Newsletter

Huge shout out to our parent organizations for hosting events and activities to connect students, families and school. These are not only fun and memorable, but welcoming and safe for all. These events are hosted and funded by the parent volunteers. Learn more about your school's group on the school's website under ENGAGEMENT.

Calling all Kids (K-12)! Bringing your families to Financial Aid & Planning Night. Financial Learning In Progress (FLIP) starts early. Learn about ways to plan for education and training costs using local resources and experts. Join us to learn about Scholarships, FAFSA/WAFSA, Investing & Money Managment, Tips on creating your FAFSA ID.

There will be FLIPPING fun for K-8 students in the Library hosted by our FBLA student leaders.

Our community has amazing organizations that provide families with support. There are links to Adult Education, Food , Military Families, Social Emotional Support,Timberland Library and much more. Access resources on the district or any school site under FAMILY RESOURCES.

All families should have received an email asking if you are military or civilian personnel living or working on federal property. We ask everyone to respond. It takes just a minute to mark your status and send it back electronically. These funds are provided to school districts to compensate for local tax dollars that are lost as the result of non-taxable federal payrolls or properties. Last year we collected $358,508 to support student learning.

On Monday, messages will be sent home approximately one hour after school starts if a student did not arrive at school. Early communication is to encourage families to clear attendance using Family Access and ensure students arrive safely.

NOTE: If you notify the school of the absence prior to the message, it may not be cleared for up to 24 hours. You can disregard the message.

Review the instructions on how to report your absence in Skyward Family Access on the school website. Look for the Attendance Icon!

We want to keep all parents and guardians informed about district and school information. However, it can be overwhelming to get phone calls, emails and texts. You can manage your messages to fit your preference but access stored messages to review at a later date. If you block the emails or calls, you will not receive any future messages or emergency notifications.

Instead download the School Messenger App in Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You will be able to set preferences on which types of messages you want to receive and how. Check our website for details.

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November in the United States. The month is dedicated to recognizing the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Island communities.

Check out the events hosted by the Nisqually Tribe this month and all year round.

Nov 1: Native American History Month

Nov 3: Daylight Savings Ends

Nov 5: General Election

Nov 8: Half Day - End of 1st Quarter

Nov 11: No School - Veterans' Day
Nov 12: Conference Scheduling Opens in Family Access

Nov 12: Financial Aid & Planning Night @ YHS 5-7pm

Nov 25-27: 1/2 Day - Conferences

Nov 28-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break

Email: communications@ycs.wednet.edu
Website: www.ycs.wednet.edu
Location: 107 North 1st Street, Yelm, Washington, USA
Phone: 360.458.1900
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Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs, activities or employment opportunities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights: Doyla Buckingham, 360.458.1900, doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360.458.6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; and HIB & 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360.458.6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu. Address: 107 First St N, PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597.