Blue & White Newsletter - 4/4/25

Interns from the hospital led the group to the various testing labs of the hospital where students were able to get a first hand glimpse at the processes of blood typing and storage, automated chemistry testing, microbiology testing in action, and more. It was an amazing experience and they learned how to connect information from class to a real life hospital setting.

Pictured below:

Top Row (L to R) - Connor Whitesel, Ms. Kirsty Houck, Sierra Shupp, Maddie McGlynn, Addison Skimski, and Xander Boyer

Bottom Row (L to R) - Paige Berkheimer, Reagan Hughes, Emily Bookhamer, and Ava King

Not pictured: Nomey Khan

Second grade students at Lincolnway Elementary are just a few days away from hatch day! Students have been learning all about embryology, oviparous animals, and life cycles. Students in Ms. Christine McKee's class have been turning their eggs daily, checking temperatures on the incubator, candling (looking inside the eggs), and learning all about the growth of chickens. Hatch day is Monday, April 7th. Be on the lookout for sweet chick photos coming soon!

First-graders and kindergartners from Wallace Elementary took a fun-filled trip to the Appell Center to see The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. This hilarious musical, based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, playfully turns traditional fairy tales upside down. With characters jumping in and out of stories and twists at every turn, nothing is quite as you remember it! The performance celebrated creativity and encouraged students to imagine new possibilities within familiar tales.

Check out the photos below of Ms. Jennifer LaCour and Ms. Tracy Overlander’s first-grade classes as they got ready to enjoy the show!

The annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® video contests excite students to explore cool manufacturing careers and produce profiles of companies in their communities. Judges in each regional contest bestow awards and each contest features an online vote for its Viewers Choice Award.

This year, the following students at the Middle School worked to create this year's video after spending time with the staff at York Precision Machining & Hydraulics: Avery Appnel, Zaina Lee, Savannah Morgan, Camden Plappert, Peyton Ream, Eden Reinoso, Kaden Strausbaugh, Lena Smith, Noah Wagaman, and Alexis Weaver.

Be sure to cast your vote for the Viewers Choice Award! Voting opens at 12:01 AM on Tuesday, April 8th and closes at 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 10th. Click the image below to view this year's video.

Then, be sure to click the bar below to cast your vote for the WYAMS video!

During the month of March, Lincolnway Elementary students completed a Dr. Seuss reading bingo board by completing extra reading above and beyond their reading homework. Students from Student Council and Ms. Amanda Kazi’s class at the High School came and helped us celebrate. They played games and read books together! Everyone had an AWESOME time!

This month, we celebrate Autism Awareness Month. Last week, Lincolnway Elementary kicked off the month with a spirit week, wearing different autism colors or soft, comfy textures. Each day of the week, they enjoyed fun and meaningful activities to highlight the importance of acceptance and inclusion.

Autism Awareness Month is an opportunity to show our support, increase understanding, and celebrate the unique strengths and talents of individuals with autism.

Does your family drink soda or other canned beverages? Do you use soup or other foods with metal pull tabs? Throughout April and May, the Middle School is collecting can tabs to support the Hershey Ronald McDonald House.

This marks the seventh year our school has participated in this initiative! The Ronald McDonald House provides a comforting place for families to stay while their child receives medical care. The collected can tabs are recycled to help fund this vital service for families in need.

Please save the tabs from soda cans, soup cans, and other pull-tab containers and drop them off at the Middle School by the last day of school, May 30th.

For any questions, contact our Middle School Reading Specialist, Ms. Jill Raudensky, via email at jeraudensky@wyasd.org. Thank you for your support!

With our March spring concerts behind us, April and May bring even more opportunities to enjoy the musical talents of our students! Mark your calendars for the upcoming concert dates below and join us in celebrating their hard work. Our students are excited to share their music with the community!

• Wednesday, April 9 - TRM Beginning Band & 4th Grade Chorus Concert - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
• Thursday, April 10 - TRM Concert Band & 5th Grade Chorus Concert - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
• Friday, April 25 - HS/MS Spring Jazz Concert - High School Auditorium - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• Friday, May 9 - HS Band Spring Concert - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• Tuesday, May 13 - Cherry Lane Box Lunch Revue - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MS/HS Jazz Bands perform downtown at Cherry Lane
• Thursday, May 15 - MS/HS Pops Concert - Middle School Auditorium - 6:30 - 8:30 PM
• Wednesday, May 21 - MS Band Concert - Middle School Auditorium - 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Our next Bulldog Pantry distribution date is Wednesday, April 16th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Distribution is from West York Area High School at Door 14 (located by the tennis courts).

The Bulldog Pantry is a non-perishable food center located in the High School, open to ALL District families, Kindergarten through 12th-grade.

*No registration necessary: fresh food while supplies last*

If you are interested in donating to the Bulldog Pantry or have any questions, please contact Ms. Amanda Burt, Life Skills Teacher, via email at amburt@wyasd.org.

