NOHL CANYON ROADRUNNER NEWS

It has been a great week at Nohl Canyon!

This week we celebrated our R.A.D. student award winners. Teachers selected four students from their classes for their first trimester winners of students that reflect our RAD concept (Respectful, Accountable, Dedicated). Congratulations to all award winners! We appreciate all of our students working toward this driving concept as well as our character building traits built on the John Wooden Pyramid of Success. Our focus for the month of December will be that of Team Spirit.

Thanks to the generosity of our NCSA, we have added a new playground attraction to our upper grade play area. Students have been enjoying Gaga Ball. Please see a few pictures below. If you have not seen Gaga ball before, it is a fun, fast-paced game. Students are thrilled with the addition.

Our NSCA supported Holiday Gift Shop will take place in our TLC this week. Please be sure to talk with your students about how you would like them to spend any monies given. Please be sure students are clear on how comfortable you are with them sharing monies with friends.

If you have not already had a chance, please complete the LCAP Parent Survey. Your feedback is valuable at helping to guide our strategic planning.

A great week ahead to all Roadrunners!

December 4-8: Holiday Gift Shop in the TLC

December 6: Evacuation Drill

December 9: NC VEX Robotics Team Competition at Crescent Elementary

December 11: Schoolwide BBQ (Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers) - Highest Attendance October

December 13-14: Student of the Month - Team Spirit

December 18-January 5: Winter Break

If you are interested in helping with our student drop-off or pick-up, we always welcome volunteers. Work as many or as few days as you are able, morning and/or afternoon. All helpers welcome! Stop by and talk with us in the morning or afternoon or let our Front office staff know if you are interested.

This month's focus for our Student of the Month will include TEAM SPIRIT - “Be eager to help your team.”

When you are part of a team always remember that your job is to do what will help your teammates achieve success. The goals of your team come first. Figure out how you can help your team do its best.

John Wooden's Pyramid of Success

The LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP provides an opportunity for LEAs (county office of education [COE], school districts and charter schools) to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs.

We encourage all students and families to complete this survey as your input is valuable at ensuring that we are meeting the needs of our community.

LCAP Parent Survey

LCAP Student Opt-out English

LCAP Student Opt-out Spanish

Our Student Council and Nohl Canyon are collecting items to donate to a local charity - Orangewood Foundation. Please bring non-perishable items to Room 1. Food drive runs November 27-December 14.

Flyer

Each year NASA holds a Student Art Contest that centers around a theme. This year's theme is "Connecting the Dots" - this can be the connection between science, technology, art, space, and more!

If your student would like to participate in this event, they should complete their artwork and submit it by December 31, 2023. See the linked flyer for details. More information can be found at https://artcontest.larc.nasa.gov/. This site also has examples of past years' winners and galleries of their artwork, along with all the submission information, rules, and other FAQ!

This is available for all students in grades K-12. Only one entry per student.

NASA Student Art Contest Flyer

It's time for the annual Elks Americanism Essay contest! LInked below, please find the theme and guidelines for submitting your students' essays. This year's theme is: “What the Bill of Rights Means to Me?”

Elks Americanism Essay Contest Flyer

Please note that essays are due to the Orange Elks Lodge by Friday, December 15, 2023. They can be dropped off or mailed to the following address:

Orange Elks Lodge #1475

Attn: Chris Michaelis

211 E. Chapman Avenue

Orange, CA 92866

Essays must be no more than 300 words and must have the completed cover sheet attached so the student can be recognized if their essay is chosen to represent the Lodge in additional competitions.

Also - The top three essays in each division - Div I - 5th grade, Div II - 6th grade, Div III - 7th grade, and Div IV - 8th grade - will win cash prizes from our Lodge, and have the potential to win additional prize money at the district, state and national levels.

Nohl Canyon uses a "Staggered" Start and dismissal to provide some relief with traffic. Supervision in front of school begins at 7:40 am. After dismissal, supervision ends at 2:40 pm. All students need to be picked up by 2:40 pm.

2023-2024 Bell Schedule

We have made a change to the Nohl Canyon Twitter. Please follow us @NohlCanyonOUSD. We look forward to seeing you there.

@NohlCanyonOUSD

The OUSD Special Education Department will be hosting a variety of parent workshops this school year on a variety of topics. The next workshop on December 8th involves teaching children to effectively communicate their needs. Check out the flyer linked below for more workshops to come.

