CYSD E-News Weekly  
 Friday, May 6, 2016

CYHS LEARNERS FORM PR GROUP, HELP COMMUNICATE
SCHOOL & DISTRICT-WIDE INITIATIVES 


The Current is a student-run public relations group at Central York High School that formed in the winter of 2016 to promote school and district initiatives and activities. 

The Current is a corps of nine Central students committed to providing publicity and public relations to groups or entities associated with Central York High School. The purpose of The Current is to promote or celebrate upcoming activities or philanthropies that involve high school students or staff and are sanctioned by the school district. 

Recently, group members unveiled a newly created website "The Central Experience," which they created and produced to showcase different facets of student life in Central York High School. They focused on student-run businesses and philanthropies as a way to provide insight into some of the unique opportunities made available to Central York High School learners. Click here to view the website and learn more.

Members of the group are pictured, above, and include (standing, from left to right): Nicole Roberts, Lizabeth Miller, Madison Forster, Emily Guiddy, and Reilly McCadam and (seated, from left to right): Ashley Stein, Paige Kunzel, Brooke Buzynski, and Hannah Rishel. 

To learn more about their work, visit their website or follow them on Twitter. 

CENTRAL YORK TO "MOVE THE PRIDE" JUNE 2, 2016

We are excited to announce that Central York School District will participate in the "Move the Pride" program this school year on Thursday, June 2, 2016.
 
Move the Pride is a program through which ALL K-11 learners will have an opportunity to visit their new, 2016-2017 classrooms or schools - and meet their new teachers and classmates - before the end of the 2015-2016 school year.
 
We believe Move the Pride will benefit our students, families, faculty and staff by:
  • Building relationships before the new school year begins (learners, teachers and classmates)
  • Easing student and parent/guardian anxiety over the summer months
  • Allowing teachers to "hit the ground running" at the start of a new school year.
 
How it works
In the past, your child's teacher/classroom assignments were mailed home in early August. This year, you will receive your child's classroom assignment for next school year in early June. In addition, your child will have the opportunity to meet with his or her teacher and new classmates during a special Move the Pride day on June 2, 2016.
 
For third grade/sixth grade/eighth grade families:
If your child is currently in Grade 3, 6 or 8, he or she will also participate in this program. We will transport students by bus to their future fourth grade, middle school or high school classrooms on June 2. They will participate in Move the Pride activities in their future school and classroom, meet their new teachers, tour the buildings, eat lunch in the cafeteria and more.
 
Have you done this before?
Yes! All schools in Central York School District participated in this program in June 2015. Stony Brook Elementary School piloted this program at the end of the 2013-2014 school year for its students and teachers. The program has been a great success for students, faculty and families, and we receive many positive comments from parents/guardians about its benefits for their children. 
 
What's next?
We are working on classroom assignments and schedules for the 2016-2017 school year now through the end of May, as well as planning for the June 2  "Move the Pride" day. We will send you another update with more information on the logistics of the June 2 day in May later this month.  You will receive your child's classroom assignment and another update on the June 2 schedule the last week of May. You will receive bus assignment and bus stop information by mail during the summer months.
 
We are very excited to share this program with ALL of our students and families, and look forward to being part of the "Move the Pride" program this June.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at any time. You can also view more information on the Move the Pride program on our District website homepage, at www.cysd.k12.pa.us. 

CALENDAR UPDATES FOR 2015-2016

New Last Day of School for Students 
During its Regular (Action) Meeting held Monday, April 18, 2016, the Central York School District Board of School Directors changed the last day of school for students for the 2015-2016 school year.

The new last day of school for students is Friday, June 3, 2016. This will be a FULL DAY of school for CYSD students

Graduation Date
Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2016 will be held Friday, May 27, 2016, at Central York High School. The ceremony will start at 6:45PM and will be held outdoors, in the Athletic Stadium, weather permitting. Please stay tuned for additional information and updates as the date approaches.
 
