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Welcome...To the start of the 2016-2017 school year. Classes will begin for students in grades 1-12 on August 22. Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten

students and parents will have an orientation meeting on Monday, August 22. These students will receive a letter in the mail with an orientation time

prior to Friday, August 12. If you do not receive notice of your scheduled orientation time by August 12, contact the building secretary. Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten

students will be begin school on Tuesday, August 23. Preschool classes will begin Tuesday, August 23 or Wednesday, August 24 (depending on which class your child is registered for). If you have any questions, please contact the building secretary.

Elementary Schools Open House Thursday, August 18 – 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Activity Tickets can be purchased and Lunch Deposits can be made on this night. Please use separate checks for lunch deposits and activity tickets.

Middle School Orientation7th & 8th Grade – Monday, August 15 – YMS Gym – 6:00 pm6th Grade – Wednesday, August 17 – YMS Gym – 6:00 pm Activity Tickets can be purchased and Lunch Deposits can be made on this night. Please use separate checks for lunch deposits and activity tickets. All Student & Parents Open HouseMonday, August 22 – 6:00 - 7:00 pm

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Activity Tickets can be purchased and

Lunch Deposits can be made on these days. Separate checks for lunch deposits and

activity ticket please. High School 9th Grade Orientation –Tuesday, August 9 – 7:00 pm Activity Tickets can be purchased and Lunch Depositscan be made on this night. Please use separate checksfor lunch deposits and activity tickets. Student schedules will be distributed at Yankton High School during the following times:Grade 12: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 9:00am – 11:00amGrade 11: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 1:30pm – 3:30pmGrade 10: Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 9:00am – 11:00am

Dr. Wayne Kindle,Superintendent

As the Yankton School District enters its 141st year of existence, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our new staff, students, and community members. We are extremely proud of the continued success of our students.

As we prepare for the 2016-17 school year, I would encourage you to take the time to

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review the various elements contained within the YSD Newsletter. Here you will find a wealth of information regarding our schools, such as school supply lists, important telephone numbers, registration dates, and pertinent information regarding the school food service program and school activities.

The community of Yankton believes in a strong commitment to education, which is evident in the programs and opportunities available to our students. The Yankton School District has a reputation for excellence in Academics, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, and Extracurricular programming. Our focus on the whole child means students are educated to become successful, productive citizens who are critical thinkers and who exhibit strong character.

Students learn best when educators develop meaningful partnerships with parents and the community. We encourage and value your input as parents and patrons of the Yankton School District. We believe in working together for the benefit of our children, families, and community.

We are very proud of our students, community, and our outstanding school system. The education and safety of our students is very important. We will work very hard to make sure we provide an outstanding education and safe learning environment for our students, as well as staff.

Just as there are many new students enrolled this year, we welcome 10 new teachers and classified professional staff to the school district, and one new school board member. In July, Mr. Terry Crandall will replace board member Dr. Jim Fitzgerald. Dr. Fitzgerald served 6 years on the school board, and his leadership and insight will be missed. We wish to sincerely thank him for his service.

Please check out the Yankton School District Homepage at www.ysd.k12.sd.us. You are always welcome to contact me at any time to visit.

In closing, we sincerely hope that you will find the Yankton School District committed to developing the finest educational system in the state. We believe that with your support we will continue to grow and prosper.

Henry Ford stated, “Coming together is a beginning. Staying together is a process. Working together is a success.”

2016-2017 SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS

Administration Building 2410 West City Limits RoadDr. Wayne Kindle – Superintendent(605)665-3998 [email protected] Bietz – Business Manager(605)665-3980 ....................................... [email protected] Wagner – Director of Student Services(605)665-3999 [email protected]

Yankton High School 1801 Summit StreetDr. Jennifer Johnke – Principal(605)665-2073 ................................... [email protected] Beste – Assistant Principal(605)665-2209 [email protected] Mors – Assistant Principal/Activities Director(605)665-8369 ...................................... [email protected]

Yankton Middle School 2000 Mulberry StreetTodd Dvoracek – Principal(605)665-2419 .............................. [email protected] Olson – Assistant Principal(605)665-2419 .................................... [email protected]

Beadle Elementary School 1214 Mulberry StreetCarey Mitzel – Principal(605)665-2282 [email protected]

Lincoln Elementary School 815 Locust StreetPaul Struck – Principal(605)665-7392 ................................... [email protected]

Stewart Elementary School 208 West 21st StreetJerome Klimisch – Principal(605)665-5765 ................................ [email protected]

