SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE TARGETED GRANT

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1 Eastern York School District Knights News May 2014 To July 2014 SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE TARGETED GRANT Early this year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education notified Eastern York School District its submission for $25,000 from the Safe Schools Initiative Targeted Grant was being approved. A team from EYSD submitted the grant application in December asking for funds to improve the district s preparedness and response to emergencies. Having been awarded the funds, Eastern York School District plans to use it for professional development, improving district-wide safety and security plans, purchase of communication equipment, and development of drills and exercises to test and evaluate its plans. In order to ensure a safe and secure environment, professional development and participation in emergency response training and exercises are necessary components of a good safety program. Training administrative, professional, and support staff employees develops a common understanding that encompasses emergency response methodologies, procedures, and plans so that they can respond quickly in the event of an emergency. Funds from the Safe Schools Initiative Targeted Grant will cover in-house and on-line training for administrative, professional, and support staff employees on topics such as incident management, parent-child reunification, crisis response and recovery, and managing the aftermath of a tragedy. Another goal of the grant is improving the district s response capabilities in the event of an emergency. Funding from the Safe Schools Initiative Targeted Grant will allow the purchase of additional radio communication equipment and the development of emergency management GO kits. The additional radio equipment will expand the district s current radio network capability and provide an alternate method to communicate with all the district buildings and key personnel. Emergency GO kits will support remote operations of an incident command team or family reunification center. These kits can be rapidly deployed and provide the essential supplies and material necessary to support an incident command team or family reunification center in a remote location. There are many stakeholders when an emergency happens. Working together in an emergency is critical to a smooth and rapid response. It is the district's intention to include local law enforcement, fire companies, and emergency management agencies in planning, drills, and exercises. By including these agencies in the planning, drills, and exercises, it will improve their familiarity with district staff, district plans, and district facilities. When all stakeholders are enrolled in providing a safe and secure environment and have a thorough understanding of their roles and responsibilities, the district will benefit by having a safe and secure environment where all students and staff learn and prosper. The district was fortunate to be awarded funding from the Safe Schools Initiative Targeted Grant. In addition to the $25,000 awarded under the Safe Schools Initiative Targeted Grant, the district has received over $23,000 in ACT 147 funds over the past 5 years. These funds have been used to purchase communication equipment and emergency supplies for classrooms. The Eastern York School District is committed to protecting the safety and health of our students, staff, and those who participate in the functions of the district. To support this commitment, the administrative, professional, and support staff employees will continually look for ways to gain additional funding for safety through grant opportunities. WRIGHTSVILLE JUMP ROPE FOR HEART In February, Wrightsville Elementary participated in Jump Rope for Heart. This event was held to help benefit the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA raises money to help fight some of the leading causes of death in the United States such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Each grade jumped rope for about 60 minutes. The students and staff did a tremendous job this year. We doubled our previous amount raised and had well over 50% of the school participate in raising money for the AHA. We are proud to say Wrightsville students and staff raised a total of $7, Jacob Montgomery, 2 nd grade, was the top fundraiser and raised $ AWESOME JOB WRIGHTSVILLE!!! Next year Kreutz Creek and Canadochly will have the opportunity to participate.

2 STEM Summit held March 13, 2014 at Eastern York High School The High School held a day long STEM program for all 9th graders. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Junior Achievement of York conducted the program with approximately 40 volunteers from local businesses who provided students with 9 activities that included hands on experiments, competitions and career information. The purpose of these activities is to show students how the concepts they are learning at Eastern relate to the real world. Wrightsville Elementary Career Day Matthew Zerbe dresses the part of Wrightsville Elementary Principal Donald Gillett. Best of luck in your future Matthew!

