YREC STUDENT & FAMILY UPDATE
WEEK 5: SEPTEMBER 22 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Growing Strong Together!
Dear YREC Families and Amazing Students,
Welcome to Week 5! We can't believe how quickly time has flown since we started our journey together on August 25th. Your students have shown incredible growth, and we're excited to share what's happening this week.
šÆ IMPORTANT: INTERIM REPORTS THIS WEEK
What Are Interims? Think of interim reports as a "check-in" halfway through the quarter. They show how your student is doing right now and help us work together to ensure success by the end of the quarter.
Key Dates:
This Week (Sept 22-26): Teachers are reviewing and finalizing interim grades
Monday, September 30th: Interim reports will be mailed home
How to Use Your Student's Interim Report:
š¹ For Families:
Look for patterns: Which subjects are going well? Which need extra support?
Celebrate the positives first - acknowledge your student's hard work!
For challenging areas, ask: "How can we work together to improve this?"
Contact teachers with questions - they want to help!
š¹ For Students:
Remember: This is NOT your final grade - it's your chance to improve!
If you're struggling, ask for help from teachers, tutors, or Academic Coaching (Room 114)
If you're doing well, keep up the great work and maybe help a classmate!
Use this as motivation to finish the quarter strong
š” Remember: Every interim grade comes with a plan for success. We believe in every single student's ability to grow and achieve!
š THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, September 26th - PRIDE KICKBALL DAY! š
Early Dismissal: School ends at 11:00 AM
Kickball Competition: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM at Harrison Field
All students participate with their PRIDE groups
Wear comfortable clothes and bring water!
Weather Policy: If it rains, the event will be canceled (no indoor alternative)
š CELEBRATING OUR CARES VALUES
This week, we're focusing on what makes YREC special - our CARES values:
C - COMMITMENT: Sticking with challenges and not giving up
A - ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking responsibility for your actions and learning
R - RESILIENCY: Bouncing back stronger when things get tough
E - EMPATHY: Understanding and caring about others' feelings
S - SUCCESS: Working hard to achieve your goals and celebrating growth
Challenge for Students: Which CARES value will you focus on strengthening this week?
Challenge for Families: Notice and celebrate when you see your student showing these values at home!
š ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Need Extra Help? We've got you covered!
Jump Start Program: Every morning 7:35-7:55 AM for academic support and mindfulness
Academic Coaching: Room 114 - available for strategic support
After School Programs: Starting October 8th! 2:30-3:30 PM, Tuesday-Thursday (due to availability of funds)
Teacher Office Hours: Ask your teachers about their availability
Peer Tutoring: Ask about connecting with student mentors
Remember: Asking for help is smart, not embarrassing!
š LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, September 30th
First CARES Assembly! Early dismissal at 12:15 PM, Assembly 12:30-2:00 PM at McKay Auditorium
CARES Staff of the Month will be announced - come celebrate our amazing teachers!
Oct 7th Parent Monthly
Monthly Parent Meeting with Principal Jones:
Lunch Session: 12:15-1:15 PM (in-person)
YREC Monthly Parent Meeting
Tuesday, October 7 Ā· 6:00 ā 6:45pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yjg-essz-dmd
Or dial: āŖ(US) +1 361-360-8370ā¬ PIN: āŖ318 967 628ā¬#
š¬ COMMUNICATION REMINDERS
For 11th & 12th Grade Students:
Attendance: 12th graders no longer need to return to YREC for daily sign-in
11th Grade Seminar: 8:00-8:51 AM and 1:50-2:32 PM - attendance is MANDATORY
Cell Phone Policy: Review the guidelines sent home - you have more privileges with more responsibility!
For All Families:
Check emails regularly for important updates
Follow us on social media for daily highlights
Contact the main office with any questions: [school phone number]
š HOW FAMILIES CAN SUPPORT THIS WEEK
Create a Study Space: Help your student have a quiet, organized place to work on homework
Ask About Their Day: "What was the best part of your day?" "What did you learn today?"
Review the Interim Report Together: Focus on growth and next steps
Encourage CARES Values: Praise when you see commitment, accountability, resiliency, empathy, and success
Stay Connected: Reach out to teachers with questions or concerns
āØ A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL JONES
"Week 5 is proving that our YREC family is truly special. Your students are growing not just academically, but as leaders, thinkers, and caring community members. The interim reports this week are just one snapshot of their journey - what matters most is that they're developing the skills and character that will serve them for life.
