Copenhagen Central School Newsletter Vo l u m e 5 2 , I s s u e 3
November 1, 2014
From the Desk of the Superintendent: Dear District Residents:
I’d like to share with you a few pieces of news about our district: Copenhagen Makes the Top 10 Business First, a publication from Buffalo NY, analyzed four years of test scores and graduation rates for eligible public school districts across the state including Jefferson, Lewis and Saint Lawrence counties. Its 168part formula covers everything from statewide English and Math exams for third graders up to the full battery of regents exams for high schoolers. This year Copenhagen ranked #10 when compared to all schools in the tricounty region. Winter Activity Parking Everyone at-
tending activities at school this winter is asked to refrain from parking on the sidewalk side of Loud Street. Parking on both sides of Loud Street causes very serious safety issues. In the event of an emergency, it is not possible for emergency vehicles to access our building. If there is overflow, you are asked to use Mechanic Street or Maple Avenue. Your compliance is greatly appreciated.
a great way to finish off the week. It’s wonderful to see the entire community come together for such a special cause. Over $1300.00 was raised for the “Fund for Hope" at Lewis County General Hospital. I’d also like to thank the Booster Club for purchasing the beautiful new scoreboard for the Terry Fleming athletic field. As always, thank you for your continued support of our district.
Special Thank You Special thanks to the Booster Club and all who helped make PINK WEEK an incredible success. The athletic events were great, the dress up days’ fun, the Pep Rally memorable, and the homecoming dance
Sincerely,
Inside this issue: Principally Speaking
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Mrs. Ratliff’s Message
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Parent Conferences/ Storm Closings
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The Classroom Connection
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PTO News/Cinderella
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Counseling Center News
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Scenes from Pink Week
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Board of Education: Robert F. Stackel, President Lynn A. Murray, Vice President Troy W. Buckley Koreen G. Freeman Prudence L. Kunert Keith Lee
Scott N. Connell Superintendent of Schools
Looking for an old sports uniform? Something you wore “Back in the day”. The school has decommissioned many sports uniforms from the years 19802004. If you are interested, just call school and you can come up and sift through the pile and take with you want.
Alfred E. Tomaselli Administration Scott Connell, Superintendent Nadine O’Shaughnessy, K-12 Principal Pamela L. Ratliff, Assistant K-12 Principal
Principally Speaking H. Freeman
S. Martin
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Z. Herbert K. Marsh
Teen Driver Safety Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for US teens. Per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash. For information you may want to discuss with your teen prior to his/her obtaining a license to drive a motor vehicle, check out this website http://www.insurancequotes.org/car-insurance/ safety-center/teen-driver/
Setting Boundaries for Your Children Connecting Lewis County is a publication from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County. Youth are more likely to grow up healthy when school provides clear rules and consequences and learn better when school boundaries are clear and consistent, according to data collected by Search Institute. Talk with your students. Questions you might ask include: Do you understand the school rules? Why or why not? Do you feel consequences for breaking the rules are fair? Why or why not? How would you make the rules clearer or easier to understand? For many ideas to engage in healthy conversations with your children, go to pages 18-19 at this link. L. Graves
Leadership Day On October 23, student leaders in 11th and 12th grades attended a leadership day hosted by JCC. While there, they attended workshops by Playfair and presentations by famous people including Jeff Bauman (Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor), and rock & roll painter, David Garibaldi. November Events to Mark on Your Nov 7-8 Nov 11 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 24 Nov 26-28
- “Cinderella” Elementary Musical - Veteran’s Day - 4th Grade Band Showcase - Grades 6-12 Activity Night - BOE Meeting - Thanksgiving Recess
A message from Mrs. Ratliff, Assistant Principal
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Coming to your home soon…. Elementary Standards Based Report Cards
Did your grandparents give you a dollar for each A on your report card? Were you ever surprised when your student scored a ‘2’ on the NYS Test in ELA when they had been getting 80’s on their report cards all year long? For Copenhagen Central School’s elementary school students and parents, those days are gone. Elementary teachers are pairing standards-based report cards with their standards-based teaching, and parents will be getting more information about their students' achievement than ever before. Throughout the next few weeks (and beyond) there will be a variety of ways to become more acquainted with our new report cards. In the meantime, let’s take a quick look at some frequently asked questions! What is a standards-based report card?
A standards-based report card lists the most important skills students should learn in each subject at a particular grade level. For example, in writing, a second-grade report card might list these skills: How are standards-based report cards different from traditional report cards?
