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Yondr Pouches will be an encouragement tool for our students to engage in distraction-free, in-person connection throughout the school day. Research has shown that a distraction-free environment for students has improved focus and engagement both in the classroom and socially.
Yondr Pouches will be an encouragement tool for our students to engage in distraction-free, in-person connection throughout the school day. Research has shown that a distraction-free environment for students has improved focus and engagement both in the classroom and socially. Our goal in implementing this new initiative is to encourage students to do just that: focus on the present moment and make the most of every school day!
YONDR CELL PHONE POUCH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the District considering using the Yondr system?
We want our students to be engaged in their learning and in appropriate interpersonal social interaction throughout the day. Phones have become a distraction within the school day for many students, and for teachers who have to constantly monitor students for phone use during class and school activities. Additionally, the District has seen an increase in discipline related to cyberbullying and the circulation of inappropriate videos and pictures. The Yondr system simply assists the District in enforcing the policy currently in place regarding phones on campus.
What if I want to reach my child during the school day?
We want our students to be engaged in their learning. If you need to contact your child during the school day, please contact the main office. Students are also each assigned a chromebook and have access to email throughout the day.
Will my child’s phone be locked away?
Current School District 189 policy is for a student’s phone to be turned off and put away in a backpack during the school day. The Yondr pouch does not change that policy, instead, it is a tool to help enforce it. Your child will put their phone in the Yondr pouch and keep it with them, in their backpack, throughout the instructional day. When the final bell rings, students will unlock the pouch to access their phones.
Will my student’s phone be safe?
Students are in possession of their phone - in their Yondr pouch - for the entire school day. We will advise students to store the pouch in their backpacks where it is completely safe. The pouch itself is made of a soft fabric padding that provides protection to the phone while stored.
What if there is a school emergency?
In case of a school emergency, we direct our students to safety first, following our school emergency preparedness protocol.
In the event of an emergency lockdown, school staff will direct students according to emergency preparedness protocol. Student cell phone use during this time has the potential to endanger the safety of the student using the phone and all students and staff within that classroom.
It is the advisement of National School Safety and Security Services that cell phone use during an emergency creates a less safe school emergency response. Specifically:
● Cell phone use during crisis management overloads telephone systems and renders them useless.
● Calls, texts, and other outside communications have the potential to alert a dangerous individual to the location of students and staff during a lockdown.
● Cell phone use accelerates the unintentional (and potentially intentional) spread of misinformation, rumors, and fear.
● Cell phone use, texting, and other outside communications by students during a crisis also have the potential to cause parents to flock to school at a time when school and public safety officials may need parents to be away from the school site due to evacuations, emergency response, and/or other tactical or safety reasons. This could actually delay or otherwise hinder timely and efficient parent-student reunification. It could also potentially put parents into a zone of harm.
Wear your college and career gear every 2nd and 4th Friday!
As an AVID school, WYSOE strives to expose students to the many colleges and careers the world has to offer. We encourage staff and students to wear their college and career gear every 2nd and 4th Friday!
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Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23rd through October 31st. Join us in our mission to help keep kids drug-free!
Wednesday- Be A Star! Wear your favorite outfit! Get your name on a Hollywood Star by pledging to be drug free.
Thursday- Marvel vs. DC Superheroes stay drug free! Dress as your favorite hero or wear a hero graphic t-shit.
Friday- Drugs are Despicable! Dress as a minion or wear yellow to promote positive choices.
Monday- Disney: Where Dreams Come True Wear fun shirts and socks with their favorite Disney characters.
Tuesday- Cartoons Keep It Clean Dress as your favorite cartoon character or wear a cartoon graphic tee.
Wednesday- The Grand Finale It's time to roll out the red carpet and pull out your fancy red carpet outfits! Dress to impress!
WYSOE's Homecoming '24 theme is "Arabian Nights." Please check out the list of events for Spirit Week!
Magic Carpet Monday- Kick off the week wearing rich purples, golds, and blues. Students may also wear traditional Arabian attire.
Treasure Tuesday- Eyes on the prize! Wear t-shirts and jeans adorned with bling!
Wishing Wednesday- Wear attire that represents a wish you have (Future careers).
Regal Thursday- Coronation Day: Wear your finest dress/suit inspired by Arabian Royalty.
Friday: Pride-Day- Paint the school yellow and black! Wear your Homecoming T-shirts.
We are excited to see you at our Sy24-25 Open House!
We are excited to see you at our Sy24-25 Open House!
NWEA Testing begins April 29th!
