June 2013
Congratulations to the Class of 2013 and to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Congratulations to Valedictorian Morgan LeBlanc. Morgan is the son of Mathew and Susan LeBlanc. During his time at Morrisville-Eaton, Morgan has played tennis, soccer, and is currently a member of the track team. Morgan is the webmaster for the National Honor Society, a representative for the student government, and a member of the chamber choir. Morgan has been an active participant in the Colgate Seminar program and has also participated in the NYSSMA competition for guitar and vocal. Outside of school, Morgan volunteers at the Hamilton Center for the Arts and the Community Action Program. In the fall Morgan will be attending Vassar College. He is currently undecided on his major but has interests in music, neuroscience and English.
Congratulations to Salutatorian Jessica Chandler. Jessica is the daughter of Nicole Benedict and James Chandler and Joshua Fleitz. During her time at Morrisville-Eaton, Jessica has played volleyball, soccer, and is currently a member of the track team and has participated in the school musicals. Jessica had the lead role in this year’s musical Guys and Dolls. Jessica is currently President of the senior class, President of National Honor Society, and involved in the Girl’s Athletic Association. In her junior year she represented Morrisville-Eaton at Girl’s State. Outside of school, Jessica dances at the Crystal Kay School of Dance. Jessica has also volunteered at the DSO home in Morrisville. In the fall, Jessica will attend Morrisville State College for Business Administration. I would like to congratulate all the graduates of the Class of 2013 and their families. I am proud of each of you and your accomplishments. I wish all of you success in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Christopher A. Brewer
Christopher A. Brewer Middle/High School Principal
Class of 2013 Commencement Ceremony
Friday, June 21, 2013 7:00 PM Middle/High School
DISTRICT NEWS A Message From
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On behalf of the Morrisville-Eaton Board of Education, I want to thank our district residents for their overwhelming support of the 2013-2014 budget. The 207-71 vote reflects a 74% approval of our efforts to meet our educational commitment to students, while at the same time acknowledging the financial challenges faced by our district residents. Additionally, the bus proposition passed with a 195-52 margin and Melanie Martin was re-elected to a 3-year term. I also want to thank those who filled out a feedback form. I will be sharing those comments with the Board members, and we will be mindful of the issues and concerns that have been raised. People continue to be concerned about the programs and opportunities no longer available because of program and staff cuts made over the past four years. A few shared their belief that the per-student spending was not justified given the performance of students on standardized testing and declining enrollment. There were numerous questions and comments regarding the merger study. Many expressed concern about the Board not allowing the community to weigh in on whether to continue with the study when it comes back from the State Education Department. I can assure everyone that our Board is unanimous in the belief that any decision about a potential merger must be based on a vote of the community. There was also concern about what the Hamilton district may or may not do when the study is returned. While there is nothing we can do about the decision Hamilton will make in this regard, I think there is a need for the Board and myself to re-communicate the academic and financial factors that led to our decision to investigate a possible merger with Hamilton rather than with Madison and/or Stockbridge Valley. The motivation for moving ahead with a study with Hamilton lies in the fact that the tax rates between our two communities is very similar, but much higher in the other two. The preliminary study data indicates that this merger could result in improved educational opportunities, and at the same time a lower tax rate in both districts. A merger with Madison or Stockbridge however, would mean a significant tax savings in those districts with a much more modest, flat, or even increased tax rate for Morrisville-Eaton. So it was the potential for educational program improvements and tax realities that led to the decision to conduct the study with Hamilton. Again, thank you for your support and input. The future will continue to be challenging, but we have a very dedicated staff, a supportive community and most importantly – very talented and deserving children who depend on us to help them reach their full potential.
Sincerely, Michael R. Drahos, Superintendent
2012-2013 End
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Day Date Middle/High School Elementary School Monday June 10th Last Regular School Day Regular School Day Tuesday June 11th Regents (AM & PM) Regular School Day Wednesday June 11th Regents (AM & PM) Regular School Day Thursday June 13th Regents (AM & PM) Regular School Day Friday June 14th Regents (AM & PM) Regular School Day Monday June 17th Regents (AM & PM) Regular School Day Tuesday June 18th Regents (AM & PM) 11:15 a.m. dismissal, a.m. & p.m. Pre-K meet in the morning Wednesday June 19th Regents & RCT (AM & PM) 11:15 a.m. dismissal, a.m. & p.m. Pre-K meet in the morning Thursday June 20th RCT (AM) Superintendent’s Conf. Day - No students Friday June 21st No School No School BOCES Programs: • June 10th - Last day for BOCES C.T.E. Programs (available all day). • June 10th - Last day for Middle/High School BOCES Programs for students with special needs. • June 18th - Last full day for Elementary School BOCES Programs for students with special needs. • June 19th - Half day for Elementary School BOCES Programs for students with special needs.
