I hope this update finds you well… My deep appreciation to our students and staff for an amazing first couple of days of classes. Admittedly, we have had some bumps along the way, but I could not be prouder of our students, parents, and staff. We have nearly 2,100 Foxes on campus each day! It has been an amazing couple of days to be a Yorkville Fox! The past couple of weeks marked the beginning of our Fall Athletic season for our programs, thus I would like to wish all of our student-athletes and coaches the best of luck in their respective seasons ahead. Also, GO BAND! We are all looking forward to watching the 21-22 Fighting Fox Marching Band's premier next week! As a reminder, Yorkville High School is hosting our annual Curriculum Night this Wednesday (9/1).  For those new to YHS, please be mindful that the night is for both campuses.  Please see the Curriculum Night update item for more information--we hope to see you here! It is imperative that students bring their Chromebooks fully charged each day . In addition, please be sure that students have their chargers at all times. Lastly, we ask that students always carry their Chromebooks closed during periods of non-use to prevent damage to the device. Students at both Yorkville High School have the opportunity to have breakfast through the district’s expanded meal program. Every students is entitled to one free breakfast daily with ala carte items require purchase. Research has shown that eating breakfast helps improve students’ academic performance. Research consistently shows that a healthy breakfast can help students focus in class, score higher on standardized tests, avoid trips to the nurse, and minimize classroom disturbances. When breakfast is convenient and accessible, more students will participate in this healthy meal and fuel their brains for a day of learning! Breakfast is served on all school days, in the cafeteria, at the following times: Main Campus & Academy: 7:00-7:20 a.m. The daily bell schedule for the week of August 30th is listed below: Monday, August 30th - A Day Tuesday, August 31st - B Day Wednesday, September 1st - C Day Thursday, September 2nd - A Day Friday, September 3rd - B Day The daily bell schedule for the week of September 6th is listed below: Monday, September 6th - Labor Day - no school Tuesday, September 7th - A Day Wednesday, September 8th - B Day Thursday, September 9th - A Day Friday, September 10th - B Day *remember on a four day week we drop the C Day* Included in this update: Monthly Calendar - August - September - updated item 88 Foxes honored as AP Scholars! - new item YHS Athletics Update - new item Curriculum Night - new item College Application Night - old item Financial Aid Night - old item PSAT/NMSQT Registration - old item Dean's Safety Update - new item Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week - new item Freshmen Physical Requirement - old item Senior Vaccination Requirement - old item Hey Seniors, Important Information for the Class of 2022! - new item Student Services Referral Form - old item Change of Schedule Process - old item SAT National Test Dates - old 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 and a fantastic summer!  GO FOXES! With PRIDE, David S. Travis

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Monthly Calendar - August - September Provided for our families is a month at a glance summary. A Days are highlighted in "Red" - August 30; September 2, 7, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, & 30 B Days are highlighted in "Gray" - August 31; September 3, 8, 10, 14, 21, 24, & 28 C Days are highlighted in "Green" - September 1, 15, 22, & 29 September 6 - Labor Day (yellow) It is important to note that our new schedule adjusts based on the number of attendance days in a given week. For example our first 5 day week (August 30 - September 3) - Monday (A), Tuesday (B), Wednesday (C), Thursday (A), Friday (B). On a five day week, students will attend each course 3 out of the 5 days (228 minutes). For example our first 4 day week (September 7 - September 10) - Tuesday (A), Wednesday (B), Thursday (A), Friday (B). On a four day week, we drop the C day, students will attend each course 2 out of the 4 days (180 minutes).

