York Elementary School

York Community - We Need Your Help to make it a December to Remember for our Students! York Middle/High School Stand Up Club is planning to turn our school hallways into a winter wonderland - but we need your help! The Elementary School students will judge our decorations! Please drop-off your donations as soon as possible but no later than December 13, at the main entrance with Mrs. Dubiel. We need donations of wrapping paper, bows, garland, old holiday cards, bells, stockings, etc. We also need donations to The Loft (our clothing closet for students). We need t-shirts, shorts, athletic apparel, York School apparel, snow pants, sneakers, etc. (please, gently used only). Thank you York community - help us make this a December to Remember!

December is here and our Winter Concert series is next week. Families, friends, and the community are invited to attend in Hilfiker Auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. Middle School - Monday, December 9. Elementary School - Tuesday, December 10. High School - Thursday, December 12.

The York Athletic Department is planning to recognize former YCS athletes who qualify for the York Collegiate Hall of Fame. To be recognized, a former student-athlete must have participated in 4 years of a college sport and successfully graduated college. Qualifying athletes will be recognized at the Boys Basketball game on January 10, 2024, vs .Keshequa. If you meet the criteria or know of someone who has participated and not been honored, please let Mr. Orman or Mr. Amorese know by emailing the name and the contact information of the former student athlete By Friday, Dec 20th. Ed Orman-ehorman@yorkcsd.org Eric Amorese-eamorese@yorkcsd.org

The annual York Golden Knights football tradition was carried on in 2024! Alumni and current football teammates participated in this year's turkey bowl held on the YCS stadium field. Players say this tradition has happened for more years than anyone could count. Way to go knights- keep those important traditions going! KPO 💜💛

Congratulations to the Elementary School's November Character Award Winners. November's character trait is citizenship. We are proud of you for exhibiting The Golden Knights Way!

We take great pride in recognizing our students who display little acts of kindness! Hudson, Jake, Cylis, and Moses were recognized for being kind and helpful to their teachers and classmates. You are a shining example of the Knight's Way!

Explore the Possibilities! Explore the Possibilities is a new addition to the sixth grade curriculum, aiming to help students do just that - explore their own career possibilities. Throughout the school year students will hear from special guests about their chosen career and what are the steps to achieving their career goals. Local baker Pam Battaglia, owner of Decadent D-Lights Bakery, visited York Middle/High School recently to talk about how she became a baker. She offered this advice to the students: "First think about what you like to do." Mrs. Battaglia explained that it is important to choose a career you genuinely enjoy. She loves to bake and it was evident in her smile when she talked with the students about some of the baked goods she enjoys making. Many of the students have tasted Mrs. Battaglia's baked goods at events that she caters in the York area. Of course, she did not visit the classroom empty-handed. Mrs. Battaglia gave each student a chocolate-drizzled croissant. Thank you to Pam Battaglia of Decadent D-Lights Bakery for speaking with the sixth graders.

Happy Thanksgiving to all from the Golden Knights Family. We are thankful for our school and community.

It's just not Thanksgiving without a parade complete with fun balloons! We present to you the York Elementary School Third Grade Thanksgiving Parade! (Our version of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade). Our parade judges were challenged to judge the entries, a difficult task as all of the balloons were fantastic. After much consideration, here are our parade winners: Abigail DeRuyter-Mrs. Shaffer's class Alexandra Powell-Warner-Ms. Moulton's class Carter Hayes-Mrs. Patanella's class And the Parade Grand Champion is Evelyn Orman in Ms. Moutlon's class! Enjoy the parade and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! View the Third Grade Thanksgiving Parade on our Facebook page, link below: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MMdKUCVtV/

It's time to nominate a Golden Knight for October's Employee Recognition! Use this form to recognize the efforts of our wonderful staff in supporting our students and/or other staff members. https://forms.gle/PWYbn9JPNFsm1YyTA The last day to nominate a staff member for November's recognition is Friday, December 6, 2024. Each month the district is looking to recognize an Elementary, MHS and District wide staff member that has demonstrated one of the three YCS Vision qualities: Preparing, Challenging or Inspiring. Feel free to nominate one staff member per submission. Thank you, families and community, for all of your support for York Central School.

