Northern News

November Sports Schedule - https://www.arbiterlive.com/School/Calendar/16473

November 26, 2024 - School Board Meeting; Administration Building; 6:30PM

November 27, 2024 - No School; Act 80 Day

November 28 - December 2, 2024 - No School; Thanksgiving Break

December 3, 2024 - Reorganization Meeting; Administration Building; 6:30PM

December 5, 2024 - HS/MS Orchestra Winter Concert; HS Auditorium; 7:00PM

December 10, 2024 - Committee Meeting; Administration Building; 6:30PM

December 10, 2024 - HS/MS Band Winter Concert; HS Auditorium; 7:00PM

December 12, 2024 - HS/MS Chorus Winter Concert; HS Auditorium; 7:00PM

December 17, 2024 - School Board Meeting, Administration Building; 6:00PM

December 17, 2024 - Elementary Band/Chorus/Orchestra Winter Concert; HS Auditorium; 7:00PM

Two of our teachers, Mr. Scott Eyster (4th Grade, NES) and Miss Janelle Kopac (3rd Grade, DES), received Outstanding Teacher Awards from Shippensburg University on November 14th. Teachers from the eleven county area of South Central Pennsylvania were selected for their commitment to ongoing professional development, for utilizing innovative practices in the classroom, for serving in leadership roles in their schools, and for their commitment to community service. Congratulations to Mr. Eyster and Miss Kopac! We are Northern PROUD to have you on OUR team, representing our district so well!

Pictured below: Mr. Steve Kirkpatrick, Superintendent; Miss Janelle Kopac, 3rd Grade Teacher, DES; Mr. Scott Eyster, 4th Grade Teacher, NES; Mrs. Lyndsey Quintana, Principal, DES; Ms. Joyce Cal, Principal, NES.

The Polar Bear Foundation put together a Sporting Clays fundraiser at Central Penn Sporting Clays on November 16th, 2024. The weather was fantastic with some light winds throwing the clays around in the air for some extra challenge. The turnout was good with experienced and new shooters alike, both trying their skills, and all for a good cause.

The G force security team was out. You may recognize some of your School Security Officers out of uniform. A great time was had supporting a good cause as a sponsor. The Mission BBQ lunch afterward was also a welcome addition to the day.

The Senior Class of 2025 is holding a fundraiser. They are selling citrus fruits and other fruit inspired treats from Florida’s Indian River Groves. Please use the link below to support the Senior Class. All money raised will help to lower the costs of the Senior Class Trip, senior T-shirts, and other Senior class activities. The sale runs through December 15, 2024. All orders are shipped directly to your home or business. Expected arrival is approximately 2 weeks after the order is placed.

For questions, please contact Shannon Trostle, Senior Class Advisor, at strostle@northernyork.org.

https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1141323

NHS Mini-THON will be holding their November dine-and-donate at Texas Roadhouse! 15% of your purchase will be donated to the NHS Mini-THON when you show the attached flyer at the Camp Hill location on Monday, November 25th. This event will be running from 3pm - 10pm and digital flyers will be accepted! For the Kids!

If you aren't able to join dine out that night, please consider buying a gift card to use any night. With your purchase, 15% of the amount you put on the card ($25, $50, or $100) will be donated to the NHS Mini-THON. Please reach out Heather Zerby (hzerby@northernyork.org) through Monday, November 25th, 2024.

Mini-THON had a successful faculty volleyball event on November 7th, 2024. Over $1500 was raised to help children with cancer. The high school maintained their winning streak, beating both the middle and elementary school team.

Congratulations to the Northern Career Technical Students selected to be recognized as Student of the Quarter for their work and commitment to their program and courses. Well Done!

