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Yulee Hornets SOAR… Own your Actions Achieve Success Respect Everyone Strive for Excellence Own your Actions Achieve Success Respect Everyone

How do Hornets soar? They get ready for a 3-day weekend! Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. ---Maya Angelou How do Hornets soar? They get ready for a 3-day weekend!

National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15   --Recognition of the contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans to the heritage and culture of the United States--

Laurie became the third U. S. -born Latina athlete to make the U. S Laurie became the third U.S.-born Latina athlete to make the U.S. women’s gymnastics Olympic team. The New Jersey native wowed fans with her energetic routines and powerhouse tumbling. She helped the US take home the gold in the women’s gymnastics team competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. Laurie Hernandez

YMS Sets the Bar High at the NE FL Fair. Thanks to Mrs. Silver, Ms YMS Sets the Bar High at the NE FL Fair! Thanks to Mrs. Silver, Ms. Faracca, and all the students who provided such amazing artwork! Great job!

Scholastic Book Fair has Returned! Everyone is invited: all teachers, staff, students, and parents! Book fair preview for teachers and staff only -- Monday morning 11/4 from 7:30 – 9:00AM. Students will have an opportunity to visit the fair with their Language Arts teacher. Starting Tuesday 11/5, students may visit in the mornings and after school is dismissed. Go home and share the excitement with your parents! Get your Christmas shopping done early! We look forward to seeing you at the fair! Monday November 4th – Friday November 8th

Science Club/Drone Club Come Fly with Us! Are you interested in learning to fly drones? Science Club will meet every Tuesday from 3:45 - 5:15. The first 30 minutes of this club will be dedicated to snack and homework help time. This club will focus on fun science experiments and learning to fly drones. The drone curriculum includes basic flight terminology, drone piloting, and a set of prescribed flight challenges. All grade levels welcome! Student applications will be chosen randomly, and a wait list will be compiled from the remaining applicants.

Let’s Make Some Money!!! It’s our Fall Fundraiser. The funds from this fundraiser will help with Teacher Appreciation Week, Student Appreciation Day, and much more. Our goal is $6,000. We Can Do It! If everyone sells something, we can make this goal!

Look Good on October 21st ---Fall Picture Day! October 21 Language Arts classes Look Good on October 21st ---Fall Picture Day!

Yearbooks are NOW on Sale! Now is the time to buy a yearbook. Until Christmas, they are only $35. Buy Now!

White Cane Safety Day October 15 Please air it on Tuesday, October 15. a symbol of blindness a tool of independence Let’s celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired. Dr. Middleton will send out a link to an educational video made by our two vision-impaired students. Please air it on Tuesday, October 15. White Cane Safety Day

Homecoming 2019-20 Tuesday, October 15 – Homecoming game against Hilliard Tuesday, October 15 –Pep Rally Friday, October 18-- 6 – 8 PM Homecoming Dance Pre-sale tickets ONLY-$5 Week of Oct. 9-17 8:30-9:00 AM No tickets will be sold at the door.

Start getting your costumes ready: Spirit/Dress-Up Days Tuesday, October 15th – NEON DAY Wednesday, October 16th – MEME DAY Thursday, October 17th – TACKY TOURIST DAY Friday, October 18th – CLASS COLORS DAY (6th Gold, 7th Green, 8th Black) Students must adhere to dress code!

YMS Tabletop Gaming Club Do you like to play games? Join the Gaming Club! Meet every Thursday in room 831 right after school until 5 PM. Make sure you have a ride home! Get a form from Mr. Sernaker.

Quidditch—Muggles Welcome! YMS Quidditch Club meets every Tuesday. Pick up a sports packet in the main office. Get that completed ASAP! Meet in room 204 in the media center right after school. Come “S.O.A.R.” with us!

Attention, Football Players: Meet in Coach Matto’s room right after school.

YMS Football Rocks! Next game—at home against Hilliard Tuesday @ 6 PM at the YHS field Extinguish those Flashes, Hornets!

Winter Sports Tryouts are Coming Soon. (Yes, Winter is on the Way Winter Sports Tryouts are Coming Soon! (Yes, Winter is on the Way! Feel those 80’s Temperatures?) Boys & Girls Soccer Tryouts: Oct. 22nd, 24th & 25th 3:36-5:45pm (meet in the middle of the courtyard) Girls Basketball Tryouts: Oct. 28th, 29th & 30th 7-8:30am (meet in the gym) Boys Basketball Tryouts: Nov. 4th, 5th & 7th 3:36-6:30pm Nov. 6th 2:36-5:45pm You must have a completed athletic packet turned into the front office.

Suicide Prevention Should Be on Our Minds Daily. Step 1 is #BeThe1To ASK. Step 2 is #BeThe1To KEEP THEM SAFE. Step 3 is #BeThe1To BE THERE. Step 4 is #BeThe1To HELP THEM CONNECT. Step 5 is #BeThe1To FOLLOW UP.

Suicide Prevention is a DAILY WATCH! Be a part of the solution. Read the poster in the cafeteria for ideas on how you can help! Suicide Prevention is a DAILY WATCH!

Make this a great day for everyone by following the rules. Dress according to the code, and remember no open containers on campus.

Stay Green & Gold. Hornets Soar!