as follows:
Class of 2022 (Seniors): 92% completion rate
Class of 2023 (Juniors): 84% completion rate
Class of 2024 (Sophomores): 92% completion rate
Class of 2025 (Freshmen): 94% completion rate
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Hey Seniors - Let's Complete the FAFSA! |
Senior Families: Completing the FAFSA or the FAFSA waiver is an Illinois state high school graduation requirement--in order to graduate, you MUST complete it! The FAFSA is the free application for federal student aid, that must be completed to qualify for federal grants, state grants, and institutional scholarships provided by colleges and universities. Remember, grant money is obtained by completing the FAFSA on a first come, first served basis! The FAFSA application is open now!
Each year, the amount of Illinois grant money runs out earlier and earlier. By completing your FAFSA as soon as possible beginning October 1st, you put your student in line to receive the money for which they qualify. The FAFSA application is based on your tax documents from the previous year; no need to estimate or update!
Six years ago, only 59% of the Class of 2015 grads completed the FAFSA, with less than 30% completing prior to the announcement that state grant money was depleted. Last year, 58% of the Class of 2020 completed their FAFSA prior to the announcement that state grant money was depleted.
As of Sunday, February 13, 324 families have completed the FAFSA graduation requirement!
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