2016-2017 District Calendar 
The first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 24, 2016. The last day of school for students will be Thursday, June 1, 2017.

To view a copy of the "Calendar At-a-Glance," please click here. The complete District Calendar of Activities & Events will be published later this year. 

HELP STOCK THE PANTHER PANTRY SHELVES FOR THE SUMMER 

The Panther Pantry provides food and household items to Central York School District families in need through monthly "pick-up nights" held at Central York High School. 

The Panther Pantry relies on generous donations from faculty, staff, students, families and community members to stock its shelves each month. Beginning next week, ALL buildings in the district are encouraged to collect donations in order to stock the pantry enough to supply families throughout the summer months. As always, the following items are accepted:
  • Food Items - canned fruits and vegetables, soups, pasta, sauces, peanut butter, jelly, rice, snacks, cereal, granola bars, baby food/formula, juice boxes, etc, etc, etc (anything packaged with a decent shelf life)
  • Paper Goods - toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, tissues, baby wipes
  • Household Items - laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, dish soap
  • Personal Care Items - shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, etc.
Donations may be delivered to the main office of any school or to the Educational Service Center, 775 Marion Road, York. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of this important effort to provide for our families in need.

SCHOOL BOARD APRIL 6 BUDGET WORKSHOP DOCUMENTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

The Central York School District Board of School Directors held a public  Budget Workshop Wednesday, April 6, at the Educational Service Center, 775 Marion Road, York.

A copy of the presentation shared during this workshop can be downloaded by clicking here: 2016 Budget Workshop Presentation.

This presentation will be reviewed publicly during the upcoming April 13 Spring Town Meeting planned for 7PM at North Hills Elementary School. In addition, the School Board and Administration will continue to provide updates on the 2016-2017 General Fund Budget as we approach the June 20, 2016 deadline for adopting a District budget.

School Board meeting dates and times can be viewed here. A copy of the current, proposed 2016-2017 General Fund Budget is available online and also in hard copy at the ESC, 775 Marion Road, York.






NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL PROVIDES AT-HOME TUTORIALS FOR CENTRAL YORK FAMILIES, STUDENTS 


Central York School District's Technology Support Teachers recently launched a YouTube Channel that will house dozens of informational and educational videos for families and students related to using technology in support of learning and other District initiatives.

The CYSD Panther Family Portal is already home to 9 short videos created to support families and students with using the different features and apps available on personal learning devices used by our students and in our classrooms.

Have an idea for a video or a topic you'd like to learn more about?

REGISTRATION FOR K-6 SUMMER CAMPS NOW OPEN

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Central York School District is proud to offer a variety of fun and exciting summer camps for students currently in Grades K-6. We hope that the offerings will provide a rewarding, educational experience. Students are encouraged to register for more than one camp. 

Click the links below to begin online registration, view a PDF brochure with camp session descriptions and review the "Frequently Asked Questions" about Summer Camp Registration. 

Summer Camp Online Registration Center

K-3 Summer Camp Offerings

4-6 Summer Camp Offerings 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR BOYS' BASKETBALL YOUTH CAMP
 
Registration is now open for the 2016 Summer Boys' Basketball Camp for boys entering grades 4 through 8 in the 2016-2017 school year. The camp will be held from 9AM-2PM June 20 to 24. 

Click here to learn more and find registration information. 

DISTRICT SEEKS CUSTODIAL SUBSTITUTES

Central York School District has an immediate need for Custodial Substitutes. Please visit our website to apply online as a Custodial Substitute today.

Click here to begin.

THIRD GRADE STUDENTS HOST ART EXHIBIT DURING FIRST FRIDAY


Third grade learners of Mrs. Amy Musone at Roundtown Elementary School will host an art exhibit at York City's i-ron-ic during the First Friday events planned for this evening, May 6, 2016.  