Webster Elementary School 317 E. 7th StreetMelanie Ryken – Principal(605)665-2484 [email protected]

High SchoolGrade 9-12 • 8:20 AM – 3:25 PMSeven 47-minute periods and one 29-minute Student Responsibility Period (SRP)/Homeroom (HR)

Middle SchoolGrade 6-8 • 8:25 AM – 3:25 PMSeven period days

Elementary School – Preschool 8:35 – 11:15 AM 12:35 – 3:15 PM JrK – Grade 5 • 8:35 AM – 3:25 PMSC

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NEW STAFF MEMBERS 2016-2017

Emily AntonenOrchestra

District Wide

Melissa RempferMusic Teacher Beadle School

Hannah DowningSpeech Language

Pathologist Stewart School

Justin Bochman4th Grade

Lincoln School

Madison HenselerSpeech Language

Pathologist Webster School

Kaiti PorterEnglish

Yankton High School

Ashlee Schlaefli Science

Yankton High School

Kelli KubalSpeech Language

Pathologist Stewart School

Samantha Bischoff3rd Grade

Lincoln School

Amy SchanderMath

Yankton High School

YANKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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Welcome to all the new and existing families to the 2016-2017 school year! We have four attendance centers within the town of Yankton. Beadle, Lincoln, Stewart and Webster Elementary Schools provide quality curriculum offerings with highly educated teachers. The schools are all Title 1 schools that have Reading Recovery for students in 1st Grade. There are special education programs to accommodate students with special needs and allow them to achieve their highest potential. Our elementary schools offer a variety of programs in addition to the core content curriculum, such as Girls on the Run, Coding Club and Orchestra/Band to name a few. Our teachers utilize a variety of technology lessons and devices on a regular basis, so our students have opportunities to interact with Smartboards, iPads, Chromebooks and computers. Each elementary school incorporates students as leaders as they have the opportunity to serve their friends and classmates in Student Council. We are looking forward to another amazing year at the Yankton Elementary Schools.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOURS

SCHOOL SECURITY SYSTEMAll exterior doors are locked during the school day. Any parents or visitors to the school will need to press the doorbell/camera button located at the Main Entrance of the building in order to gain access to the school. The office staff can verify a person’s identity before allowing entrance to the building. All visitors must check into the office first.

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Start Time Tardy Bell End TimeBeadle School 8:35 am 8:40 am 3:20 pm Bus/Walkers 3:25 pm Riders Lincoln School 8:30 am 8:35 am 3:15 pm Bus/Walkers 3:20 Riders

Stewart School 8:35 am 8:40 am 3:20 pm Bus/Walkers 3:25 pm Riders Webster School 8:35 am 8:40 am 3:20 pm Bus/Walkers 3:25 pm Riders

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Carey Mitzel, Beadle Elementary Principal

Melanie Ryken, Webster Elementary Principal

Paul Struck, Lincoln Elementary Principal

Jerome Klimisch, Stewart Elementary Principal

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REGISTRATIONParents of elementary students new to the Yankton School District should call the YSD Administration Building as soon as possible receive your school placement assignment and instructions for registering. The office is open from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm starting on August 1. Call 665-3398 and ask for Kelley.

HAVE YOU HAD A CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF PHONE NUMBER?Please notify the office of your child’s school to update mailing lists and Connect 5 notifications.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIESBand (5th Grade) Junior Achievement Student CouncilD.A.R.E.

Orchestra (5th Grade) Writers’ Round Table

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Webster Preschool 3-year-olds1 box of wet wipes1 box of Crayola crayons (24 ct.)2 large Elmer’s glue sticks1 bottle of Elmer’s white glue (4 oz.)1 pkg. of 4 oz. coffee filters 4-year-olds 1 box of wet wipes1 box of Crayola crayons (24 ct.)2 large Elmer’s glue sticks1 large box of tissuesWatercolors (Prang or Crayola)

Jr. Kindergarten 1 box of Crayola classic markers2 packages of wet wipes2 large boxes of tissues2 bottles of Elmer’s white glue (4 oz.)4 large Elmer’s glue sticks4 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 ct.)Watercolors (Prang or Crayola)

Kindergarten1 box of Crayola classic markers2 packages of wet wipes1 large box of tissues2 bottles of Elmer’s white glue (4 oz.)4 large Elmer’s glue sticks2 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 ct.)Watercolors (Prang or Crayola)

Grade 11 box of Crayola crayons (24 ct.)Watercolors (Prang or Crayola)2 Black Sharpies (Fine Point)1 pair of Fiskar’s scissors1 bottle of Elmer’s white glue (4 oz.)1 package of wet wipes12 pencils (#2 lead)1 large box of tissues2 erasers

