Submitted by Kathy Pavoncello

Read Across America Week was recently celebrated at Yorkshire Elementary, coinciding with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Local authors visited the school and read their books to our students, and each day brought a unique form of celebration. Reading Specialists, Kelly Gulley and Patty Murray, with the help of retired Yorkshire teacher, Karen Moyer (reprising her role of Queen Bee), did a wonderful job of organizing this fun-filled week. Each day began with a poem or song, and a Reader’s Oath, recited by Mrs. Gulley or Mrs. Murray, and repeated by students during morning announcements. In addition, students enjoyed searching the hallways for photos of Yorkshire teachers and staff reading books in odd and comical places.

Monday was “Free To Read Monday.” Students dressed in red, white and/or blue, and were encouraged to read their favorite book throughout the day. Tuesday was “Oh the Places You’ll Go Day.” Yorkshire friends wore an outfit that described a favorite vacation spot, destination college (or city they want to visit), or future occupation. Wednesday was “Wacky Who Wednesday,” with lots of crazy hairstyles and wacky mismatched outfits! Teachers performed a ‘switch-a-roo,’ and partnered up other grade-level classes to read and learn together. Thursday was “Pajama Day,”  just in time to welcome our YSHS students as they performed a teaser rendition of their 2017 musical, “The Pajama Game”. The accompanying book for the day was, “I’m Not Going To Get Up Today”. On Friday, students came to school dressed as a favorite book character. They brought their book (with their character) to school, and filled the hallways with color and creativity as they marched in a parade to the gym for an assembly. Yorkshire’s teachers performed a hilarious skit, posing as various Dr. Seuss characters. Prior to returning to their classrooms, students surprised everyone by spontaneously joining together to sing, “Dr. Seuss, We Love You,” a song they learned during the week, written by Carmino Ravosa.

What a great way to round out a week dedicated to the joy of reading, and special tributes to a timeless author and illustrator!

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Submitted by Sherri Mahorney

Each third grader in Mrs. Mahorney’s class ​was given the assignment of researching an inventor and his/her invention. Then, they wrote a multi-paragraph informative writing on their inventor’s life and his/her invention. Each student created several Google slides to go along with the memorization of the speech they gave on March 2. Their audience was composed of parents, family members, State Representative Kristin Phillips-Hill, Dr. Merkle, Dr. Maloney, and Dr. Gulley. Succeeding at this difficult task gave the students a great sense of accomplishment. Each student landed among the stars that day!

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The York Suburban Education Foundation Board of Directors welcomes Megan Bowman Ambrose (YS ’00) as their new Administrative Coordinator.  Megan’s responsibilities include collaborating with YSEF volunteer board members to manage the organization’s database and finances, while aiding the organization’s efforts to enhance educational opportunities for YS students.  As a YS alumna and parent of two future Trojans, Megan is dedicated to supporting YSEF’s mission and doing more for YS students.  Megan has both a B.A. in Public Relations and Secondary Education Teaching Certificate from the Pennsylvania State University.  Prior to this position, Megan worked as a college administrator in both the Office of Student Activities and Orientation and the Bookstore at York College of Pennsylvania.  Through her educational and professional experiences, she has developed a passion for providing services that enhance opportunities for children and young adults in her community.  Megan is excited to meet members of the York Suburban community and learn more about how YSEF grants have made an impact on their lives.  Please share your stories with her by emailing yorksubef@gmail.com.

Submitted by Steve Whiteley, Student Council Advisor

For the fourth year in a row, York Suburban High School students stayed on their feet all night and raised a record $70,820.17 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Seniors Georgia DuMars and Emily Hamberger oversaw seven committee captains and dozens of committee members to organize Mini-THONⓇ 2017, attended by over 450 students and 50 parent and teacher volunteers. In four years the students have raised over $200,000 to provide funds for research in pediatric cancer and help families with expenses not covered by insurance. Partnering with Penn State’s THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, Mini-THONs raised over 5.5 million dollars last year. Area businesses are encouraged to become Mini-THON sponsors for 2018. A Four Diamonds Festival and Color Clash will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Check out the district website for more information in late March.

Read more about York Suburban’s Mini-THONⓇ history:  YSHSTribune