Learners collected histories about their families. They interviewed family members and created books, comics, movies, and projects. After that, they chose to collect York histories. They voted on what they wanted to explore and they chose artists. 

Local artists Shannon Patterson, Tom Notarangelo, Brett Greiman, Carmen Walsh, Justine Landis, Kate Hufnagel, Rita Whitney, Cameron, Gavin, Katlyn Pituch, and Dave Smith all donated their time for free to help with the project. The learners interviewed the artists after learning about how to interview people from Randy Flaum, who also donated his time.  

Gallery owner Dave Smith offered Mrs. Musone's class his gallery for the sale after they interviewed him for their project. 

Their exhibit, "We Make York," features student artwork created about the community. All money from the sale of the children's art will be donated to Prime Art Supply, owned by Rita Whitney. Whitney buys art supplies and donates them to schools in need, and Mrs. Musone's learners thought this would be a worthy cause to support with their art sales. 

In addition to student art work, tonight will feature refreshments, art, and fun!

Coming next: The class has been editing the video interviews and using them to
create a website and posters. The website is http://yorkhistories.weebly.com/.
They will unveil their work May 23. 
 
2016 PSSA TESTING WINDOWS, LETTERS NOW ONLINE

The annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is a standards based criterion-referenced assessment used to measure a student's attainment of the academic standards while also determining the degree to which school programs enable students to attain proficiency of the standards. PSSA tests will be administered at Central York School District on the dates listed below. The information obtained from these assessments serves as a valuable tool for planning future school programs, developing curriculum and in-service training of teachers, and informing the public about student achievement.  
  • April 11-15, 2016: PSSA English/Language Arts,
    Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 
  • April 18-April 22, 2016: PSSA Mathematics,
    Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • April 25-April 29, 2016: PSSA Science Grades 4 & 8
Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments that evaluate what students know and are able to do in core subject areas. The Central York School District will administer Keystone Exams to Central York Middle School and Central York High School students according to the following schedule. Please stay tuned for additional information. 
  • January 6-20, 2016 Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology and Literature (CYMS/CYHS)
  • May 16-27, 2016 Keystone Exams for Algebra I, Biology and Literature (CYMS/CYHS) 

Central York School District recently sent elementary and middle school parents/guardians letters about the upcoming April 2016 PSSAs. Please click here to view a copy of each letter:


Middle School PSSA Letter - March 2016
PARENTS, GUARDIANS INVITED TO ATTEND "MASS CUSTOMIZED LEARNING" FORUMS 

Central York School District invites you to learn more about "Mass Customized Learning" and our efforts to customize the education experience for our K-12 learners. 

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend one of our upcoming, informal conversations about customized learning and what it means for Central York School District and your learner and family. 
 
MCL Parent/Guardian Forums
May 18 - 10AM & 6PM
 
You do not need to RSVP for any sessions. All forums will be held in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 775 Marion Road, York. 
 
We hope you can join us! 



COMMUNITY INVITED TO UPCOMING IMPROV SHOWS AT CENTRAL YORK HIGH SCHOOL

Central York High School's talented improv actors, directed by teacher Ben Hodge, invite the public to two upcoming shows planned for 7-9PM April 8 and May 16 in the school's "Black Box Theater."

The performances, dubbed "Improvnia," will feature four improv teams, including Copyright Flop, Lo' Real Spice, The ( ) and Loose Vegas. 

Each Improvia performance begins with the team of performers asking the audience for a one-word suggestion. From there, the teams perform an entirely unscripted improvisational show based on the audience's suggestions.  
In addition to the high school teams, professional improv coaches and teams perform sets at Improvnia. These performers come from New York City, Philadelphia and Bethlehem, PA. One team from each of these areas plans to attend and perform at the upcoming shows.  

The next Improvnia show is from 7-9PM May 16. The show is open to the community, and held in the Central York High School Black Box Theater. Tickets cost $10/each and are sold at the door.
 
 


 
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