Dear Friends,
Like many of you, my heart aches right now. There is a pain that begins with the injustice of George Floyd’s death and continues as we process the deep racial divide that continues to exist in our nation, and here in our own communities. A pain that holds steady as we search for answers and solutions and accept the difficult reality that these wounds are centuries deep and may take just as long to fully heal.
Now more than ever, we need to show up for each other, and to listen to each other. I wanted to take just a moment to update you on YWPN’s perspective, and how we plan to show up for our girls.
First and foremost, the wellbeing of our girls is a top priority. We know that for many of our families, the economic impact and uncertainty of the pandemic has been stressful, and unrest in our communities and distress around racial inequality weighs them down even more. Knowing this, we have asked our staff to be available to check in with our school communities to see how they are doing, to support them emotionally, and to make sure that the basic needs of our families are being met, including essentials. For us, summer (and distance learning) are not a time to take a break from our students and families – we are as engaged as ever and hyper-focused on their basic needs and wellbeing.
As we return to school in August, wellbeing will continue to be a top focus. Our girls are courageous overachievers. They’re strong and resilient. And they are human. And many of them come from communities of color. They are not immune to the issues, and many of them have been personally impacted by oppressive policies and systems. We can’t hide from this, and in fact, our girls will be even stronger and better when we continue this discussion. So, over this summer, we will be working to expand the conversations started with our Respect Starts Here Program focusing on honest, frank, and ongoing discussions on race relations, racial equity, and systemic reform for the development of our students to educate them, to better prepare them, and to empower them.
I hope that each of you will find a way to join in this conversation and to join us in our discussion. For the sake of our girls, and our future.
Sincerely,
Lynn McBee
Chief Executive Officer
June 2, 2020
Like many of you, my heart aches right now. There is a pain that begins with the injustice of George Floyd’s death and continues as we process the deep racial divide that continues to exist in our nation, and here in our own communities. A pain that holds steady as we search for answers and solutions and accept the difficult reality that these wounds are centuries deep and may take just as long to fully heal.
Now more than ever, we need to show up for each other, and to listen to each other. I wanted to take just a moment to update you on YWPN’s perspective, and how we plan to show up for our girls.
First and foremost, the wellbeing of our girls is a top priority. We know that for many of our families, the economic impact and uncertainty of the pandemic has been stressful, and unrest in our communities and distress around racial inequality weighs them down even more. Knowing this, we have asked our staff to be available to check in with our school communities to see how they are doing, to support them emotionally, and to make sure that the basic needs of our families are being met, including essentials. For us, summer (and distance learning) are not a time to take a break from our students and families – we are as engaged as ever and hyper-focused on their basic needs and wellbeing.
As we return to school in August, wellbeing will continue to be a top focus. Our girls are courageous overachievers. They’re strong and resilient. And they are human. And many of them come from communities of color. They are not immune to the issues, and many of them have been personally impacted by oppressive policies and systems. We can’t hide from this, and in fact, our girls will be even stronger and better when we continue this discussion. So, over this summer, we will be working to expand the conversations started with our Respect Starts Here Program focusing on honest, frank, and ongoing discussions on race relations, racial equity, and systemic reform for the development of our students to educate them, to better prepare them, and to empower them.
I hope that each of you will find a way to join in this conversation and to join us in our discussion. For the sake of our girls, and our future.
Sincerely,
Lynn McBee
Chief Executive Officer
June 2, 2020
Fort Worth ISD Statement on the Death of George Floyd
Superintendent Kent P. Scribner releases the following statement:
There are moments in history that demand change – in who we are and what we do.
This is one of those moments.
For the past week we have seen national outrage in our cities –including Fort Worth—as a very real response to the killing of George Floyd. But this moment didn’t begin with what happened in Minneapolis. The anger, the raw emotions, and the great pain, are all the culmination of many, many events in our history in which we have seen African-American men and women repeatedly victimized. The protests of the past seven days are the result of centuries of marginalization of people of color and the fear with which they have lived all of their lives.
It is time for all leaders – and that includes school district leaders – to speak up.
Our responsibility is to children--all children – and to guarantee them the personal empowerment of education and to fight on their behalf for the respect and just treatment that they deserve.
That cannot happen without a shift in our priorities.
We must immediately resolve to denounce any form of racism and make a personal commitment to anti-racism.
To be silent is to be complicit.
When we see racism, we must address it head on.
When we hear words of prejudice, we must speak up against them.
When we learn of an act of intolerance, especially if it occurs on one of our campuses or in one of our classrooms, we must confront the situation and take action with urgency and unity.
