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January 8th - January 14th: Weekly Publication
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NOHL CANYON HIGHLIGHTS
NOHL CANYON ANNOUNCEMENTS
Universal Prekindergarten Parent Orientation - January 11, 2023
Universal Prekindergarten Parent Orientation - January 11, 2023 @ 5:00pm
If you have a child born on or before April 2, 2019 then this meeting is for you. Learn about all the high quality early learning programs and how to register.
Open Enrollment Process Begins January 17th!!
The Online “Open Enrollment” period begins on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and ends at 4:00PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Visit https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/open-enrollment for details (site will be updated in January)
*Open Enrollment is the process for families to apply to attend a school not in their residential boundaries. Current Nohl Canyon Open Enrollment students still need to complete the process each school year.
AHA - Kids Heart Challenge Kick-off: January 20th
Dear Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on January 20th!! We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off!
- REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/NohlCanyon download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
- TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off!
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts! Students that complete Finn’s Mission will get a SPECIAL lunch with Principal Jones!!
Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!
Last School Year - Nohl Canyon was recognized as the #1 school in OUSD for donations to AHA!!
TK - 4th Grade Primary Music Winter Program; January 27th
January 27th: Primary Music Winter Program (Parents may attend)
TK/K: 8:30
3rd/4th: 9:15
1st/2nd: 10:30
5th and 6th Grade VAPA Winter Showcase - January 27th:
Come for the mid-year performance of Band, Choir, & Strings, and to see the Art Showcase!
Friday, January 27, 2023
5th Grade 1:00pm-1:30pm
6th Grade 1:50pm-2:20pm
Nohl Canyon Quad
Villa Park High School Mini Dance Clinic - January 29th!
Spartan Mini Dance Clinic is open to grades K-8th.
Clinic: January 29th
Time: 12:00 pm - 3 pm
For more information, please contact Jennifer Howerton at jhowerton@orangeusd.org
Kids Run the OC - Save the Date
Nohl Canyon will have a parent meeting in January (Date TBA) for all interested participants.
Race Date: May 6, 2023
Training will begin in February
Kids Run the OC Flyer - DO NOT REGISTER! Information will be provided at parent meeting
Highlights from 2022 OC marathon!
2022 Participants!
Paul H - Top 3 in Age group for 5k
Participants prior to 5k
After School Fee Based Programs - Winter Session, Beginning week of 1/23/23
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS - FLYER
BASKETBALL
Monday 2:30PM - 3:30PM
1/23 - 3/20/23 [off 2/20]
TENNIS + PICKLEBALL
Wednesday 12:30PM - 1:30PM
1/25 - 3/15/23
**Coaches setup portable nets on
the school blacktop to create courts
VOLLEYBALL / SOCCER
Friday 2:30PM - 3:30PM
1/27 - 3/24/23 [off 2/17]
comic creators
Mondays
2:25 PM - 3:25 PM
Supervision starts at 2:15 PM
Grades 1-6 Only
2:25 PM - 3:25 PM
January 23, 30,
February 6, 13, 27,
March 6
No Class 2/20
Bricks 4 kidz
Who: 1st – 6th graders
When: Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Lunch Tables
Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
parker anderson enrichment classes
Art and Architecture
MONDAY: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20
2:30 - 3:30 pm for Grades K - 6
Creative Sculpture!
TUESDAY: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14
2:20 - 3:20 pm for Grades TK - 3
Spanish Immersion!
WEDNESDAY: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
12:35 - 1:35 pm for Grades 1 - 6
Lego Robotics!
FRIDAY: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
2:30 - 3:30 pm for Grades 1 - 6
Nohl Canyon School Counselor - Mrs. Pullin
Mrs. Pullin has served Nohl Canyon since 2014! Mrs. Pullin leads programs such as "Lunch Bunch", "Recess Rangers", "Llama Lunch Buddies (mentor program)", "Trash Treasure - Wheel of Prizes" along with supporting our teachers and students with SEL activities. Her role is to support ALL students at Nohl Canyon along with providing resources to families.
Please take a look at Mrs. Pullin's counseling webpage to learn more about her!
Nohl Canyon School Association (NCSA)
NCSA Newsletter : Dec 14
Purchase your 2022-2023 Nohl Canyon Yearbook Now!
