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William Yates Elementary

BULLDOG Note 1.16.26

Posted Date: 01/16/26 (06:00 PM)


Exterior view of William Yates Elementary School, featuring a brick building with a sign and entrance.

BULLDOG Note 1.16.26

Have a wonderful weekend, Bulldogs!

PTA Reflections Showcase.  Congratulations to all our students who participated. It was great to celebrate with you at the showcase.  We will recognize all participants at our next Team Rally!
Reminder: No school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Important WYE Dates and Info:
Kindergarten Enrollment 26-27   All students within the WYE attendance area who turn five years old before August 1, 2026, should enroll for kindergarten.

Appointments are required for enrollment and screening at all schools. Please read attachment for further details.  The appointment takes about an hour. Kindergarten enrollment is at WYE on the following dates by appointment only- call 816-874-3740: March 9th-Noon-7PM ; March 10th-9AM - 3PM


Major Saver BSSD January 8th- January 23rd https://msvr.co/BSLG325
 
Text Communication: If you previously opted out of receiving text messages and would like to start getting them again, please text “START” to 66458. Due to federal regulations, we are unable to remove the block on our end, you must opt back in yourself to resume text messaging.

AMI Information: We have used 2 of the 6 available AMI days. During parent teacher conferences, your student’s teacher shared AMI (Alternate Methods of Instruction) instructions and materials. The first 6 snow days will be AMI days. Students and staff will complete the school day from home and the day will not need to be made up at the end of the year. If you have any questions regarding AMI day instructions, materials, etc. please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Important WYE Dates and Info: The free and reduced meal application is always available for households to apply at any time. This includes income changes, furlough, and other challenges. If the shutdown impacts your family, we encourage you to apply for school meal benefits through: SchoolCafe
·     Come join your student for lunch: Sign up here: Please complete a volunteer application to join us for lunch. https://wyelunch25-26.youcanbook.me
o Volunteer applications MUST be submitted at least five (5) days before the event (including lunch) for which you are volunteering. https://bssd.quickapp.pro
 
BULLDOG Calendar:
January 19th: Martin Luther King Day- NO SCHOOL
January 28th: Cookie and Canvas with Mrs. Weir sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BAFA628AAFF2-54473691-cookies
February 3rd: Skate Night
February 6th: PTA Fun Friday
February 12th : PTA meeting 6PM Title Mtg 5:45
February 12th: 5th Grade Performance 7PM
February 16th : President’s day (No School)
February 23rd-27th : Spirit Week
February 26th : Spring Pictures
February 27th : Jammie Jam
March 9th and March 10th : Kindergarten Enrollment- call and sign up for an appointment
March 16th-20th: Spring Break (No School)

Choose hope, keep going, and let love in,
Kerri Edwards
 
A brick building with a sign that reads 'National Blue Ribbon School, Missouri Gold Star School' and a logo of a bulldog with the text 'Bulldogs' underneath.