A Message from Transportation
Parent Reminders from Transportation
If changes need to be made to your student’s bus stop, it is important that you contact the Transportation Department at 717-677-7191 ext. 2711 or email Kim.Smith@upperadams.org.
Students need to be at the bus stop 5-10 minutes earlier than their regularly scheduled pick-up time.
Food Services - Updates for 2021-2022
For the 2021-2022, all students regardless of economic status have the option to receive a free breakfast and lunch daily. If students wish to purchase additional items during breakfast or lunch, they must have the funds available to purchase. We strongly encourage families to complete the free/reduced meal application so it does not impact any current or future benefits that you are receiving. Families can apply online at Online Free/Reduced Meal Application or for a printed copy please visit: Free/Reduced Meal Application (English) or Free/Reduced Meal Application (Spanish). Please contact your local building for a printed copy, if needed.
If a student’s cafeteria account has a negative balance, the student will be offered a standard breakfast or lunch, as defined by the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program (NSLP, NSBP). No charges will be allowed for extra items, such as a-la-carte options, drinks, or second meals.
All foods available in district schools during the school day will be offered to students with consideration for promoting student health and reducing childhood obesity. Foods provided through the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs will comply with federal nutrition standards under the School Meals Initiative. All competitive foods and beverages available to student in district schools during the school day will comply with the Nutritional Standards for Competitive Foods in Pennsylvania Schools.
The cafeteria operates under strict state and federal regulations governing the preparation and serving of foods. Menus for each building are available at: https://upperadams.nutrislice.com/.
Note: Chartwells may experience difficulty in purchasing food items or receiving partially filled items from the shortages in manufacturing. Chartwells may need to change the menu to reflect items that are available for purchase. Our goal remains the same: to serve delicious and nutritious meals to all students every day.
Account Balance Information
MYSCHOOLBUCKS.COM: The Upper Adams School District is pleased to offer an online option for families to pay for student lunches. Our Food Service Department accepts payments for school meals through MySchoolBucks.com – an online payment service. MySchoolBucks.com offer a secure transaction gateway that accepts all major credit cards/debit cards as a means of adding money to your child’s meal account. Note: there is a service fee to use this service.
(IMPORTANT: The District participated with MySchoolBucks.com to provide parents/guardians the opportunity to view their child’s account 24/7. Setting up and viewing the account is free. Making a payment to their account online is optional)
If a payment by personal check is returned to the School District, marked “Non-Sufficient Funds” (NSF), the School District will reverse the credit to the student’s account in the amount of the original check. A $25.00 fee will be assessed for NSF checks returned to the School District. This may result in a negative balance in the account and the procedures listed below will be followed for charging meals and paying the overdue balance.
Negative Balance Information
If your student has a negative balance, please pay the outstanding balance prior to the end of the school year. Payment may be made using MySchoolBucks, https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getlogin or by sending a check in with your student to be applied to their account.
The initial collection of negative balances will be communicated to the parents/guardians by the 15th of every month. If at the end of the school year, June 2, 2022, the student continues to have a negative balance, the negative balance may be referred to a collection agency.
Effective for the 2021-2022 school year, any year-end negative balances will be sent to collections. If you should have questions, please contact Ms. Cless at 717-677-7191 ext. 2740 or k.cless@upperadams.org
Nurses Notes
The following information is due to the district Nurses' Offices at the beginning of the school year.
Dental Exams for Kindergarten, 3rd Grade and 7th Grade Students
Physicals for Kindergarten, 6th Grade and 11th Grade Students
Immunization updates are needed for students entering Kindergarten, 7th Grade and 12th Grade.
If you are in need of Dental Exam or Physical Exam paperwork or have questions regarding the required information including immunizations, please contact the School Nurse in your student's building.
