Fannie C. Williams
Fannie C. Williams (1882 - 1980)
Williams was a trailblazer in her nearly 60-year career as an educator. She was the driving force behind the passing of Child Health Day in 1928, and she instituted kindergarten and standardized testing for students long before Louisiana required it. She was the principal at Valena C. Jones Elementary and Normal Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana from about 1921-1954. Williams was a pioneer in African American education and public schools in the South and she served on many boards for a variety of local organizations, as well as participated in conferences hosted by three American presidents. Williams was widely respected as a principal and was devoted to professional development, which motivated her students and teachers to pursue higher education and higher-level positions in the school systems across the country.
OUSD High School Showcase - Canyon High School, February 22nd
“The Orange Unified School District is inviting all families to the Canyon High School Community Showcase Event on February 22, 2023. The event starts at 5:00 pm with elementary and middle school performances and the high school showcase event will begin at 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to see everything that our Anaheim Hills Feeder Pattern Schools have to offer students TK-12th grade. The community will also be able to tour the brand-new state-of-the-art STEM building at Canyon, so you are able to show your students what they will get to experience as they go through the Anaheim Hills feeder pattern. Food trucks will be on site as well. We hope to see you at this great community event.”
Full Agenda: 2023 Canyon HS Showcase
https://www.orangeusd.org/our-schools/school-showcases
Nohl Canyon Lego / Robotics Team will have their talents on display @ 5:00pm!!
AHA - Kids Heart Challenge is HERE!! FINAL NUMBERS!
WEEK 4 UPDATE: Fundraiser ended on February 16th!
As of 2/20/23: NC raised $13,563.84 for AHA!! (2022 NC raised $14,389)
*all $ raised goes directly to AHA
44 - students completed Finn's Mission (students have earned Lunch with the Principal!)
258 - students registered
119 - challenge for being Kind
137 - challenge for moving more
76 - families learned Hands-Only CPR 💖💖
AND... 4 students have earned 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!
Last School Year - Nohl Canyon was recognized as the #1 school in OUSD for donations to AHA!!
Read Across America Week: February 27 - March 3
Roadrunners, Get ready for an exciting week to embrace Reading Across America!! Each day a different theme will be dedicated to reading!
MONDAY 2/27: "Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book" - Pajama Day
TUESDAY 2/28: "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut" - Wear a shirt you can read
WEDNESDAY 3/1: "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" - Wear a shirt from somewhere you've been or you'd like to go (college, travel, etc)
THURSDAY 3/2: "The Cat in the Hat" - Dress as your favorite book Character
FRIDAY 3/3: "Horton Hears a Who" - Bring a book and enjoy LUNCH WITH A LOVED ONE (NC spirit wear or uniform)
Kids Run the OC Marathon: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR "KIDS RUN THE OC - 1 MILE RUN" is March 1st
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR "KIDS RUN THE OC - 1 MILE RUN" is March 1st
OC Marathon Website: https://ocmarathon.com/
** Click the above website to sign up for Kids Run OR 5K race.
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
NCSA Newsletter : February 15 - February 22
Highlights include:
- Carnival Needs Your Help - We need your help to get our 2023 Carnival ready by April 14th. Please let us know here if you are interested in helping.
- Yearbook Dedications Now Available - All grades can purchase a dedication in the yearbook.
- Sip and Paint Fundraiser - Let's get together for a fun afternoon where you can relax, sip, and make beautiful art.
- Popcorn Sales - Going on now! Let's support our 5th Graders!
- Information about Spirit Shirts, Birthday Marquee, Birthday Book Club, Dad's Club, and more!
Save the date:
- February 20th: No School
- March 1st - NCSA Meeting
Purchase your 2022-2023 Nohl Canyon Yearbook Now!
CAASPP and Physical Fitness Testing coming soon!
- The state mandated Physical Fitness Testing for 5th, 7th and 9th grade students will take place February 27 - March 24. The Physical Fitness test includes the following assessments: Push-ups, Sit-ups, Flexibility, trunk lift, mile run. Please speak with your 5th grade teacher for any questions.
CAASPP - The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state academic testing program. CAASPP is a system intended to provide information that can be used to monitor student progress and ensure that all students leave high school ready for college and career.
- CAASPP incorporates the Smarter Balanced Assessment Conscortium (SBAC), a standardized test consortium
- Students in 3rd - 8th grade, and 11th grade will take part in the SBAC.
- For Nohl Canyon, SBAC will take place May 8 - May 26
**** Please plan vacations and medical appointments around these dates (specifically 8-10 am each day)
- Students will be assessed in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. 5th grade students will also take the California Science Test
Interim Superintendent Message - February 15, 2023
In this Message
Important Announcement from Interim Superintendent Velasquez
- 100 Days of School
- CTE Month
- Lunar New Year
- OUSD EDGE Community Partnership Recognition
- El Modena High School Showcase: Our Greatest Masterpiece is YOU!
- National School Counselor Week
- Congratulations to our School Counselor of the Year and School Counseling Advocate of the Year
- Crescents Elementary Robotics Teams
- Schools to Watch
- What is Community Schooling?
- Athletics Update
- Change In Matriculation Patterns (California and Yorba)
- California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA)
- Now Enrolling for 2023-2024
Upcoming Events
- 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!
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
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