Fort Worth ISD, with over 83,000 students and more than 11,000 employees, has the power and the duty to be part of the solution to dismantle institutional racism on behalf of the children we serve and the community in which we all live.
Despite our District’s racial equity work –through policy and training and crucial conversations – it is time for us to admit that we must do more.
We all must do more.
It is time.
There are moments in history that demand change – in who we are and what we do.
This is one of those moments.
For the past week we have seen national outrage in our cities –including Fort Worth—as a very real response to the killing of George Floyd. But this moment didn’t begin with what happened in Minneapolis. The anger, the raw emotions, and the great pain, are all the culmination of many, many events in our history in which we have seen African-American men and women repeatedly victimized. The protests of the past seven days are the result of centuries of marginalization of people of color and the fear with which they have lived all of their lives.
It is time for all leaders – and that includes school district leaders – to speak up.
Our responsibility is to children--all children – and to guarantee them the personal empowerment of education and to fight on their behalf for the respect and just treatment that they deserve.
That cannot happen without a shift in our priorities.
We must immediately resolve to denounce any form of racism and make a personal commitment to anti-racism.
To be silent is to be complicit.
When we see racism, we must address it head on.
When we hear words of prejudice, we must speak up against them.
When we learn of an act of intolerance, especially if it occurs on one of our campuses or in one of our classrooms, we must confront the situation and take action with urgency and unity.
Fort Worth ISD, with over 83,000 students and more than 11,000 employees, has the power and the duty to be part of the solution to dismantle institutional racism on behalf of the children we serve and the community in which we all live.
Despite our District’s racial equity work –through policy and training and crucial conversations – it is time for us to admit that we must do more.
We all must do more.
It is time.
May Scholarship Bulletins
Click the link above for May Scholarship Bulletins for Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, Middle School and Elementary-aged students. Please remember, the local scholarships are highlighted in blue on the Scholarship Bulletins. This month, we have several local organizations and foundations that are offering great scholarship opportunities for our students.
- Anita Perry, Ph.D., Executive Director, Collegiate Programming and Advisement, FWISD
- Anita Perry, Ph.D., Executive Director, Collegiate Programming and Advisement, FWISD
NEWS AND NOTES ON 4-6-2020
Now ONLINE through Zoom!
"An Hour With Eva" Parenting Workshops
News and notes on 4-6-2020
Notes and News from weekly call with Ms Albury:
- Thank you to all who attended Coffee with the Principal last week. Ms. Albury will continue to be available for parent communication and questions. She is considering offering an evening Zoom meeting to be available to more parents.
- Seniors are being featured every day on Facebook - “Meet a Member of Our Class of 2020”
- Camp Jolt has been rescheduled for August 3-5.
- Our Skate Night event for incoming and current students has been rescheduled for August 13.
- Students should email their teachers and check Edgenuity for assignments in core subject areas (math, english, social studies, science). They should see 1 or more assignments per week per course.
- The 6th Six Weeks begins after April 10th.
- Parents can check the TEA website and FWISD website for current information related to COVID-19 and our school system.
NEWS AND NOTES on 3-30-2020
Notes and News from weekly call with Ms Albury:
- All students should have taken the FWISD technology survey. If they haven’t done so, please take the survey now at https://www.fwisd.org/websurvey
- Students should be checking school email every day as well as any platforms their teachers have directed them to, such as google classrooms and Edgenuity
- Online learning will officially begin on April 6. Some classes such as Onramps have already started virtual lessons and assignments.
- Students in AP classes should check the college board website for up-to-date information about AP exam changes and instruction: https://www.collegeboard.org/
- Ms Albury will be hosting a virtual coffee with the principal for parents this coming Friday, April 3 at 8:30 am. Instructions on how to connect will come from the school via email.
- Prom, graduation and signing day have not been cancelled. Options such as postponing prom and hosting an online signing day are being considered.
- As a reminder, check out the YWLA Facebook page for school news. You do not need to have a Facebook account to view the public page: https://www.facebook.com/YWLAFWISD/
- Todos los estudiantes deberían haber tomado la encuesta de tecnología FWISD. Si no lo han hecho, responda la encuesta ahora en: https://www.fwisd.org/websurvey
- Los estudiantes deben revisar el correo electrónico de la escuela todos los días, así como cualquier plataforma a la que los maestros los hayan dirigido, como las aulas de Google y Edgenuity.
- El aprendizaje en línea comenzará oficialmente el 6 de abril. Algunas clases como Onramps ya han comenzado las lecciones y tareas virtuales.
