An Eastern York School District Update

Eastern York High School's major building goal for 2010-2011 was the elimination of failure. This goal was supported by a building-wide focus on Literacy, the Academic At-Risk program, and the expansion of Mandatory Working Lunch. The results of the collective efforts of Eastern York High School's faculty, staff, and administration were truly remarkable. For the 2010-2011 school year all eligible Seniors graduated, no juniors were retained, no sophomores were retained and only one full time Freshman student was retained at grade level.

Developing teacher and student capacity regarding Literacy was achieved at EYHS during 2010-2011 through focused professional development and the creation and implementation of the Literacy Block into the High School master schedule. The purpose of the Literacy Block was to increase the skill levels of students in specific reading standards that were identified through universal screeners. Literacy skills were developed through weekly lessons generated by all teachers in their specific curricular content area throughout the school year.

The Academic At-Risk Program also supported the building goal of eliminating failure by identifying at-risk students every 15 days and then having the students work with their teachers to create plans to bring up their grades. Progress Monitoring was and continues to be an essential piece of this program.

Mandatory Working Lunch was assigned to "intentional non-learners" or students who were failing because they did not complete all of their assigned work. Students with Mandatory Working Lunch ate a bag lunch during their lunch period with an administrator until they completed all of their assigned work.

The combination of Literacy Block, the Academic At-Risk Program, and the expansion of Mandatory Working Lunch with the goal of eliminating failure has had a profound impact on student learning at Eastern York High School.

Beginning with the Class of 2015, all students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in financial literacy by taking the Personal Finance class. Topics covered include budgeting, banking services, savings and investing, credit, buying a home and auto and obtaining adequate insurance. Students will take Personal Finance in either their Junior or Senior year. Last year students in the Personal Finance classes took the National Financial Capability Challenge. Eastern had two students achieve a perfect score and 15 students scored in the top 20% out 84,000 students who participated. Eastern’s average score was 79%, 10 points higher than the average national score of 69%. These numbers certainly demonstrate that Eastern York School District is on the move.

National Family Volunteer Day!

November 19th, 2011 is National Family Volunteer Day!

Bring your family and friends out to the York Galleria from 11am-3pm on November 19th for our "Pajama Party" where we will make no-sew pillows and collect NEW pajamas for  ages infant-teen.

Anyone with unwanted t-shirts, fabric, small/medium throw pillows and pillow stuffing is welcome to bring them the day of the event (or to me in advance)

Feel free to come dressed in your favorite pajamas (keep it family friendly please)

Look for us at the bridge near the food court!

Hope to see you there!

Donations can be dropped off at the United Way office at

800 E. King Street, York, PA 17403

Contact: Kristen Clineburg,

Youth Volunteer Initiatives Coordinator

at 717-771-3823 or clineburgk@unitedway-york.org

for more information or if you are interested in volunteering

Twelve Angry Jurors

Dallastown Area High School Performing Arts Club Announces Performance of Twelve Angry Jurors

How quickly should we condemn a human life? Who among us has the courage to stand firm against the majority to give another person a fair trial? Dallastown Area High School student members of the Performing Arts Club will explore these questions and more in their fall play, Twelve Angry Jurors, based on the 1955 television play Twelve Angry Men, by Reginald Rose.

This hard-hitting drama spurs the audience to put themselves in the shoes of the twelve ordinary citizens called together to determine whether a young man should live or die. Tensions mount as people’s true natures are slowly revealed.

Show dates and times are Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, at 2:00 p.m. Seating is general admission and tickets available at the door are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for students or senior citizens who present a valid ID. All performances are in the Dallastown Area High School Auditorium.

RISE!

Reading IS Essential “Real Men Read Program”

&

Responsibility IS Expected “Manhood Conference”

* 1 District * 1 Day * 100 Men *

Greetings Men,

(Ladies, your help is definitely needed; for now please forward this to the men you believe will be a blessing and be blessed by this program.)

It gives me great joy to invite you to participate in a life-changing program that will inspire and encourage the students, the parents, teachers and administrators of the School District of the City of York. We are calling for 100 men to volunteer to go into the elementary and middle schools of York City to read and share with the students. The goal is to simply show a male presence in the schools and community and to set an example of educational excellence set through the power of reading.  Please see the information below and the registration form attached.

I understand that in these economical times it is a sacrifice to miss a few hours of work, but I have participated in a similar program in the past and I assure you, the smiles on the faces of those young people are priceless. Return your registration form ASAP as we anticipate a huge response. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

September 13, 2011

Greetings, 

The RISE/Manhood Conference (1District, 1 Day, 100 Men) is Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 7:30am to 4:30pm in York, PA. It will consist of men reading to Elementary and Middle school students in the School District of the City of York from 8:30am to 11:30am. The men will then have the option of attending a luncheon and manhood conference which will feature panel presentations and break out groups on Fatherhood, Spirituality, Finances, Education, Athletics, Mentoring and more.

Part 1 – Reading IS Essential: Men will meet at (the predetermined location) at 7:30am for a brief orientation, group picture and continental breakfast. All men who plan to read at the schools must attend the orientation/group picture. Readers will receive quick tips for effective interaction with the students along with their books and classroom assignments. Readers will know in advance what school they will visit, but no reader may go directly to the school.

Each reader will spend 25 minutes with 3 separate groups of students.  The readers will move from room to room with the students staying in the same room. During the visit, readers can share from a couple of books, talk about what they do for a living, and encourage the students to do well in school.  Entertaining stories that address responsibility, integrity, morals and positive character development will be chosen.

Below is a schedule of the morning: 

7:00 a.m. – 7:30   Arrive/register/breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 8:00   Orientation (All Readers must attend this.)
8:00 a.m. – 8:25   Group Photo
8:30 a.m. –           Depart for Schools
9:00 a.m. – 9:25    Session 1
9:30 a.m. – 9:55    Session 2
10:00 a.m. – 10:25 Session 3
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 Return for Luncheon/Manhood Conference
11:00 a.m. –  12:30 Lunch/ Conference Registration

Please let me know if you would like to participate.  Please contact me by email at jonathan@newmindz.com  or (717) 914-0948.

Thank you,

Jonathan Z Queen

New Mindz, LLC
(717) 914-0948 Office
(888) 649-0464 Faxhttp://www.newmindz.com/" target="_blank">www.newmindz.com
Changing the World, One Mind At A Time

Leading our Students; Leading our Country

Central York High School Principal Ryan Caufman, (pictured above, center), a captain in the U.S. National Guard/Army Reserves, will begin a military leave of absence from the District on October 1, 2011. Mr. Caufman will train other soldiers for deployment from October 2011 through January 2012 before deploying himself, to Kuwait, through January 2013.

The District supports Mr. Caufman's commitment to serving our country and is proud of his dedication to both his military duty and his leadership of Central York High School. During his leave, Mrs. Deidre Petry, Associate Principal, will serve as Acting Principal and ensure the high school continues working to deliver a challenging and rewarding educational experience for students in Grades 9 through 12.

High School faculty, staff and students have already taken steps to show their support of Mr. Caufman. Above, High School support staff from the school's main office and guidance office wore specially made 'Caufman's Troops" T-shirts to school Friday, September 24, in honor of Mr. Caufman. Students sold "Caufman's Troops" wristbands in the school store throughout September. Proceeds will be used to provide care packages for Mr. Caufman and his unit during their deployment. 

The District's administration, faculty, staff and students will continue to keep Mr. Caufman's safety and well being in our thoughts throughout his deployment, and will utilize technology resources, when possible, to remain in communication with him throughout the year.