The Beehive Bulletin
York Avenue Family Newsletter - 2/13/22
Message from Mrs. Richardson
Dear York Avenue Families,
First grade RIF Day (Reading Is Fundamental) was spectacular! Thank you to Home & School for providing t-shirts to our students. The excitement around reading, celebrating books and Clifford's appearance was palpable! Pictures of the fun are below.
Also, a big congratulations to our third grader, Jolynn Brown, for her submission in the Black History Oratorical Competition! We are so proud of your effort!
Enjoy the Super Bowl and the Olympics today. This is a fun time to celebrate in the sports world! Also, an early Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. I hope you are able to spend it with your special little people! Our students love this day!
A few reminders for upcoming events:
- Monday, 2/14, Valentine's Day, wear your red or pink to celebrate LOVE & a caring spirit
- Thursday, 2/17, Early Dismissal, 12:35pm
- Friday, 2/18, No School
- Monday, 2/21, No School
Warmly,
Dipa P. Richardson
Principal
Upcoming Week
Tuesday, February 15- Day 2
Wednesday, February 16 - Day 3
Thursday, February 17- Day 4 (Early Dismissal, 12:35pm)
Friday, February 18- No School
Monday, February 21-No School
First Grade RIF Day
North Penn Odyssey of the Mind
February 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.
February 2022 Theme: Explore Families and History
Some of the monthly featured books can be found in the YA library, the Lansdale Public Library or other libraries in the area.
Elementary
Middle Grades
Learn more about Read Across America
February Counselor's Corner
Despite what the groundhog says, spring is right around the corner! We are looking forward to brighter, longer days ahead!
This week I rounded out diversity lessons in each class. We had some really great discussions and the students worked on perspective-taking, empathy, and treating everyone with respect. I was proud of how engaged, enthusiastic, and thoughtful the children were.
Living amongst a pandemic and other mounting pressures have left many children struggling emotionally. In response, the Child Mind Institute has developed The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project. There are some great resources (both videos and print) for parents and children to spark important conversations about mental health. Feel free to explore the link below.
As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Becky Murray
215-368-6002 x1688
STEM Activities for Home
A STEM activity is similar to science experiments for kids, but rather than simply involving science, the activity includes other elements that round-out the study and foster a love of exploration and discovery that children can take with them beyond school.
If you give any of these a try, please share pictures with us!
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.
February 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