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Winter Newsletter - Happy Holidays York!
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 12/6/2021 11:00:00 AMHello York Families!
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I am filled with a tremendous amount gratitude and excitement in reaching out to you all as we approach the end of another amazing semester at York International. The entire York Community has so much to be proud of as we look back on the fall 2021 semester:
- Student-led clubs are back up and running at York including Student Council at Elementary, Middle, and High School grade levels!
- The 21st Century Grant is hosting in-person programming with over 15 different opportunities for students to get involved in this year already!
- York students in every high school grade level are participating in Junior Air Force ROTC!
- Performing Arts Band, Orchestra, and Choir are rocking and rolling again along with an amazing Mapleton Fall Play!
- The York Mustang Mile Fundraiser was held this fall raising over $4500 for student-activities at York!
- Mapleton Athletics have been competing each season so far this year with York students in grades 7-12 participating in every sport!
- Students are showing up every day to give their absolute best academically and making the time to also serve their community!
- York teachers are implementing new and exciting practices in the classroom to uphold the highest level of academic rigor for our students!
As I mentioned earlier, so many things to be grateful for and proud of. York students have truly stepped up and committed to navigating this school year with Mustang Pride and positive student voice! I am always proud to be a York Mustang and serve this amazing community, and looking back on the 2021 fall semester makes me especially grateful. Please join me by taking some time to have a conversation with your students on what they are proud of accomplishing this semester.
I know this message may make it sound as if Semester I is “already in the books” but please remember we have two more weeks to go! Semester I officially ends Friday, December 17.
Here are some important calendar reminders and exciting events still taking place over the next two weeks:
Interim Benchmark Assessments Grades 2-11
These assessments will be administered the week of December 6 – December 10. These tests are designed to show us how well students learned what teachers taught during that last 3 months. These are very important tests - please make sure your student is here and ready to do their best on their test day. Please visit the following LINK for the testing schedule.
York’s Adopt a Family Food Drive
York students will be supporting families anonymously within our community for the holidays! Each grade level group is currently collecting donations to provide a meal basket filled with food and a small gift or activity for the family to enjoy this holiday season. The “Adopt a Family” Food Drive collection will be held from November 29th - December 10th.
Two-Hour Delayed Start - Wednesday, December 8
As we continue to “level up” in Mapleton with data-driven instruction and quality assessments, plan time is essential for our teachers to review and adapt lesson plans with thought and intention to provide students with the best possible instruction every school day.
To assure we continue to greet our students with rigorous and relevant instruction, we are introducing three late start days to give our teachers back some of the valuable plan time essential to student engagement:
- Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021
- Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022
- Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022
*York classes will begin at 10:10am with our doors opening for students at 9:55am.
York Middle School Grades 6-8 Staff Summit - Thursday, December 16 – Friday, December 17
Mapleton Public Schools is canceling school for all 7th and 8th grade students, and 6th grade students at Mapleton Online and York International School, for two days in December to allow all 7th and 8th grade teachers the chance to attend a 7th and 8th grade Summit. At this summit, we will be bringing in experts from across the district to support our staff in discussing and addressing the social, emotional, and traumatic effects of the pandemic. We will work together to define a renewed focus for this special age group of students, rooted in support, compassion, and connection. York’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teachers will come back stronger for our students, to assure that as our students finish the school year, they will emerge stronger than ever.
*York Middle School Students in Grades 6-8 will have their last classes of the semester on Wednesday, December 15 and being their Winter Break on Thursday, December 16.
**Grades K-5 and 9-12 will have classes at York on Thursday, December 16 and Friday, December 17.
York K-12 Holiday Spirit Week
York International students have organized a fun Holiday Sprit Week for the last week of the semester! Please click on the following LINK to view each day’s theme.
- Friday, December 10 (Middle School ONLY) -
- Tuesday, December 14 - Dress to Impress Day
- Wednesday, December 15 - Mapleton Ugly Sweater Day
- Thursday, December 16 - Holiday Color or Character Day
- Friday, December 17 - Holiday Pajama Day
Grades 6-12 Office Hours Academic Support
Office Hours are an incredible opportunity for any student who might need support in any subject!
