Copenhagen Central School January, 2015 Newsletter
J AN U ARY 1, 2015 V O LU M E 5 2, ISS U E 5
From the Desk of the Superintendent: Dear District Residents: Happy New Year I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. The New Year is now upon us, and I’m looking forward to a great 2015. May this be the best year ever. I’m excited to build on our successes from 2014 and add to those accomplishments, as well as evaluate what did not work as well as we had hoped and improve on that. Some of the things that I am most proud of are: The implementation of the standard based report cards. This has really given our parents and students a clear picture of what they are good at and what they need to improve upon. The over-all behavior of our student body. As I look over the discipline referrals for this past year, I do not see nearly as many disruptive behavior referrals; the things
that distract students from learning. The involvement and excitement from our faculty for their own professional development. We have teachers and staff members doing many great things that make them better at what they do, which in turn helps our students. The one thing I would like to see us improve on is utilizing the grants we are involved in to maximize student learning. The potential is there to impact more students than we are, and I plan on making that a priority in 2015.
2014-2015 School Budget
Over the next four months, the Board of Education and administration will be creating a budget that will be fiscally responsible and continue to offer the students of CCS the quality education that has become expected. Again, it will be a chal-
lenge to meet the high standards that have been set with continued declining resources. Although the projections again this year do not look good, it is our hope that the state will live up to its constitutional responsibility of providing a quality education for all students in New York State I will be keeping you up to date as we move through the budget season; and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me. I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season and as always, thank you for your continued support of our district.
Inside this issue:
Principally Speaking
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Mrs. Ratliff’s Message
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The Classroom Connection
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Counseling Center News
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Wellness Committee News
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Yearbook, PTO News
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Sarah Wilder Sets Record
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Varsity Girls Soccer
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January Athletic Schedule
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Board of Education
Sincerely,
Robert F. Stackel, President Lynn A. Murray, Vice President Troy W. Buckley Koreen G. Freeman Prudence L. Kunert Keith Lee Alfred E. Tomaselli
Administration
Scott N. Connell, Superintendent
Scott N. Connell Superintendent of Schools
Nadine M. O’Shaughnessy, Principal
Pamela Ratliff, Assistant Principal Dale R. Munn, Jr., Director of
Student Services & District Treasurer
Principally Speaking Teaching Our Children Respect
B. Rice
Copenhagen Central School
C. Goutermout
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C. Kunert O. Morrow
Resilience
This list of ways to demonstrate respect in our interactions with others is good advice for adults – and students. It might be worthwhile to see what your children make of the list and how they might incorporate it into their lives. 1. Be aware of your nonverbal cues 2. Develop curiosity about the perspectives of others 3. Assume that everyone is smart about something 4. Become a better listener by not using “but” 5. Look for opportunities to connect with and support others 6. When you disagree, explain why 7. Look for opportunities to grow, stretch and change 8. Learn to be wrong on occasion 9. Never hesitate to say you are sorry 10. Intentionally engage others in ways that build their self-esteem 11. Be respectful of time when making comments 12. Smile For detailed explanations go to http://www.leadershipnow.com/leadingblog/2013/12/th e_12_rules_of_respect.html M.
According to the American Psychological Association, R. Scraper D e resilience is “the ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, n tragedy, threats or even significant sources of stress i [which] can help our children manage stress and feelings c of anxiety and uncertainty.” Without resilience, one can o not overcome the hard things in life. Our children need to l learn how to be resilient, and in many ways that means a they need to experience small hardships under our guidance so that they will know how to handle large hardships How the Arts Influence Academics later in life. After all, it’s the struggle that makes us A data analysis performed by the Florida Departstrong. Some tips to help your children develop resilience ment of Education found that students who participate in include: creative and performing arts reap many benefits. “The 1. Don’t accommodate every need. analysis provides evidence that all students participating in 2. Avoid eliminating all risk. arts-related classes: 1) stay in school; 2) have higher graduation rates; 3) perform higher in academic areas such 3. Teach them to problem solve. as math, reading and writing; and 4) achieve higher scores 4. Teach your kids concrete skills. on standardized tests such as the SAT.” 5. Avoid “why” questions. For the complete report go to 6. Don’t provide all the answers. htt p:// cf ae fl. org/dnn/ P ortal s/c fae/ adv oca c y/2 0 1 0 7. Avoid talking in catastrophic terms. 2011%20Cohort%20Study.pdf 8. Let your kids make mistakes. 9. Help them manage their emotions. January Events to Mark on Your Calendar 10. Model resiliency in your own daily behavior. Jan. 9 - College Forum for Seniors For more information about resilience, go to Jan. 15 - Sophomore BOCES and JCC Visit http://psychcentral.com/lib/10-tips-for-raising-resilientJan. 16 - Grades 6-12 Dance and Activity Night kids/00017272 Jan 19 - Martin Luther King Day Jan 24 - PTO Family Bowling Event OR http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resilience.aspx Jan. 26 -30 - Regents Week Jan 29 - Financial Aid Night
