Uniform Policy for the 2024-2025 school year

At YES Prep, we continue to see the benefits of students wearing YES Prep uniforms and apparel, including a sense of school pride, improved safety and more convenience for families. For this reason, we will continue the standard uniform policy for the 2024-2025 school year. Students must wear a YES Prep-branded polo or spirit shirt five days a week, with the option to wear a school-chosen variation like a college shirt on Fridays. 

Students may choose between pants, skirts, or shorts of the following:   

• Khakis (any color)  
• Navy 
• Jeans (any color)  

Students should wear bottoms that allow them to comfortably participate in recess and PE. Students may not wear pajama pants or bottoms with holes. 

Shorts and skirts should be no shorter than mid-thigh.  

Bottoms may not have holes/tears below the knee/with leggings underneath.  

Students are not required to wear belts.  

Tennis shoes are recommended so students can safely participate in activities at recess and in PE.  

For safety purposes, all shoes must meet the following criteria:  

• Closed-toed  
• Must have backs (i.e. no slides)  
• Must have hard soles (i.e. no slippers)  
• Any color is permitted  
• No shoes with heels over .5 inches 
• Crocs are not allowed. 

Students may wear only YES Prep branded outerwear. Students may also have the option of purchasing the following from YES Prep or Athletic Departments to build school-pride and community: Students may choose from the following:  

• YES Prep crewneck (purchased through YES Prep) 
• YES Prep Hoodie (purchased through YES Prep) 
• YES Prep Quarter Zip Jacket (purchased through YES Prep) 
• Campus-issued grade level or spirit sweatshirts etc. (purchased through campus as applicable)  

As we receive more inventory, we will update families so that they can purchase. The expectation is that once inventory arrives, the goal is by the start of Quarter 2 - October 15th, all students must only wear YES Prep branded uniforms and outerwear. For uniform assistance, please reach out to our Student Support Counselor at janese.olonade@yesprep.org.

Pre- ADA Calls

Beginning Monday, October 7th, we will be rolling out our Pre-ADA calls. Daily, families will receive a phone call from a member of North Forest Elementary if your student is absent from homeroom by 7:45am. 

The goal of our daily calls is to be informed on why each student is absent from school, and to encourage student attendance in all instances that a student can be brought to school.

Please note, calls made are based on attendance captured by 7:45am. Students arriving after this time may still get a call. In this case, please identify your student is now present at school. 

Daily Attendance Matters!

Our ADA goal for the school year is 95% daily attendance. Currently our average is 94.1%! Please help us reach our goal this year by sending your student to school everyday!

If your student is not feeling well and you have to keep them home, please make sure you are sending an excuse note to nfeops@yesprep.org or bringing a copy to the front office within 48 hours after the student’s return to campus.

If your student will be absent, please notify the attendance office (713-924-5600) before 9:30am. 

Attendance Incentives:

We have officially kicked off our attendance incentives for the 24-25 SY!

Shout-out to Ms. Martinez for taking charge of the Attendance Incentive Cart! Let’s make sure to bring our students to school every day and on time so they can earn the chance to pick something special from the cart. Thanks, Ms. Martinez, for helping keep our students motivated!

Breakfast and Lunch Menu:

To stay updated with what your student is being offered for breakfast and lunch, please visit: Weekly Menu - YES Prep Public Schools

Join the Family Association!

Interested in learning more about your campus Family Association?! Learn more about family associations.

       YES Prep: Family Associations

 To stay informed about the Family Association join us on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/484KBEV

  Para mantenerse informado sobre la Asociación de Familias únete a nosotros en     WhatsApp:  https://bit.ly/484KBEV

Volunteer Background Check Process:

1. Complete Raptor Application & Read the Volunteer Policy: Guidelines - YES Prep Public Schools 
   • English: https://bit.ly/3pz3pfb
2. Application takes 2-10 days for processing and DCOs (Ops Team) have access to the Raptor report identifying who is approved to volunteer on campus.
3. This application is done every year and volunteers are alerted of application status through email.

1. Completar Solicitud en Raptor y leer poliza de voluntario Guidelines - YES Prep Public Schools 
   • Español: https://bit.ly/3D6fwDv
2. La solicitud tarda 2-10 días para procesar y para que la directora de operaciones y el equipo de operaciones tenga acceso al reporte de Raptor para identificar quienes han sido aprobados para ser voluntarios en la escuela.
3. La solicitud se hace cada año y se les notifica el estado de solicitud a través de correo electrónico a los voluntarios 

Hello Parents,

If you would like to buy a Hispanic Heritage Month shirt, please ask for Ms. Ruiz when you arrive at the front office. There are still some available!

 

ASPIRE Programming Announcement

Dear Parents, Friends, and Families,

Please be informed that the North Forest Elementary ASPIRE after-school program will not be running on November 5th, 2024. This is due to the scheduled voting day.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you,

Chadwick Scott

Coach Scott / Student Enrichment Coordinator

North Forest Elementary

November Calendar

Dear Families,

I hope this message finds you well. As the student counselor, my goal is to support our students in their academic, social, and emotional growth. I’m here to help with any concerns or challenges your child may face during their time at school.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or if there's anything I can do to support your child’s success. Together, we can create a positive and encouraging environment for their development.

Thank you for your partnership in helping our students thrive!

Best regards,

Mrs. O

janese.olonade@yesprep.org

 

Therapist: Gloria Spampinato

Behavioral Health Representative: Magdalena “Maggie” Castillo

To schedule an appointment with the Behavioral Health team, you may contact 713-814-3557.

We look forward to working with you and your kid(s).

Clinica de Legacy

Terapeuta: Gloria Spampinato

Representante de Salud del Comportamiento: Magdalena "Maggie" Castillo

Para programar una cita con el equipo de Salud del Comportamiento, puede comunicarse al 713-814-3557.

Esperamos trabajar con usted y su(s) hijo(s).

Legacy School-Based Health Care Direct Number 281-628-2083

• YES Prep Family Dashboard: https://www.yesprep.org/families/dashboards  

• Link to PDF: https://bit.ly/3sv4ipS