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📢We're thrilled to announce that our online school spirit store is now OPEN and ready to serve you! 🛍️🎉 👕Get ready to show off your school pride with our cozy sweatshirts and t-shirts. 🙌Whether you're a student, parent, or faculty member, this is your one-stop shop for all things spirited. 💃 📣Don't miss out on the opportunity to represent our school in style. Every purchase directly contributes to our programs and initiatives! 🎉 🛒Visit our online store today at ydms2023.itemorder.com and explore the latest designs . ⏰ 👏🏼Let's show our school spirit together and make this year one to remember! Go Spartans! 🎉 #SchoolSpirit #SupportOurSchool

📢 Attention Students and Parents! 📚✏️ 📆 Mark your calendars! 📆 Would you like to complete your school supply shopping in one swoop? We have you covered! Make sure to submit your orders no later than June 19th to ensure a smooth start to the school year. 🛍️ Visit the online portal www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks Use School code: YOU007 🎒✍️ Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay organized and prepared for a successful academic journey. 🌟 Share this post with your fellow classmates and friends, so no one misses out! 🌟 Let's kick off the new school year on the right foot! 🚀🎉 #SchoolSupplies #PreparationIsKey #BackToSchool2023 #OrderNow #SpartansArePrepared

📚 SUMMER READING LIST📚 6️⃣Incoming 6th Grade A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park 7️⃣Incoming 7th Grade Ghost By Jason Reynolds 8️⃣Incoming 8th Grade Hidden Figures Young Readers Edition By Margot Lee Shetterly

8th grade Celebration, Monday, May 15 8th grade students may wear free dress on Monday. CPPS dress code must be adhered to. Celebration is for students only. We will start in the morning with rehearsal for ceremony. We will then head outside for fun and games. Students are likely to get wet and muddy on the field. We suggest students bring a change of clothes and shoes. After games/fun, we will have lunch and then head to auditorium to watch the 8th grade slideshow! Ceremony tickets will also be given out to students at end of day. Each student will be given three (3) tickets for their family/friends. If parents want to come pick up tickets, they may do so after 10:00 a.m. on Monday. All tickets must be signed for.

This year's student council election was one for the record books! Some candidate positions were within a handful of votes. We are so proud of each and every one of them for having the passion to lead our student body. Congratulations to our executive officers and class senators: President: Natalie Antala Vice President: Landon Williams Secretary: Kelsey Samuel       Parliamentarian: Azaria Miller Class Senators: Makaylen Gardner Ayanna Houston Maycee Paxton Kaniyah Peterson Madalynn Smith

A message from the principal: All YDMS students will begin LEAP testing beginning tomorrow April 26. Testing will continue through May 2. Upon arrival to campus, students will report directly to their testing sites. It is extremely important that students are in their seats and prepared for testing by 8:00 a.m. We ask that you refrain from, if at all possible, checking students out before 1:00 p.m. as student's testing sessions should not be interrupted. Students should leave all backpacks home until May 3. Lunch boxes and purses are acceptable. All electronic devices (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, etc.) will be collected before testing and will be returned after testing is completed each day. Best practices are for students to leave electronic devices at home during testing. Lunch will be delivered to classes each day (students are allowed to bring small snacks to be eaten on breaks). Students will be allowed outside time each day. We at YDMS are looking forward to a successful testing experience. We appreciate your support. Please ensure that students get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast each day of testing. Have a Super Spartan Day! Principal Edwards

☀️YDMS will host our Summer Accelerate program June 5, 2023 - June 16, 2023! ☀️ The program will be from 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. each day. Students will receive instruction in ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Electives. We are working with the district to provide transportation to our in-district students. All requests for in-district bus transportation must be made by Friday, 5/5/2023. Parental transportation is encouraged. Please complete this survey by Friday, 5/19/2023 to enroll your student in the program. Please email Amy Harper at anharper@caddoschools.org or Maria Edwards at msedwards@caddoschools.org with any questions. https://forms.gle/g3FRoTtkJrbbuxKXA

☘️ ☘️Our 4-H club had a great last meeting! ☘️☘️ They have enjoyed learning more this year on how to make “the best better!” Thank you to Mrs.Reader, Mrs. Johnston, and Ms. Saulsbury for leading our 4-H club and pushing our students to always do their best. #SpartanProud

🤫 🤐 HUSH DAY IS FRIDAY 🤫🤐 Who will be able to make it all day not talking? We will find out! #SpartansHaveFun

• Good afternoon, YDMS is looking forward to a successful LEAP 2025 Testing Week with our Spartans! Our students (Grades 6, 7, & 8) will participate in state-mandated LEAP 2025 testing April 26th - May 2nd. Testing will begin promptly each morning. Students should plan to get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast in the morning, and prepare to do their best! Please make arrangements to ensure that your student attends school regularly and on time for the entire school day on these important days. If at all possible, please refrain from scheduling routine appointments that will keep your student away from school during state testing. Finally, you may wish to have your students complete Online Tools Training available from the LDOE in preparation of testing (https://wbte.drcedirect.com/LA/portals/la). Thank you!

Peyton Parker, Youree Drive 8th Grader Student of the Year, and his Advanced English Teacher, Teri Durst, were recognized at the 40th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Service today in Shreveport. Peyton won 2nd Place in Middle School Literary Competition for his essay, “Without Prejudice.” Several of Mrs. Durst’s students and Mrs. Spann showed up to support Peyton, and to hear Holocaust Survivor Andras Lacko speak. #SpartanProud

Friday is Dress Down Day benefiting YDMS Softball team! https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/26245

End of the Year 8th Grade Activities information will be sent home Monday. The information is also posted on our website: www.youreedrive.com/o/ydmapm/article/1073064 Also, Thursday is the last day order 8th grade shirts! www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/26070

YDMS Parents: Caddo wants to hear from you! Please take our school quality survey. Your feedback is important to us! https://survey.k12insight.com/r/22-23ParentSchoolQuality

This Friday, Dress Down Day benefiting YDMS Softball! $5 https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/26245

8th Grade Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. at Broadmoor Baptist Church. More information will be coming out this week with specifics of what to wear, time of arrival, amount of tickets per student, etc.

☀️ YDMS will host our Summer Accelerate program June 5, 2023 - June 16, 2023. ☀️ The program will be from 8:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. each day. Students will receive instruction/enrichment in ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Electives. This is open to current YDMS students, 6th-8th grade. Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Please complete this survey by Friday, 5/5/2023 to enroll your student in the program. Please email Nicole Harper at anharper@caddoschools.org or Maria Edwards at msedwards@caddoschools.org with any questions. https://forms.gle/eBHDQQ3wmvniGsvm6

💛🎶🖤Congratulations to the Youree Drive Concert Band!💛🎶🖤 They earned a Superior at the District VIII Band Festival! #SpartanProud

😀😀Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up and we need YOU! 😀😀 April 17-21, 2023 Volunteer during Lunch Shifts: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4aaaa728a3ffc16-teacher1 Decorating Team https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4aaaa728a3ffc16-teacher Donations of Items https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4aaaa728a3ffc16-teacher2 Monetary Donations https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/20129

👕 🎉 8th Grade Shirts 🎉 👕 8th grade students may purchase a shirt to commemorate their 8th grade year! Proceeds from sales will go toward our 8th grade celebration. Donations are welcome and appreciated! Deadline to order is Thursday, April 13, 2023. *The shirt is not required for participation in the celebration. https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/26070