LEAP days start this Thursday! LEAP days are five on-campus days (August 13-19) mandated by the state to allow students to meet their teachers, take assessments, and learn important information to prepare them for the school year ahead. Check out the LEAP schedule in our Back to School guide (pages 5-7) at https://5il.co/j4ie.
* K5-4th: Students are dropped off and picked up at the Elementary building through the car line (no on one is permitted to enter through the lobby). Students must wear a mask when they exit their car.Students should bring their book bag, a peanut free snack, a water bottle, and a pencil.
* 5th Grade: Students are dropped off and picked up at the Student Union building through the car line (no on one is permitted to enter through the lobby). Students are required to wear masks.Students should bring paper, pencil, water bottle, mask, and a bookbag (optional- to carry books home).
* 6th-8th Grade: Students are dropped off and picked up at the Middle School building through the car line (no on one is permitted to enter through the lobby). Students are required to wear masks. Students should bring paper, pencil, water bottle, mask, and a bookbag (optional- to carry books home).
* 9th-12th Grade: Students are dropped off and picked up at the High School building. Students are required to wear masks. Students should bring paper, pencil, water bottle, mask, and a bookbag (optional- to carry books home).
Please join us for a VIDEO MESSAGE from York Prep Managing Director, Mr. Brian Myrup with information pertaining to our Red Phase opening of the 2020-21 school year.
Video Message: https://youtu.be/Bnl4kQPne9E
IMPORTANT: The Fee Pay system used to reserve technology is currently experiencing a technical issue. Once the district has resolved this issue, we will post an update to our families. Please reach out to Debi Smith with questions at debi.smith@yorkprepsc.org.
Back to School Guide 2020/21: https://5il.co/j4ie
As we start back to school in the next few weeks, please take time to read through our Back to School 2020-21 guide. This guide contains information about start of school dates, our red and yellow phases, LEAP day schedules, and instruction for A/B and full time virtual students at the elementary, middle and high school.
2020 School Supply Lists:
Elementary K-4th: https://5il.co/9egq
Middle 5th-8th: https://5il.co/9egr
High School 9th-12th: https://5il.co/iv81
@YorkPrepAcademy had a great week of Virtual Kindercamp with our new Patriots!!! #FromRootstoBloom #NationalBlueRibbon
Patriot's Promise Update:
York Prep's before school care and after school care, Patriots Promise is currently taking applications for the 2020/21 school year for grades Kindergarten - 12th. Applications will be taken first come/first serve and should be emailed Ms. Blanchett. Please include the form as well as the voided check when completing the application. New and returning Patriots Promise students must complete the enrollment form and provide a voided check to complete registration. Due to our A/B schedule, Patriot's Promise cost will be adjusted to $24.00 per week until our schedule changes. Please email Ms. Blanchett with questions at debra.blanchett@yorkprepsc.org.
Patriot's Promise Link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/york-prep/page/patriot-s-promise-before-and-after-school-program
Board Meeting Agenda for 7/30/20: https://5il.co/irpx
York Preparatory Academy's new revised calendar is now posted on our website at the following link: https://5il.co/d1cb
7/15/20: Message from York Prep Administration
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July 14th is Shark Awareness Day! Check out these fun activities and feel free to post your craft results below! #FromRootstoBloom #YorkPrepFamily
- Shark Facts for Kids: https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-sharks/
-Shark Craft Ideas: https://www.kidslovewhat.com/26-fin-tastic-shark-crafts-for-kids/
-"Hark! a Shark!" Book Read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSgFcbg7o2U
Keep growing your mind this summer with these fun learning activities! #FromRootstoBloom
* Elementary students - check out fun reading and math activities each day at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10YVYb5QjTdJq8nQXPGK0Bfadu3yQLv4l?fbclid=IwAR0lGI0AR3daTc1BfhYOuUOBcQl42CD_S6zQ4WthwB3UW1S2IyZxRBY-h54
* Middle School students- check out our Summer Challenge at https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/254252?org=middle
Pandemic EBT is a one-time electronic benefit transfer to help supplement family food costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged school closures. Please click on the following link for additional information.
LINK: https://5il.co/i5zu
Online Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Available!
Each school year we ask all families to complete an application to apply for school meal benefits. You can now apply online for your student to receive free or reduced price school meals. Your application will be sent from a secure website directly to York Preparatory Academy, so you don’t need to worry about filling out a paper form that could be lost or misplaced.
LunchApplication.com has been designed to make it easy for you to know exactly what information you need to provide and to guide you through the process.Once your application has been received, YPA will determine your eligibility and send you a letter with the results. Or, you can create an account on LunchApplication.com and you will receive your results via email. LunchApplication.com is an easy, secure and convenient way to apply for free or reduced meals. To apply, simply go to LunchApplication.com and click “Apply Now.”
https://www.lunchapplication.com/
York Prep Update 7/08/20: Kindercamp, Fall Re-opening, Volleyball Information
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York Preparatory Academy's Fall Re-Opening Update: http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation_v2?permalink_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fmyemail.constantcontact.com%2FYork-Prep-Fall-Re-Opening-Update.html%3Fsoid%3D1102801309978%26aid%3Dwhtwair4wJA&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlsvc01-prod.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa119414c001%2Fc9aa35b5-f7a7-4dc2-985c-2523b790d2cb.jpg%3Fver%3D1566562593000&fbclid=IwAR3NA-qO5uWccd_D7ww781MXvXylHed3RDL6CZav5GxCHxy5nOyiC1hD2K0
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Opens Today: We ask all families to complete our Free/Reduced Lunch application each school year. We will begin accepting completed applications starting 7/01/20 at the Student Union. When completing the form, please make sure that your form is completely filled in. If you do not wish to disclose your income information, please fill in the student names and then write DECLINE across the section that is labeled "Step 3". Please contact Hally Adams with any questions at hally.adams@yorkprepsc.org.
Form Link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/767451/reducedlunch.pdf
York Prep teachers are climbing new heights this summer! Ms. Beltakis, Ms. Hilburn, and Ms. Winters are finding great places to hike and get outdoors with their families. Feel free to email photos of your family getting outdoors and enjoying nature to brooke.bruner@yorkprepsc.org. #YorkPrepFamily
YPA students aren't the only ones learning this summer! York Prep teachers like Ms. Sydney Culver have been busy this summer taking online courses.
Check out the following link to find out fun ways you can keep your mind growing this summer! Learning Link: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/article/254281?org=york-prep
#YorkPrepFamily #FromRootstoBloom