88 Foxes Honored as AP Scholars Congratulations to the 88 Fighting Foxes who were recently recognized as 2020-21 AP Scholars!  48 were recognized as AP Scholars (averaged 3 or higher on 3 or more exams); 24 earned Honor recognition (3.25 or higher on 4 or more exams); 16 earned Distinction recognition  (3.5 or higher on 5 or more exams); 1 earned the AP Seminar & Research Certificate (the AP Seminar and Research Certificate is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research; and 2 earned the AP Capstone Diploma (the AP Capstone Diploma is granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing). PRETTY IMPRESSIVE! AP Scholar with Distinction – Lillian Ahrens (graduate), Lauren Bell (graduate), Logan Campbell (graduate), Ethan Clayton (graduate), Citlaly Correa (graduate), Hannah Divin (graduate), Rogerio Fragale (graduate), Alexia Heriaud (graduate), Thomas Kaufman, Brach Knutson (graduate), Madeline Kotler (graduate), Delaney LaPore (graduate), Alexis Nelson (graduate), Alyssa Wallner, Brooke Wayne (graduate), Gavin Williams   AP Scholar with Honor – Genevieve Allway, Camille Bagan (graduate), Cooper Broadway, Kaylee Brummel, Anna Burson, Jenna Buss, Jenna Demas (graduate), Tyler Deutsch (graduate), Everett Duffy (graduate), Haley Duncan, Bianca Estrada (graduate), Aaron Grochowski (graduate), Sophia Jedziniak, Darcy Joyner (graduate), Julia Lietz (graduate), Radu Mogos (graduate), Felipe Munoz (graduate), Meaghan O'Connor (graduate), Venessia Partida (graduate), Ariel Pomierski, Brittany Pomierski, Jordan Price (graduate), Madison Scheel (graduate), Olivia Woods   AP Scholar – Cadence Ala, Ivan Anderson (graduate), Trista Anderson, Ashley Anjeles (graduate), Sheridan Bayr (graduate), London Bennett (graduate), Blake Bowers, Samantha Bryant (graduate), Andrew Cox (graduate), Jezreel Culasino, Liam Daily, Cara Davenport, Lukas Diel (graduate), Zachary Egert (graduate), Andrew Fapp, Ava Fichtel, Ila Gajewski (graduate), Sabine Garcia (graduate), Isabel Gauss, Kaitlyn Gerrick, Isaac Goodwin (graduate), Julia Green (graduate), Amber Hammond (graduate), Cayla Hardesty, Hamelynn Harzman, Olivia Hernandez (graduate), Ryan Jacobson (graduate), Collin Janusz, Aleena Kallan, Helena Kleronomos (graduate), Kaitlyn Lay, Janessa Layne (graduate), Matthew Litchfield, Isabella Lopez, Dejarae Malone (graduate), Payton Maughan, Kylie May, Dylan Middendorf, Sierra Morgan (graduate), Marc Peczka, Holly Quanstrom, Emily Rodriguez, Anabella Rossi (graduate), Keith Stewart, Dylan Strohl (graduate), Samantha Urena (graduate), Nicole Vergara (graduate), Alex Withrow AP Seminar & Research Certificate – Hamelynn Harzman AP Capstone Diploma – Alexia Heriaud (graduate) & Emily Rodriguez

Athletics Update

Congratulations to the varsity girls volleyball team on a season opening win at Lincoln Way West on Thursday, August 26th in 3 games (25-22, 17-25, 25-18). Stat leaders in the game were Saige Avery with 5 kills, 1 ace, 16 assists and 3 digs. Janelle Pye-Blacknard added 10 kills, 1 ace, and 10 digs and Ella Bourque contributed 5 kills, 3 aces, 17 assists, and 7 digs.  Congratulations to the girls tennis team on winning their first SPC match of the season over Romeoville on Wednesday, August 25th. Kylie May and Lizzy Taylor won at first doubles, Payton Reilly and Kylee Sandon won at 2nd doubles, Ashlee Dasenbrock and Alana Burger won at 3rd doubles and Junior, Kaitlyn Hix won at 3rd singles. Great effort by 1st singles Jenny Lietz, 2nd singles Alexis Fedanzo-Dudley and 4th Doubles Kaitlyn Gerrick and Brittany Pomierski.  Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams on a great invite at home on Monday, August 23rd. The varsity girls placed 2nd and the varsity boys placed 3rd. Leading the way for the girls was Anna Hunter in 3rd place, Makenna Edwards in 5th, Margaret Hunter in 6th and Ava Galloway in 11th. Pacing the way for the boys was Ben Whaley in 11th place, Nick Clever in 14th, Brody Ferko in 15th, and Nathan Summers in 16th.

Curriculum Night - September 1st Save the Date! We are thrilled to invite you to please save the date for our in person Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm.  For those families that will be able to join us, please complete this RSVP form no later than 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.    For review prior to Curriculum Night, you can access our Curriculum Night Agenda.  1st period classes will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. All families and students will need to have a green check mark to enter the building.   Please use the health questionnaire link to submit the daily health questionnaire on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.  Students and families must have a screenshot of the actual checkmark on their phone or a printed copy of their green check in order to enter the building.  For those families that are unable to attend on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, to our in person event, we will be offering a asynchronous option for all families. A document with a recorded message from Mr. Travis and each of our certified staff members, will be sent out to all families on Monday, August 30, 2021. Families can view these messages at their convenience.

College Application Night - September 9th (in-person or asynchronous) HEY SENIORS & SENIOR PARENTS - SAVE THE DATE!   The YHS Guidance team is hosting COLLEGE APPLICATION NIGHT on September 9th at 6:30 p.m. Families can choose to participate in-person or watch an asynchronous recording of the presentation. The in-person presentation will be hosted in the YHS library. All attendees will be required to complete a health certification process.  Please click here to complete the required Health Questionnaire. This evening is tailored to our senior families, but all are welcome to come. Parents and students will be given a guided tour through the college application and admission process along with providing answers to the most commonly asked questions (and those that aren't so common!) regarding the application process.

Financial Aid Night - September 22nd (in-person & ZOOM) Hey Seniors! Please plan to attend YHS’s Financial Aid Night Presentation with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission on September 22nd at 6:00 P.M. Please note that this presentation will be in-person and on ZOOM. If you need to learn more about paying for your son or daughter's post-secondary education, this presentation is for you! This presentation will be conducted in English and in Spanish. Please click here to complete the required Health Questionnaire. Topics covered will include: FAFSA: What is it and why is it important? Financial Aid Timeline: When can I apply? When will I be notified Scholarships: Where do I begin? Grants: How do I qualify? Loans: How do they work? Cost of attendance: Direct vs. Indirect Costs  Click here for the ZOOM link. We hope to connect with you!