3 Introducing the new 3 R s in Education. the 3 A s Academics, Athletics, and the Arts. All three shape our students into individuals that will be competitive and marketable in their chosen career. Do you have a student that is involved in their elementary, middle, or high school choral or instrumental groups? Do you have a student who has an interest in stage productions including stage tech, pit orchestra, or performance? If your student graduated, did they participate in any of the district performing arts groups? Do you enjoy the performing arts? If you answered Yes! to any of these questions, we are looking for members like you who value the performing arts and strongly believes that music and the arts should play an active and engaging role in our children s education. Please join us the 3 rd Tuesday of every month in the High School Library at 7:00PM. All interested district residents are welcome! Eastern York Dollars for Scholars would like to thank everyone that participated in our events this year. Through your participation and donations we were able to raise over $1700 at the 2nd Annual Jacob Dannels Memorial 6K Walk/Run, just under $150 at the middle school PTO sponsored Winterfest, and over $9600 at the 16th Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. This will allow us, as an organization, to provide at least 8 scholarships this year. Scholarships for the Class of 2014 will be awarded in June. Visit our website at Eastern York.DollarsForScholars.org to find the results of the 6K and 3 on 3, as well as the 2014 scholarship recipients. We hope that you will join us at our events: - 3rd Annual Jacob Dannels 6K Walk/Run - Saturday, November 8, th Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - Saturday, March 14, 2015 Have you ever considered donating to or creating your own scholarship? us at info@eydfs.org for more information on how you can become more involved. Eastern York Girls Basketball Summer Happenings 1. The 3 rd annual ehoops Youth Girls Basketball Camp will be held June from 8-11:30 a.m. at Eastern York High School Gym for all girls entering grades 3-6 for the school year. The cost is $70 per camper, but if you register before May 17, the cost is $60!! 2. The Varsity Girls Basketball High School Staff will offer a 45-minute skills-based program, Hoops Help, for any girls entering grades This 12-session workout, which is separated into grade levels, will run Mondays and Wednesdays from June 23 through July 30. ***Interested girls may register on-line for either or both happening (s) at: welcome.asp?url=eygirlsbball. Registration forms are also available at middle and elementary school offices. Contact Coach Land at or Coach Beaver at with any further questions.***

4 Eastern York School District ALL SPORT PHYSICALS ONE NIGHT ONLY Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Place: High School Use Gym Entrance by Stadium Student Grades 7-12 (Currently students in grades 6-11) Physical Schedule: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM = Last Names A,B,C,and D 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM = Last Names E,F,G,and H 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM = Last Names I,J,K,L,and M 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM = Last Names N,O,P,Q,and R 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM = Last Names S,T,U,and V 7:15 PM to 7:45 PM = Last Names W,X,Y,and Z ** Doors will be locked at 8:00 PM. COST: $15.00 CASH OR CHECK (PAYALBE TO: EASTERN YORK ATHLETIC DEPT.)

5 Young Knights Youth Football and Cheer 2014 Registration Dates April 26 Saturday, April 26 9am 1pm Hellam Township Building 44 Walnut Springs Road May 24 Saturday, May 24th 9am-1pm Wrightsville Borough Office 601 Water Street June 21 Saturday, June 21st 9am-1pm Lower Windsor Twp Bldg Craley Road This year in order to expedite your registration we are asking everyone to register online. Visit complete and print the registration forms. We ask that you bring the completed registration forms with you along with a check for your fees to one of the above in-person registration dates. Registration * $ (Includes 5 - $10.00 weekly drawing tickets) * 2nd Sibling $ (Includes 5 - $10.00 weekly drawing tickets) * 3rd Sibling $50.00 (5 - $10.00 weekly drawing tickets) Required at registration *Copy of birth certificate (1st year players only) *Insurance carrier name, ID #, & telephone number *Both child & parent/guardian must be present at the time of in-person registration Football age requirements * B-team, 11 & 12 years of age before 9/1/14, maximum weight 140 lbs * C-team, 9 & 10 years of age before 9/1/14, maximum weight 115 lbs New helmet for 2014! * D-team, 8 & 9 years of age before 9/1/14, maximum weight 95 lbs (Cannot turn 10 before 12/01/14) Cheerleader age requirements * B-team, 11 & 12 years of age before 9/1/14 * C-team, 9 & 10 years of age before 9/1/14 * D-team, 7 & 8 years of age before 9/1/14 Official practice starts August 5th Season runs through October Young Knights Football and Cheer provides age appropriate instruction in the basics of the game of football and cheerleading, delivered in a manner that builds self confidence, creates a safe and fun atmosphere, while teaching the important skills of teamwork, cooperation, and self discipline. Please join the Young Knights family!

