YOUNG SCHOLARS OF
GREATER ALLEGHENY
CHARTER SCHOOL
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News and Events
that you don't want to miss!
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Spirit Week and Halloween Parade
The week of October 25, YSGA began its first spirit week of the school year. We had a variety of fun events for students to participate in, including crazy socks and college day. On Friday, we wrapped up spirit week by having students wear their Halloween costumes to school. Our kindergarten and first-grade students had a parade throughout the building, with all of our 2-8 students and staff cheering them on! Fun was had by all!
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On November 3rd, YSGA hosted its first academic event, Math Night. This Title 1 funded event was the chance for students and families to come to the school and participate in a variety of fun math games, races, and events. At the end of the event, we celebrated with pizza and drinks. We had a great turnout and everyone had a wonderful evening.
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It is officially field trip season here at YSGA! So far, we have had two field trips. Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders traveled to Laurel Caverns, where they toured a cave and panned for gemstones and minerals. This field trip was designed to go along with their science unit regarding the cave systems and rock formations, as well as being a precursor to the rock cycle and earth’s materials!
Also, our kindergarten and 1st graders took a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo! Everyone loved seeing the animals and learning about the different habitats.
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Discipline Office & Student Services Corner |
Greetings YGSA Families and Friends!
I would like to start off by thanking you, our parents, scholars and staff for completing our first quarter of the year in spite of the challenges we experienced with transportation in some of our districts. All buses are now running. As we begin the second report period, we encourage scholars to continue to be present, in complete uniform, and ready to take on each day of new opportunities.
Attendance is key. YSGA will celebrate every scholar who has perfect attendance and continues to show up each day. Parents who attend mandatory events will get a chance at our end-of-the-year grand drawing. The more you attend, the more chances to win!
YSGA is looking to launch a parent support group; where parents can come together in conversation to share, encourage and support other parents within our school community. What better way to build strong parental connections than to have other parents sharing resources, talents or just lead a listening ear. You'd be surprised, what you have to offer. Stay tuned, more info to come.
Kelli Humphries
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HELLO YOUNG SCHOLAR FAMILY!
MASKS!
- Young Scholars, how to make sure the mask works the best for you.
- Make sure it fits snugly against your face.
- Masks with layers will stop more respiratory droplets from getting in (or out if you are sick).
- They will help protect us from all kinds of germs and viruses. In addition to proper handwashing (at least 20 seconds) and staying home when ill. It will help to keep a healthy school community!
Dress for the weather
It is officially November. Please send our Scholars to school in the appropriate clothing and outerwear. Jackets, hats, and gloves when necessary. I know we have Field Trips coming up and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the FUN!!!
If your child gets chilly in school, we have YSGA sweaters to wear over their shirts.
Yours in health,
Nikki Scrabis CSN
412-673-7300 x 216
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Dear Parents and Guardians:
I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. I wanted to reach out to let you and your scholars know I am available if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach me by email (kielbasa@ysga.org) or by phone (412-673-7300).
Character Education News
In Character Ed classes during the month of October, we were very busy learning about anger management - what to do when you are feeling angry.
Learning happens best when it is done both at school and at home. Below are many ways that you can help your child continue to learn about the theme of anger management through reading about it, talking about it, and practicing it! We have really enjoyed exploring this topic at school, and I hope your family will enjoy it just as much!
Read about it!
Here are some books to help you learn more about anger management:
- “When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry” by Molly Bang
- “Anger Management Workbook for Kids” by Samantha Snowden, MA
- “ A Little Spot of Anger” by Diane Alber
Talk About it!
- What makes you angry?
- How can I tell when I’m angry?
- How can I tell when someone else is angry?
- What should I do if I get angry?
Anger Busters
- Talk to an adult
- Count to 10
- Get or give a hug
- Exercise
- Draw or color
- Think good thoughts
- Take deep breaths
Lauren Kielbasa
Phone: (412) 673-7300, ext. 121
We want to ensure our families are being helped and supported in their time of need!
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Curriculum Instruction Corner
Hello everyone! Last month we discussed the importance of being fluent in both reading and math. This month we are focusing on the importance of memorizing math facts for students.
This will contribute to their fluency skills! Memorization of students’ basic math facts, whether it be addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, is so important! Here’s why:
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Math facts fluency leads to higher-order mathematics - when your child isn’t focused on solving basic math facts, they can focus more on problem-solving and algebraic thinking. They can better learn new concepts and skills in these areas.
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Fluency with math facts means less confusion - If your child spends a lot of time-solving basic facts, they are more likely to be confused with larger mathematical processes and get lost in their calculations.
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Math fact memorization affects performance - If your child does not know their math facts, homework and tests can take a long time to complete. So long, in fact, it might be a struggle for them to complete their homework or tests at all.
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Less math anxiety - knowing their math facts can increase your student’s confidence and decrease their math anxiety.
Being fluent in knowing their math facts will help your student perform to the best of their ability in math class! Please practice math fact fluency at home with your student.
Curriculum & Instruction
Ms. Long
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Dear Young Scholars Families,
YSGA has an open enrollment period until February 26 for the 2022-23 school year. If you have siblings looking to apply for the upcoming school year, this is the time to make an online application for each sibling.
We would like to share the new YSGA commercial video with you. Click here to access and enjoy it.
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Dear YSGA Families
We are happy to announce that YSGA has started the Annual Turkey Drive. We hope to raise enough money to purchase a turkey for those families before the Thanksgiving break so that everyone can enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving. Any amount will help us reach our goal, and we appreciate your help and support! Please support the event to make it another successful year!
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Dear YSGA Families,
We are happy to announce that YSGA has a new playground for our young scholars. They will be able to start enjoying it on Monday, November 8, 2021.
It has been a great year so far, and YSGA continues adding new services and programs to provide a bright future for your child.
We want to thank YSGA families for their support and trust in us!
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STEAM
STEAM is in full action here at Young Scholars. Our students have traded their status as a scholar and are stepping into various roles to complete their STEAM projects. Our 1st graders are becoming little botanists as they explore the leaves and pumpkins. Our 2nd graders have been working on designing and building a map of Pennsylvania. Our 3rd graders designed a self-closing gate using magnetism and electricity. Our 4th graders designed and built a compost bin. Our 5th graders are designing a warning system. Our 6th graders are designing and building a model of our solar system. Our 7th graders have stepped into the role of ecologist and presented on the impact a volcano would have on local ecosystems. Our 8th graders are designing and building a way to make our roads safer. We are excited to see all of our scholars’ thinking creatively and critically in each challenge.
Upcoming News: Young Scholars will launch its first STEAM Week on November 8-12,2021. Keep an eye for more news to come!
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Extended Day Enrichment is excited to announce that we have over 60 students participating in activities ranging from self-defense to photography to step team. Our Newspaper, The WORD recently published its first edition. This edition showcases our students' hard work over the last 4 weeks. Please keep an eye out in your scholar’s bag or on our Facebook page. Our art appreciation club has been working on sculptures of animals and pumpkins. We can’t wait to see what’s next. |
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Pick-up and Drop-off Route |
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Parent-Teacher Conference: November 11
STEAM Week: November 8 - 12
Honor Roll Ceremony: November 16 & 18
Thanksgiving Break: November 25 - 29
Open House: December 7 -5.30 pm-6.30 pm
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