Special Education Workshops Flyer

This year your child has an opportunity to be tested as part of the universal screening and identification process for the Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) in the Orange Unified School District. The purpose of this assessment is to identify students with unique and outstanding learning abilities. Testing will occur during the week of January 29th-February 2, 2024.

GATE Information Flyer

3rd Grade GATE Screening Opt-out Form

As we are getting in to the school year, please review the latest guidance for when you kiddo is not feeling well.

School Case Decision Tree

OUSD Preventing the Spread Guidance

Thank you for making our parking lot procedures during drop-off and pick-up a safe and efficient machine. We serve a large number of vehicles in short period of time.

Thank you for your continued help with a few critical items:

• Please remember our Lower lot is Staff Only Parking. The lower entrance on Nohl Canyon RD is ENTRANCE ONLY in the Afternoon for Middle Lane traffic going to park in the FAR lot. Two-way use of this entrance presents a significant hazard to entering cars and pedestrian traffic.
• Please be kind to our parking lot volunteers. They make the whole thing work.
• Please ask your kiddos to walk when in front of school. Running children in the pick up area presents several hazards. Safety is our first priority.
• Trinity School Parking Lot is CLOSED for drop-off and pick-up parking.

• Parents, with respect to Trinity Pre-School and their families, we are not allowing Nohl Canyon families to park in the Trinity parking lot. Please follow this guideline and support us in keeping a positive community relationship with Trinity School. Trinity will often allow us to use their lot for special events but should not be used for drop-off or pick-up.
• Please remain clear of the Trinity lawn areas. Trinity lawns should not be used for student waiting for drop-off or pick-up. Students should always be picked up from our school site. If students are still here after 2:40pm, we bring them behind our school gates into our QUAD area for safety until parent pick-up. Please do not have your students wait at the Trinity site for pick-up.
• Please be sure to use crosswalks when crossing all major roads. Students being dropped off on Nohl Canyon Rd. and then proceeding across the street, presents a significant hazard to those students.
• Keep in mind, the Nohl Canyon Rd. entrance to our parking area is only to be used during afternoon pick-up and is limited to Middle Lane traffic that is pulling all the way through the lot to park in the back school lot.

Parents, Please watch the following video on Parking Lot Procedures

• Parking Lot Procedures Video (4:00)
• Parking Lot Procedures doc

Please take a look at this month's menu:

December Elementary Menu

OUSD Nutrition Services

Enclosed please find the 2023-2024 Volunteer Guidance Memo. Note that the application has been streamlined and many of the trainings have been eliminated.

Volunteers will need to complete the following based on hours:

· Volunteers who work more than five hours per week - Volunteers who work more than five hours per week must obtain a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations and submit to a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment/examination. Volunteers are responsible for all associated costs.

· Volunteers who work less than five hours per week - A Megan’s Law registered sex offender check will be completed for volunteers who work less than 5 hours.

Volunteers will also be required to submit proof of their completed Mandated Reporter Training (60 min) and the Districts Illness and Injury Prevention Program (5-10 min). Please call Natalie Montoya at 714-628-5515 with any questions or concerns.

NOON - SUPERVISOR

We would love to hire some caring members of our community to help with Noon supervision!

Apply HERE

OUSD and Nohl Canyon are looking for Noon-Supervisors! Hours are 11:30 - 12:45, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 9:30 - 10:45 on Wednesday's.

* Please contact Sherrie Seltzer if you are interested in applying: sseltzer@orangeusd.org

If interested, please visit OUSD job opportunities webpage: https://www.orangeusd.org/departments/hr/employment-opportunities

Please visit the student calendar when deciding on vacations or other "out of school" activities. Attendance is the utmost importance for student achievement!

In the 2022-2023 school year, we are pleased to announce that 25 students earned PERFECT ATTENDANCE and Nohl Canyon had an overall 95% attendance rate!

2023-2024 Student Calendar

Positive Information on Student Attendance:

10 facts about Student Attendance!

UNIFORM POLICY:

Tops – Nohl Canyon Uniform shirts are to be worn each day. NC Spirit shirts are allowed throughout the week, along with scheduled themed days (Wednesday = College day). Nohl Canyon allows Free Dress on the final Friday of each month.