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DISTRICT NEWS 2013 Instruction and Non-Instructional Employee of the Year Morrisville-Eaton is blessed with many dedicated staff members committed to fostering a strong and positive learning community. While it is hard to single out any individual, each year the Board of Education recognizes an employee of the year from both our instructional and non-instructional staff. On behalf of our Board of Education, I would like to congratulate each of the nominees for the 2013 Employee of the Year. This year’s instructional nominees were: Michele Cesta, Beth Geatrakas, Laurie Haswell, Jacqueline Storer, and Molly Wheaton. The non-instructional nominees were: Linda Bataille, Richard Bowie, Mike Corpin, Sandy Eaton, Janice Goff, and Marva Maciag. Marva and Beth were ultimately chosen as the 2013 recipients.
Pictured above from left to right: Marva Maciag, Mr. Drahos and Beth Geatrakas
Marva began working for M-ECS in 1988, which makes this her 25th year, or silver anniversary. Marva actually received multiple nominations for the recognition this year and each of the nominations was endorsed by multiple people including parents, teachers, colleagues, and district residents. These nominations include “modeling good citizenship, treating all children and colleagues with respect and providing a nurturing and compassionate environment. During the past quarter century she has worn many hats from serving in the cafeteria, playground, hallways, and most recently in the kindergarten playground. She has been described by previous supervisors with words such as “flexible, sense of humor, dependable, and team player”. At the recognition ceremony, Mr. Drahos added, “I would add my own observation that when I see Marva working with kids, she is genuinely invested in their well being.” Beth also received multiple nominations from her colleagues this year. Beth joined our learning community in January of 1996 as the school media specialist. The characteristics used to describe Beth include, unfailingly positive, excellent resource, dedicated to learning, tireless and genuine. Her professionalism, commitment to high standards, ability to work with others, and knowledge of her field of expertise led previous administrators to refer to her an integral part of the learning community. Rather than coasting into her final years, Beth has been committed to providing the instruction which will be critical to library and research skills for all of our students. She was committed to making sure our students were college and career ready before that was even a State Education catch phrase.
PTO News As the school year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the PTO volunteers who have assisted at so many activities throughout the year! Most recently we have provided support to the following activities: Community Appreciation Dessert during the budget vote, Junior Prom, Writer’s Jubilee by providing volunteers as well as breakfast and lunch for the presenters, ice cream for all teachers and staff for Teacher Appreciation week, snacks for all students in grades 3 – 8 for each day of state testing; ice cream for the Elementary Honor Roll receptions, a free yearbook and gift certificate to a restaurant in Morrisville for each grade at the Middle/High School Honor Roll receptions as well as a cafeteria snack for each honor roll recipient, movie nights and Kindergarten welcome bags. In the near future we will be providing monetary support for the admission fee for the 5th grade trip to Civil War Days, the 1st grade etiquette trip to the Purple Salamander, the 6th grade bon voyage breakfast, the 8th grade picnic and the Senior breakfast, which are still to come. We will also be providing a scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing a degree in the education field. Finally, I would like to thank parents. Your assistance in our Gertrude Hawk candy sale, Box Tops for Education, school pictures and purchasing MECS clothing provides PTO with the funds we need to be able to sponsor all of these activities. I hope everyone has a great summer and please consider joining PTO in the fall! We are always looking for volunteers. Lynda Lehr, PTO President
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ELEMENTARY NEWS Mrs. Smith’s Class Goes to Washington by Air Mail! Shortly after the presidential election, Mrs. Smith’s 4th grade class wrote the President of the United States. They shared problems that concerned 4th graders. They asked President Obama if he could help solve some of their concerns. During the month of March, an official letter was received from the White House! It was an exciting day to know that our letters had been read by the President. We were so proud that he acknowledged the importance of the 4th grade students’ opinions and concerns at Morrisville-Eaton!
Third Grade Writing Stars! On Friday, May 17, 2013, four ER Andrews 3rd graders were honored at the Colgate Bookstore in Hamilton, NY. These students wrote and illustrated fantasy stories for the Chenango Valley Scribes Young Writers and Illustrators Contest.