On many traditional report cards, students received one grade for reading, one for math, one for science and so on. On a standards-based report card, each of these subject areas is divided into a list of skills and knowledge that students are responsible for learning. Students will receive a separate mark for each standard. The marks on a standards-based report card are different from traditional grades. In the past, grades were often calculated by combining how well the student met his particular teacher's expectations, how he performed on assignments and tests, and how much effort the teacher believes he put in. This type of grading makes it difficult for parents to pinpoint skills their children have mastered, or need improvement on and whether they are working at grade level. Why switch to a standards-based report card?
The change to a Standards-Based report card comes from the belief that our previous report card did not fully communicate what students are expected to know and be able to do a set forth in the NYS Common Core Standards. The new report cards make the standards very clear to parents and students alike, allowing them to easily determine exactly what their students are expected to do at each grade level in order to be successful. This new report card will benefit students, teachers and parents/guardians. Parents and students will be more aware of skills in need of improvement, and teachers and Academic Intervention Service (AIS) providers will be able to more easily target instruction to better address these needs. Why don't we see standards-based report cards in middle or high school?
Although states have standards for middle and high school classes, there are many challenges to using a standards-based report card at these levels. According to some, one of the biggest concerns is that students need traditional grade-point averages and transcripts to be competitive in applying to college. It has also been noted that the large number of subjects students study in high school would make standards-based report cards unwieldy. How can you learn more about our new standards based report cards?
In the upcoming weeks, parent guides, standards based report card information nights and an online video will be provided to better inform parents and the community about our new report cards. Keep watch on our website, Facebook page, and in your students’ book bags for more information. And, as always, your student’s teacher is a great resource for grade level particulars! (Continued on page 4)
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Parent Conferences will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 8:00-7:00 p.m. There will be no school for STUDENTS IN GRADES PreK-12.
There will also be no school on Wednesday, November 26th, Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Whether it is a matter of deciding not to have school due to weather conditions in the morning or choosing to close early, this is a time of year when such decisions must be made. As unpredictable as weather is, some of those decisions will look foolish shortly after they are made. However, the choice will be made with a great deal of thought and consideration and with the safety of our children in mind. School Messenger, a computerized program, will again be utilized to notify each and every student’s home of school delays and/or closing. If your phone number has changed, please notify the school. Information on school closing is also broadcast on radio stations WANT, WTOJ, WLCK, WWLF, WBDR, WTNY, (Froggy 97), WCIZ, WUZZ, WBRV, WLLG, AND TV stations WWNY, YNN and WWTI. The decisions to close or delay openings will be made by 6:45 a.m. and then transmitted to those stations. A number of other phone calls also need to be made from the school, so please do not call to ask if school is closed. Listen to the radio or watch television.
Just a reminder to parents that their children need to be dressed properly for winter weather. This includes coats, hats, mittens or gloves, and protective footwear. It is also recommended that students wear brightly colored clothing to improve their visibility in bad weather.
The Classroom Connection: Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Mrs. Rarick and Mrs. Mastascusa
Mrs. Scholler and Mrs. Mulvaney
Pre-k boys and girls are practicing fine motor skills, to count up to ten objects, and to recognize numerals 0-10. We will also continue to work on letters and letter sounds throughout the year, as they recognize their own name and the names of their classmates. We utilize Zoophonics as a way of kinesthetically and visually teaching the letters and letter sounds. Ask your child to show you sometime. Most know the beginning letter and letter sound of their name. They are also learning how to spell their names. We have finished up with our All About Me module and are beginning a new module called Families and Communities. These modules focus mainly on areas such as Social Studies and Science, along with literacy skills. To balance the program with more fiction, we have included the Classic Fairy Tales module to thematically complement the other modules. With the cooler weather, we have had lots of practice putting on coats and zipping. Please encourage your child at home to put on his/her own coat and begin to teach him/her how to zip. We hope you enjoyed our Halloween parade and party for those of you who were able to attend. This is always a very exciting time for children as they so much enjoy wearing costumes and having treats. Tip for Positive Behavior: Most times we tell our child what he or she can’t do and give him or her punishment for those behaviors. Next time you see your child doing something that you want to encourage, make sure that you tell your child (in detail) what he or she is doing right, and let him or her know how pleased you are with the behavior.
