We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow night! #bethesunshine
So very excited to welcome Cass Canfield and the ECSE team to Young.
https://youtube.com/shorts/NxAYE1IWQsA?feature=share
Cass has been in education for 5 years.
She enjoys being around kids and feels the more impact she can make in their lives, the better. Cass says she is excited to be at Young Elementary so that she can learn from some great educators. Cass enjoys being outside, anything active, basketball, and being with friends and family.
Jinger Bruneau, soon to be Jinger O'Malley, has been working in the school system as either a substitute or a Paraprofessional for 7 yrs. Jinger has 2 children, Benjamin 24, Breanna 22, and a dog named Brisket. She is soon to be the wife of Lorn O'Malley and gaining 2 bonus daughters Brianna 23 and Hannah 19. Jinger loves gardening, kayaking, reading, and cruising.
Also, on the ECSE team are Maria Webster and Misty Horton. We are thankful for these 4 ladies and all of their hard work.
#bethesunshine
Young is excited to welcome Kelly Jacobsen, Meagan Walter, and Scotlan Meador to the Young Family!
https://youtube.com/shorts/fPxWN0yCpSU?feature=share
Ms. Jacobsen has been in the education field for 18+ years. Throughout these years, she has subbed, worked as a para in resource, PASS teacher, and life skills.
Ms. Jacobsen loves the outdoors, gardening, camping, and traveling.
Ms. Walter has 2 years in education.
She has been married for almost 12 years and has a daughter named Katherine who is 7 and a dog named Holly. Ms. Walter loves crafting, sewing, quilting, and golfing.
This is Ms. Meador's first year in education and she is excited to return to Young, where she actually attended elementary school!
#bethesunshine
Help us give a big Young Elementary Welcome to Allison Rousey!
https://youtube.com/shorts/loirWdfZX_U?feature=share
Allison will also be teaching 3rd-grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies!
This will be her 17th year teaching.
Allison is excited to be joining Young Elementary and looks forward to an exciting year with fabulous people!! #bethesunshine
We are so excited that Kyra Shill has joined the Young family!
https://youtube.com/shorts/LuS9_xO5Z84?feature=share
Kyra will be teaching 3rd-grade Reading, Writing, and Social Studies!
It is her first year to teach and she is thrilled to be in Decatur!
#bethesunshine
Help us welcome Kaylee Baxter to the Young Family!
https://youtube.com/shorts/3rufojaPWaI?feature=share
This will be Kaylee's 4th year in education and her 3rd year in 5th grade.
When Kaylee isn't teaching she loves traveling with her husband, antique shopping, and reading any book she can get her hands on. Kaylee is so excited about the school year and the opportunity to cultivate a love for reading in all of her students.
Young Elementary welcomes Elizabeth Van Hoose to the Young Family!
https://youtube.com/shorts/4-9etbe7zfE
Elizabeth has taught for 5 years in Kindergarten, first grade, and fifth grade. She will be teaching second grade at Young Elementary. She is very excited to be a Decatur Eagle and can't wait to meet all of her new students this year! #bethesunshine
Families that need help with school supplies can visit the following places to pick up supplies free of charge!
**New Fairview City Hall (for residents of New Fairview) M-F 9am-5pm
**Countryside Fellowship Church August 2nd from 6-8pm (3803 FM 2264)
Kindergarten Camp was lots of fun and very successful! Check out all the smiles! We are so excited to start the 23-24 school year! #bethesunshine
Mark your calendars.....Tuesday, August 8th is Meet the Teacher!
#bethesunshine
Guess what day it is.....it's School Supply Delivery Day! Our amazing PTO purchased school supplies for all Young Elementary students for the 23-24 school year. Students will only need to provide their own "plug-in" headphones. Thank you, Young PTO!
#bethesunshine
Additional Kindergarten Camp Information.....#bethesunshine
Calling all incoming 2023-2024 Kindergarteners......
Be sure to join us for Kindergarten Camp, Monday, July 31st - 9:00-11:00am! #bestatYES
Skyward is open for Returning Student Registration Verification!
https://www.decaturisd.us/page/returning-student-verification
Check your email if you need more information.
pdf:https://5il.co/1zzn6
Returning Student Verification opens July 19th!
Look for an email next week with more instructions.
pdf: https://5il.co/1zdpo
Register HERE: https://forms.gle/HQAGtbdxUxLsfEjK9
Event: August 2, 2023
Local vendors and community partners are invited to celebrate back to school with the Decatur ISD staff at our 2023 Convocation. Booths may give out promotional items or "swag" as a thank you and welcome back treat for teachers and staff and/or may have items for sale.
This event takes place at the Decatur High School cafeteria. 750 Eagle Summit Drive, Decatur, TX
Set Up August 1st- doors open from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for those who wish to set up early
Event August 2nd- doors open at 7:15 am, staff will be able to visit booths and shop from 8 -9 and then again after the Convocation program
Approximately 535 staff members will attend this event.
Vendor spots are limited due to space.
Help Decatur ISD Stuff the Bus! Thank you Rhine Realty and GDWCAR!
#weAREdecatur
pdf: https://5il.co/1ysdr
Join our Young Family! #bestatYES
