A Taste of the New School Year

August 7, 2012 by

Hello:

The 2012-13 school year is now upon us!  I trust everyone had a great summer.

The topic of my letter for this issue is food service.

I am very pleased to announce that beginning this August; Whitsons Culinary Group will be providing breakfast and lunch for York Suburban students.  After a lengthy process, Whitsons was selected because of its commitment to innovative and nutritious meals.

This family-owned business is the fourth largest food service management company in the United States and has been working closely with district personnel to assure a smooth transition.  In addition, Whitsons will adhere to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and other award-winning nutrition education programs.

During the food service management selection process, school board members, food service personnel, district personnel, and students visited a school site to taste-test menus prepared by [Read more…]

Filed Under: August 2012, Feature

92% of the YS Class of 2012 Continuing Education

August 7, 2012 by

 

A total of 175 members of the York Suburban Class of 2012 are continuing their education at two-year or four-year schools.  With 191 students in the class, that is 92 percent of the class.

One hundred and thirty-one graduates will be attending four-year schools.  Forty-four opted for two-year programs.

Thirteen students have joined the workforce, two have enlisted in the military, and one falls into an “other” category.

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Left

New Faces for the 2012-13 School Year

August 7, 2012 by

Brian Ellis, left, has been named Principal of York Suburban High School. Christopher Adams, right, has been named Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of York Suburban High School.

There will be a number of new faces in the York Suburban School District when schools open for the 2012-13 school year.

Brian E. Ellis has been named York Suburban High School Principal.

A graduate of Red Lion High School, he holds his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Gettysburg College, his Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Villanova University, and his Principal Certification from Drexel University.  He is enrolled in Drexel University’s Doctorate of Education program.  His was the Assistant Principal of Manheim Township High School in Lancaster County.

 

Christopher J. Adams has been named York Suburban High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director.  A graduate of Cowanesque Valley Junior/Senior High School in Westfield, Pennsylvania, he holds his Bachelor’s [Read more…]

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Right

Opening Days for Schools

August 7, 2012 by

Monday, August 27 –   First day of school for students in kindergarten through

                                  grades six; students in grade 9; and all new students at

                                  York Suburban High School and York Suburban Middle

                                  School.

Tuesday, August 28 –  All students report for classes.

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Left

Language Changes at Middle School

August 7, 2012 by

Beginning this school year, students at the York Suburban Middle School will begin taking foreign languages in the eighth grade.

Dr. Patricia Maloney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, explains previously students received a 45-minute block of a foreign language in seventh grade (the equivalent to a half-year of study) and another 45-minute block in eighth grade (also the equivalent of a half-year of study).

Now the students will receive a full year of a foreign language in eighth grade.  The foreign languages are German, French, and Spanish.

The change allows seventh grade students to receive 90-minute blocks of instruction in both English and math.

Dr. Maloney said students will continue to have the opportunity of taking five levels of language before graduating from the high school.

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Right

Something Old, Something New at East York Elementary

August 7, 2012 by

 

Kathy Pavoncello is shown with one of the motivational quotes she is painting on the walls of East York Elementary School.

Students will see something old and something new when East York Elementary School opens for the new school year.

The “old” is the carpeting in the hallways of the original building has been removed and the 1955 terrazzo flooring has been uncovered and restored to its shine.  Bill Boll, Assistant Director of Facilities for the York Suburban School District, says that carpeting has been in place for almost 30 years.  “The floors are beautiful,” he said.  “They were built to last.”

The “new” is a series of motivational quotes and murals painted on the interior walls by Kathy Pavoncello.  A Library Aide at the York Suburban Middle School, art is family tradition.  Several years ago, Kathy’s mother, Judy Everett, painted the murals on the interior walls of Valley View Elementary School.  Kathy painted the mural quotes at the middle school.  Judy Everett is the guidance office secretary at the middle school.

The Pavoncellos are a York Suburban family:  Kathy and her husband, John, are both 1987 graduates of York Suburban High School; one child was in the Class of 2011, another in the Class of 2012, and a third will be in 10th grade.

 

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Left

Students Do Well on AP Tests

August 7, 2012 by

York Suburban High School students who took national Advanced Placement (AP) exams did exceptionally well this year.

Dr. Patricia Maloney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, reports 100 percent of the students who took the 55 AP exams scored a grade of 3 or better on the 1 to 5 scale.  In fact, 62 percent of the students scored a 5.

AP courses at York Suburban High School are available to students who have a special interest in the subjects offered and are accepted into the AP classes.

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 The following Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at York Suburban High School:

AP U.S. History*  (will be taught 2013-14)

AP European History*  (will be taught 2012-13)

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Physics

AP Calculus

AP Programming with JAVA

 *offered in alternating years

 

 

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Right

YSEF Names New Board Members

August 7, 2012 by

The York Suburban Education Foundation has named three new board members.  They are (from left in photo)MacGregor (Mac) Brillhart, YS Class of ’98; Jeff Royer, and Mike Scheib as the new treasurer.

Outgoing board members are:  Ed Paskey, Debbie Simon, and Andrea Marceca Strong.

A Successful Spring Event – The York Suburban Education Foundation’s spring event raised $33,000.  Information on the event is available at www.ysef.org.

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Left

Summer Camps for Young YS Students

August 7, 2012 by

 

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Two summer camps were held this year for the York Suburban School District’s youngest students.  The camps were held at Valley View Elementary School.

Ready Set Learn – formerly known as Bear Camp — is for students who have completed kindergarten, first, or second grade.

M.A.R.S (Math and Reading Support) is for students who have completed third and fourth grades.  Students are invited to attend the camp if they have been receiving support in math and/or reading throughout the school year.

During the weeks of camp they work on refining skills in reading and math through computer use, educational games, small group instruction, science experiments, and theme based lessons, such as the Olympics and the beach.

Volunteers at the camps included York Suburban School District students, graduates, National Honor Society members, and students from York Catholic High School.

Filed Under: August 2012, Issue Right

CTC Talent Show

August 7, 2012 by

SAVE THE DATE – November 17, 2012

Mark your calendars! The Annual CTC Community Variety Show will take place on Saturday, November 17, at York Suburban High School.  Whether you are planning a solo act or are part of a group you won’t want to miss out on the fun. Start thinking about your performance now and you’ll have all summer long to polish your act!  Audition information will be available in August at www.ysctc.org.  And remember this is a Variety Show so we are looking for a variety of acts – jugglers, magicians, bands, stand-up comedians, group acts, or whatever your talents – all are welcome!

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