- Los estudiantes en las clases de AP deben consultar el sitio web de la junta universitaria para obtener información actualizada sobre los cambios e instrucciones del examen AP: https://www.collegeboard.org/
- La Sra. Albury ofrecerá un café virtual con el director para los padres el próximo viernes 3 de abril a las 8:30 a.m. La instrucción sobre cómo conectarse vendrá de la escuela por correo electrónico.
- El día de graduación, graduación y firma no ha sido cancelado. Se están considerando opciones como posponer el baile de graduación y organizar un día de firma en línea.
2-22-2020
From the Office
From the Office
12-12-19
From Coach Bruce: 2020 YWLA Track Schedule
12-9-19
From Ms. Conley:
From Ms. Conley:
Ms. Angela "Coach" Conley, YWLA's new College Bound Advisor, shared at last week's PTSO meeting about the importance of summer programs. Ms. Conley offers a wealth of information and experience for parents and students to bolster 6-12th grade college readiness. Click the following links to access valuable information about summer programs and the importance of summer engagement.
Great Summer Camps in Dallas
"7 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss" by Barbara Dianis
Best Practices for Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Benefits of Summer Learning
"Camp Pursuit" Catalog - North Fort Worth
Habits of Mind
Why Summer Matters
Great Summer Camps in Dallas
"7 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss" by Barbara Dianis
Best Practices for Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Benefits of Summer Learning
"Camp Pursuit" Catalog - North Fort Worth
Habits of Mind
Why Summer Matters
10-29-19
From Coach Lewis:
From Coach Lewis:
10-29-19
From Young Women's Preparatory Network:
Student teams from across Young Women’s Preparatory Network schools
in Texas will compete in the YWPN STEM Challenge on Saturday,
November 2, 2019 at NorthPark Center.
We need YOU to help choose the People's Choice winner. You can vote for your favorite project from October 25 - November 1, 2019. Online votes will be tallied with votes received at the STEM Challenge to determine the winner.
in Texas will compete in the YWPN STEM Challenge on Saturday,
November 2, 2019 at NorthPark Center.
We need YOU to help choose the People's Choice winner. You can vote for your favorite project from October 25 - November 1, 2019. Online votes will be tallied with votes received at the STEM Challenge to determine the winner.
Be sure to stop by the STEM Challenge (NorthCourt on Level One between Nordstrom and Macy’s) on November 2nd from 1 – 3:30 p.m. to view the students' projects. It will be a fun-filled, educational afternoon of innovative STEM ideas and competition!
2019 STEM Challenge Sponsors
10-24-19
From Coach Lewis:
Good morning fellow teammates,
High basketball season kicks off today, and I could not be more excited! I wanted to send out the schedule and extend the invite to ALL to come out and show your support this upcoming season! Also, as with volleyball we want to make each home game a BIG deal and celebrate our wonderful campus and community in any way! so with that being said if you would like to host a SPECIAL night and have some honorees be recognized for any thing I have some dates open and we would love to have you!! I do know we will be have a special night to honor any veterans or active military members of our community and a cancer awareness night.
We look forward to seeing you in the stands cheering on your Lady Owls!!
Here is the link to the basketball store, can snag you some sweet Lady OWLS basketball swagger!!
10-23-19
From the Office:
Thursday is YWLA Family Science Night! Please RSVP!
Thursday, October 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m is the first ever YWLA Family Science Night at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy Street. We hope you will be there and to better assess how many guests to expect, would you please fill out the attached RSVP?
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PWwlI2oQfk-zmkWUw2de-48jY03Rw3JKsK3JANvh0b9UQVdYNE8zVjYxVDBPQUhYWTgzTVJTTDU2Ui4u
The event is free for all YWLA family members. Families will get to tour the nine permanent galleries with themes ranging from Texas history to computers to fossils. Exploration is what it's all about! So come explore the exhibits, planetarium shows and hands on science.
Buses will shuttle families from YWLA to the museum and back again. Buses are first-come-first-serve and will leave the school starting at 5:45 p.m. Parking is available at the museum for $5-$7 for families who drive themselves.
We are excited about the YWLA Family Science Night at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, so please make plans to join us and please RSVP. See the attached flyer for more information.
10-11-19
From Nina Lewis, YWLA Athletic Coordinator & Head Basketball Coach:
Middle School Basketball Schedule
From Nina Lewis, YWLA Athletic Coordinator & Head Basketball Coach:
Middle School Basketball Schedule
Here is the final layout of the booths and program for Fiesta Latina tonight! There will be lots to enjoy!
