The Beehive Bulletin
York Avenue Family Newsletter - 10/31/21
Message from Mrs. Richardson
Dear York Avenue Families,
Happy Halloween! To those who celebrate, have a fun, safe, spooky night of trick or treating!
Also, Happy Diwali beginning Thursday, November 4, and Saal Mubarak, Happy New Year, on Friday, November 5.
Home & School's next Dining Night Out is on Tuesday, November 2nd at Frank's Pizza (802 W 2nd St, Lansdale, PA 19446) from noon-10:00 pm. Call or order online. Don't forget to mention York Avenue! They donate a percentage of TOTAL sales for the entire day to our school.
Reminders:
- Tuesday, November 2: No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences &
H&S Dining Night Out at Frank's Pizza
- Thursday, , November 4 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Please bring ID whenever you are picking up your child in the office. Remind others who are responsible for picking up your child also.
Warmly,
Dipa Richardson
Principal
Upcoming Week
Tuesday, November 2 - No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences & H&S Dining Night Out at Frank's Pizza
Wednesday, November 3 - Day 3
Thursday, November 4 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 5 - Day 4
Parent/Guardian -Teacher Conferences
Some families have selected to attend parent/guardian-teacher conferences in the building. If you are coming into a school building for a conference on Thursday, November 4th, please remember to follow the guidelines below. Thank you for your cooperation.
Masks must be worn at all times when inside the building.
- During the conference, social distancing must be maintained greater than 6 feet apart.
November Lunch Menu
Suzuki Violin Lessons- Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Students
Counselor's Corner
What a busy start to the school year it has been! I’ve enjoyed seeing so many of your students back in the building and learning in the classrooms together. So far this year I have taught introductory guidance lessons in K-6, Personal Safety lessons in K-4, and Safe2Say lessons in 5-6. The students remember the personal safety rules from year to year and are reminded to talk to their safe adults at home about the lessons. Next month my guidance lessons will focus on Bully-Prevention in K-6. Our personal safety lessons teach us that it is okay to Recognize, Refuse, and Report unsafe touches. This same message is reiterated in bully-prevention.
As the holiday season is approaching, please look for a form coming home with your child (click here for a copy of it). We receive community donations and have a very generous staff and we will work with families who may be in need this season. Feel free to reach out to me if we can be of assistance. Forms will go home the week of November 1 and will be due back to me by Monday, November 15.
With the start of a new school year and with our children adapting to the new normal we live in, you may notice some signs of stress or anxiety in your children- or in yourself! Below is a quick resource article from Hanson College BC. You may find some helpful tips in managing feelings of discomfort, anxiety, and stress.
Breathing and Grounding Exercises
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Becky Murray
York Ave School Counselor
215-368-6002 x1688
Disabilities Awareness Month
OCTOBER 18 - NOVEMBER 18
North Penn will be celebrating and honoring those who have a disability and how they impact and contribute to the world. To learn more about this please, click the link the below:
News from Home & School
Supporting students and staff is the heart of what we do. There is always room for more VOLUNTEERS! Please reach out to yahomeandschool@gmail.com to learn more or click here to sign up.
You can also connect on Facebook @ York Avenue Elementary Home & School
For more information, please see the attached flier or reach out to the 2021-22 H&S Board.
President
John Benedix
610-937-9635
Treasurer
Meredith Kim
215-313-7476
Secretary
Michelle Hynes
215-589-3699
More Ways to Support York Avenue
AMAZONSMILE
Direct your charity dollars via AmazonSmile!
SHOPRITE FOR MY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Do you shop at ShopRite? Have family members that shop there? Sign your rewards card up at the link below and pick York Ave Elem and we will automatically be credited for any Box Top rewards that are purchased.
York Avenue Elementary School
Email: richardp@npenn.org
Website: https://york.npenn.org/
Location: 700 York Avenue, Lansdale, PA, 19446
Phone: 215-368-6002