Spring is officially in the air! As we enter the home stretch of the school year, the energy at Shedeck remains high. This is a season of "final pushes," where we take everything we've learned since August and apply it with confidence.

This month is particularly significant for our 3rd grade students as they embark on state testing. While these assessments measure academic progress, they also offer a unique opportunity to practice our character focus for April: courage.

We often think of courage as a grand gesture, but at school, courage looks like: tackling a difficult word problem even when you're unsure of the answer, staying focused and calm when faced with a new challenge, taking a deep breath and doing your best, regardless of the 'score.'

To our 3rd graders: You have worked hard all year, and you are ready. Have the courage to show the world what you know!

We've reached the final stretch!
While 3rd grade is in the spotlight during state testing this month, students across all grade levels are entering a vital period of the school year. We are officially in the "last stretch" before the final month of school. Now is the time to:

Maintain Momentum: Keep up with nightly reading and consistent attendance.
Stay Curious: Use these final units of study to ask big questions and finish strong.
Support One Another: A courageous community lifts each other up during busy seasons.

Our goal isn't just to produce great test-takers, but to foster resilient, brave, and kind humans who aren't afraid to try.

Thank you for your unwavering support at home. Whether you're encouraging your child through a tough homework assignment or cheering them on for their bravery, you are an essential part of our team.
Let's make this April a month of growth and grit!

We were so happy to see such a great turnout for Donuts with Grownups! We hope everyone enjoyed what has turned out to be our biggest community event every year. A special thank you to the Yukon Fire Dept and YPD officers for showing up to spend time with students whose family members could not make it.

LAST CHANCE to purchase a Yearbook! Limited quantity available, $20 until sold out!

At this month's meeting we will plan:

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up next month (May 4-8). Check out our staff favorites lists for ideas on how to spoil our teachers and staff!

Our graduating seniors would love your support - purchase a ticket and come enjoy an all-you-can-eat baked potato bar Saturday April 11th at Yukon Masonic Lodge.

All proceeds go directly to giving seniors a safe, unforgettable graduation night.

Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and a passion for reading. Here are a few tips for parents to help their young readers.

Read together every day. You can read the morning news at breakfast, share a story after supper, or cuddle up for a book at bedtime. A daily reading routine is something everyone can look forward to.

Talk and build vocabulary. Interesting conversations build vocabulary, language skills, and knowledge about the world. Talk is a child's best source of exposure to new words and ideas.

Model reading. Kids want to do what the grownups do. Make sure your kids get to see you reading and hear you talk about it.

Point out print. Read and talk about the words you see in the world around you. There's lots to read--signs, cereal boxes, instruction manuals, bus schedules, news, maps, and menus.