Nohl Canyon Roadrunner News

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Follow all our exciting activities happening at Nohl Canyon!

On Monday, our 4th and 5th grade students enjoyed an assembly from the Anaheim Ducks and Olympian Molly Schaus on the history of the goalie mask:

"Behind the Mask: Storytelling through Art" - with Molly Straus

All Roadrunner students enjoyed the BMX Assembly - sponsored by NCSA and a school-wide reward for a fantastic job earning donations through the annual jog-a-thon!

Congratulations to 6th grade student Avery T. for having her yearbook cover entry selected as the yearbook cover winner!

Process: students submitted their individual entries by Monday, December 12th. All entries were screened and the top 10 entries were selected by the yearbook committee. The top 10 selections were then voted on by Nohl Canyon Staff. All entries were anonymous as names were hidden. Through staff voting, the winner was chosen.

* The entries selected as top 10 (exception of winner) will be placed on the back cover of the yearbook.

*All other entries will be inside the yearbook.

Nohl Canyon Student Council collected items to donate to a local charity - Orangewood Foundation, https://orangewoodfoundation.org/. Collection went through November 30th to December 14th.

Thank you to Student Council for organizing AND to Mrs. Rose for coordinating and delivering the donated items!!

Nohl Canyon wishes each and every family Happy Holidays. I hope your time off is joyful and relaxing!

I would like to thank our volunteer parents who supported each classrooms holiday parties! Our students had a wonderful time and the crafts and games created were AWESOME!! Thank you for supporting our students!

Enjoy the time off and have a wonderful New Year!!.

School resumes on Monday, January 9th!

VOICE YOUR OPINION REGARDING NOHL CANYON!! PLEASE COMPLETE BY DECEMBER 31ST

LCAP Flyer w/link

LCAP Survey: OUSD LCAP Parent Survey

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) survey is now open for ALL parents to complete. OUSD truly wants to hear from you on this survey as these results will guide the (LCAP) for the 2023-2024 school year. A "Win the Day" challenge/goal for our parents is to have every family complete the survey!!

In addition to responses coming from families, students (3rd-6th) and all staff have the opportunity to complete the LCAP survey. The link for students and staff is available on their OUSD dashboard.

Nohl Canyon is very excited to announce that our school counselor, Mrs. Pullin, will transition to being on campus 5 days a week vs her current 2 days! Mrs. Pullin brings an extensive amount of knowledge with supporting our students, families, and staff.

Mrs. Pullin has served Nohl Canyon since 2014! Mrs. Pullin leads programs such as "Lunch Bunch", "Recess Rangers", "Llama Lunch Buddies (mentor program)", "Trash Treasure - Wheel of Prizes" along with supporting our teachers and students with SEL activities. Her role is to support ALL students at Nohl Canyon along with providing resources to families.

Please take a look at Mrs. Pullin's counseling webpage to learn more about her!

Counselor - Mrs. Pullin, Nohl Canyon

OUSD Open Enrollment:

The Online “Open Enrollment” period begins on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and ends at 4:00PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Visit https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/open-enrollment for details (site will be updated in January)

*Open Enrollment is the process for families to apply to attend a school not in their residential boundaries. Current Nohl Canyon Open Enrollment students still need to complete the process each school year.

Universal Prekindergarten Parent Orientation - January 11, 2023 @ 5:00pm

If you have a child born on or before April 2, 2019 then this meeting is for you. Learn about all the high quality early learning programs and how to register.

UPK Flyer

Hello Future Spartan Baseball Players!

We are excited to offer our youth camp once again this winter, December 19th and 20th, 9am -12p. All players between ages 6 - 14 are invited to attend regardless of skill level. Please see the attached flyer for complete information and visit vphsbaseball.com to sign up. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

If you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you and Go Spartans!

VP Baseball Boosters

Mini Dancer Clinic - Sunday, January 29th AND Varsity Basketball Game - Tuesday, January 31st

Spartan Mini Dance Clinic is open to grades K-8th.

Clinic: January 29th

Time: 12:00 pm - 3 pm

Mini Dance Clinic Flyer

For more information, please contact Jennifer Howerton at jhowerton@orangeusd.org

Dear Families - Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on January 20th!! We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off!

1. REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/NohlCanyon download the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
2. TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off!
3. 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 that complete Finn’s Mission will get a SPECIAL lunch with Principal Jones!!

Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!

Last School Year - Nohl Canyon was recognized as the #1 school in OUSD for donations to AHA!!

Once again, Nohl Canyon will participate in "Kids Run the OC" marathon. Students will have the option to complete Nohl Canyon's 10-week program and run the final 1 mile at the OC Marathon OR participate in the 10-week program and complete the OC 5k.

Nohl Canyon will have a parent meeting in January (Date TBA) for all interested participants.

Race Date: May 6, 2023

Training will begin in February

Kids Run the OC Flyer - DO NOT REGISTER! Information will be provided at parent meeting

Highlights from 2022 OC marathon!

AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS - FLYER

BASKETBALL

Monday 2:30PM - 3:30PM

1/23 - 3/20/23 [off 2/20]

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL

Wednesday 12:30PM - 1:30PM

1/25 - 3/15/23

**Coaches setup portable nets on

the school blacktop to create courts

VOLLEYBALL / SOCCER

Friday 2:30PM - 3:30PM

1/27 - 3/24/23 [off 2/17]

Comic Creators Flyer

Mondays

2:25 PM - 3:25 PM

Supervision starts at 2:15 PM

Grades 1-6 Only

2:25 PM - 3:25 PM

January 23, 30,

February 6, 13, 27,

March 6

No Class 2/20

Bricks 4 Kidz Flyer

Who: 1st – 6th graders

When: Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Where: Lunch Tables

Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

Code Ninjas Flyer

After School

2:25 - 3:35

Tuesday's

1/24 - 3/14

PAE Flyer

Art and Architecture

MONDAY: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

2:30 - 3:30 pm for Grades K - 6

Creative Sculpture!

TUESDAY: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14

2:20 - 3:20 pm for Grades TK - 3

Spanish Immersion!

WEDNESDAY: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

12:35 - 1:35 pm for Grades 1 - 6

Lego Robotics!

FRIDAY: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

2:30 - 3:30 pm for Grades 1 - 6

Please view the NCSA NEWSLETTER to learn of all the exciting activities and news NCSA has to offer.

The 2022-2023 Nohl Canyon Yearbook is available for orders! Take advantage now as prices increase throughout the school year!

Jostens.com/YB23

Click link below to access the NCSA webstore!

https://my.cheddarup.com/me/ncsa

All 5th grade fundraising opportunities will be listed in this section each week. Please refer to this section of the newsletter for all information regarding 5th grade fundraising!

Dec 19th - Jan 6th: Winter Break

January 9th: Return to School

January 16th: Holiday - MLK Jr. Day

January 20th: American Heart Association - Kids Heart Challenge Kick-off!

January 27th: Primary Music Winter Program (Parents may attend)

- TK/K: 8:30

- 3rd/4th: 9:15

- 1st/2nd: 10:30

January 27th: VAPA Winter Showcase (Parents may attend)

- 5th grade: 12:50

- 6th grade: 1:40

February 17th & 20th: Holiday - Presidents Day

OUSD is providing High School Showcases beginning in February. The showcases will provide an opportunity for elementary / middle feeder schools to highlight their outstanding programs!

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

Link to view: https://www.smore.com/bau7g

In this Message

• Board Meeting Organizational Meeting Highlights

• 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winners

• Warm Hands, Warm Hearts

• Orange Emblem Donates to SUCSESS Students

• Orange High School: 100/200 Building Farewell Tour

• California School Dashboard

• Universal Prekindergarten Meeting

• Open Enrollment Begins January 17 for the 2023-24 school year!

• Save the Dates: Community Showcases & High School Open Houses
  

• Nominate an OC Parenting 2023 Top Teacher

• Employment Opportunities

• 2022-23 Health and Safety Plan

• Winter Break COVID-19 Testing Schedule




Upcoming Events

• December 19 – January 6: Winter Break

• January 10 - Special Education Parent Workshop

• January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/No School

Parents,

Please take a look at the Winter Edition for OUSD Elementary Counseling Website:

Fun, relaxing activities that your students can enjoy with their families at home

Reminder to all parents - the Absence Hotline is available to leave a message when you know your child will be or is absent for the school day. Please make your absent call prior to 9:00 am on the day of the absence.

When calling, please leave your childs name, grade, and reason for absence

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!

Parent Workshop Flyer

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.

Nohl Canyon is beginning to see more students carrying their own cell phones. Please discuss with your child the guidelines for cell phones/communication devices (watches) while at school:

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

For information regarding COVID-19 Testing: WINTER BREAK TESTING FYLER

• Event: Winter Break COVID Testing
• Dates: Monday, December 19; 2:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday, December 20; 2:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday, January 3; 2:00-5:00 pm; Wednesday, January 4; 2:00-5:00 pm
• Event Locations: Orange Unified School District Office

Normal Schedule when School is in session:

Event Time: Monday to Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Event Locations: Orange Unified School District Office

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!

The KIDS CORNER section of the newsletter will be a place to highlight our Roadrunner Students succeeding in outside activities. Nohl Canyon has a wide range of students in a variety of activities; Dance, Gymnastics, Equestrian, Cheer, Karate, Tennis, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey..plus many more. If you would like to highlight your child, please send Mr. Jones a photo and description of your child(s).

July 31 - Aug 6 ..... Aug 7 - Aug 13 ...... Aug 14 - Aug 20 ...Aug 21 - Aug 27 ...Aug 28 - Sept 3.... Sept 4 - Sept 10 ....Sept 11 - Sept 17 ..Sept 18 - Sept 24 ....Sept 25 - Oct 1 ...Oct 2 - Oct 8

Oct 9 - Oct 15 ....... Oct 16-Oct 22 ...... Oct 23-Oct 29 ......... Oct 30-Nov 5 ......Nov 6 - Nov 12

Nov 13 - Nov 19 .....Nov 27 - Dec 3 .... Dec 4 - Dec 10 .......Dec 11 - Jan 7

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