The month of October was very busy. The children enjoyed the Halloween Parade. Thank you to all who contributed party supplies. “Thank you” to all of our Kindergarten Parents who have taken an active role in completing daily homework assignments in ELA and Math. We have completed the second module The Five Senses, in ELA and have started the third module, Short Stories. We are still working on the first module in Math. Ask your child how to count, the math way, on his/her hands to ten. We have been completing several literacy activities about letters, letter sounds, blending and rhyming to introduce beginning reading skills. Please read daily to your child. Book It! is a great way to reinforce reading and earn a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Please return your slip when it is completed each month. As the weather becomes colder, please dress your child appropriately with hats and gloves. It can be very cold as we go to the busses. Also, please practice zipping coats at home, as this will help at the end of the day as we prepare to go home. The Kindergarten words will be nine, green, ten, gray, white, a, the and and. Please continue to practice these words at home daily. Kindergarten words can be found on the website and in each Friday’s Note. Grade 1 Mrs. Hefferon & Ms. Strianese November is full of thanksgiving. It is also full of fairy tales, penmanship, adding, and reading good books! Please keep practicing the sight words. Remember, reading
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stories aloud to your child at this young age is very beneficial. With cold weather fast approaching, it is important that the children are able to dress themselves in their winter clothing. This really makes a difference at dismissal time! So, please work on zipping and shoe tying if your child is unable to do so. Something to think about – children who are responsible at home are also responsible at school. Does your child have any chores to do? If not, now is a good time to start. We look forward to seeing and talking with everyone at parent conferences this month. Grade 2 Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Zehr Math Common Core Update We are working on Measurement at this time. Soon we will be doing place value and in November all the second graders will be taking their first interim assessment. This will cover math skills that have been taught so far. Math Facts We will continue testing math facts. Any help from home is greatly appreciated. The new Common Core curriculum focuses on math facts fluency! ELA Common Core Update We have completed Unit 1.
The Classroom Connection…...continued We are now working on the second unit called Bedtime Tales. An interim assessment will be given in November. Results will be shared at conference time. Science We will be starting our first “Interactions” Science kit in November. This gives students their first taste of chemistry and learning about states of matter. The kids will love the experiments. Parent Conferences We look forward to seeing you on December 4th. If you have not signed up for a conference, please let us know as soon as possible. Veterans’ Day Display Please stop by the main hall and view our wonderful Veteran’s Display. It is filled with pictures and short biographies of veterans and servicemen from our community. If you would like to add someone from your family please contact Mrs. Reed. Book It! – We are combining our READING CLUB and BOOK IT this year. Students are expected to read three books a week for a month to receive a Pizza Coupon from Pizza Hut. Outside Recess - As the weather gets cooler, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately. They will be going outside every day, unless it is raining. Grade 3 Mrs. Virkler and Mrs. Muncy This month in third grade we have been working on building our stamina and becoming power readers and fluent readers. Stamina is where something can be done for long amounts of time efficiently. As we begin to learn about measurement in math, it is extremely important to continue to practice multiplication and division facts. Reflex math is a great tool to use, but if you don’t
have it, flash cards or even asking your child on the way to the store works too. The month of October has been busy and exciting in third grade. We were able to attend an assembly about “The Lightning Thief,” we had a visitor from the Historical Society come in to talk to us about school back in Colonial days, and we started our Science STEM kits. The students are looking forward to the upcoming science labs! We ended the month with our Halloween party. Thank-You for sending in such yummy treats! Please continue reading each evening with your child, as it will certainly benefit them. In addition, their reading counts for the BOOKIT program. Grade 4 Ms. Burns and Mrs. McCabe It is hard to believe we are already into November and report cards go home in a few weeks. The first ten weeks flew by too quickly. Parent conferences will be held on Thursday, December 4th. On October 24th we had a presentation by Melissa Widrick from the Jefferson County Historical Society. She talked to us about the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee). We have also been studying the Haudenosaunee in ELA and have learned a lot about their lifestyle and different beliefs. In October, students also had the opportunity to view the musical, “The Lightning Thief”. This musical was based on the popular children’s book, “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. The students really enjoyed the production! As cold weather approaches, please keep in mind that students do go out on nice days for recess. Warm clothing is a must. Also, students
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need to remember to bring sneakers each day for recess and gym class. Grade 5 Mrs. Graves and Mrs. Spooner We have had a very busy year so far with the iPads and the transition from paper to technology. In math, we are working on Order of Operations, multiplication and division, the place value chart, and adding decimals. By the end of November we should start working with decimals. In ELA, we are reading a great book called Esperanza Rising and learning that life Human Rights are not something that should be taken for granted. In Mrs. Graves Science class, we are learning about our universe including the Earth, Sun, Moon, planets and galaxy. In Social Studies, Mrs. Spooner is teaching a Module on Human Rights. This year our students will again participate in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Money can be collected from others while trick or treating, or found in your couches and cars! The iPads seem to be working well and there are apps that your child can use at home even if you do not have Wi-Fi. Talk to your child about what they are doing on the iPad. Have them show you their graded home work it’s in ebackpack. Also although there is a fortress that keeps your kids from going to improper sites, one never knows if, or when, it might fail so keep an eye on what they are doing or listening to on their iPad. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at school.