Elementary End of the Year Schedule June 3rd - Grade 4 Written Science Test June 4th - Grade 2 to Roger’s June 5th – PTO June 6th – Kindergarten Recognition June 7th – Kindergarten visitation day June 7th - Grade 5 to Peterboro June 11th - Pre-K Recognition June 12th – Grade 2 to library June 12th - Last day for Head Start June 13th - Banking in our School Assembly at 9:30 a.m. June 13th – Picnic June 14th – Fun Day June 14th - 6th Grade Bon Voyage Breakfast June 17th – Grade 4/5 Concert at 9:30 a.m. June 17th - Visit Next Year’s Classroom in the afternoon June 18th – Awards Assembly at 9:30 a.m. June 18th - Half Day - 11:15 Dismissal June 19th – Moving Up Day at 9:30 a.m. June 19th - Half Day - 11:15 Dismissal Thank you to our ER Andrews "Manners Madness" citizens! Many students demonstrated terrific manners during the month of March!
Congratulations Nicholas Brady, Lacey Priest, Hailey Hoffman, and Makenzie Thomas!
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ELEMENTARY NEWS
A Message From the Elementary Principal The school year is winding down and summer is almost here! Continue learning with your child this summer. Read different kinds of materials together: books, the comic pages, magazines, etc. Find a good book of jokes and read those to each other. Take a walk with a book about birds or plants and identify some together. Read about places to go and plan a visit. We have many great resources in our area including the Abolition Hall of Fame and Gerrit Smith Estate in Peterboro, the newly opened Eaton Museum, the Great Swamp Conservancy in Canastota, and the Chenango Canal Trail which starts in Hamilton and goes through Bouckville. Local libraries are also sponsoring children’s programs this summer. Look for information on these during our last week of school.
Second graders Josh & Evan have their books signed by Jerry Pinkney.
Time spent learning together shows your child that learning is important to you, helps increase your child’s knowledge, and gives you a shared experience. What could be better than that?! As always, thank you for your continued support in your children’s education. Have a nice summer! Sincerely,
Debra Dushko
First grader Natalie Luna poses with Jerry Pinkney and the drawing he did based on a birthday party (it was Natalie’s birthday that day).
Debra Dushko Elementary School Principal
Illustrator & Caldecott Winner, Jerry Pinkney visits Illustrator & Caldecott winner, Jerry Pinkney visited E.R. Andrews Elementary students on Friday, April 19th. Mr. Pinkney is the well-known illustrator of over 100 books for children and the winner of the 2010 Caldecott Award, five Caldecott Honor Awards and Coretta Scott King Awards. He has been illustrating children’s books since 1964 and his books provide positive images for African-American children and other children of color. During the weeks leading up to his visit, all of the students heard stories and had lessons planned around Mr. Pinkney’s books during library class. Each class contributed to our school’s version of The Lion & the Mouse, based on Mr. Pinkney’s wordless book of the same name. The three versions of the story can be seen in the elementary halls – one is in the main hall; one in the hall next to the gym, and the third is in the library hall. Stop down to the elementary school and read them! Mr. Pinkney gave three presentations to the students throughout the day on Friday, and signed books. He talked with the grades about how he got into illustrating and demonstrated Jerry Pinkney demonstrates his his drawing technique for the students. drawing technique.
All of the students were excited about Mr. Pinkney’s visit with us and all had a good time. Mr. Pinkney was impressed by the way our students behaved and the way our teachers interacted with the students. He also said that our school was full of love and that our students were in a good place. He mentioned that this was one of the best school visits he’s had. Kudos to our students and teachers!!
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DISTRICT NEWS Writers’ Jubilee 2013 This year’s Writers’ Jubilee was held on Saturday, April 20th. It was a fun and exciting day for all who attended. This year’s keynote speaker was Jerry Pinkney. Mr. Pinkney is an illustrator and Caldecott Winner from Westchester County, NY. During his keynote speech, he talked about how he got started in illustrating, the person who influenced him the most, and the obstacles he’s overcome. Mr. Pinkney also did two workshops on Saturday, where he talked more about illustrating and demonstrated his drawing techniques.
Christie Casciano and Rose Mary Moziak talk with Writers’ Jubilee participants about creating a graphic novel.