Students have the time to accomplish the following:
- Extra practice for any class
- Editing, polishing, and revising any assignment
- Group project workspace
- Re-take an assessment
- Just a quiet place to complete schoolwork
- Independent reading book selections
Middle School (6-8) meets Thursday’s from 3:30-4:15
High School (9-12) meets Tuesday’s from 3:30-4:15
Please visit the LINK to our flyer!
York Student Celebrations
As we approach the end of the semester all grade level groups will be planning fun and engaging ways to celebrate the achievements of students through Student of the Month Awards, Battle of the Classes Competitions, Hallway Awards Decorations, and much more!
York’s K-12 Science Fair - Thursday, January 13, 2022
All students at York are encouraged to get involved in the York Science Fair this year! Have your student check in with Ms. Craddock of Dr. Hartman if they have any questions! Make sure to continue working on those projects over winter break! Winners of the York Science Fair will move on to the Mapleton District Fair on Thursday, January 20, 2021. LINK for flyer.
Winter Break!
Middle School (6-8) Students have break Thursday, Dec. 16 – Tuesday, Jan. 4
The last day of Semester I for MS students to impact their final grades is Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Elementary (K-5) & High School (9-12) Students have break Saturday, Dec. 18 – Tuesday, Jan. 4
The last day of Semester I for MS students to impact their final grades is Friday, Dec. 17.
All K-12 Students will return from Winter Break at the start of Semester II on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
As you can see there are a lot of fun and exciting things happening at York International as we wrap up the semester and look forward to Winter Break. My request to all students every winter break is certainly to take some time away from school to relax, have fun with family, and take a true break from school. I must add in the importance of continuing to read for fun or practice those math skills for when we return to school in January!
On behalf of the entire York Staff, I want to wish you all a very Happy Holiday and New Year!
-Mr. Van Etten
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2020-2021 End of the School Year Announcements & Reminders
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 5/24/2021 2:00:00 PMHello York Families!
I am so excited to reach out to you all on our last week of school for the 2020-2021 academic year. The last week of the school year is always a very busy, yet still exciting (and sometimes emotional) time of year. It is a wonderful time to reflect upon all the accomplishments of the year and also to the future as we say goodbye for the summer months. This year has been a year to certainly remember for so many reasons! I am so pleased to witness students and staff taking the time now to look back on 2020-2021 with a lot of positivity. We have collectively accomplished so many achievements in the face of countless challenges. Thank you for being so supportive of our efforts this year! York has lived up to the task of being a school filled with joy and learning this year. It is an honor to be able to continue serving such an amazing community!
I will be sending out a summer newsletter at the end of this week, but today I am reaching out to clarify the details of our last few days together. Please reference the following details as we work together to finish the year "Mustang Strong":
York’s Last School Day of 2020-2021
- The last day of classes for the 2020-2021 school year is this Thursday, May 27.
- Attendance will be taken for all students on this date as we look forward to celebrating another amazing year at York!
- Thursday, May 27 is an early dismissal day - Students will be dismissed at 1:25pm.
Field Day! - Thursday, May 27
- All Students Grades K-11 will take part in the traditional Field Day Festivities on our last day of school.
- Please make sure your student comes prepared to be outside and is ready to run and jump! Ex: sunscreen, hats... We recommend parents check the weather forecast the night before and ensure students are dressed and prepared appropriately.
- We have made all the required modifications to ensure that safety guidelines are in place for Field Day.
- Sadly, we cannot host visitors or families on campus during this event, but we look forward to sharing all the fun memories at the end of the day during dismissal.
- Dismissal will take place in the same manner as it has all year, but at 1:25pm.
Final Grades and Report Cards
- All student grades will be finalized on Friday, May 28, but all final work is due to teachers no later than Thursday, May 27.
- We will be mailing home report cards the week of June 1 for all grades K-11.
York International Yearbook 2020-2021
- The 2020-2021 York Yearbook is on its way!
- If it arrives before the end of this week, we will deliver them to students in class.
- If it arrives after school ends, we will contact families personally to stop by York and pick them up if desired during the summer.
Student Online Device Turn-In Instructions
- Mapleton would like to ensure that all students at York have a working and updated online device (Chromebook / iPad) for next year. To ensure this is possible, all student online devices will be collected on or before Wednesday, May 26. Please help us make sure your student returns their device and charger.
- There are small groups of students who have registered for summer programs through York International. These students have been identified already and families have been communicated with. These students will be asked to drop their devices off at York once their program has ended during the summer months.
