JULY 2015
Save the Dates Next Board Meeting: Monday, August 10
First Day of School:
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Superintendent Letter ... Athletics News ... Graduates ...
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Congratulations to our Valedictorian and Salutatorian Congratulations to Valedictorian Mitchell LoMascolo and Salutatorian Samantha Walawender of the Union Springs Central School District Class of 2015. Mitchell is the son of Joseph and Kathy LoMascolo. Samantha is the daughter of Dennis and Pamela Walawender. Mitchell and Samantha have not only established and maintained high academic accomplishments, but they have played integral roles in various school and community activities. Our Valedictorian Mitchell LoMascolo was a three Varsity sport athlete, participating in bowling, track, and baseball. He was also Class President, President of the local National Honor Society chapter, a peer tutor, and a member of the Double Downs Trivia team. Mitchell’s interests include fishing, hiking, video gaming, and crossfit. While at school, Mitchell’s favorite subject was science. He credits Mrs. Graham and Mr. Zdanowski for changing his life. Both of these teachers pushed Mitchell to be the best that he could be. Mitchell’s fondest memory of high school is how close knit the school community has become. “The feeling of having a school family is something that means much more than a school dance or other memory,” says Mitchell. Mitchell plans to attend Clarkson University in the fall and study Pre-Med.
Samantha Walawender
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Colleges/Employment ...
Scholarships ...
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High School Awards ...
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Middle School Awards ...
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Announcements ...
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“Once you say you’re going to settle for second, that’s what happens to you in life.” – John F. Kennedy
Mitchell LoMascolo
“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” – Eric Thomas
Our Salutatorian Samantha Walawender has also demonstrated a variety of talents academically and athletically. Samantha was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in basketball and softball. Samantha’s hobbies include kayaking, traveling, and attending concerts. She was inspired by Mrs. Horbal, and took a special interest in calculus and history. Samantha’s fondest memory of high school is spending time with her basketball team during junior year. Although they did not have the best record, they were a close knit family and had a great time together on and off the court. Samantha plans to attend Northeastern University in the fall and major in International Affairs and Economics. She will also start her first semester studying abroad in Thessaloniki, Greece.
UNION SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mark Your Calendars! Sept. 1 - Pre-K & K Open House Sept. 2 - 7th & 9th Grade Orientation Sept. 8 - First day of school Sept. 9 - PTO Mtg. at AJ 5pm Sept. 10 - MS/HS physicals Sept. 11 - SAT Reg. Deadlines - AJ Welcome Back Picnic at 6pm Sept. 15 - AJ Open House
Best Wishes to our Retiring Staff Valerie Prouten - MS/HS Teacher Aide Marty Hastings - Cayuga Elementary Teacher Assistant Christine Cuff - Board of Education member
- MS & HS SBT Mtg. Sept. 16 - MS/HS Open House Sept. 17 - AJ Grand Friends Day Sept. 18 - Cayuga Welcome Back Picnic at 6pm
Announcements Looking for a good book to read?
Sept. 22 - Cayuga Parent Night
Springport Free Library is Open! Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 - 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sept. 23 - AJ SBT Mtg.
Frontenac Museum
- MS/HS Yearbook pictures
Sept. 24 - MS/HS physicals - AJ Beginning Band Instrument Info Night at 7pm *For more events, check out the calendar on the website. Visit: www.unionspringscsd.org
The Frontenac Historical Society is open through October on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. To schedule a visit at another time, please call (315) 889-7273 or (315) 889-5875. The Fontenac Museum is located at 178 Cayuga Street in Union Springs, and is handicap accessible.
Box Tops for Education
Please continue to save the “Box Tops for Education” labels. The box tops can be found on many different items. The funds are used to purchase items for our students. Drop off boxes can be found in each building. Thank you for your continued support!
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SPRING BOARD based programming. Additionally, we have been working with our technology department to upgrade our servers, our network, and our wireless capabilities so that our students will have greater access to technology come the fall.