A message from Mrs. Ratliff, Assistant Principal Recently, an article came into my inbox that immediately snagged my attention, as it reminded me of one of my sons when he was much younger. The article related to impulsive children, and what we can do to encourage our children to think before they act. Being a new year, and a time for resolutions, it might be a good time to share some tidbits from this article. Children who have issues with impulsivity behave as though they are younger than they are, frustrating people around them who expect kids to act their age. Lectures, threats and punishments often aren't effective because the pause between impulse and action isn't significant enough for the youngster to consider whether he should or should not grab a classmate's pencil or run off in the mall. Here's some advice from the article:
Make sure she's well-rested and nourished. A child who is hungry, tired or fueled by excessive sugar will almost certainly be less able to manage their behavior. Try martial arts classes. Some highly impulsive children benefit from this training. If his teacher is patient, your son may gain skills to slow down and better learn to manage his impulses. Put her in charge of something. Provide her with opportunities to take on ever-increasing levels of responsibility, whether it's helping you carry in groceries, choosing where to plant the sunflowers, or deciding whether to add cinnamon to the cookies you're making together. In other words, look for moments when your daughter gets to step into bigger shoes, and, as you put it, “act her age.� Give your child the chance to do something that makes him feel successful, whether it's swimming, singing or jumping on the trampoline. Many impulsive children feel they're constantly failing or disappointing others, which puts them in a state of stress that fuels their misbehavior. Brainstorm what your son can do when he's restless in class and likely to become disruptive (e.g. play with a squeeze ball, or rub his hands together to slow down his reactivity); help him get used to these activities through role-play. Repeated practice at acting out alternative strategies often helps impulsive children stretch out that pause between wanting to do something and deciding it's not a good idea. As frustrating as it is to deal with your child's mishaps, if you accept him as he is -- rather than comparing him to your ideal, "snapshot child" -- you'll be better able to teach him to manage his behavior. Parent Coach: Teaching Impulsive Kids To Slow Down Page 3
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/27/teaching-impulsive-kids-to-slow-down_n_1625589.html
The Classroom Connection: Pre—K Mrs. Rarick and Mrs. Mastascusa December was a lovely month filled with all kinds of Christmas projects! We read wonderful stories, some with new vocabulary, and many with rhyming words. We did art projects that involved counting, fine motor skills, size order, and lots of fun! Our Christmas party was a very joyous occasion. Thank you, dearest parents, for your generosity! We have many new gifts for our classroom and we have YOU to thank for that! We hope January is filled with snow so that we can take the children outside to play in it! Thank you very much for remembering to send in winter outdoor gear. Your children are doing a wonderful job getting themselves dressed to go outside. We are very proud of their progress with that! Kindergarten Mrs. Scholler & Mrs. Mulvaney The month of December was very busy with daily readalouds, daily review of vocabulary words and counting aloud to 50. In addition, we are working on number formation and measurement. Please continue to read with your child every evening and point out Kindergarten words in the books you read. The Book- It! Program continues this month. We would like to thank the Gary Alberry family for a Page 4
fun time at the GLD Tree Farm and for their generosity. The Kindergartners had a great time selecting trees for the classrooms, a snack, a wagon ride and decorating a wreath. In addition, we would like to thank the PTO for funding this field trip for us. It was a beautiful morning and we had tons of fun!! It was nice to see so many of you at our Christmas Craft Day!! The students made several Christmas keepsakes to be cherished for years to come. Universal Screening was completed in December for Response To Intervention model. If your child will begin receiving additional support, you will be notified. The Kindergarten words for the month of January are in, you, is, on, said, can, my and but.
Grade 2 Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Zehr
Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Zehr would like to wish you a Happy New Year. TEACH YOUR CHILD HOW TO PLAY CHECKERS MONTH Put down the electronics! Unplug those video games. Step away from the TV and let’s have some old-fashioned FUN!!!! Checkers is a great way for children to socialize and also learn important lessons like taking turns, winning and losing, making good strategies, etc. This is a great activity for all family members. At the end of the month we will do some practice games. The second graders will have a check-
Kindergarten Classes visit the GLD Christmas Tree Farm
The Classroom Connection. . .continued ers tournament in February. Who will be the top checkers player in 2nd grade? As the New Year begins, let’s keep working on learning those math facts. A little bit every night helps build those skills. Also, continue looking for the spelling lists on Mondays. Do not throw the old lists away. These can be reviewed throughout the year. Often kids learn words for just one week and then forget them the next week. Don’t forget the Reading Club. Our goal is12 books each month. The extra reading practice at home is needed. All of our students can benefit from the reading of books. Vocabulary Study begins in January. A list of words will be sent home every Monday. A test will follow on Fridays. More information will be sent home soon. Later in January-Flat Stanley will be ready to go traveling again. Every student will be sending Stanley off for an adventure, so start thinking of a friend or relative who would like to have fun helping your child with this fun project. Want to Know What’s Happening in Our Classroom… For an update on what is happening in our rooms each week, look for the weekly letter that goes home every Friday. It is a good resource for our parents.
