Yealey Families,

We have had a great week at school.  I had the privilege of  teaching kindergarten one morning this week and I am very impressed with the reading this group is doing.  Watching students become readers and seeing how proud they are when they can decode print is very exciting.  

We are seeking nominations for our SBDM council.  If you are interested, please email Amy Roedersheimer so she can let PTA know you would like to run.  The election will be sometime in the next month.  Amy's email is amy.roedersheimer@boone.kyschools.us. 

Next week is spring break.  Students return to school on April 14th.  I hope everyone is looking forward to the break and if you are traveling, have safe travels.

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

We've had a great week at school.  Hard to believe we have just one week left until spring break.  It is the time of year when we look for volunteers to run for our site base committee.  If you are interested in running, please contact Amy Roedersheimer at amy.roedersheimer@boone.kyschools.us . The SBDM committee is the committee that meets monthly to give input on decisions.  It is comprised of 3-4 teachers and 2-3 parents and is led by me.

Tonight the PTA is hosing a fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese from 3-10.  Hopefully you can stop by and enjoy a fun evening!

Next week we have several field trips so be sure to check Bloomz for updates from your homeroom teachers.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

Happy Spring!  I hope to see flowers blooming soon!

We are currently seeking SBDM parent representatives for the next two years.  Please reach out to Amy Roedersheimer if you have questions or are interested in running.  She can be reached in the main office or at amy.roedersheimer@boone.kyschools.us .

We will be having Kindergarten registration on April 21st.  Please encourage anyone you know with a child who will be 5 before August 1st, to be sure and register at that time.  It is very helpful in planning for next year and getting classrooms ready for students to be registered as soon as possible.

We have two weeks until spring break and until our next phase of construction is set to start. Hopefully we will continue to run on schedule.  

I hope everyone enjoys the weekend and if you're a basketball fan, I hope your bracket is still perfect.

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

We have been working hard at school this week.  5th grade was able to experience the reality store this morning where they could make some grown up choices on housing, transportation, and entertainment all while trying to manage their budget.  It is always such a positive experience that prompts great questions and thoughts from the students.  Thank you to Ms. Anderson and all the volunteers that came in today and made this happen!

Fifth grade students moved back into their original rooms that have been completely remodeled.  Besides all the behind the wall mechanics being new, they have new cabinets, new floors, fresh paint and new marker boards.  I am so glad that these rooms were finished so that the class that had to live through the construction is able to enjoy some time in the new rooms!

Next week there is no school on Friday for a teacher training day. So, enjoy your three day weekend next weekend.  I not update the blog again until our next Friday in school 3/21.

Have a great weekend!  I will see my Bobcats Monday morning!

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

Tonight is our PTA sponsored dance for 3rd - 5th graders.  I hope everyone has a good time.  Thank you to the parents and staff who are volunteering to make this event happen.  

This week I enjoyed giving 4th and 5th grade students a new version of the "principal test".  The teachers and I have been working on the reading standards and making sure students have a deep understanding.  The good news is the kids reported this test was easy! But, in reality, the questions are mostly levels 2 and 3 so it's not really that easy.  We are hoping this means they have a strong mastery of the content.

It's almost that time of year again for us to elect new SBDM parents to our council.  If you are interested in serving, please look for information in the coming weeks on how to run for a seat.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

I hope you've had a great week at home.  It's unfortunately been a short week here.  I'm not going to say anything about how I feel about winter weather.  Maybe if I ignore it, it will go away!

Next week our PTA will sponsor a dance for 3-5 grades on Friday.  Please look for information from them on the dance.  

Our construction is making good progress.  Fifth grade classrooms should be finished next week and they will move back to their original rooms during the week of the 3rd.  The fourth grade will move to temporary rooms that same week and construction will begin on their rooms.  They should be moved back around spring break.  Hopefully we can stay on schedule and have the whole building finished before next school year.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and I can see my Bobcats back at school five days in a row next week!

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

Well, my hope that winter was a one event season this year is gone.  I hope you are all enjoying the snow when you can and staying warm.  

I want to brag on the staff and students today.  Our construction crew accidently set off the fire alarm and therefore, we had to evacuate the building without advance notice.  Everyone followed procedures and exited the building just like we practice.  We were able to come back in the building within a few minutes once Office Brad, Mr. Jim, and I made sure the construction was the only issue.  I am very proud of how quickly and professionally everyone handled the situation and made sure the children were safe.  Good Job Team!

Thank you to everyone who sent in treats/supplies and volunteered for our Valentine Day/Friendship Celebrations.  I hope everyone enjoyed the day.

Remember there is no school on Monday for a professional development day.  

Have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing my Bobcats back on Tuesday!

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

I hope you've had a great week at home.  Thank you to all the families who participated in our Family Uniqueness Nights.  I have been looking forward to these all year and then I was hit with the stomach bug this week.  I hated missing it but I loved seeing the pictures and hearing about the great displays you all shared.  Mr. Rice was very impressed with everyone's ideas and presentations.  I really hated having to stay home but also would not want to risk spreading that virus to anyone. I hope we can do it again next year and make it even bigger! 

Please look for information from your homeroom teachers about any friendship/valentine celebrations that might be happening next week.  

Remember to check local news, our website, and social media if there is any inclement weather on school closings and delays.  I'd like to think winter is behind us with some of the temps we've had lately but I really doubt that.

I hope everyone has a great, healthy weekend.

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

I hope everyone had a great week. It's been another busy week of learning here.  I have enjoyed hearing about all the writing projects we have going on right now.  Every student in the building is writing about their family and what makes you unique.  These will be on display during our Family Uniqueness Nights next week.  If you haven't signed up to come showcase your family, please do!  We can't wait to learn all about you.

Tomorrow our academic team will participate in district governor's cup here at Yealey.  Thank you to everyone who is volunteering to host this event. There is always a lot of work that goes into this and it is appreciated.  Good luck to our kids who are competing! 

I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

I hope you've had a good week. I am really happy to see the temps going in the other direction this weekend! 

Please look for information from our FRC on prizes she is offering for our Family Uniqueness Nights coming up week after next.  I hope that everyone is able to sign up to attend.  It should be lots of fun and community building.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs. Turner

 Yealey Families,

I hope you all found ways to enjoy all of this winter weather.  I am choosing to stay inside as much as possible and dream of summer!  It was nice to have everyone back this week.  Hopefully we continue without any more weather interruptions.  But, with that being said, don't forget that Monday is a holiday and there is no school!

Please remember to sign up for our Family Uniqueness Night.  We are very excited about this event and can't wait to see all the things you feel make your families unique.  If you have questions, be sure to ask your homeroom teacher. 

There was lots of progress on construction over winter break.  The kindergarten and first grade students are back in their regular rooms with all new floors, cabinets, lights, plumbing, hvac and newly painted walls.  Second grade moved to their new permanent rooms.  And fifth grade moved to temporary new rooms while their rooms are being renovated.  The library was completed today with new lights, hvac, electric, and paint. Things are moving right along and I am hopeful that it will all be finished in July like planned.

I hope you all enjoy your three day weekend.  Stay warm!

Mrs. Turner