Yealey Elementary School Newsletter

 Yealey Families,

It's been an amazing week at school.  I've really enjoyed reading with some first graders and helping students learn to write their letters. Next Saturday is our first Trunk or Treat event and I am very excited about this.  Please see information sent out from our PTA about it.  

Thank you to all the parents who attended our student led conferences this past Thursday.  We look forward to meeting with everyone else who has signed up for a time on Tuesday evening.  

If you arrive to school to drop off your child after 8:35, our parent drop off line may be closed.  You should be prepared to walk your child into the office and sign them in if it's past 8:40.  The state requires that we have a parent/guardian signature for late arrivals or early dismissals.  Be prepared by bringing your ID in with you when you come.  There are many scenarios when we will need to check ID.  Also, when ringing the bell, be prepared to state your child's name as well as the reason you are visiting.  It is often hard to see in the cameras especially in the morning with the way the sun hits the screen.  So, please be patient if we ask you to repeat something or step back.  We are just making sure that safety comes first.

This year we are being held accountable for attendance the same as we were before Covid.  During Covid our attendance expectations were a little more laxed for the obvious reason of the extended quarantine guidelines that we were required to follow.  But, this year, we are using the standard attendance procedures and it is very important that children be on time and in attendance whenever they are healthy enough to attend.   If your child has to miss it is imperative that you send either a doctor or a parent note so that they can be excused if possible.  

Next Friday is our Early Release Day. Students will arrive home about 3 hours earlier than their normal time. Buses will leave Yealey around 12:30.  We will have our Costume Parade at 9:15. Parents are welcome to stand on the sidewalks and watch the parade. 

I hope you all enjoy the beautiful Fall weekend with family and friends!

Mrs. Turner