North Hills News North Hills Elementary School “Children Are Our Future” January 2013 1330 North Hills Rd. York, PA 17406 (717) 846-6789 Upcoming Events NOTE: In the event of a 1 or 2 hour delay, breakfast will not be served. 1/7 - CYSD School Board meeting 7:15 PM ESC Attendance Information 1/8 - Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting 5:30 PM ESC This is just a reminder that if your child is late to 1/9 - NHE PTO meeting 6:30 PM in the cafeteria school due to a doctor, dental, or other medical 1/14 – CYSD School Board meeting 7:15 PM ESC appointment, a note is required from the doctor or 1/18 - No school – Teacher In-Service medical professional verifying the appointment. 1/21 – No school – Martin Luther King’s Birthday 1/25 - Family Movie Night Please review the “Attendance Information” in the 2012-2013 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 to have a BLUE excuse card signed by the parent or In the case of inclement weather, it may be guardian stating the reason the student was absent. necessary to implement a delay or cancellation for A BLUE card is also required for educational trips, the students of CYSD. This decision is made by the preceded by the completion of the Educational Trip Superintendent and applies to all buildings in the request form. This is part of the Pennsylvania district. If the area is forecasted to receive sleet, School Law. If five days pass and a BLUE card is snow, or other inclement weather, please tune in to not returned, the absence becomes unexcused. a radio or television station. The following stations will broadcast information regarding a delay or After 10 absences, a student may receive a note cancellation: from NHE requiring a doctor’s note for any future absences. If your child is experiencing a special Radio Television medical problem, please contact the school nurse WSBA 910 AM WGAL Channel 8 and submit a letter from your child’s doctor WLPA 1490 AM ABC 27 pertaining to the medical condition. WARM 103.3 FM WHP TV 21 WQXA 105.7 FM WITF-TV 33 If there are any concerns regarding attendance, WROZ 101.3 FM WPMT FOX 43 please contact the school. WLAN 96.9 FM 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 2013 1330 North Hills Rd. York, PA 17406 (717) 846-6789 hard work and dedication was evident in the quality Guidance Corner of their respective programs. Keep up the great Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone had a happy and healthy work! holiday season. North Hills Family Night Friday, In the month of January our students in fourth and fifth grade will be learning ways to effectively handle “bullying-like” January 25! behaviors. We will discuss the difference between when something is rude, mean, or bullying in fourth grade. Our fifth Come out Friday, January 25 to North Hills graders will discuss the book Trouble Talk and ways to combat unkind words and peer conflict in a positive way. Elementary and enjoy a family movie night. This event will begin at 6:30 in the North Hills GYM. In sixth grade this month, students will examine ways to Look for the family night flyer in your child’s book handle decision-making and conflict resolution. After bag next week. Hope to see you at family movie January, our sixth grade guidance lessons will begin to focus night. on career interests and exploration, as well as preparation for the middle school. Mr. Leese & Mrs. Thorius Announce the As always, please contact Mrs. Kessel at 846-6789 ext 1803 Phys. Ed. Classes of the Month or [email protected] with any concerns. The following classes have earned the Physical __________________________________________________ Education Class of the Month award for December in Mr. Leese's & Mrs. Thorius’ classes: Super Bowl Reading Challenge Grade 4: Mrs. Barley and Mrs. George Today North Hills will “kickoff” a friendly reading Grade 5: Miss Smith competition to see which classroom can read the most minutes during the month of January. Each week, students will receive Grade 6: Mr. Lupold a football to log their reading minutes both at school and at home. Keep an eye on our football field across from the North Hills PRIDE cafeteria to see which class is in the lead! One classroom from each grade level will be declared the winners of the reading Please remind your child to show their challenge on Friday, February 1st. Happy Reading! North Hills PRIDE everyday. __________________________________________________ What PRIDE Stands For! P = Positive Winter Band, Orchestra, and Choral R = Responsible Programs I = Involved D = Diverse We would like to congratulate the 5th and 6th Grade E = Empathetic Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on their outstanding performances at this year’s Winter Program. Their North Hills News North Hills Elementary School “Children Are Our Future” January 2013 1330 North Hills Rd. York, PA 17406 (717) 846-6789 SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH HILLS NAME: Siera Guinard TEACHER: Mrs. George WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT 4TH GRADE? You learn more. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? That North Hills is respectful. FAVORITE SUBJECT: Science INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: I’ve played softball for five years. SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: I was trying to be Superman and jumped off my chair into a toy box. I had to get five stitches under my eye. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? You have fun doing stuff like sledding. _______________________________________________________________________ NAME: Naomi Brabham TEACHER: Miss Smith WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT 5TH GRADE? They give you harder problems. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? The school is pretty big, and in the hall there’s more than just one grade. FAVORITE SUBJECT: Math INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: I like to ride my bike with my mom and to play soccer. SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: I collect rocks. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? Going outside and building different things and having snowball fights. NAME: Emma White TEACHER: Mrs. Simonds-Flannagan WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT 6TH GRADE? I like that we switch for Language Arts and Math. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? What I like best is the Music Room because we have the keyboards for the laptops. FAVORITE SUBJECT: Writing INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: I play the piano, and I like to draw. SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: I have a really big family. My grandma has eleven brothers and sisters, and she had six children. We have to rent out a fire hall for Christmas! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? I like to sled with my friends and my brother. North Hills News North Hills Elementary School “Children Are Our Future” January 2013 1330 North Hills Rd. York, PA 17406 (717) 846-6789 SPOTLIGHT ON MRS. WALTERSDORFF NAME: Melissa Waltersdorff POSITION AT NORTH HILLS: Title 1 Assistant HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT NORTH HILLS? 4 months WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? I love working with students and staff! FAVORITE SUBJECT: Language Arts INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: Spending time with my family, playing with my dog, watching ice hockey, and cooking SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: I am related to President Herbert Hoover. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? Playing in the snow with my sons and our dog SPOTLIGHT ON MRS. THOMAN NAME: Mrs. Thoman POSITION AT NORTH HILLS: 5th Grade Teacher HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT NORTH HILLS? 12 years WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT 5TH GRADE? I love the challenge and excitement of the grade level. 5th grade is a challenging year academically, but it is also a time of growth. I love seeing how the students bloom and mature throughout the year. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT NORTH HILLS? The FANTASTIC students. We have the best kiddos around! FAVORITE SUBJECT: It is hard to pick just one… Lately, I have been on a history kick! I’ve been reading a lot about the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era. INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL: I enjoy spending time with Mr. Thoman and my two children, gardening, reading, and watching my favorite sports teams! SOMETHING INTERESTING NOBODY KNOWS ABOUT YOU: I once gave CPR to a fish… WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT A SNOW DAY? The best part of a snow day is the unexpected day off! Our days are so busy, and to have a “bonus” day with my family is wonderful. I am able to just spend time with my son and daughter. .