Nohl Canyon Roadrunner News
January 22nd - January 28th: Weekly Publication
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NOHL CANYON HIGHLIGHTS
CONGRATULATIONS to Nohl Canyon's Certificated and Classified Employee of the Year!
NOHL CANYON ANNOUNCEMENTS
AHA - Kids Heart Challenge is HERE!! Be a HEART HERO!
Dear Families – Kids Heart Challenge has kicked off! Our goal is to have 100% of our families learn Hands-Only CPR by completing Finn’s Mission. Help us save lives and Be the Torch that will light the path of hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke! If you haven’t yet, join our team TODAY!
- LOG IN/SIGN UP at http://www2.heart.org/goto/nohlcanyon and take the challenge to Be Kind or Move More!
- SEND 10 emails or texts to family and friends through the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
- 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 who complete Finn’s Mission will earn Finn’s Lifesaver Award!
Special School Incentives: The classroom with the most participation (students registered): gets a free dress day!
- Each student in the winning class for the classroom challenge will earn the XL Frankie bonus gift + Amazon gift card for the teacher!
Every student who completes Finns Mission will get lunch with the principal!
Click here for your Virtual Envelope to meet the Heart Heroes and see the cool thank-you gifts your student can earn! Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message from today’s kick-off! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!
Last School Year - Nohl Canyon was recognized as the #1 school in OUSD for donations to AHA!!
The Great Kindness Challenge Week: January 23-27
The California Department of Education (CDE), in partnership with The Great Kindness Challenge (GKS), encourages all teachers, staff, students, and families of California schools to participate in the GKC, January 23-27, 2023.
The GKC is a global campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.
The GKC gives every student an opportunity to model kindness and develop key social-emotional skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.
Kids Run the OC - Parent Meeting, Wednesday, January 25th @ 5:00pm, TLC
Nohl Canyon will have a parent meeting on Wednesday, January 25th @ 5:00 pm in the TLC 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
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
Saturday Enrichment Academy: February 11 @ Canyon High School
OUSD EdTech Department is supporting the last Gaming Academy for the year. Don't let your students miss out on this great opportunity. Have your students register for the Saturday, February 11 Academy being held at Canyon High School in the new science center. Attached is the flyer for the day. Please distribute this to any of your students. Here is the website where they register - https://sites.google.com/orangeusd.org/gamified-saturday-21123/home
Registration is open to all elementary schools until January 31st.
Testimonials from our previous Gaming Academy:
"My child had a great time and would love to attend again. She learned a lot and enjoyed all the activities."
"My son has been to two of these classes and absolutely loves them. He asked me to sign him up for the next class if there will be one. He learns, has fun doing it, and meets new friends."
"This was great! My daughter enjoyed learning about technology."
Website: https://bit.ly/SEA21123
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wMwZyeLtTKGXWeJ67
Nohl Canyon School Association (NCSA)
NCSA Newsletter : January 18 - 25
Highlights include:
- Nohl Canyon Presents Beauty and the Beast Jr. - Registration is now open for our Spring musical
- Yearbook Photos - If you have photos for the yearbook, please email them to nohlcanyonyearbook@gmail.com
Nohl Canyon and Center Stage Theater Presents: Beauty and the Beast Jr.!!
Open to 1st - 6th grade
Auditions: February 9th @ 2:30-4:00
Rehearsals: Every Thursday @ Nohl Canyon from 2:30-4:00
2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21
Tech week: 4/24 & 4/25
Performance Dates: 4/27 & 4/28 @ 6:00pm
Performance Location: El Rancho Middle School
Register Here: https://forms.gle/JKUkCy5zraLPg1G76
Audition Materials available @ https://center-stage-theater.com
Purchase your 2022-2023 Nohl Canyon Yearbook Now!
Nohl Canyon Webstore
5th Grade Fundraising
Hiccups Fundraiser! Wednesday, January 25th, 12pm-7pm
Save the date and join your fellow Roadrunners for lunch or dinner at Hiccups on Wednesday, January 25th! They are opening especially for us so that we can support our 5th Graders!
Where: 2233 N Tustin St C, Orange, CA 92865
When: Wednesday, January 25th from 12PM to 7pm
Important Dates
January 25th: Kids Run OC Parent Meeting - 5:00 pm in the TLC
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
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.
TK / Kindergarten Registration Begins January 18th!
Kindergarten eligible dates:
Birthdate between September 2, 2017 and September 1, 2018
TK eligible dates:
Birthdate between September 2, 2018 to April 2, 2019
Please visit the OUSD webpage for enrollment instructions or call Nohl Canyon @ 714.997.6203
https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/transitional-kindergarten
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
OUSD offering Early Learning Programs for 2023-2024 school year!
Our Early Learning office is taking down parent information for those that are interested in enrolling in our preschool program for next school year.
OUSD State Preschool Flyer 2023-2024
Early Learning Flyer 2023-2024
Interim Superintendent Message - January 13, 2023
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: Tuesday 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!
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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
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Twitter: @nohlcanyon