Submitted by Dr. Brian Ellis

Four of its most outstanding student-musicians were selected to represent York Suburban High School in PMEA District 7 Ensembles.   These students auditioned and were identified by area music teachers as some of the best musicians in the area.  District 7 covers eight south-central Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York Counties.  The selected musicians were Meredith Singleton (Chorus), Daniel Lee (Orchestra), Jack Korver (Band), and Sean Smith (Band).  Daniel Lee was ranked 5th out of 100 violinists.

The musicians will join their peers from the other schools for a weekend of practices, a concert, and the opportunity to audition for the regional ensembles.   The District Chorus will perform on January 14 at Eastern Lebanon High School, the District Orchestra will perform on January 28 at Central York High School, and the District Band will perform on February 11 at Eastern York High School.  

 

Submitted by Sonia Guyer

 

 

This November marked the 3rd Annual Turkey Pardon ceremony in Mrs. Guyer’s English Language Arts classes. After learning about the tradition of officially “pardoning” White House turkeys, the 5th graders took the role of turkeys and wrote letters to President Gulley, asking for a pardon from the Thanksgiving table. This year there were eight finalists noted for their persuasive writing, with two of them selected for a full pardon. Congratulations to Delaney Welter, Brailynn Garcia, Riley Greenberg, Harrison Strine, Braeden Hilty, and Lily Richardson for their finalist finishes, and to Zaynab Kline and Liam Leik for their official pardons!

Submitted by Kathy Pavoncello

Each year, our wonderful Yorkshire Elementary PTO sponsors a fun-filled night of cookie decorating in our cafeteria. Thanks to the donations of Yorkshire families, as well as those of local retailers, children were able to express their creativity by decorating a cookie any way their hearts desired. When asked about his favorite part of the cookie decoration process, kindergartner Grant Terwilliger replied confidently, “The icing!”

Holiday music set the mood for the event, encouraging production of carefully crafted snowflakes that now adorn our cafeteria windows, welcoming in the winter season. This year, students also shared their sense of community by creating unique holiday cards for residents at a local senior residence. Glitter, stickers, crayons and glue covered the tables as little hands got busy creating holiday cheer. The students wondered how the senior residents would receive the special messages. Kindergarten student Aubrey Gurreri said, “I think they’re going to like them a lot!”

We think they will, too!

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York Suburban Education Foundation Tribute Cards can be given at any time throughout the year; a special way to acknowledge a staff member during the holiday season, for his/her birthday or other special occasion, an end of year recognition or just for outstanding performance.  Tribute Cards are at least $5 and funds raised are returned to the York Suburban School District through grants for innovative programs as well as support for the YSEF Endowment.  To order a YSEF Tribute Card or for more information on how you can honor a YSSD staff or community member with a YSEF Tribute, please visit the YSEF website at www.ysef.org.

Submitted by Sonia Guyer

On December 2, 2016, history came alive at Indian Rock! The 5th graders in Mrs. Crumbling’s, Mrs. Guyer’s, and Mrs. Molin’s homerooms participated in the American Revolution Living Timeline, complete with costumes and props. Using their unit notes from class and additional research, the students re-enacted the major events leading up to, including, and noting the end of the American Revolution. Let freedom ring!