Bottoms – Uniform bottoms are to be any type (jeans and leggings included) of solid bottoms with no holes, stripes, or patterns. Colors are Black, Blue, Khaki, uniform plaid.

*Sweatpants not allowed

*Closed Toe shoes only (Crocs not allowed)

Please visit American Casual for information on Nohl Canyon Uniforms.

American Casual Uniform Flyer

As Fall is upon us, and the seasons are changing, please take a moment to review the Nohl Canyon Uniform Policy:

Nohl Canyon has a student uniform policy that is in alignment with the districts uniform policy. Schools whose students wear uniforms have indicated that a uniform policy is a creative and positive way to increase student achievement and decreases student behavioral problems. Based upon the interest of Nohl Canyon parents and staff, our school will continue with our Student Uniform Policy.

UNIFORM POLICY:

Tops - Nohl Canyon Uniform shirts are to be worn each day. NC Spirit shirts are allowed throughout the week, along with scheduled themed days (Wednesday = College day). Nohl Canyon allows Free Dress on the final Friday of each month. Tops should be of a size to allow for freedom of movement to accommodate physical education and active, safe play with no undergarments showing.

Bottoms - Uniform bottoms are to be any type* of solid bottoms with no holes, stripes, or patterns. Colors are Black, Blue, Khaki, uniform plaid. Shorts should be of Bermuda style to help protect skin during active play. Bottoms should be of a size to allow for freedom of movement to accommodate physical education and active, safe play with no undergarments showing.

*Sweatpants not allowed

Shoes - Shoes should be closed toe with non-slip soles and allow for safe freedom of movement to accommodate physical education and active, safe play. Crocs are not allowed due to slip and support concerns during active play.

Please visit American Casual for information on Nohl Canyon Uniforms.

Flyer - School Uniforms (2023-2024 order form)

School Uniform Policy

If your child will need medication at school during the 2023-2024 school year, please have your health care provider fill out the following form. If you have not already turned in the form, please bring the completed form and medication to the health office as soon as you are able.

Medication letter and Form

Parker - Anderson Enrichment

Hogwarts Academy

Mondays

1/22 - 3/18 (No class 2/19)

2:30-3:30

K - 6th grade

Spy Kids: Secret Agents

Tuesdays

1/23 - 3/19 (No class on 3/5)

2:30-3:30

1st - 6th grade

Dance

Wednesdays

1/24 - 3/20

12:25 - 1:25

TK - 2nd grade

Cultures and Art Around the World

Wednesday

1/24 - 3/20

12:30-1:30

1st - 6th grade

Rocket Science

Fridays

1/26 - 3/22 (No class on 2/16)

2:30-3:30

K - 6th grade

PAE Flyer

Kassirer After School Sports

* all sports at Nohl Canyon

Basketball

Mondays

1/22 - 3/18 (No class 2/19, 3/25)

2:30-3:30

1st - 6th grade

Tennis & Pickleball

Tuesdays

1/16 - 3/19 (No class 3/26)

2:30-3:30

1st - 6th grade

Track & Field

Wednesdays

1/17 - 3/20

12:35-1:35

1st - 6th grade

Soccer

Fridays

1/19 - 3/22 (No class 2/16, 3/29)

2:20-3:20

K - 3rd grade

Volleyball

Fridays

1/19 - 3/22 (No class 2/16, 3/29)

2:30-3:30

4th - 6th grade

Kassirer Sports Flyer

Cube Club

Learn to Solve a Rubik's Cube!

Mondays

1/29 - 3/18 (No class 2/19)

2:25-3:25

1st - 6th grades

Cube Club Flyer

Little Entrepreneurs Workshop by Kodely (TK-K)

Mondays

1/29 - 3/18 (No class 2/19)

2:10-3:10

TK - K grades

Little Entrepreneurs Flyer

Circuit Creators: Snap into the World of Electronics Workshop By Kodely (Grades 1-3)

Tuesdays

1/30 - 3/19

2:15-3:15

1st - 3rd grades

Circuit Creators Flyer

Bionerds (FALL)

Thursdays

10/12 - 12/14

2:15 - 3:30

FLYER

Sign up Link

New Enrichment Activity

Check in Procedures

OASIS Center International: Creative Art Journaling (FALL)

Thursdays

10/12 - 12/14 (Extended to 1/11 based on December schedule changes)

2:15 - 3:15

FLYER

Sign up Link

New Enrichment Activity

Check in Procedures

Check out all of the great information from our NCSA!