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Grade 3 Mrs. Virkler and Mrs. Muncy Happy New Year from Third Grade! December was full of wonderful crafts that represented the different holidays that are celebrated around the world. In January, we will be learning about frogs and the human body, and also learning more about multiplication and division. Third graders are still working on following specific directions when answering questions. Students are working on making sure they have included all the requirements for each question, and have answered all the required parts. Please continue to read and practice math facts nightly with your child. Grade 4 Ms. Burns and Mrs. McCabe Happy New Year and we hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. This school year is flying by. In December we finished our unit on Native Americans. We will now be reading about colonial life in America. This ELA module goes along very nicely with our social studies book. In math we are working on our third module. We have been working on multiplication and division of bigger numbers. Please continue to work on basic multiplication and division facts. This will help make these more difficult questions easier for the students. In December, Mrs.
Widrick from the Historical Society visited our classes to talk about what school was like long ago for children. The students enjoyed getting to see some of the different books that children used and learning about how school was very different for children in one room schoolhouses. Our first science kit comes this month. It deals with the concept of buoyancy. Science kits are great learning tools. There will be many hands-on experiments for the students. Don’t be surprised if they get a little wet! Grade 5 Mrs. Spooner & Mrs. Graves It’s the holidays and everything is quite super! Back to business! Returning in January, our students will continue to peck away at the math models that are focused on using fractions in our world, analyze close readings of Jackie Robinson and the rainforest, and utilize their i-Pads to the fullest. Please remember to have your children dress warmly for the chilly weather. It is always easier to remove layers than sit in a classroom with their winter coats on. Also, thanks for attending our Christmas play and holiday party. Mrs. Graves and I are so proud of our students performance at Fort Drum!!!!! Thanks again troops for your dedication to this great country! God Bless America!!!!!!!
Library News Mrs. Fazio and Mrs. Greene The library staff would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our annual book fair. A special thank you to our volunteers who graciously gave of their time to work at the fair: Judy St. Louis, Ruth Huntley, Kathy Doolittle, Jill Micek, JoAnn Groff, Nancy Overton, Martha St. Louis, Marcia Mundy, Angel Spencer, Kayla Schultz, Brittany Jackson and Stephanie Nevills. Profits from the sale will be used to supplement our Reading is Fundamental Program.
LEWIS COUNTY HEAD START PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT BEGINS FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Lewis County Head Start will begin accepting enrollment applications on February 9, 2015, and continue throughout the year, for children who turn three or four by December 1, 2015. Lewis County Head Start is a federally funded full day preschool program provided at no cost to families. Children in the Copenhagen school district may participate by attending full day classes at the Lowville center (transportation can be arranged) or by having services in their home on a weekly basis with opportunities for socialization in the class setting twice a month. A variety of learning experiences are provided to children and families to support growth in language, literacy, math, science, social and emotional functioning, creative arts, and physical development. Ten percent of enrollment opportunities are made available to children with disabilities. Parents/guardians may register their children at the Lowville center, located at 7673 N. State Street in Lowville, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Parents’ income verification and the child’s birth certificate are needed when they register. Anyone interested in further information may call Jane Woodward or Amy Marti at 376-7531. Page 6
COUNSELING CENTER NEWS College Acceptances Garrett Munden, son of Stacy and Gary Carter and the late Ray Munden, has been accepted at SUNY Canton in the Powersports Perform & Repair Program. Congratulations! Emily Sipher, daughter of Bill Dealing and Amanda Dealing, has been accepted at Jefferson Community College in the Math & Science program. Congratulations! Brooke Spaulding, daughter of Roxanne Spaulding and Thomas Spaulding, has been accepted at Elmira College in the Speech/Language program. Congratulations!
Scholarships and Awards Brooke Spaulding, daughter of Roxanne Spaulding and Thomas Spaulding, has been selected to receive an Elmira College Founder Honor Scholarship in the amount of $84,000 ($21,000 per year) in recognition of her academic achievements. Congratulations, Brooke!
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Attention Parents of Juniors
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arents of Juniors are asked to call the Counseling Center to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Gillette starting in February 2015. The purpose of the meeting is for all three parties, (parent, student, counselor) to review the students’ plans for after graduation, whether it be college, workforce, or military. We will review your child’s grades and assessment scores (PSAT, ASVAB, ACT Plan) to help in selecting the best postsecondary choices. Mrs. Gillette is available to meet during or after school, and on certain evenings by request. The meetings generally take 30—45 minutes, and are most often scheduled during the students’ study hall period. Please call Mrs. Prince at 688-2573 to schedule your appointment.
