The Beehive Bulletin
York Avenue Family Newsletter - 10/24/21
Message from Mrs. Richardson
Dear York Avenue Families,
Thank you for coming out to join the Glow Run fun! Friday night exemplified the spirit and power of a supportive community. I loved seeing our students have fun while rooting and encouraging one another to run laps.
Also, this week our students had a chance to attend the Book Fair in person. I could hear their excitement from my office and had to visit myself to see what the buzz was about!
Thanks to our Home and School parents and volunteers who beautifully set up the Book Fair and Glow Run and were here each day to make sure students were able to purchase books. We could not have done it without all of you!
We truly have an amazing Home & School Association. If you are interested in seeing how you can take part in the great work they do, reach out to the email at the bottom of the newsletter!
Hope you're having a great weekend!
A few reminders for upcoming events:
- Friday, October 29-- Early Dismissal, 12:35pm--Lunch is Grab and Go with children eating at home
Warmly,
Dipa Richardson
Principal
Upcoming Week
Tuesday, October 26 - Day 2
Wednesday, October 27 - Day 3
Thursday, October 28 -Day 4
Friday, October 29 - Day 1- Last day of the Spirit Wear Sale
Parent/Guardian -Teacher Conferences
On Tuesday, November 2 and Thursday, November 4, all elementary families will have the opportunity to participate in parent/guardian - teacher conferences.
Due to the district currently being in “High” transmission, the district is encouraging conferences to be held virtually. However, we will be offering a limited number of “in person” conferences on Thursday, November 4. Please reach out to your child's teacher.
NP All Things Equity Event
The evening will feature district leaders who will focus conversation on North Penn's efforts toward diversity, equity and inclusion, progress on its equity journey and the goals for this important work.
The one-night FREE event is part of the NPSD Community Education Program's Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Time series.
October 26 @ 7:00 pm
Educational Services Center, 401 East Hancock Street, Lansdale
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:
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.
October 2021: Create Change
Some of the monthly featured books can be found in the YA library, the Lansdale Public Library or other libraries in the area.
Change Sings
As a young Black girl leads others on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to change the world, their communities, and themselves. Read more...
The Magic in Changing Your Stars
Intermediate Grades
Full of disappointment after bungling his audition to play the Scarecrow in The Wiz, Black fifth-grader Ailey Benjamin Lane is magically transported to the year 1939 where he meets his own grandfather and legendary tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Read more...
Learn More About Read Across America
York Avenue Spirt Wear
News from Home & School
Please take a look at Home & School's Newsletter to learn about open volunteer positions.
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
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