December 10, 2021

Good Afternoon!
This newsletter cannot adequately express our EXCITEMENT for the week ahead!

I believe intentional choices to 'go big' and celebrate matters. These are the memories we hold onto; these are the moments that define childhood. We are SO thrilled for our holiday sing and school wide field trip.

A special thank you to my secretary, Mrs. Wangler, for helping me organize an ALL school field trip. Navigating logistics and details (& COVID-19 protocols) was a complex task! Also, we appreciate our PTO who contributed towards the school field trip cost. We are grateful for our chaperones, too. It truly takes a village!

Lastly, I will say it over and over again. I couldn't ask for a better team, students, and school families. Yesterday, I spent over an hour in second grade. I observed learning in action with our co-teaching cohort of 38 kiddos and two fantastic teachers. What really stuck out was this sense of care for one another, our school, and care for themselves. Yes, they cheer when they meet an academic or personal goal. Some days we face challenges; the journey isn't always easy. Sometimes as children, parents, and teachers we struggle and feel tired. Yet, the joy and connection keeps us believing that we are in fact limitless. This gift is one that I am grateful for each day!

Happy Holidays!
Mrs. Lech, Principal

Twitter: @emily_lech & Email: elech@y115.org
School Updates:

Holiday Tree Gifts:
Thank you for donating to our giving tree. You brought a smile to a child and family's face. Thank you for going above and beyond for our school community.

Can you help one more YGS family? Sign up HERE

Holiday Cards: Send in a holiday card for our bulletin board!

Holiday Sing:
Wednesday, December 15: Enter by the front. You will see our outdoor classroom on the side of the building. You can arrive as early as 10:45 a.m. We will begin right at 11:00 a.m. Although we'll be outside, please wear a mask since we are unable to socially distance for this event.

Feel free to tune in via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
https://y115-org.zoom.us/j/99701217329

Meeting ID: 997 0121 7329

Nutcracker:
Thursday, December 16th: Please send in a water bottle and non-mess, bigger snack with your child. We will eat snack at intermission at the play. The play begins at 10:00 sharp with an intermission for snack and concludes at noon. We will then come back to school for lunch. Students *can* dress up for this magical event! If you would like an outfit provided for your child (dress or nice shirt) contact Mrs. Lech elech@y115.org. Thank you for ensuring you only send your healthy child on our field trip.

Chaperones: Please meet us at Pfeiffer Hall. Pfeiffer Hall is building number 14. The street address is: 310 East Benton Avenue. Parents attending can find parking in the streets surrounding the area.

Farewell & Best Wishes: Mrs. Lundin, our PE teacher, has accepted a PE position closer to home and in a high school setting. She's been in Y115 for 15 years! We wish her the best in her new journey. Mrs. Kraft, our para, wears dozens of hats every day at YGS! She will be starting her student teaching at YIS next semester. Good luck, Mrs. Kraft! We know she'll be successful! We will share updates about Ms. Lundin and Mrs. Kraft's replacement after winter break.

What can my child practice or learn over break?
  • Drops in the Bucket
  • Read Baggies Books
  • Dreambox
  • Lexia
  • RAZ Kids
  • Learning Videos (Mystery Science, Picture Show, Letter Factory)
  • Exercise with Go Noodle Youtube videos
  • Visit the Library
  • Visit a museum

*We also believe that taking a break, relaxation, family time, and simple uninterrupted playtime is essential for a child's development*
Upcoming Dates:.
  • Wednesday, December 15: 10:45-11:30: Holiday Sing on our Outdoor Classroom stage!
  • Thursday, December 16th: Nutcracker Field Trip
  • Friday, December 17th: One hour early release, Winter break begins
  • Monday, January 3rd: Return from Winter Break
  • Monday, January 14: MAP Winter Testing
Yorkville Grade School | 630.553.4390 | 630.553.4450 | elech@y115.org