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9/26/2025

Dear SPARK families, 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Latinx Showcase on September 25. This year’s new format gave us even more ways to celebrate and learn about Latinx culture, and it was wonderful to see so many students, families, and staff come together to make the evening special. 

We are grateful to those who shared artifacts, stories, and traditions—it made the event even more meaningful. Moments like these help us strengthen our school community and celebrate the diversity that makes East End Elementary such a special place. 

With gratitude, 

Brian Vannest 
Principal 
YES Prep East End Elementary 

Flyers for Picture Day will be sent home soon. Please be sure to check your child’s backpack for more information. 

School Safety 

Safety is our number one priority. It is necessary that our staff and students practice responses to crisis situations to ensure that we are prepared in the event of a true emergency. Please partner with us by ensuring that your child is aware of the importance of taking every safety drill seriously for their safety and others. Please take a moment to review the parent guardian guidance that staff and students are practicing throughout this year.  

 

Fall STAAR Tutorials

3rd – 5th Graders Only 

Fall STAAR Tutorials will begin September 29, 2025. If you receive an invitation to attend, you must register their students for tutorials no later than Monday, September 22, 2025. Please feel free to contact Ms. Cole at mc02@yesprep.org with any questions. 

Volunteering at YES Prep Public Schools

We’re excited that you're interested in joining the YES Prep family through volunteering! 

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and schools. To get started, please complete the RAPTOR Volunteer Application at least 10 days in advance of your desired volunteer date. 

👉 Click here to apply 

Thank you for your willingness to support our school community. We look forward to welcoming you! 

Student Assistance Form

If concerns arise for your student in mental health, relational aggression or bullying, family or home life concerns, behavioral concerns, academic struggles, financial hardship, homelessness, and truancy you can click the link below or scan the QR code to submit a referral.  

Student Assistance Form 

 Hello Spark Families, 

We are headed into the second quarter.  If you are wondering how to support your student, consider having your student work on IReady at home.  This is a great program that reinforces skills, supports generalization of skills and provides students opportunities to play learning games.  The best part is that all students are familiar with IReady because they use it at school.  If you need information on how to log your Spark into IReady, please reach out to your Spark’s teacher and ask for the QR Code.   

Thank you for supporting your little Spark in their academic journey. 

Kestenbaum 

Volunteer Requirement Notice

Dear Families, 

In order to volunteer at our school during the 2025–2026 school year, all parents and guardians must complete the Family Association Member Form prior to participating. 

Please take a moment to fill out the form using the following link: 
👉 Family Association Member Form 25–26

Thank you for your support and involvement in our school community!