This year there were 22 workshops during the two sessions on Saturday morning. These workshops were given by 18 presenters, which include many local people. Local author Barbara Linsley from Brookfield gave presentations on how to paint a picture with your words, and Tom Lemery gave acting tips and tricks. Ian Domes let participants experience what it was like being a photographer and a model for an hour, and local news anchor, Christie Casciano and her sister, Rose Mary Moziak presented on how to create a graphic novel. Brynn & Daniel Semeraro taught participants the basic of Improv; local author, Dorothy Stacy, had participants creating creepy menus and several local poets showed participants how to express themselves in poetry. Our own Mrs. Lake had participants making “edible” poetry; Mrs. Phillips help participants create a scrapbook page with their own photos and Mrs. Holmes taught how to make pop-up cards. The Writers’ Jubilee cover was designed by our own up-and-coming artist, Dale Lake, who received a signed program from Mr. Pinkney. The workshops varied in theme, but all had something to do with communication. There were workshops on poetry, publishing manuscripts, pop-up cards, writing stories, photography, acting, and much, much more. The event was attended by 150+ students (and adults) from Morrisville and surrounding school districts. In addition to the workshops, the participants could peruse the Scholastic Book Fair and Colgate Bookstore and have their books signed by the authors and illustrators. The PTO put on a delicious spread for the presenters in the library. The day was enjoyed by all who attended (participants, presenters, and volunteers alike). A HUGE Thank You to: the Board of Education, the MECS administration, the faculty and staff, the custodial and cafeteria staff, the PTO, the Colgate Bookstore, and area businesses and associations for their support of this event. A special thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate their time and talents in making the Writers’ Jubilee a successful day.
Third grader, Baylee Pierce, tries her hand at calligraphy during the Writers’ Jubilee.
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Ian Domes demonstrates how to use a camera during his photography workshop.
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Amanda Miller assists participants as they try “split-personality” writing.
Jackie Groves assists a participant in making a handcrafted card during her “Lions, tigers, and bears –oh my!” workshop.
Local musician, Pamme Swan, sings while the participants draw.
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE/HIGH NEWS E. R. Andrews Elementary School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Grade 4
Grade 5 Honor High Honor Honor High Honor Austin, Jacob Akers, Maximilian Eastman, Olivia Domes, Lily Avgenikos, Michael Bagnall , Catherine Eaton, Lexus Ford, Jackson Bartlett, Elizabeth-Ann Berry, Steven Hazard, Caden Fox, Nicholas Caruso, Hannah Doroshenko, Heather Jayson, Evelyn Griffin, Scott Kochman, Brian Jr. Koehl, Delaney Cast, Jessica Henry, Haley McCoy, Joah LaFever, Alexis Colvin, Robin Hilliard, Ariana Orth, Lily Sgarlata, Victoria Compoli, Dauson Hosler, Logan Parkhurst, Landon Vaill, Connor Dailey, Ashton Hynes, Daniel Patrick, Julia Vaill, Carter Eaton, Tanner Jacobs, Amy VanDusen, Samanatha Newton, McKenzie ManWarren, Shawna Waltz, Kendra Pearsall, Kyle Markowski, Alexander Zheng, Darren Thompson, Ciara Martinez, Ava Vedder, Andrew Migonis, Mollie Ward, Emma-Lee Moskvich, Jenniefer Warner, Eric Muscarella, Tanner Wiley, Carter Palmer, Katelyn Pittman, Paul Vedder, Theresa Vedder, William Young, Danika
Grade 6 Honor
High Honor
Chandler, Kimberly Grabow, Kirsten Gutierrez, K'shon Shelton, Collin Spring, Elizabeth Strong, Zachary Szewczyk, Cole Wiley, Trevor
Boyden, Shelbie Camp, Gabriel Cranwell, Megan Goodwin, Harlee Moskvich, Eric Ogrydziak, Connor O'Hara, Lyla Phillips, Morgan Robbins, Delia Warner, Kady
The Lions Club Student Service Award Recipients for April are Bradley Smalley and Alexander Clark Bradley Smalley, a sophomore, is the son of Christine and Greg Smalley. At M-ECS he participates in football, basketball and track & field. He also plays trumpet in the band and participated in the pit band for the high school musical. Brad is very active in his community by helping with youth groups and as the game director for the Vacation Bible School. He also assists helping clean, and cutting the grass at the church. Brad plans on going to college, but is still undecided in the area of study. Keep up the good work and great attitude! Alexander Clark, a senior, is the son of Almeda and Richard Clark. At M-ECS he enjoys playing soccer and tennis. Alex attends Computer Programming at Madison-Oneida BOCES and placed first in the Skills USA competition for technical computer applications. He will travel to Kansas in June to compete at the National level. Alex is a member of the National Honor Society, the Technical Honor Society at BOCES and in Warriors for Change. He volunteers his time by helping with the elementary picnic, as a counselor in training at Camp Lookout, traveling to Louisiana with Operation Southern Comfort and by helping the Eaton Fire Department as a junior member, all while holding two jobs. He presently is a BOCES student completing a technology internship in our district under the watchful eye of Joe Willis. Alex plans on attending college. He has been nominated by Congressman Bill Owens to attend West Point Military Academy or he may attend RIT majoring in Computer Science. We wish you the best upon your graduation.