NWEA Testing for WYSOE students will begin April 29th promptly at 9:00am. We want your student to succeed so please make sure they have adequate rest, arrive on time, and have a healthy breakfast. If you have any questions about the process, please reach out to your student's teacher.
Testing Tips
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Be on time
- Listen closely to any instructions
- Read all passages and questions completely
- Answer all parts of the question
- Relax....You got this!
Please join us May 1st for Family Engagement Night!
Please join us May 1st from 3:30pm - 5:15pm for Family Engagement Night! Please come dressed in your grade level's color ready for an evening of family fun. Students who attend will receive two free dress down tickets!
Want to show off your flyest gear? Get ready for Dress Down Day, Friday, April 19th! The cost is $1.
$1 Dress Down Day Friday!
Want to show off your flyest gear? Get ready for Dress Down Day, Friday, April 19th. The cost is $1.
Students are required to wear school appropriate clothing if they are not in uniform. Clothing that is overly tight, revealing, contain inappropriate language or imagery is not acceptable for dress down days.
Proceeds from dress down days go towards student activities.
The Kindergarten Bridge Ceremony will be May 14, 2024. Please contact your students teacher for more information.
More details to come.
The Fourth Grade Bridge Ceremony will be May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm. Please contact your students teacher for more information.
More details to come.
Spring Pictures will take place April 22 & 23, 2024.
Spring Pictures will take place April 22 & 23, 2024. Your student will bring home an order form to purchase pictures. You can also visit www.mylifetouch.com to order. Only students purchasing a picture package are able to dress down on these days. Contact the office if you have any other questions.
Please be sure to celebrate WYSOE teachers by letting the know how much you appreciate them!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th - 10th. Please be sure to celebrate WYSOE teachers by letting the know how much you appreciate them!
Ways you can show your teacher(s) appreciation:
- Handwritten thank you notes
- Student-created Digital Books/ Slideshows
- Drawings
- School Supplies
- Gift Cards
- Flowers
- Candy
- Books
- Personalized Gifts
WYSOE's very first 8th Grade Class is going to high school!
WYSOE's very first 8th Grade Class is going to high school! Please check back for more details of the program.
We are now collection Chromebooks from all WYSOE students.
We are now collection Chromebooks from all WYSOE students. Please return the Chromebook along with the charger to your student's homeroom teacher by April 30th. If Chromebooks are not returned, students will not receive a Chromebook next year. Chromebooks will be disabled at the end of the school year.
The "Queen of His Heart" Mother-Son Dance will take place on May 8, 2024 from 5pm - 8pm in the gymnasium.
The "Queen of His Heart" Mother-Son Dance will take place on May 8, 2024 from 5pm - 8pm in the gymnasium. Please make sure that your son returns a signed permission slip by April 19, 2024. The cost of the dance is $5 per person. Please contact the office with any questions.
We will host our annual Sports Banquet on April 19th at 6pm in the gymnasium.
We will host our annual Sports Banquet on April 19th at 5pm in the gymnasium. The attire is casual and we are requesting 2 guests per athlete. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your athlete's coach.
WYSOE's 7th and 8th grade scholars will be showcasing colleges and universities during this year's College Expo.
WYSOE's 7th and 8th grade scholars will be showcasing colleges and universities during this year's College Expo in the gymnasium on Tuesday, April 9th from 8:30am - 9:30am. Please wear your college paraphernalia.
The SD189 Poet Warriors gives parents & guardians a way to express themselves through creative writing and performance. Experience isn’t necessary — all you need is the courage to try!
The SD189 Poet Warriors gives parents & guardians a way to express themselves through creative writing and performance. Experience isn’t necessary — all you need is the courage to try! Members vary in age. If your child is a student enrolled in School District 189, you are welcome to join us. Each participant will receive a
POET WARRIORS short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirt, while supplies last!
Next Meetings: Monday, April 8th & April 22nd
9:30—11:00 a.m. @ FACE Center Training Room
401 Katherine Dunham Place | East St. Louis, IL 62201
The P.B.I.S. Word of the Month is perseverance. Perseverance is the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
The P.B.I.S. Word of the Month is perseverance. Perseverance is the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
Examples of perseverance in a sentence
Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill.
Patience and perseverance go a long way in the world.
Patience may be a virtue, but perseverance is the key to success.
The road to the American dream was supposed to be built on perseverance and hardwork.
- PBISWOTM
On April 8, 2024, East St. Louis School District 189 will be in the path of near totality for the solar eclipse. You should have received a PARTICIPANT RELEASE, WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK form from your student to be signed and returned.
