

Y.E.S Indeed!
York Elementary School March Newsletter
March 2024-- Important Dates
Monday, March 4th - Wednesday, March 6th - Read Across America Week -See flyer below!
Tuesday, March 5th: Arby's Night Out
Wednesday, March 6th: Slushy Day/Early Student Dismissal
Thursday, March 7th-Tuesday, March 12th: No School!
Wednesday, March 13th: Early Student Dismissal
Monday, March 18th: Science Expo Set up
Monday, March 18th: Wendy's Night Out
Tuesday, March 19th: SCIENCE EXPO 6:15 @ CITY AUDITORIUM
Tuesday, March 19th: Four Corners Dental Services Makeup Date, if you signed up your child, will take place on March 19th.
Wednesday, March 20th: Slushy Day/Early Student Dismissal
Wednesday, March 27th: No School for Kindergarten due to Kindergarten Roundup!
Wednesday, March 27th: Early dismissal
Thursday, March 28th: MLB Opening Day!
Friday, March 29th-Monday, April 1st - No School!
Read Across America Week!
MLB Opening Day -- March 28th
Thursday, March 28th, is Major League Baseball Opening Day! Here at York Elementary, we will celebrate!
We are going to work hard during the “Home Stretch” of the 2023-24 school year and “Hit it Out of the Park”!
We encourage the students to wear their favorite baseball/softball attire! (jersey, baseball hat, team t-shirt, etc.)
Duke Branch Open on Thursdays!
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!
Transportation Sign-up for 24-25 School Year
York Public Schools
24/25
Transportation Request
Solicitud de Transporte
Do you need to register your child for bus transportation?
Necesita registrar a su hijo para el transporte en autobús?
You can register them at: https://bit.ly/24-25ypsbus
Puedes registrarlos en: https://bit.ly/24-25ypsbus
For any other transportation questions, please call the Transportation Office at (402)362-1988
Para cualquier otra pregunta sobre transporte, llame a la Oficina de Transporte al (402) 362-1988
Science Expo REMINDER!
Hello York Elementary Scientists and Families!
Mark Your Calendars with These Important Dates
- Science Expo: March 19th students arrive by 5:30 p.m.
- Information & Resource Nights at Y.E.S. media:
- Tuesday, Mar. 12th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Set-up for Science Expo: March 18th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. 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 & Mrs. Bierbaum
News from the Nurse
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
Contact Us
Dan Flynn, Assistant Principal
Email: katie.burger@yorkdukes.org
Website: yorkpublic.org
Location: 1501 Washington Avenue
Phone: 402-362-1414
Facebook: facebook.com/YESDukePride
Twitter: @YESDukePride