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MIDDLE/HIGH NEWS The Lions Club Student Service Award Recipients May are Nicholas Krause and Avery Snyder
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Nicholas Scott Krause, a junior, is the son of Timothy and Christine Krause. At MECS Nick participates in track & field, is a member of the Leos Club and the National Honor Society. He is attending the SAT Program at Colgate and is studying guitar. He volunteers his guitar playing at church and also plays in the sound board every Sunday. Nick has volunteered his time by going to Louisiana with the Operation Southern Comfort group. Nick was nominated to attend Boys State this summer. Nick plans on attending college after graduation. He is interested in studying criminal justice and working for the U.S. Government or homeland security. Keep up the good job! Avery Snyder, a junior, is the daughter of Cynthia and William Snyder. At M-ECS she participates in varsity tennis, is a member of the National Honor Society, Leo’s Club, is the junior class vice president, attends Colgate High School Seminars and is in the Chamber Choir. Outside of school she is in the Cazenovia School of Ballet studying jazz, ballet and modern dance, a member of the Munson-Williams Proctor Arts Institute School of Dance and enjoys studying the piano. She attended the Colgate Science and Sports Summer Camp and the NYS DEC Park Forest Camp. Even after all this, Avery finds time to volunteer in her community. She helps at the Community Action, the Morrisville Community Church and the public library. Avery plans to attend college to study biological sciences. Go Avery!
The Lions Club Student Service Award Recipients June are Helen Judge and Jessica Chandler
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Helen Judge, a sophomore, is the daughter of Susan and Bryon Judge. At M-ECS, she participates in field hockey, volleyball and track & field. She has gone to Camp Fiver Children’s Foundation and participated in Art Camp. Helen helps out with the Hamilton FFA function at the NYS Fair and Farm Days. She is involved at the Eaton Community Bible Church and has helped with the community Christmas baskets. Helen plans on going to college and is interested in studying physical therapy or forensics. Good job! Jessica Chandler, a senior, is the daughter of Nicole Benedict and James Chandler. At M-ECS, she plays varsity soccer, volleyball and track & field. She also participates in dance outside of school. Jessica is the president of her senior class, a member of the National Honor Society and GAA. She also has participated in the high school musicals. Her community involvement has been helping with blood drives at school, Christmas shopping for the GAA, Easter egg hunts, and AYSO soccer games. She has also assisted in the local group home and with events by the CNY DSO. Jessica plans on attending Morrisville State College for her bachelors degree. Best of luck in your future endeavors!
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MIDDLE/HIGH NEWS Girls State 2013
Colgate High School Seminars These students in the 11th and 12th grade participated in the 2012-2013 Colgate High School Seminars Program. Since 1959 Colgate has been offering high school students a way to experience a bit of college life. Mini seminars introduce students to topics at a college level format. The professors teach a broad range of subjects not available in high school. Some examples of these mini seminars are: dance of all kinds, poetry, astronomy, biology, acting, wall climbing, psychology and life sciences. Pictured below starting with the top row from left to right are: Paige Foster, Brittney Granger, Lacy Westcott and Shelby Jones Pictured in the bottom row from left to right are: Kim Bergman, Adam Montanye, Morgan LeBlanc, Avery Snyder, Phil Wang Not pictured: Taylor Leonard
The annual selection of participants for the American Legion Girls State Program has been completed for the 2013 school year. The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring the Morrisville-Eaton student. Carrie Eastman, daughter of Constance and Gary Eastman, has been selected to participate in this year’s program. Lacy Westcott, daughter of Denise and Michael Westcott has been chosen as the alternate. Girls State will take place at The State University of New York in Brockport. The American Legion Auxiliary would like to thank the Morrisville Lions Club for their contribution to the Girls State Program.