Sally Jones, School Nurse, Biglerville High School & Upper Adams Middle School
Kim Hanan, School Nurse, Upper Adams Intermediate School
Heather Then, School Nurse, Biglerville Elementary School
Canner Curriculum Corner
The Upper Adams School District Curriculum Department is looking forward to an exciting and productive 2021–2022 school year! With the ever-increasing demands and rigor placed upon our students, we continuously reevaluate and revise our current curriculum to maintain proper alignment and connection to the Pennsylvania Core Standards and their approved Eligible Content. One focus area this year for the Upper Adams School District, particularly at the elementary level, will be on further training and professional development with our Math in Focus Program.
The Math in Focus Program focuses on problem solving as the foundation of mathematical
learning using a variety of models to help students visualize and understand mathematical
concepts. This program teaches concepts using a concrete–pictorial–abstract learning
progression to anchor student knowledge in real-world, hands-on experiences, supported by
technology applications. Positive student interactions with math are encouraged, which results in students developing an ability to easily solve complex, real–world math problems.
A typical Math In Focus lesson will begin with teaching and learning through guided practice.
Students will be introduced to new concepts at the concrete level and then led to the pictorial
and finally the abstract. This progression allows students to touch and move physical
manipulatives as they develop number sense and mental math skills. Students are then able to develop and explain their thought process versus just memorizing an answer.
Another focus area will be with our school counselors and making sure our students are
receiving the social and emotional support they need as they transition back to a new school
year, from the previous school year, where many times instruction may have been conducted
remotely, online, in–person, or a combination of the three. Career exploration (K–12) and
meeting the corresponding mandates from the State continue be a focus for our school
counselors as well.
The Upper Adams School District follows the Federal Statue – Every Student Succeeds Act
(ESSA), which was first implemented in 2015. Since that time, there have been many several
changes with the implementation and administration of the Title I Program at Biglerville
Elementary. The curriculum department has embraced these changes each school year and will be working to maintain the integrity and opportunities of the Title Program for our students.
In addition to the above focus areas, the curriculum department continues to work to meet
state regulations and standards with mandated testing, compliance monitoring, data analysis,
state reporting, staff professional development/training, and resource attainment for staff &
students. In addition, professional development for all K–12 staff members in technology
integration will continue into the 2021–2022 school year.
Curriculum is the heart beat of the students’ academic experience. It is a process that does not slow down nor is it ever finished. Professional staff members and administrators work incessantly to maintain a relevant, rigorous, and updated curriculum that meets the standards
of today and prepares our students for the world of tomorrow. Curriculum committees
continue to meet throughout the school year and summer to work on revising their curriculum
to reflect the latest standards, trends, and innovations in their specific content areas. Our
professional staff is always standing by to receive the next step for their curriculum as our goal is to always provide the students with a world–class education full of opportunities for them to reach their potential.
We look forward to a very positive & productive 2021–2022 school year filled with engaging,
insightful, and rigorous learning activities for our students. All of our students will be college & career ready when they receive their diplomas!
Learning is thriving in Canner Nation!
Help Wanted - District Contractors
Contractor Employment Opportunities and Contact Information
Aramark
Custodial
Substitute Custodial
https://www.aramark.com/careers
Positions are available now!
Chartwells
Food Service Worker
Substitute Food Service Worker
or Mike at 717-677-7191 x2510
Positions available now!
ESS
ESL Instructional Assistant
Instructional Aides
Personal Care Assistants
Substitute ESL Instructional Assistant
Substitute Instructional Aides
Substitute Personal Care Assistants
Professional Substitutes
Website: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?countyIds=108&selectedJobPostingId=944
Jacoby Transportation*
Bus drivers
Van drivers
Substitute bus drivers
Substitute van drivers
Website: https://www.jacobytransportation.com/careers/
Rolling Hills Transit/Folium Inc.
Van drivers
Substitute van drivers
Website: https://foliuminc.com/current-opportunities
Weaver Transportation*
Bus drivers
Substitute bus drivers
Contact: weaversbusservice@gmail.com or Matt at 717-968-2340
*Paid training maybe available