C.C.S. Band News.
Mrs. Harvey
There will be a 4th grade ‘First Performance’ showcase in the band room on Thursday, November 20th. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
The Winter Band Concert is Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.! Students need to be to school at 5:30 wearing concert attire (dress clothes, no jeans or sneakers if possible).
Fa m i l y L i t e r a c y N i g h t , Mark Your Calendar!! We will be hosting a Family Literacy Night in November that you will not want to miss! Our theme for this event will be “Thankful for Community @ Your Library” and we will have some fantastic programming for all ages! This event will be held on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. What can you experience at this awesome event? — Join Kristy Sullivan, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust educator, for a story, activities, craft and snack. We will investigate how our animal neighbors prepare for and survive through those long, snowy winters. Remember… it won't be long until the Tug Hill will be covered with a thick blanket of white. — Hope Marston, local author, will be here to meet you and sell her fantastic books just in
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Students in grades 4-12 will be performing.
Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Fazio
time for the holidays! She will have many of her “My Little” series books as well as some great new titles. She would be VERY HAPPY to autograph your new books which will make excellent gifts for the special little people in your life. — Angela Newman, Librarian with the North Country Library System, will be here to show you all the awesome resources they have to offer our local patrons via their web resources and ebook collection. She would also be happy to set you up with a public library card so you can access all the resources they have to offer. — Support our local Backpack Program, bring in a non-perishable food item to donate and receive a door prize ticket! Food is collected for our Backpack Program to help students in this district have a bit
more food to take home on the weekend. Some suggestions include, applesauce, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, fruit cups, granola bars, dried fruit, soup, trail mix, crackers and cereal. — And, your very own school library staff will provide lots of fun activities, crafts, stories and snacks along with all that will be provided by the many wonderful community resources we are featuring listed above. This is sure to be a fantastic family event that you will not want to miss. Be sure to secure your spot for this great event by submitting the slip below to the library staff by November 10th, 2014 or my emailing Mrs. Greene at kgreene@ccsknights.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Scholastic Book Fair
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This year our Scholastic Book Fair will be held at a later time than in previous years. The Book Fair is scheduled for Monday, December 1st –Tuesday, December 9th. This will allow for the fair to be open during parent conferences on December 4th. The fair will be located in the room 159, adjacent to the library and will be open daily 8:30-2:30. Later this month elementary students will be bringing home brochures containing a partial list of titles that will be available. A notice will also be included informing you of the date when your child’s class will be attending the fair. If your child is absent on the day his/her class is scheduled the fair, they will be allowed to visit the fair when they return to school. If you are interested in helping at the fair for a morning or afternoon, please contact Mrs. Fazio or Mrs. Greene in the library. Thank you in advance for your support of our annual Book Fair.
Ski Club Do you enjoy the snow and want to have an opportunity to get out in it more often? Do you have extra time during the winter and are looking for a way to hang out with some great people and meet new ones as well. Ski club might be the club for you. Ski Club begins January 8th 2015. It is a 6 week program that runs every Thursday from 3:20 – 9. The bus leaves school at 3:20 for Snow Ridge Ski Resort and we return by approximately 9. Students have the opportunity to rent equipment from Snow Ridge as well as take ski and snowboard lessons. Mrs. Lee will hold an informational meeting and hand out paperwork the first week in November, but if there are any questions please feel free to call or email. We look forward to a great season! Phone: 688-4411; Email: nlee@ccsknights.org
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Thank you to everyone that participated in our pie sale! Orders need to be picked up on Monday, November 24 from 4-8 pm in the bus garage. We can’t wait to find out who the top sellers and winning class are! The event of the year is coming up...Evening with Santa will be Friday, December 12! If you are interested in having a vendor table in the Holiday shop, contact Liz at 315-6453010. Please send in donations for the raffle baskets. By grade the themes are: PreK - Baking & Cooking K- Toys 1- Chocolate Lover’s 2- Games & Movie Night 3- Coffee & Tea Lover’s 4- Christmas 5- School Supplies As always, thank you so much for your continued support. Our next meeting is Thursday, November 6 at 6:30. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Cinderella November 7th and 8th @7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices: $4:Students, Senior Citizens, & Military $6: Adults $12: (Immediate) Family of 3 or more Tickets available at the main office, from Mrs. Graves and Mrs. Mulvaney Please send the following tickets home with my child: Name____________________________ ______$4:Students, Senior Citizens, Military ______$6: Adults ______$12: (Immediate) Family of 3 or more I am enclosing _____ dollars for the above tickets.
