NOHL CANYON ROADRUNNER NEWS

Nohl Canyon has received word that we rated highest attendance for the month of December amongst our like OUSD schools. Way to go Roadrunners! As a result, or students will have another special lunch in recognition coming soon and will have the attendance trophy returning to Nohl in celebration. Congratulations Roadrunners! Thank you for making Nohl a great place to be.

A great big thank you to our Dad's Club President, Bryan Mundia for taking on a new design for our Nohl Canyon lost and found (see picture below). With minimal input, Bryan created a great lost and found that should prove more user friendly at helping reunite our kiddos with lost items. Thank you!

This week, we kick off our American Heart Association - Kids Heart Challenge with a student assembly. Students of the Month will be recognized with our January focus of Cooperation.

Open enrollment has begun and has an initial close of January 29th. TK and Kindergarten registration is now open. See below for more information. Please keep in mind, all Open Enrollment families need to complete open enrollment each school year.

A new series of After School Programs are beginning. There have been a few cancellations of classes based on enrollment. Please see the link to the left to go straight to these great offerings (scroll below if viewing on a cell phone). Our ELO-P offerings of Junior Doctors and Tap Dance on Thursdays still have a few spaces left for those that are interested.

We are excited for our NC Music-Winter Wonderland and VAPA showcases this week on January 25th. TK-Grades 4 will perform prior to Noon. VAPA showcases will take place 1:00-2:20pm. Precise times are listed below.

A great week ahead to all Roadrunners!

This week:

January 23: American Heart Association (AHA) Kickoff Assembly

January 24: Student of Month - Cooperation

January 25: NC Music (TK-4) and VAPA (Grades 5-6) Showcases - Parents Welcome

January 26: Art Masters Lecture

Coming Soon:

January 29-February 2: Art Masters Activity

January 31: Villa Park High School Community Open House and Showcase

February 2: Doughnuts with Grown ups (parents/caregivers) 7:30am - QUAD

February 5: 100th Day - Students may dress w/ 100 theme (years old/a play on the number)

February 21: Canyon High School Community Open House and Showcase

This month's focus for our Student of the Month will include COOPERATION - “Be more interested in finding the best way, not in having your way.”

Working together with others requires teamwork. If you wish to be heard, listen. Cooperation means working together in all ways to accomplish the common goal. It also allows individuals to move forward together instead of going off in different directions. Two horses pulling a wagon must move in the same direction or the wagon does not move.

John Wooden's Pyramid of Success

If you are interested in helping with our student drop-off or pick-up, we always welcome volunteers. Work as many or as few days as you are able, morning and/or afternoon. All helpers welcome! Stop by and talk with us in the morning or afternoon or let our Front office staff know if you are interested.

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

Kids Heart Challenge is coming soon! Students will learn how to have happy and healthy hearts and brains, while raising lifesaving donations to help others with special hearts. Plus, your family can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR in Finn’s Mission! Register TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/NohlCanyon or by downloading the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android.

Students who register early will be recognized at our assembly on January 23rd!

Thank you for supporting our school, the American Heart Association, and this lifesaving program!

Please join us of our NC Music and VAPA showcases on January 25th.

Primary through 4th Grades (Parents may attend):

TK/K: 8:30

3rd/4th: 9:15

1st/2nd: 10:30

VAPA program performances Grades 5 and 6 (Parents may attend):

Grade 6: 1:00-1:30.

Grade 5: 1:50-2:20

Nohl Canyon VAPA Showcase

The California Department of Education (CDE), in partnership with The Great Kindness Challenge (GKS), encourages all teachers, staff, students, and families of California schools to participate in the GKC, January 22-26, 2024.

The GKC is a global campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.

The GKC gives every student an opportunity to model kindness and develop key social-emotional skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.

GKC Sample Checklists

The Spring Musical is here! Please see the links and information below regarding important dates for the Nohl Canyon production of Disney's Frozen Jr.

Center Stage Theater Link

Rehearsal Dates:

At Nohl Canyon Elementary
THURSDAYS January 25th - March 21st @ 2:30
4:00 ensemble dismissal
4:30 select leads dismissal depending on the week

No Rehearsal Spring Break

Tech/Show Week:
April 1-5 @ El Rancho Middle School

Monday, April 1st - Both Casts

Tuesday, April 2nd - Thursday Cast

Wednesday, April 3rd - Friday Cast

Performance Dates:
April 4 & 5 @ 6:00pm @ El Rancho Middle School

Nohl Canyon Run Club is back!

