Wonderful Wellsville

If you did not have a chance to come walk the building and see our Winter Theme of Holidays Around the World. Here are some photographs. Also I would like to thank the staff and students for making the building look and feel so festive during this time of year. We always enjoy it.

We would like to thank Mrs. Szabo, Mrs. Zampelli, Mrs. Silbaugh, our students, and parents of students who participated in the Elementary Winter Concert. Our students and staff poured their heart into this concert and it was amazing! We are so proud of the hard work that everyone put into to making it happen and a huge success.

Principal Saylor took over the building today. She delivered cookies to each classroom, help Santa to delivery gifts to students and declared for all students to have a wonderful holiday over the break and let students leave early. She did a wonderful job. I fully anticipate when I retire for Miss Saylor to be returning and taking over. Thanks for all your help today Miss Saylor!

We wanted to thank our families and our PTO for the holiday cookies earlier this week! We loved them all. We also wanted to thank you for delivering some juice and donuts to all the students and staff on Wish Day! It was an amazing day and we are so thankful for you and all you do for us!

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the Kevin Butler Foundation for all the gifts and toys for donated for the holidays. They went to not only students at Wellsville but helped numerous families around Northern. Thank you for helping so many families during this time of year!

Each Cylinder is $10 Great for Snacking or a Super Bowl Party.

Delivery is February 7, 2025

Flyers will come home on January 2 but they are also attached below.

PTO Board:

Co-Presidents: Kristen Louder and Jenelle Hood

Vice President: Jillian Roof

Secretary: Briana Smith

Treasurer: Jen Latchaw

Help up fund Raise while you shop! All year long!

It’s easy—and it works. By using gift cards to pay for everyday (and not-so-everyday) expenses, you can help us earn percentages back on your purchases. Raise Right will give the percentage back to our PTO for every gift card purchase you make. These can be purchased online and delivered right to your house.

Simply create an account, and use our enrollment code to start purchasing gift cards.

Giant foods, Weis, Target and many more!

Our Northern York County School District website is a wonderful resource for this information. Click the links below for the most up to date information and to access flyers and other opportunities for student engagement pre and post school hours.

As the crispness of fall settle in, we want to remind everyone to please dress your children in appropriate attire for the cooler weather. Morning and evenings can be quite chilly, and layering is a great way to ensure that our students stay comfortable throughout the day.

Please consider sending your child to school with:

• warm jackets or coats
• sweaters or hoodies
• long pants
• closed toe shoes or boots
• hats and gloves on particularly cold days

We want our students to enjoy the outdoor activities and recess while staying warm and cozy. Thank you for your continued support in preparing our children for the changing seasons!

With potential sow and ice in the coming months, snow day will come to mind. As done last year, please see the plan should there be snow days in our future.

Students will have one traditional snow day, meaning NO Remote Learning Assignments. After the use of this one traditional Snow day, We will implement remote (paper packet) learning at the elementary level.

On November 22, teachers have sent home two paper packet assignments (two snow days) in anticipation of future snow days.

The completion of these packets will serve as instructional attendance for Snow Day 2-5.

• After the first traditional snow day (no school), the second and third snow day will kick into remote learning via the completion of the paper packets.
• Students will be expected to complete the paper packet for school work that day and this will count as their attendance for the day.
• Students will have one week to complete the paper packet and return it to school. Teachers are available through email and SeeSaw to answer any questions or assist students and families with questions on the day of remote learning.

As we encounter winter weather and potential closures in the future, we will continue to stay in communication with families through each step of the way.

Wellsville Elementary is a Title 1 School which means we receive Federal Title 1 funds to to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout the school year, we will provide you with important information about these services and your child's education.

• Below you will find a letter that lets you know about your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom and building staff working with your child.
• You will also find our Parent and School Compact, Parent and School Engagement Policy, Resolution Process for ESSA Programs, and Right to Know Letter using the blue hyperlink below.

Transportation and Dismissal:

If you are not able to reach us at the school, please contact:

(Monday-Tuesday) Mrs. Esser at 717-432-8691 ext 1116.

(WEdnesday- Friday) Mrs. King 717-432-8691 ext. 1108

They will also have a direct line to our buses and can support you.

Our number one priority is to always get your students back home safe to you. Thank you from Wellsville and our Transportation Department.

New Hope Ministries would like to share with the Wellsville community, that their Mobile Food Pantry comes to Wellsville First United Methodist Church, the first Tuesday of every month from 3-4pm. Just show up and get food if you need! If you have any questions please reach out to them at 717-432-2087

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

Care Solace has Care Companions (customer service) available 24 hours/7 days to assist students, staff, and their families. Care Solace is not a treatment provider. Rather, it acts as a care coordinator by connecting the user to the provider.

If you would like to use 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

Mrs. Heather O'Toole, school counselor, can provide any additional information. Please reach out to her at hotoole@northernyork.org or X 1636 with questions.

Below is a copy of our NYCSD Strategic Plan. If you have not have a chance to review it, we welcome you to take a look at this time. Each year we review and work to make improvements, gather feedback, and adjust to support our families, students, staff, and community. Our plan is based off of a shared partnership with home, school and the community. review here.

Taking care to honor the strengths of our district, Superintendent Mr. Kirkpatrick and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Meakin, along with our Strategic Planning Committees, sought to garner feedback and insight on areas for District growth and refinement.

We look forward to keeping you updated, as well as, partnering with you on this blueprint for district and building action.

We have one open position in our MDS classroom. The pay is $140/day. This is a full time position.

We have one position open as a building aide. The pay is $110/day. This is a full time position.

Website: https://www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/606
Location: 1060 Zeigler Road, Wellsville, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 432-8691 ..1600
Twitter: @WESpolarbears