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Counseling Center News ATTENTION SENIORS: November is upon us and with this month come many important tasks for our Seniors. All college applications should be submitted by Thanksgiving break at the latest. In most cases, the earlier you apply, the earlier you hear back. Even though schedules are very busy, students must visit schools prior to attending, and apply to any of interest. Please do not hesitate to call our office at 688-2573 if you have any questions. We will help with the application process and assist you in setting up any college visitations you may be interested in attending. Seniors are able to sit in on a class of their choice at most schools.
Senior Acknowledgements Youth Advisory Council
Cory Moser, son of Kenton and Nancy Moser, is the Copenhagen Central School 2014 recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolutions Good Citizen Award. Cory shows dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. He demonstrates these qualities in school and in the community. Congratulations, Cory!
The Youth Advisory Council has started meeting for the 2014-2015 school year. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. This council consists of a group of students who work together to grant money to people in the school and the surrounding community. The members of the council this year include: Emily Griffin (President), Cory Moser (Vice President), Christie Thomas (Secretary), Sydney Greene (Treasurer), Tessa Tanner, Emma Roberts, Emily Sipher, Mackenzie St. Louis, Hope Woodruff, Emily Frith, Ashley Gardner, Kylie Guyette, Dawson Moser, Lukas Sullivan, and Andrea Travis-Millet. If your group/organization needs funds for trips and programming, be sure to complete an application. Please contact Mrs. Gillette in the Guidance Office if you have any questions about this organization or you would like to fill out a grant application for funding. Applications are available on the YAC page of our CCS website. It’s going to be an exciting year!
Upcoming College Open Houses October 25
November 1 November 6 November 7 November 8
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November 14 November 15
November 21 November 22 December 6 January 15
New Paltz Plattsburgh SUNY Polytechnic Institute (formerly SUNYIT) Ithaca College Herkimer Community College Buffalo State Niagara Community College Onondaga Community College Brockport Oneonta Potsdam Alfred State Cobleskill Cayuga C. C. (Fulton Campus) Cortland Oswego Ithaca College Clinton Community College Genesee Community College Jefferson Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Fredonia Plattsburgh Canton Delhi Morrisville State Cayuga Community College (Auburn Campus) Sage College of Albany—Fall Overnight Fulton-Montgomery Community College Genesee Community College Daemen College—Financial Aid Info Session
Most Colleges want students to register before attending the open house event. You may call or register online. Open Houses are for juniors and seniors. It is a great opportunity to visit the campus and gain valuable information about the college, program majors and extracurricular activities.
Upcoming College/ Military Visits Each year the Counseling Center invites college and military representatives from throughout the northeast to meet with members of the junior and senior classes. Students in good standing are permitted to attend these programs to help them understand the many choices they have when they when selecting a college or military program. The following colleges will send representatives to Copenhagen to speak with students in the Counseling Center. Parents are most welcome to attend these visitations. October 27th October 28th October 31st November 1st November 6th November 10th
North County C.C. Mohawk Valley C.C. SUNY Polytechnic Inst. Army National Guard Cazenovia College LeMoyne College
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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT. . . COMING IN JANUARY Your child wants to go to college, but how do you pay for it? Come find out about financing a college education with a financial advisor from Jefferson Community College. All of your financial questions will be answered. After the general session, JCC’s financial advisor will be staying to answer any specific you may have. Parents & students grades 9-12 are urged to attend this valuable workshop. It will be held on Thursday, January 29th, at 6:30 p.m. in the instrumental band room #314. Mark your calendars now!
