Bulldog Blast
Principal's Monthly Newsletter
Inclement Weather - 'Tis the Season!
Should inclement weather come our way during the winter season (or at any point during the school year), be sure to watch the news for updates regarding delays and closures. The link from below also includes details specific to York Elementary in the event of inclement weather. Stay informed by watching the TV news, reading emails/texts sent from WCPSS, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Stay safe!
Positivity Project at York Elementary
The basic jist of the Positivity Project is Other People Matter!
To sum up positive psychology in just three words – Other People Matter...PERIOD. Anything that builds relationships between and among people is going to make you happy.
As a school, we will officially kick off #OtherPeopleMatter for Year 2 by learning about what that means starting September 10th. All students will learn about each of the 24 character strengths that exist in each of us. Some are more strong than others. To see what your top/bottom character strengths are click here to take the free VIA character strength survey. Share your strengths with your child. Ask them what they feel their character strengths are. Think about ways to incorporate this at home and share it with us through Twitter or Facebook...#EveryBulldogMatters!
Week of September 10-14 = Other People Matter Mindset
Week of September 17-21 = Curiosity
Week of September 24-18 = Teamwork/Citizenship
Week of October 1-5 = Open Mindedness
Week of October 8-12 = Identifying & Appreciating Good in Others
Week of October 15-19 = Integrity
Week of October 22-26 = Perspective
Week of October 29-November 2 = Creativity
Week of November 5-9 = Bravery
Week of November 12-16 = Gratitude
Week of November 19-23 = Gratitude continued
Week of November 26-30 = Other People Matter Mindset - Knowing my words & actions affect others
Week of December 3-7 = Kindness
Week of December 10-14 = Humility
Week of December 17-21 = Self-control
Week of December 24-28 = Winter Break - Practice showing #OtherPeopleMatter any way you can (review the strengths above and put one into practice this week)
Week of December 31-January 4 = Wild Card/Make up any of the character strengths missed or in need of review
Week of January 7-11 = Perseverance
Week of January 14-18 = Hope/Optimism
Week of January 21-25 = Prudence
Week of January 28-February 1 = Other People Matter Mindset - Supporting others when they struggle
Week of February 4-8 = Social Intelligence
Week of February 11-15 = Love
Week of February 18-22 = Wild Card/Make up any of the character strengths missed or in need of review
Week of February 25-March 1 = Zest/Enthusiasm
***To learn more, please visit the Positivity Project Website.
Member Hub
Have you joined our PTA yet? Please think about becoming a member!
We are striving for 100% participation and are currently under 50%.
Member Hub is a brand new communication tool that has been made available to all North Carolina PTA's this year. Member Hub is great because it provides ONE place for all organization communication to take place. At York, our goal is use Member Hub to announce various events, volunteer/donation opportunities, and simplify classroom communication between parents/teachers. Please consider joining Member Hub today, check out our calendar for a glimpse of what to expect this year and find ways you can support York, such as linking your Harris Teeter VIC card or joining the PTA. And keep in mind that this is a new technology, thank you for being patient with us as we work out the kinks.
Plan to visit Member Hub frequently to stay in the loop about all of the wonderful happenings at York Elementary!
Weather Bug System
Our Weather Bug System/weather data is streaming live! Check out the Weather Bug app to take a look at the weather at York!
To access our weather data go to:
Look for J.W. York's Unit
We are one of the few public elementary schools that has this exciting weather technology. This system, that was installed last year thanks to the fundraising efforts of our families and PTA, will continue to enhance our students' curriculum in all core areas as well as STEM related projects.
Start playing around on the WeatherBug App today: (It's FREE!)
Make YORK your pin! Download the WeatherSTEM app.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Breakdown for Parents
Monthly YES Events - Save the date!
February 5-11 – Writer in Residence for 1st grade students
February 11-15 – Bus Driver Appreciation Week
February 12 – 100th DAY OF SCHOOL!
February 12 – Bulldog Bonanza Kick Off – More to come home about this via PTA fliers
February 15 – Early Release @ 1:15 pm
February 18 – Teacher Workday – No school for students
February 19 – Inclement weather makeup day = WE HAVE SCHOOL
February 21 – Monthly school tour @ 10:00 am - Lobby
February 21 – PTA Executive Board Meeting @ 4:30 pm – the SPACE – All are welcome
February 22 – 4th grade field trip
February 23 – PTA sponsored “Date Night of Giving” (Adults only) @ 6:00 pm - North Hills Club – More to come out about this via PTA & fliers
February 25 – Out to Eat School Spirit Night – location McDonald's (off Millbrook/Glenwood)
February 26 – 3rd quarter interim reports go home