Welcoming 5:00
K Pop Club Dance 5:05-5:10
YWLA Choir Solos 5:15-5:20
Spanish Club Dance 5:25-5:35
Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth 5:40-6:10
Salsa tutorial 6:15-6:20
Mariachi de Elder 6:15-7:00
Los MFS Huapango 7:00-7:05
10-11-19
From Ms. Erika Sevall, High School Counselor:
Parents, please click the link below to take the Counseling Needs Survey. It will be open until October 18th.
These surveys help the counselors know where to focus attention to help teachers help students. Thank you!
FWISD-Counseling Needs Survey
These surveys help the counselors know where to focus attention to help teachers help students. Thank you!
FWISD-Counseling Needs Survey
10-15-19
From Mrs. Maria Ortiz-Garcia, World Language Instructor:
From Mrs. Maria Ortiz-Garcia, World Language Instructor:
From Ms. Albury : Attention!!! All Gems grades 6th-11th PSAT testing Wednesday, October 16th on campus at YWLA during the school day.
10-15-19
From the Office: Free Event Next weekend! October12,2019 11am to 4 pm
where: Amon Carter Museum 3501 camp bowie blvd, fort worth Tx 76107. reservations not required.
From the Office: Free Event Next weekend! October12,2019 11am to 4 pm
where: Amon Carter Museum 3501 camp bowie blvd, fort worth Tx 76107. reservations not required.
9/30/19
From the Melinda Cantu, MSSW, LCSW-S, C-SSWS:
I want to let you know about an exciting new weekly support group for father’s that will be offered at the FRC-Riverside. Each week there will be a different topic and the agency will also provide coaching and other services for the fathers.
This program is free of charge. They will also provide a meal and materials each week.
Start date and time: Thursday, October 10th from 4-6 pm.
We do not provide child care.
The attachment provides information on the father’s support group. Please hand the flyers out and have them contact us to register!
Melinda Cantu MSSW, LCSW-S, C-SSWS,
Coordinator III | Family Resource Center at Riverside, FWISD
817. 815. 2800 |[email protected]
1550 Bolton ST | Fort Worth, TX 76111
www.fwisd.org
9/30/19
From the Melinda Cantu, MSSW, LCSW-S, C-SSWS:
I want to let you know about an exciting new weekly support group for father’s that will be offered at the FRC-Riverside. Each week there will be a different topic and the agency will also provide coaching and other services for the fathers.
This program is free of charge. They will also provide a meal and materials each week.
Start date and time: Thursday, October 10th from 4-6 pm.
We do not provide child care.
The attachment provides information on the father’s support group. Please hand the flyers out and have them contact us to register!
Melinda Cantu MSSW, LCSW-S, C-SSWS,
Coordinator III | Family Resource Center at Riverside, FWISD
817. 815. 2800 |[email protected]
1550 Bolton ST | Fort Worth, TX 76111
www.fwisd.org
9/30/19
From the Office:
9/30/19
From the Office:
9/26/19
From Rose Irungu, M.S., Technology Learning Coach, Division of Academics
It is time for the fall administration of the BrightBytes survey. The goal is to gather data on technology access, skills, and technology environment, in order to understand the connection between technology use and student achievement.
The data collection window is set to run from Sept 30th, 2019 to Oct 11th, 2019.
Each school is assigned three unique questionnaire URLs. One link is designed for teachers and administrators; the other is designed for students, and the third link is for parents.
Your questionnaire links are listed below:
Teachers & Administrators www.BByt.es/KN8XT
Students, Grades Middle School www.BByt.es/KN8XM
Students, Grades High School www.BByt.es/KN8XU
Parents & Guardians www.BByt.es/KN8XP
THE LINKS DO NOT BECOME ACTIVE UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.
Reminder: Librarians will NOT have to complete the survey. Only classroom teachers and administrators.
Your participation and support is important to us and will make the difference between having a complete understanding of the school’s technology use versus a limited one. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Rose Irungu, M.S
Technology Learning Coach | Division of Academics
Fort Worth Independent School District
[email protected]
3150 McCart Avenue | Fort Worth, TX 76110
www.fwisd.org
9/26/19
From Rose Irungu, M.S., Technology Learning Coach, Division of Academics
It is time for the fall administration of the BrightBytes survey. The goal is to gather data on technology access, skills, and technology environment, in order to understand the connection between technology use and student achievement.
The data collection window is set to run from Sept 30th, 2019 to Oct 11th, 2019.