Grade 2–51 box of Crayola classic markers1 box of colored pencils2 Black Sharpies (Fine Point)12 pencils (#2 lead)1 box of Crayola crayons - 24 ct.or more1 bottle of Elmer’s white glue (4 oz)12” ruler (metric and English)Watercolors (Prang or Crayola)2 erasers1 pair of Fiskar’s pointed scissors1 large box of tissues3 spiral bound notebooks (wide-lined)

Grades 4 & 5: (along with supplies from 2-5 grade list)1 pkg. of loose leaf, wide lined notebook paper1 red pen and 1 blue or black pen

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YANKTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

The staff of YMS welcomes you to the 2016-2017 school year. We pride ourselves on having respect for others and ourselves. This respect enables students to enjoy school, become leaders, make friendships, learn new skills, work as a team, appreciate the differences and similarities of others, and participate in the life of our school. Our school is committed to providing a safe and drug free environment, where expectations are clear and consistent. Our students, staff, parents, and administration do not accept violence as the norm for student behavior. We are committed to providing a safe/orderly environment for students and staff in which the most effective teaching and learning can occur. Students will be expected to conform to reasonable expectations for all educational situations.

We at Yankton Middle School believe it’s important for all students to be aware of their responsibilities as a member of the school.

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Todd Dvoracek, Principal

Heather Olson, Assistant Principal

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Grade 6-88:25 am – 3:25 pm

7 period days

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Band

Basketball

Chess Club

Chorus

Computer Club

Cross Country

Football

Geography Bee

Gymnastics

Knowledge Master

Math Counts

Newspaper

Oral Interpretation

Orchestra

PTA Reflections

Science Olympiad

Spanish Club

Student Council

Track

Volleyball

Wrestling

Yearbook


REGISTRATION, ORIENTATION, AND OPEN HOUSE Students new to the Yankton School District should notify the Middle School as soon as possible. The office is open from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm starting on August 1. The Middle School phone number is 665-2419.

7th & 8th Grade Orientation Monday, August 15 at 6:00 pm in the YMS Gym

6th Grade Orientation Wednesday, August 17 at 6:00 pm in the YMS Gym

All students and parents Open House Monday, August 22 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Activity tickets and lunch deposits can be made during orientation. Please use separate checks for activity tickets and lunch deposits

YMS SCHOOL PICTURES ARE AUGUST 23

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Grade 62 large boxes of tissues#2 pencils2 erasers3 red, blue & black pensColored pencils 3 spiral notebooksOne – 3 subject spiral notebook (Mrs. Garvey’s science)4 pocket folders (different colors)Loose-leaf paperOne - 1” 3-ring binder (no zippers), loose-leaf paper and dividers (ELA)Two - extra-large book covers (math & social studies)Pencil BagP.E. gym shorts/shirtScientific calculator for use at home and study hall (less than $15)Headphones/ear buds - to stay at school (less than $15)

Grade 7One–2” 3-ring binder, loose-leaf paper and dividers that have pockets Three 1-subject spiral notebooksOne 5-subject notebook6 pocket folders3”x5” index cards, pkg. of 100Colored pencilsBlack felt tip penRed PenPencils and black or blue pens3 Highlighters (different colors)ScissorsScientific calculator for use at home and study hall (less than $15)2 large boxes of tissuesGlue stick2 dry erase markers

Grade 8Five 1-subject spiral notebooksOne 5-subject notebookOne Composition Notebook (pages sewn in; not clean-tear)Six 2-pocket foldersTwo 3-ring binders & loose-leaf paperScientific calculator for use at home and study hall (less than $15)Colored pencilsBlack felt tip pens (fine point)Two red pensPencils and black or blue pensRuler (metric and English)2 large boxes of tissues3”x5” lined note cards2 Highlighters

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YANKTON HIGH SCHOOL

It is hard to believe that the 2016-2017 school year is upon us! On behalf of the entire Yankton High School staff, I want to extend you and your student a warm welcome. We are excited to start a new school year!

Your Yankton High School student will find numerous opportunities to excel through fine arts and academics. This includes Advance Placement and dual credit courses, Career and Technical Education courses and internships, and numerous extra-curricular activities and clubs. All of these opportunities will provide your student with skills they will carry with them into their adult life.

