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Yankee Ridge Multilingual Elementary School

Stronger Together. Leading for the Future.

About Yankee Ridge Multilingual

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Welcome to Yankee Ridge Multilingual Elementary

Yankee Ridge Multilingual is one of five elementary schools in Urbana School District 116 serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the Spanish and French Dual Language programs. 

Yankee Ridge Multilingual students, staff, and parents believe in the importance of working together to support student success and academic achievement. Establishing effective communication is a priority. Parents are recognized as having a significant role in their child’s education. Yankee Ridge Multilingual will be utilizing a common parent communication platform. It is important the school has an updated email address for each child’s family, because school newsletters are sent out via email and parent communication platform. Activities are planned and implemented to support parents in this role. Important information about school and classroom activities are included in weekly newsletters, information shared during Family Nights, Parent/Teacher Conferences, phone calls, and individual written communications. Parents are welcome to visit classrooms (with prior arrangement). School or district approved surveys are used as a “needs assessment” to help determine the direction of parent/family involvement activities. 

School Improvement Goals

Each year, our schools develp School Improvement Goals to guide continuous growth and student success. By focusing on key areas for improvment, we can strengthen teaching and learning, support student well-being, and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. 

Attendance

By May 2027, Yankee Ridge will increase their overall consistent school attendance rate to 85%.

Culture & Climate

By the end of the 2026-27 school year the percentage of incidents of physical aggression between students will be reduced by 10%.

Reading

By May 2027, the number of students meeting or exceeding their reading growth and grade-level benchmarks will have increased.

Math

By May of 2027, 61% of 1st-5th grade students and 73% of K students will meet or exceed their projected growth goal in math.

Family Engagment

All families are encouraged to actively participate in their student’s learning and to engage in school and PTA sponsored school events. Including the following:

  • Join our strong, active PTA
  • French & Spanish Dual Language Parent Meetings
  • Back to School Night
  • Family Conferences
  • Assemblies
  • PBIS Celebrations
  • Family Reading/Literacy Night
  • Fine Arts Performances
  • Fun & Field Day
  • National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID)
  • Latine Hertiage Night Celebration
  • Black History Night Celebration
  • French International Night 

Family Academic Support and Engagement (FASE) events are district‑required, interactive quarterly workshops held in Urbana School District to strengthen student achievement by actively involving families in the learning process. These events bring students and families together to learn about academic standards, curriculum, and School Improvement Plan goals, while engaging in hands‑on learning activities they can continue at home.

Rather than functioning as traditional “sit‑and‑get” sessions, FASE events prioritize meaningful engagement, collaboration, and practical strategies. They equip families with tools and materials that support learning beyond the classroom, reinforcing the district’s commitment to consistent, district‑wide family engagement as a key driver of student success.

September: Curriculum Night

This is an opportunity to meet your student's teachers, learn more about what they will learn this year and explore ways to support your student’s success.

November: Family Reading Night

Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event encouraging families to spend quality time reading together. When families read together, you create a positive at-home learning environment that fosters language arts skills and a rich love for literacy and reading.

February: Social Emotional Learning Night

Learn more about our SEL curriculum, 7 Mindsets, through engaging activities that build real-life skills for emotional well-being and foster community connection.

March: Math and Science Night

Explore math and science concepts through interactive, hands-on activities that promote curiosity & problem-solving.