Yates Elementary School

We wish you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Easter. #happyEaster

Reminder Spring Recess is next week. No school April 14 - 18! District offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-11-2025 Enjoy your weekend and recess next week.

This week we give a huge shoutout to our assistant principals/instructional supervisors who work tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, create a positive environment & respond to many challenges every day. Please join us in celebrating these incredible leaders.

Click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto’s update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-04-2025 Have a great weekend.

Friday Sprit Day!

We wish you a blessed Eid filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.

There is no school on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. District offices will be closed. Eid is an important Islamic festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan—the holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr means "the breaking of the fast” in Arabic.

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-28-2025 Have a great weekend. ** Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31 **

TOMORROW! Wear Yates gear!

Please join us Thursday at 8:45 for our March Assembly! Click to watch Live https://www.youtube.com/live/etPOEZpe6aE?si=CAw6KN9YmIfhNMW1

You are invited! Coffee Chat with the Superintendent March 25, 6 p.m. March 28, 7 a.m. No registration required!

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-20-2025-copy Have a great weekend.

Thursday 3:30-4:30 Yates Science Event

The Culture & Climate Survey has been extended & will be open until 3/21 Click here - >. https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFLwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeGrHiLg_fs59kNenzcMH781twJYrKf4-ROgw09ugFYRkuqYOe0EVefHpw_aem_bz0rMAaakEtHQVu1WTw70w

This Thursday! 3/20 3:30-4:30 Science Night 🧫 🧪

Monday, March 17th! Green Day at Yates.

The SCSD Culture and Climate survey closes on Friday. If you haven't participated, please click on the link to participate now: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs Everyone in the SCSD school community is invited to share your feedback.

Black Family Wellness Expo Saturday, March 15 at Schenectady High School The event will include an interactive panel with health care professionals, 50 exhibitors, refreshments, and more. The event will be held 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The speaker series will take place 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Don't forget to vote for Central Park students! VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT! Vote here🗳 https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/capital-region-ny/ Watch here🎥 https://youtu.be/NSexxQDHOfc?si=4BfYdOnzrE0OXV1S