
Weekly Stony Brook Update

Stony Brook Update
Friday, November 8, 2024
A Message From Stony Brook
Dear Stony Brook Families,
Although it has been feeling like summer, we are excited to celebrate fall today at our Fall Festival. Thank you to our PTO, all families who sent in donations, and all of our parent volunteers who make this event possible. Today is going to be a blast, and we couldn't do it with out. Look for photos in next week's newsletter.
Our main entrance and bus loop continue to be closed. Repairs are expected to begin over the weekend, and it is possible that we may be able to use the main entrance as early as next week. It will be great for the children to get back their normal arrival and dismissal routines and to be able to use the front doors again. I will provide an update once repairs are complete, and we can use the main entrance again.
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, November 11th. Thank you to all of our Veterans! The children will be learning about and celebrating Veterans' Day at our community meeting next week.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Kelly Harper, Ed.D.
Principal
Stony Brook Highlights
NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Each month, Stony Brook honors two Students of the Month. The Students of the Month are chosen not only for following R.O.A.R., but also for demonstrating our district's core values of character, perseverance, accountability, community, and excellence. This month I am pleased to announce our November Students of the Month - Riley Wentz and Mason Loy.
Riley comes to school each day with a positive attitude and is always ready to learn. She often has her hand up to give her best input. When she doesn't have the correct answer, she is eager to try again. Riley is making awesome progress academically, but is also a glowing example of what a kind and caring friend looks like. Her teacher says she has seen Riley include others, show concern, and encourage her peers on a daily basis. Riley is also an outstanding listener who cooperates and is respectful to others. She is consistently responsible whether in the classroom or on the playground. Way to go, Riley!
Mason demonstrates the core value of character. Both his teacher and his classmates view him as a leader. Mason's teacher reports that he takes pride in helping others and that he is respectful and kind in his actions and words. Mason focuses on his academics and takes his work seriously, but is always willing to pause and lend a hand to his peers. Mason always strives to do his best, completes quality work, and shows self-confidence. Mason can always be counted on to show Stony Brook ROAR. We are proud of you, Mason!
Stony Brook Information
PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY
Stony Brook picture re-take day will be on Thursday, November 14th.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Please join us in helping Stony Brook families by sharing our blessings with the community.
INFORMATION FROM SB WIN TEAM
Below is the November newsletter from our WIN team. Please note the special reading challenge that students can complete over the Thanksgiving break.
English Language Learners Night
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!
From the SB PTO
Happy Friday SB Families!
Thank you so much to all of our parent/grandparent volunteers who helped with our Fall Fest activity stations and classroom parties today! The students all had a wonderful time. We could not hold fun events like this without your help!
Save the date for our Roar Fest reward Glow Party- November 22! A volunteer sheet/class time list will come out next week. Thank you so much to all of our SB families who helped our students earn their party!
On November 13, join us at Texas Roadhouse for our November dine-out night! Show the attached flyer for a portion of your bill to come back to our school!
If you plan to volunteer for any of our PTO events, you will need to register/renew your CYSD volunteer badge:https://www.cysd.k12.pa.us/our-district/human-resources/clearances
We encourage parents and caregivers to follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/stonybrookpto) as this is where you will get the most timely updates on volunteer opportunities, school events, and more.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Brittany Strine
Stony Brook PTO President
717-858-2104
Stony Brook Calendar Reminders
11/11 - No School
11/12 - SB PTO Meeting 6:30PM
11/14 - SB Picture Re-Take Day
11/19 - Report Cards Available in Skyward
11/26 - Early Dismissal 12:30PM
11/27-12/2 - No School
12/3 - School Resumes
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Click on the documents below for more information about Stony Brook arrival and dismissal. If you are driving your child to school, you will stay in your car during drop off. Please have your child practice unbuckling the seat belt or car seat by themselves as parents stay in the car during drop off. If your child is in the walk zone, but you plan to drive your car to the school to pick up your child, your child is now parent pick up and you should follow the parent pick up procedures.
All kindergarten students are required to have an adult pick them up at the bus stop or walk zone. Kindergarten students will not be released from the bus or at the walk zone unless an adult is present to receive them. An adult must meet all kindergarten walkers at the designated crossing guard spot.
For any changes in dismissal, be very clear with your child if they are being picked up early or if they will be parent pick-up when they normally ride the school bus. Any changes in routines or dismissal plans should be communicated to your child's teacher via note or email prior to 9:00AM. If you need to make a change during the day, please call the main office. Our teachers often do not have time to check their email during the school day. The office staff also requests that if you need to change your child's dismissal plan after school has started for the day, please call prior to 2:00PM. It is difficult for our office to communicate to your child's teacher and ensure your child knows about a change if you call after 2:00PM. The school recognizes that sometimes emergencies happen and you need to make a sudden change, but this should be the exception rather than the rule. Thank you!
ABSENCES AND ATTENDANCE IN SKYWARD
Families are encouraged to use the Skyward Family Access Center attendance function to alert the school that their child is absent. This can be done in the Skyward phone app or website. In the event a family cannot log the absence in Skyward, a doctor's note and/or phone call will be accepted as documentation of the absence. If you are unable to mark your child's attendance in Skyward, families should use the school's automated attendance line to alert the school that their child will be absent. This can be accessed 24-7 at (717)846-6789. This number is checked every morning for absences. Families should notify the school no later than 9:00AM on the day of an absence. If we do not receive a call reporting your child absent by 9:00AM, and there is no absence request in Skyward Family Access Center, an automated phone call will be generated via our phone system in order to confirm the whereabouts of your child.
Please note - families have five days by law from the date of a child's absence to report an absence to the district. This may be done in Skyward Family Access Center or by phone on the automated attendance line. Failure to do so will result in an absence being recorded as "unexcused".
All families should be aware that under Act 29, upon a student's accumulation of 6 unlawful or unexcused absences from school, the parent may be referred to Children & Youth Services. Should attendance not improve, the parent may be cited to the district magistrate and could be responsible for fines.
EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORMS
Please be sure to note the policy for educational trips. Approval forms must be obtained from the school office or online through the district website. The educational value and activities of the trip must be stated in detail to be eligible for approval. Thank you for your cooperation with this school policy. For your convenience, click here to download the educational trip form. A reminder that ALL trips MUST be submitted at least 2 WEEKS prior to the trip to be approved.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Get the jump on obtaining your parent volunteer approval for the 2024-2025 School Year. ALL parents planning to volunteer must re-apply prior to volunteering in our schools. Additionally, all volunteers must also meet with me during a meeting that will be advertised in the near future. Click here for our district-wide Parent Volunteer Manual that outlines how to begin the process of applying to volunteer or, if you are re-applying for another year. We are looking forward to having a record number of volunteers this year!