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7 EYHS celebrates Student Leadership Week The EYHS Student council will join chapters from around the nation this spring in celebrating National Student Leadership Week NSLW, sponsored by the NASC national office since 1972, is an annual recognition of the important roles that student leaders play in schools and communities. Strong student leaders and activities programs engage more students, each with his or her own way to contribute to student achievement and a more positive school climate for all. As a result, they enhance every school s ability to produce graduates who are college and career ready. This year the theme is a challenge to every student leader to Lead Strong! All Student leaders from the various organizations and clubs at the High School will be honored with an Enrichment reception on April 16 th in the cafeteria. EYDFS Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2014 in the EYHS Library at 7:00 pm. One meeting each year of the Directors shall be designated the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and shall be held on a date at such time and place as shall be fixed by the President. Notice of the time, place & date of this meeting of Directors shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Chapter Area or posted at a public place in the Chapter Area at least 7 days prior to the meeting. The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors shall be open to all members & residents of the Chapter Area, but only persons who are duly elected Directors shall be entitled to be heard or to vote on any matter brought before the meeting. The President may, however, exercise discretion in permitting or inviting meeting guests to address the Directors. Clean up the Campus After one of the harshest winters in history, the Eastern York High School Student Council sponsored a Campus Clean up on Wednesday, April 9 and Friday, April 11 th. We picked up trash, cleaned out beds and removed graffiti from the campus facilities. Any student who wanted to earn community service points was welcome to join us. We put all able hands to work. Student Council is under the direction of Mrs. Laucks and Mrs. Reichard. The Student Council Executive committee is lead by Nathan Myers, Elliot Royce, Patterson Deppen (all 3 pictured at right) and Savannah Dietz, Kori Reachard and Erin Kalke.

8 Technology Education Students Explore College Options On Tuesday April 2nd, eleven technology education students chose to attend a presentation by Tiffany Graham from Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI). Tiffany is an Eastern graduate (class of 1995) who now is employed by PTI to inform high school students about education opportunities in technical fields. PTI offers two year degrees in Design, Building Trades, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Business, Healthcare, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Energy and Electronics, and Information Technology. Students were engaged in a presentation that focused on listening skills, education opportunities, and financial aid. Several students asked questions about life on campus, financial aid, and visiting PTI. Ms. Graham brought along Lucy the Swan as the unofficial school mascot. The presentation was organized by technology education faculty members (Bob LaJuett, Jason Sellers, Francis Nikolaus, John Forwood, and Brian Townsley). Sudents are pictured with Tiffany Graham and Lucy the Swan. STUDENTS ARTWORK

9 Certifiable! CPR Certifiable That Is! Did you know that statistically speaking, four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home? Our juniors are well aware of this fact and others regarding the value of early CPR. This school year over 166 juniors were taught CPR in their required Health Education class. Students were given instruction in the correct sequence of steps and proper techniques for adult, child, and infant CPR and AED usage. They were also given the opportunity to learn how to respond during a choking emergency. The Senior High School Health Education Teachers, through the American Heart Association, have current Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver Instructor Certifications which allow them to certify their students. This practice has been in effect for the past eight years. Upon successful completion of the course, juniors have been awarded certification in Heartsaver CPR and AED for two years. Congratulations Juniors! Dillon Snell Alexander Emenheiser Sean McMaster

10 DONKEY BASKETBALL THURSDAY, MAY 1ST MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30) ADVANCE TICKETS $6.00 EACH TICKETS AT DOOR $8.00 EACH ***To get tickets in advance (If you have a High School student, tickets will be sold during their lunch periods Wednesday 4/23, Thursday 4/24 and again Wednesday 4/30 and Thursday 5/1.) (If you have a Middle School student, tickets will be sold at the School Store during lunch periods Wednesday 4/23, Thursday 4/24, Friday 4/25 and again Wednesday 4/30 and Thursday 5/1) Checks can be made payable to: Eastern York Varsity E Club (Children that are not old enough to attend school yet will get in free) SPONSORED BY: THE VARSITY E CLUB

11 IMPORTANT DATES April 17 Snow makeup day Early dismissal (HS & MS-12:45, Secondary-1:45) April 22 Snow makeup day May 22 Early dismissal (HS & MS-12:45, Secondary-1:45) May 23 Snow makeup day June 5 Snow makeup day Early dismissal (HS & MS-11:45, Secondary-12:45) June 6 Snow makeup day Early dismissal (HS & MS-11:45, Secondary-12:45) June 6 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS June 6 GRADUATION CEREMONY HAVE A GREAT, SAFE SUMMER DISTRICT OFFICES AND ALL SCHOOL BUILDINGS WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAYS DURING THE SUMMER FROM JUNE 20TH TO AUGUST 15TH. BOARD MEETINGS MAY 15-6:00 p.m. at Administration Offices JUNE 19-6:00 p.m. at Administration Offices JULY 17-6:00 p.m. at Administration Offices