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Congratulations to NC Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Sartoph! Mrs. Sartoph provides excellent daily instruction to our TK students. Best of luck at the District Level!

Congratulations to NC Classified Employee of the Year, Ms. Courtney! Ms. Courtney Davis has been an exceptional General Education Instructional Assistant to our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students for the last two years.

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE, KICK-OFF ASSEMBLY!

Dear Families – Kids Heart Challenge has kicked off! Our goal is to have 100% of our families learn Hands-Only CPR by completing Finn’s Mission. Help us save lives and Be the Torch that will light the path of hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke! If you haven’t yet, join our team TODAY!

1. LOG IN/SIGN UP at http://www2.heart.org/goto/nohlcanyon and take the challenge to Be Kind or Move More!
2. SEND 10 emails or texts to family and friends through the Kids Heart Challenge App for Apple or Android
3. COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts! Students who complete Finn’s Mission will earn Finn’s Lifesaver Award!

Special School Incentives: The classroom with the most participation (students registered): gets a free dress day!

- Each student in the winning class for the classroom challenge will earn the XL Frankie bonus gift + Amazon gift card for the teacher!

Every student who completes Finns Mission will get lunch with the principal!

Click here for your Virtual Envelope to meet the Heart Heroes and see the cool thank-you gifts your student can earn! Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message from today’s kick-off! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association!

Last School Year - Nohl Canyon was recognized as the #1 school in OUSD for donations to AHA!!

"BE THE 'I' IN KIND"!!

The California Department of Education (CDE), in partnership with The Great Kindness Challenge (GKS), encourages all teachers, staff, students, and families of California schools to participate in the GKC, January 23-27, 2023.

The GKC is a global campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.

The GKC gives every student an opportunity to model kindness and develop key social-emotional skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.

GKC Checklist - Kind Acts of Kindness

Once again, Nohl Canyon will participate in "Kids Run the OC" marathon. Students will have the option to complete Nohl Canyon's 10-week program and run the final 1 mile at the OC Marathon OR participate in the 10-week program and complete the OC 5k.

Nohl Canyon will have a parent meeting on Wednesday, January 25th @ 5:00 pm in the TLC for all interested participants.

Race Date: May 6, 2023

Training will begin in February

Kids Run the OC Flyer - DO NOT REGISTER! Information will be provided at parent meeting

Highlights from 2022 OC marathon!

January 27th: Primary Music Winter Program (Parents may attend)

TK/K: 8:30

3rd/4th: 9:15

1st/2nd: 10:30

Come for the mid-year performance of Band, Choir, & Strings, and to see the Art Showcase!

VAPA Showcase FLYER

Friday, January 27, 2023

5th Grade 1:00pm-1:30pm

6th Grade 1:50pm-2:20pm

Nohl Canyon Quad

Mini Dancer Clinic - Sunday, January 29th AND Varsity Basketball Game - Tuesday, January 31st

Spartan Mini Dance Clinic is open to grades K-8th.

Clinic: January 29th

Time: 12:00 pm - 3 pm

Mini Dance Clinic Flyer

For more information, please contact Jennifer Howerton at jhowerton@orangeusd.org

OUSD EdTech Department is supporting the last Gaming Academy for the year. Don't let your students miss out on this great opportunity. Have your students register for the Saturday, February 11 Academy being held at Canyon High School in the new science center. Attached is the flyer for the day. Please distribute this to any of your students. Here is the website where they register - https://sites.google.com/orangeusd.org/gamified-saturday-21123/home

Registration is open to all elementary schools until January 31st.

Testimonials from our previous Gaming Academy:

"My child had a great time and would love to attend again. She learned a lot and enjoyed all the activities."

"My son has been to two of these classes and absolutely loves them. He asked me to sign him up for the next class if there will be one. He learns, has fun doing it, and meets new friends."

"This was great! My daughter enjoyed learning about technology."

