Yale Elementary Newsletter
from your Elementary School Leader: Rosa Swonger
MESSAGE FROM YOUR SCHOOL LEADER
Good Day, MAS Elementary Families!
We are quickly approaching the end of the first semester! With only a few instructional weeks remaining before Winter Break, attendance is crucial to make the most of learning opportunities.
Here are a few reminders for November:
- Kindergarten CHEQ (Childhood Experiences Questionnaire) Survey: If you have a child in Kindergarten, during Parent-Teacher Conferences, you should have received a survey in your conference folder. Please be sure to complete the survey by the end of November. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out to Ms. Allysha White, District Elementary Literacy Director, by email at allysha.white@mascharterschool.com.
- Jackets and Backpacks: We are seeing an increase in students bringing backpacks and other unnecessary items to school, which are highly discouraged. Please be mindful that the more items your child brings to school, the more likely they are to leave something behind. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you,
Ms. Rosa Swonger, MA
Elementary School Leader
MAS Yale Campus
YEAR TO DATE ATTENDANCE (AS OF OCTOBER 24)
Our goal for attendance is 95 percent for the school year. Here’s how each grade level is performing so far:
- PreK: 87.54 percent (0.46 percent decrease from October)
- Kindergarten: 89.20 percent (0.40 percent decrease from October)
- 1st Grade: 93.75 percent (0.11 percent decrease from October)
- 2nd Grade: 92.97 percent (0.23 percent decrease from October)
- 3rd Grade: 92.81 percent (0.42 percent decrease from October)
- 4th Grade: 94.14 percent (0.42 percent decrease from October)
Overall Average: 92.23 percent
Remember, children cannot learn if they aren’t in school. Your child only needs to stay home if they are vomiting, have a fever, or have diarrhea. For all other conditions, they can still attend school. Since MAS offers Direct Instruction, any work missed cannot be made up.
Also, don’t forget: When your child’s grade level reaches 95 percent attendance or higher for the week, they earn a Dress Down Day! We’ll notify you weekly through a phone blast and social media which grades have earned this reward.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Please take note of the following dates in November:
- Tues., Nov. 5: School is Closed in Observance of Voting Day
- Wed., Nov. 6: Istation Reading Assessment for Kindergarten
- Thurs., Nov. 7: Istation Reading Assessment for 1st Grade
- Fri., Nov. 8: Istation Reading Assessment for 2nd Grade
- Mon., Nov. 11: School is Closed in observance of Veteran’s Day
- Tues., Nov. 12: STAR Reading Assessment for Grades 3 & 4
- Thurs., Nov. 14: Math Quiz for Grades 3 & 4
- Wed., Nov. 23: November Food Pantry - (date is tentative for now)
- Fri., Nov. 22: Istation Math Assessment for Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
- Mon., Nov. 25 – Fri., Nov. 29: School is Closed for Thanksgiving Break
UNIFORM EXPECTATION REMINDER
A quick reminder about MAS school uniforms:
Students can only wear MAS-issued shirts and sweaters in the classroom
Long-sleeved shirts are not allowed under short-sleeved MAS shirts.
Students are only allowed to wear black pants or leggings — NO JEANS.
October 2024 TEACHER SHOUTOUTS
Sarah Spesock: Ms. Spesock teaches 2nd Grade Reading Mastery. She is new to MAS this year and has quickly become an integral part of the team. Her students say, “She is helpful in teaching us reading. She gives us lots of cheers, stickers, and candy!”
Eden Delposo: Ms. Delposo teaches 1st and 2nd Grade Physical Education. She has been with MAS for a few years now and is an exemplary model for classroom management and activity facilitation. Her students say, “She teaches us how to get strong in PE. She helps us log into iStation and gives us lots of prizes.”
Fatma Gondal: Ms. Gondal teaches Kindergarten and 1st Grade Reading Mastery. This is her third year at MAS, and she not only excels as a teacher but also goes the extra mile by supporting our students in the after-school program! Her students say, “She is really fun when teaching reading. She is nice and very pretty. She also gives us prizes!”
