Blue & White Newsletter - 11/08/24
Week of November 4, 2024
This past Sunday, several WY staff members and friends participated in the Hot Cider Hustle in Harrisburg to raise money for United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania. Participants included Middle School faculty members Mr. Wyane Dull, Ms. Olivia Gardner, Ms. Bella Irwin, Ms. Erica Jolly, Ms. Anne Maxwell, Ms. Isabella Myers, Mr. Tim Rundle, and Ms. Jill Striebig. Trimmer faculty members included Ms. Holly Holtzinger and Ms. Kristin Bielski, as well as our District Social Worker, Ms. Juliana Hickey.
Fourth grader Jacob Patrick, who is quite enthusiastic, couldn't resist bringing Ms. Tiffany Loucks, Trimmer Elementary Art Teacher, some "Positive Energy" from Bob Ross on Monday! While shopping with his family at over the weekend, Jacob spotted the can and decided to buy it to share with her. Students are aware that Ms. Loucks has an impressive collection of Bob Ross items and that she promotes and shares his positivity throughout the year with her students.
A big shout out to Ms. Jaime Zinn and the Athletic Club for their generous donation to the Bulldog Pantry! As a community pantry, we are very appreciative of the support received by Bulldog families and our local community residents and businesses. It is this support that makes it possible for us to be a resource for those in need in our community.
This in-person event is geared toward students who are interested in programs inside the Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Students will have the opportunity to tour Kinsley Engineering and the Civil Engineering Center, meet with faculty, and learn more about their program of interest!
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Where: York College of Pennsylvania - Yorkview Hall
Learn more and register at https://admissions.ycp.edu/register/engcs-2024
Students and Parents, we will be spotlighting a new product or service every month to help you get to know First Capital Federal Credit Union and what we have to offer you and your family!
This week we are spotlighting our Youth Accounts! First Capital offers great programs for kids of all ages! We have our Deep Sea Savers account which is for newborns to kids 13 years of age. Each Deep Sea Saver will receive a coin for every deposit of $25.00 or more. These coins can then be redeemed for prizes. For children 14 to 17 years of age, we offer the NextGen program. With every deposit of $50.00 or more the teen receives 50 points. After they reach 500 points, they receive an automatic $5.00 deposit into their account! Kids in both programs also receive a birthday post card every year which entitles them to a $5.00 birthday gift from us. Another benefit to the youth program is our Youth Add-On Certificate and our College Club.
Through our partnership with WYASD, students automatically qualify for membership at First Capital Federal Credit Union, and we would love to have you as a member! We will even make the initial opening deposit of $6 ($1 membership fee, $5 share savings deposit) for you!
Students, if you would like more information on these accounts, please stop by The Bulldog Branch to learn more about what First Capital has to offer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or reach out to School Branch Coordinator, Ms. Kayla Weaver at kaylaw@firstcapitalfcu.com with any questions!
The West York Elementary PTO is looking for volunteers to help students shop for the perfect holiday gifts on Saturday, November 16th at the PTO Holiday Shop that will be at the Middle School from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
If you can help with Friday set up, Saturday shopper assistance, or Saturday tear down, please use the link below to sign up.
A student's high school yearbook is a way to capture all of the amazing memories that students experience during their final years here at West York - home of the Bulldogs!
Purchasing a yearbook early in the school year assures you the best pricing, currently $75, and an item off your "To-Do List" that builds as the end of the school year approaches!
Starting November 16th, the price will be $80 - so don't miss the $75 early purchase price!
Also available now is the opportunity to place a special message/ad in the yearbook just for your child. More information on this, and all things yearbooks, can be found by visiting the West York page of Jostens website by clicking the image above.
Does your child have signs or symptoms of the flu, Covid or RSV? Did they test positive?
The recommendations are that your child stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication and that they feel good enough to return to school. The CDC also recommends (it is optional) that a mask be worn for 5 days after their return if they tested positive for Covid.
Students who have been exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid do not need to stay home from school unless they come down with symptoms or test positive.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school nurse.
Using Your Computer to Report an Absence
MUST be completed within 3 days of the absence
From the District WEBSITE Home Page
➔ Scroll down to the vertical gray boxes just under the changing highlight pictures at the top of the District website's home page
➔ Click on the Attendance box
➔ Underneath Online Attendance click on Sapphire Community Portal Login
➔ On the login page put in your username and password (this must be set up prior to you using this page)
➔ On the left side is your student(s) name(s)
- If you have multiple students, please make sure you are at the correct student
➔ Under MY BACKPACK click on Student Data Forms (making sure it is the correct student)
➔ Underneath On Demand Forms click on Digital Excuse Blank
➔ Fill out the entire form and upload any doctor’s notes into this form
➔ Make sure to click on SUBMIT so your form is sent directly to the attendance secretary
Using the District App from Your Cell Phone to Report an Absence
MUST be completed within 3 days of the absence
➔ From the WYASD App Home Page, click on the More waffle icon on the right side of the screen
➔ Click on the Sapphire Portal icon on the right side of the screen
➔ Log in to Sapphire
➔ If you have multiple students, make sure you are in the correct student’s account
➔ At the bottom of the screen there is a purple circle with 3 white lines, click on the circle
➔ Click on the green circle marked Student Data Forms
➔ Underneath On Demand Forms click on Digital Excuse Blank
➔ Fill out the entire form and upload any doctor’s notes into this form
➔ Make sure to click on SUBMIT so your form is sent directly to the attendance secretary
Our West York Area High School's Counseling Center compiles lists of available scholarships as our high school students prepare for their post-secondary educational plans and funding.
An updated list will be posted at the High School as new scholarships become available. Each time the bulletin is revised, it is printed on a different color of paper from the previous bulletin, making it easy to tell when new information has been added.
PLEASE NOTE: The date due is very important. Please have applications submitted to the Counseling Center at least 6 days prior to due date. This allows the Counseling Center staff sufficient time for review of the application and transcript preparation, ensuring that the application is sent out in a timely manner.
All hard copies of scholarship applications are located inside the Counseling Center in the waiting area in the drawer marked SCHOLARSHIPS. The Counseling Center also emails each scholarship and updated bulletin directly to students' school emails.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gail Wildasin in the Counseling Center.
If you are new to West York, you might be saying, "What is a Golden Bulldog Pass?" Exclusively for West York Area School District residents 65 and older, the Golden Bulldog Pass is valid for one admission to all District-sponsored events, including athletic events (excluding playoff events), fine arts events such as concerts, plays, and musicals, and special invitation-only events for senior citizens.
Our annual "Lunch and a Show" is our most popular invitation-only event and seating is limited! So, don't miss out on this and other opportunities! To learn more, please click the Golden Bulldog Pass card to the left.