Chloe Copeland 10th - Advertising Art and Design 1

Danielle Hrdlicka 10th - Cosmetology 1

Natalie Paterniti 12th - Diversified Occupations 1

Logan Rose 11th - HVAC 2

Sarah Sacks 10th - American Studies

Julianna Sprigg 12th - Emerging Health Professionals

If you have any questions about the Career Technical Center, please reach out to your School Counselor. The first round for applications is due December 6th. You can view more information at the website: CPAtech.org

On Wednesday November 6th, 2024, twenty NHS students went to York to attend a Building Trades Career Fair. Students had the chance to talk to companies about work experience, internships, and apprenticeships, and how to be prepared for a career in the Building Trades. They even tried some wiring and plumbing! Multiple companies followed up to say Northern students stood out as being qualified, professional, and passionate. They were so impressed; some future job offers were given! Excellent job representing Northern and working so hard!

Senior members of Northern’s National Art Honor Society are competing in the Miller Plant Farm Annual Interscholastic Art Competition this year. Maddie Zarate, Lisa Alizada, Morgan Keefer, Monse Ramirez, and Maya Jacobs are working collaboratively to create a 6’x6’ acrylic painting of a winter farm scene. The painting will be on display at Miller Plant Farm, 430 Indian Rock Dam Road, York from Saturday, November 30th, 2024, through Saturday, December 14, 2024. During this time, stop by Miller Plant Farm to view all the beautiful festive paintings created by young local artists. For just $0.50 per ballot, a vote can be submitted for your favorite art mural, with proceeds benefiting the winning school's art department! MPF will also donate to the winning school. If you cannot make it out, online voting will be available as well during the competition. Details for online voting will be shared later. This year’s competition has the greatest number of schools participating, including Dallastown, Delone Catholic, Hanover Public, Northeastern, Northern York, Red Lion, South Western, Susquehannock, West York, William Penn, York Suburban, & York Country Day.

On Friday, November 15th, 2024, Mrs. Lowery’s 5th period Entrepreneurship class held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand re-opening of the school store. Known as the Bears’ Den, the store offers spirit apparel along with school supplies for high school students. From this point forward, Bears’ Den will be open every Thursday and Friday before school and during all lunch periods. We are designing and purchasing new apparel, so stay tuned for fresh styles that reflect our school spirit. Do not miss out—visit the Bears’ Den today and gear up for a fantastic school year! The Bears’ Den is also working on a way to sell to the community. Stay tuned for updates on how you can purchase apparel from us.

Nolan is wearing our new PJ pants ($25.00) and Northern Nation t-shirt ($15.00), which will be available to purchase very soon.

The high school counselors are looking for guest speakers to volunteer time to present their career to high school students during their Flex Period (2:10 PM - 2:40 PM). One of the reasons Flex was added was to allow time where students could focus on career exploration. Last year, speakers included a State Trooper, the military, a real estate professional, a doctor, a registered nurse, and an engineer. Students sign up for career presentations based on interest. The presentations are given in a classroom and typically range from 10 to 20 students. The counselors would love to offer more opportunities this school year. If interested in volunteering your time to talk about your job/career, please click on this link and fill out a short form. Someone from the high school will reach out to set up a time to visit.

The MS PACE class brought the Polar Bear Bistro Shoppe to the Administration Building on November 20th, 2024. The drinks were warm, and the homemade donuts were delicious!

Mr. Kirkpatrick enjoys a donut and conversation with Polar Bear Bistro helpers Michael Brown (standing), Bella Martinez, Josh Glace, and Rose Bieber (sitting L-R).

Congratulations to the 105 cast members of Moana Jr. on a fantastic weekend of shows! They put on two fantastic performances that were almost sold out! Thank you to everyone that came out to see the show and cheered for our young actors. Your support means so much to them and to the directors.

When weather conditions dictate that unscheduled closings, delays, or early dismissals are in the best interest of student and staff safety, the District will use several communication channels to notify parents, students, and staff as quickly as possible. Notifications for each weather-related event will specify whether extracurricular activities including athletic games and practices will be canceled for the day.

