Y.E.S Indeed!

March ENCORE Calendar

March Breakfast Menu

March Lunch Menu

Monday, March 3rd - Wednesday, March 5th - Read Across America Week -See flyer below!

Tuesday, March 4th: Arby's Night Out

Wednesday, March 5th: Early Student Dismissal

Thursday, March 6th-Tuesday, March 11th: No School!

Wednesday, March 12th:Slushy Day/Early Student Dismissal

Monday, March 17th: Wendy's Night Out

Wednesday, March 19th: Early Student Dismissal/Slushy Day

Monday, March 24th: Science Expo SET-UP from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ York City Auditorium

Tuesday, March 25th: Science Expo at York City Auditorium- Students arrive by 5:30 PM

Wednesday, March 26th: Early Student Dismissal

Thursday, March 27th: MLB Opening Day! Wear your favorite Baseball or Softball Jersey!

Dear Y.E.S Families,

It is hard to believe that we are looking into Spring! Second semester is off to a fast start, and we have had a lot of great things going on at Y.E.S! Here are a few highlights:

• Our One School, One Book project was a fun success! Students read the book Mr. Popper’s Penguins in their classrooms. We had a fun visit from Flynn the Penguin at a spirit rally, and at the end of the book, we watched the Mr. Popper’s Penguins movie. It was a great way for us to celebrate reading!

• We will also celebrate Read Across America Week with a few dress-up days and additional fun reading activities. Learning to read is a tough job, and I appreciate that we have teachers who also find ways to make reading fun! Reading with your child at night is another great way to help them enjoy reading. Thank you for partnering with us and helping your child love to read!

• We are currently reviewing our school-wide expectation of “Be Respectful” with our Respect Challenge. Each morning, teachers and students talk about a different way that we can show respect. Then, at the end of each day, the class reflects and decides if they earned a point for the day or not. We also have bonus points that can be given out by any teacher, and we have a few “Secret Spotters” that are looking for classes that are doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Our first celebration will be an extra recess, and we are halfway to earning that reward! Ask your student about respect and how they are working extra hard to earn those points!

Spring is always a busy time, and it will be the end of the school year before we know it. We have a lot of great learning left to do! We appreciate your partnership as we finish the school year strong.

Katie Burger

York Elementary School, Principal

Duke Branch open on Thursdays!

The Duke Branch of Cornerstone Bank is open every Thursday from 7:45-8:15. If students wish to deposit money, they may head into the library to deposit money and earn a reward for saving!

If you have a new kindergartner starting in the 2025-2026 school year, or if you have a student who is not currently registered to ride the bus but would like to begin riding in the 2025-2026 school year, please use the link below.

Kindergarten/New Student Registration

Hello York Elementary Scientists and Families!

Mark Your Calendars with These Important Dates

• Science Expo: March 25th students arrive by 5:30 PM
• Set-up for Science Expo: March 24th, 4:00-6:00 PM at the City Auditorium
• Presentations to Science Experts: 5:45-6:15 p.m.
• Public Viewing of Science Projects: 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Clean up: Please begin helping at 7:00 p.m.

Thank You!

Science Expo Committee Members at Y.E.S.

Mrs. Heberlee

March is National Nutrition Month – Info. From the NIH

We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is a national education program designed to give parents and communities a way to help children learn to eat nutritious foods. As parents, you can do a lot to help your children learn healthy eating habits and maintain a healthy weight. Involving them in meal preparation and cooking can motivate them to try new foods – and is a good way to spend time together as a family.

What is a “healthy” diet?

· Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free milk products.

· Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.

· Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium/salt, and added sugars.

· Stays within your calorie needs.

Focus on Healthy Food Choices - Choose the GO, SLOW, and WHOA foods:

GO FOODS – are the lowest in fats and added sugar. They are nutrient dense with a better source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients important to health. Examples of GO foods are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat milk products, lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, egg whites, or egg substitute.

SLOW FOODS - are higher in fat, added sugar, and calories. SLOW foods include vegetables with added fat, white refined bread flour, low- fat mayonnaise, 2% low fat milk products, peanut butter, pizza, baked chips, and mac and cheese. Have slow foods sometimes.

WHOA FOODS – are the highest in fat and sugar. They are calorie dense foods and low in vitamins, minerals, and other needed nutrients. Have WHOA foods once in a while, and when you do have them, have small portions. Examples of WHOA foods are whole-milk products, fried foods, bakery sweets, candy, soda, chips, sugary cereals, and creamy salad dressings.

Hungry for more? Visit the WE CAN! Web site at http://wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov Visit the Keep the Beat : Deliciously Healthy Eating web site at http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/healthyeating

katie.burger@yorkdukes.org

Dan Flynn, Assistant Principal

dan.flynn@yorkdukes.org

Website: yorkpublic.org
Location: 1501 Washington Avenue
Phone: 402-362-1414
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