Letter From the Superintendent Greetings: The 2014-2015 school-year concluded with celebrations of the academic accomplishments of our students at awards ceremonies and with the graduation of the Class of 2015. I wish them all much success in their future endeavors. This year’s graduating class will hold a special place in my memory, as it was my first as a superintendent of schools. I am confident that their connections and pride in Union Springs will set them on a course toward a bright future. This summer we again turn the page as we commence the 2015-2016 academic year. This coming school year will be one of continuous growth regarding the opportunities available to our students. With the support of our community, Union Springs was able to launch a Summer Academy this year, engaging our students in STEM and literacy based project learning. More than 140 students in grades K-7 participated in this program. Many community members followed the learning of our students on our new website www.unionspringscsd.org and on Twitter @unionspringcsd. Over the first few weeks of summer, we have been working to refine our planning for a newly devised Middle School program affording our students more time in classrooms, with greater access to elective
Further this summer, our new K-3 ELA program arrived at Cayuga and our teachers have been diligently working to consider how these curricular resources can augment our already strong instructional program. Also, our transportation department has been hard at work planning new pick-up times for our elementary students in the fall so that students can have more instructional time with teachers and each building doesn’t have multiple different start times depending on when the buses arrive.
“This year’s graduating class will hold a special place in my memory, as it was my first as a superintendent of schools.” I am excited for the 2015-2016 school year, and am confident that we will continue to pursue excellence in our programming and in our schools. Please visit our new website, to learn more about the accomplishments of our students and district. We have much work to do together in the coming year, and I look forward to journey that lies before us. Educationally Yours,
Superintendent of Schools
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Athletics Awards Night On June 14, 2015, several Union Springs athletes and coaches received awards from ESPN Ithaca. Evan DeGraw and Grace VanHorn were awarded Athletes of the Year in their sports, (Track and Field and Softball respectively). Jim Hodges and Jim Bona were awarded the Boys Soccer and Softball Coaches of the Year. Jim Hodges was also awarded the Overall Coach of the Year. With the Coach of the Year award, ESPN has presented the Union Springs Central School District a check for $500 to go to a scholarship of our choice. What an honor for our local athletes and coaches.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony On May 9, 2015, some of the finest athletes and coaches in Union Springs athletic history were inducted into our sixth Hall of Fame class. Tink O’Connor, Andy Kalet, and the 1983 Varsity Boys Soccer team were all honorees. The Hall of Fame Committee would like to thank the community and its sponsors for making this event such a success!
Congratulations to all of our athletic award recipients! We are so proud of your hardwork and dedication.
2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations: The Union Springs Athletic Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2016. Nominations are due by October 1, 2015. For further information, please call Todd Salls in the Athletic Office at (315) 889-4136 or email him at tsalls@unionspringscsd.org. l Union Springs Central School District l 239 Cayuga Street l 315-889-4101 l www.unionspringscsd.org l
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Spring Athletics The Spring Athletic Season was competitive and our Union Springs Athletes were very successful. Several team IAC League Championships were won, as well as Section IV crowns individually.
The Softball program had a very successful season. The JV team only lost one game of the season. Our Varsity team won the IAC Large School North Championship and was seeded second in Sectional play. The team was eventually eliminated in the Sectional Semi-finals. The team was led by Jamison Valentino, Rachel Morgan, and Grace Van Horn, who were all named to the IAC First Team All-Stars. Grace was also named the ESPN Softball Player of the Year.
The Tennis team had some great individual performances at the IAC Tournament. Austin Tardibone placed 3rd at 1st Singles, while Ian Park had an overall individual record of 9-1 in 2nd Singles and placed 2nd at the IAC Tournament. In the exhibition portion of the tournament, 7th grader Zach DeCaro won the gold medal in IAC Boys Singles.
