YES Prep North Rankin Elementary

This month’s Wellness Wednesday theme is strategies for effective stress management as we wrap up the school year.

The final days of school can feel exciting, overwhelming and exhausting all at once. Taking care of your mental wellness is important during times of transition and change.

Here are a few strategies to help manage stress:
🧠 Identify what may be causing stress and give yourself time to reflect
🎧 Make time for activities that help you recharge and relax
🚶 Build healthy habits through movement, rest and balanced meals
💬 Reach out for support when things start to feel overwhelming

As summer begins, remember to slow down, reset and make space for rest. Small steps can make a big difference.

Houston’s soccer spirit is taking over the city and YES Prep is joining the celebration this weekend at Copa Univision! ⚽🔥

Families are invited to stop by the YES Prep booth at Houston Sports Park for a day filled with community, games, giveaways, and soccer fun as excitement builds around the World Cup coming to Houston.

YES Prep student athletes will be onsite representing their campuses and showcasing championship trophies during the event. Visitors can test their skills at our soccer challenge, meet the team, learn more about YES Prep schools across Houston, and enter for a chance to win official World Cup soccer balls and jerseys.

📍 Houston Sports Park
12131 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77045

🗓️ Saturday, May 30
⏰ 8 a.m.

Come celebrate Houston’s love for the game with us this weekend. 💙



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¡La energía del fútbol está llenando a la ciudad y YES Prep se une a la celebración este fin de semana en Copa Univision! ⚽🔥

Las familias están invitadas a visitar la mesa de YES Prep en Houston Sports Park para disfrutar de un día lleno de comunidad, juegos, premios y diversión futbolera mientras crece la emoción por la Copa Mundial que llegará a Houston.

Estudiantes atletas de YES Prep estarán presentes representando a sus escuelas y mostrando trofeos de campeonato durante el evento. Los visitantes podrán poner a prueba sus habilidades en nuestro reto de fútbol, conocer al equipo, aprender más sobre las escuelas YES Prep en Houston y participar para ganar balones y camisetas oficiales de la Copa Mundial.

📍 Houston Sports Park
12131 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77045
🗓️ Sábado, 30 de mayo
⏰ 8 a.m.

¡Venga a celebrar con YES Prep el amor de del futbol en Houston este fin de semana! 💙

At North Rankin Elementary, interventionist Kabrina White is helping students build confidence through literacy, consistency, and care. As a Level IV-designated educator, she creates classrooms where students are challenged, supported, and reminded every day that they are capable of everything they can imagine.

Her story reflects the life-changing impact of educators who lead with both high expectations and heart.

Read more about this outstanding educator on the blog: https://bit.ly/KabrinaWhite

Houston’s soccer spirit is heating up as the World Cup has the city buzzing with anticipation, and YES Prep is joining the fun at Copa Univision! ⚽🔥

Join us on May 30 at 8 a.m. at Houston Sports Park for an afternoon full of community, games, and fun as Houston celebrates the excitement surrounding the World Cup atmosphere coming to the city.

Stop by the YES Prep booth to meet our team, learn more about our schools, enjoy activities, and enter our raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes. 👀

📍 Houston Sports Park
12131 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77045

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

A strong summer can help set the tone for a strong school year ☀️📚

Summer Programming gives selected students the opportunity to strengthen academic skills, build confidence, and prepare for what comes next through targeted learning and support.

Programs include accelerated learning, bilingual support, enrichment opportunities, credit recovery, and more, all designed to help students continue growing beyond the classroom year.

Families of eligible students are encouraged to review their messages and Skyward for registration details and next steps.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/YEStoSummer

There’s still time to share your voice. 💬

The End-of-Year Family Survey is open now through May 19, and we want to hear from you.

Your feedback helps us understand what is working well and how we can continue improving the support we provide to students and families across YES Prep.

Every response matters and helps strengthen the connection between school and home.

📋 Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/YESFamilySurvey

Teachers, this is your sign to take the next step. 🚀

The YES Prep Signature Hiring Event is happening THIS Saturday.

Join an award-winning team where educators are supported, developed, and empowered to make a lasting impact in the classroom every day.

Meet campus leaders, interview on the spot, and explore teaching opportunities across all YES Prep schools, all in one morning.

You could even leave with an offer the same day!!

📍 YES Prep Southside Secondary
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

RSVP today: https://bit.ly/YES-SHE2026

FAMILY UPDATE – Please make sure to read this month's Family Update. Topics covered include:

⭐ Senior Signing Day 2026
⭐ Summer Programming
⭐ Transportation Registration for 2026–2027
⭐ Commencement
⭐ End-of-Year Family Survey
and more!

For these and other topics, visit https://bit.ly/YPfamilyupdates

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ACTUALIZACIÓN FAMILIAR – Asegúrese de leer la Actualización Familiar de este mes. Los temas cubiertos incluyen:

⭐ Senior Signing Day 2026
⭐ Programación de Verano
⭐ Registro de Transporte para 2026–2027
⭐ Graduaciones
⭐ Encuesta Familiar de Fin de Año
¡y más!

Para estos y otros temas, haga clic https://www.yesprep.org/news/family-comms

Summer learning starts next month ☀️📚

YES Prep Summer Programming gives selected students the opportunity to strengthen skills, build confidence, and stay on track ahead of the new school year.

Programs include accelerated learning, bilingual support, enrichment opportunities, credit recovery, and more, all designed to support student growth in a structured and engaging environment.

Families of eligible students should check their messages in Skyward for registration information and next steps.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/YEStoSummer

Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you. 💬

As the school year comes to a close, YES Prep families are invited to complete our anonymous End-of-Year Family Survey.

In just a few minutes, your feedback can help us celebrate what is going well and improve how we support students and families in the future.

📋 Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/YESFamilySurvey