The NC Run Club is for students interested in participating in the "Kids Run the OC" and the OC 5K marathon (race day is May 4). Beginning January 29th, our "Running Club" will meet after school every Monday and Tuesday from 2:30 -3:15. For our "Kids Run the OC" participants, the goal is to complete 25 miles by race day (May 4) and then complete the final 1 mile on race day. For students looking to participate in the OC 5K, the goal is to increase their distance and endurance through proper training.

If your child is interested in participating, please look over the linked slideshow and information. There is a QR code on slide 1 which will take you to the google form sign-up sheet. All students participating in the after school run program must be signed upon the google form. No student will be allowed to participate in the program if they are not registered. Once registered on the google form, you then must register for the final mile or the 5k run through runsign up, which is listed in the slide show.

For questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gardner sgardner@orangeusd.org. We understand students may already be participating in Monday or Tuesday after school programs and are welcome to attend when they can.

NC OC Run Club Info Flyer

Run Club Info Letter

Student Parent Coach Pledge

Info Night Presentation Link

OUSD Open Enrollment:

The Online “Open Enrollment” period began on Monday, January 15, 2024, and ends at 4:00PM on Monday, January 29, 2024

Visit https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/24-25-open-enrollment for details

*Open Enrollment is the process for families to apply to attend a school not in their residential boundaries. Current Nohl Canyon Open Enrollment students still need to complete the process each school year.

For Nohl Canyon resident families, TK / Kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year begins on Wednesday, January 17th.

Kindergarten eligible dates:

Birthdate between September 2, 2018 and September 1, 2019

TK eligible dates:

Birthdate between September 2, 2019 to June 12, 2020

Please visit the OUSD webpage for enrollment instructions or call Nohl Canyon @ 714.997.6203

TK/Kinder Birthday Chart

https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/transitional-kindergarten

We are excited to share with you that Orange Unified will be offering an elementary student "Invention Convention" this year as a part of our Community Science Night scheduled April 19th, 2024. All interested K-6 students are invited to submit. Students may submit as individuals or through a group or class project.

District representatives will be offering virtual information meetings for teachers, parents, and students via Google Meets: meet.google.com/shh-jumv-zmm

Parent Info Meeting:

Thursday, 1/25/2024 @ 4:00 PM

Student Meetings:

Initial Info: 2/8/2024 @ 3:30 PM

Share Session: 3/7/2024 @ 3:30 PM

Students can sign up to show their interest via this Google Link

Student inventions can be a model (non-working prototype) and students are encouraged to use everyday low-cost materials. If you need a little inspiration on what can be accomplished , check out the videos of student inventors linked HERE.

OUSD Invention Convention Parent Flyer

This year your child has an opportunity to be tested as part of the universal screening and identification process for the Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) in the Orange Unified School District. The purpose of this assessment is to identify students with unique and outstanding learning abilities. Testing will occur during the week of January 29th-February 2, 2024.

GATE Information Flyer

3rd Grade GATE Screening Opt-out Form

The Orange Unified School District is inviting all families to the Villa Park High School Community Open House and Showcase Event on January 31, 2024. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. with elementary and middle school performances and the high school showcase event will begin at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to see everything that our Villa Park High School Family of Schools has to offer students TK-12th grade. Additionally, we will have a highlighted student performance from Nohl Canyon Robotics between 5-6pm in the Villa Park High School amphitheater. The community will also be able to tour the new state-of-the-art STEM building at VPHS, so you can show your students what they will get to experience as they go through the Villa Park High School feeder pattern. We hope to see you at this great community event.”

Event Flyer

The Orange Unified School District is inviting all families to the Canyon High School Community Open House and Showcase Event on February 21, 2024. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. with elementary and middle school performances and the high school showcase event will begin at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to see everything that our Canyon High School Family of Schools has to offer students TK-12th grade. Additionally, we will have a highlighted student performance involving Nohl Canyon Robotics between 5-6pm in the Canyon High School amphitheater. The community will also be able to tour the new state-of-the-art STEM building at Canyon HS, so you can show your students what they will get to experience as they go through the Canyon High School feeder pattern. We hope to see you at this great community event.