January 2015 Regents Exam Schedule Monday, January 26
Tuesday, January 27
Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29
8:15 AM
8:15AM
8:15 AM
8:15AM
Living Environment
Global History & Geography
U.S. History and Government
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
RCT in Global Studies
RCT in Writing
Geometry
RCT in U. S. History and Gov’t
RCT in Science
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
Comprehensive English
Integrated Algebra
Physical Setting/Earth Science
Algebra 1 (Common Core) Physical Setting/Physics
RCT in Mathematics
Physical Setting/Chemistry RCT in Reading
Regents exams are offered to students who must retake an exam to earn a passing grade, or J anuary choose to retake the Regents for a higher score.
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Financial Aid Information Financial Aid Night—January 29, 2015 Just a Reminder: All parents of students in Grades 6-12 are encouraged to attend this informational program. It will be held on Thursday, January 29th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Instrumental Band Room #314. A financial advisor from Jefferson Community College will present financial aid information pertaining to all colleges and will be available after the program to answer any questions on applying for financial aid, who qualifies, and what to look for, etc. Financial Aid Forms: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), required by all colleges, will not be available in local Guidance Offices this year. Student may obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 or by visiting www.edpubs.org. Up to three copies of the paper application may be requested and should be received in three to seven business days. A PDF version of the FAFSA is available on various Federal Student Aid Websites, such as www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov. The PDF form can be completed by computer or by hand and then mailed to the address provided for processing. Some colleges require additional financial aid forms. Students should check with the college to which they are applying to determine if they require such forms. Important things to remember:
FAFSA cannot be completed until after January 1, 2015;
Parents and students save your year-end payment stub if it show’s your yearly earnings. You may need it for financial aid eligibility reviews by schools;
The FAFSA must be completed to receive need based aid and even to receive federal Stafford loans;
Financial Aid is mostly awarded based on need as determined by parents’ and students’ income.
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Financial Aid Tidbits Four Most Common FAFSA Mistakes 1. Do not leave a field blank. Use a zero if the question does not apply to you; 2. Don’t forget to report ALL required sources of untaxed income, such as Social Security or child support; 3. Use the 1040 Federal tax return (2014version) for reporting income and taxes paid, not the W-2; 4. Sign the application. Both student and parents. Completing the FAFSA Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of each year. The FAFSA becomes available each year on January 1. Since funds are limited at many schools, early submission of the FAFSA maximizes your chances of receiving aid. Remember to keep copies of all submitted documents. Submit the FAFSA even if you don’t think you qualify for aid. Sometimes being rejected for federal aid is a prerequisite for receiving private awards. Review all of your data on the FAFSA every year. Your eligibility can change from year to year, depending on your family circumstances. Contact your college’s financial aid office for additional FAFSA information. Your school may require additional forms or may have an earlier submission deadline. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Gillette or call 1-800-FED-AID. “Federal Student Financial Aid” means Federal grant, loan and work-study money for higher education. The form is free of charge and must be completed and submitted in order for an applicant to be considered for federal financial aid programs. PLEASE NOTE: Students will not be eligible to apply for student loans unless they complete the FAFSA.
Additional Financial Aid Information NY State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Residents of New York State attending a college or other institution in New York State must complete the FAFSA in order to apply for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other New York State grant or scholarship awards. Eligibility for New York State grants and scholarships is limited to legal residents of New York State who are matriculated at colleges and other post-secondary institutions located in New York State. Students must list a New York State school on their FAFSA in order to receive an Express TAP Application (ETA).
College Scholarship Service—Financial Aid Profile Form: Some institutions, usually private colleges and universities, may require that student applicants complete the CSS Financial Aid Profile Form to be considered for institutional aid. There is a fee charged for filing this form. Students should check with their college’s financial aid office to be sure that they understand its application requirements before completing the form. The profile can be completed online at www.collegeboard.com. Many colleges require, in addition to the forms listed above, that students complete a form specific to their individual college. This form is available directly from the financial aid office at the college. Please call the Counseling Center if you have any questions.
FAFSA Information for Current College Students SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS ALREADY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE: Once again this year, the U.S. Department of Education is mailing Renewal Applications to students who applied for Federal Financial Aid last year, and who meet certain conditions. The Renewal Application will allow students to answer fewer questions if information they reported last year is still correct. If students were in college last year and meet the conditions, they will receive a Renewal Application in the mail by January 1, 2015. They may use the renewal application instead of the FAFSA to apply for aid in 2015-2016. The FAFSA may also be filed electronically at http://fafsa.ed.gov. Page 10
Statewide Financial Day On Saturday, February 28th (9:00 —noon), Jefferson Community College will be hosting a statewide SUNY Financial Aid Day (financial aid workshop). The campus will provide hands-on assistance from a SUNY financial aid professional, to complete the financial aid forms. You must register by calling 1-800-342-3811 or online at www.suny.edu/student. Upon registration, you will be given workshop specifics such as time and program specifics. Register today!!!