Boys State 2013
NYSSMA Seventeen students from the middle/high school participated in the New York State School Music Association annual solo/small ensemble festival at Norwich High School during the weekend of May 3rd. Similar festivals are held in every NYSSMA zone in New York State between April and June. All of our Morrisville-Eaton students scored at the “excellent” or “outstanding” level. These are the top 2 ratings of the 4 possible categories. Two of our students, junior Jocelyn Martin (pictured below to the right), and senior Brittney Granger (pictured below to the left), received perfect scores on their NYSSMA vocal solos! Congratulations to all of our student musicians!
This year’s participants:
The annual selection of participants for the American Legion Boys State Program has been completed for the 2013 school year. American Legion Post #163 is sponsoring the Morrisville-Eaton students. Nicholas Krause, son of Christine and Timothy Krause, Wyatt Morris, son of Denise LodorMorris and Mark Morris, and Matthew Roher, son of Emilie and Robert Roher, have all been chosen to participate in this year’s program. Boys State will take place at The State University of New York in Morrisville.
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7th grade: Katrina Campbell, Ariathne Avgenikos, Tiffany Bagnall, Maddison Newton, Owen Snyder & Sergey Scoville 8th grade: Alyssa Smalley, Wesley Luce, & Matt Sullivan 10th grade: Jocelyn Martin, Adriana Acosta, & Bradley Smalley 11th grade: Sandra Clark & Kayla Nodecker 12th grade: Jessica Chandler, Hayley Klein, & Brittney Granger 10
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE/HIGH NEWS Peterboro Civil War Living History Education Day On Friday, June 7, 2013 the Smithfield Community Association will host the Peterboro Civil War Living History Education Day. Re-enactors from all over the eastern United States travel to Peterboro for the annual Civil War Weekend event. This year the weekend fundraising event will be held on June 8th and 9th. The weekend kicks off with an educational day for 5th grade students on Friday, June 7. One hundred seventy fifth graders from the M-ECS, Madison, Hamilton and Stockbridge Valley Central School districts will take part in the program.
Our Dandy Digestive System! Students in 3P have been learning about their body systems! We measured yarn the length of our digestive system, from the start of the esophagus to the end of the large intestine. We were amazed at how long our digestive system actually is. The yarn went from our classroom door to Mr. Martin’s door! That’s a lot to be kept right inside our bodies!
The event gives the students an opportunity to see and talk with reenactors of historic soldiers, nurses, medics, and even President Abraham Lincoln in person. The students will talk to people who dedicate much time researching the subject through primary documents like family diaries, letters, and photographs. While in Peterboro, students will also tour the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum at the Smithfield Community Center. This year the students will view a facsimile of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation also found upstairs in the center. The students spend the weeks before the event studying the Civil War era, and the 19th century social movements that influenced the lives of Americans, making it one of the biggest topics covered in the 5th grade social studies curriculum. They concentrate on what it was like to live in that time, and the Living History Day is a perfect way to compliment the students’ studies. Morrisville-Eaton teacher and member of Smithfield Community Association, Mrs. Carrie Martin, has coordinated the Peterboro Civil Living History Day for the past 9 years. It offers so many students from the region a wonderful opportunity to learn how important their local history is in relation to the larger history of the United States. The M-ECS fifth grade classes wish thank the Smithfield Community Association, The 12th US, and the Civil War Heritage Foundation for providing this event. We also thank the PTO for helping with the admission, and MECS seniors and Camden High School history students for presenting and helping out with the event.
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Pictured to the right: Jason modeled this system by wearing the smock!
Upcoming Events for the Class of 2013
The remainder of this quickly-coming-to-an-end school year will be a busy one for the seniors. Here are some important dates and events to keep in mind and mark on your calendars. Wednesday, June 19th - Senior Dinner Dance at the Dibbles Inn, Vernon from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8th - Sunday, June 9th - Senior trip to Darien Lake. Friday, June 21st - Senior Breakfast / Graduation Rehearsal, beginning at 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast, rehearsal and a slide show will take place during this time. All seniors must attend and will receive caps and gowns at this time. Please RSVP with a number attending for the breakfast to Kathy Roher at 684-9121. Friday, June 21st - Senior photos will start at 5:00 p.m. Senior photos will be available through Kyric Designs Photography – www.kyricdesigns.com Friday, June 21st - Graduation! 7pm, outside by the football field, weather permitting. Graduation will be held in the gymnasium if the weather does not cooperate. We plan to let students know by the end of rehearsal in the morning if graduation will be held outdoors or not, based on the forecast for that day.