At Yankton High School, we have high expectations for all students. Your student’s success is positively impacted by regular attendance. Regular and consistent attendance at school is extremely important in ensuring

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Dr. Jennifer Johnke, Principal

Tony Beste, Assistant Principal

your child’s success in school. Additionally, studies show that regular attendance in school is also a predictor of your child’s success in their future career by promoting good habits that are recognized by employers.

We also have high expectations regarding behavior and choices. We are dedicated to providing all students a safe, and drug- and alcohol-free environment. At Yankton High School, these high expectations are reinforced with Prevention Specialist, Tiffany Kashus and School Resource Officer, Dan Thompson.

Please join me and the staff at Yankton High School in helping your student succeed during their high school career. I look forward to working with you and your student as we embark on this new school year!

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS Yankton High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as dual credit courses through Mount Marty College (MMC) and Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI). Those courses include:

AP Calculus for dual credit through MMCAP Biology for dual credit through MMCAP United States History for dual credit through MMCAP United States Government and Politics for dual credit through MMCAP English Literature and Composition for dual credit through MMCAP Chemistry for dual credit through MMCAP Spanish for dual credit through MMCAP Music Theory for dual credit through MMCCollege Algebra for dual credit through MMCComputer-Aided Drafting for dual credit through MTIAnatomy and Physiology for dual credit through MTIComputer Systems: Technologies for dual credit through MTIWelding for dual credit through MTI


REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATIONSParents of students new to the Yankton School District should notify the Yankton High School as soon as possible. The office is open from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm starting on August 1. The High School phone number is 665-2073.

9th Grade Orientation – Tuesday, August 9 – 7:00 pmSchedule Pick UpGrade 12 – Wednesday, August 10 – 9:00 – 11:00Grade 11 – Wednesday, August 10 – 1:30 – 3:30 Grade 10 – Thursday, August 11 – 9:00 – 11:00

Activity tickets and lunch deposits can be made during orientation. Please use separate checks for activity tickets and lunch deposits.

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Grade 9-12Spiral notebook-single subject, one per classPens and #2 pencilsRed pen or pencilBox of tissues to homeroom teacher3-ring binder with paper

Grade 9-12 English3 NotebooksSingle subject notebook for journalingLoose-leaf paperInk pens, black and blue, 1 red penFolders for papers3”x5” or 4”x6” note cardsPencils

Grade 9-12 MathOne 2-pocket folder*TI-84 Silver Plus C Silver Edition graphing calculator (*recommended but not required)Pencils

Grade 9-12 Geometry 12” ruler (metric and English)ProtractorCompassPencils

Grade 9-12 Science 2 pocket folders for papersColored pencilsPencilsScientific calculator recommended

Grade 10-12 Social StudiesColored pencilsFolder for papersNotebooksNote cards Spanish 11” 3-ring binderColored pencilsSmall Spanish/English Dictionary Folder

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIESNational Honor SocietyPioneer ClubStudent CouncilY ClubHOSA

AthleticsBasketballCheerleading Cross CountryDanceFootballGolfGymnasticsSoccer TennisTrack VolleyballWrestling DramaFall PlayOne-Act PlaySpring Play/Musical

ForensicsDebateOral Interpretation

Musical – InstrumentalConcert BandJazz BandMarching Band/Color GuardOrchestraPep BandSymphonic Band

Music – VocalA Capella ChoirConcert & Girls ChoirsShow/Jazz Choir

PublicationsThe Arickara (yearbook)The Cellar Door (literary mag.) The Woksape (newspaper)

Ryan Mors, Activities Director & Assistant HS Principal

Activities Director, Ryan Mors is responsible for the coordination of school and extracurricular activities for the Yankton School District. Mr. Mors is also an Assistant Principal at Yankton High School.

ACTIVITY TICKETS AND PASSES Activity tickets will be available to all Yankton School District students and

adults. Activity tickets admit patrons to all home athletic (except SDHSAA Post-Season Events) and Fine Arts events. Ticket and activity ticket prices for the 2016-2017 school year are as follows: Student (K-12) $3.00Adult and College Students $5.00Senior (65 or older) $3.00Senior Lifetime Pass (65 or older) FreeSeason Activity Pass (K-12) $20.00Season Activity Pass (Single Adult) $50.00 Season Activity Pass (Adult Couple) $75.00 All passes are unlimited annual use for regular season athletic & Fine Arts events. Student activity tickets may be purchased at your child’s school office. Adult Activity tickets may be purchased at the Yankton School District Administration Building, Yankton High School Office and Rexall Drug. A $5.00 replacement fee will be charged for a lost or destroyed Annual Activity Pass. An annual student activity pass can be purchased for a reduced price of $15.00 after January 1.

