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Dear YCMS Parents and Guardians,
November brings exciting opportunities for our scholars and families to learn, connect, and show their Grizzly pride! Please review these upcoming events and reminders, mark your calendars, and join us whenever you can.
Family STEM and Math Night
Bring the family to YCMS on Thursday, November 5, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for hands-on learning and fun! Explore STEM and math activities, solve problems together, build and create, and practice real-world math skills. We look forward to learning alongside you!
Athletics Updates
Wrestling has started! We are excited to support our scholar-athletes this season. Our boys basketball team plays its first game at home on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:15 p.m. Come cheer on our Grizzlies and help us start the season with strong school spirit!
Career Day
Our YCMS Career Day is Wednesday, November 11, from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Scholars will meet professionals, explore career paths, and learn about the education and training needed for future opportunities. We invite parents, guardians, and community members to volunteer as speakers and share their career experiences. Please contact the school if you are interested. Scholars seldom become what they don’t see—you may inspire a scholar to discover a new possibility!
Eighth Grade STEM & Skating Field Trip
Our eighth graders have a skating field trip on Friday, November 13. Please make sure your scholar turns in their permission slip. Participation is for scholars demonstrating good behavior. Scholars, be on your best behavior, follow directions, and make choices that reflect our YCMS expectations!
Mid Quarter Movie Day
Scholars will have morning classes followed by an afternoon showing of Moana in the auditorium. Participation costs $2, and concessions will be sold. This event supports our Musical Theater Department. The movie will be on Tuesday, November 24th.
More November News
After School Clubs and Tutoring
Encourage your scholar to get involved, try something new, or take advantage of tutoring. Please arrange prompt pickup at the listed ending time.
Day, Activities and ending times
Monday
Craft Club — 5:00 p.m.
E-Sports, Garden Club, and Tutoring — 4:00 p.m.
Soccer Club — 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Anime Club — 4:00 p.m.
Robotics — 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Coding Club — 4:45 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons and Soccer Club — 5:00 p.m.
Cooking Club and Tutoring — 4:00 p.m.
Thursday
DC Prep — 4:45 p.m.
Robotics — 5:00 p.m.
E-Sports and Tutoring — 4:00 p.m.
Swimming and Musical Theater
Swim team conditioning practices are November 4–5, after school until 4:15 p.m. Scholars must have a physical on file and bring a swimsuit, goggles, a towel, and a swim cap if needed. The first Moana Jr. musical rehearsal is November 4, after school until 4:00 p.m. Cooking Club also begins November 4, with pickup by 4:00 p.m.
Progress Reports and Thanksgiving Break
Progress reports will be emailed on Tuesday, November 24. Please review your scholar’s progress together and encourage them to complete missing assignments during the break as needed.
Our last day of school before Thanksgiving break is Tuesday, November 24. There is no school November 25–27, and scholars return on Monday, November 30.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping our scholars stay engaged in learning and school activities. We wish every YCMS family a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving break!
It’s Great to Be a Grizzly!
Sincerely,
Charles A. Davis Jr., M.Ed.
Principal and Head of School
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
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WEDNESDAY 9/30 Multiples Day-Match your outfit with someone
THURSDAY 10/1 Sports Wear & Hat Day- wear sports apparel or sport your favorite hat
FRIDAY 10/2 Class Color Day- 6th grade=white, 7th grade=black, 8th grade= gray
GRIZZLY NATION
Welcome to the 26-27 School Year
Monday 11/2 No school-Fall Break
Tuesday 11/3 No School-Election Day
Thursday 11/5 Family STEM & Math Night
Friday 11/6 Picture Retake Day
Wednesday 11/11 Career Day
Wednesday 11/25 through Friday 11/27 Thanksgiving Break
SPORTS TRYOUT AND SIGN UP INFORMATION
Basketball, Wrestling, Cheer and Swim tryouts/sign ups are happening now!
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9-13
Tuesday 10/10 Boys Basketball vs Saline 4:15/5:30
Thursday 10/12 Boys Basketball @ Bedford Middle School 4:15/5:30
Ypsilanti Community Middle School (YCMS) Halloween Party
The party is Thursday, October 29, from 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Dance and party admission is $3, with free admission for Honor Roll students.
The haunted house costs $2 per visit. Snacks will be available for purchase.
Costumes are permitted but must be school-appropriate, with no face masks or props.
Fall Break Friday 10/30-Tuesday 11/3
School resumes on Wednesday 11/4
YCMS Family STEM & Math Night
Thursday, November 5, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Ypsilanti Community Middle School.
Families are invited to participate in hands-on STEM and math activities, explore new ideas, solve problems together, build and create, and develop real-world math skills.
