Great Kindness Challenge Week
1) smile at 25 random people
2) compliment others
3) make a heart for 5 friends
Mr. Jones spoke to classes on the following saying "You never know what someone else is going through, Be KIND Always!" and the benefits of a smile:
1: a smile doesn't cost anything,
2: a smile is easy to do,
3: a smile can change someone else's day in an instant!
.....Keep Smiling!
AHA - Kids Heart Challenge is HERE!! Be a HEART HERO!
WEEK 1 UPDATE: Fundraiser goes through February 17th.
WOW - after only 1 week participating in the Kids Heart Challenge, Nohl Canyon students and families are real HEART HEROES!!
As of 1/29/23: NC has raised $6728.89 for AHA!! (2022 NC raised $14,389)
*all $ raised goes directly to AHA
13 - students completed Finn's Mission
180 - students registered
86 - challenge for being Kind
93 - challenge for moving more
41 - families learned Hands-Only CPR
AND... 1 student from Ms. Brooks class has won a "Golden Egg" from the mystery gift package!! This means the student and their class just got entered into a drawing where if they are chosen, they all will be invited to a virtual party with Finn and Kelly!
Original Information:
Dear Families – Kids Heart Challenge has kicked off! Our goal is to have 100% of our families learn Hands-Only CPR by completing Finn’s Mission. Help us save lives and Be the Torch that will light the path of hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke! If you haven’t yet, join our team TODAY!
- LOG IN/SIGN UP at http://www2.heart.org/goto/nohlcanyon and take the challenge to Be Kind or Move More!
- SEND 10 emails or texts to family and friends through the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts! Students who complete Finn’s Mission will earn Finn’s Lifesaver Award!
Special School Incentives: The classroom with the most participation (students registered): gets a free dress day!
- Each student in the winning class for the classroom challenge will earn the XL Frankie bonus gift + Amazon gift card for the teacher!
Every student who completes Finns Mission will get lunch with the principal!
Click here for your Virtual Envelope to meet the Heart Heroes and see the cool thank-you gifts your student can earn! Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message from today’s kick-off! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!
Last School Year - Nohl Canyon was recognized as the #1 school in OUSD for donations to AHA!!
OUSD High School Showcases - Villa Park HS Feb. 1st
Villa Park High School cordially invites you to visit our campus on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm for our annual “SpartaCON” Showcase. The evening will feature our excellent academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs for your son/daughter to consider as they prepare to promote to high school.
Here are some of the main attractions we have in store:
- Advanced Placement & Honors programs
- STEM
- AP Capstone Program
- Academic Competition Class (Mock Trial & Model United Nations)
- A.V.I.D. Program
- World Languages
- Athletics and Sports offerings
- Career & Technical Education (C.T.E.) Pathways
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Performances throughout the evening
- Cheer & Stunt
- Choir & Vocal Music
- Instrumental Music
- Theater Arts
- Tours of our new Science Building hosted by ASB
- Food Trucks will be available in the main quad for food and refreshments
This evening is meant for everyone– so bring the whole family! Our hope is that you leave with a sense of everything that Villa Park High School has to offer students and that your son/daughter ultimately chooses to join the Villa Park family.
For more information regarding our SpartaCON Showcase, please visit our website villaparkhigh.org
DISTRICT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Get ready for the 2023 Community Open Houses that will take place at our four high schools and feature the elementary and middle schools within each Slice Family. Community members are also welcome to tour the new Science Center at each site.
https://www.orangeusd.org/our-schools/school-showcases
Nohl Canyon will be showcasing our excellent Lego/Robotics Team at the Villa Park HS and Canyon HS showcases!
Villa Park HS: February 1
El Modena HS: February 8
Orange HS: February 15
Canyon HS: February 22
Pencil Grams on Sale - led by Student Council
Valentine PENCIL GRAMS
What is a pencil gram? Students will buy a pencil for their friend or, maybe, themselves. When purchasing a pencil, you can create a personal note for your friend! The pencil grams will be delivered on Valentines Day.
Cost: 2 pencils for $1.00
When: Tuesday and Friday
Where: By the lunch tables
Since you are getting 2 pencils for $1.00, you can give a friend 2 pencils, give 1 pencil
to 2 different friends, or keep them for yourself.
Thank you for supporting Student Council
Kids Run the OC Marathon: Training begins February 7th!
OC Marathon Website: https://ocmarathon.com/
The "Running Club" training will begin on February 7th. Training will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 - 3:15. With many after school activities taking place, students are welcome to attend when they can.
Students who are interested need to complete the sign-up google form: NC Kids Run the OC
Additional information will be provided to students/families who are interested and sign-up on the google form.
Parent Meeting Information (from 1/25): NC Kids Run the OC Presentation
Saturday Enrichment Academy: February 11 @ Canyon High School
OUSD EdTech Department is supporting the last Gaming Academy for the year. Don't let your students miss out on this great opportunity. Have your students register for the Saturday, February 11 Academy being held at Canyon High School in the new science center. Attached is the flyer for the day. Please distribute this to any of your students. Here is the website where they register - https://sites.google.com/orangeusd.org/gamified-saturday-21123/home
Registration is open to all elementary schools until January 31st.
Testimonials from our previous Gaming Academy:
"My child had a great time and would love to attend again. She learned a lot and enjoyed all the activities."
