December 11, 2020

Hello YGS Families,
What a great week! Here's a recap:

Author Henry Winkler Zoomed in with our 3rd graders!

Makerspace Challenge: Students enjoyed navigating a Gumdrop STEM challenge in our Makerspace room! The objective was to plan & construct the tallest possible Christmas tree with gumdrops and toothpicks. Students had his/her own materials to build. Challenges like these invite students to practice exploration and critical thinking. See below for pictures!

NWEA MAP: Students are finishing the reading/math MAP test. Updates on your child's academic progress will be shared in the near future.

Giving Tree: Thank you for making a family feel extra special this year; we appreciate all the donations we received!

Upcoming:
Spirit Week is NEXT Week! See below for details.

Friday, December 18th is one hour EARLY release as we head into Winter Break. School resumes on Monday, January 4th!

Would you like to contribute to our special holiday luncheon for staff? Sign up HERE.

Enjoy the season!
Emily Lech, YGS Principal
(elech@y115.org). Tel. (630) 553-4390
School Updates:
Headphones & Chromebooks: Some students need a new pair of chunky headphones. Please check with your child. We use headphones every day in school. Connect with Mrs. Lech if you need assistance with this. Also, thank you for ensuring Chromebooks are fully charged at night.

Water Bottles: Please be sure your child comes to school with a water bottle each day! Nurse Bryn is running low on cups.
Home Link:
Check out simple yet fun holiday learning activities to do at home!


PTO Update:
Friday Foxes Shirts: The Remote Learner’s shirts are now available for pick up at YGS!! The shirts are free, but did require families to PREORDER back in October. Please call the YGS main office before coming to the school. There are a very limited amount of extra shirts for families that did not order in the Fall, first come first served. If you are interested in receiving a shirt or cannot remember if you ordered a shirt for your child please email me at kristioleary1579@gmail.com
(PLEASE use the subject line: FF SHIRTS: YOUR CHILDS NAME AND GRADE) 

Restaurant Night: Remember to mark your calendars for our next Restaurant Night, Wednesday December 16th from 4:00-8:00pm at Culver’s for Dine-in(when applicable) or Drive-through!!! NO FLYER REQUIRED, just mention the Yorkville Grade School PTO fundraiser when ordering!!! 
Important Dates:
  • Friday, December 18th: Classroom holiday party. 1 hour early Release
  • Monday, December 21-January 3rd: Winter Break
  • Thursday, January 28th: Quarter 2 Report Cards Released at 5p.m.

Yorkville Grade School | 630.553.4390 | 630.553.4450 | elech@y115.org