Ian’s overall individual record: 9-1 The Golf team had a good season finishing with an overall mark of 9-5. The team qualified for Sectionals and placed 7th at that event. Individually Jordan Anthony and Cameron Anthony led the way qualifying for the Individual Sectional Tournament at Cornell University, both were also named IAC 1st Team All-Stars. Cameron continued to shine as he qualified for the 2nd day of competition.
Team overall mark: 9-5 Varsity Baseball also continued its winning tradition. They not only backed up a divisional crown, but won their second consecutive Overall IAC Championship. Along the way they also won the Cayuga County Baseball Tournament. The team was led by 1st Team All-Stars Schyler Jennings, Nick Slobodiak, Will Vreeland, and Connor Siracusa.
2nd consecutive IAC Championship
Probably our finest performances of the season came from our Track and Field team. Although they had a successful regular season, the awards started rolling in the post-season. At the Section IV Class D Meet we had a relay team of Jared Wilmot, Josh Jenkins, Zach Balog, and Evan DeGraw win the 4 x 400 meter relay event. Zach was not done there as he also took home the individual 800 meter run championship. From there the team competed in the State Qualifier where Evan DeGraw was the overall 800 meter champion and he advanced to the NYS Track and Field Championships. Evan placed 6th overall at States and made the podium. This was the 5th consecutive season that Evan competed in the State tournament in various sports including Varsity Boys Soccer and Indoor Track.
Evan placed 6th in States
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UNION SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Union Springs Class of 2015
SPRING BOARD
Best of luck on all of your future endeavors!
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Colleges/Employment Amanda Albino – Cayuga Community College Thomas Alfieri – Keuka College Justin Alfred – Employment Stella Anderson – Cayuga Community College Katie Bower – Cayuga Community College Todd Burnett – Employment Sarah Burtless – Corning Community College
Andrew Head – Army
Halie Calkins – Cayuga Community College
Jacob Heindl – Cayuga Community College
Maia Casper – The College of Saint Rose
Madelyn Henry – Employment
Brandon Cecchini – Cayuga Community College
David Hodge – Cayuga Community College
Alexis Chehovich – Employment
Joshua Jenkin – Navy
Karissa Colombo – Army Reserves
Olivia Johnson – Tompkins Cortland Community
Morgan Cornell – Cayuga Community College
College
Mikaela Cummings – Cayuga Community College
Samuel Katovitch – Drexel University
Garrett Cunningham – Finger Lakes Community College
Michael Kerrick – Cayuga Community College
Sean Decker – Onondaga Community College
Ciara Kukiela – Cayuga Community College
Kevin Ellers – Onondaga Community College
Ayeesha Lamb – Cayuga Community College
Harry Fearon – Army
Mitchell LoMascolo – Clarkson University
Martin Fethers – Johnson & Wales University
Daniel Marquart – SUNY Canton
Craig Freligh – SUNY Delhi
Taylor McKeen – Finger Lakes Community College
Tylor Gamlen – Cayuga Community College
Rebecca Mills – Long Island University
Morgan Gilmore – University at Buffalo
Rachel Morgan – Syracuse University
Sierra Green – Employment
Morgan Mucia – Elmira College
Hunter Haff – Ithaca College
Joshua Orchard – Cayuga Community College
James Harris – Employment
Amy Owren – American University Jared Patterson – Finger Lakes Community College
“The future belongs to those who believe in the
Joshua Patti – Employment
beauty of their dreams.”
Amanda Schafer – The College of Saint Rose
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Christopher Pinckney – Penn State University Eric Prior – Employment Tyler Ross – Cayuga Community College Rebecca Schoonmaker – Cayuga Community College Cassandra Selover – Morrisville State College Andrew Shaw – Cayuga Community College
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SPRING BOARD Grace Shepard – Employment Christopher Stebbins – Employment Ashley Testa – Hobart & William Smith Colleges TraeVon Tortorici – Morrisville State College Amanda Townsend – Cayuga Community College Jamison Valentino – Cayuga Community College William Vreeland – Marines Brittany Wainwright – Medaille College Samantha Walawender – Northeastern University MacKenzie Ward – Cayuga Community College
“Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.” - Minor Myers Jr.
