Weekly Sinking Springs Hills Update

Dear Families,

What a wonderful start! We are quickly learning the schedules and routines of the new school year. It is remarkable how quickly these pieces fall into place. The sunshine outside matches the mood of everyone at Sinking Springs Elementary. There are so many smiling faces. I hope the start of the school year has been a smooth transition for your families. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions.

At SSE, our routines are centered around Sinking Springs SPIRIT. On Friday, we will have a school-wide assembly to kick off the school year with positivity! Ask your child about the assembly. I hope they feel inspired to let their SPIRIT shine! "SPIRIT" represents the following:

• S-Self-Control
  • I show self-control by managing my emotions and behaviors.
• P- Pride
  • I show pride by making good choices and always trying my best with my schoolwork.
• I-Inspiration
  • I show inspiration through my positive actions and decisions.
• R- Respect
  • I show respect to myself, others, and our building.
• I- Intelligence
  • I show intelligence by being involved in my learning and making thoughtful decisions.
• T-Trust
  • I show I am trustworthy by being honest and dependable.

This week, the orange take-home folder will include many items for you to review. Please take a moment to look over these papers.

Save the Date: Back to School Night is Wednesday, September 4, from 6:30 to 8:00. I will share more details in next week's message.

I've included photos from the first day of school in this message.

Please let me know if you have any questions at 717- 846-6789 ext. 1700 or email hdick@cysd.k12.pa.us.

Warm regards,

Heather Dick

Principal

Volunteer Update: The application is being updated but should be available in the next two weeks. Once available, prospective volunteers will apply online. Human Resources will review/approve applications and notify volunteers of their status. Prospective volunteers for the 2024/2025 school year are encouraged to obtain and update any necessary clearances and background checks. The online application to complete your volunteer registration is coming soon. Click here to check on the status of this form.

Volunteer Badge Change: Once approved, volunteers will no longer receive school-year volunteer badges. Instead, they will wear the ID sticker badge provided by the school office when checking in for a visit. This temporary badge will identify them as a volunteer for their visit.

Student transportation information is now available in our CYSD Bus Routing Portal. Transportation change requests were due before Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Change requests received after August 13 will not be processed until after the first day of school on August 21, 2024. This procedure ensures accurate driver routing and rostering for the first day of school.

• CYSD Bus Routing Portal
• CYSD Transportation Change Request Form

Dear Parents and Students

My name is Erika Kennedy, and I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Head Cook at Sinking Springs Elementary. I have been working in the cafeteria at Sinking Springs for the last 7 school years, and I am excited to welcome all of you to a new school year.

As a parent of two very active kids in our district, I understand the importance of providing nutritious and delicious meals for our students. I initially joined the cafeteria team to be closer to my children, and I quickly discovered my passion for preparing and serving meals that the students enjoy. This passion led me to pursue a full-time role, and I am proud to be a part of this wonderful community.

Our cafeteria is dedicated to offering a variety of healthy and tasty options for breakfast and lunch. We strive to accommodate all dietary needs, ensuring every student has access to balanced meals. Additionally, we are committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment where students can enjoy their meals and recharge for the rest of their day.

If your child has special dietary needs for this school year or had special dietary needs in the past school year and no longer has these needs, please print and fill out the forms below and return to school. Your input is crucial in helping us meet the needs of every student.

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about our cafeteria, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to improve and provide the best possible experience for our students.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to serving your student(s) this school year.

Warm Regards,

Erika Kennedy

Head Cook

Sinking Springs Elementary
ekennedy@cysd.k12.pa.us

(717)846-6789 ext. 1708

2024/2025 Meal Prices for Elementary (K-6)

• Breakfast: Universal Free
• Lunch: General: $2.80

Families can apply for participation in the Free and Reduced Meal Program. Information about this program can be accessed on our district website or by clicking here.

Annual Notices

Breakfast/Lunch Menus

Free and Reduced Meal Program Forms

Community Flyers

Sinking Springs Homepage

Parents and Families

Student Handbooks

Educational Trip Form

Volunteer Information

• No school- Monday, September 2nd
• Back to School Night- Wednesday, September 4th, from 6:30-8:00
• Fall Fundraiser KICK OFF- Friday, September 6th
• School Picture Day- Monday, September 9th (Retake Day October 22nd)
• PTO Meeting- Tuesday, September 10th from 9:15-10:15
• Half-day for students- 12:30 Dismissal- Friday, September 20th
• Scholastic Book Fair- Monday, September 23- Friday, September 27
• GAMEO Family Night- Thursday, September 26, from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

Student car rider arrival and parent pick-up procedures will stay the same as last school year. Below is a description of these procedures for our new families:

• Use the access road that runs behind the school.
• Parents will not leave their vehicles.
• Morning arrival
  • Beginning at 8:40 AM, students will exit one vehicle at a time at the end of the access road. School staff will supervise as students walk from cars and enter the school through the cafeteria entrance.
• Car rider dismissal
  • Students will be dismissed for parent pick-up starting at 3:30.
  • Families will receive two nameplates on your car dashboard so that staff can “check you in” as you travel the route and get your child ready to meet you at the end of the route. These nameplates will come home on the first day of school.
  • Staff will supervise students as they exit the school cafeteria doors and approach vehicles along the pick-up route

Check out the video for Sinking Springs Arrival and Dismissal.

Use the link below to access the most up-to-date bus routing information. This will include primary and secondary stop information for all of your children who are active in the district.

Click here to access student transportation information.