Nohl Canyon Roadrunner News

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Follow all our exciting activities happening at Nohl Canyon!

Thank you NCSA and Mrs. Christina Devereux for "Donuts with Loved Ones". The turn-out was GREAT!! Thank you to our family community for being part of a wonderful event!

Thank you to all the VOLUNTEERS for making this day happen!

Student Council is excited to host the 2nd annual March Madness Basketball Tournament for 4th-6th grade students! Students created their own 4 member team and will play in 3 v 3, half court games during the tournament.

22 total teams are in the tournament. The goal is for each team to play 3 round robin games that lead into a single elimination tournament (weather may limit the round robin games). All games take place at lunch time.

Bracket Play began on Thursday!

March Madness updates below

SAVE THE DATE

To increase school community connectedness, Nohl Canyon will begin hosting monthly morning meetings with our Counselor - Mrs. Pullin, and Principal - Mr. Jones. Each monthly meeting will incorporate a theme to support our families.

All meetings will take place from 8:30am - 9:30am in the TLC

APRIL 12th - Meet our Counselor! Mrs. Pullin will speak on her role, expectations, and the daily life of a school counselor.

MAY 10th - May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Conversation will incorporate strategies in supporting Mental Health Awareness.

**Coffee with Counselor and Principal will continue in the 2023-2024 school year! If you have topics you would like to see discussed, please email Mrs. Pullin, mailto:lpullin@orangeusd.org or Mr. Jones, mailto:jjones@orangeusd.org

CANDYTOPIA 3.0 - APRIL 14TH

4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

check out the important information below!!

• Food Donations still needed, please sign up through CheddarUp, https://candytopia-3-0-sweet-to-the-last-drop-volunte-51984.cheddarup.com.
• All food donations can be dropped off at the front office (near or in the designated cart) by Wednesday 4/12/23.

• Looking for more Parent Volunteers, please sign up here, https://candytopia-3-volunteer.cheddarup.com OR email NCElem.volunteer@gmail.com
• Setup shift is 1-3:30 pm; event shift 4 to 7 pm; Breakdown shift is 7 to 8 pm.

• Last day for in-person Pre-sale Ticket Packages is Monday, 4/10 after school dismissal. Please bring check or cash to complete purchase.

• On-line sale for Ticket Packages will end Monday 4/10 at midnight for delivery of envelopes in the Classroom Wednesday folder on 4/12. Purchase on CheddarUp here, https://carnival-tickets-2023.cheddarup.com.
• Tickets on the day of the Carnival can be purchased for $1 each. This can be used to play booth games, ride attractions, and purchase food items from the Concession booth (not valid with food vendors) and the Candy shop.

Thank you NCE Families! Looking forward to seeing you all there...It's Sweet to the Last Drop!

Check out Candytopia Flyer

The Santiago Community College/OUSD Community Science Night is coming up on April 28 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at SCC. All are welcome!!

Science Night Flyer

View the latest OUSD School News Roll Call! Highlighting exciting activities from all of OUSD schools!

OUSD School News Roll Call

Please view the NCSA NEWSLETTER to learn of all the exciting activities and news NCSA has to offer.

SAVE THE DATES

• April 14th: School Carnival- Candytopia 3.0, 4:00 - 7:30pm
• May 5th: Holiday Skate Party - 5th grade fundraiser
• May 20th: School Campout

CUBE CLUB - 1st - 6th grade

• MONDAY'S - 2:25 - 3:25
• April 3, 10, 17, 24,
• May 1, 8, 15, 22
• CUBE CLUB FLYER

CODE NINJAS - CODING CLASS

TUESDAY: 4/4 - 5/23

2:25 - 3:35 for Grades 1-6

FLYER

BRICKS 4 KIDZ

Who: 1st – 6th graders

When: Fridays, 2:15pm – 3:30pm

Where: Lunch Tables

Dates: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19

BRICKS 4 KIDZ FLYER

Grades 1-6 After School Sports at Nohl Canyon Elementary -BEGINS THE WEEK OF APRIL 10TH!

FLYER

BASKETBALL

• Monday 2:30PM - 3:30PM
• 4/10 - 5/22/23

TENNIS+

PICKLEBALL

• Wednesday 12:30PM - 1:30PM
• 4/12 - 5/24/23

**Coaches setup portable nets on the school blacktop to create courts

SOCCER

• Friday 2:30PM - 3:30PM
• 4/14 - 5/19/23

PARKER-ANDERSON ENRICHMENT - FLYER

Fine Art Academy!

MONDAY: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

2:30 - 3:30 pm for Grades K - 6

Chem Kidz!

TUESDAY: 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23

2:30 - 3:30 pm for Grades K - 6

Creative Sculpture!

WEDNESDAY: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24

12:35 - 1:35 pm for Grades K - 6

Jewelry Making Workshop

FRIDAY: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, *5/26

2:30 - 3:30 pm for Grades 1 - 6

The 2022-2023 Nohl Canyon Yearbook is available for orders! Take advantage now as prices increase throughout the school year!

Jostens.com/YB23

Click link below to access the NCSA webstore!

https://my.cheddarup.com/me/ncsa

All 5th grade fundraising opportunities will be listed in this section each week. Please refer to this section of the newsletter for all information regarding 5th grade fundraising!