This month, First Capital Federal Credit Union is celebrating Credit Union Youth Month and Financial Literacy Month with some exciting opportunities for students at the Bulldog Branch!

Throughout April, we’re giving students the chance to earn double stamps on their Bulldog Buck$ stamp cards with a minimum deposit of $50.00 or more. It’s a great way to jump-start savings while having fun!

In the spirit of Financial Literacy Month, we’re also offering an exciting way for students to test their financial knowledge with Trivia Plinko! Every Tuesday and Wednesday in April, students can stop by the Bulldog Branch, answer a financial literacy-themed trivia question, and have a chance to win a gift card and other great prizes at the end of the month. For each correct answer, students will be entered into the drawing!

Don’t miss out on these fun opportunities to learn and earn some extra stamps. Visit us at the Bulldog Branch this month to celebrate financial literacy and start saving!

Are you a parent of a college student? If so, your child may qualify to substitute teach while on break!

An LEA (Local Education Agency) may allow a prospective teacher to serve as a substitute if the individual:

• Is currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania-approved college or university educator preparation program;
• Has completed at least 60 semester hours or equivalent; and
• Meets all statutory requirements related to clearances, citizenship, and good moral character.

The individual may teach a maximum of 20 days per school year.

For further information or questions, please contact our Human Resources Department at kljacoby@wyasd.org or 717-792-2796.

APRIL 4, 2025

9th/10th Grade:

Breckin Lasher

For participation in world cultures food day!

11th/12th Grade:

Paige Shenberger

For being a great HR Student!

Faculty/Staff:

Ms. Bethany Rodriguez

For encouraging me and allowing me to learn from your class this semester! You are awesome!

Stay abreast of the Athletic Department's weekly news with the Bulldog Breakdown, a weekly recap of the prior week's athletic accomplishments and the upcoming sporting events.

Simply click the Bulldog Breakdown bar below to view the latest issue!

• Tuesday, April 8, Board Work Session (7:00 PM)
• Wednesday, April 9, Trimmer Beginning Band and 4th Grade Choral Concert (6:30 PM)
• Thursday, April 10, Wellness Committee Meeting (3:15 PM)
• Thursday, April 10, Trimmer 5th Grade Band and 5th Grade Choral Concert (6:30 PM)
• Tuesday, April 15, Communication and Engagement Committee (CEC) Meeting (5:30 PM)
• Tuesday, April 15, Board Voting Meeting (6:30 PM)
• Thursday, April 17, Professional Learning Day - No school for students
• Friday, April 18, Spring Break - All Buildings & Grounds are Closed
• Monday, April 21, Snow Make-Up Day - School is in Session
• Thursday, April 24, Off to Kindergarten (5:30 PM for 2025-2026 kindergarten students)
• Friday, April 25, HS/MS Spring Jazz Concert (7:00 PM at the High School)
• Saturday, April 26, Prom (6:00 PM)
• Wednesday, April 30, Guide to Middle School (6:30 PM for current 5th grade students)

Make-up days for the inclement weather closures are as follows:

• For Thursday, February 6th - the make-up day will be in June for teachers only.

It's eggroll time!! Please consider supporting the Class of 2026 while also stocking up on egg rolls just in time for the end of the year! All orders (and payment) are due by 4/14/25. Items will be ready for pick up on 5/12/25 from 3:00-4:00 PM at the High School. Please make all checks payable to 'WY Class of 2026'. Thank you!

Click the egg rolls to the right to place your order.

Check out two upcoming fundraisers to benefit our West York Football Booster Club.

Panera

• Thursday, April 10h
• 1221 Carlisle Road location (4:00 - 8:00 PM)
• Use code FUND4U online or at in-cafe kiosk
• Show digital copy of flyer to cashier

Purse Bingo

• Sunday, April 27th - Doors Open at 1:30 PM
• Shiloh Fire Hall
• Tickets: $25
• Contact Jess @ 223-281-4262

The content below was in last week's issue but it bears repeating as a reminder or for anyone who may have missed it. If pertinent details of an article are changed, we will pull the article above this section and highlight any changes.

We can't wait to start meeting our newest little Bulldogs!

Check out the flyers linked below to learn about the opportunities being offered through MANTEC's free summer programs. The MFG U camps (one at York College, one at Millersville University) are for rising HS seniors. The MFG Access (in partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College at PA CareerLink in Lancaster) program is for 18-24 year olds.

Please reach out to Cindi Moses at cindi@mantec.org with any questions!

Exciting news! Two new opportunities were added last week to the Community Corner page on the District’s website. Be sure to check them out!

York East Rotary & Safety Town

* Safety Town 2025 Summer Camp (2 Sessions) ages 3-8

* Monday - Thursday - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

YWCA York Synchro Team

* Free beginner clinic - Boys & Girls ages 6+

* May 10, 2025 - 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Visit the Community Corner page to stay up to date on community events, programs, and resources available to our students and families.

Using Your Computer to Report an Absence

MUST be completed within 3 days of the absence

From the District WEBSITE Attendance 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

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.

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