"My son has been to two of these classes and absolutely loves them. He asked me to sign him up for the next class if there will be one. He learns, has fun doing it, and meets new friends."
"This was great! My daughter enjoyed learning about technology."
Website: https://bit.ly/SEA21123
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wMwZyeLtTKGXWeJ67
NCSA Newsletter : January 25 - February 1
Highlights include:
- Nohl Canyon Presents Beauty and the Beast Jr. - Registration is now open for our Spring musical
- Yearbook Photos - If you have photos for the yearbook, please email them to nohlcanyonyearbook@gmail.com
Save the date:
- Our next NCSA Meeting is February 1st (Carnival and Campout are both coming!)
Nohl Canyon and Center Stage Theater Presents: Beauty and the Beast Jr.!!
Open to 1st - 6th grade
Auditions: February 9th @ 2:30-4:00
Rehearsals: Every Thursday @ Nohl Canyon from 2:30-4:00
2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21
Tech week: 4/24 & 4/25
Performance Dates: 4/27 & 4/28 @ 6:00pm
Performance Location: El Rancho Middle School
Register Here: https://forms.gle/JKUkCy5zraLPg1G76
Audition Materials available @ https://center-stage-theater.com
Purchase your 2022-2023 Nohl Canyon Yearbook Now!
Interim Superintendent Message - January 30, 2023
In this Message
- Update Regarding the Sora App
- Parenting OC’s Top Teacher Finalists
- ESSER III Update
- Lunar New Year at Villa Park High School
- Orange High School Winter Sports Pep Rally
- Biomedical Pathway at Crescent Elementary School
- Measure S Phase II Bid for El Modena High School
- Community Open Houses & K-12 School Showcases
- Now Enrolling for 2023-2024
- 2023-2024 Age Requirements for Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten
- High School Senior Banners
Upcoming Events
- February 1: Villa Park High School Community Open House & PreK-12 School Showcase
- February 2: Board of Education Meeting
- February 7: Special Education Parent Workshop
- February 8: El Modena High School Community Open House & PreK-12 School Showcase
- February 15: Orange High School Community Open House & PreK-12 School Showcase
- February 17: Lincoln Day Observed- All Sites Closed
- February 20: Washington Day- All Sites Closed
- February 22: Canyon High School Community Open House & PreK-12 School Showcase
TK / Kindergarten Registration Begins January 18th!
Kindergarten eligible dates:
Birthdate between September 2, 2017 and September 1, 2018
TK eligible dates:
Birthdate between September 2, 2018 to April 2, 2019
Please visit the OUSD webpage for enrollment instructions or call Nohl Canyon @ 714.997.6203
https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/transitional-kindergarten
OUSD offering Early Learning Programs for 2023-2024 school year!
Our Early Learning office is taking down parent information for those that are interested in enrolling in our preschool program for next school year.
OUSD State Preschool Flyer 2023-2024
Early Learning Flyer 2023-2024
Parent Workshop Opportunities
The Special Education Department is excited to host monthly one hour parent workshops! These workshops are geared toward offering support and strategies regarding a variety of topics, including:
· Neurodiversity
· Supporting the Behavioral needs of Students with Disabilities
· Post Secondary Transition Resources
and many more!
Click the flyer link for more information!
Coastal Art and Poetry Contest for students in K-12
Coastal Art & Poetry Contest for K-12 students
California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme. Application deadline is January 31, 2023. For rules, contest flyer, entry form, and helpful links for teachers and students, visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/.Up to ten winners will be selected to win $100 to an art store (art winners) or $100 to a bookstore (poetry winners). Each winner will also receive four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Each winner's sponsoring teacher will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies, courtesy of Acorn Naturalists.
Cell Phone Use - "NO CELL, BELL to BELL"
1) NO CELL from BELL to BELL - cell phones need to be turned OFF and stored in students backpack from first bell to dismissal bell.
2) Students who need to contact parents/guardians are expected to come to the front office to make the phone call.
3) Students who do not follow the guidelines:
1st occurrence: warning - expected to place phone back in backpack
2nd occurrence: cell phone confiscated - Parent Pick-up in office
COVID-19 Testing Clinics
Normal Schedule when School is in session:
Event Time: Tuesday to Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Event Locations: Orange Unified School District Office
OUSD is hiring for Substitute Teachers!
Immediate Substitute Teacher Positions Available
We are looking for certificated substitute teachers to help our elementary and secondary schools. If you have a bachelor’s degree, we can help you through the process to become a substitute and support your local school. We currently have substitute positions available immediately and the current pay is $160.10 for the full-day (tier 1) and can go up to $195.33 for the full day (tier 2). This is a great position for any person with a bachelor’s degree looking to help our schools while earning extra income. Please have any interested parties apply on EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1627344. Human Resources is available to walk you step-by-step through the process. Just call us at (714) 628-5539 for assistance.
Orange Unified will also be holding informational meetings on how to become an OUSD substitute teacher from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 15th and November 29th in the Panther Lab located at the District Office near the softball fields in the back parking lot (1401 N. Handy Orange, CA 92687 ). Please drop by and learn more about substitute teaching!
Nohl Canyon Elementary School
Email: NohlCanyonPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.orangeusd.org/nohl-canyon-elementary-school
Location: 4100 E. Nohl Ranch Rd. Anaheim, California 92807
Phone: 714.997.6203
Facebook: facebook.com/NohlcanyonyelementaryschoolNCSA
Twitter: @nohlcanyon