To our students: You are capable of amazing things. When challenges come, remember that you have a whole team of people supporting you. Never hesitate to ask for help - that's what strong, smart people do!
To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your most precious gifts. Your partnership makes all the difference in your student's success."
We are YREC. We are FAMILY. We are GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER!
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Week of Sept 22-30:
Sept 22nd: First BLT of the year (2:45-4:30pm) ā Now monthly, 2-hour sessions
CANCELED Due Admin Scheduled for Intervention Specialist Meeting from 1:00pm-3:30pm (mandatory)
1x a month now for 2hrs
2:45-4:30pm (Oct 20th, Nov 17, Dec 15th, Jan 26th-Time during PD Day)
;Sept 22nd: Interim Window Opens
Sept 23rd: Quincerna Practice (9/25,9/30)
Sept 25th: Senior Class Committee Meeting (1:15pm) ā Every other Thursday
Sept 26th: š PRIDE Kickball Competition
š« School ends at 11:00am
š Kickball Competition 11:30am-2:00pm at Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center
Sept 26th:Interim Window Closes
š CARES Student Nominations Due - No exceptions!
Sept 27th: NHS Popcorn Sale šæ
Looking Ahead:
Sept 29th: YCSD Professional Development Day
BLT meeting will be embedded into YCSD PD Waiver Day
Sept 30th: First CARES Assembly (Early Dismissal 12:15pm, McKay Auditorium 12:30-2:00pm) - CARES Staff of the Month will be announced
Interims Mailed Home-Sept 30th
Looking Ahead:
Sept 29th: YCSD Professional Development Day
Sept 29th: YREC CARES Staff of The Month Submissions
Sept 30th: First CARES Assembly (Early Dismissal 12:15pm, McKay Auditorium 12:30-2:00pm) CARES Staff of the Month will be announced
Interims Mailed Home-Sept 30th
Weekly Staff Rhythm (Starting in September)
Daily: Building Wide Rithim & Mindfulness Moment 8:05am (Chrestray)
Mondays: Admin Sync (8:30-9:30am), Instructional Coach (10-11am)
Tuesdays: Attendance Sync (11-11:30am), TBT Meetings, After School, Senior Officer Meetings
Wednesdays: After School Programs, Guidance Sync (bi-weekly 1:15-2:15pm)
Thursdays: College Dept Sync, After School, Climate & Culture (bi-weekly), MTSS (bi-weekly)
Fridays: Yoga (MWF), Flex Friday opportunities
š Homecoming Season:
Applications Open: Sept 15-19 for Homecoming King & Queen
Court Announced: Sept 22nd
Campaigning Period: Sept 22 - Oct 3
Voting: Oct 6 (8:00am-8:00pm)
Crowning: Oct 10 (Chaney) & Oct 24 (East)
YREC Assessment Structure Timeline
Implementation Timeline: Starting This Week
This Week (September 19) - Assessment Foundation Week:
Cambium Benchmark Testing: Sept 19th-Sept 25th
Monday-Tuesday: ELA 2 Cambium BOY Assessment (2-day administration)
Wednesday-Thursday: Algebra 1 & Geometry Cambium BOY (2-day administration)
Thursday: Biology & Government begin exit tickets + NWEA data upload to IXL
Non-assessment classes: Implement exit tickets daily throughout the week
Week Sept 29th:
Wed and Friday onward: ALL classes resume full exit ticket implementation
Full system launch: Complete data collection system operational
Critical Implementation Notes:
No exit tickets on Cambium assessment days - full focus on assessment administration
Cambium mirrors OST format - 2-day administration for authentic state test experience
Non-testing classes continue exit tickets to maintain data collection momentum
NWEA-IXL integration happens Friday for weekend skill gap targeting
Your Weekly Rhythm Starting Next Week:
Monday Exit Tickets: Assess prior knowledge for new learning (unless Cambium day)
Tuesday-Thursday: Continue exit ticket routine (every class, every day - except Cambium days)
Friday Exit Tickets: Weekly mastery synthesis + 15-minute data review
Friday Planning: Use week's exit ticket patterns to plan next week's instruction