Knowledge for College Website There is a great website for seniors and parents of seniors to gain more knowledge about paying for college. It is called Plan for College—College Ahead and you can find it at: https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college. Here you can find articles filled with tips, reminders, and timely information to guide you through the next few months as you prepare to send you child off to college. It is worth checking out!
More Counseling Center News... Sophomores to visit BOCES and JCC
Alumni Wanted for College Forum
In December, several representatives from the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center visited Mrs. Jolliff’s Career & Financial Management classes. Ms. Smith introduced Sophomores to the programs offered at BOCES. Students will be visiting the technical center and will have the opportunity to see two programs of their choice on Thursday, January 15th. The students will then visit JCC in the afternoon. Any parent wishing to come along on the visit is encouraged to contact Mrs. Petersen in the Counseling Center.
We’d like to once again extend an invitation to any current undergraduate college students back to participate in a question and answer forum for high school seniors. Any former CCS students interested in sharing his/her college experiences with our students is encouraged to contact the school. Parents, please share this information with your student in college. If your son or daughter is interested, please have him or her email Ms. Evans at hevans@ccsknights.org or Mrs. Petersen at cpetersen@ccsknights.org. The forum will be held on Friday, January 9th at 1:30 p.m.
YAC BackPack Program “Thank You” for Donations
“Parents: Check Your Kid’s Texts”
The Copenhagen Central School Youth Advisory Council (YAC) would like to extend it warmest gratitude to the following individuals and companies for their donations made to support the Backpack program (food and supply donations, monetary donations). Without such support YAC would be unable to maintain this worthy program. Thank you! Community Bank Lowville Wal-Mart Copenhagen Vol. Fire Department Judith Eisel Jean Henry For more information about our Backpack Program, contact Christina Petersen at the Copenhagen Central School Counseling Center at 6882573.
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(CNN)
- “If you think you are tech savvy all because you know what “LOL” means, let me test your coolness. Acronyms are widely popular across the Internet, especially on social media and texting apps, because, in some cases they offer a shorthand for communication that is meant to be instant. So “LMK” - let me know - and “WYCM” - will you call me? - are innocent enough. And it helps for a parent to know that “PIR” means parent in room, which could mean the teen wants to have a conversation about things that his or her mom and dad might not approve of.” Read more on this CNN article and view a list of 28 acronyms and what they mean on the following link:
Workforce 2020 On Thursday, December 11th, seniors had the opportunity to participate in mock interviews with over 200 local businesses about jobs/careers available to them and what qualifications are needed to fill those jobs. Our local businesses had the opportunity to be proactive in nurturing the development of our future workforce. To be prepared, seniors updated their resumes, researched local businesses, and honed their interview skills. Here are a few pictures of our students being interviewed, or anxiously awaiting their next interview. Right: Members of the Class of 2015 are ready to attend Workforce 2020! Ms. Holly Evans and Mrs. Christina Petersen accompanied the seniors on this job/career event.
Top Left: Courtney Steen, Ms. Evans, Tessa Tanner and Shania Lehman discuss how their interviews went. Top Right: Samuel Williams and Kevin Carroll looks over responses received from interviews with local companies. Bottom Left: Cory Moser takes mental notes on the interview process. Bottom Middle: Nathan Freeman gets ready for his next interview. Bottom Right: Antonio Figueroa and Caleb Hatch discuss Workforce 2020 and the interviews they had and company representatives they met with. Page 12
Christmas Sharing On Monday, December 15th, Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members Ashley Gardner, Dawson Moser, and Emma Roberts accompanied Mrs. Petersen to the Lowville Elks Lodge to help sort food and pack boxes all to help a program called Christmas Sharing. The program, involving donations from companies like Kraft and agencies such as The Office of the Aging, provides boxes of food and often gifts for those in need during the holidays. This year, over 400 families in Lewis County are being served. If you find that you would benefit from such assistance, be sure to contact Christina Petersen in the Counseling Center to learn more about the YAC BackPack program.
(Above) Many hands (students and vol-
unteers) pack Christmas Sharing boxes at the Lowville Elks. (Right) Ashley Gardner helps pack supplies into the boxes. (Left) Dawson Moser and Emma Roberts help prepare the donations. (Bottom left) Emma Roberts packs a Christmas Sharing box with different donated food. (Bottom Right) Emma, Ashley, and Dawson are ready to head back to CCS after a morning of helping with Christmas Sharing packages and a delicious lunch at the Elks Lodge. Thanks you to Emma, Ashley, Dawson, and YAC Interim Advisor Christina Petersen for helping with this
event!
