Elementary School News Archive 2010-2011: Young Elementary News

YOUNG ES PHOTOS: Principal Gets Pie in the Eye

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Austin Franklin, Young's top Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser, was rewarded for his efforts recently. He earned the honor of planting a pie in the face of Young Principal Shirlyn Ross (shown below).

YOUNG ES PHOTOS: Students Observe 'Go Texan' Day

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Students at Young recently observed "Go Texan" Day. Event photos follow:

DANCING WITH THE PRINCIPALS: Ross & Ross Find Some 'Satisfaction'

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Contestants: Shirlyn Ross, principal, Young Elementary; and Dan Ross, her husband
Song: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Dance: Cha Cha

Shirlyn and Dan begin their dance number in Lawrence Welk mode.

Play a little Rolling Stones music, however, and their mood changes entirely.

"Hey, hey, hey... that's what I say."

A combination of elegance and Saturday night boogie-down madness.

"Remember that night at the Pasadena Drive-In?"

YOUNG ES PHOTO: Food Drive Eases Needs of Local Families

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Young students combined efforts to stage a holiday food drive for needy families. (Below) Students show off the result of their collection efforts.

YOUNG ES PHOTOS: Gingerbread 'Manhunt' Has Sweet Finish

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Young students went on a scavenger hunt recently to find 20 gingerbread men hidden around the school. Afterward, students were treated to gingerbread cookies and milk. Event photos follow.

YOUNG ES PHOTOS: Students Take Part In Mock Election Day

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Students at Young observed Election Day just like everyone else. The school arranged a mock election complete with signs, registration tables and a ballot box to receive votes. Event photos follow.

YOUNG ES PHOTO: Fourth-Graders Earn Breakfast With 'Moose'

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Fourth-graders at Young won the opportunity eat breakfast with "Moose," the school's reading mascot, recently. The fourth-graders were the first in the school to reach their reading goal for the first nine weeks. Event photo follows.