September 24, 2021

Hello YGS!

Our theme this year is limitless. We're so proud of how our learners are stretching themselves in wondrous ways in just 4 weeks! I've enjoyed seeing students setting goals, passing Lexia levels, tackling math number talks, and working on building reading independence.

Today students enjoyed the first school store! This year our PTO purchased many items to support our store! Students took an interest inventory to add voice in what we purchase! They bought a desired item using earned bright bucks for being safe, kind, ready, and respectful.

This next month we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with various books, activities, and an assembly. If you would like to share something special (please reach out!)


Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lech

We are #Limitless
We are #SmallSchoolBigLove
Twitter: @emily_lech

School Updates:


How can I help my child at home?
#1 Read Baggie Books nightly. Please have your child color their minute reading card for every 10 minutes read/read to at home.
#2 Practice Online Platforms for 10 minutes a few times a week: Lexia (for reading) & Dreambox (Math)


Friendly Reminders:
  • Please send in a water bottle with your child; we are running low on cups.
  • It's important to do your health screener before 8:00 a.m. This is essential for us to start the day smoothly.
  • Thank you for calling the office prior to 3 p.m. if you have any transportation changes.
  • Consider downloading the the Y115 App. Click HERE for more details.
  • Search 'YGS PTO' on Facebook & request to join to stay updated!
Upcoming Dates:.
  • Next Week: Spirit Week M (PJ Day), T (Beach Day), W (Decades Day), Thur (Disney Day), Fri (Foxes Friday)
  • Thursday, September 30: Homecoming Parade @6. If you'd like to walk with us meet by Foxy food truck at 5:15 p.m.
  • Friday, October 8th-Tuesday, October 12th: Fall Break
  • Wednesday, October 13th: Literacy Fall Fest @YGS from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, October 18th: PTO in the library @5:45 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 11th & Friday, November 12th: Parent/Teacher Conferences
PTO Updates:

  • Join us next Thursday September 30th for the Yorkville Homecoming Parade! Foxy’s will be in the YGS parking lot serving up their delicious ice cream! Meet at 5:15 if you'd like to walk in the parade.
  • We are looking forward to our Fall Family Literacy Night! (see below)
  • The next PTO meeting is Monday, October 18th at 5:45 in the library.
Welcome Mr. Sauer! He's our new music teacher! Mr. Sauer is also a YGS alum!
A note from our librarian Mrs. McHugh:
We are so excited to announce our first author visit of the year! Author & illustrator Maddie Frost will be visiting our kindergarten through third grade students via Zoom on Friday, October 22nd! 

We kicked off this exciting news with lots of fun in the library, and we will continue to celebrate Maddie's books until our virtual event! If you'd like to join in on the fun, you can order an autographed copy of one of Maddie's books or even enter our jellyfish competition! All book orders are due by October 5th, and the contest ends on October 20th. Please see the flyers below for more information. 
Thank you for teaming up with us to promote the love of books in your home!  
-Your elementary librarians-
Yorkville Grade School | 630.553.4390 | 630.553.4450 | elech@y115.org