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William Yates Elementary

BULLDOG Note 1.30.26

Posted Date: 01/30/26 (05:21 PM)


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

BULLDOG Note 1.30.26

What a week to be a Bulldog! We created, celebrated, and turned the page on something big this week Cookies & Canvas with Ms. Weir, our Habit 4 think- Win-Win Team Rally, and the launch of One School, One Book : The One and Only Ivan, By Katherine Applegate (email with more coming) WYE, we do fun and learning like pros!
 
Important WYE Dates and Info
·      Send your little one some Valentine’s love with a PTA Valentine Gram stuffed animals for $5 or candy for $1, all items will be delivered right to students’ classrooms on 02/13/26.  Orders are open through 02/05/26.  Also you can purchase the spring Bulldog Bundle.  Questions? wyeptapresident@gmail.com You can purchase at the attached link. Thank you for your support. Home | William Yates Elementary PTA Store

·      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

·      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 3 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.

·     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:
February 2nd: 100th Day of SCHOOL
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
Principal
 
Cookie and Canvas with Ms. Weir was a sweet success

Cookies and Canvas - Ms. Weir

Cookie and Canvas with Ms. Weir was a Sweet Success
OUR READING ADVENTURE AWAITS- The One and Only Ivan- One School One Book

The One and Only Ivan

One School One Book has kicked off. Enjoy reading with our whole learning community.
 
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.