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COPENHAGEN CARES… ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUBMITTED BY: CCS WELLNESS COMMITTEE
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY, HAPPIER FAMILY FIRST-EVER STUDY REVEALS AMOUNTS OF FOOD DYES IN BRAND-NAME FOODS: New re-
search by Purdue University scientists, has been published in the journal of Clinical Pediatrics. They completed a report on the dye content of foods such as breakfast cereals, candies, baked goods, and other meals. The studies show that the amount of dyes found in even a single serving of many foods-or a combination of several dyed foods-are higher than levels found to impair children’s behavior. Small amounts of children can be affected by doses up to 35mg of mixtures of synthetic coloring. However, many children consume more than 200mg per day! The British government and the European Union require warning labels on most dyed foods, which almost eliminated their use in Europe. In 2011, the FDA acknowledged that food dyes (and other ingredients) cause behavioral problems in some children, but has still not required companies to discontinue their use. Some companies that have started to make a change in several of their products are Kraft, General Mills, Chick-fil-A, Frito Lay, and Pepperidge Farm. It may take longer, but check the labels of your food when at the grocery store to see what your children are consuming. For more information, go to: https://www.cspinet.org/new/201 405071.html Page 14
A New Year, A New You! Now that the Holiday Season is over, some of us might have a New Year’s resolution to shed some of those pesky holiday pounds but are unsure of how to do it. Take advantage of our North Country weather and go outside!
Some ideas might be: - Snowboarding or Skiing - Snowshoeing - Cross-Country Skiing - Ice Skating - Playing in the snow with your family and friends. - Go hiking or for a walk in the woods. Walking through the deep snow is an even better workout! - Dress warmly and still go for your walk or run. - Perhaps even ditch your snow blower and shovel the driveway! No matter what you choose, don’t let winter get you down. Before you know it, summer will be here and you will have made the best of this season!
“The mission of the Copenhagen Central School Wellness Committee is to create a healthy school environment that enhances the development of lifelong wellness practices to promote healthy eating and physical activities that improve our quality of life and support student achievement.”
Snack Ideas for your young ones: Here at Copenhagen, we are doing our best to promote a healthy way of life. With that in mind, we have some healthy suggestions for your child’s snack. When students have unhealthy foods that can cause a sugar spike, it can be very detrimental to their learning.
No Stress Snack Ideas: - Trail Mix - Sugar Snap Peas - Grapes - Popcorn - Applesauce - Cream cheese or peanut butter “ants on a log” - Whole grain dry cereal - Crackers - Fruit/Veggies - Cheese Sticks - Clementines - Hummus
PESTICIDE NOTIFICATION New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all parents, guardians, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically used throughout the school year. The Copenhagen Central School District is required to maintain a list of parents, guardians, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. The following pesticide applications ARE NOT subject to prior notification: a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following an application anti-microbial products nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inac-
cessible to children
nonvolatile insecticidal baits in
tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children silica gels and other non volatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate the application of EPA designated biopesticides the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR1 52.25 the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps and hornets In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notifi-
cation list. If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school, please complete the form below and return it to Superintendent, P.O. Box 30, Copenhagen, NY 13626 or by fax to 315-688-2001. Copenhagen Central School—Request for Pesticide Application Notification Name: Address: Daytime Phone: Evening Phone: E-mail Address: Please feel free to contact the Superintendent, pesticide representative at Copenhagen Central School District Office, P.O Box 30, Copenhagen, NY 13626; phone 315-6884411 or fax 315-688-2001 for further information on these requirements.
Board Actions November 24, 2014 Regular Meeting Approved previous minutes (October 27, 2014). Approved Treasurer’s Report, Warrants, and the School Lunch Report. Accepted the Revised Agenda Appointed the following District Volunteers for the winter sports season: a) Andrea Faris b) Nicki Donaldson c) Jasin Carroll d) Ben Freeman Approved appointment of the following substitutes: a) Robert Church, substitute school bus driver, pending his completion of all New York State Department of Motor Vehicle and State Education Department requirements b) Xufeng Pan, substitute teacher c) Heather Nortz, substitute teacher d) Travis Clarke, substitute teacher, pending fingerprint clearance Approved recommendations from the Page 15
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Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-School Special Education Approved recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Pre-School Special Education Approved the second reading of revised policy #4750 Promotion and Retention of Students, as presented. Approved Applications for use of Facilities: Request from Andrew Gingerich for use of the Wrestling Room Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of fitness and personal health. Request from Patricia Jolliff to use Room 211 on November 13 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. for a swim officials end-ofthe-season meeting. Request from Heidi Petrie, Event Coor-
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dinator, Copenhagen Fire Department, to use the small gym, cafeteria, and main hallway on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a Holiday Craft Fair and Expo. Accepted donation of one recliner chair from Lorraine Benzing, BOCES Counselor, for the Learning Center Accepted donation of new wrestling mats which are a set of competition mats that measure 42’ x 42’ x 2” and are valued at $9,000.00 +/- from the PeeWee Wrestling Club Accepted donation of $300.00 from WinDenmark and $100.00 from Wilson Architecture & Design LLC for the Library’s Reading is Fundamental Program.
