Wildcat Community News

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we are into the Fall Break, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. The first part of the school year has flown by, and I’m proud of the hard work our students have put into their learning.

With report cards coming home on Thursday, October 17th, this offers a great opportunity to review your child’s progress and celebrate their achievements so far. I encourage you to use this time to talk with your child about their academic strengths and areas for growth. Your involvement in these conversations is vital to their continued success.

Additionally, I want to remind you of the importance of consistent attendance. Every day of school counts and returning from break with a strong commitment to regular attendance will help ensure your child stays on track. We are here to support you and your child in making the most of the school year.

Thank you for all that you do. I hope you have a restful and enjoyable Fall Break, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!

Warm regards,

Cassandra Dyson

Principal

We are excited to announce the Youngblood Club Fair which will be held for students during their lunches beginning Wednesday, October 16th. Students will be able to view information about each club and sign up to participate. The meeting dates and times will be announced after the fair and information will be sent home to parents. It is important that students are aware if they would like to participate in clubs or sports, they must maintain passing grades in academics and have continuous good behavior.

The list below provides the names and information about each club.

Thank you to all of the families that participated in Literacy Night on Thursday, October 3rd. Here are a few important points that were shared during the event for you to remember.

• Your child(ren) should read at least 30 minutes each night. Reading every night builds vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fluency.
• Every child should have a book to read. You are able to purchase books from a public book store such as Barnes and Noble, Half Priced Books, or you may go to the public library with your child to select free books that are age appropriate.
• Set limits on their social media, video games, and phone usage. Often students use these platforms for negative information and not for educational purposes.

Mr. Robinson, the presenter, stated that it is important that every child learns to read. Having a book in a child's hand can open up their world in various possibilities and in a positive ways. So, let's work together to ensure that students are reading everyday to ensure they have a love for reading and a bright future.

September Kicked off our first monthly Campus wide STEM challenge!

Students had the opportunity to research, design and create an insulating container that minimizes heat transfer. Congratulations to the amazing students who took on the challenge using previously learned Science concepts in Matter and Energy. We cant wait to see what our Wildcats will innovate next for the month of October! Stay tuned...

We are so proud of our students that are showing up each day ready to learn! We would like to say thank you to our parents for ensuring that our students are on time and at school. The district presented this award to Youngblood for a job well done! We reached our goal of 96% and we will continue to strive for excellence!

If there are any changes to your information such as phone number or address, please let our front office know immediately. You may also change your information through Home Access. The link for Home Access is below and you may also check on your child's grades through this platform.

As a Youngblood staff, we love to partner with our parents to bridge the home to school gap. When there is a partnership between the school and parents, we are setting our students up for success. Parent conferences permit us to ensure that you are well informed about your child's progress and behaviors. In order for us to have a productive conference, we are asking if you would like to speak with a teacher or administrator, please set up an appointment. It will be difficult to conference during those times due to meetings or other obligations within the building.

If you need to set up an appointment, you may call (281) 983-8020 or come by the campus to leave a message for the administrator or teacher and you will receive a phone call back within 24 hours.

Welcome to the Youngblood Library! We have so many wonderful resources for you to enjoy! We have print, digital, and a Little Free Library. Our digital resources can be accessed through the Alief HUB in the Destiny Discover App and the Alief Digital Resources Folder. In the Alief Digital Resources Folder, you will have access to Alief resources as well as Houston Public Library Resources. These include eBooks, comic books, magazines, encyclopedias, and so much more. You can also access these resources and more by checking out our school library page at https://www.aliefisd.net/domain/5167.

Destiny Login Information

UN- ID number

PW- ID number + initials (example 123456gb)

HPL Login Information

UN- 100 + Last name initial capitalized + ID number (example 100B123456)

PW- birthdate (mmdd 4 digits) (example 0407)

Students can log their reading in Beanstack our reading challenge app found in the HUB. They can log books, minutes, and sign up for book challenges.

Our Fall book fair is scheduled for the week of November 18th-22nd.

Happy Reading!!!

Join the FAME Committee Meeting 1st Monday of each month at 4:20 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Family Engagement Week November 18th- 27th

Across the state of Texas November is Family Engagement Month. We are encouraging families to get involved.

Multicultural Night Friday, November 22 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

FAME Fridays (Sewing Basic) starting November 1st- November 22nd from 9-11. Families will learn how to sew pillow, aprons, and small hand bags.

Health and Wellness Fair, Thursday, December 19 from 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Family Center Classes

ESL Classes every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a,m.

Technology Classes/Typing Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.