Owen Wawrzaszek – Cayuga Community College Taylor Wiler – Onondaga Community College
NYS Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent
Jenna Zammett – Maine College of Art
Association Scholarship - Amanda Townsend, Maia
2015 Scholarship Recipients Cayuga Community College: Antonino & Matteo Bartolotta Scholarship of Merit - Amanda Townsend
Casper, & Morgan Gilmore NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Mitchell LoMascolo, Samantha Walawender, & Samuel Katovich Oswego Teachers EFCU Scholarship - Rebecca Mills Rose Pepe Memorial Scholarship - Rebecca Mills SAGES Agricultural Scholarship - Katie Bower SEIU Support Staff Scholarship - Stella Anderson
Cayuga Community College: Dellaphane Winters Memorial Scholarship - Katie Bower Cayuga County Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 704 Award - Kevin Ellers Cayuga Fire Department - Cassandra Selover Cayuga Fire Department Ladies Division - Katie Bower Celinda A. Mallon Award - Kevin Ellers Clarence & Betty Chamberlain Scholarship Christopher Pinckney, Mitchell LoMascolo, Rachel Morgan, & Samantha Walawender
Congratulations! On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to take this opportunity to commend you on your stupendous achievement. We hope that the way ahead is even brighter.
Frontenac Historical Society and Museum Scholarship Amanda Schafer Holy Family Parish Life Committee Scholarship Rebecca Mills Kathryn Joy Gardner Memorial Scholarship - Morgan Mucia Michele J. West Scholarship - Mitchell LoMascolo Miles Uebelman Scholarship - Christopher Pinckney l Union Springs Central School District l 239 Cayuga Street l 315-889-4101 l www.unionspringscsd.org l
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2015 Scholarship Recipients (cont.)
High School Awards & Recognition
The John Howland Memorial Scholarship - Christopher
English
Pinckney
ELA 9 Highest Average: Hannah Yorkey, Kathryn
The Richard J. Moon Scholarship - Christopher
Graham, & Joan Hodges
Pinckney
Excellence in ELA 10: Brianna Hand
The Trufant Family Scholarship - Mitchell LoMascolo
ELA 11 Highest Average: Connor Coleman
Tom Weaver, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Kevin Ellers
Excellence in ELA 11: Emily Palmer, Brianna Hand,
Union Springs Alumni Golf Scholarship - Jared
Jasmin Jackson
Patterson
ELA 12 Highest Average: Maia Casper & Brittany
Union Springs Band Boosters Scholarship - Samuel
Wainwright
Katovich
English 101 Highest Average: Mitchell LaMascolo
Union Springs Class of 1961 Scholarship - Morgan Mucia
English 102 Highest Average: Samuel Katovitch
Union Springs Lions Club Scholarship - Ashley Testa &
English 10 Highest Average: Amanda Walter
Christopher Pinckney
Excellence in English 10: Erin Rindfleisch, Bridgett
Union Springs Lions Club: Dr. N. L. Woodford
Mattes, & Bailey Schafer
Scholarship - Stella Anderson
Excellence in Theater: Owen Wawrzaszek
Union Springs Lions Club: Frank Vazquez Memorial Scholarship - Amy Owren
Math
Union Springs National Honor Society - Mitchell
Algebra Highest Average: Kathryn Graham
LoMascolo, Morgan Mucia, & Thomas Alfieri
Excellence in Algebra: Brent Burgess, Amanda Daum,
Union Springs Student Government - Christopher
Hannah Yorkey, & Emma Lutkins
Pinckney, James Harris, & Rebecca Mills
Algebra II Highest Average: Taylor Gilbert & Jordan
Union Springs Teachers’ Association Scholarships -
Anthony
Amanda Schafer, Mitchell LoMascolo, Rebecca Mills,
Calculus Highest Average: Samantha Walawender
Samantha Walawender, & Samuel Katovich
Geometry Highest Average: Taylor VanEpps
Walter T. Conely Squadron #1107 Scholarship -
Excellence in Math: Michaela Tanner, Emily Button,
Christopher Pinckney & Morgan Mucia
Brianna Hand, Jasmine Jackson, Nicole Marquart,
Wegmans Scholarship - Amanda Schafer
Cassondra Raymond, Abigail Salico, Bailey Schafer,
Youth Activity Scholarship - Christopher Pinckney &
Amanda Walter
Morgan Gilmore
Math 104 Highest Average: Conner Coleman
We are so proud of our students!