Senior citizens 65 years of age or older, who are residents of the Yankton School District will be able to obtain a Lifetime Pass that allows for free admission into all Yankton School District Regular Season Activities (SDHSAA Post-Season Events are NOT included). The Lifetime Pass can only be obtained at the Yankton School District Administration Building where the age and residence of the individual will be verified with an I.D. (such as a driver’s license).

A $5.00 replacement fee will be charged for a lost or destroyed Lifetime Pass.

ATHLETIC PHYSICALS Anyone participating in athletics during the 2016-2017 school year must meet the following criteria before they may begin practice: 1. If a student will be in Grades 8, 9, 11 or 12 and participated in athletics in the 2015-2016 school year, they must fill out and return the Interim Pre-Participation History form to the Middle School Principal’s Office or the High School Activities Director’s Office. No one will be allowed to participate until this is on file. Forms are available at the Middle School Principal’s Office or the Yankton High School Activities Office. 2. If the athlete will be in Grades 7 or 10, or has never participated in athletics in the Yankton School District but plan to participate in the 2016-2017 school year, they must: a. Fill out an Initial Pre-Participation form; and b. Have a physical taken at a licensed health care provider of your

choice and have them fill out the physical part of the form. This must be done before any participation begins. Forms are available at the Yankton High School Activities Office or for Middle School students, at the YMS Principal’s Office. Call the Activities Office at 665-8369 with any questions.

BOOSTER CLUB FALL SPORTS KICKOFF – YHS COMMONSMonday, August 22, 2016 Food Served at 5:30 PM. Coaches Program at 6:15 PM.

SPORTS & FINE ARTS COACHESYHS Football Arlin Likness, Dan Mitchell, Brady Muth, Justin Olson, Randy Gross, Brooks Schild, Sam Matzke, Jason SaveyYMS Football Ryan Hage, Chris Haynes, Grant Rolfes, Dan Slowey YHS Volleyball Tiffany Beste, Chris Hovden, Amy Long, Leasa Woodward YMS Volleyball Samantha Bischoff, Cody Lukkes, Kim Olson, Jamie TrampBoys & Girls Golf Brett SimeBoys Tennis Ryan HageGirls Tennis Rhonda HoferYHS Cross Country Luke Youmans, Lisa RolfesYMS Cross Country Doug Haar YHS Gymnastics Justin Olson, Amy Schander, Cody Lukkes YMS Gymnastics Kaitlin Porter YHS Boys Basketball Chris Haynes, Arlin Likness, Grant Rolfes, Jason SaveyYMS Boys Basketball Randy Gross, Doug Haar, Chris Hovden, Mike Mikkelsen, Brady Muth, Brett Sime YHS Girls Basketball Trey Krier, Robb McClemans, Amy LongYMS Girls Basketball Sam Matzke, Jill Muth, Doug Pesicka, Leasa Woodward, Lisa Card & Trey KrierYHS Wrestling Riley Smith, Tyler Schuring & TBDYMS Wrestling Peter Deming, Murray McGlone YHS Track Luke Youmans, Chris Haynes, Deb Lillie, Cody Lukkes, Brady Muth, Heidi Savey, Brooks Schild, Justin OlsonYMS Track Doug Haar, Nikki Heinz, Chris Hovden, Mike Mikkelsen, Doug Pesicka, Jamie TrampBoys Soccer Warren Brenner, Riley SmithGirls Soccer Tyler Schuring, Deb LillieCompetitive Cheer Kerry EvansCompetitive Dance Anne KinsleySideline Cheer Jacki EllisBand Todd Carr, Gwen WenischYHS Chorus Angela Larson Color Guard Georgia PowellOrchestra Director Emily AntonenDrama Keith Goeden, Pam Kallis, Pat Kortan, Amy Miner, Julie AmsberryDebate Leo Kallis, Chelsea Brooks YHS Oral Interpretation Leo Kallis, Cassi PietzYMS Oral Interpretation Emily Harriman, Stephanie BurgesonYHS Yearbook Jill MikkelsenYMS Yearbook/Newspaper Michelle Andrews YHS Newspaper Jill Mikkelsen, Pat KortanYHS Student Council Advisor Becky Tasa

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STUDENT SERVICESKathy Wagner, Director of Student Services

Yankton School District seeks to provide quality special education programming for children, 3 through age 21, as determined by the IEP team of each individual student. Our mission is to provide a full range of programming and placement options, including early intervention and transition services required to ensure that all individuals with disabilities are able to achieve maximum independence upon exiting from school.