NCSA Smore 11/30

Archive: NCSA Smore 8/17 NCSA Smore 8/24 NCSA Smore 8/31 NCSA Smore 9/7 NCSA Smore 9/14 NCSA Smore 9/21 NCSA Smore 9/28 NCSA Smore 10/5 NCSA Smore 10/12 NCSA Smore 10/19 NCSA Smore 10/26 NCSA Smore 11/2 NCSA Smore 11/9 NCSA Smore 11/16

For all Information on NCSA, please view the NCSA 2023-2024 WELCOME LETTER

NCSA Holiday Shop is coming this week and we still need some shifts covered! If you are an approved volunteer (have already completed the required trainings), please sign up and join us! See the link below for more details.

Holiday Shop will be open all week! Students may shop everyday during lunch and after school on Wednesday and Friday.

Wednesday open until 1:30pm

Friday open until 3:30pm

Please park in the main parking lot if your child will be shopping after school on either Wednesday or Friday.

Please be sure to talk with your kiddos about how you would like them to spend any monies given for the purchase of items and be sure students are clear about how you feel about sharing monies with friends.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA4A628A4FA7-45846676-nce2023

Please visit Mochinut in Anaheim on December 6th and 9th. 30% of sales go to benefit this year's 5th grade class.

Mochinut 5th Grade Fundraiser Flyer

Get professional pictures taken in time for the holidays and help our school at the same time!

Fall Photo Session Fundraiser Info

If you are interested in getting involved with Nohl Canyon's Dad's club, please reach out to Bryan Mundia (Dad's Club President) at: nohlcanyondadsclub@gmail.com

Spirit Shirts are available for purchase!

Visit the cheddar up website to order your Spirit Shirt!

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

Yearbooks for Sale - Reserve your yearbook today! Yearbooks are currently $35. Order now to guarantee your student a copy:

Yearbook Ordering Link

Yearbook Flyer

If interested, parents can submit photos to the Nohl Canyon Yearbook. Please email to: nohlcanyonyearbook@gmail.com

Click link below to access the NCSA webstore!

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

Please refer to the Nohl Canyon Webpage for an updated SUGGESTED SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST for each grade level, UNIFORM information from American Casual, and updated STAFF and FACULTY List.

If interested in obtaining an OUSD Bus Pass - please visit the district office during the following hours:

Bus Pass office hours:

Tuesday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed daily for lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bus Pass Office:
(714) 538-8295

You may visit the Transportation webpage at: https://www.orangeusd.org/departments/business-services/transportation

NC Girl Scout troops are welcoming more girl scouts. Grades K-2 opportunities available.

Girl Scout Flyer

The Villa Park HS Dance team is hosting a Dance Clinic for students TK-8th again this year in January. VPHS would love to have Nohl Canyon students attend! The cost is $50, and students get the opportunity to perform at a VP Varsity basketball game.

Villa Park Dance Clinic

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. Strickland a photo and description of your child to be highlighted.

Aidan Chavez and Gavin Barton played All-Star tournament soccer in the Canyon Hills Soccer Association (CHSA). Both teams made the finals. Congratulations boys!

Fourth grader Victoria's championship softball season win with her first championship ring. Victoria your parents are very proud of you. You conquered many athletic highs and lows this season with fierce drive, commitment, and competitive spirit. Go Panthers!

Office Manager: Sherrie Seltzer

Registration/Attendance/Health Clerk: Nancy Gabrielle

Contact email:

Sherrie Seltzer: sseltzer@orangeusd.org

Nancy Gabrielle: ngabrielle@orangeusd.org

July 30 - August 5 August 6 - August 12 August 13 - August 19 August 20 - August 26 August 27 - September 2 September 3 - September 9 September 10 - September 16 September 17 - September 23 September 24-September 30 October 1-October 7 October 8-October 14 October 15-October 21 October 22-October 28 October 29-November 4 November 5-November 11 November 12-November 18 November 26-December 2 December 3-December 9

Email: NohlCanyonPrincipal@orangeusd.org
Website: https://www.orangeusd.org/nohl-canyon-elementary-school
Location: 4100 Nohl Ranch Road, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
Phone: (714) 997-6203
Facebook: facebook.com/NohlCanyonNCSA
Twitter: @nohlcanyon