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