Looking Forward to Next Year!
- I will be sending out a newsletter at the end of this week to wish you all a happy, safe, and relaxing summer break!
- We will also be clarifying the specifics of 2021-2022 that we are aware of at this time.
Thank you all for making this such an amazing school year!
-Mr. Van Etten
¡Hola familias de York!
Estoy muy emocionado de comunicarme con todos ustedes en nuestra última semana de clases para el año académico 2020-2021. La última semana del año escolar es siempre una época del año muy ocupada, pero emocionante (ya veces emocional). Es un momento maravilloso para reflexionar sobre todos los logros del año y también sobre el futuro mientras nos despedimos de los meses de verano. ¡Este año ha sido un año para recordar por muchas razones! Estoy muy contento de presenciar que los estudiantes y el personal se toman el tiempo ahora para mirar hacia atrás en 2020-2021 con mucha positividad. En conjunto, hemos logrado tantos logros frente a innumerables desafíos. ¡Gracias por apoyar tanto nuestros esfuerzos este año! York ha estado a la altura de la tarea de ser una escuela llena de alegría y aprendizaje este año. ¡Es un honor poder seguir sirviendo a una comunidad tan increíble!
Enviaré un boletín de verano al final de esta semana, pero hoy me acerco para aclarar los detalles de nuestros últimos días juntos. Consulte los siguientes detalles mientras trabajamos juntos para terminar el año "Mustang Strong":
Último día escolar de York de 2020-2021
- El último día de clases para el año escolar 2020-2021 es este jueves 27 de mayo.
- ¡Se tomará la asistencia para todos los estudiantes en esta fecha ya que esperamos celebrar otro año increíble en York!
- El jueves 27 de mayo es un día de salida temprano - Los estudiantes saldrán a la 1:25 pm.
¡Dia de campo! - Jueves 27 de mayo
- Todos los estudiantes de los grados K-11 participarán en las tradicionales festividades del día de campo en nuestro último día de clases.
- ¡Por favor asegúrese de que su estudiante venga preparado para estar afuera y listo para correr y saltar! Ej: bloqueador solar, sombreros ... Recomendamos a los padres que consulten el pronóstico del tiempo la noche anterior y se aseguren de que los estudiantes estén vestidos y preparados adecuadamente.
- Hemos realizado todas las modificaciones necesarias para garantizar que las pautas de seguridad estén vigentes para el día de campo.
- Lamentablemente, no podemos recibir visitantes o familias en el campus durante este evento, pero esperamos compartir todos los recuerdos divertidos al final del día durante la salida.
- La salida se llevará a cabo de la misma manera que durante todo el año, pero a la 1:25 pm.
Calificaciones finales y boletas de calificaciones
- Todas las calificaciones de los estudiantes se finalizarán el viernes 28 de mayo, pero todo el trabajo final se debe entregar a los maestros a más tardar el jueves 27 de mayo.
- Enviaremos las boletas de calificaciones a casa la semana del 1 de junio para todos los grados K-11.
Anuario Internacional de York 2020-2021
- ¡El Anuario de York 2020-2021 está en camino!
- Si llega antes del final de esta semana, se los entregaremos a los estudiantes en clase.
- Si llega después de que termine la escuela, nos comunicaremos personalmente con las familias para que pasen por York y los recojan si lo desean durante el verano.
Instrucciones para entregar el dispositivo en línea para estudiantes
- A Mapleton le gustaría asegurarse de que todos los estudiantes de York tengan un dispositivo en línea que funcione y esté actualizado (Chromebook / iPad) para el próximo año. Para garantizar que esto sea posible, todos los dispositivos en línea de los estudiantes se recogerán el miércoles 26 de mayo o antes. Por favor ayúdenos a asegurarnos de que su estudiante devuelva su dispositivo y cargador.
- Hay pequeños grupos de estudiantes que se han registrado para los programas de verano a través de York International. Estos estudiantes ya han sido identificados y se ha comunicado con las familias. Se les pedirá a estos estudiantes que dejen sus dispositivos en York una vez que su programa haya terminado durante los meses de verano.
¡Esperando al próximo año!
- ¡Enviaré un boletín informativo al final de esta semana para desearles a todos unas felices, seguras y relajantes vacaciones de verano!
- También aclararemos los detalles de 2021-2022 que conocemos en este momento.
