Weekly Sinking Springs Update
A Message from Sinking Springs
Dear Families,
On Monday evening, the Central York School District recognized the Sinking Springs Elementary School October Students of the Month, Tyler Shaffer and Tatum Zimmerman. The staff of Sinking Springs Elementary has chosen Tyler and Tatum because they have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, accountability, perseverance, and character.
- Tyler Shaffer is a fifth grader in Mrs. Fellinger and Miss Hartman’s class.
- His teachers nominated Tyler because they say he is conscientious, hard-working, and kind.
- Tyler is a model student. He is always involved in class discussions, works hard in school, is kind to others, and has many interests outside school.
- Tyler sets an excellent example for his peers by showing SSE SPIRIT, participating in class, and always working hard.
- Tatum Zimmerman is a sixth grader in Mr. Alloway and Mr. Markle’s class.
- Tatum’s teachers and her former teacher, Mrs. Higgs, nominated her for Student of the Month because she is kind-hearted, inspirational, and motivated.
- Tatum is sincere in her kindness to others.
- She is motivated to follow suggestions and practice new strategies to help herself succeed academically.
- Tatum accepts all her peers and treats them respectfully, just as she does for her teachers.
- All of Tatum's positive characteristics never waiver. She consistently displays all of these beautiful traits.
Congratulations to Tyler and Tatum!
I can't believe we are already wrapping up our fall parent conferences! Does anyone else think this school year is flying by? I hope you were able to attend the conferences. I know the students are working hard to do their best. If you couldn't meet with the teachers to hear about your child's progress, please reach out to see if they have time for a phone call. Our next round of conferences will be in March.
We held a Family Board Game Night last week. We enjoyed hanging out with old friends and making new friends. Thank you to Mr. Livingston for grilling up our hot dogs and our teachers who volunteered to help. I got to play a few games. It has been ages since I played- Crazy Eights and Old Maid. I was thinking about jumping into a game called Twister, but I was sure I could not compete with the students. (Some are like human rubber bands). Do you have a favorite game? Please consider joining us for our next Family Board Game Night. I am including a few photos of this event in a photo collage below.
Our school library is holding a Great Pumpkin Contest. Students interested in participating can use a pumpkin template to create an illustration to promote a favorite book. We have a display of this artwork hanging in our school. I am including some photos of the entries in this message today. Luckily, I do not have to pick a winner- it would be too difficult. Best of luck to all of the participants!
I hope you enjoy the long weekend. The teachers will participate in conferences on Friday and in service on Monday. We will see the kiddos on Tuesday.
Please let me know if you have any questions at 717- 846-6789 ext. 1700 or email hdick@cysd.k12.pa.us.
Warm regards,
Heather Dick
Our PTO has created a form to share our many volunteer opportunities. If you would like to be involved in any way, from donating your time or donating to staff appreciation events, please complete this form. The PTO will use the information to ask for volunteers and donations during this school year.
Here is the link:
Volunteer Update: Prospective volunteers will apply online. Human Resources will review/approve applications and notify volunteers of their status. Prospective volunteers for the 2024/2025 school year are encouraged to obtain and update any necessary clearances and background checks. Click here for the online application.
Volunteer Badge Change: Once approved, volunteers will no longer receive school-year volunteer badges. Instead, they will wear the ID sticker badge provided by the school office when checking in for a visit. This temporary badge will identify them as a volunteer for their visit.
Juice Boxes and Snack Packs for Sale
The cafeteria is now selling juice boxes and snack packs. They are $1.25 each. Students must have the funds in their lunch account or cash in hand to purchase these items. If paying with cash, no change will be given back. The change will be applied to your child's lunch account. If you do not want your child to purchase snacks or other ala carte items, you can block these purchases in Skyward or set limits. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the head cook, Erika Kennedy, at (717)846-6789 x1708 or ekennedy@cysd.k12.pa.us
2024/2025 Meal Prices for Elementary (K-6)
- Breakfast: Universal Free
- Lunch: General: $2.80
Families can apply for participation in the Free and Reduced Meal Program. Information about this program can be accessed on our district website or by clicking here.
Skyward and Schoology
Skyward is the District's Student Information System (SIS). It stores information that includes attendance history, grades, school reports, personal family information (address, phone, email, emergency contacts), and health information. Skyward is also used as a communications tool for teachers and administrators to send messages to families.
The Skyward username is automatically generated for families and is typically last name, first initial (eg: Chris Jones would be Jones). Your Skyward account is created when enrolling your student and completing the online registration process.
If you cannot login or successfully reset your Skyward password, please contact familyaccess@cysd.k12.pa.us.
Schoology is the District's Learning Management System (LMS). It is an extension of the physical classroom. Children access learning materials and show what they know in Schoology. Schoology gives them the ability to interact with their teachers and classmates. You can use Schoology to see important classroom information, and how your child is doing in school! Login to Schoology using the email associated with your Skyward Account. Sign in at app.schoology.com.
If it is your first time accessing Schoology, CLICK HERE for instructions on logging in.
Student transportation information is now available in our CYSD Bus Routing Portal.
BUS INFORMATION
Use the link below to access the most up-to-date bus routing information. This will include primary and secondary stop information for all of your children who are active in the district.