Nohl Canyon Webstore
5th Grade Fundraising
Important Dates
January 9th: Return to School
January 16th: Holiday - MLK Jr. Day
January 20th: American Heart Association - Kids Heart Challenge Kick-off!
January 27th: Primary Music Winter Program (Parents may attend)
- TK/K: 8:30
- 3rd/4th: 9:15
- 1st/2nd: 10:30
January 27th: VAPA Winter Showcase (Parents may attend)
- 5th grade: 1:00
- 6th grade: 1:50
February 17th & 20th: Holiday - Presidents Day
Parent Information
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Survey opens for Students, Parents and Staff - Please Complete!
VOICE YOUR OPINION REGARDING NOHL CANYON!! SURVEY CLOSES ON JANUARY 13TH~
LCAP Survey: OUSD LCAP Parent Survey
The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey is now open for ALL parents to complete. OUSD truly wants to hear from you on this survey as these results will guide the (LCAP) for the 2023-2024 school year. A "Win the Day" challenge/goal for our parents is to have every family complete the survey!!
In addition to responses coming from families, students (3rd-6th) and all staff have the opportunity to complete the LCAP survey. The link for students and staff is available on their OUSD dashboard.
OUSD High School Showcases
https://www.orangeusd.org/our-schools/school-showcases
Nohl Canyon will be showcasing our excellent Lego/Robotics Team at the Villa Park HS and Canyon HS showcases!
Villa Park HS: February 1
El Modena HS: February 8
Orange HS: February 15
Canyon HS: February 22
ABSENCE HOTLINE: 714.628.5370
When calling, please leave your childs name, grade, and reason for absence
Parent Workshop Opportunities
The Special Education Department is excited to host monthly one hour parent workshops! These workshops are geared toward offering support and strategies regarding a variety of topics, including:
· Neurodiversity
· Supporting the Behavioral needs of Students with Disabilities
· Post Secondary Transition Resources
and many more!
Click the flyer link for more information!Coastal Art and Poetry Contest for students in K-12
Coastal Art & Poetry Contest for K-12 students
California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme. Application deadline is January 31, 2023. For rules, contest flyer, entry form, and helpful links for teachers and students, visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/.Up to ten winners will be selected to win $100 to an art store (art winners) or $100 to a bookstore (poetry winners). Each winner will also receive four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Each winner's sponsoring teacher will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies, courtesy of Acorn Naturalists.
Cell Phone Use - "NO CELL, BELL to BELL"
1) NO CELL from BELL to BELL - cell phones need to be turned OFF and stored in students backpack from first bell to dismissal bell.
2) Students who need to contact parents/guardians are expected to come to the front office to make the phone call.
3) Students who do not follow the guidelines:
1st occurrence: warning - expected to place phone back in backpack
2nd occurrence: cell phone confiscated - Parent Pick-up in office
COVID-19 Testing Clinics
Normal Schedule when School is in session:
Event Time: Monday to Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Event Locations: Orange Unified School District Office
OUSD is hiring for Substitute Teachers!
Immediate Substitute Teacher Positions Available
We are looking for certificated substitute teachers to help our elementary and secondary schools. If you have a bachelor’s degree, we can help you through the process to become a substitute and support your local school. We currently have substitute positions available immediately and the current pay is $160.10 for the full-day (tier 1) and can go up to $195.33 for the full day (tier 2). This is a great position for any person with a bachelor’s degree looking to help our schools while earning extra income. Please have any interested parties apply on EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1627344. Human Resources is available to walk you step-by-step through the process. Just call us at (714) 628-5539 for assistance.
Orange Unified will also be holding informational meetings on how to become an OUSD substitute teacher from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 15th and November 29th in the Panther Lab located at the District Office near the softball fields in the back parking lot (1401 N. Handy Orange, CA 92687 ). Please drop by and learn more about substitute teaching!
Nohl Canyon KIDS CORNER
Troop 6171 making stockings for local senior citizens in our community
Alana A and Tara G's soccer team, Blue Diamonds, went undefeated in the past season
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Nohl Canyon Elementary School
Email: NohlCanyonPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.orangeusd.org/nohl-canyon-elementary-school
Location: 4100 E. Nohl Ranch Rd. Anaheim, California 92807
Phone: 714.997.6203
Facebook: facebook.com/NohlcanyonyelementaryschoolNCSA
Twitter: @nohlcanyon