¡Gracias a todos por hacer de este año escolar tan increíble!
-Señor. Van Etten
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Spring is Right Around the Corner!
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 3/4/2021 1:00:00 PMGood Afternoon York International!
I find myself extremely excited to reach out to our community this afternoon to share some exciting events on our horizon for the spring months. There is definitely positive momentum building at York as we reflect on how far we have come this year, everything that students, parents, and staff have accomplished, and all we have to be grateful for. Thursday, March 4 also happens to be our 100th Day of School! I hope everyone in our community is filled with as much "Mustang Pride" as I am when we reflect upon this year.
The following is a list of reminders and exciting events in our near future:
Mapleton District Remote Learning Day - Friday, March 5
- This Friday, March 5 marks a BIG day for all of Mapleton! This is the first large-scale opportunity for Mapleton Staff to receive their second COVID-19 vaccination. Over 500 staff members plan to have their second dose of the vaccine tomorrow which is a huge step forward in keeping our community safe.
- This is a remote learning day for all Mapleton Students.
- There will NOT be a school determined schedule on this day.
- Teachers will not be hosting any LIVE classes on this date due to the vaccination schedule.
- York teachers have created independent lessons for students to interact with that should not exceed 3-4 hours of independent academic time.
- Attendance will be taken for all students.
York Class Picture Day - Tuesday, March 9
- We have planned a safe process for each class at York to have their group photo on Tuesday, March 9.
- The front office will be sending home information on how to digitally order class photos.
- This will also serve as "Picture Retake Day" for any student who would like to retake their original photo from the fall.
York International Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Elementary Conferences (Grade K-5)
- In traditional format, conferences will be "Student-Led", but at home.
- On Tuesday, March 9 students will prepare with their teachers at school for leading their own conferences at home that evening.
- Tuesday, March 9 after school students will lead their own conferences with their parents. Teachers will not be present.
- On Wednesday, March 10 teachers will be available from 3:40-6:00pm to connect with parents over the phone.
- Specific contact details will be sent to families from each individual teacher.
- Report Cards will be sent home with students on Monday, March 15
Secondary Conferences (Grade 6-12)
- In the same format as Fall 2020 conferences, teachers from each cohort/neighborhood with be reaching out to families for virtual conferences.
- Teachers will be calling using the following order:
- Wednesday, March 10 (3:40-6:00)
- Last Name A-H 3:45-4:30
- Last Name I-R 4:30-5:15
- Last Name S-Z 5:15-6:00
- Thursday, March 11 (3:40-6:00)
- Last Name A-H 3:45-4:30
- Last Name I-R 4:30-5:15
- Last Name S-Z 5:15-6:00
- Wednesday, March 10 (3:40-6:00)
- Progress reports will be sent home with all students on Wednesday, March 10.
- Please check Infinite Campus for more details on grades from each class.
"Take What You Need" Commemorative Event - Thursday, March 11
- Thursday, March 11 marks the one-year mark that we have been impacted as a community and world by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- York Student Council members have designed a commemorative event to honor all that we have achieved over the last year and our commitment to school.
- Please look for information going home next week on the "Take What You Need" Commemorative Event.
York 2020-2021 Yearbook
- We are currently designing the York 2020-2021 School Yearbook.
- As is normally planned, we will be taking orders for the Yearbook from students in April.
- Please look for information going home around Spring Break for details on how students can place their yearbook order.
Mapleton District Virtual Art Show & Science Fair
- Mapleton is planning a district-wide virtual Art Show and Science Fair
- Students will be bringing home more information on how to get involved in these two events.
- Mapleton Virtual District Science Fair - Tuesday, April 13
- Mapleton Virtual Art Show - Tuesday, April 20
Important Dates to Have on the Calendar:
- No School: Friday, March 12
- Spring Break: Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2
- PSAT / SAT Testing Date for 9-11th Graders - Tuesday, April 13
- Remaining High School Project LIFT Remote Learning Days
- Thursday, March 18
- Monday, April 19
- Tuesday, May 18
¡Buenas tardes York International!
