Upcoming Events
YCS Spring Auction & Benefit
Our annual Spring Benefit and Auction is coming up! For one night only, we're completely transforming YCS into Studio 151 — a glam, disco‑inspired nightclub complete with a DJ, dancing, food, open bar, live and silent auction, a photo booth, and so much more.
When: Saturday, May 2nd, 7‑11 PM
Where: The YCS Cafeteria (like you've never seen it before!)
Why: It's our most important fundraising event of the year, supporting enrichment programs, field trips, classroom supplies, student clubs, and much more.
Tickets: $85 per person. Buy your tickets here.
If the cost of a ticket is a concern, please feel free to reach out to Christie—we don’t want finances to prevent anyone from attending.
Silent Auction: Bidding is now live! Look out for local favorites, camps, restaurants, shows, and special experiences. The online auction will feature gift certificates to neighborhood businesses, discounted tickets to sporting events and Broadway shows, and unique items like hotel stays and guided tours. Anyone can bid, including friends and family beyond our school community. You can check out the auction here.
Childcare For Families: Can't find a babysitter for the Spring Benefit event? Good news: Zing! is hosting a Kids Disco Night from 6:45pm-10:45pm with pizza, crafts, games and an epic dance party! To reserve childcare with Zing! click here.
All proceeds support YCS programs, activities, and events that keep our school community thriving. Help us reach our $65K goal by bidding and buying tickets.
Can’t make the event on May 2? You can still support the school by:
• Participating in the silent auction
• Volunteer for Friday May 1 or Saturday May 2 before the event (email pta@yorkvillecommunityschool.org)
• Sponsoring the event (click here)
All contributions are welcome and appreciated!
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
MARCH 23–MARCH 27: This is our easiest fundraiser yet. Download the Double Good Popcorn app at the link below. Sell as many bags of their small-batch, gourmet popcorn to your friends, family, and co-workers, and Double Good sends out all of your orders, easy peasy. The best part? YCS GETS 50% OF EVERY SALE MADE. This fundraiser is POPPING off!
Download the app: www.doublegood.com
Enter code: PSVFVC
Rescheduled Movie Night
Join us for ZOOTOPIA 2!
Choose one of two screenings: 1–3PM or 4–6PM
Entry is free and includes a bag of popcorn
Blankets and comfy clothes encouraged
You MUST RSVP by 3/18
This event is NOT drop-off. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire move.
International Fest
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE CULTURES THAT MAKE UP OUR YCS COMMUNITY!
What to expect:
Interactive country tables: Travel the world and collect stamps
International food potluck
Student performances
Represent your heritage in our world parade (wear it or wave it!)
How to participate:
Host a country or culture table
Contribute a dish to the potluck
Prepare a cultural performance (song, dance, etc.)
Volunteer for setup, check-in, or cleanup
$5 for kids | $10 for adults
Respect for All Week
No child eats alone. We love to make everyone feel included! Today’s bonus challenge: Invite a new friend to eat lunch or to play.
Respect for All Week
Put your best foot forward with fun or silly socks! Today’s bonus challenge: Offer to help someone!
Respect for All Week
Help us color the school with kindness. Represent your grade by wearing:
Pre K - Blue
K - Pink
1st - Red
2nd - Orange
3rd - Purple
4th - Yellow
5th - Green
Today’s bonus challenge: Give 3 compliments!
Respect for All Week
On Tuesday, BE YOU-NIQUE. Where something that represents you— could be cultural, your favorite color, your favorite team. Something that’s uniquely YOU! Today’s bonus challenge: Say "hello" and smile at 5 people!
Movie Night
UPDATE: Due to the threat of winter weather the Movie Night planned for this Sunday, January 25 has been cancelled!
The PTA is excited to be hosting our annual "MOVIE NIGHT AT YCS". This year's film will be Zootopia.
Entry is free and each YCS student will get one free bag of popcorn! Children must be accompanied by an adult, who stays at the school for the duration of the film. We will be watching the film in the cafeteria, so come in comfy clothes (your child can ever wear their favorite pajamas) and bring a sleeping bag or blanket if you want to get extra cozy.
There will be two showings of the film. First showing will be at 1:00pm and the second will be at 4:00pm. Information will be sent home in your child's green folder later this week.
You can RSVP by returning the handout sent home OR you can simply complete the information requested here: (You DO NOT need to return the handout in the folder if you reply here): https://forms.gle/axDX3uTGACPU43gw6
As always, we do need volunteers to help make the event a success. If you are able to help out (children are welcome to "volunteer" with you), please sign up here: https://www.evite.com/signup-sheet/5168904047689728/?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite
School Closed for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No school in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thanksgiving Recess
No school in celebration of Thanksgiving. We’re grateful for our YCS community.
Parents Night Out
Join us at Penrose for a fun night with fellow parents from the school.
Book Fair
Set up on e-Wallet for you child to make it easy for them to purchase their books: Visit bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/yorkvillecommunityschoolps151
11/19: Pre-K 201, Pre-K 202, K 210, 1-308, 1-310, 4-508
11/20: 1-307, 2-403, 2-410, 4-506, 5-510
11/21: Pre-K 205, Pre-K 206, K 203, K 204, 3-406, 3-409
To ensure the event is a success, we're looking for volunteers to help at the book fair.