Yearbook News: The Riparian ****ATTENTION: LAST CHANCE TO ADD PERSONALIZATION IS JANUARY 25!!!! In order to make obtaining this important part of a student’s life much easier, the yearbook will be offered for $35.00 on a safe and secure website that takes credit cards and/or checking routing information. Simply log on to http://www.jostens.com, click on yearbook, then click on buy a yearbook, and follow the steps. You will be able to personalize your yearbook for an additional fee of $5.00 if you so desire. You will need to know the student’s grade and homeroom in order to make distribution more efficient. All personalization is due by January 25, 2013. However, if you still prefer to send in cash or a check with your student, that method is still acceptable. If you have any questions, please email Lori Griffin at lgriffin@ccsknights.org or call at 6884411. Thank you!
C.C.S. Freshman Sets New Swim Meet Record Freshman Sarah Wilder represented Copenhagen Central School on the girl’s varsity swim team at Lowville Academy under the guidance of Coach Marcia Kenealy. Sara set a “C” Division Frontier League Championship meet record in the 100 Butterfly with a time of 1:05.64. She also placed well with the 100 back stroke with a final time of 1.11.00. Sarah advanced to the Section 3 Class C Championships in Skaneateles in the 100 Butterfly and then to the Sectional Finals at Hamilton College. Sarah ended the season with her 100 Butterfly placing 16th out of the top 24 swimmers. Special thanks to Mr. Connell, the Copenhagen Central School Board, and the Lowville Academy School Board for making it possible for our students to compete with other schools.
PTO News, Natalie Bogert Our Evening with Santa event was spectacular! We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did! Thank you for all of your donations that made the raffle baskets so enticing and your generous food donations. We sincerely appreciate all of the PTO members, teachers, and volunteers that helped to make such a successful and fun evening. A special thanks to our wonderful photographer, Nikki McDonald. Thank you to all of the participating vendors and their donations to the Community Pride baskets. Thank you to the following businesses for their donations: Arby’s, Town Talk, Jacob’s, Ken’s Hardware, Heidi’s Barber & Beauty, Jeb’s, Tops, Vito’s Gourmet, Wal-Mart, JReck, Cracker Barrel, Stefano’s, The Crystal, Mr. Sub, April’s Cake Shop, Aubuchon Hardware, Johnny D’s, Europe Cakes, and Infinite Lives. Congratulations to the lucky winners of the raffle baskets! Our next PTO meeting is scheduled for January 8 at 6:30. Happy New Year! Page 16
Varsity Girls’ Soccer 2014 by Coach Katherine Stackel Congratulations to the Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team on a very successful season finishing with an overall record of 17-2. The team captured first place in the Frontier League and won the D Division Tournament with victories over Sackets Harbor and Lyme. The Knights made it as far as 2 nd in the New York State Rankings. In sectional play, the girls defeated Lyme 2-0 and Remsen 9-0 to advance to the Class D Section III Finals. The season ended with a 4-2 loss to Poland in the finals. The team was awarded the NYPHSAA Scholar Athlete Award for exceptional performance in the classroom. Over the course of the season, the team scored 95 total goals, allowed only 7 goals, and recorded 15 shut-outs in 19 games. The following players were selected as Frontier League All-Stars: Emma Roberts, Claire Stackel, Brooke Spaulding, Maci Spaulding, Christie Thomas, Lexie LaBarge, and Lexie Greene. Nicole Gardner was named Honorable Mention. Brooke Spaulding, Emma Roberts and Claire Stackel were named as Section III Class D All–Stars. Maci Spaulding and Claire Stackel were chosen as Watertown Savings Bank Athletes of the Week. The Watertown Daily Times awarded the following four players with All-North honors: Claire Stackel (MVP); Brooke Spaulding (1st Team); Emma Roberts (2nd Team); Maci Spaulding (Honorable Mention). In addition, Claire Stackel and Emma Roberts were named to the NYSSCOGS Class D All State First team and Brooke Spaulding earned a spot on the All State Second Team. Congratulations!!!! The team would like to thank Logan Spaulding for serving as volunteer assistant throughout the season. Renee Eisel did a great job keeping score and supporting the team. Special thanks to manager Madalyn Munn for all of her dedication to the team. Good luck to seniors Nicole Gardner, Harley Hancock, and Brooke Spaulding. You will be greatly missed!!!! Player
Goals
Assists
Points
Saves
Goals On
Save %
Katie Best
0
3
3
13
1
0.929
Olivia Carroll
3
4
7
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Ashley Gardner
2
3
5
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Nicole Gardner
5
1
6
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Lexie Greene
9
8
17
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Sydney Greene
3
2
5
Lexie LaBarge
4
3
7
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Emma Roberts
19
15
34
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Brooke Spaulding
2
1
3
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Maci Spaulding
24
12
36
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Claire Stackel
20
21
41
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Danielle Thomas
1
0
1
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Hailey Tweedy
2
0
2
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Mackenzie Wheeler