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MIDDLE/HIGH NEWS June 2013 Regents Schedule Tuesday, June 11th 8:00 a.m. Comprehensive English 12:00 p.m. Living Enviornment Wednesday, June 12th 8:00 a.m. U.S. History & Government 12:00 p.m. Integrated Algebra Thursday, June 13th 8:00 a.m. Global History & Geography 12:00 p.m. Physical Setting/Physics Friday, June 14th 8:00 a.m. Physical Setting/Earth Science 12:00 p.m. Algebra 2/Trigonometry 12:00 p.m. RCT in Mathematics Monday, June 17th 8:00 a.m. RCT in Global Studies 12:00 p.m. RCT in Reading Tuesday, June 18th 8:00 a.m. Physical Setting/Chemistry 12:00 p.m. RCT in U.S. History & Government Wednesday, June 19th 8:00 a.m. Geometry 12:00 p.m. RCT in Science Thursday, June 20th 8:00 a.m. RCT in Writing Friday, June 21st Rating Day
College Acceptances Rain Dutcher Elmira College Lydia Frawley Finger Lakes Community College Olivia McAdams Texas State University and Morrisville State College
June 2013
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DISTRICT NEWS Teachers Wear Blue Jeans for Scholarship
NEWS FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE As the end of the spring season is upon us we would like to thank all the athletes and their parents for a successful and enjoyable sports year. We would also like to congratulate Jessica Chandler and Alex Clark as they have been selected to represent Morrisville-Eaton as our Section III Scholar Athletes.
Have you ever walked into either the elementary or middle-high school on a Friday and wondered why the teachers are wearing blue jeans? It is not just a dress down day. Those blue jeans are supporting great opportunities at Morrisville-Eaton CSD. Each Friday faculty and staff have the opportunity to pay for the privilege of wearing blue jeans to work. At the elementary school this money is used to fund the annual Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) program. At the Middle-High School this money is used to fund the annual faculty/staff commencement awards and to help members of our school community during times of need. This year, the middle-high school staff has raised and given away over $1000.
Morrisville-Eaton Faculty Association Gives Back If you are a member of a labor union, have you ever wondered where all of the money you pay in union dues goes? For members of the Morrisville-Eaton Faculty Association a good amount of that money goes back into our learning community. This year our association has given over $1000 in donations. All of these donations go to programs that directly benefit the students of Morrisville-Eaton. Some of the programs our dues supported this year include the GAA Christmas Program, the Morrisville Area Children’s Christmas program, the MECS Yearbook, Parents as Reading Partners, the HOBY Student Leadership Conference, and the Writers’ Jubilee.
From the Health Office
Varsity Football, Soccer and Field Hockey - August 19th Modified Football - August 26th Modified Soccer and Field Hockey - September 3rd Just a reminder that in order to practice you must have an updated physical every year. The physicals will be given on Thursday, August 1st at 8:30 a.m. These will take place at the middle/high school.
The 2013 Prom Court Pictured above from left to right are: Avery Snyder, Nick Krause, Lacy Wescott (Queen), E.J. Hackney (King), Jenna Kent (Princess), Bric Miller (Prince), Margaret Collins, and Kyle Hagmann
Summer is a great time to have your child’s immunizations updated and have physicals completed. All new entrants and students in Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th, 7th and 10th grades need current physicals on file. Current means done within 1-year prior to entering that grade level. Physicals are required to include the weight category status of each child (% and BMI). Students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade and going to college typically need immunization updates. All children entering school for the first time (Pre-K or K) and in 2nd and 4th, 7th and 10th are required to provide a dental certificate done within the past year.
PLEASE provide the school with required documentation before school starts in September. If you have a question or concern, feel free to call: High School Mrs. Martorana (684-5903) or Elementary Mrs. Burt (684- 5909).
