Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy

• May 4: Incoming 6th Grade Double Accelerated Math Qualifying Exam, 9am; MYP Math FAST Bootcamp 9am-12pm *sign up with math teacher
• May 7: Spring Band Concert, 6:00pm
• May 8: FAST Math Testing Grades 3-5
• May 9: FAST Math Testing Grades 6-8
• May 10: Grade 8 Grad-venture at Universal; PYP Coast Guard Presentation
• May 15: Science Testing Grades 3-8
• May 16: Civics EOC Testing; VPK Graduation in cafeteria at 9am
• May 17: 5th Grade Bridge-Over
• May 20- 23: MYP District Exams
• May 20: Admiral Awards Night, 5pm (students receiving awards will get invitation to attend.)
• May 21: 5th Grade Field Trip
• May 23: 5th Grade Field Day; 8th Grade Clap-Out; 8th Grade Dance & Banquet 6-9pm
• May 24: Last Day of School- Half Day Dismissal

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This week all 8th graders were introduced to a new program titled, "Xello". This program consist of interest surveys, career matchmaking and course planning. This year the goal was to share with the students how their courses are organized and selected for high school. The students had an opportunity to navigate through the program with the school counselors. While navigating, the students all created a 9th-12th grade course planner where they selected core classes and electives based on academic performance, assessment scores and interest. Selections made are NOT permanent, but just an opportunity to practice and explore with the program.

Next year, we will delve deeper into the different components with our 8th graders to help them begin to identify what they are interested in and various careers that align with those interests.

MYP School Counselors, Mrs. Henry & Mrs. Ambers

There's a new way to report your child's absence. Parents can now submit their child's absence via the link below. We hope this helps to streamline the attendance reporting for families. The attendance line will still be available for the remainder of the school year.

Click here to report an absence: https://forms.office.com/r/RsXwKmtA9g

Our Kindergarten students did a wonderful job representing what York is all about through songs they performed for their families on Monday!

If your child is a current 5th, 6th or 7th grader, don't miss the chance to go on this once in a lifetime trip! We currently have 13 spots left so don't wait! See description below and feel free to email Amanda.Crane@hcps.net for additional information.

Recycling. Clean energy. Farms of the future. Germany and Switzerland have been at the forefront of some of the world's most forward -thinking approaches to technology and energy. And it's easy to see why these countries are a perfect blend of European charm and start-up culture. Learn about Germany and Switzerland's innovative sustainability efforts by seeing state-of-the-art models of renewable energy, urban farm, and eco-tourism. Be a part of the creative conversation firsthand as you embark on an urban quest in the green city of Freiburg, hike through an Alpine glacier and discover an underground city in a bunker system in Lucerne.

Enroll today: eftours.com/2695557ZN

PTSA WEEKLY UPDATE

We are in the last month of school!

• Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out the fun ways that you can show the teachers and staff some appreciation.
• May's calendar was distributed today to teachers to send home - Lots of school and PTSA happenings!

5TH GRADE & 8TH GRADE YARD SIGNS

• Yard signs for the students in the graduating grades are available for purchase on the PTSA store website.
• Deadline is May 9th, but ordering ASAP will guarantee quick delivery!
• Place your order here: https://flpta-dyia.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Teacher Appreciation Week is held May 6th -10th. We are so excited about the ways in which the students can show their appreciation for the wonderful faculty the York! The PTSA is also putting together so many great meals and treats for the faculty with the support of membership, sponsors, fundraising, and donations.

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTSA

• Become a member of the PTSA today! https://flpta-dyia.memberhub.com/store
• Be sure to have a completed County Required YES Form to volunteer at school or on Field Trips: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/Page/7346
• Check out the PTSA WEBSITE for more information and files, such as agendas, meeting minutes, treasurer reports, etc.
• Any other questions or comments, please email dcyorkptsa@gmail.com.

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The Hillsborough County Middle School Mathematics Supervisor came to visit Mrs. Garrison's class and awarded Chimauzo with a Legends of Learning Spring Challenge prize! Chimauzo was the top middle school student in the District! Congratulations!

Banyan Beckman got to be York's Media Specialist for the day resulting from his family's silent auction win! Banyan did an awesome job with all aspects of the job from the morning show to book checkouts to working with tech!

