"The summer" is still a very busy time for York Public Schools. We have tennis courts getting re-surfaced at YHS, the gym floor being re-finished at YES, and Summer Learning Academies the week of June 13-17 and 20-24 at YMS. Don't forget our "free lunch program" from 11:30-12:30 for ANYONE between the ages of 2-18 the weeks of June 13-17, June 20-24, July 11-15, and July 18-22 at York High School.
Many of our staff members will take part in various trainings as well. The board of education will continue to work on its vision for facility enhancements at the high school. As you can see, we'll be busy. Have a great summer!
Go Dukes!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
¡Buenos Días, Amigos!
This past week, YHS Spanish 3 students visited lower elementary grades at St. Joseph's and Emmanuel to teach students some Spanish. The project was aimed at provided Spanish 3 a "real life" application for their language skills.
YHS students, in groups of three to five, prepared a twenty minute lesson to introduce young learners to a few Spanish vocabulary words, such as greetings, colors, body parts, animals or classroom objects. The YHS students developed their own lesson plan to present the vocabulary in a way that would be both educational and entertaining for lower elementary. Some groups chose to incorporate storytelling, music and dance, while others included art, science or drama into their presentations.
For example, one group taught body parts and ended their lesson with the students doing the "Hokey-Pokey" in Spanish. Another group taught the names of animals through an imaginative trip to the zoo. Other groups taught the colors of the rainbow and included hands-on coloring activities. Spanish 3 students not only used their Spanish, but demonstrated a great deal of talent in teaching and working with young children.
Thanks to the teachers and students of St. Joe and Emmanuel for allowing us to visit your classrooms. ¡Muchas gracias!
YHS students, in groups of three to five, prepared a twenty minute lesson to introduce young learners to a few Spanish vocabulary words, such as greetings, colors, body parts, animals or classroom objects. The YHS students developed their own lesson plan to present the vocabulary in a way that would be both educational and entertaining for lower elementary. Some groups chose to incorporate storytelling, music and dance, while others included art, science or drama into their presentations.
For example, one group taught body parts and ended their lesson with the students doing the "Hokey-Pokey" in Spanish. Another group taught the names of animals through an imaginative trip to the zoo. Other groups taught the colors of the rainbow and included hands-on coloring activities. Spanish 3 students not only used their Spanish, but demonstrated a great deal of talent in teaching and working with young children.
Thanks to the teachers and students of St. Joe and Emmanuel for allowing us to visit your classrooms. ¡Muchas gracias!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
"Focus on Driving" presented at YHS
School will soon be out and students will be enjoying the free days of summer. That will put many students behind the wheel of a car even more frequently than during the school year.
As YHS students learned on Tuesday afternoon: Driving is serious business. The Four Corners Health Department, in cooperation with York High School, provided students with a safety programmed aimed at heightening students' awareness of safe driving. Any distraction, such as changing a radio station, searching for something on the console or texting, can lead to disastrous results.
During the afternoon, students assembled in the YHS theater for a poignant video featuring real-life teens whose lives were changed forever by a moment of poor judgment. Following the video, the students listened to a message from York paramedic Kevin Stuhr, who has witnessed the tragic results and loss of life due to unwise driving. Students then proceeded to the east parking lot where several hands-on stations were set up to illustrate the importance of safe and focused driving.
"I felt the message and video were excellent," said high school principal Mitch Bartholomew, "and will result in our kids making wise decisions when they're behind the wheel. "
As YHS students learned on Tuesday afternoon: Driving is serious business. The Four Corners Health Department, in cooperation with York High School, provided students with a safety programmed aimed at heightening students' awareness of safe driving. Any distraction, such as changing a radio station, searching for something on the console or texting, can lead to disastrous results.
During the afternoon, students assembled in the YHS theater for a poignant video featuring real-life teens whose lives were changed forever by a moment of poor judgment. Following the video, the students listened to a message from York paramedic Kevin Stuhr, who has witnessed the tragic results and loss of life due to unwise driving. Students then proceeded to the east parking lot where several hands-on stations were set up to illustrate the importance of safe and focused driving.
"I felt the message and video were excellent," said high school principal Mitch Bartholomew, "and will result in our kids making wise decisions when they're behind the wheel. "
Friday, May 6, 2011
Cribbage at YHS
For YHS math teacher Angie Kroger, the game of cribbage has a special place in her heart. Cribbage reminds Mrs. Kroger of the good times she shared playing the game with her dad. Perhaps, those fond, early memories of fun and conversation while playing a game of numbers and counting is responsible for her love of math and learning.
What began as an informal conversation with some students about the game has blossomed into a popular new YHS club--Cribbage Club. Cribbage Club provides students a safe, social environment on campus over lunch that is also fun and educational. The game of cribbage, or crib, is a card game that involves grouping cards in combinations to gain points. Points are then tallied using a peg board.
Since the club meets over lunch, students normally bring a sack lunch, food to share or order pizza and they eat while they play. "It's easy to catch on to the game," said freshman Caleb Magner after his first visit to Cribbage Club. "It was fun. Besides that, we had pizza today. I'll definitely be back."