The Job Shadow Program is up and running again and looking for students. What better way to find out about a career than to get a first-hand look in the real world. Learn from the experts what it’s really like out there!! Any student may go on two job shadows per year starting in 10th grade. Interested students may spend either a half day or a full day in a career of their choice. Students must be eligible and fill out the necessary paperwork. All a student needs to do is contact Mrs. Jolliff in room 211 to fill out the paperwork and to make arrangements. After a job shadow, each student is responsible for follow-up paperwork. We are always looking for people to share their expertise with the students. If you would like to do this, please contact the school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Jolliff at pjolliff@ccsknights.org or at 688-2573 for more information.
CCS has a computer web-based program called Naviance Family Connections for students and parents to use. Naviance Family Connections allows individuals to complete interest, skills, and work value inventories. The results are then used to direct individuals to occupations that match their profile. (Naviance Family Connections also has a userfriendly search process to research occupations, colleges, and scholarships.) All students in grades 9-12 will have Naviance Family Connections training in school. Families who wish to access this information at home may do so at: www.ccsknights.org —scroll down to Students, then Naviance Family Connections. Contact Mrs. Gillette for more information.
Students Attend Higher Education Day at JCC Several CCS juniors and seniors attended the September 29th Higher Education Day at Jefferson Community College. Students had the opportunity to speak to admissions representatives from nearly 100 different colleges and universities to learn more about the college application process, requirements, campus activities, financial aid/scholarship programs. Speaking to college representatives is an important factor to finding the best college match. See the photos below of students looking over college brochures and speaking with admissions representatives from several different colleges and universities.
Mackenzie Wheeler (Left) and Cory Moser (Right) get some valuable information from college representatives.
Erica and Christy Culver (Below Left) listen to some valuable advice, while Tim Roberts and Garrett Munden (Below Right) signup for more information to explore.
Watch out for the following claims companies will make an effort to scam you:
“For a fee, we provide a comprehensive list of scholarships.” Don’t spend money on a fee-based matching service. The biggest and best scholarship databases are available for free on the web.
“Billions of dollars of award monies going unclaimed.”
When seniors receive an acceptance to college, please send a copy of the acceptance letter to the Counseling Center. College acceptances will be publicized by the Counseling Center in the District Newsletter as well as here at school. A copy of the acceptance letter will also remain on file in the Counseling Center.
Statements about funds going unclaimed are simply untrue. If funds are available, students will compete for them.
“We have a money back guarantee.” Legitimate scholarships are always competitive. No one can guarantee that you will win a scholarship.
“We need your credit card or bank account number.” No legitimate scholarship should require your credit card number or bank account numbers.
“We will do all the work.” To receive a scholarship students must complete the applications and essays themselves. No one else can do the work for them.
Some seminars charge fees for services or information you can obtain for free from another source. How can you tell if the seminar is a scam?
While the presentation might be free, you are pressured to give them a check, checking account number or credit card to sign up for the service.
You are told that the program can adjust your income and/or assets to make it seem like you earn less money, thereby qualifying for more aid. Such practices are frequently illegal.
You are told that they can only answer specific question after you have paid the fee.
Seniors will periodically receive scholarship flyers listing a variety of local, state, and national scholarships available to students. There are also many scholarship references available to students and parents in the Counseling Center. There is certainly a great deal of scholarship money available to graduating seniors. However, students must explore and do their “homework”. Some scholarships have application deadlines as early as November and December 2013. It is up to the students to meet these deadlines. Encourage your son/daughter to get started right now!
Any senior interested in applying for an ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Scholarship should file an application as soon as possible. Applications are available for NAVY, ARMY, and AIR FORCE ROTC. Information is also available for students interested in the military academies. Stop by the Counseling Center for more information. Check out the following websites for the great benefits of ROTC: Army: http://www.armyrotc.com Air Force: http://www.afrotc.com Navy: http://www.navy.com/joining/educationopportunities/nrotc.html Marines: http://www.marines.com
From September 30th through October 3rd, Copenhagen Central School created a district-wide college-going culture involving awareness activities at every grade level, even including elementary! The K through 2nd graders enjoyed an in-class read-aloud about careers or college by letter called: “LMNO Peas.” The 3rd-5th grade students researched a college with their parents, then created pennants with that college information. K through 5th grades also discussed the characteristics of a good student. Also, as part of College Week, college representatives visited with CCS high schoolers. Al Speno and Gabby Thompson from the STAR Program at JCC spoke to seniors about what to expect at college, and how to be a successful college student. Middle schoolers learned about why and how to prepare for college with Mrs. Gillette’s “College Knowledge” program. See the photos below, showing some of the great College Week activities. (Left) College pennants created by students in grades 3 through 5 line the elementary hallway!