Event Flyer

El Rancho Charter Middle School has a number of dates for campus tours for interested 6th grade NC families upcoming. Please see the flyer linked below for more information.

El Rancho Tour Info Flyer

The OUSD Special Education Department will be hosting a variety of parent workshops this school year on a variety of topics. The next workshop on January 26th involves coping skills and strategies. Check out the flyer linked below for more workshops to come.

Special Education Workshops Flyer

Nohl Canyon uses a "Staggered" Start and dismissal to provide some relief with traffic. Supervision in front of school begins at 7:40 am. After dismissal, supervision ends at 2:40 pm. All students need to be picked up by 2:40 pm.

2023-2024 Bell Schedule

Thank you for making our parking lot procedures during drop-off and pick-up a safe and efficient machine. We serve a large number of vehicles in short period of time.

Thank you for your continued help with a few critical items:

• Please remember our Lower lot is Staff Only Parking. The lower entrance on Nohl Canyon RD is ENTRANCE ONLY in the Afternoon for Middle Lane traffic going to park in the FAR lot. Two-way use of this entrance presents a significant hazard to entering cars and pedestrian traffic.
• Please be kind to our parking lot volunteers. They make the whole thing work.
• Please ask your kiddos to walk when in front of school. Running children in the pick up area presents several hazards. Safety is our first priority.
• Trinity School Parking Lot is CLOSED for drop-off and pick-up parking.

• Parents, with respect to Trinity Pre-School and their families, we are not allowing Nohl Canyon families to park in the Trinity parking lot. Please follow this guideline and support us in keeping a positive community relationship with Trinity School. Trinity will often allow us to use their lot for special events but should not be used for drop-off or pick-up.
• Please remain clear of the Trinity lawn areas. Trinity lawns should not be used for student waiting for drop-off or pick-up. Students should always be picked up from our school site. If students are still here after 2:40pm, we bring them behind our school gates into our QUAD area for safety until parent pick-up. Please do not have your students wait at the Trinity site for pick-up.
• Please be sure to use crosswalks when crossing all major roads. Students being dropped off on Nohl Canyon Rd. and then proceeding across the street, presents a significant hazard to those students.
• Keep in mind, the Nohl Canyon Rd. entrance to our parking area is only to be used during afternoon pick-up and is limited to Middle Lane traffic that is pulling all the way through the lot to park in the back school lot.

Parents, Please watch the following video on Parking Lot Procedures

• Parking Lot Procedures Video (4:00)
• Parking Lot Procedures doc

Please take a look at this month's menu:

January Elementary Menu

OUSD Nutrition Services

Please visit the student calendar when deciding on vacations or other "out of school" activities. Attendance is the utmost importance for student achievement!

In the 2022-2023 school year, we are pleased to announce that 25 students earned PERFECT ATTENDANCE and Nohl Canyon had an overall 95% attendance rate!

2023-2024 Student Calendar

Positive Information on Student Attendance:

10 facts about Student Attendance!

Parker - Anderson Enrichment

Hogwarts Academy

Mondays

1/22 - 3/18 (No class 2/19)

2:30-3:30

K - 6th grade

Spy Kids: Secret Agents

Tuesdays

1/23 - 3/19 (No class on 3/5)

2:30-3:30

1st - 6th grade

Dance

Wednesdays

1/24 - 3/20

12:25 - 1:25

TK - 2nd grade

Rocket Science

Fridays

1/26 - 3/22 (No class on 2/16)

2:30-3:30

K - 6th grade

PAE Flyer

Kassirer After School Sports

* all sports at Nohl Canyon

Basketball

Mondays

1/22 - 3/18 (No class 2/19, 3/25)

2:30-3:30

1st - 6th grade

Tennis & Pickleball

Tuesdays

1/16 - 3/19 (No class 3/26)

2:30-3:30

1st - 6th grade

Track & Field

Wednesdays

1/17 - 3/20

12:35-1:35

1st - 6th grade

Soccer

Fridays

1/19 - 3/22 (No class 2/16, 3/29)

2:20-3:20

K - 3rd grade

Kassirer Sports Flyer

Code Ninjas

Learn Coding with Microsoft Makecode!