Math 106 Highest Average: Amanda Townsend & Connor Coleman Math and Financial Applications Highest Average: Brittany Wainwright Pre-Calculus Highest Average: Morgan Mucia
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SPRING BOARD Foreign Language
So what is in store for the 2015 graduating class? - 75% are attending college - 15% joined the workforce - 5 graduates are joining the military or reserves
College Spanish I Highest Average: Maria Staehr College Spanish II Highest Average: Samantha Walawender Excellence in College Spanish I & II: Morgan Hand, Rebecca Mills Highest Average in Spanish 2: Cassondra Raymond & Hannah Yorkey Excellence in Spanish 2: Joan Hodges Spanish 3 Highest Average: Amanda Walter Excellence in Spanish 3: Bailey Schafer French Highest Average: Brianna Hand
Science CCC Biology Highest Average: Marieke DeSevaux Chemistry Highest Average: Nicole Marquart Earth Science Highest Average: Amanda Walter Excellence in Chemistry: Jordan Anthony & Connor Coleman Economics Highest Average: Mitchell LoMascolo Living Environment 9X Highest Average: Cassandra Porter Living Environment Highest Average: Kathryn Graham & Hannah Yorkey Science (cont.)
Physical Education Awards Physical Education Highest Average: Thomas Alfieri, Jakob Dillon, Noah Morhiser, Riley Evener, Amanda Albino, Tori Trufant, Taylor Gilbert, & Joan Hodges Perfect Attendance Awards Grade 9: Amanda Daum, Zada Seitz, & Elizabeth Sherman Grade 10: Austin Quick, TreShaun Stokes, Hannah Thurston, & Amanda Walter Grade 11: Conner Coleman & Dustin Dauerheim Grade 12: Craig Freligh
Excellence in Living Environment: Kevin Cunningham, Gwendolyn Leaf, Joan Hodges, & Bridgett Mattes Physics Highest Average: Mitchell LoMascolo Social Studies Global Studies 9 Highest Average: Amanda Daum & Kathryn Graham Excellence in Global Studies 9: Brent Burgess, Flynn Anderson, Hannah Bedell, Gwendolyn Leaf, Zahra Vaughn, Hannah Yorkey, Joan Hodges Global Studies 10 Highest Average: Bailey Schafer US History Highest Average: Emily Palmer Excellence in US History: Geneice Thomas & Abby Reese Government Highest Average: Maia Casper & Samuel Katovitch l Union Springs Central School District l 239 Cayuga Street l 315-889-4101 l www.unionspringscsd.org l
UNION SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Consistent Effort Grade 7: Zachary DeCaro, Grace Perkins, Thomas Radley, Hunter Patterson, & Victoria Forgham Grade 8: Erin Farr Good Character Grade 7: Michael Clark, Jacquelyn Huber, & Blandy Perez Grade 8: Macy Salico & Tad Patterson Most Improved Grade 7: Skyler Albino & Keyon Stokes English 7 Highest Average: Sarah McKay & Dylan Walawender Excellence in English: Sarah Lutkins & Jodie Jenkin Excellence in Reading: Madelyn Walters Excellence in Writing: Jessica Morgan
Middle School Awards & Recognition Perfect Attendance Grade 7: Sarah Lutkins, Christopher Daum, Maeve Smith, & Kaitlin VanHouten Grade 8: Mark Antonik, Emma Lutkins, & Rachel Culver Physical Education Outstanding Efforts
Social Studies 7 Highest Average: Christopher Daum Excellence in Social Studies: Thomas Radley Math 7 Highest Average: Maeve Smith & Jessica Morgan Excellence in Math: Victoria Forgham Science 7 Highest Average: Victoria Forgham & Haley Yorkey