(Right) Al Speno from JCC’s STAR Program speaks with the seniors.
Pink Week Wrap-Up
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The CCS Booster Club would like to thank everyone for making our annual Pink Week a huge success. Special thanks go out to Rob Sartwell, Neil Freeman, United Rentals, Tom Eddy, OWN Energy, our decorators JoAnn Groff, Sue Parker, Robin Kiernan, and Sandy Hagen. This year, we also sponsored a community wide decorating contest. Thank you to all who participated. Our village looked amazing. Congratulations to our winners Duane and Jeanette St. Louis and Jacobs’ Place. Thank you to Michelle Castor and all of the staff at CCS for helping to make our K-12 pep rally a ton of fun! Finally, thank you to our fall sports teams, coaches, and most importantly their families. This year, the CCS Booster Club is donating over $1300 to the Fund for Hope at the Lewis County General Hospital. Without the support of such an amazing community, this would not be possible. Thank you!
SPIRIT WEAR SALE!!! The Class of 2018 will be selling spirit wear starting November 3rd and ending November 19th. Shirts will be available in green, black, gray or white and in both adult and children sizes. Short Sleeve $12.00 Long Sleeve $16.00 Hooded Sweatshirt $26.00 Personalize your shirt for an additional $6.50 per item. (Names will be printed on the back between the shoulders and have a maximum of 12 characters.) Orders will be in for Christmas. Contact Mrs. Coulombe or Mrs. Castor for details. Front
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Riparian (Yearbook) Advertising The Copenhagen Riparian will again be selling advertisements for the 2015 yearbook. This is a necessity in order to avoid raising the price of the yearbook for students. We are hoping that you would be willing to buy one of the advertisement slots in order to assist us in our quest. Our goal for this first year is to fill four full pages. The following table is the price chart: SIZE
COST
Full page 9”length x 7” wide
$200.00
Half page 4.5” length x 7” wide
$100.00
¼ page 4.5” length x 3.5” wide 1/8 page (business card) 2” length x 3.5” wide
$ 50.00
One line at bottom of specific page
$ 15.00
$ 30.00
If you choose to place an ad, please call 315-688-4411 ext 2219 or email lgriffin@ccsknights.org . A representative can visit you to discuss your artwork options. In order to process the correct number of pages, all advertisements and money are due on or before November 1, 2014. Please pay with cash or a check only. All checks are payable to Copenhagen Central School. Yearbook Sales Someone once said, “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.” This statement is the main reason why it is important to capture these people in a yearbook. Yearbooks are the best memory keepers of the good old school days that a student will possess for a lifetime. 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. However, if you still prefer to send in cash or a check with your student, that method is still acceptable. Simply use the attached form. If you have any questions, please email Lori Griffin at lgriffin@ccsknights.org or call at 688-4411 ext 2219. Thank you!
Copenhagen Cares… about your health and wellbeing SUBMITTED BY: CCS WELLNESS COMMITTEE
BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTH TIPS: Taken from: The US National Library of Medicine
Kids' Exercise: At least one hour of physical activity a day helps kids to: Feel less stressed, feel better about themselves, feel more ready to learn in school, keep a healthy weight, build sturdy muscles, bones, and joints, and sleep better at night.
Sleep Facts: School-aged children and teens need at least nine hours of sleep a night. Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a night.
Some easy ways for kids to stay active include walking or biking to school, jumping rope, going to the playground, and participating in organized sports programs. Getting Enough ZZZZ's: Nodding off in school may not be the only outcome for otherwise healthy teens who don't get enough sleep. A study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) links poor sleep in teens (ages 13 to 16 years old) to higher blood pressure.
With the start of school, preparing a family dinner that is quick and healthy can
Sleep Tips: Set a sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up the same times each day. Keep room temperature on the cool “THE GROUNDWORK side. A TV or computer in FOR ALL HAPPINESS IS the bedroom can be a disHEALTH.” traction. -LEIGH HUNT
More time in front of the TV means less time playing and running. So parents should limit TV, video game time, and computer time.
QUICK AND HEALTHY SCHOOL NIGHT DINNER
Remember that nutrition is an important factor in academic performance: Studies have shown that children who eat healthful, balanced breakfasts and lunches are more alert throughout the school day and earn higher grades than those who have an unhealthy diet.