PSAT/NMSQT Test: Wednesday, October 13th The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is co-sponsored by the College Board & NMSQT Corporation. This is an optional test that provides practice for the Spring SAT (in which all Juniors will participate) and a chance to enter a scholarship competition. By participating, you will be provided with an actual test-day experience plus access to college and career preparation tools. Students must be a Junior to qualify as a National Merit Scholar. All Juniors are encouraged to test. Please submit this PSAT/NMSQT Registration Form by September 11th to the Guidance Office.  Cost is $17, payable by checks only.  See registration form or see the Guidance Office for more details. Don’t delay, sign up today!

Hey Seniors, Class of 2022! Herff Jones will be handing out cap and gown order packets during lunch periods on Wednesday, September 1st. Make sure to pick one up! Did you miss your senior portrait time slot over the summer? Don't worry! Senior portrait make-up days are September 1 & 2 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Yorkville High School. Seniors that have not been photographed have had email communication sent already. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Van Gogh Photography at 847-382-2282.

Dean's Safety Update Hello Yorkville 115 Families! We are off to a fantastic year and are so excited to see everyone on campus again. We hope all of you are excited as we are as we begin the 2021-2022 school year. As a reminder, please keep your car insurance up to date if you are driving to school. Also, the entrance to the school is on the south side of campus and the exit is on the north side. Thank you all and let's have a great year!

Digital Citizenship Tip of the Week Parents, the attached video would be a great conversation starter for you and your student. It identifies different types of screen time and some things to consider when evaluating your screen. “Screen time how much is to much”

Freshman Physical & Dental Requirements As a reminder, all students entering 9th grade are required to have a physical exam on the Certificate of Child Health Exam form, and updated immunizations on file by October 1st, 2021 to avoid being excluded from school.  Appointment dates will not be accepted.  Additionally all 9th grade students are required to receive a dental examination by May 15, 2022. Here is the proof of dental examination form that must be submitted.  If you have any questions please contact the Building Nurse at Yorkville High School Academy, Arlene Anderson, at 630.553.4385 ext. 4925.  Don’t delay, do it today!

Senior Vaccine Requirements As a reminder, all seniors must show proof of having had the meningitis vaccine for school attendance this year.  Seniors must have at least 1 does of the meningitis vaccine after their 16th birthday.  Additionally, as you were notified previously, proof of having the vaccine is required in order for students to complete the registration process. If your student has already had this vaccine and you have not yet turned in proof, please  contact Jamie Anderson (alphabet A-Kt) at jaanderson@y115.org or Caitlyn Jess (alphabet Ku-Z) at cjess@y115.org.  If your student has not had this vaccine yet, please do so ASAP— don’t delay, do it today!

Student Services District Referral Form Have an academic or social emotional concern regarding one of your students in K-12, please complete this form. The form will be routed to your student's building and a student services team member will follow. Please view this tutorial on how to complete the form.

Schedule Change Process Counselors will welcome schedule changes if there is an error on your student’s schedule. Please come to the Guidance Office to work through the schedule change process.    If you are requesting a change, please report to the class on your schedule and the teacher of record will guide you to your counselor, if necessary. To change or drop a class, students will need parent/guardian permission to complete a Course Withdrawal Request Form. This form is available ONLY in the Guidance Office.   Once all signatures have been acquired, the student’s schedule will reflect the change of courses. First three school days of a semester (8-26 thru 8/30): If a student is requesting to drop a class they need to consult with their parent and counselor to complete a “Course Withdrawal Request Form”.  Days 4 through 10 of a semester (8/31 thru 9/9): The student and teacher need to work collaboratively with the respective Department Chair to complete the Course Withdrawal Request Form. The Department Chair will work with Mrs. Jeannine Pacetti, Guidance Department Chair and Megan Martinez, Associate Principal of Student Services to adjust schedule if needed. Your counselor will inform the teacher, student and family of the decision.  After ten days in the semester (9/10 and beyond): A withdrawal from class will result in a WF on the student’s transcript. A conference will occur during this process beyond a student acquiring the appropriate signatures on the Course Withdrawal Request Form.

Hey Seniors... To maximize your post secondary options and merit based scholarship opportunities we encourage you to take the SAT or the ACT. Please consult with our College & Career Counselor Kendall Sims at ksims@y115.org if you have any questions in regards to test options and college admissions. Senior Counseling Lessons will also showcase the testing experience to support your student's decision. Test registration dates are approaching!  National SAT Test Dates in Early/Late Fall 2021 Test Dates: October 2, 2021 November 6, 2021 December 4, 2021 *Go to www.collegeboard.org for test day registration information  National ACT Test Dates in Early/Late Fall 2021 Test Dates: September 11, 2021 October 23, 2021 December 11, 2021 *Go to www.act.org for test day registration information  Good Luck!