TITLE I READING Title I reading is provided to students in grades one and two. This program is earmarked to help provide an accelerated, high quality curriculum for children at risk of not meeting the State’s and District’s challenging academic achievement standards. Students receiving Title I services for reading are provided supplemental instruction beyond the general classroom activities. Reading Recovery© is the core component of the first grade Title I reading services. The parent involvement meetings for 2016-2017 will be scheduled during the first quarter to review funding, student selection, service options, and policies.

TITLE I DISTRICT LEVEL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICY 1. The Yankton School District places high value on parent/guardian and community involvement. Each school shall involve stakeholders in decision making at the building level. Such involvement is a critical component of a successful school and a cornerstone of student success. 2. Schools will encourage parent/guardian and community involvement in a variety of formats, such as PTA, PTO, site councils, school/business partnerships, accreditation teams, advisory committee assignments, and volunteering. In addition, each building in the District is required to involve parents/guardians in developing the School Improvement Plan. a. The Yankton School District will involve parents in the joint development and review of the district wide parental involvement plan by: b. Meeting with the District Title I Consolidated Grant Application Committee in the Spring of each year. The Director of Student Services will conduct these meetings. 3. The Yankton School District will involve parents in the process of school review and improvement by: a. Including parent representatives in developing the District Improvement Plan. b. Requiring that each school include parent representatives when developing their School Improvement Plan. 4. The Yankton School District will build the schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement by: a. Providing a Federal Programs Coordinator to remain current on Title I rules and regulations to advise and support Title I schools and inform the Title I principals monthly. b. Allocating a minimum of .95% of the required District 1% set aside for Parent Involvement among the Title I schools to support parental involvement activities. Each Title I school will involve parents in deciding how their parent involvement funds will be spent. c. Providing staff time for parent teacher conferences in the fall and spring. d. Supporting ongoing communication by: i. Televising School Board Meetings by accessing through the District’s website. ii. Providing comprehensive information through the District’s website, www.ysd.k12.sd.us. This information includes all District policies, agendas, and minutes of School Board meetings, data profiles, and performance reports for all schools, and breaking news stories.

iii. Providing an opportunity for parents/guardians and community members to receive and respond to news and announcements through the District’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/yanktonschooldistrict and Twitter account, @ysd633. iv. Providing timely updates and messages to parents, in their primary language whenever possible, through Connect 5. v. Providing, upon request, printed copies of the District Data Profile, the District Budget, specific District policies, and the District and individual school NCLB report cards with summaries. vi. Utilizing Survey Monkey to facilitate gathering information from parents through online surveys. vii. Encouraging use of the South Dakota Parent Information and Resource Center. (www.sdpirc.org) 5. The Yankton School District will coordinate and integrate parental involvement strategies in Title I with parental involvement strategies under Head Start, Private Preschools, District Preschool, parents and teachers by: a. Holding a Transition to Kindergarten committee meeting each year to review reports and plans for parental involvement to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for strengthening involvement. 6. The Yankton School District will conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of this parental involvement plan. The evaluation will include identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in parental involvement activities, especially barriers to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background. The evaluation will also examine how the District’s 1% set aside for Parent Involvement is spent and revise if necessary. This evaluation will be conducted at the spring meeting with the Director of Student Services and Consolidated Grant Application Committee. 7. The Yankton School District will involve parents in the activities of the school served under the Title I program by: a. Conduct a Title I parent night for parents or potential parents of Title I participants. b. Schedule parent-teacher conferences at the end of the first and second nine weeks reporting periods, with the parents of each participating child to discuss the child’s progress, placement, and methods that parents can use to complement the child’s instruction. c. Arrange for Title I personnel to be readily accessible to parents upon parent request. d. Permit parents of participating children to observe Title I activities with reasonable frequency.

Discretionary Parental Involvement Policy Components1. Parents are most interested in opportunities for more involvement in the specific schools their children attend. Each school year, Title I schools will provide a minimum of two of the following parent involvement strategies that have proven effective in strengthening the school parent partnership: a. Inviting parents to observe Title I lessons at various times of the year. b. Building relationships between teachers and parents through frequent communication (website, notes, email and phone calls). c. Using Connect 5 to communicate time sensitive information through the parent’s preferred medium (telephone, text message, or email) and in the parent’s primary language whenever possible. d. Providing an opportunity for incoming junior kindergartners, kindergartners and their parents to visit a spring open house. e. Taking time at music concerts or other family activities to share ideas about how parents can support their student’s academic achievement at home. f. Providing a monthly update to parents about school activities through building newsletters. g. Encouraging classroom teachers to send a newsletter home to parents summarizing what students have been learning and sharing links to websites that families can explore with their children.

