Our Community Newsletter
The York Suburban Communities That Care Middle School Board will be holding a “Fill A Bag Contest” to see which homeroom collects the most school items for the children in our York Suburban community. From March 1st-31st, the middle school will be collecting school supplies, children’s socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap. Please support this effort by bringing these items with you to the Multi-Cultural Festival on the final day of the collection, March 31st.
Thomas Merkle #7
Collin Mailman #10
According to the Centers for Disease Control, keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
Mrs. Stipanovic, Yorkshire School Nurse, visited kindergarten and 2nd grade classrooms at Yorkshire with hand washing programs to help our youngest students learn the importance of good hand washing. Second grade students enjoyed the Glitter Bug program which was made possible through a grant from the York Suburban Education Foundation. After reviewing the steps for good hand washing, students used the “Glitter Bug potion” to discover where germs might hide on their hands, and to check if they were doing a good job with their hand washing. Kindergarten students participated in the Scrubby Bear hand washing program and joined the “Scrubby Bear Clean Hands Club.” Scrubby Bear is a program of the American Red Cross.
Mrs. Stipanovic was also able to share the Glitter Bug program with 7th grade science students of Mrs. Green and Ms. Karkoska at York Suburban Middle School. The students were learning about germs, so Glitter Bug helped them improve their hand washing technique to keep the germs away!
A wonderful event is in store for York Suburban Middle School students! Jordan Sonnenblick, a popular author of young adult fiction, will be visiting YSMS on Monday, March 14th.
During his visit, Mr. Sonnenblick will be holding two large-group presentations to discuss his books, his experiences as a writer, and where he finds his sources of inspiration. Additionally, he will be conducting a small group workshop to discuss the art of writing and useful techniques for successful story development.
A One Author, One School event has been underway at YSMS since September. The collective goal is to ensure that each student and staff member read at least one of Mr. Sonnenblick’s books prior to his visit. Students have been reading his books during their English/Language Arts classes, as well as, independently. Mr. Sonnenblick will be personally signing books during his visit. Students who want autographed books will need to purchase copies in advance on their own or through Mrs. Krane at the Middle School Library.
YSMS is absolutely thrilled to have Jordan Sonnenblick visit. He’s an author whose characters touch the heart of all of his readers.
The York Suburban Middle School is presenting The Wizard of Oz – Young Performers Edition:
Friday, February 26th at 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 27th at 2:00 pm
YSMS auditorium.
Tickets: $3 for students $5 for adults
The York Suburban Education Foundation (YSEF) recently received a $10,000 contribution from Apple Automotive Group, Inc., A Stewart Company, through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. 
Pictured from left the right are: Mac Brillhart, YSEF VP; Sarah Reinecker, YSEF President; Ashley Griffith, a York Suburban senior; and Matthew Kugle, Apple Automotive Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Griffith was one of sixteen York Suburban high school student recipients awarded an Applied College Tuition (A.C.T.) Dual Enrollment Scholarship that will help cover the cost of tuition and books for college level courses during the Spring 2016. The A.C.T. program was funded through a YSEF grant made possible by corporate EITC contributions. YSEF is an independent, non-profit organization providing funding for innovative programs that enhance the educational experience and foster continued academic excellence for York Suburban students.
The Impact Foundation (IF), a new student committee of the York Suburban Education Foundation (YSEF), was recently awarded a $4,926 grant from the York County Community Foundation’s (YCCF) Strategic Community Grant Program in support of IF’s Impact of Caring project.
Pictured from left to right are: Joshua Carney, YSEF board member and IF Committee Chair; Zachary Weinstein, York Suburban junior and IF Vice President; Layla Boyce, YCCF Grants and 
Scholarship Program Administrator; Elyse Pollick, YCCF Community Investment Officer; Dr. Denise Fuhrman, York Suburban Assistant Principal and Internship Advisor; and Sarah Reinecker, YSEF President.
The Impact of Caring grant will assist in constructing Impact Closets within all six of the York Suburban School District buildings. The Impact Closets will be used to provide supplies for students in need attending each school. IF has also secured startup funding for stocking the closets with needed supplies through the Jeffrey D. Sindicich Foundation, and from a private contribution from Carolyn F. Warman. The Sindicich Foundation was created in memory of Jeffrey Sindicich, a 1986 York Suburban graduate, and Ms. Warman is the Executive Director of Leadership York.
YSEF’s Impact Foundation student committee is focused on continuing York Suburban’s commitment toward educational excellence by educating and engaging students in meeting the needs of their own school community through philanthropic compassion.
Please join us for:
York Suburban Day with the Revolution
Game Date: Sunday, May 15
1:00 pm PeoplesBank Park
Ticket Cost: $10.00 (cash only) Includes hot dog, drink, and chips
Tickets go on sale: April 4
Tickets may be purchased in building offices and Education Center during working hours.
Tickets will also be sold at the following events:
| April 7 | Valley View | Arts Night | 5:30 – 7:15 pm |
| April 20 | Middle School | Band Concert | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
| April 21 | Yorkshire | Arts Night | 5:30 – 7:15 pm |
| May 4 | Middle School | Arts Night | 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| May 5 | High School | Spring Concert | 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| May 13 | High School | Wellness Night | 6:00 – 8:00 pm |
Hildebrandt Learning Center is offering engaging summer programs for York Suburban students who have completed the following grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Follow the links below for more camp and registration information.
