WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Superintendent March-Superintendent News and Notes-
March Madness is usually associated with the NCAA basketball tournament, but I think it could easily be used to describe the weather we have been experiencing. This week, we have experienced record high temperatures to welcome in March; however, we have also experienced high winds, snow and temperatures in the twenties! March Madness! Mark your calendars and plan to attend our All School Musical “The Addam’s Family” on March 24 and 25. Both shows will begin at 730 PM in the high school auditorium and are certain to entertain. Our students are so talented and we are fortunate to have wonderful teachers, Ellen Campion and Allysa Bouthillier providing direction. On March 17, students will not be in attendance; however, faculty and staff will be participating in professional development activities. Our teachers and administrators will be working on a curriculum alignment initiative and our teacher aides and assistants will be learning how to support English Language Learners and students with literacy challenges. The Mount Markham Board of Education will meet three times in March. On March 14 and 28, the board is expected to continue the budget development process. The 2017-2018 school budget will be presented to district voters on May, 16. On March 22, the board will be holding a budget workshop. During the last week of March, students in grades 3-8 will have the opportunity to take the NYS ELA assessment. Over the last two years, controversy surrounding these assessments has led many parents to “opt out” their students from participation. It is our hope that the changes made to the assessments will encourage parents to have their students participate and do their best on these tests that are federally mandated and that provide important information about our students’ progress toward meeting NYS ELA standards. Changes include shortening the tests, making the tests untimed, providing more accommodations and de-linking the tests from teacher evaluation for three years. The ELA assessment will be administered March 28-30. I am so proud of our student-athletes, coaches and parents. Each of our winter teams were competitive and each varsity team advanced to sectional play. Our girl’s volleyball team advanced to the sectional final and lost an exciting five set match to defending champion, Tully. Our boy’s volleyball team has also advanced to the sectional final. Our boy’s and girl’s basketball programs were both successful. Our girl’s fell in the second round of sectionals to Little Falls. Our wrestlers and track and field teams performed at a high level and had successful seasons, achieving personal bests in events and win totals. Congratulations to all of our junior varsity and modified athletes, coaches and parents. These groups represent the future of Mount Markham athletics. Their effort, sportsmanship, and desire to compete make me confident that the future is bright. I’d like to close this month’s News and Notes with thanks and with encouragement. The district office will say goodbye to Mary Holmes after 37 years of service to the district, the last 18 in the district office. On behalf of the board and the school community, I’d like to express my sincere thanks and best wishes to Mary. The district also said goodbye and thank you to John Cornmire, who served as a member of the board of education for nearly 15 years. With John’s departure, the board now has five members and two vacancies. I would like to encourage community members to consider this important community service opportunity. Please express your interest by picking up a board petition in the district office. Interested community members are encouraged to contact me if they have any questions about the role.
NHS Trip to Scott House by Brie Lohmann, Journalism Student On February 8th, the Juniors in National Honor Society visited the folks at the Scott House in Winfield! When they arrived everyone was ready to play a couple rounds of Bingo. The students read out the numbers, helped them fill out their boards, and joined in on the fun. Candles, candies, puzzles, and lottery tickets were given out to the winners of each round. The students even learned new ways to play bingo! The students shared their names and dream jobs with the room and conversations of wisdom and experience started. It was great for the students to take part in their community and bring some extra fun to the Scott House.
