Our Community Newsletter
Mrs. Cheryl Johnson’s class at Valley View Elementary recently coordinated a Skype session with a 5th grade class in Canada to learn about their Boxing Day traditions and how they celebrate Christmas. Students were able to ask questions about each other and discover what it is like to live in Canada. They learned it was -10 degrees Fahrenheit in Canada that day. Brrr!!!
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On November 11, Ms. Albert’s sixth grade period 1 science class had the opportunity to enrich their weather unit with a visit from a Southwest Airlines pilot. Mr. Kevin Bramble flies 737 airplanes for the airline. Students were able to see video taken from the cockpit approaching a thunderstorm. They also learned how storms and wind effect flight patterns, take-offs and landings.
York Suburban Early Learning Program at Valley View’s Family Partnership Event for December
Submitted by Jessica Clough, Center Director
This month, Preschool, K Prep, Kindergarten Enrichment, and School Age are traveling with fictional character, “Globe Trot Scott,” learning about holidays around the world. Each day, we open a package containing a letter, activities, and a book to read about the country he visited and the holiday traditions. We also talk about our family traditions. We invite families to share with their child’s class how they celebrate the holidays. The activities selected are based on the early learning standards and interests of each age group. We incorporate Social Studies, Cooking, Reading, Writing, Math, Fine Motor, and Gross Motor Skills into our unit of study.
Our unit of study will conclude with a Holidays Around the World family night. The families are invited to return to school in the evening for a glimpse of what the children have learned about other cultures. We also bring treats to share and show a favorite holiday movie in our country- “The Polar Express!”
If you would like to learn more about our programs, Preschool through School Age, please contact Erika Alvarez, Center Director, for Yorkshire and East York (717.885.1230 x3161) or Jessica Clough, Center Director, for Valley View and Indian Rock (717.885.1226).
Submitted by Laura Horowitz
YSEF awarded Alicia Kowitz a grant to purchase six standing desks for her math classroom at the Middle School. These six students “usually are at the desks” but sometimes swap with seated students who want to stretch their legs for a few minutes.
The students love being able to think on their feet!
Submitted by Katie Barrett
Indian Rock Elementary’s Girls On The Run have completed their fall season. Girls On The Run is a character building/running program offered by the YWCA. Each practice is filled with life lessons about what girls may face one time or another and teaches strategies on how to handle different situations appropriately. The girls practice scenarios on one another and help each other find suitable solutions. To culminate each practice we run together. Each girl is recognized for her accomplishments in the program and the excitement of growing both as a person and a runner is celebrated at our end of the season 5k race.
Our girls did an excellent job this season and are looking forward to starting a new season in the spring. If you are interested in joining Girls On The Run contact Betsy Hoffmaster at bhoffmaster@ywcayork.org
Submitted by Dr. Brian Ellis
Christopher Adams, High School Assistant Principal, earned his doctoral degree from Drexel University on November 18, when he successfully defending his dissertation, The Impact of a Student Advisory Program on School Climate at a Suburban High School. Dr. Adams’ research included examination of YSHS student perceptions and impact of the high school’s advisory program. His findings will not only help other educators in their examination of advisory programs, but will help the high school administration and faculty continue to improve the program.
Submitted by Dr. Brian Ellis
While many students anxiously began a relaxing Thanksgiving vacation, the members of the National Honor Society and advisor Dan Anderson were actively working at what has become the annual York Suburban High School Blood Drive. Students, faculty members, and community members were encouraged to donate blood and the YS Community filled every available donation slot. Fifty-one students and 10 adults collectively donated 44 units of blood. Many students even came back after dismissal to make their donations! #beYSproud!!
Submitted by Matt Marshall, Athletic Director
After concluding a fantastic fall sports season, our York Suburban athletic teams are looking forward to a positive and successful winter season. Numbers are great at all of our middle school and high school programs, and we wish the best of luck to our athletes and coaches this season!
HS Wrestling (Varsity): Coach Brian Gentzyel’s team started off the season wit
h contributions from all members that wrestled at the Susquehanna Township tournament. With each member of the team receiving a win at the tournament.
First home match is December 22 – we look forward to a great turn-out!
JH Wrestling: Coach Mike Mountz’s team started out of the gates extremely well finishing second out of 16 Teams at a very strong Cocalico Tournament; 11 out of the 15 team entries took home medals at the contest. Our wrestlers show a lot of promise, so follow along for what we hope to be a very successful season!
Boys Basketball: We are excited to have head coach Thomas Triggs back at the varsity level. He leads a strong group of returning YS athletes who show great potential.
Upcoming home games on December 13, 17, and 23.
Girls Basketball: Coming off of a very successful 2015-2016 season, our girls look to continue that success in the 2016-2017. Coach Jessica Barley brings back a talented group of girls lead by three returning starters. Our varsity and junior varsity teams both started off with wins over Gettysburg . Please come out and support the team throughout the year.
First home game is December 16
Junior High Boys Basketball : Both our 9th and 7th/8th Grade teams look to be in for a very successful season after strong showings in their first game with wins over a tough opponent in Dallastown. Coach Jamie McFadden returns to lead our 7th/8th Grade Team while Coach Corey Neiderer steps in for his first year as our freshman coach. 7th/8th grade games will be played at 4:15pm and 9th grade at 5:15pm at the middle school.
Junior High Girls Basketball: Coaches Amy Scerbo and Darren Kurilla return to lead our programs. The team looks forward to a great attendance at York Suburban home games as we move through the season. 7th/8th grade games will be played at 4:15pm and 9th at 5:15pm at the middle school.
Girls/ Boys Swimming: All members of York Suburban’s fantastic coaching staff return lead by Coach Craig Brennan to continue the tradition of great success for 2016-2017 season. Both the girls and boys teams got off to a fast start with wins over Northern York. While a huge victory for both teams, the girls celebrated defeating the defending District Champions.