MO BOCES - Quarter 1 - Newsletters

QUARTER 1 2025

CONNECTED CAMDEN NEWSLETTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Connected District Bulletin Connected Partners Collaborations & Contributions Training Highlights Initiative Wide Highlights Staff

“YOU GOT POTENTIAL!!

‘ENERGY’” & MAKE YOUR OWN BUBBLES

Camden’s own Professor K wowed families with an exciting lesson on chemistry and potential energy! Attendees watched thrilling demonstrations that showcased chemical reactions in action before getting the chance to conduct their own experiments. Students launched Alka-Seltzer rockets and tested their aim with slingshots, bringing science to life through hands-on discovery and fun.

After the chemistry excitement, creativity took center stage as students designed their own bubble wands and decorated containers for homemade bubble mix. With paint pens, pipe cleaners, and beads, the young scientists showed off their artistic flair—ending the day with colorful creations and big smiles.

QUARTER 1 2025

CONNECTED CANASTOTA NEWSLETTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Connected District Bulletin Connected Partners Collaborations & Contributions Training Highlights Initiative Wide Highlights Staff

BACKHaircut TO SCHOOL Night

Back to School Haircut Night was a success! Over 30 students received a fresh look to start the school year, thanks to the generosity of our local stylists who donated their time.

With plenty of smiles all around, the event provided more than just haircuts—it helped students feel confident and ready for a great year ahead.

QUARTER 1 2025

CONNECTED MADISON NEWSLETTER

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COMMUNITY PICNIC

Families kicked off the school year with a bang at a fun-filled event featuring a free picnic dinner prepared and served by the MCS cafeteria staff! Entertainment included bounce houses from 3 Brothers Party and Tent Rental, Bippy’s Balloons and Face Painting, and a visit from Princess Belle. Community partners and school-based organizations were on hand to share resources and connect with families.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Connected District Bulletin Connected Partners Collaborations & Contributions Training Highlights Initiative Wide Highlights Staff

A special thank you to all our participating partners: Freedom Guide Dogs, CNY BMX, Madison Ambulance, Madison Fire Department, Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028, Madison Yearbook Committee, Colgate University Women’s Basketball, Madison County CCE, Oneida County CCE Child

Care Council, NYPENN Girl Scouts, Good News Center, Hamilton Public Library, Madison County CAP Healthy Families, ICAN, Lifeplan, Madison County Youth Bureau, Madison County Rural Health, Madison County Public Health, Madison County Foster Care Program, Madison Democratic Committee, Madison Foreign Language and Culture Club, Madison Teachers Association, Madison Optimist Club, Madison PTO, Madison SADD, Madison School Counselors, and Madison Student Council!

QUARTER 1 - 2025

CONNECTED ROME NEWSLETTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Connected District Bulletin Connected Partners Collaborations & Contributions Training Highlights Initiative Wide Highlights Staff

Getting (RE)Connected Getting (RE)Connected

The Rome Connected Team is excited to begin another year supporting families and removing barriers so every student can thrive. We’re proud to partner with the Rome City School District in advancing the goals of its 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and living out its new mission, vision, and values. As a Connected Community School, each building serves as a HUB for the community—a central space where families, educators, and partners unite to ensure every child is supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our HUBs offer essentials like food, clothing, and school supplies, while also serving as welcoming spaces where students can belong and grow. Through partnerships with teachers and more than 500 community organizations, we enrich classroom learning and host free family events that strengthen home– school–community connections. As we move forward together, we’re grateful for the trust and collaboration that allow our work to flourish. Like the Rome tree, our Connected branches continue to grow—reaching further each year to support students, families, and the community we proudly call home.