“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.”
be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Bruschetta Chicken
*4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts *1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato dressing, divided *1 small carton of grape tomatoes, cut in half *1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese *1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil leaves Marinate chicken breasts in 1/4 of cup dressing for about 30 minutes. Broil chicken for about 20 minutes. While chicken is broiling, cut tomatoes and mix with basil and cheese and the other 1/4 cup dressing. After about 20 minutes, take chicken out and top with tomato mixture. Continue cooking an additional 8-10 minutes. http://greatexpectati onskyna.blogspot.com
Board Actions Treasurer, for check signing, online banking, deposits and withdrawals related to school banking as of August 27, 2014
August 25, 2014 Regular Meeting
Approved previous minutes (7/28/14)
Approved Treasurer’s Report, School Lunch Fund Report and Warrants
Approved appointment of Marcia Mundy as consultant to Dale Munn, District Treasurer
Approved transfers #3b as presented by the District Treasurer
Accepted Revised Agenda
Approved substitutes: Nicole Eaton and Amanda Day
Approved resolution to declare the following items to be excess equipment: various and sundry athletic uniforms, used and expended sports equipment, i.e. basketballs, soccer balls, etc.
Approved 2014—2015 Tax Warrant
Re-approved substitutes from 2013—2014 to 2014—2015
Adopted 2014—2015 Board of Education Goals
Approved request from Mrs. Gillette for FMLA maternity leave beginning on or about October 28 through January 28, 2015
Approved resolution certifying Pamela Ratliff as Lead Evaluator of teachers
Accepted gift from Terry and Mary Jane Fleming of oak cabinet which will be located in the school library and will be used to house all editions of the C.C.S. yearbook, The Riparian. The gift was made in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Fleming, and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Carroll.
Approved resolution certifying Scott Connell as Lead Evaluator of principals
Approved resolution certifying Dale Munn as Lead Evaluator of teachers
Approved recommendations from the Committee on Special Education, as presented
Approved the appointment of Assistant Principal, Pamela L. Ratliff, as Test Integrity Officer
Approved resolution certifying Nadine O’Shaughnessy as Lead Evaluator of teachers Approved appointment of Michelle Castor, Volunteer Coach, and Travis Castor, District Volunteer Approved Application for Use of Facilities received from Patricia Jolliff for the use of the Library on 8/12/14 for Frontier League Swim Officials training meeting Approved termination of privileges for Marcia Mundy, retiring District
Accepted gift from the C.C.S. Booster Club of a soccer scoreboard for the upper field. Awarded bid in the amount of $5,110.00 for a 60 passenger International bus, Bus #87, L & L Transportation, 984 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY. Approved request from Maren R. Farney for a one-year leave of absence to work with the STLE-e grant.
Accepted resignation from Gregory R. Burns from his secondary Social Studies teaching position.
Approved the appointment of Christopher J. Day to a 1.0 FTE 2year probationary teaching position to commence on 9/1/14 and to expire 6/30/16
Approved the appointment of Charity Smykla as Girls Modified Soccer Coach
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Special Official Meeting September 9, 2014
Approved the appointment of SueAnn Carroll and Dawn Carroll full-time, one-on-one teacher aide positions
Approved reappointment of Emily Olley as a substitute teacher
Approved the appointment of Rohanna Reynolds and Kristin Dingman as substitute teachers
Approved 3 year contract with the Madison-Oneida BOCES in order for the Mohawk Regional Information Center to furnish certain services to the District pursuant to Education Law 1950(4)(jj), those services being Broadband Telecommunications.
Approved “Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security Policy as presented
September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting
Approved previous meeting minutes 8/25/14 and 9/9/14.
Approved the appointment of Troy Buckley as volunteer Boys Soccer Coach
Approved the appointment of Shelley Waugh as substitute teacher aide/assistant/cafeteria
Approved the appointment of Emily Olley as STARS Educator
Approved the appointment of Maira Engelhardt-Gonyea as a .3 ESOL Teacher
Approved recommendations from the Committee on Special Education
Accepted gift of a Whitney Spinet piano from Julie Deveines
Approved Applications for the Use of facilities submitted by Lisa Sweet requesting use of cafeteria for girl scout (Daisys/Juniors/ Brownies) meetings and holiday party
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TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS: PLEASE STOP BY THE MAIN HALL TO SEE OUR VETERANS DISPLAY NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH DECEMBER 17th.
Active Military and Veterans….We Honor You. Thank you for your service to our country. We join the rest of the nation on Veterans’ Day in remembering the sacrifices of America’s 25 million veterans and their families and expressing our appreciation for your service.