North Hills Families,

During this time of year, North Hills classes often discuss thankfulness and gratitude. This week, students were encouraged to write a gratitude gram or message of thanks to a peer, teacher, or bus driver during their lunch block. These positive messages highlight the wonderful things we do for one another at North Hills, and the note of gratitude is a special way to say THANK YOU!

Next week, North Hills Elementary will celebrate a Thanksgiving spirit week! Our teachers and Aevidum Club have planned some special daily thankfulness activities for all students next week. We hope all students and staff are able show their North Hills PRIDE and participate in these wonderful activities. Please refer to the schedule above for our school wide activities and take a moment each evening next week to ask your child about the fun spirit days!

Thank you,

Scott Billig

Principal

(717) 846-6789 x1800

sbillig@cysd.k12.pa.us

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November 11th - No School - Veterans Day

November 26th - 1/2 Day - Early Dismissal - 12:30PM

November 27th - December 2nd - No School - Thanksgiving Break

School Calendar

Click here to access the link to the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.

Guardians, as our days get cooler, we ask you to please remind your child(ren) to bring a jacket, sweatshirt, coat, etc. to school each day for recess. Students spend up to 20 minutes outside during their mid-day recess, so a jacket is often necessary during this time of year.

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🎶 Join Us for a Festive Holiday Evening! 🎶

December 5th @ 7PM | CYHS Auditorium | Free Admission

Celebrate the season with us at the annual Music Faculty Christmas Concert! Experience an enchanting evening filled with holiday classics, heartwarming carols, and joyful surprises performed by our talented CYSD music faculty. From solo performances to spirited ensemble pieces, this concert is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit. Bring family, friends, and all your holiday cheer for a night of music, warmth, and celebration. Don't miss this magical musical event—come sing along and make merry with us!

We are looking for volunteers to present Junior Achievement programs in our classrooms.

For as little as an hour a week (5 visits), you can make a difference in the lives of young people in your community.

JA programs provide important life skills through hands-on educational activities focusing on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.

Our programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and real-world applications, enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.

For more information visit our Junior Achievement Volunteer Overview

or contact Tami Hertzler at thertzler@jascpa.org today!

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

School Store dates for the 2024-2025 school year have been updated. The store will now be open on the last Thursday of the month that school is in session. Please double check the dates in the link below.

Students will have the opportunity to purchase items once a month from October through May. Volunteers are needed to collect and manage money, to monitor the activities around the store area, and to assist students in selecting items within their budgets (if necessary). Two-hour shifts will be allotted for serving. Please select the dates and shifts that work best for you.

Click the link below to sign up for the school store!

If you have any questions, please contact North Hills PTO at northhills1330@gmail.com

All volunteers must be registered volunteers with the Central York School District, and must have current clearances on file at the Education Service Center.

Classroom Times to Shop

9:50-10:00 A Wertz

10:00-10:10 Barrett

10:10-10:20 Garland

10:20-10:30 Fox

10:30-10:40 Koplitz

10:40-10:50 Bortner

10:50-11:00 Hilt

11:00-11:10 Good

11:10-11:20 Christman

11:30-11:40 Berndt

11:40-11:50 Snell

11:50-12:00 Rothermel

12:00-12:10 Goins

12:10-12:20 Urrunaga

12:20-12:30(12:25)- Hummel 12:30

12:30-12:40 K.Wertz

12:50-1:00 Werner

1:00-1:10 Moore

1:10-1:20 Boyd

1:50-2:00 Beckmeyer

2:00-2:10 Sefton

2:10-2:20 Coughenour

2:20-2:30 Sprenkle

Students who earned the Laser Alley Bowling Party as a reward for the fall PTO fundraiser will travel to the bowling alley on Monday, November 25th. Permission slips were sent home with participants this week. If you child earned this prize, please mark your calendar!

The Central York School District English Language Development Department is hosting an informational Title III Night for ELL/ESL families. Join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at North Hills Elementary School from 6:00 - 7:30 PM to learn more about our programs, Skyward and Schoology, qualifying for services, graduation requirements and more!