Grade 7: Michael Cabal & Renee Park
Art 7
Grade 8: Daniel Mallon & Rachel Culver
Excellence in Art: Harley Hawker & Leslie Jakaub
Presidential Physical Fitness Recognition
Science 8
Grade 7: Dylan Walawender, Sarah Lutkins, Jodie
Highest Average: Emma Lutkins & Mark Antonik
Jenkin, Jessica Morgan, Jacquelyn Huber, & Grace
Excellence in Science: Katlyn Pratt, Telona White, &
Perkins
Collin O’Hara
Grade 8: Emma Lutkins, Zach Nickerson, Madison Dautrich, Katlyn Pratt, Chloe Pratt, & Carrie DeGraw
Social Studies 8 Highest Average: Mark Antonik Excellence in Social Studies: Emma Lutkins
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SPRING BOARD Math 8
2014-15 High Honors Awards
Highest Average: Mark Antonik
Grade 7: Maeve Smith, Sarah McKay, Dylan
Excellence in Math: Daniel Mallon, Rachel Culver, Carrie
Walawender, Christopher Daum, Jessica Morgan,
DeGraw, & Emma Wade
Sarah Lutkins, Blandy Perez, Madelyn Walters, Jodie Jenkin, Emma DeGroff, Victoria Forgham, Gabriella
Art
Balog, Michael Cabal, Riley Cunningham, Zachary
Excellence in Art: Michaela Kustyn
DeCaro, Allayna Dillon, Mason Gilbert, Kobe Haight,
Spanish I Highest Average: Telona White Excellence in Spanish I: Rachel Culver, Mark Antonik, Emma Lutkins, Katlyn Pratt, Collen O’Hara, Madison Dautrich, Chloe Pratt, Victoria Lopez-Mazariegos, Macy Salico, & Shannon Sierzenga English 8 Highest Average: Emma Lutkins Excellence in English: Macy Salico, Shannon Sierzenga, Daniel Mallon, Carrie DeGraw, Emma Wade, Casey Drechsler, Olivia Gomes, Faith Heath, Jennifer Schenck, & Morgan Mudge Excellence in Reading & Writing: Rachel Culver, Mark
Nathan Irving, Renee Park, Grace Perkins, Hunter Pettit, Thomas Radley, Ryan Walter, Brittney Waters, Allie Wilmot, & Haley Yorkey Grade 8: Mark Antonik, Emma Lutkins, Telona White, Rachel Culver, Katlyn Pratt, Collin O’Hara, Chloe Pratt, Carrie DeGraw, Macy Salico, Shannon Sierzenga, Connor DeChick, Casey Drechsler, Dominic Gomes, Olivia Gomes, Faith Heath, Daniel Mallon, Zach Nickerson, Tad Patterson, Krista Reohr, Jennifer Schenck, & Emma Wade 2014-15 Highest Academic Average Grade 7: Maeve Smith Grade 8: Mark Antonik
Antonik, Katlyn Pratt, Collin O’Hara, Chloe Pratt & Telona White 2014-15 Honor Awards Grade 7: Skyler Albino, Nichole Bouley, Hannah Calkins, Michael Clark, Christopher Ellinger, Allyson FarrellBarnhart, Harley Hawker, Jacquelyn Huber, Leslie Jakaub, Ethan Koch, Hunter Patterson, Kyriah Russell, Shannon Simons, Elaina Sochan, Keyon Stokes, Steven Szozda, Kaitlin VanHouten, & Matthew Ward 2014-15 Honor Awards (cont.) Grade 8: Kenedie Botindari, Madison Dautrich, Jeffrey Day, Erin Farr, Seth Gilmore, Blake Hahn, Michaela Kustyn, Victoria Lopez-Mazariegos, Morgan Mudge, Kian Russell, Morgan Steger, Alyson Walters, & Allison Winters
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Announcements Kathryn Joy After Prom Committee: Our First Meeting - September 15 at the High School 7:00 p.m. Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month. Any questions, please feel free to contact Mellissa Quick at 315-255-2954 or 315-730-2582.