April 12th: Coffee with Counselor, 8:30 am

April 14th: School Carnival

May 5th: Holiday Skate Center 5th grade Fundraiser

May 8 - 19: SBAC Testing (3rd - 6th grade)

May 10th: Coffee with Counselor, 8:30 am

May 20th (Saturday): School Camp Out

May 23rd: Open House 5:30pm

June 8th: 6th Grade Promotion - 10:30 am

* Last Day of School, Minimum Day

Please click on the following link to view the latest message from the Superintendents office:

https://www.smore.com/t2q3b

In this Message

• OUSD Employees of the Year
  
• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 17 Administrators of the Year
• Orange High School MJROTC Cadets Visit Washington, D.C.
• Canyon High School's Symphony Orchestra performed at the Chicago International Music Festival
• Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy Students Immerse in Culture Over Break
• Congratulations to Richland’s Third Quarter Graduates!
• Canyon High School Robotics State Championships Update
• McPherson Magnet STEAM Night/25th Anniversary
• History that Comes Alive at Sycamore Elementary
• "Let's Be Kind" at Linda Vista Elementary
• Orange Unified School District Celebrates Two More CIF-SS Academic Championships
• Latest CIF Polls and CIF-SS Academic Champions, Orange Unified High Schools
  




Upcoming Events

• April 13: Board of Education Meeting
• April 21: El Modena High School Nature Center Dedication
• April 26: Villa Park HS Showcase/Open House

May 8th - 26th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am (testing time)

CAASPP - The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state academic testing program. CAASPP is a system intended to provide information that can be used to monitor student progress and ensure that all students leave high school ready for college and career.

• CAASPP incorporates the Smarter Balanced Assessment Conscortium (SBAC), a standardized test consortium
• Students in 3rd - 8th grade, and 11th grade will take part in the SBAC.
• Students will be assessed in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. 5th grade students will also take the California Science Test

**** Please plan vacations and medical appointments around these dates (specifically 8-10 am each day)

Important reminders:

• Students should have a good night's sleep
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Bring their own earbuds/headphones (if they have them). School will supply to those who do not have their own.
• NO personal tech devices allowed during testing (this includes Smart Watches, Smart Phones..)

Summer camp registration begins April 17th @9am sharp! Spots will fill up quickly, so if you need CARES, jump on it!

Location is at Nohl Canyon!

Please see calendar and registration instructions attached.

CARES Summer Registration Flyer

CARES ESPORTS Summer Calendar

The Special Education Department is excited to host monthly one hour parent workshops! These workshops are geared toward offering support and strategies regarding a variety of topics, including:

· Neurodiversity

· Supporting the Behavioral needs of Students with Disabilities

· Post Secondary Transition Resources

and many more!

Click the flyer link for more information!

Parent Workshop Flyer

Tuesday, May 2 Boardroom 2

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Postsecondary Transition Resources

Tuesday, June 6 Boardroom 2

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Supporting social skills and pragmatics in the home

Our Early Learning office is taking down parent information for those that are interested in enrolling in our preschool program for next school year.

OUSD State Preschool Flyer 2023-2024

Early Learning Flyer 2023-2024

Learning Link Flyer 2023-2024

Reminder to all parents - the Absence Hotline is available to leave a message when you know your child will be or is absent for the school day. Please make your absent call prior to 9:00 am on the day of the absence.

When calling, please leave your childs name, grade, and reason for absence

Nohl Canyon is beginning to see more students carrying their own cell phones. Please discuss with your child the guidelines for cell phones/communication devices (watches) while at school:

1) NO CELL from BELL to BELL - cell phones need to be turned OFF and stored in students backpack from first bell to dismissal bell.

2) Students who need to contact parents/guardians are expected to come to the front office to make the phone call.

3) Students who do not follow the guidelines:

1st occurrence: warning - expected to place phone back in backpack

2nd occurrence: cell phone confiscated - Parent Pick-up in office

The KIDS CORNER section of the newsletter will be a place to highlight our Roadrunner Students succeeding in outside activities. Nohl Canyon has a wide range of students in a variety of activities; Dance, Gymnastics, Equestrian, Cheer, Karate, Tennis, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey..plus many more. If you would like to highlight your child, please send Mr. Jones a photo and description of your child(s).

Brooke S. finished 3rd Overall in the Silver Level California State Championships, Congratulations!!

July 31 - Aug 6 ..... Aug 7 - Aug 13 ...... Aug 14 - Aug 20 ...Aug 21 - Aug 27 ...Aug 28 - Sept 3.... Sept 4 - Sept 10 ....Sept 11 - Sept 17 ..Sept 18 - Sept 24 ....Sept 25 - Oct 1 ...Oct 2 - Oct 8

Oct 9 - Oct 15 ....... Oct 16-Oct 22 ...... Oct 23-Oct 29 ......... Oct 30-Nov 5 ......Nov 6 - Nov 12

Nov 13 - Nov 19 .....Nov 27 - Dec 3 .... Dec 4 - Dec 10 ....... Dec 11 - Dec 17 .. Dec 18 - Jan 7

Jan 8 - Jan 14 ......Jan 15 - Jan 21 ......Jan 22 - Jan 28 ......Jan 29 - Feb 4 .....Feb 5 - Feb 11

Feb 12 - Feb 18 .... Feb 19 - Feb 25 .....Feb 26 - Mar 4 ........Mar 5 - Mar 11 ....Mar 12 - Mar 18

Mar 19 - Mar 25 ....April 2 - April 8

Email: NohlCanyonPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.orangeusd.org/nohl-canyon-elementary-school
Location: 4100 E. Nohl Ranch Rd. Anaheim, California 92807
Phone: 714.997.6203
Facebook: facebook.com/NohlcanyonyelementaryschoolNCSA
Twitter: @nohlcanyon