Website: https://bit.ly/SEA21123

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wMwZyeLtTKGXWeJ67

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

Highlights include:

• Nohl Canyon Presents Beauty and the Beast Jr. - Registration is now open for our Spring musical
• Yearbook Photos - If you have photos for the yearbook, please email them to nohlcanyonyearbook@gmail.com

Participation Fee: $150 (includes shirt, script & costume)

Open to 1st - 6th grade

Auditions: February 9th @ 2:30-4:00

Rehearsals: Every Thursday @ Nohl Canyon from 2:30-4:00

2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21

Tech week: 4/24 & 4/25

Performance Dates: 4/27 & 4/28 @ 6:00pm

Performance Location: El Rancho Middle School

Register Here: https://forms.gle/JKUkCy5zraLPg1G76

Audition Materials available @ https://center-stage-theater.com

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!

Save the date and join your fellow Roadrunners for lunch or dinner at Hiccups on Wednesday, January 25th! They are opening especially for us so that we can support our 5th Graders!

Where: 2233 N Tustin St C, Orange, CA 92865

When: Wednesday, January 25th from 12PM to 7pm

Hiccups Flyer

January 25th: Kids Run OC Parent Meeting - 5:00 pm in the TLC

January 27th: Primary Music Winter Program (Parents may attend)

- TK/K: 8:30

- 3rd/4th: 9:15

- 1st/2nd: 10:30

January 27th: VAPA Winter Showcase (Parents may attend)

- 5th grade: 1:00

- 6th grade: 1:50

February 17th & 20th: Holiday - Presidents Day

OUSD Open Enrollment:

The Online “Open Enrollment” period begins on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and ends at 4:00PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Visit https://www.orangeusd.org/enrollment/open-enrollment for details (site will be updated in January)

*Open Enrollment is the process for families to apply to attend a school not in their residential boundaries. Current Nohl Canyon Open Enrollment students still need to complete the process each school year.

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

OUSD is providing High School Showcases beginning in February. The showcases will provide an opportunity for elementary / middle feeder schools to highlight their outstanding programs!

https://www.orangeusd.org/our-schools/school-showcases

Nohl Canyon will be showcasing our excellent Lego/Robotics Team at the Villa Park HS and Canyon HS showcases!

Villa Park HS: February 1

El Modena HS: February 8

Orange HS: February 15

Canyon HS: February 22

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

Please click the following link to view the Interim Superintendents Message

https://www.smore.com/6su4j

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

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

Coastal Art & Poetry Contest for K-12 students

California students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork or poetry with a California coastal or marine theme. Application deadline is January 31, 2023. For rules, contest flyer, entry form, and helpful links for teachers and students, visit https://www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/.

Up to ten winners will be selected to win $100 to an art store (art winners) or $100 to a bookstore (poetry winners). Each winner will also receive four tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Each winner's sponsoring teacher will receive a $50 gift certificate for educational supplies, courtesy of Acorn Naturalists.

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

Normal Schedule when School is in session:

Event Time: Tuesday to Thursday 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Event Locations: Orange Unified School District Office

COVID-19 Testing FLYER

Immediate Substitute Teacher Positions Available

We are looking for certificated substitute teachers to help our elementary and secondary schools. If you have a bachelor’s degree, we can help you through the process to become a substitute and support your local school. We currently have substitute positions available immediately and the current pay is $160.10 for the full-day (tier 1) and can go up to $195.33 for the full day (tier 2). This is a great position for any person with a bachelor’s degree looking to help our schools while earning extra income. Please have any interested parties apply on EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1627344. Human Resources is available to walk you step-by-step through the process. Just call us at (714) 628-5539 for assistance.

Orange Unified will also be holding informational meetings on how to become an OUSD substitute teacher from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 15th and November 29th in the Panther Lab located at the District Office near the softball fields in the back parking lot (1401 N. Handy Orange, CA 92687 ). Please drop by and learn more about substitute teaching!

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).

James F. (3rd grade) was Pack Champion (First Place) at Cub Scout Pack 850’s Pinewood Derby! Congratulations!

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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