Orientations and Preview Days:
Attention Class of 2016: Senior and baby pictures will be due October 31, 2015. Any picture handed in after this date will NOT be guaranteed in the yearbook. Please make sure that
Pre-K & Kindergarten Preview Day: Thursday,
senior pictures are on a CD or an actual photo. (The
September 3 - 9:00 a.m.
quality of the photo on a CD is much better, so it is
7th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, September 2 - 5:00
preferred). Senior pictures need to have a 0.8 aspect
p.m.
ratio. The default image size is 640 x 800 pixels at
9th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, September 2 - 7:00
300dpi. If you would like the picture(s) returned, please
p.m.
put your name on the back. Any questions? Please
School Supply Lists:
contact Ms. Viscardi at mviscardi@unionspringscsd.org or call the high school office at (315) 889-4110.
Our school supply lists can be found on the website by going to your schools’ page at: www.unionspringscsd. org. Please call the High School office if you can not locate the document.
Attention Class of 1966: The district would like to reach out to you for a future newsletter and district article. We would also like to personally invite you to next June graduation as part of your 50th year reunion. Please email knorton@
Calling All Alumni: We want to hear from you! Let us know where life has taken you after graduation and how we can best contact you for future projects. Please email: knorton@unionspringscsd.org
unionspringscsd.org for more information.
Schools Must Provide Addresses Unless Parents Decline: The No Child Left Behind Act requires that school districts send address information for all high school seniors and juniors to the armed services for recruitment purposes. However, parents have the right to request that this information not be sent for their children. To make this request, please contact the High School Guidance Office at (315) 889-4124 by September 30, 2015 and your address will be removed from the list.
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SPRING BOARD Student Information Updates: Please make sure you keep all of your information upto-date with our school offices. Student Information Updates were sent home in June by each of the elementary buildings. Information Updates for Middle and High School students will be sent with your student’s school schedule in August.
Attention Cayuga Elem. Students: Don’t forget to complete your summer reading log! Goals: Reading levels A-J - 15 picture books Reading levels K-Z - 5 chapter books (plus any picture books you like) If your goals are met, you will not only earn a charm, but you will be able to join the Principal’s Club. All forms will be entered in a drawing the first week in September. You can drop your reading logs off at Cayuga Elem. or the Springport Library at Union Springs.
Attention AJ Smith Elem Students: Remember to complete your RRR Challenge! - Run or walk a 1/2 marathon - 13.1 miles (over weeks) - Read 1,300 page (not all at once) - Right - 13 good deeds Log everything onto a calendar and be prepared to discuss your books! All successful completers will be treated to a pizza party and a movie when school resumes in September!
Please join Us: Cayuga Elem. Welcome Back Picnic Friday, September 18, 2015 6 - 7:30 p.m. AJ Smith Elem. Welcome Back Picnic Friday, September 11, 2015 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided at each picnic. Please bring a dish to pass. The PTO/Booster Club will have school spirit items for sale at each picnic! l Union Springs Central School District l 239 Cayuga Street l 315-889-4101 l www.unionspringscsd.org l
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