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DISTRICT NEWS Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 High Honor High Honor High Honor High Honor High Honor High Honor Austin, Meghan Bono, Annaliese Avgenikos, Kalliope Boyden, Christine Brown, Shelby Boyden, Douglas Bagnall, Tiffany Cranwell, Amanda Bemont, Aysia Brown, Brooke Clark, Sandra Brown, Hayley Cranwell, Emily Fox, Michaela Camp, Jordyn Christman, Nicholas Collins, Margaret Chandler, Jessica Doroshenko, Erika Grabiec, Sarah Farrar, Joshua Diable, Natalie Forward, Aaron Clark, Alexander Egelston, Joshua Koehl, Cooper Hilts, Jennifer Gorton, Heidi Hilts, Daniel Collier, Sara Egelston, Macenzi Lehr, Kylie LaFever, Alicia King, Cloe Hosler, Alexis Fontana, Rosa Merkle, Dakota Seitz, Carrie Marshall, Amanda Martin, Jocelyn Konieczko, Ariana Frawley, Lydia Pittman, Jeanna Smalley, Alyssa Martin, Tristan Mennig, Colton Konieczko, Laura Glynn, Jessica Scoville, Sergey Stoddard, Dylan Moskvich, Vitaliy . Merkle, Coby Krause, Nicholas Granger, Brittney Zheng, Eric Suarez, Nicolas Parkhurst, Kathryn Murray, Jessica Morris, Wyatt Klein, Hayley Honor Sullivan, Matthew Scoville, Deena Sedore, Jenna Nodecker, Kayla Klish, Meghan Avgenikos, Ariathne Villnave, Shelby Honor Spring, Rachel Snyder, Avery LeBlanc, Morgan Campbell, Katrina Welytok, Kayla Chapin, Justin Widger, Emily Honor McAdams, Olivia Clark, Cameron Honor Cronin, Tyler Zamora, Andy Carroll, Jessica Thomas, William Collins, Gabrielle Davis, Patricia DeKing, Amber Honor Clark, Paige Honor Ford, Pierce Finster, Zackary Fox, Morgan Case, Brandon Eastman, Carrie Caraher, Colin Heitzman, Grace Haugli, Connor F. Lamb, Zachary Chandler, Kristina Grabiec, James Davis, Rebecca Hirsch, Makenzie Lake, Dale Higinbotham, Katie Dixon, Gabrielle Groves, Megan Ducey, Joseph Markowski, Kirston Leete, Kennedy Lake, Brianna Eaton, Tyler Hackney, Ernest Haugli, Jordan Moskvich, William Miller, Cade Latham, Robyn Harrington, Graham Hagmann, Kyle LeBlanc, Danielle Newton, Maddison Nodine, Olivia Leviker, MaKayla Judge, Helen Jones, Shelby MacLaury, Lucas Relyea, Donald Riggall, Kasey Lyrek II, Wayne Matthews, Megan Kendall, Hannah Mason, Amanda Snyder, Owen Selinsky, Briana Phillips, Madison Relyea, Delores Kent, Jenna Mennig, Brandi Warner, Mason Simpson, Alexandria Schaffer, James Lehr, John Olney, Aaron Spring, Michael Wrigley, Maddison Luce, Collin Pearsall, Collin Thurston, Adreana Miller, Bric Popino, Joseph Moran, Rebecca Shantal, Renee Roher, Matthew St. Hilaire, Timothy iddle igh chool eek onor oll Warner, Cody Wang, Xingyi Westcott, Lacy Ward, Dani-Marie Warham, Norman Warner, Brook Woodruff, Jesse
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SCHOOL PERSONNEL: Michael Drahos, Superintendent Debra Everson, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Support Services Christopher Brewer, M/HS Principal Debra Dushko, Elementary Principal Molly Wheaton, CSE Chairperson Chris Doroshenko, Coordinator of Athletics Tina Hankins, Head Bus Driver Janine Anderalli, Guidance Counselor Michele Cesta, Guidance Counselor Shelly Kempton, Social Worker Ann Marie Martorana, M/H School Nurse Mary Ellen Burt, Elementary Nurse
Regular Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Middle/High School Library 7:00 PM Public Welcome
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS: District Office..................................... 684-9300 Business Office.................................. 684-9158 Middle/High School Office................ 684-9121 Elementary School Office.................. 684-9288 Special Programs Office.................... 684-3639 Head Bus Driver................................ 684-3014 Guidance Office................................. 684-9196 M/H School Nurse............................. 684-5903 M/H School Maintenance.................. 684-7032
SCHOOL ADDRESS: Morrisville-Eaton Central School P.O. Box 990 Morrisville, NY 13408
WEBSITE: WWW.M-ECS.ORG
Morrisville-Eaton Central School P. O. Box 990 Morrisville, New York 13408
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Marian Whitney, President Jacalyn Groves, Vice-President Murry Ames Nichole Doroshenko Melanie Martin
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FAX NUMBERS: District Office.....................684-9399 Business Office..................684-9171 M/H School Office.............684-7033 Elem. School Office...........684-7252 Guidance Office.................684-9192
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