Each school is assigned three unique questionnaire URLs. One link is designed for teachers and administrators; the other is designed for students, and the third link is for parents.
Your questionnaire links are listed below:
Teachers & Administrators www.BByt.es/KN8XT
Students, Grades Middle School www.BByt.es/KN8XM
Students, Grades High School www.BByt.es/KN8XU
Parents & Guardians www.BByt.es/KN8XP
THE LINKS DO NOT BECOME ACTIVE UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.
Reminder: Librarians will NOT have to complete the survey. Only classroom teachers and administrators.
Your participation and support is important to us and will make the difference between having a complete understanding of the school’s technology use versus a limited one. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Rose Irungu, M.S
Technology Learning Coach | Division of Academics
Fort Worth Independent School District
[email protected]
3150 McCart Avenue | Fort Worth, TX 76110
www.fwisd.org
9/24/19
From Angela Lendzioszek, Digital Media Teacher
Convoy of Hope is this weekend and they are still accepting community service signups! This is one of the last big opportunities for this six weeks. Students must sign up in advance. Students are welcome to volunteer by adhering to these guidelines: 10-12 (with a parent/guardian at all times), 13-17 (without a parent/guardian but must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian). Here's the website: https://www.convoyofhope.org/outreach/fortworth/
From Angela Lendzioszek, Digital Media Teacher
Convoy of Hope is this weekend and they are still accepting community service signups! This is one of the last big opportunities for this six weeks. Students must sign up in advance. Students are welcome to volunteer by adhering to these guidelines: 10-12 (with a parent/guardian at all times), 13-17 (without a parent/guardian but must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian). Here's the website: https://www.convoyofhope.org/outreach/fortworth/
9/21/19
YWLA's School Profile 2019-2020
YWLA's School Profile 2019-2020
9/20/19
From the Office:
Fiesta Latina is just around the corner!
9/14/19
From Mrs. Keaton:
Vintage T-shirts Order Forms are due to Mrs. Keaton by Friday, October 4th no later than 3:30pm.
9/13/19
From the Office:
Don't miss College Night on Monday, September 16 from 6-8pm! YWLA students (High School and Middle School) attending the FWISD College Night on September 16 will receive on hour of Community Service. Students must check in at the YWLA table and then collect information from at least five colleges or universities. The student must turn the information into her counselor to receive the Community Service hour.
9/11/19
From the Superintendent:
Hello Parents, this is Superintendent Kent Scribner with a very important message about your child's report cards. Starting this year, you will be able to access report cards online through our Parent Portal. In addition, Parent Portal also gives you access to grades, attendance and the ability to email your child’s teacher. If you haven't signed up for Parent Portal yet just visit fwisd.org/parentportal and click on Request Access. You’ll need your child’s student ID, birth date and your email address. It’s that easy-- so sign up today!
9/10/19
From the Young Women's Preparatory Network:
A 16 year-old girl wrote this insightful article about stress and building resilience. Please share with your daughters!
"Five ways for teen girls to overcome stress, build resilience and confront this school year’s challenges head on"
9/10/19
From Mrs. Albury:
From Mrs. Albury:
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8/28/19
From Mrs. Calabrese:
8/28/19
From Mrs. Calabrese:
8/23/19
From Mrs. Bean:
1. Any student interested in being a part of the YWLA Competition Robotics Team, The Dork Side II, please sign up during your lunch outside of the cafeteria or see Ms. Bean or Mr. Flores.
2. Middle and High school ladies that have the skills and desire to invent or improve something for changing our community, the YWPN STEM Challenge is for you. The challenge challenge will begin this week. Teams of 4 students in the same grade level can pick up registration and proposal packets from Mrs. Bailey or Ms. Bean (proposals are due September 9th). Our internal school challenge will be held October 15th and the network challenge will be held at North Park Mall, Dallas TX. November 2nd, 2019.
8/23/19
From Mrs. Bean:
1. Any student interested in being a part of the YWLA Competition Robotics Team, The Dork Side II, please sign up during your lunch outside of the cafeteria or see Ms. Bean or Mr. Flores.
2. Middle and High school ladies that have the skills and desire to invent or improve something for changing our community, the YWPN STEM Challenge is for you. The challenge challenge will begin this week. Teams of 4 students in the same grade level can pick up registration and proposal packets from Mrs. Bailey or Ms. Bean (proposals are due September 9th). Our internal school challenge will be held October 15th and the network challenge will be held at North Park Mall, Dallas TX. November 2nd, 2019.