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ALERTNESS - "Its what you Learn after you know it all that counts" - John Wooden

The OUSD Prize Patrol visited Nohl Canyon on Friday to celebrate our Library Media Tech, Ms. April Watson, chosen as Orange Unified School District Employee of the Month!

District Prize Patrol consists of Assistant Superintendent Mr. Gonzalez, Executive Director of HR Tracy Knibb, and HR Director Susana Solis.

Ms. April will be recognized by the Board of Education at the next board meeting on March 2nd!

Congrats and Thank you Ms. April to your dedication to Nohl Canyon's students and staff!

Nohl Canyon was represented by our Robotics / Lego Team and Choir students at the final OUSD High School Showcase at Canyon High School!

- thanks to Craig Kobayashi for the pictures

Read Across America Week

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)

** LUNCH SCHEDULES

- TK: 11:40 - 12:25 *** Change from normal schedule

- K: 11:40 - 12:25

- 1st - 3rd: 11:40 - 12:25

- 4th - 6th: 12:00 - 12:45

Share all your great pictures on the Nohl Canyon Padlet! Pictures can be used for the school yearbook!!

Read Across America Week Padlet

Nohl Canyon welcomes Mr. Tom Kisela as the 2022-2023 Principal for the Day on Thursday, March 2nd.

Mr. Kisela currently is the City Manager for the City of Orange. Prior to this position, Mr. Kisela held the position of Chief of Police for the Orange Police Department. Tom Kisela is a graduate of Villa Park High School and still resides in Orange. Tom is also the Uncle to a Nohl Canyon Family!

Mr. Kisela will visit Nohl Canyon in the morning then followed with a visit to Villa Park High School to meet the other recipients from the Villa Park HS Feeder schools.

The purpose of having a “guest” principal is to enable an experience of a day in our school from the principal’s perspective. The recipient will be able to see our challenges and strengths. The Principal for the Day event is also a wonderful way to connect our community leaders to our school sites!

WEEK 4 UPDATE: Fundraiser ended on February 16th!

As of 2/26/23: NC raised $13,690.14 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!)

259 - students registered

119 - challenge for being Kind

138 - challenge for moving more

76 - families learned Hands-Only CPR 💖💖

13 - students and families raised more than $200 each, earning "Frankie" keychain!

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!

All additional after event prizes (t-shirts, jump ropes, balls...) will delivered as soon as the school receives them.

Lunch with the Principal will be planned for March - invitations will go out soon!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR "KIDS RUN THE OC - 1 MILE RUN" is March 1st

Nohl Canyon is participating in the OC Marathon for the 2nd year! On May 6, 2023 students can run in the "Kids Run the OC" by completing the final 1 mile at the marathon OR students/families can run in the 5K (3.2 miles). The full and 1/2 marathon are on May 7th.

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

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

Highlights include:

• Carnival Needs Your Help - 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:

• March 1st: NCSA Meeting (6:30 PM via zoom)
• February 27th - March 3rd: Read Across America Week
• March 9th: Spring Pictures

Tuesday, March 7th marks the final day of Trimester 2 and is a Minimum Day for all students!

Students will take their Spring School Photos on Thursday, March 9th. Picture day attire is acceptable for this day.

6th Grade - 6th grade students will take their 6th grade Promotion photo.

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!

February 27th - March 3rd: Read Across America Week

March 7th: End of Trimester 2, Minimum Day

March 9th: Spring Pictures

March 27th - 31st: Spring Break

Please click on the following link to view the latest message from the Superintendents office:

https://www.smore.com/ej2fs

In this Message

• OUSD's YouTube Channel
• National Merit Scholarship Finalists
  
• Every Student Succeeding Award
• Three OUSD VAPA Teachers Recognized by Orange County Music and Arts Administrators (OCMAA)
• Remaining CIF Playoffs—Winter Season
• High School Showcases: Orange & Canyon
• What is Community Schooling?
• California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA)
• Now Enrolling for 2023-2024

Upcoming Events

• March 2: Board of Education Meeting; Read Across America; Principal for a Day
• March 7: Minimum Day - Elementary & Middle Schools; Special Education Parent Workshop
• March 21: West Orange ES Open House; Handy ES Open House; Olive ES Open House; Fairhaven ES Open House
• March 23: Portola MS Showcase/Open House; Yorba MS Showcase/Open House; El Rancho MS Showcase/Open House
• March 24: Minimum Day - High Schools
• March 27 – 31: Spring Break - No School

Physical Fitness Testing - 5th Grade

• 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

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

Tuesday, March 7 Boardroom 3

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Social emotional and communication needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities

Tuesday, April 4 Boardroom 2

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Supporting your child with reading strategies

Tuesday, May 2 Boardroom 2

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Postsecondary Transition Resources

Tuesday, June 6 Boardroom 2

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Supporting social skills and pragmatics in the home

For Nohl Canyon resident families, TK / Kindergarten enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year begins on Wednesday, 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

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

Learning Link Flyer 2023-2024

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

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

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).

Congrats for a first place win in the National Junior Basketball League Division 2, by four Nohl Canyon students.

Jacob G (5th), Noah M (5th), Ibrahim S (6th), Asher S (5th)

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 - Dec 17 .. Dec 18 - Jan 7

Jan 8 - Jan 14 ......Jan 15 - Jan 21 ......Jan 22 - Jan 28 ......Jan 29 - Feb 4 .....Feb 5 - Feb 11

Feb 12 - Feb 18 .... Feb 19 - Feb 25

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