Communication:

• Blackboard Alert Messaging System – Notification will be sent via automated phone calls and emails
• District Website – Information will be posted as an on-screen alert when you visit the District website at www.northernpolarbears.com
• Social Media – Information will be shared on the District’s Twitter feed @NorthernYorkSD
• Other – Details will also be reported to local radio and television stations

School Closing Directions:

1. For the first winter-weather closing, students and staff will have a “traditional snow day” – that is, there will be no instruction and all students and staff will simply be off. This first snow day will not need to be made up by students.
2. For the second and additional winter-weather closings, we will have virtual snow days – that is, instruction will take place at home and will be provided through remote learning. Each principal will be following up with families about what instructional delivery will look like on virtual snow days.

Wishing everyone a safe and fun winter season.

Northern has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs regardless of circumstance.

Care Solace has Care Companions (customer service) available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to assist. Care Solace is not a treatment provider. Alternatively, it acts as a coordinator by connecting the user with a provider. There are several ways to access Care Solace to help you find a provider:

Call 1-888-515-0595;

Visit www.caresolace.com/northernyork and click the “Search On Your Own” button, or

Visit the Care Solace link found on our District Homepage: https://www.northernpolarbears.com/Page/14714

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor with any questions regarding this service.

The Polar Cares Closet collects gently used clothing, toiletries and new cleaning supplies which are shared with students and families in need. The current needs are: feminine products, sweatpants (all genders/all sizes) and socks (all genders/all sizes). Also needed are Giant or Weis brown paper bags. All donations can be dropped off in any of the Polar Cares bins located in the lobby of each school building.

Donation questions? Please reach out to donatepolarcares@gmail.com. Thank you, as always, for your support of our NYCSD families!

Northern has a discount program for Dell computers and accessories to all district staff, students and families. Look for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals listed in the Polar Bear's TechConnect.

Link to website for discount pricing: http://www.dell.com/epp/NorthernYork

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Check out the district website here for a complete list of openings!

Building Nurse, RN - MS

Learning Support Teacher - HS

Tech. Ed. Teacher - HS

Spanish Teacher - HS

See the district website for a complete listing.

Northern York County School District is currently in need of substitute nurses. Must hold an R.N. Rate of pay: $250 per day. Please contact Suzanne Sentman at ssentman@northernyork.org to apply.

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Apply online: https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=623

NHS PACE / ILS Classroom / 7:15 - 2:15 / $140/day

WES Intensive Instructional Aide / 8:30 - 4:00 / $140/day

NHS Learning Support Aide / 7:15-2:45 / $110/day

NES/SME Library Aide / 8:30 - 4:00 / $110/day

DES Instructional Aide / 8:30 - 4:00 / $110/day

WES Instructional Aide / 8:30 - 4:00 / $110/day

Refer a friend and make $100!! See the below QR code for details.

Please see the below flyers for more information on our contracted transportation providers, Kauffman and Rohrer.

All community flyers are posted online. Please visit the following link to view all flyers: https://www.northernpolarbears.com/domain/11

For those who wish to volunteer in our schools, the Volunteer Information Packet is located on the district website. All new volunteers must submit a TB test result obtained within 90 days or less of the volunteer application. TB test information including locations and cost may be found on the district website. Please allow adequate time for clearance processing! TB test results may take as long as 72 hours to obtain.

Already a volunteer and not sure if your clearances are up to date?? Check with the secretary at your child’s school or call/email Maureen Ross at the District Office at mross@northernyork.org, 717-432-8691, ext. 1104.

Don't miss out on the fun activities for the 2024/2025 school year!! Be sure your clearances are on file and up to date!

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Get all the latest Northern York County School District school news at the following Twitter handles:

https://twitter.com/DearOldNorthern (Northern High School)

https://twitter.com/NMS_PolarBears (Northern Middle School)

https://twitter.com/DESPolarBears (Dillsburg Elementary)

https://twitter.com/NESPolarBears (Northern Elementary)

https://twitter.com/SMEPolarBears (South Mountain Elementary)

https://twitter.com/WESpolarbears (Wellsville Elementary)

Email: ssentman@northernyork.org
Website: www.northernpolarbears.com
Location: 650 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, PA, United States
Phone: 717-432-8691