The North Hills PTO will meet monthly on the first Monday of the Month that school is in session. This meeting takes place at 6PM in the North Hills cafeteria. The PTO is continually looking for dedicated guardians to volunteer with a variety of student activities, including school wide events, our school store, the Scholastic Book Fair, and the 6th Grade Event. If you are interested, please plan to attend.

North Hill PTO Facebook Page:

*Please reach out to North Hills PTO at northhillspto1330@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

Central York School District offers optional protection plans for your child’s District issued devices.

The protection plan fully covers your child’s device for any accidental damage that occurs. The cost is $25 per year for iPads and $60 per year for Macbooks.

Learn more and sign up: https://dpp.centralyork.org/

Central York School District is excited to announce that we have partnered with Linewize by Family Zone, a leading education technology company, to provide District families and students with the highest quality of online safety and digital wellness education.

As members of the Central York Community, you have access to an Online Safety Hub, as well as free parent/guardian access to the Qustodio App, a parental control app that allows families insight and control of their child’s device usage.

Qustodio App

The Qustodio App allows parents access to monitor and supervise their child’s time online. By signing up, parents can monitor their child’s activity on their school-issued device, as well as up to two additional personal devices at no cost.

The app enables parents to:

• Receive reports and alerts on your child’s school-time activity
• Enable and disable internet access
• Receive guidance and tips on digital trends and threats

Access to features on your child’s school-issued device will be effective during non-school hours. Usage on two free personal devices is 24/7. Parents must use the email associated with their Skyward account.

Online Safety Hub

The Online Safety Hub includes helpful parent advice guides, app and game reviews, online safety quizzes, resources, and access to information about the Qustodio App.

Please note that you may receive an invite or email from the Qustodio App. This is an optional service offered to District families.

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The Central York School District recognizes that occasionally students may have the opportunity to participate in pre-planned trips and educational experiences during the regular school year. These trips are permitted under State Board of Education regulations as long as certain conditions are met and the educational experience is designed to provide the student with broadening understandings of social, cultural, educational or geographic values and concepts.

The process for approval begins with a written request of the parent on a District form. This form must describe the educational value of the trip in sufficient detail that a judgment can be made regarding the educational value as part of the approval process. Students are responsible for securing the initials of each of their teachers at the secondary level and their classroom at the elementary level before submitting the form for consideration. Forms must be submitted to the school office with all information completed before the trip. No trips will be approved retroactively. The student will also be required to secure and complete all classroom assignments, which occur during the absence.

You may access the trip form via the link below:

You may access additional district attendance information here:

The District’s new Volunteer Registration Portal is now live and parents/guardians/families may register to volunteer for this school year.

The District utilizes a new volunteer registration process within School Gate Guardian, our current visitor management system, to streamline the registration process and efficiently track, maintain, and check in volunteers throughout the school year. With this online registration process, there is no longer a requirement to complete paper packets or drop off paperwork at the District Office.

Prospective volunteers can check their status in the portal after uploading necessary clearances and will receive an email notification when they are approved. Please note that returning volunteers will be required to upload their active clearances within the portal to place them on file in the new system. Please allow up to one week for processing.

Volunteers will receive a self-expiring printed volunteer sticker during each visit upon check-in at the office.

For more information, please refer to our Volunteer page on the District Website

Volunteer Website Link

Volunteer Manual Link

Free and reduced meal program information - please click the link below for more information.

With this application on file, your child is able to access some of the supportive assistance offered. This includes the ability to participate in co-curricular activities regardless of a financial situation.

Assistance may be available for your child to participate in athletics, music programs, and aquatic programs. In addition, assistance may be available for technology needs such as device insurance and internet service at home.

At the beginning of each new school year, we ask all families to review their Skyward accounts for the most up-to-date information. Has your phone number or email changed? Please review your account this week and make any adjustments as soon as possible. If you need assistance with Skyward, please refer to our district's technology page by click the button below.