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NEWS Elementary & Middle School Edition Elementary School Student of the Week Ms. Madia UPK 1/13: Nathan Swalgin 1/27: Lily Lamb 2/10: Dallas Cole 2/17: Cassidy Bryce Mrs. Bartlett K 1/13: Mariah Snyder 1/20: Kaden Smith 1/27: Madison Wood 2/3: Ava Smith 2/10: Taylor Deak 2/17: Aliyah Bridenbecker
Mrs. Weiss UPK 1/13: Jacob Tripp 1/20: Alton King 2/3: Brealynn Trimmal 2/10: Lucas Gregory 2/17: Randy Hatch Mrs. Flanagan K 1/13: Noah Litz 1/20: Aiden Barney 1/27: Nathan Baker 2/10: Jayden Kotary 2/17: Zi’Aviya Woodard
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Middle School 2nd Qtr Honor Roll BRONZE
8th Josh Baker Savannah Banks Lydia Benjamin Dominic Case Grace Clark Jordan Craft Joseph DiNigro Dillon Donley Hailey Kelly Jake Lazare Ethan Maine Madison Marsh Matt Maugeri Jacob Mckenzie Steele Stalloch Cooper Tschaar
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Kyle Altrock Austin Bowman Anni Carroll Laura Culver Biata Curtis Olivia DeKing Mrs. Madden K Mrs. Jones K Jordan Dietz 1/13: Aryana Taylor 1/13: Evin Maine Kayla Ellis 1/20: Aubrey Beach 1/20: Samuel Scalise Matthew Evans 1/27: Kash Mickle 2/3: Isabella Bevins Caitlyn Feldman 2/3: Evelyn Dye 2/17: Nathan Farley Kiera Gallagher 2/10: Elliana Osborn st Weston Kelly Miss. Allen 1 st Emma Kocienda 1/13: Sophie Bridger Mrs. Havens 1 Dylan McMahon 1/20: Zymar Butler 1/20: Cordelia Dziuban Alyssa Northrop 1/27: Emily Wilder 1/27: Leah Eck Chris Piechowicz 2/3: Alex Ritzel 2/3: Elleott Dygert Jack Reed 2/10: Ian Kantor 2/10: Elliott Dygert Connor Roberts 2/17: Mia Graziano Mrs. Koch 1st Makayla 1/13: Carson Hungerford Mrs. Nower 1st Schoonover 1/20: Aydin Congdon 1/13: Gracie Kristoferson Shana Simmons 1/27: Natalie Wheelock 1/20: Awtynn Willson Alivia Stephan 2/3: Victoria Cacilhas 1/27: Colby Hobard Zoey Sterling 2/3: Troy Caswell Thomas Stubley st Mrs. Jakubowski 1 2/17: Alyviah Woodin Jerimiah Wood 1/13: Jake Reynolds 1/27: Wyatt Beach 1/27: Helana Johnston
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OPTIMIST CLUB YOUTH OF THE MONTH JANUARY
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Lydia Bowee Kylee Burke Michelle Burton Ethan Darby Kaelin Fournier Ethan Helin Hailee Hilts Dyllon Iorio Christian McNair Thomas Monty Hannah Moxham Mallory Poland Novelyn Samson Angel Testa Emily Walker
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Jennah Barrett Marleigh Case Logan Clark Madison Deak Alexis Fitch Kaitlyn Fitch Sarah Foster Joselyn Fournier Cassandra Gates Chelsea Hayes Emily Howard Madison Lockwood Elizabeth Makuch Emily Mcclave Joseph Sanzo Mya Taylor-Wilcox Jordan Treen
Aidan Ainslie Rebecca Brutsky Mackenzie Doyle Lauren Entwistle Hayleigh Gates Katie Livingston Katherine Loomis Morgan Merritt Chelsea Osborn Olivia Ostrander
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Delaney Beardsley Griffen Doyle Catherine Huntley Lauren Jones Stepheny Vriesema Madelyn Landgren Melanie Sterling
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Maddie Albers Jeremiah Boyko Madison Clark Jacob Dahms Gabrielle Dixon Samantha Doyle Luke Edwards Zoe Hoke Reilly Jones Hayden Larmon Emily Oliver Hannah Pcola Amber Piersma Sara Thayer Madeline Washburn Aidan Weeks Kestrel Zimpel
6th Trinity Bailey Derek Case Haylie Dean Sara Entwistle Rachel Harris Nathan Hartman Ethan Howard Liam Kulczak Klarissa Lewosko Benjamin Lohmann William Lunny Jr Bryce Lynch Joanna Owen Morgan Sayers Jonathan Schlaepfer Bennett Schoonover Ethan Siega Abbie Trevor
6th Abbie Ainslie Ryan Denton Caroline Entwistle Kevin Gates MacKenzie Roth Darien Williams
5th Owen Allen Gavin Beardsley Rebecca Mcclave Violet Ough
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5th Drake Alsante Kendal Benedict Olivia Bevins Josh Bowee Madaline Briggs Justin Dahms Brianna Edson Devyn Finch Olivia Foley Joseph Haynes Kylie Howard Dominic Jones Madison Jones Paige Korosec Kaydence Loomis Christian McNair Jacob Senko Cassandra Siega Allen Vanderbeck Mia Walker
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5th Aubrey Hartman Parents: Janet & Steve Hartman Awards: MMTA & Star of the Week Outside Activities: Youth Soccer Future Goals: To become a Chef. Teacher Comments: Hardworking and dedicated, gives her best effort with everything she does, a lovely young lady and positive role model for her peers, a pleasure to have in class.
Addison Jones Parents: Dan & AnneMarie Jones School Activities: MMAYA Soccer & Softball Awards: MMTA Outside Activities: Indoor Soccer, horseback riding, golf Future Goals: College and possible get a degree in Equine Science
Samuel Brustky Nathaniel Carroll Shelby Clark Virginia Culver Lucas Entwistle Kaitlyn Humphreville ReganneJones Marissa Kulczak Hayley Lee Lana Mahar Haley Otis Trissa Palmer Wyatt Young
5th Grader Olivia Bevins
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