North Hills News North Hills Elementary School “Children Are Our Future” January 2012 1330 North Hills Rd. York, PA 17406 (717) 846-6789
Upcoming Events NOTE: In the event of a 1 or 2 hour delay, 1/2 - School Resumes breakfast will not be served. 1/9 - CYSD School Board meeting 7:15 PM ESC Attendance Information 1/10 - Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting 5:30 PM ESC This is just a reminder that if your child is late to 1/11- NHE PTO meeting 10AM in the cafeteria school due to a doctor, dental, or other medical 1/16 - No school - Martin Luther King’s Birthday appointment, a note is required from the doctor or 1/16- CYSD School Board meeting 7:15 PM ESC medical professional verifying the appointment. 1/17 & 1/18 - No school - Teacher In-Service 1/20 - Family Movie Night Please review the “Attendance Information” in the 2011-2012 Student/Parent Handbook. As with most Inclement Weather Information children, it is not unusual to miss days due to an illness. However, when this occurs, it is necessary In the case of inclement weather, it may be to have a BLUE excuse card signed by the parent or necessary to implement a delay or cancellation for guardian stating the reason the student was absent. the students of CYSD. This decision is made by the A BLUE card is also required for educational trips, Superintendent and applies to all buildings in the preceded by the completion of the Educational Trip district. If the area is forecasted to receive sleet, request form. This is part of the Pennsylvania snow, or other inclement weather, please tune in to School Law. If five days pass and a BLUE card is a radio or television station. The following stations not returned, the absence becomes unexcused. will broadcast information regarding a delay or cancellation: After 10 absences, a student may receive a note from NHE requiring a doctor’s note for any future Radio Television absences. If your child is experiencing a special WSBA 910 AM WGAL Channel 8 medical problem, please contact the school nurse WLPA 1490 AM ABC 27 and submit a letter from your child’s doctor WARM 103.3 FM WHP TV 21 pertaining to the medical condition. WQXA 105.7 FM WITF-TV 33 WROZ 101.3 FM WPMT FOX 43 If there are any concerns regarding attendance, WLAN 96.9 FM please contact the school.
You may also call the Central York School District automatic switchboard at 846-6789 from 5:00 PM – The Central York School District is committed to 7:00 AM. Finally, you can visit the Central York providing educational opportunities through which School District website at: all students strive to achieve their full potential. www.cysd.k12.pa.us North Hills News North Hills Elementary School “Children Are Our Future” January 2012 1330 North Hills Rd. York, PA 17406 (717) 846-6789
Guidance Corner North Hills Family Night Friday, In guidance this month, sixth grade students will continue our practice with problem solving and January 20! group communication skills. Our fifth grade students will be taking part in a lesson emphasizing Come out Friday, January 20 to North Hills respect for self and others. The fourth grade Elementary and enjoy a family movie night. This students will be role-playing using “I-messages” event will begin at 6:30 in the North Hills GYM. and reinforcing positive ways to express our Look for the family night flyer in your child’s book emotions during our monthly lesson. bag this week. Hope to see you at family movie night. We know that the previous month of holiday preparations can be stressful for everyone, even our Mr. Leese & Mrs. Thorius students. As the New Year is upon us, please keep us aware of any changes or circumstances which Announce the Phys. Ed. Classes of may affect your student’s academic performance or the Month social and emotional well being here at school. Continued communication between home and The following classes have earned the Physical school helps our students to feel more secure and Education Class of the Month award for December bodes well for continued academic success. in Mr. Leese's & Mrs. Thorius’ classes:
Mrs. Kessel (school counselor) may be reached at Grade 4: Miss O’Holla 717-846-6789 ext.1803 or [email protected] . Grade 5: Mrs. Wertz, Mrs. Kot, and
Mrs. Wilson
Grade 6: Mrs. Doherty, Miss Johnson, and
Miss Maiuro
Winter Band, Orchestra, and North Hills PRIDE Choral Programs Please remind your child to show their North Hills PRIDE everyday. What PRIDE Stands For! We would like to congratulate the 5th and 6th Grade Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on their outstanding P = Positive performances at this year’s Winter Program. Their R = Responsible hard work and dedication was evident in the quality I = Involved of their respective programs. Keep up the great D = Diverse work! E = Empathetic North Hills News North Hills Elementary School “Children Are Our Future” January 2012 1330 North Hills Rd. York, PA 17406 (717) 846-6789
SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH HILLS
NAME: Alyssa Lehnhart TEACHER: Ms. Bean WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT 4TH GRADE? My favorite thing about 4th grade is the teachers and friends. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? I like that the principals are really nice. INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: I play soccer and I play with my dog. SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: I have been to Busch Gardens in West Virginia. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? I like Ant Farm. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? I like to play out in the snow and not coming to school. ______
NAME: Alexis McAnnaney TEACHER: Mr. Deffinbaugh WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT 5TH GRADE? Math because of multiplication WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? Teachers and staff INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: Softball. I’m a pitcher. SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: Half of my family is from Hawaii. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Shake It Up Chicago WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? Hot chocolate and sledding
NAME: Ben Fetter TEACHER: Mr. Lupold WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT 6TH GRADE? Going to JA Biztown WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? The PAWS assemblies INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: Music SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: I play three instruments. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Wipeout WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? I get to go tubing down my grandpa’s hill.