Students in Mrs. Innocenti's ELA classes learned how to write a narrative story with a strong beginning, middle and end. After hearing the tale of Harris Burrdick, the students picked an image with a caption as their inspiration for their own story. Students shared their stories by flashlight 🔦.

The FCA club enjoyed a sports banquet this week with special guest Steve Young, former Bucs lineman. Mr. Lopez, along with his parent volunteers, put on a memorable awards ceremony for the students!

Mrs. Hilliker’s puzzle club finished another 1,000 piece puzzle this week!!!

Mrs. Hilliker and Mrs. Gangis’ class played lots of fun games to review for the FAST Reading test!!!

From Mrs. Gratt: Every day until end of year we celebrate a student from my class! This is a way I recognize everything they’ve done! Students and I write positive messages to encourage one another!💗

Click here to check out the PYP PE Sway!

https://sway.office.com/z99BsYJBMbrdUUSM?ref=Link

MYP PE had a visit from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary team who spoke to classes about water and boating safety! We appreciate them spending the day with our PE classes to share their knowledge with us!

MYP STUDENTS, REMEMBER TO GET THOSE FINAL SERVICE HOURS ENTERED ONTO THE SERVICE REPORTING FORM AS THE END OF THE YEAR IS APPROACHING!

At York, the Middle School IB "Service as Action" expectation is that students:

• Strive to become caring members of the community
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to service
• Act to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• Make connections between classroom learning and the local or global community

To find more information on the required hours, types of service, and reporting form, please visit York's website and click on the "Learn More About IB at York" button, then view "Service as Action" documents.

Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy / Homepage (hillsboroughschools.org)

York is currently an International Baccalaureate Candidate School* working towards authorization to become an IB World School. To gain insight about the IB framework and expectations of students at York, please check out the linked Padlet. It can also be found by visiting our school website and clicking "Learn more about IB at York."

International Baccalaureate Candidate School (padlet.com)

Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy is a Candidate School* for the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy believes is important for our students. Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

* Please note, sweatshirts and sweaters should follow the uniform guidelines. Hats are not permitted inside the building.

*Reminder, shoes must be "secured to the feet" and "suitable for going up and down stairs." If students are wearing Crocs, they must be in "sports mode" with the strap across the back to be in dress code compliance.

*Spirit t-shirts and jeans/jean shorts are only permitted on Fridays.

Students are not permitted to use cell phones in the hallways during MYP class period transitions and should only access phones during class if it is for a teacher-approved purpose. If you need to get a message to your student during the school day, please call the office. Thank you for helping us maintain an academic focus during school hours.

Reminder for morning arrivals: Students are only to be dropped off in the lane closest to York's office sidewalk. For our students' safety, please do not allow students to exit cars from the 2nd lane or from parking spots in front of the school as those locations require them to cross moving traffic in lane 1.

Reminder for dismissal: It is important for cars to stay in their designated lane and not switch/merge as it disrupts the dismissal process. Students are called to designated cones based on the order and lane that cars enter our campus. Please be sure to enter our line by 3:15pm while our staff is still out taking names for a quicker dismissal process.

**Please note a change in the flyer below: If emailing a change of dismissal, please email tari.carpenter@hcps.net and anna.avery@hcps.net **

Many guardians of Admirals have reached out to see how they can support the campus. Below are some ideas:

• Volunteer in our Media Center. Fill out the required HCPS form here: Volunteer Services / Overview (hillsboroughschools.org) and email valerie.service@hcps.net to let her know you'd like to help out!
• Donate any new or used Lego or Duplo blocks
• Donate any new or gently used uniform clothing
• Visit DonorsChoose.org and search "Dorothy C. York" and support a classroom of your choice
• Apply to be a substitute at Hillsborough County Public Schools (kellyeducationalstaffing.us)
• Visit our PTSA page at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy PTSA - Home | Facebook
• Consider scanning the QR code below to support our York Admiral Band

A Hillsborough County Magnet School

Website: hillsboroughschools.org/york
Location: 5995 Covington Garden Drive, Apollo Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 813-533-2400
Twitter: @HCPS_YorkMagnet