If you are interested in learning to play, just drop by Room 107 on a Wednesday over lunch. Everyone is welcome at Mrs. Kroger's Crib!
What began as an informal conversation with some students about the game has blossomed into a popular new YHS club--Cribbage Club. Cribbage Club provides students a safe, social environment on campus over lunch that is also fun and educational. The game of cribbage, or crib, is a card game that involves grouping cards in combinations to gain points. Points are then tallied using a peg board.
Since the club meets over lunch, students normally bring a sack lunch, food to share or order pizza and they eat while they play. "It's easy to catch on to the game," said freshman Caleb Magner after his first visit to Cribbage Club. "It was fun. Besides that, we had pizza today. I'll definitely be back."
If you are interested in learning to play, just drop by Room 107 on a Wednesday over lunch. Everyone is welcome at Mrs. Kroger's Crib!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Autism Leadership Team
An Autism Leadership Team has been established at York Public Schools during the 2010-2011 school year consisting of a team of 13 teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators. This team was made possible through a grant funded by the Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network. This grant made it possible for this team of educators to attend four days of training/project planning throughout the course of the school year to develop an action plan of how YPS can better support those children on the Autism Spectrum as well as teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators of children on the Autism Spectrum.
The grant funding also allowed the district to receive several resources to assist teachers in learning about strategies to help children on the spectrum, and funding to send three ALT members to one day of the Nebraska Autism Conference.
The next steps for this team will be to give information to teachers on how to refer students who are suspected of having a disorder on the autism spectrum, as well as being contacts for people who may have questions about how to serve this growing population of students.
The grant funding also allowed the district to receive several resources to assist teachers in learning about strategies to help children on the spectrum, and funding to send three ALT members to one day of the Nebraska Autism Conference.
The next steps for this team will be to give information to teachers on how to refer students who are suspected of having a disorder on the autism spectrum, as well as being contacts for people who may have questions about how to serve this growing population of students.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Curriculum Additions and Adjustments for 2011-12
York Public Schools continues to work towards the end of the 2010-11 school year while also preparing for the 2011-12 school year. April and May are definitely busy and exciting times!
At York Middle School we will be able to add several elective courses to include Jazz Band, Strength and Conditioning, Current Events, and a Digital Technology course. We will also be adding a Reading course as we continue to emphasize the importance of reading throughout our entire curriculum.
York High School is moving to an 8-period day so they will see a new 11th grade English course, as well as a new "Teenage Law" course to go along with a more drawn out version of Algebra II and a History Course that will focus on WWII - modern day.
The greenhouse made available by the Mike Terpstra Foundation will also help to enhance our agriculture education and science offerings.
Go Dukes!
At York Middle School we will be able to add several elective courses to include Jazz Band, Strength and Conditioning, Current Events, and a Digital Technology course. We will also be adding a Reading course as we continue to emphasize the importance of reading throughout our entire curriculum.
York High School is moving to an 8-period day so they will see a new 11th grade English course, as well as a new "Teenage Law" course to go along with a more drawn out version of Algebra II and a History Course that will focus on WWII - modern day.
The greenhouse made available by the Mike Terpstra Foundation will also help to enhance our agriculture education and science offerings.
Go Dukes!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Big GRANT for York Public Schools!
York Public Schools received some excellent news this week when we found out our grant application for after-school programming at YES and YMS was approved! These programs will provide extra help for students in reading, math, and other areas.
The State Board of Education approved grants for the following new programs:
• Collective for Youth (Middle School Learning Center Initiative-Omaha) received a $190,700 federal grant for programs at Lewis & Clark Middle School and King Science and Technology Magnet Middle School.
• Crete Public Schools received a $196,875 federal grant for a program at Crete Middle School.
• Nebraska City Public Schools received a $225,000 federal grant for a program at Nebraska City Middle School.
• Papillion-La Vista Public Schools received a $258,000 federal grant for programs at Golden Hills Elementary School and La Vista West Elementary School.
• York Public Schools received a $140,250 federal grant for programs at York Elementary School and York Middle School.
The primary goals of 21st Century Community Learning Centers are improved student learning, increased social benefits and positive behavioral changes as well as increased family and community engagement in Nebraska schools.
Over the past eight years the Nebraska Department of Education has awarded federal grants for students at 108 different sites in 30 Nebraska communities.
The State Board of Education approved grants for the following new programs:
• Collective for Youth (Middle School Learning Center Initiative-Omaha) received a $190,700 federal grant for programs at Lewis & Clark Middle School and King Science and Technology Magnet Middle School.
• Crete Public Schools received a $196,875 federal grant for a program at Crete Middle School.
• Nebraska City Public Schools received a $225,000 federal grant for a program at Nebraska City Middle School.
• Papillion-La Vista Public Schools received a $258,000 federal grant for programs at Golden Hills Elementary School and La Vista West Elementary School.
• York Public Schools received a $140,250 federal grant for programs at York Elementary School and York Middle School.
The primary goals of 21st Century Community Learning Centers are improved student learning, increased social benefits and positive behavioral changes as well as increased family and community engagement in Nebraska schools.
Over the past eight years the Nebraska Department of Education has awarded federal grants for students at 108 different sites in 30 Nebraska communities.
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