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LUNCH PROGRAM

WELCOME BACK!We look forward to the 2016-2017 school year. We encourage parents to join us for breakfast or lunch anytime during the school year. Feedback from students and parents is an important component of our program. If you have questions, comments or concerns, please call the Yankton School District School Nutrition Director, Sandi Kramer at 665-8379.

SCHOOL BREAKFASTBreakfast will be available at the Beadle, Lincoln, Stewart, Webster, Middle School and High School each day. Breakfast serving time at each elementary school and Middle School is 7:45 am – 8:25 am. The High School serving time is 7:30 am – 10:00 am. The breakfast menu can be found at www.ysd.k12.sd.us

Please encourage your student to eat breakfast, either at home or school. Numerous studies have shown the importance of eating a healthy breakfast as proper nutrition in the morning allows young minds to concentrate on learning!

SCHOOL LUNCHNutritional meals are a crucial component to a student’s ability to learn. School meals contain a variety of foods and offer students exposure to new foods. Nourished students will generally have better attendance, be more attentive and have more energy to cope with school-day activities.

We invite parents at the elementary schools to come eat lunch with students. The lunch menu can be found at www.ysd.k12.sd.us. Please contact the school office before 9:00 am if you would like to join your child(ren) for lunch. Lunch serving times are as follows: Beadle Elementary 11:15 am – 12:35 pm Lincoln Elementary 11:15 am – 12:35 pm Stewart Elementary 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Webster Elementary 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Yankton Middle School 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Yankton High School 11:15 am – 12:45 pm

STUDENT ACCOUNTS Each building participates in a computerized accounting system. This is a computerized system that is installed in the lunch line that eliminates the need for students to carry lunch tickets. Students are assigned a student ID number for them to punch in during lunch time. Deposits may be made at any time. There is also a program called My School Bucks that is available for parents to check on students accounts or set up reminders to make a deposit to the account. If a parent wishes to make a deposit there is a $2.00 transaction fee for each transaction. For information regarding My School Bucks program, contact the Child Nutrition Supervisor at 665-8379 or visit the Food Service section at www.ysd.k12.sd.us. The first lunch deposit of the year should be made to the building secretary prior to the opening of school to facilitate a smooth opening day.

FREE OR REDUCED MEAL ACCOUNTSFree or reduced meal applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. If your student(s) were eligible for free or reduced price meals at the end of the 2015-2016 school year, you will be granted a grace period to re-apply until October 1, 2016. Households must re-apply each year for meal benefits. If a qualifying application is not received on or before the end of the grace period, the student’s meal account will be changed to paid status. If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact Pam McBride at the Business Office at 665-3980. Applications are available in all school offices or may be downloaded from the school website at www.ysd.k12.sd.us. Parents will also have the option of applying online at http://yanktonschooldistrict63-3.heartlandapps.com.

Breakfast Paid Reduced Free Students $1.30 $.30 _ Adults $.180 _ _ Lunch Elementary $2.20 $.40 _ Middle School $2.40 $.40 _ High School $2.50 $.40 _ Adults/Guests $3.25 _ _

Extra Milk (all flavors) $.40 $.40 $.40

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CALENDAR

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Date and EventSu M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa August

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 16 - General Meetings (Tue)3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 - Teacher In-Service(Wed)

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 - Teacher Workday (Thu)17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 - First Day of School (Mon)24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 September 31 5 - Labor Day (Mon)

October 20 - End of First Quarter (Thu)

Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa 21 - Teacher In-Service (Fri)1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 November

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - Veteran's Day Observed (Fri)9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 - Conference Compensation Day (Wed)

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24-25 - Thanksgiving Vacation (Thu & Fri)23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 30 31 22 - End of Second Quarter (Thu)

2:00 PM Early Dismissal 23 - Jan. 2 - Christmas Vacation

Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa January 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 2 - Teacher In-Service (Mon)8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 - School Resumes (Tue)

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 27 - Teacher In-Service (Fri)22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 February 29 30 31 26 27 28 26 27 28 29 30 31 20 - President's Day (Mon)

March9 - End of Third Quarter (Thu)

[42] 10 - Teacher In-Service (Fri)Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa April

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 13 - Conference Compensation Day (Thu)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14-17 - Easter Vacation (Fri-Mon)9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 May

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 - Last day of School [Tentative] (Tues)23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 17 - Baccalaureate - sponsored by the30 Yankton Ministerial Association (Wed)