Me siento extremadamente emocionado de acercarme a nuestra comunidad esta tarde para compartir algunos eventos emocionantes en nuestro horizonte para los meses de primavera. Definitivamente hay un impulso positivo en York mientras reflexionamos sobre lo lejos que hemos llegado este año, todo lo que los estudiantes, los padres y el personal han logrado, y todo por lo que tenemos que estar agradecidos. ¡El jueves 4 de marzo también es nuestro día número 100 de clases! Espero que todos en nuestra comunidad estén tan llenos de "Mustang Pride" como yo cuando reflexionamos sobre este año.
La siguiente es una lista de recordatorios y eventos emocionantes en nuestro futuro cercano:
Día de aprendizaje remoto del distrito de Mapleton: viernes 5 de marzo
- ¡Este viernes 5 de marzo marca un GRAN día para todo Mapleton! Esta es la primera oportunidad a gran escala para que el personal de Mapleton reciba su segunda vacuna COVID-19. Más de 500 miembros del personal planean recibir su segunda dosis de la vacuna mañana, lo que es un gran paso adelante para mantener a nuestra comunidad segura.
- Este es un día de aprendizaje remoto para todos los estudiantes de Mapleton.
- NO habrá un horario determinado por la escuela en este día.
- Los maestros no ofrecerán clases EN VIVO en esta fecha debido al calendario de vacunación.
- Los maestros de York han creado lecciones independientes para que los estudiantes interactúen con ellas y que no deben exceder las 3-4 horas de tiempo académico independiente.
- Se tomará la asistencia para todos los estudiantes.
Día de fotografías de la clase de York - Martes 9 de marzo
- Hemos planeado un proceso seguro para que cada clase en York tenga su foto de grupo el martes 9 de marzo.
- La oficina principal enviará información a los hogares sobre cómo solicitar fotografías de clase digitalmente.
- Esto también servirá como "Día para tomar fotografías" para cualquier estudiante que desee volver a tomar su fotografía original del otoño.'
Conferencias internacionales de padres y maestros en la primavera de York
Conferencias de primaria (grados K-5)
- En el formato tradicional, las conferencias serán "dirigidas por estudiantes", pero en casa.
- El martes 9 de marzo, los estudiantes se prepararán con sus maestros en la escuela para dirigir sus propias conferencias en casa esa noche.
- El martes 9 de marzo, los estudiantes después de la escuela dirigirán sus propias conferencias con sus padres. Los maestros no estarán presentes.
- El miércoles 10 de marzo, los maestros estarán disponibles de 3: 40-6: 00 pm para comunicarse con los padres por teléfono.
- Los detalles de contacto específicos se enviarán a las familias de cada maestro individual.
- Las boletas de calificaciones se enviarán a casa con los estudiantes el lunes 15 de marzo.
Conferencias secundarias (grados 6-12)
- En el mismo formato que las conferencias de otoño de 2020, los maestros de cada cohorte / vecindario se acercarán a las familias para las conferencias virtuales.
- Los maestros llamarán en el siguiente orden:
- Miércoles 10 de marzo (3: 40-6: 00)
- Apellido A-H 3: 45-4: 30
- Apellido I-R 4: 30-5: 15
- Apellido S-Z 5: 15-6: 00
- Jueves 11 de marzo (3: 40-6: 00)
- Apellido A-H 3: 45-4: 30
- Apellido I-R 4: 30-5: 15
- Apellido S-Z 5: 15-6: 00
- Miércoles 10 de marzo (3: 40-6: 00)
- Los informes de progreso se enviarán a casa con todos los estudiantes el miércoles 10 de marzo.
- Consulte Infinite Campus para obtener más detalles sobre las calificaciones de cada clase.
Evento conmemorativo "Llévate lo que necesites": jueves 11 de marzo
- El jueves 11 de marzo marca el primer año en que la pandemia COVID-19 nos ha impactado como comunidad y como mundo.
- Los miembros del Consejo de Estudiantes de York han diseñado un evento conmemorativo para honrar todo lo que hemos logrado durante el último año y nuestro compromiso con la escuela.
- Busque información que se enviará a casa la semana que viene sobre el evento conmemorativo "Lleve lo que necesita".
Anuario de York 2020-2021
- Actualmente estamos diseñando el Anuario escolar de York 2020-2021.
- Como está previsto normalmente, recibiremos pedidos para el Anuario de los estudiantes en abril.
- Por favor busque la información que se enviará a casa durante las vacaciones de primavera para obtener detalles sobre cómo los estudiantes pueden hacer su pedido del anuario.
