The Beehive Bulletin
York Avenue Family Newsletter - 12/19/21
Message from Mrs. Richardson
Dear York Avenue Families,
As many of us approach a winter break, I hope you look forward to celebrating with your beloved family and friends, restoring energy, and showing gratitude for all you’ve achieved and overcome in the last year. There has been excitement in the air with the long break approaching. We're having a holiday spirit week from 12/20-12/23. Please see the flyer to celebrate each day as we close out 2021! Also, Ms. Taylor is making a holiday sing along for our students to enjoy in the classroom on Thursday.
The end of the 1st Trimester was on Thursday, December 2nd. Progress Reports will be released on Monday, December 20th, 2021. Families can access them on Infinite Campus after 12:00 pm.
The YA gear fundraiser items have arrived. John Benedix, H&S President, and/or Noelle Benedix will be at the YA playground to distribute materials to those who ordered them on Tuesday (12/21) and Thursday (12/23) during dismissal time. If there are families that are unable to pick up at that time, please contact Noelle at noelledegregorio@yahoo.com or (267)-254-8018 (text messages preferred) to arrange for porch pick up at their house.
Happy Kwanzaa and Merry Christmas! Best wishes for a joyous and restorative season!
A few reminders for upcoming events:
- Wednesday: Virtual Kwanzaa celebration (info below) Recorded chorus & strings concert (info below)
- Thursday: PJ Day- come in your comfy, cozy pjs on the last school day of 2021
- Friday: No School
- No School 12/24-1/2/22. See you on January 3, 2022.
Warmly,
Dipa Richardson
Principal
Upcoming Week
Tuesday, December 21 - Day 1
Wednesday, December 22 - Day 2
Thursday, December 23 - Day 3
Kwanzaa Celebration
Chorus & Strings Concert
We'll view them as a school after break to celebrate their accomplishments. Thank you to Ms. Taylor and Ms. Hopf and our students for their hard work and creativity.
Reading Corner
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION’S READ ACROSS AMERICA
This is a year-round program that focuses on motivating children to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone and for everyone.
Each month, books are recommended for elementary, middle grades and young adults around a theme. The titles featured include books that students can see themselves reflected in, as well as books that allow readers to see a world or a character that might be different than them.
December 2021 Theme: Lend a Hand
Elementary
Middle Grades
Learn more about Read Across America
Counselor's Corner
This time of year can be stressful in lots of different ways. As the season is underway, I wanted to take a moment and focus on YOU. Most of the time, we are so focused on our children, and doing what we can to support them. But, it is equally important to remember that our children look to us and model our behavior. If we can treat ourselves the way we want our children to treat themselves and others (with kindness and self-compassion) they are more likely to follow suit.
Below is a quick article to serve as a reminder to check in on yourself and give yourself some grace. (Remember: you have to secure your life jacket before you can help your loved ones!)
Anxiety and Being Kind to Yourself
Take care.
Becky Murray
215-853-1688
December Lunch Menu
News from Home & School
Supporting students and staff is the heart of what we do. There's 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
Vice President
Tony Di Domizio
267-640-6636
Treasurer
Meredith Kim
215-313-7476
Secretary
Michelle Hynes
215-589-3699
More Ways to Support York Avenue
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York Avenue Elementary School
Email: richardp@npenn.org
Website: https://york.npenn.org/
Location: 700 York Avenue, Lansdale, PA, 19446
Phone: 215-368-6002