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William Yates Elementary

BULLDOG Note 10.2.26

Posted Date: 10/02/26 (06:31 PM)


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A four-panel collage showing William Yates Elementary School, colorful handmade greeting cards with positive messages, a World Smile Day poster, and students holding their art outside the school.

BULLDOG Note 10.2.26

What a great way to wrap up another wonderful week in Bulldog Nation! Today, we celebrated Habit 1: Be Proactive-taking responsibility, making good choices, and focusing on what we can control. 

That same spirit of positivity connected perfectly with World Smile Day, reminding us that choosing kindness, and sharing a smile are simple ways we can make a difference each day.

As we head into the weekend, let’s continue to lead with kindness and Bulldog pride!  We are so proud of the way our Bulldogs continue to grow as learners and leaders each day! 

Join WYE's Birthday Book Club- Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate your child's birthday? Consider joining our Birthday Book Club! Through the Birthday Book Club, families can donate a book to our school library in honor of their child's birthday. Your child will help select a book from our Birthday Book Club collection, receive special recognition, and have their name placed inside the book so future bulldogs can enjoy it for years to come.  
To learn more and choose a book, visit: https://www.btsb.com/sosl/williamyateselementary . 
Thank you for helping grow our library and foster a love of reading at William Yates!"
 

Bulldog Information: 
  • WYE can offer holiday assistance to some families thanks to the support of local organizations and the Gallon of Gratitude challenge. If you need assistance, please complete the form below..  HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE
     
  • Lunch visitors have started this week!  All lunch visitors will sign up on Parent Square and have a background check.  You can complete that process here, free of charge. You can click on the link below to sign up for each individual grade.  

 BULLDOG Dates: 
  • October 5th -NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day
  • October 15th- Trunk or Treat: Be part of one of our favorite WYE traditions! Decorate a trunk and help create a memorable evening of fun, candy, and community for our Bulldogs. PTA provides the treats.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BAFA628AAFF2-45063791-trunk
  • PTA memberships, bundles and spirit wear. You can email wyeptapresident@gmail.com with any questions.   https://william-yates-elementary-pta.square.site/ 
  • October week of 26th- Parent Teacher- Student Led Conferences- Please see teacher emails for sign ups for parent teacher conferences. 
  • October 29th-30th No School
  • Save the Date: November 12th - Family/Grandparent Night ! 5:30-7PM  
  • See Save the Date-District STEAM night at the new CIC Building 

When the world feels heavy, push on in hope and let love in! 
Kerri Edwards

 
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2026 Team Rally Habit 1

Habit 1: Be Proactive! Today we celebrated taking responsibility, making good choices, and leading with confidence
An educational poster titled "William Yates Leader in Me" focuses on Habit #1: Be Proactive, featuring school and home tips and a bulldog mascot.

Habit 1 Be Proactive

As a family, encourage your child to think about one way they can be proactive at home, such as completing chores without being asked, preparing for the next day, or helping a family member. Together, let's continue building leadership habits that help our Bulldogs succeed
 
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