Feria de ciencia y exhibición de arte virtual del distrito de Mapleton
- Mapleton está planeando una feria de ciencia y exhibición de arte virtual en todo el distrito
- Los estudiantes traerán a casa más información sobre cómo participar en estos dos eventos.
- Feria de Ciencias del Distrito Virtual de Mapleton - Martes 13 de abril
- Exposición de arte virtual de Mapleton - Martes 20 de abril
Fechas importantes para tener en el calendario:
- No hay clases: viernes 12 de marzo
- Vacaciones de primavera: lunes 29 de marzo - viernes 2 de abril
- Fecha del examen PSAT / SAT para estudiantes de 9. ° a 11. ° grado: martes 13 de abril
- Días restantes de aprendizaje remoto del proyecto LIFT de la escuela secundaria
- Jueves 18 de marzo
- Lunes 19 de abril
- Martes 18 de mayo
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Welcome Back to In-Person Learning! - Monday, January 11
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 1/8/2021 9:00:00 AMGood Morning York!
There are definitely more professional ways to start a community message, but I can't contain myself here:
We are SO EXCITED to welcome our students back to in-person learning this upcoming Monday, January 11.
We sincerely hope you have had a relaxing winter break and are ready to join us back at school. The New Year Holiday always provides an opportunity for a fresh start, and this year more than ever I know we are all ready to look ahead for a brighter future. I have reflected on the many challenges our school community has had to navigate in 2020 and am filled with an abundance of gratitude for how much we have achieved. The fall semester provided us with many twists and turns, but the creativity and perseverance required to stick together as a strong York Community will be our rock and foundation moving into 2021.
On December 18, 2020 I sent home a message to all families explaining that as of that moment Mapleton was planning on returning to in-person learning after the Winter Break. We are very excited to share that York Teachers and Staff have been busy this week preparing for all students in grades K-12 to return to the York Building for classes starting this upcoming Monday, January 11. We know that there will certainly be challenges ahead as we continue to navigate all aspects of the pandemic, but with the same strong commitment to keeping our community as safe as possible, we will have a successful spring semester at York.
I wanted to reach out to students and parents to share some reminders for returning to in-person learning this Monday:
- All safety protocols from Semester I are still in place at York - students will be required to wear masks, adhere to social-distancing guidelines, and stay with their cohort at all times. Please review our Roadmap to Reopening for any reminders needed.
- Classes start each day at 8:10am and end at 3:25pm daily (no change). In order to help uphold the safety guidelines, we ask that students do not arrive on campus earlier than 7:55am and leave campus in the afternoon by 3:35pm. Please enter and exit the building using the same pathways and guidelines as semester I.
- Students please remember to bring your mask (an extra clean one if possible), online device charged/ready to go, any school supplies you took home with you in November, and warm clothes as we still hope to spend time outside throughout the day weather permitting.
- Remember to have fun! - York has always been a place of joy and learning for our community. You all embraced these characteristics in the fall. We are so excited to have you all back in person to pick up right where we left off!
In addition to this message, all families will be receiving a personal email today from the York Front Office that will share a handful of details specific to your student’s grade level area. Please reach out before 4:00pm today if you have any questions we can help support.
Students please enjoy this last weekend of your Winter Break. Take the time to organize your school supplies for Monday and get some good sleep so you are refreshed and ready for Monday morning.
Even though we certainly have missed all the aspects of school at York, more than anything we have missed YOU – the students. We are extremely excited to have you back this Monday, January 11.
Sincerely,
-Mr. Van Etten
¡Buenos días York!
Definitivamente hay formas más profesionales de iniciar un mensaje comunitario, pero no puedo contenerme aquí:
Estamos MUY EMOCIONADOS de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes al aprendizaje en persona el próximo lunes 11 de enero.
Esperamos sinceramente que haya tenido unas relajantes vacaciones de invierno y esté listo para unirse a nosotros en la escuela. Las vacaciones de Año Nuevo siempre brindan la oportunidad de comenzar de nuevo, y este año más que nunca sé que todos estamos listos para mirar hacia adelante, hacia un futuro mejor. He reflexionado sobre los muchos desafíos que nuestra comunidad escolar ha tenido que afrontar en 2020 y estoy lleno de gratitud por lo mucho que hemos logrado. El semestre de otoño nos brindó muchos giros y vueltas, pero la creatividad y la perseverancia necesarias para mantenernos unidos como una comunidad de York fuerte serán nuestra base y piedra para el 2021.
