Dragon Digest

A weekly newsletter curated by our Family Liaison

September 12, 2023

Dear Yu Ying Families,


The first two weeks of school are down in the books!  Thank you so much for your patience, cooperation, and feedback! Most importantly we want to thank you for supporting your kiddos by getting them to school every day and on time!


Did you attend our New Family Orientation or Open House? Let us know your opinions with this survey about orientation and open house.  


If you have any unique needs that we can work through to help support your child, let us know.  We are available, and I am always happy to help connect families with the right people at Yu Ying who can help! We have many many resources available, including but not limited to: 



Read on for more  information about school communication, health and safety, and upcoming events!  


Cheers, 

Ayanna Free, Family Liaison


Email: ayanna.free@washingtonyuying.org

Phone: 202-635-1950, ext. 204

Mobile: (443) 422-3633


Virtual Office Hours (Online via Google Meet): Every Friday, from 2 - 4 p.m. On Fridays, please send a text message to let me know you’d like to meet with me right away. I am also available outside of general working hours by request on Thursdays 8pm-9pm. Video link: https://meet.google.com/puf-nxfb-uuh.


Privacy and Security Disclosure: Allow 5-10 minutes for a response, just in case I am in a meeting with another family.  With discretion, I may ask security questions to verify identity before discussing student information.

 

**ATTENTION, PLEASE!** ACTION ITEMS


NEWS YOU CAN USE

School Communication

 - Creating an account on the web by clicking here; or 

 - Downloading to your Apple device by clicking here; or

 - Downloading to your Android device by clicking here


You will need your child’s unique family code to access your child’s account.  Let us know if you are having any challenges with using Toddle.


Health Forms


  COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND EVENTS


UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES



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August 8, 2023


Happy School Year 2023-2024!!

 

Dear Yu Ying Families,


Welcome to School Year 2023-2024! Campus has been buzzing with preparation for the return of over 630 students and more than 150 staff! 


Over the next few weeks I’ll be sending notices about events, reminders about important school procedures, and providing surveys for feedback.  Information from these surveys will help us guide communications, plan for school events, and better support families!


Listed below is information about this year’s arrival and dismissal process, school communication, health form requirements, and more!  Feel free to contact me directly with any questions; I will do my best to find an answer or route your question in the right direction!


Cheers, 


Ayanna Free, Family Liaison


Email: ayanna.free@washingtonyuying.org

Office Phone: 202-635-1950, ext. 204

Mobile Phone: (443) 422-3633


 

**ATTENTION, PLEASE!** ACTION ITEMS


NEWS YOU CAN USE

Health Forms


Toddle


Arrival and Dismissal

  

UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES - SCHOOL CALENDAR


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August 2, 2023

SAVE THE DATE: YU YING NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION 8/19/2023!!


Dear New Yu Ying Families,


Welcome to School Year 2023-2024! 


Before school begins, we would like to invite you to New Family Orientation.  The event is a pilot event that merges new parent education about essential elements of YY’s program with forward facing scaffolds to school-based, government-based, and community-based supports.  


It also includes dedicated time and tutorials to get the basics all set up and squared away before day 1.  We will help families with the installation and use of our core communication apps and walk through all of your questions for a smooth day 1, week 1. 


Who is invited: New families and returning families with new siblings enrolled 

Where: Yu Ying’s Campus (220 Taylor Street NE)

When: Saturday, August 19, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM -1:30 PM


To provide flexibility, we are offering two options for families.  There will be one in the morning from 9:00-11:30 and an afternoon option from 11:00-1:30 PM. 


Families should RSVP to attend a Morning Session or an Afternoon Session.  

The core essentials will be offered at both sessions so you only need to attend one block.  


However,  we know life happens (especially life with little ones) so have structured the day with repeated content in case you end up running late, get swept up in a great discussion with a new family or want to engage longer on a particular topic.   


We will also have a Circle of Care Resource Room for families to connect with community based organizations.  This will be open for drop in from 10:00 AM-1:30 PM.   

Morning Session

09:00 - 09:30 Arrival/Breakfast A-La Carte/Meet and Greet

09:30 - 09:45 Morning Introduction: Passport to Yu Ying

09:50 - 10:25 Morning Workshop I: Get Here - Transportation and Attendance

10:30 - 11:00 Morning Workshop II: Stay Connected - Use of School Apps

11:05 - 11:30 BREAK - Guided Walk / Circle of Care Resource Room

Afternoon Session

11: 00 - 11:30 Arrival / Lunch A-la-Carte / Meet and Greet

11:30 - 11:45 Afternoon Introduction: Passport to Yu Ying

11:50 - 12:30 Afternoon Session I: Get Here Transportation and Attendance

12:35 - 01:10 Afternoon Session II: Stay Connected - Use of School Apps

01:05 - 01:30 BREAK - Guided Walk / Circle of Care Resource Room


For more information, and faqs about the event, please click this link to RSVP!


Cheers, 


Ayanna Free, Family Liaison


Email: ayanna.free@washingtonyuying.org

Office Phone: 202-635-1950, ext. 204

Mobile Phone: (443) 422-3633

ACTION ITEMS

NEWS YOU CAN USE

UPCOMING EVENTS

**ATTENTION, PLEASE!** ACTION ITEMS


Please RSVP for New Family Orientation


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