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36
6
0.857
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2014—2015 Winter Sports Team Rosters Varsity Boys Basketball Coach: Scott Randall Assistant Coach: Logan Spaulding Manager: Nolan Vogt Antonio Figueroa Ryan Smith Cory Moser Ian Sawyer Nate Freeman Connor Eddy Jordan Young Theron Lauber JD Uhlinger Haider Kahn Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach: Logan Spaulding Managers: Lucas Graves, Cody Powis and Shareef Stokely Cody Buckley Caleb Moser Dylan Rose Zach Herbert Shane Cummings Brock Moser Dawson Moser Dustin Snyder Skylar Muncy Christian Rivera Kenneth Rivera Timmy Roberts Jacobs Graves
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Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach: Natalie Scott Assistant Coach: Tamie Muncy Managers: Olivia Buckley, Brooke Smykla and Meaghen Fitzpatrick Scorekeeper: Renee Eisel Brooke Spaulding Nicole Gardner Mackenzie St. Louis Justine Malbouf Laura Graves Mackenzie Wheeler Sydney Greene Claire Stackel Maci Spaulding Hope Woodruff Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach: Tamie Muncy Ashley Gardner Jenna Doolittle Kylie Guyette Stephanie Aubin Katie Best Olivia Carroll Lexie Greene Kiersten Hancock Hailey Tweedy Madison Freeman Varsity Cheerleading Coach: Jennifer Spaulding Emily Griffin Emily Sipher Tessa Tanner Andrea Travis Millet Tiana Witham Katelyn Hayden Jayden Waugh Lexie LaBarge Emma Spaulding
Madi Furgison Haley Baisden Cassie Mono Cassandra Goutermout Katelyn Marsh
Varsity Wrestling Coach: Neil Freeman
Connor Cannan Connor Carroll Dempsey Carroll McCaffrey Carroll Aidan Church Jake Galster Digger Larsen Garrett Munden Zach Waugh Brandan Weiler Cody Zubrzycki Modified Wrestling Coach: Gerald Snyder Drew Witham Taejon Turner Levi Spinner Riley Dalrymple Jacob O’Brien Hunter Hayes Tristan Cole Adam Hermanson Brian Richards
These dates are subject to change...Go to www.schedulegalaxy.com for the most up-to-date schedule. Team
Date
Opponent
Location
Time
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Oriskany Central
@ Copenhagen
1:00 & 2:30 p.m.
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Immaculate Heart Central
@ JCC
4:00 & 5:30 p.m.
Modified Wrestling
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Beaver River Central
@ Beaver River
5:00 p.m.
Varsity Girls Basketball
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Sackets Harbor Central
@ Copenhagen
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys Basketball
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Sackets Harbor Central
@ Copenhagen
7:30 p.m.
Varsity Wrestling
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
General Brown Central
@ General Brown
6:00 p.m.
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Sackets Harbor Central
@ Copenhagen
6:00 p.m.
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Sackets Harbor Central
@ Copenhagen
7:30 p.m.
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Lyme Central School
@ Lyme
6:00 p.m.
Modified Wrestling
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Beaver River Central
@ Beaver River
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Friday, January 9, 2015
Lyme Central School
@ Copenhagen
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Wrestling
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Leo Salmon Tournament @ Central Valley Academy
10:00 a.m..
Modified Wrestling
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Indian River Central
@ Indian River Middle School
10:00 a.m.
Varsity Wrestling
Monday, January 12, 2015
Carthage Central School
@ Copenhagen
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Alexandria Central School
@ Alex Bay
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Alexandria Central School
@ Alex Bay
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Wrestling
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Lowville Academy & Central School
@ Lowville
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Belleville Henderson Central
@ Belleville Henderson
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Friday, January 16, 2015
Immaculate Heart HS.
@ IHC
5:30 p.m.
Varsity Wrestling
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Hannibal Duals
@ Hannibal High School
10:00 a.m.
Varsity Wrestling
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Sandy Creek Central
@ Sandy Creek
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
LaFargeville Central School
@ Copenhagen
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Wrestling
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Indian River Central
@ Indian River Middle School
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Sackets Harbor Central
@ Sackets
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Girls Basketball
Friday, January 23, 2015
Sackets Harbor Central
@ Sackets Harbor
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys Basketball
Friday, January 23, 2015
Sackets Harbor Central
@ Sackets Harbor
7:30 p.m.
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Monday, January 26, 2015
Oriskany Central School
@ Oriskany
5:30 p.m.
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Lyme Central School
@ Copenhagen
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Lyme Central School
@ Lyme
6:00 p.m.
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
Friday, January 30, 2015
Lowville Academy & Central School
@ Lowville
6:00 p.m.
Copenhagen Central School
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