El 18 de diciembre de 2020 envié a casa un mensaje a todas las familias explicando que a partir de ese momento Mapleton planeaba regresar al aprendizaje en persona después de las vacaciones de invierno. Estamos muy emocionados de compartir que los maestros y el personal de York han estado ocupados esta semana preparándose para que todos los estudiantes en los grados K-12 regresen al edificio de York para las clases a partir del próximo lunes 11 de enero. Sabemos que ciertamente habrá desafíos por delante. Mientras continuamos navegando por todos los aspectos de la pandemia, pero con el mismo compromiso firme de mantener nuestra comunidad lo más segura posible, tendremos un semestre de primavera exitoso en York.
Quería comunicarme con estudiantes y padres para compartir algunos recordatorios para regresar al aprendizaje en persona este lunes:
- Todos los protocolos de seguridad del Semestre I todavía están vigentes en York: los estudiantes deberán usar máscaras, adherirse a las pautas de distanciamiento social y permanecer con su cohorte en todo momento. Revise nuestra Hoja de ruta para la reapertura para conocer los recordatorios necesarios.
- Las clases comienzan todos los días a las 8:10 am y terminan a las 3:25 pm todos los días (sin cambios). Para ayudar a mantener las pautas de seguridad, pedimos que los estudiantes no lleguen al campus antes de las 7:55 am y salgan del campus por la tarde a las 3:35 pm. Ingrese y salga del edificio utilizando los mismos caminos y pautas que el semestre I.
- Estudiantes por favor recuerden traer su máscara (una extra limpia si es posible), dispositivo en línea cargado / listo para usar, cualquier material escolar que se llevó a casa en noviembre y ropa abrigada, ya que todavía esperamos pasar tiempo al aire libre durante el día. el tiempo lo permite.
- ¡Recuerde divertirse! - York siempre ha sido un lugar de alegría y aprendizaje para nuestra comunidad. Todos abrazaron estas características en el otoño. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de tenerlos de regreso en persona para continuar justo donde lo dejamos!
Además de este mensaje, todas las familias recibirán hoy un correo electrónico personal de la oficina principal de York que compartirá algunos detalles específicos del área de nivel de grado de su estudiante. Comuníquese con nosotros antes de las 4:00 p. M. De hoy si tiene alguna pregunta que podamos ayudar.
Estudiantes disfruten este último fin de semana de sus vacaciones de invierno. Tómese el tiempo para organizar sus útiles escolares para el lunes y dormir bien para que esté renovado y listo para el lunes por la mañana.
Aunque ciertamente hemos extrañado todos los aspectos de la escuela en York, más que nada los hemos extrañado a USTEDES: los estudiantes. Estamos muy emocionados de tenerle de regreso este lunes 11 de enero.
Sinceramente,
-Señor. Van Etten
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Happy Holidays York! - Enjoy Your Break!
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 12/18/2020 9:00:00 AMGood afternoon York International Students and Families!
I want to take the time on our last school day together before Winter Break to reflect on the Fall Semester of 2020. What a semester it has been!
In planning for the 2020 Fall Semester there was certainly a lot of unknown to navigate as a school community. As we look back, the York Staff wants you all to know how incredibly grateful we are for your positive energy, commitment, and incredible resilience as we worked to educate and support our students. I am so proud of our students and staff for successfully navigating in-person learning, "roll out to remotes", and even the last three weeks of full-remote learning. You didn't just survive all these strange circumstances, you THRIVED! As a staff in August we spent time discussing the fact that York has always been a wonderful school with a large amount of happiness. We committed as a group to no matter what challenges were ahead, we would always make York a place of Joy for our students. Little did we know that the community, parents, and students were ready to bring the Joy to us! From the bottom of our hearts thank you! Thank you for being part of this wonderful school community!
Please enjoy your Winter Break! I look forward to school starting back on Monday, January 11 with student back to in-person learning at York!
Happy Holidays,
-Mr. Van Etten
Important Information to Help Support Next Steps:
End of Semester I:
- Elementary (K-5) - Friday, December 18
- Middle School (6-8) - Friday, January 22
- High School (9-12) - Friday, December 18
- Teachers will be posting final grades for High School Students by Tuesday, January 5 at 12:00pm.