17 & 19 - Teacher Workdays (Wed & Fri)Approved 2/9/2015 18 - Teacher In-Service day (Thu)

21 - Graduation (Sun)

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April 2017 May 2017 June 2017

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July 2016 August 2016 September 2016

October 2016 November 2016

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

YMS: October 24 & 25; March 13 & 14 (4:00 - 8:00 pm) YHS: October 25 & 28; March 20 & 21 (4:00 - 8:00 pm)

Elementary: November 7 & November 14; January 12 & 19 (4:00 - 8:00 pm)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Non-Discrimination The Yankton School District #63-3 does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District’s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, or the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is directed to contact Kathleen Wagner, Director of Student Services, 2410 West City Limits Road, Yankton, SD 57078, telephone number: (605) 665-3999, who has been designated by the Yankton School District School Board to coordinate the District’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing these sections, or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Ste 320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, telephone number: (816) 268-0550; TDD number: (800) 877-8339; E-mail: [email protected]; or fax number: (816) 286-0599.

Location of RecordsYankton School District #63-3 makes the following documents available to the public: 1. Special Education Comprehensive Plan 2. Application for federal funding 3. Special Education monitoring reports 4. Any application evaluation program plan or report relating to federal programs, including auditor reports, statements of assurances, budget and grant material. Documents are available for inspection at YSD Administration Building each working school day per week between the hours of 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 pm, 2410 West City Limits Road, Yankton, South Dakota.

Education for All Children with DisabilitiesYankton School District 63-3 provides free, appropriate education for all children with disabilities from birth to age 21. Any eligible child residing within the jurisdiction of the district, including those enrolled in any public or private agency or school shall be referred to: Beadle School Principal ...............665-2282 Middle School Principal ...............665-2419Lincoln School Principal ...............665-7392 Yankton High School Principal ......665-2073Stewart School Principal ..............665-5765 Director of Student Services ........665-3999Webster School Principal .............665-2484

INCLEMENT WEATHERAll decisions regarding school closing or early dismissal will be based upon the personal safety of students and employees. The superintendent or designee shall be responsible for school closings, late starts, or early dismissals.All inclement weather announcements concerning school closings, late starts, or early dismissals are immediately posted on the school district website: www.ysd.k12.sd.us, sent as a message through the Connect 5 Messaging System, and on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/yanktonschooldistrict. The announcements will also be made through the following media:KYNT 1450 AMKVHT 106.3 FMWNAX 570 AMKELO-TVEvery effort will be made to announce school closings by 6:00 a.m.

Bus Transportation The district operates 11 regular school bus routes, and 3 special education bus routes. School bus transportation is provided to students who live outside the Yankton city limits on a home-to-school basis. We also have pick up points in Gayville and Tabor. Parents of students who require bus service should make arrangements by calling 665-3980. For special education students, bus transportation is provided on an identified need basis. Call 665-3980 for arrangements.

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GOLDEN LIFETIME ACTIVITY PASSSenior citizens 65 years of age or older, who are residents of the Yankton School District will be able to obtain a Lifetime Pass that allows for free admission into all Yankton School District Regular Season Activities (SDHSAA Post-Season Events are NOT included). The Lifetime Pass can only be obtained at the Yankton School District Administration Building where the age and residence of the individual will be verified with an I.D. (such as a driver’s license).

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YANKTON SCHOOL BOARD

YANKTON SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSL-R Frani Kieffer, Vice President, Sarah Carda, President, Matt Pietz, Kathy Greeneway, Terry Crandall

PARTNERSHIP 1. Education is a partnership among the community, parents, students and school personnel; high standards are essential for this partnership to be successful.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT 2. The school system provides a safe educational environment, which encourages physical, emotional, and academic growth in a culturally diverse society.

ATMOSPHERE POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE 3. Learning is enhanced by a positive and supportive atmosphere, which encourages creativity, builds self-esteem, and recognizes students’ success.

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT FOCUS 4. Learning requires recognition of each student’s instructional style and the use of effective methods, which make learning interesting and individualized.

VALUES INTEGRATION 5. Ethical values, including an appreciation of diversity, integrity, compassion, courage, commitment, and responsibility, are integral to the learning process.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY 6. With proper guidance, students are capable of making informed choices and are responsible for their actions.

LIFELONG LEARNING 7. Education must support life-long learning by teaching students to access and apply information for success in a global society.

Belief Statement

Mission StatementThe Mission Statement of the Yankton School District is to optimize student potential for success in a global society.

Yankton School District

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