The Beehive Bulletin
York Avenue Family Newsletter - 3/20/22
Message from Mrs. Richardson
Dear York Avenue Families,
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is 3/21 - 3/25 and Monday is World Down Syndrome Day. Every year, on March 21, people around the world come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks. It is symbolic because people with Down syndrome have 3 copies of their 21st chromosome and it is often said that chromosomes under a microscope look like socks. Since there are three 21s, World Down Syndrome day is on March 21st (3/21). Creating an inclusive and equitable school culture that celebrates differences and empowers every student is a daily YA goal.
We're heading into week 3 of One School, One Book. Continue to keep up with the chapters. Click here for the parent letter and calendar.
Please join our student council sponsored YA Spirit Week. Check out the flier.
A few reminders for upcoming events:
- Monday, 3/21- NP Rock Your Socks
- Tuesday, 3/22 - Hoodie Day
- Wednesday, 3/23 - Wacky Wednesday
- Thursday, 3/24- Color Wars
- Friday, 3/25 - YA Spirit Wear Day
Warmly,
Dipa P. Richardson
Principal
Upcoming Week
Tuesday, March 22- Day 1
Wednesday, March 23 - Day 2
Thursday, March 24- Day 3
Friday, March 25- Day 4
World Down Syndrome Day, 3/21 & Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 3/21-3/25
YA Student Council Spirit Week
Mid-March Counselor's Corner
Spring fever is upon us! This time of year typically brings some challenges on the friendship front. While we work with students to navigate these challenges, oftentimes relationships change and dealing with the feelings associated with that can be difficult. Please see the article below for tips on supporting your child through a friendship shift as well as some helpful friendship tips!
Thank you for your continued support and please reach out with any questions or concerns.
5 Ways Parents can Support their Tweens When a Friendship Ends
Becky Murray
School Counselor
215-268-6002 x1688
NP Harlem Wizards Game
The Harlem Wizards are back! Come check out their tricks, hoops and alley-oops on Saturday, April 9th at 2pm at North Penn High School, as the Wizards take on a team of North Penn teachers! Tickets are available here:
https://harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/
It's a great time for the whole family...we hope to see you there.
H&S: VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR MAYFAIR EVENT!
The first planning meeting for the Mayfair was a success and now volunteers are needed to help out in the planning and execution of the event. Please consider using this Google Form to sign up to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz0uGxI17_ahnmxbQZpdzoYVLF80G2lpaw_vEA1UlF7HVZcg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Stay tuned to the Home & School Facebook page for details on future meetings. York Avenue May Fair is scheduled for Friday, May 20. It will coincide with the Spring Book Fair, which takes place Thursday, May 19 to Friday, May 20
Kindergarten Registration
We are excited to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will begin on February 1st. All Kindergarten registrations can be completed online through the district website. Please use this link to begin the registration process. On the district website, you will also find additional information about Kindergarten. If you have any questions regarding Kindergarten registration, feel free to contact the main office.
March Lunch Menu
Please be sure to review the options with your child. They will tell their teacher their choice each morning.
Home & School Meeting News
One topic discussed was safety. The safety of the community is the most important goal during drop-off and pick-up. We all have a responsibility to see that every child is safe. In addition, we need to keep traffic moving to facilitate student arrival and dismissal in a timely way. It is imperative that the procedures below are observed.
Another topic of discussion was the need for volunteers. YA Home & School Association has many ideas for spring events. Please consider taking the lead or joining a group to help these ideas come to fruition. We appreciate any availability you may have. To get involved, please send an email to yahomeandschool@gmail.com.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Arrival
All drop offs in the car line are in front of the main entrance between the orange cones. Please pull your car up to the large sign carried by our 6th grade safety.
Do not park your car or exit your car in the car line.
Keeping safety in mind, please do not go around vehicles in front of you and do not attempt to back up your vehicle.
As the space in front of you becomes available, the next set of vehicles will pull forward and drop off their child(ren).
When in the car line, please practice patience. Parents should not exit their vehicle in order to keep the car line moving. Staff members are available to assist the students with their backpacks or any other item they need to get out of the vehicle.
Dismissal
Pull up between the cones for pick up. Do not park and leave your car in the car line.
You can move forward to pull up between the cones as the cars in front of you leave.
If you park across the street or elsewhere, please exit your vehicle and wait for your child on school property.
Please cross the street at a corner to return back to your car. Do not run across the street.
Please be careful when pulling out of your parking spot and watch for other vehicles and our walkers.
Crossing Guards Needed
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 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
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. EASY!!!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION APP
Box Tops has gone digital-- click for info! Link the app to York Avenue Elementary. Scan a store receipt within 14 days of purchase, the app will identify products on the receipt and credit York Avenue's earnings online. YA will receive a check twice a year to be used toward whatever we need.
Can you help reach this year's goal of $1,000?
York Avenue Elementary School
Email: richardp@npenn.org
Website: https://york.npenn.org/
Location: 700 York Avenue, Lansdale, PA, 19446
Phone: 215-368-6002