Build Dynamic Games

Fridays

2/2 - 3/22 (No class 2/16)

2:30-3:50pm

Ages 7+

Code Ninjas Flyer

Cube Club

Learn to Solve a Rubik's Cube!

Mondays

1/29 - 3/18 (No class 2/19)

2:25-3:25

1st - 6th grades

Cube Club Flyer

Out of Bounds

STEM Multi-sport

Mondays/Fridays

2/5 - 3/22 (No classes 2/16, 2/19)

2:30-3:45

K - 6th grades

Out of Bounds Flyer

Thursdays

1/11 - 3/21

2:15 - 3:30

TK - 6th grades

FLYER

Sign up Link

Thursdays

1/11 - 3/14

2:25 - 3:25

3rd - 6th grades

FLYER

Sign up Link

We have made a change to the Nohl Canyon Twitter. Please follow us @NohlCanyonOUSD. We look forward to seeing you there.

@NohlCanyonOUSD

UNIFORM POLICY:

Tops – Nohl Canyon Uniform shirts are to be worn each day. NC Spirit shirts are allowed throughout the week, along with scheduled themed days (Wednesday = College day). Nohl Canyon allows Free Dress on the final Friday of each month.

Bottoms – Uniform bottoms are to be any type (jeans and leggings included) of solid bottoms with no holes, stripes, or patterns. Colors are Black, Blue, Khaki, uniform plaid.

*Sweatpants not allowed

*Closed Toe shoes only (Crocs not allowed)

Please visit American Casual for information on Nohl Canyon Uniforms.

American Casual Uniform Flyer

As Fall is upon us, and the seasons are changing, please take a moment to review the Nohl Canyon Uniform Policy:

Nohl Canyon has a student uniform policy that is in alignment with the districts uniform policy. Schools whose students wear uniforms have indicated that a uniform policy is a creative and positive way to increase student achievement and decreases student behavioral problems. Based upon the interest of Nohl Canyon parents and staff, our school will continue with our Student Uniform Policy.

UNIFORM POLICY:

Tops - Nohl Canyon Uniform shirts are to be worn each day. NC Spirit shirts are allowed throughout the week, along with scheduled themed days (Wednesday = College day). Nohl Canyon allows Free Dress on the final Friday of each month. Tops should be of a size to allow for freedom of movement to accommodate physical education and active, safe play with no undergarments showing.

Bottoms - Uniform bottoms are to be any type* of solid bottoms with no holes, stripes, or patterns. Colors are Black, Blue, Khaki, uniform plaid. Shorts should be of Bermuda style to help protect skin during active play. Bottoms should be of a size to allow for freedom of movement to accommodate physical education and active, safe play with no undergarments showing.

*Sweatpants not allowed

Shoes - Shoes should be closed toe with non-slip soles and allow for safe freedom of movement to accommodate physical education and active, safe play. Crocs are not allowed due to slip and support concerns during active play.

Please visit American Casual for information on Nohl Canyon Uniforms.

Flyer - School Uniforms (2023-2024 order form)

School Uniform Policy

We are happy to announce that the District is transitioning to the Raptor Technologies system for all volunteer applications. The change will be a much more user-friendly experience for our volunteers. For all Volunteer applications going forward, please use the following links:

Volunteer Application English: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjY4OmVuLVVT

Volunteer Application Spanish: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjY4OmVzLVVT

Internal Training Video: Training Recording.mp4

* Please note that Volunteers who work for more than five hours per week have a few added requirements. The application link is the same for Volunteers work work less than or more than five hours.

If your child will need medication at school during the 2023-2024 school year, please have your health care provider fill out the following form. If you have not already turned in the form, please bring the completed form and medication to the health office as soon as you are able.

Medication letter and Form

As we continue through the school year, please review the latest guidance for when you kiddo is not feeling well.

School Case Decision Tree

OUSD Preventing the Spread Guidance

Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

NOON - SUPERVISOR

We would love to hire some caring members of our community to help with Noon supervision!

Apply HERE

OUSD and Nohl Canyon are looking for Noon-Supervisors! Hours are 11:30 - 12:45, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 9:30 - 10:45 on Wednesday's.

