Parent conferencing occurs just after the midway point of our school year. Classroom teachers are in the process of scheduling these meetings and holding conferences. They will be sharing with you how students are progressing and growing in regard to the YES learning standards that have been taught. 

Also, as part of the report card the Unified Arts team has provided information on the learning experiences that students have had in each grade level for the first semester. 

Just a reminder that the conferencing window for teachers runs from now through March. Your child's teacher will communicate with you directly about when they will hold these meetings. Report cards will be available to view in all grade levels on Tuesday, February 4th. You will have access to the report card through PowerSchool. These directions show you how to access your child's grades on the portal.

It is important to remember that our progress reports are reporting out on end of year grade level common core standards. It is not uncommon that many students are at a "beginning" or "developing" level in their progress toward these standards at this point in the school year. In many cases, we would not expect students to be at a "meets the standard" until the end of the school year. The report card is always an "invitation to a conversation" as the conference will share the work going on for your child in the classroom.

We are finishing testing this week and next for all grades taking the NWEA winter assessment. We will be sending out a separate email to let you know when those results are also available on PowerSchool and how to access them.  

Once again, your collaboration and support are greatly appreciated!

We are celebrating Valentine’s Day at YES on Friday, February 14th. Students will make cards for one another here at school rather than bring them from home. Students will also engage in different activities to celebrate the day depending on the grade level.  

At times, the emphasis on outside material items becomes a challenge here at school. For this reason we ask that items are not brought to school. Our focus is on a day that celebrates community, friendship, and gratitude for one another. We will take care of everything here!

Learn about adolescent brain development and why the brains of teens and young adults can be damaged by the use of high-potency marijuana. The event will be held in the YES cafeteria and you can RSVP here.

Mark your calendars, YES will be hosting its second family STEAM Night on the evening of Wednesday, April 9th! Join us again for an evening of engineering design challenges, science experiments, math activities, programming and robotics games, and team-building challenges. More information to follow as we get closer to the event. 

Yarmouth Little League registration is now open for the 2025 season! All Yarmouth Elementary School students are eligible to play Little League baseball and softball. We welcome all YES ages and abilities! Registration closes on March 15.

You can register for Yarmouth Little League on our website at yarmouthlittleleague.com.
The website provides significant information on all aspects of YLL. You can also stay updated by following Yarmouth Little League on Facebook.

More than 300 students play in Yarmouth Little League, and we have one of the fastest-growing Little League programs in the nation. We continue to see a record number of softball and baseball players each year. Come join the fun! Questions? Email Adam Shub at info@yarmouthlittleleague.com.

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL GLOW RUN!

Hello school families,

As we wrap up our fundraiser, we are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! Thanks to your incredible support and generosity, we have not only met but exceeded our fundraising goal of $20,000! Thanks to everyone who donated, registered their student, volunteered their time, and supported our fundraiser.

Here are some key highlights and updates:

1. Fundraiser Total: Together, we have raised a total of $38,000!

2. Impact: Your donations will go directly toward classroom enrichment, field trips, teacher appreciation, and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students at Frank H. Harrison Middle School.

3. THANK YOU: We extend a BIG thank you to our volunteers, HMS staff and YES 5th grade staff, and school families who played a crucial role in making this fundraiser a resounding success. Your dedication to our school community is deeply appreciated! Special thanks to our t-shirt sponsors: Romeo's Pizza, Nighthawk's Kitchen, 207 Pediatric Dentistry, Maiden Cove, Island Treasure Toys, Make Me Smile, Attic and Eaves, Sea to You Designs, Pat's Pizza, and Clayton's.

For any last-minute donations, our fundraising platform, MyBooster.com, will remain open until Wednesday, February 5th!

Once again, thank you for your unwavering support, whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word. Your involvement has made a tremendous difference and showcases the strength of our school community!

- Yarmouth Parent Teacher Organization 

FEBRUARY SKATE DATE

Please join us for ice skating at Blake Pond on Saturday, February 1st from 12-3 PM. We'll bring the hot cocoa!

Some things to note:

-All abilities are welcome. There will be designated areas for beginners versus skating pros.
-Ice skates are available to rent/borrow at the YCS offices. Please plan to reserve skates prior to the event.
-Know a little something about skating or hockey? Volunteer to referee or teach kids how to skate.
-Have used skates or sticks to unload? Feel free to bring them down and we’ll pass them on to Yarmouth Community Services.

Questions? Suggestions? Email the PTO Welcome Committee: yarmouthpto04096@gmail.com

(Make-up date: Saturday, February 8th, 12-3 PM)

*Need skates? Pick up a free pair on loan from Yarmouth Community Services office in Town Hall and keep them for the rest of the season! Have extra? Feel free to drop them at YCS in the weeks leading up to this fun community event. 

SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UPS

As you look ahead to summer plans, we have some information on Yarmouth-area camps that should help! This camp packet is brought to you by the Yarmouth PreK-8 PTO in an effort to familiarize families with local camp information.

Please contact Becca Maltais at rebeccamaltais@yahoo.com with any questions or if you have additional camp information. 

NEW FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Are you looking to lend your fundraising expertise and/or enthusiasm to the PTO? If so, please reach out to Allison at yarmouthpto04096@gmail.com. This new committee will focus on annual strategy and generating new ideas to increase our budget. The more we bring in, the more we can do for our school communities, as every dollar raised goes directly to funding enrichment activities and other school needs not covered by the school district's budget. We hope to hear from you! 

NEXT PTO MEETING

Our next meeting is Thursday, February 13th at 7 pm in the YES library. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

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