- Students if you have any questions or concerns about your grade we ask that you do not reach out to your teacher until after Monday, January 4.
*Report Cards for Elementary and High School Students will be mailed home starting Thursday, January 7.
Returning to School - Monday, January 11:
- As of this posting all Mapleton Public Schools including York are planning to return to In-Person Learning on Monday, January 11.
- All Safety Protocols in place during semester I will be in place again as we return.
- Any changes to this plan will be communicated to families as soon as possible.
We would like to honor your Winter Break and therefor will not be sending out any messages between Saturday, December 19 - Sunday, January 3 unless absolutely necessary. We will be out of the office on our break as well during this time period, and returning to work on Monday, January 4 to prepare for students returning on January 11, 2021! - Enjoy your break!
¡Buenas tardes, familias y estudiantes internacionales de York!
Quiero tomarme el tiempo en nuestro último día escolar juntos antes de las vacaciones de invierno para reflexionar sobre el semestre de otoño de 2020. ¡Qué semestre ha sido!
Al planificar el semestre de otoño de 2020, ciertamente había muchas cosas desconocidas para navegar como comunidad escolar. Al mirar hacia atrás, el personal de York quiere que todos sepan lo increíblemente agradecidos que estamos por su energía positiva, compromiso y resistencia increíble mientras trabajamos para educar y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes. Estoy muy orgulloso de nuestros estudiantes y personal por navegar con éxito el aprendizaje en persona, "implementarlo en controles remotos" e incluso las últimas tres semanas de aprendizaje remoto completo. No solo sobreviviste a todas estas extrañas circunstancias, ¡PROSPERASTE! Como miembros del personal en agosto, dedicamos un tiempo a discutir el hecho de que York siempre ha sido una escuela maravillosa con una gran cantidad de felicidad. Nos comprometimos como grupo a que, sin importar los desafíos que tuvieran por delante, siempre haríamos de York un lugar de alegría para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Poco sabíamos que la comunidad, los padres y los estudiantes estaban listos para traernos la Alegría! ¡Desde el fondo de nuestro corazón gracias! ¡Gracias por ser parte de esta maravillosa comunidad escolar!
¡Disfrute de sus vacaciones de invierno! ¡Espero que la escuela comience el lunes 11 de enero con el estudiante de regreso al aprendizaje en persona en York!
Felices vacaciones,
-Señor. Van Etten
Información importante para ayudar a respaldar los siguientes pasos:
Fin del semestre I:
- Primaria (K-5) - Viernes 18 de diciembre
- Middle School (6-8) - Viernes 22 de enero
- Preparatoria (9-12) - Viernes 18 de diciembre
Los maestros publicarán las calificaciones finales de los estudiantes de secundaria antes del martes 5 de enero a las 12:00 pm.
Estudiantes, si tienen alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre su calificación, les pedimos que no se comuniquen con su maestro hasta después del lunes 4 de enero.
* Las boletas de calificaciones para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria se enviarán a casa a partir del jueves 7 de enero.
Regreso a la escuela - Lunes 11 de enero:
- A partir de esta publicación, todas las escuelas públicas de Mapleton, incluida York, planean regresar al aprendizaje en persona el lunes 11 de enero.
- Todos los Protocolos de Seguridad en su lugar durante el semestre I estarán en su lugar nuevamente cuando regresemos.
- Cualquier cambio en este plan se comunicará a las familias lo antes posible.
Nos gustaría honrar sus vacaciones de invierno y por lo tanto no enviaremos ningún mensaje entre el sábado 19 de diciembre y el domingo 3 de enero a menos que sea absolutamente necesario. ¡También estaremos fuera de la oficina en nuestro receso durante este período de tiempo, y regresaremos al trabajo el lunes 4 de enero para prepararnos para los estudiantes que regresan el 11 de enero de 2021! - ¡Disfruta tu descanso!
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Bringing the 2020 Fall Semester to a Close!
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 12/9/2020 12:00:00 PM -
Welcome Back from Thanksgiving Break!
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The Remote Learning Adventure Starts 11/18!
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 11/17/2020 3:00:00 PM -
Schedule Updates Including Remote Learning
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 11/16/2020 3:00:00 PM -
Next Week's Celebrations and Safety Reminders
Posted by Eriksen Van Etten on 10/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