* Please contact Sherrie Seltzer if you are interested in applying: sseltzer@orangeusd.org

If interested, please visit OUSD job opportunities webpage: https://www.orangeusd.org/departments/hr/employment-opportunities

Our Early Learning folks want to make sure our Orange Unified families are aware of our district Early Learning offerings. Please see the flyers linked below for more information.

Early Learning Flyer

Child Development Center Flyer

Learning Links Flyer

Check out all of the great information from our NCSA!

NCSA Smore 1/18

Archive: NCSA Smore 8/17 NCSA Smore 8/24 NCSA Smore 8/31 NCSA Smore 9/7 NCSA Smore 9/14 NCSA Smore 9/21 NCSA Smore 9/28 NCSA Smore 10/5 NCSA Smore 10/12 NCSA Smore 10/19 NCSA Smore 10/26 NCSA Smore 11/2 NCSA Smore 11/9 NCSA Smore 11/16 NCSA Smore 11/30 NCSA Smore 12/7 NSCA Smore 12/14 NCSA Smore 1/11

For all Information on NCSA, please view the NCSA 2023-2024 WELCOME LETTER

Carnival plans are in motion, PLEASE sign up to be a part of the new theme this year!

1st group meeting is Friday, January 26th after morning drop off (8'ish) on campus in the Teacher's lounge. We will begin our initial plans from attractions to printing flyers & ticket sales to food and what our anticipated spend will be.

We need your help to get this groovy event ready by FRIDAY, APRIL 12th, 2024!

Friday, February 2nd, Donuts with Grown Ups 7:30am in the quad. Bring your parent or guardian for a yummy treat before school.

Please visit Panda Express at 2318 N. Tustin St. Orange CA 92865 on Wednesday, February 07, 2024 between 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 20% of event sales will be donated back to benefit our current 5th grade class.

Panda Express Flyer

If you are interested in getting involved with Nohl Canyon's Dad's club, please reach out to Bryan Mundia (Dad's Club President) at: nohlcanyondadsclub@gmail.com

Spirit Shirts are available for purchase!

Visit the cheddar up website to order your Spirit Shirt!

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

Yearbooks for Sale - Reserve your yearbook today! Yearbooks are currently $40. Order now to guarantee your student a copy:

Yearbook Ordering Link

Yearbook Flyer

If interested, parents can submit photos to the Nohl Canyon Yearbook. Please email to: nohlcanyonyearbook@gmail.com

Click link below to access the NCSA webstore!

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

Please refer to the Nohl Canyon Webpage for an updated SUGGESTED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST for each grade level, UNIFORM information from American Casual, and updated STAFF and FACULTY List.

If interested in obtaining an OUSD Bus Pass - please visit the district office during the following hours:

Bus Pass office hours:

Tuesday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed daily for lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bus Pass Office:
(714) 538-8295

You may visit the Transportation webpage at: https://www.orangeusd.org/departments/business-services/transportation

NC Girl Scout troops are welcoming more girl scouts. Grades K-2 opportunities available.

Girl Scout Flyer

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. Strickland a photo and description of your child to be highlighted.

Camille Francis and Alice Garcia made it to the semi-final in the All Star Tournament for the Orange Junior Soccer Club this weekend. Congratulations girls!

Office Manager: Sherrie Seltzer

Registration/Attendance/Health Clerk: Nancy Gabrielle

Contact email:

Sherrie Seltzer: sseltzer@orangeusd.org

Nancy Gabrielle: ngabrielle@orangeusd.org

July 30 - August 5 August 6 - August 12 August 13 - August 19 August 20 - August 26 August 27 - September 2 September 3 - September 9 September 10 - September 16 September 17 - September 23 September 24-September 30 October 1-October 7 October 8-October 14 October 15-October 21 October 22-October 28 October 29-November 4 November 5-November 11 November 12-November 18 November 26-December 2 December 3-December 9 December 10-December 16 January 7-January 13 January 14-January 20 January 21-January 27

Email: NohlCanyonPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.orangeusd.org/nohl-canyon-elementary-school
Location: 4100 Nohl Ranch Road, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
Phone: (714) 997-6203
Facebook: facebook.com/NohlCanyonNCSA
Twitter: @NohlCanyonOUSD