Sarah Spesock 2nd Grade Reading Mastery Teacher
Eden Delposo- 1st/2nd Grade PE Teacher
Fatma Gondal- Kinder/1st Grade Reading Mastery Teacher
Student Spotlight
Our 1st Graders who had the top growth in their iStation scores for the month of October!
Our PK-4th Grade Students of the Week!
Our 2nd Graders who had the top growth in their iStation scores for the month of October!
TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION
See below for your child's grade level and the teachers you can contact:
PreK Teachers
Danlisa DePalma: danlisa.depalma@mascharterschool.com
Shannon Shanks: shannon.shanks@mascharterschool.com
Yuri Valles: yuri.valles@mascharterschool.com
Theresa Cordova: theresa.cordova@mascharterschool.com
K-4th Grade Teachers
K/1 Reading Mastery: Fatma Gondal - fatma.gondal@mascharterschool.com
K/1 Reading Mastery: Janie Mae Pelien - janiemae.pelien@mascharterschool.com
Kinder Reading Mastery: Xianalee Lovato- xianalee.lovato@mascharterschool.com
Kinder Reading Mastery: Kelly Berniklau - kelly.berniklau@mascharterschool.com
K/1 Math: Claudia Torres - claudia.torres@mascharterschool.com
K/1 Math Small Group Teacher: Marivi Castro - marivi.castro@mascharterschool.com
K/1 Math Small Group Teacher: Vivian Rindone - vivian.rindone@mascharterschool.com
K/1 PE: Jaynard Rivera - jaynard.rivera@mascharterschool.com
1st Grade Reading Mastery: Mayra Ramirez - mayra.ramirez@mascharterschool.com
1st Grade Reading Mastery: Irene De La Pena - irene.delapena@mascharterschool.com
2nd Grade Reading Mastery: Christina Catigbe - christina.catigbe@mascharterschool.com
2nd Grade Reading Mastery: Sarah Spesock - sarah.spesock@mascharterschool.com
1st/2nd Grade Math: Ting-Ting Chang - ting-ting.chang@mascharterschool.com
1st/2nd Grade PE: Eden Delposo - eden.delposo@mascharterschool.com
1st/2nd Grade PE Educational Assistant: Eyssy Rodriguez - eyssy.rodriguez@mascharterschool.com
2nd/3rd Grade Reading Mastery/ Test Prep: Alejandro Bacabac - Alejandro.bacabac@mascharterschool.com
2nd/3rd Grade Reading Mastery/Test Prep: Gisela Hernandez - gisela.hernandez@mascharterschool.com
3rd Grade Test Prep: Jirah Ventura - jirah.ventura@mascharterschool.com
3rd Grade Test Prep: Tonikah Edwards - tonikah.edwards@mascharterschool.com
2nd/3rd Grade Math: Shih-Ting Wang- shih-ting.wang@mascharterschool.com
2nd/3rd Grade Math: Lexy Conley - lexy.conley@mascharterschool.com
2nd/ 3rd Grade Math Small Group Teacher: Jamal Molina - jamal.molina@mascharterschool.com
2nd/ 3rd Grade PE: Joann Espanola - joann.espanola@mascharterschool.com
2nd/3rd Grade PE Educational Assistant: Joseph Montoya- joseph.montoya@mascharterschool.com
4th Grade Test Prep Teacher: Veronica Vigil - veronica.vigil@mascharterschool.com
4th Grade Test Prep Small Group Teacher: Kwame Yeboah - kwame.yeboah@mascharterschool.com
4th Grade Math: Kendal Paul - kendal.paul@mascharterschool.com
4th Grade Math Small Group Teacher: Jacob Decimus - jacob.decimus@mascharterschool.com
4th Grade PE: Iyean Varela - iyean.varela@mascharterschool.com
4th Grade Science: Mohammed Majeed - mohammed.majeed@mascharterschool.com
4th Grade Science Small Group Teacher: Sophie Vatcher- sophie.vatcher@mascharterschool.com