

Bulldog Blast
June 13, 2024

Our Vision: York Elementary School will inspire all to become motivated and empowered learners by building relationships, teaching compassionately, and incorporating school-wide expectations through STEM initiatives in preparation for success in the 21st Century.
In June, we recognize the following cultural observances...
From the Principal's Office
Thank you families for a York-tastic school year!
We hope that you have a wonderful summer and are able to make even more family memories together. If your child did not bring all of their school items home this week (due to being absent), please be sure to call the school to make sure we don't have any lingering items that belong to you or to set up a pick up time. We look forward to welcoming students back to campus for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
- 2024-2025 Meet the Teacher for students in grades 1-5 will be on Friday, August 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm. Kindergarten Meet the Teacher will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 pm. Class lists will be hanging in the hallways so you will know who your child's teacher is when you come to MTT.
- Staggered Entry for rising Kindergarten students will be August 27-30th based on last name:
Tuesday, August 27: Last names A-F
Wednesday, August 28: Last names G-L
Thursday, August 29: Last names M-R
Friday, August 30: Last names S-Z
- 2024-2025 Before/After school registration will begin on August 12th & 13th from 12-5 pm (as well as during Meet the Teacher event). Come to the cafeteria side of the building and Ms. Pam will greet you there. Any questions about before/after care please reach out to Ms. Pam via email (pacostagarcia@wcpss.net).
๐Parent Resources for the Summer: Linked here you will find cross-curricular parent resources to help your students stay engaged during the summer.
Summer Meals
Children 18 years old and younger can receive free meals this summer through the Summer Food Program with Wake County and the USDA. Sites are available throughout Wake County and no registration or sign up is required! Visit wake.gov/summerfood to find a site near you.
Renew your volunteer application for 2024-25 starting July 1
Families who were approved to volunteer during the 2023-24 school year will receive an email on June 1 outlining the quick and easy volunteer renewal process for the 2024-25 school year. The renewal window will be July 1-Oct. 1. Visit Volunteering in WCPSS to learn more about volunteer renewal or apply to be a first-time volunteer.
We are excited about the annual Kick-off to Kindergarten event which will be held on June 20, 2024 and August 17, 2024. This is an opportunity for families to ask questions about the daily happenings in Kindergarten.
๐Be on the lookout mid-July for a summertime Bulldog Blast that will be sent to families (it will include back to school information and staffing updates). You can also check our school website for calendar updates and school supply lists in July. Have the best summer!
*If you have any needs over the summer be sure to call the main office at 919-881-4960.
Summer office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Kate Williams - Principal
Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog!
Please join us in wishing the following staff members a huge bulldog howl and all the best as they start new chapters next year away from York.
Pre-K Instructional Assistant - Amy Sanchez
Kindergarten Teacher - Ashley Toffolon
1st Grade Teacher - Samantha Binns
3rd Grade Teacher - Del Lancaster
3rd Grade Teacher - Lauren Hines
CCR Teacher - Amy Artrip
CCR Teacher - Mary Kate Smith
ECS Instructional Assistant - Tina Ashworth
Media Coordinator - Amy Weaver
Building Substitute - Gregory Jackson
STEM Life with Coach O!
Here is the Summer STEM Challenge! Can't wait to see what you will create! Happy summer!
https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/yorkelementaryschool-stem/summer-school-wide-stem-24
Dear Families,
We value your input! Please take a few moments to complete our PTA survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve our programs and better serve our school community. Thank you for your participation and support!
Family Survey:
Community Events/Opportunities
What's happening on and around campus?
๐Traditional School Calendar 2024-2025๐
June 13 & 14th =
- Staff EOY workdays
- Readministration of EOGs - select students. Teachers will be reaching out to families who will have the opportunity after initial EOGs are given to all students.
Happy Summer! We did it!
Summer Office hours will be from 9am - 3pm starting June 17th - August 16th .
As always, remember you can check out all our upcoming calendar events and happenings on our school website.