October
October
October 🍎 2024
Yarbro families we are excited about our 2024-2025 school year. In this digital monthly newsletter we will communicate information about Yarbro.
Upcoming events:
October 3, 2024
Homecoming Parade will be on Thursday October 3rd at 6:00 PM. It will start at Wildcat Stadium, travel down Avenue D towards the Lea County Fairgrounds.
Dress-up Days
Monday, September 30, 2024 - Jammin' in our Jammies - Pajama Day
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Duet Day (Dress in Rhyme)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - Favorite Musical Artist or Group
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - Eras Day -
- PK - 8 (Choose from Babies, Toddlers, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizens)
- LHS & NHHS 9th Grade - Babies, 10th Grade - Toddlers, 11th Grade - Adults, & 12th Grade - Senior Citizens
Friday, October 4, 2024 ROCK THE BLUE - Wear your Wildcat Blue!
October 7-10, 2024
YAY!! Our book Fair is here!! Please read letter below for more information on the process of purchasing books. Parent night will be on Oct 9 from 3:00-6:30.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/yarbroelementarychampions
October 16, 2024
Yarbro families, please be on the lookout for communication from your child's teacher that will have your appointment for parent teacher conferences.
October 31, 2024
The High School STUCO will host a trunk or treat on Avenue K, in front of the auditorium from 5:00-8:00 PM (or until goodies run out). SkillsUSA will have a spooky space in the auditorium lobby.
EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!
District Communication Platform
Parent square is designed to keep Wildcat families informed, while encouraging communication between parents and school. Please download the app to receive information from the district.
Use of Electronics Policy
Parents our district has a use of electronics policy in the student handbook, this includes cell phones, headphones and smart watches. Please take a few minutes to review the handbook by clicking the image to the left.
Parent Vue: District Parent Portal
Stay informed with your child's success. Please download the app to receive real time information related to your child's academics and attendance.
Student Dress Policy Update
Please be advised the LMS Student Dress Policy J-2361 Regulation has been approved by the LMS Board of Education to contain the following language:
The Lovington Municipal Schools recognize that parents are primarily responsible for students' dress and general appearance. However, student behavior and academic expectations are influenced by dress and grooming. Therefore, the following requirements for student dress District-wide (Pre-kindergarten through grade twelve [PK-12]) shall be based upon the following principles ...
The updated language has been added to the Student Handbook.
A Message from our Wildcat School Nurses
Many parents ask, “When is my child sick enough to stay home from school?”
This is not always an easy question to answer! We hope that these tips can help!
A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. We suggest making a plan for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he/she is ill.
Our school guidance states that you should not send your child to school if he/she has:
- Fever in the past 24 hours ***If your child has a fever, please DO NOT medicate your child and send them to school***
- Active vomiting (more than twice in a day) in the past 24 hours
- Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
- Chills
- Cough-A child with deep or uncontrollable coughing belongs at home even without a fever.
- Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
- Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night
- Head lice – until your child has been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instructions
If your child becomes ill at school and the teacher or school nurse feel the child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take him/her home from school. It is essential that your child’s school has a phone number where you can be contacted during the day and an emergency number in the event you cannot be reached. Please be sure that arrangements can be made to transport your child home from school and that childcare is available in case of illness. If your daytime or emergency phone number changes during the year, please notify your child’s school immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse.
Thank you!
Daily conversations
Having daily conversations with your child allows you to be a part of a great season in their lives. Below are some conversation starters to ask your child:
- "What made you laugh today?”
- “Which subject was your favorite today?”
- “What was the best part of your day?”
- “Who did you sit with at lunch today?”
- “What was the most interesting thing you learned today?”
- “What did you like most about school today?”
Yarbro Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures
Morning Drop-Off Procedures
- Doors open at 7:40
- Students who arrive before 7:50 go to the gym
- Students should not be left unattended before drop off time.
- All students will enter through the front of the building or corner of Jefferson and 8th Street entrance.
- Parents will drive vehicle through the drop-off lane on Jefferson Street and let students out on the passenger side of the car once the car has came to a complete stop.
- The drop off has CHANGED on 8th street, this year it will be on the corner of Jefferson and 8th Street.
- Be ALERT and follow directions of staff to ensure line runs smoothly and most importantly is SAFE for our students.
- Bus students will walk to Yarbro and go directly to the gym if bus arrival is before 7:50.
After School Pick-up Procedures
- School is out at 3:10, Please make arrangements to get your child picked up at that time.
- 5th grade gets picked up on the drop/pick up lane on Jefferson St.
- 4th grade will get picked up either at the corner of Jefferson and 8th St or Gym 8th street crosswalk. Your child's teacher will let you know which crosswalk to use.
- Bus students will walk to the bus waiting area
No Deliveries
We would like to gently remind you that we will not have accept any deliveries of food or birthday gifts. Students will be allowed to celebrate their birthday's but they must bring their snacks with them at the beginning of school.
Mayla Garcia, Principal
Azeneth Cottingham, Assistant Principal
Jessica Tovar, Administrative Assistant
700 W Jefferson - 575.739.2490