Even highly talented artists need a creative break once in a while! On the Friday before Thanksgiving recess, Ms. Andrzejczak's AP Art students worked on a different kind of project; one that could be completed in one class. Students created Rice Krispie turkeys - using their creativity to decorate them with common snack foods. This was a creative and fun outlet for the students, Ms. A. said. When school resumes on December 2, students will return to learning and creating more complex artwork.

Let's talk turkey! Junior Jaelyn Fanaro came into school on her recess day to serve donuts and coffee to the staff who faced a 12-hour day on Monday for parent-teacher conferences. She is the President of the YCS Stand Up Club. Jaelyn's cheerful smile infused the staff with energy for the day! The donuts and coffee may have helped, as well. We are thankful for you, Jaelyn! Drop a comment below and show her some gratitude! Thank you Jaelyn

Congratulations are in order! York Central School Athletic Director Ed Orman is pleased to announce the Fall 2024 Scholar Athlete teams: York Girls Volleyball - 97% Y/P Football - 94% Y/P Girls Soccer - 99% P/Y Boys Soccer - 94% P/Y Boys Volleyball - 92% P/Y Boys X Country - 95% P/Y Girls X Country - 97%

Civil Engineer Zach Anderson from Clark Patterson Lee recently talked with York High School students about engineering careers and the construction industry. Mr. Anderson's visit is part of the Lunch-N-Learn series of career presentations, sponsored by the Livingston County Education Alliance. The Livingston County Education Alliance is looking for other career presenters to inspire the next generation by visiting schools in our region. You'll be sharing your experience and passion for your career with students. You may contact them at 585-243-2222.

Throwing it way back, Bailey! York Golden Knights - do you know what era this basketball logo dates back to? Post in the comments! Once a Golden Knight... Always a Golden Knight.

Thanksgiving Week School Schedule! Monday and Tuesday, November 25 - 26 Superintendent Conference Days/Parent-Teacher Conference Days. No school for students. Wednesday - Friday, November 27 - 29 Thanksgiving Recess - No school for students and staff. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!

York Middle/High School Music Department presents... Once Upon a Mattress - Thursday is opening night! Order your tickets here https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/yorkcsd/buy-tix Thursday, November 21 - Saturday, November 23 @ 7 p.m. Sunday, November 24 @ 1:30 p.m.

November 25 - 26, 2024 Superintendent's Conference Days/No school for students. Parent/teacher conferences will take place on these two days. Parents/guardians - please note that school is closed for the remainder of next week after Superintendent Conference Days, for Thanksgiving Recess, November 27 - 29, 2024.

We take great pride in recognizing our students who display little acts of kindness! Third grader Lauren was recognized by York Elementary School Principal Mrs. Kent, for respecting her school by picking up a poster that had fallen in the hallway and showing kindness to her classmates. You are shining examples of the Knight's Way!

Please join us in celebrating the October 2024 Knights of Recognition! York Board of Education members Marilyn Moore and Dan Ayers presented the staff with their recognition award and pin. Kayla Geiger - Elementary School Teaching Asst. “Mrs. Geiger works hard to support her team and all students. She always looks for ways to encourage students and challenges them to strive for their best. As a teammate, she is always finding ways to help out or lift up her colleagues. " Nomination by a teacher. Matthew Woelffer Technology Dept. "Matt is an invaluable asset to our district. He consistently demonstrates a willingness to prioritize the needs of both students and staff by promptly addressing any technology-related challenges that arise. His friendly demeanor and approachability facilitate open communication, and he offers valuable suggestions." Nomination by a teacher. Na'Lisa Hussar - High School Counselor "Na'Lisa goes quietly about her business of preparing our seniors for success after high school by helping them select colleges, trades and employment. She also assists the students and families with helping them secure financial aid and writes countless recommendation letters singing our kids' praises and emphasizing their talents.This is all in the midst of counseling kids through mental health issues and crises on a daily basis. YCS is fortunate to have her expertise and humility. I am lucky to be on the mental health dream team alongside her. " Nomination by the ES School Social Worker. Each month, we ask our faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members to nominate a Golden Knight staff member who demonstrates one of the three YCS Vision qualities: Preparing, Challenging or Inspiring. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a York Golden Knight.