What is a total solar eclipse?
According to NASA, a total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. People located in the center of the Moon's shadow when it hits Earth will experience a total solar eclipse. Learn more about the different types of eclipses here.
On April 8, 2024, East St. Louis School District 189 will be in the path of near totality for the solar eclipse. You should have received a PARTICIPANT RELEASE, WAIVER, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK form from your student to be signed and returned. Please read this form in its entirety due to safety concerns. For more information on viewing the eclipse safely to prevent eye damage, please visit the NASA website at: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/.
Track season has started and the track team is looking for your support.
Track season has started and the track team is looking for your support. Please click the link below for the SY23-24 Track and Field schedule. If you have any questions about the schedule or practice days and times.
April 1-5 is National Assistant Principals Week! A huge thank you to Assistant Principals Katina Griffin and Lawrence Rainey for all the ways you show up for WYSOE students!! #APWeek24
April 1-5 is National Assistant Principals Week! A huge thank you to Assistant Principals Katina Griffin and Lawrence Rainey for all the ways you show up for WYSOE students!! #APWeek24
WYSOE 8th Grade student brings home First Place in the Jr. Beta Club Speech Competition at this year's Illinois State Beta Club Convention.
8th Grade Student brings home First Place!
WYSOE 8th Grade student brings home First Place in the Jr. Beta Club Speech Competition at this year's Illinois State Beta Club Convention. His speech "My Beta Future" provided a topic that was well-organized, well-presented, and maintained the attention of the audience.
Want to show off your flyest gear? Get ready for Dress Down Day, Friday, March 15th! The cost is $1.
$1 Dress Down Day Friday!
Want to show off your flyest gear? Get ready for Dress Down Day, Friday, March 15th! The cost is $1.
Students are required to wear school appropriate clothing if they are not in uniform. Clothing that is overly tight, revealing, contain inappropriate language or imagery is not acceptable for dress down days.
Proceeds from dress down days go towards student activities.
IAR Testing for 3rd - 8th grades will begin March 7th promptly at 8:30am. We want your student to succeed so please make sure they have adequate rest, arrive on time, and have a healthy breakfast.
IAR Testing Begins!
IAR Testing for 3rd - 8th grades will begin March 7th promptly at 8:30am. We want your student to succeed so please make sure they have adequate rest, arrive on time, and have a healthy breakfast. If you have any questions about the process, please reach out to your student's teacher.
Testing Tips
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before
- Eat a healthy breakfast
- Be on time
- Listen closely to any instructions
- Read all passages and questions completely
- Answer all parts of the question
- Relax....You got this!
- IAR Testing begins March 7th
School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success.
School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. Did you know social work began in U.S. schools over 110 years ago by visiting teachers? School social workers are professionals within the social work field that work with teachers, parents, and school administrators. They help students deal with mental health and behavioral challenges and provide academic and classroom support. They also help in developing education policies, work with crisis interventions, and identify and report child neglect and abuse. School social workers mainly work in primary and secondary schools. To support the work of social workers, many organizations offer scholarships to students on their performance, skills and behavior. This week we celebrate our social workers of Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence. We honor and recognize:
Mr. Tyler Zipfel
Ms. Chea Wyatt
Ms. Lynneshea Morrow
We are so grateful for their hard work, dedication and commitment to our students. When you see them, please show them appreciation with your cards, words of kindness and calls to let them know how much you appreciate them for being with us each day.
The P.B.I.S. Word of the Month is courage. Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain.
The P.B.I.S. Word of the Month is courage. Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain.
Examples of courage in a sentence
She called on all her courage to face the obstacle.
He fought his illness with great courage.
Take courage, you are not alone in your struggle.
Congratulations, Panthers' Boys Basketball Team on bringing home the 2024 IESA 7-1A Regionals Championship!
Congratulations, Panthers' Boys Basketball Team. Our young men were phenomenal this season. This team beat the odds and worked hard to win the 2024 IESA 7-1A Regionals Championship. When you see the team, please encourage them to seek greatness. It has been an amazing season. Thank you, Coach Robinson and Coach Lewis for believing in their talent and developing their skill set. We are so proud of you!
The P.B.I.S. Word of the Month is kindness. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate; a kind act.
The P.B.I.S. Word of the Month is kindness. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate; a kind act.
Examples of kindness in a sentence:
Michael shared his snack with her out of the kindness of his heart.
I appreciate the kindness you have shown me during this difficult time.
You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.