February 2019 Events
2/01 Report Cards Go Home
2/01 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
2/04 Select Band & Orchestra 3:45-4:45/CHS
2/05 Smith PTO Book Fair
2/05 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
2/05 Staff Meeting 3:20-4:30/Lib
2/06 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
2/06 Select Chorus 3:15-4:45/CHS
2/07 Gr. K MGR Theater "Do You See" 9:00-9:45/Cafe
2/07 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
2/08 Gr. 3-5 MGR Theater "Careers Workshop" 8:30-11:10
2/08 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
2/11 Student Council Spirit Week (Pennies for Patients)
2/11 Select Band & Orchestra 3:15-4:45/CHS
2/12 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
2/13 Hampton Inn to Gr. 5/W 9:00-9:40
2/13 Select Chorus 3:15-4:45/CHS
2/14 Gr. 5 & 6 Ski Trip 8:45-2:00/Greek Peak
2/14 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
2/14 PTO Meeting 7:00-8:00/Lib
2/15 PTO Box Top Contest Ends
2/18 - 2/22 NO SCHOOL - February Break
2/25 Select Band & Orchestra 3:15-4:45/CHS
2/26 Gr. 2 to SUNY Planetarium 9:00-10:45
2/26 SDM Meeting 3:30-4:30/Lib
2/27 Select Chorus 3:15-4:45/CHS
2/28 Country Inn & Suites to Gr. 5/P 1:15-2:00
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Family Engagement Survey
Recently letters were sent sharing information about the district's
Family Engagement Survey.
We hope you received the information about our continuing school improvement efforts and will take a few minutes to share your feedback by completing the 25 question survey. Surveys provide information which we use in the decision making and planning processes as we begin to prepare for the upcoming school year.
The survey will be open through
February 22, 2019
. Your response to the survey is very important.
Please take ten to fifteen minutes and share your ideas, experiences and feedback!
**Paper copies of the survey are also available at your child(ren)'s school. If you prefer to complete the survey on paper, please ask for a copy from the building office.
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Kindergarten Registration/Screening Dates
Steps to register your child:
- Child must be 5 on or before December 1, 2019. Children who turn 6 before December 1, 2019 must attend school.
- Parents are urged to call (607)-758-4106, prior to April 20, 2019, to make a registration/screening appointment and to receive a pre-registration packet.
- All students must have an appointment prior to the school registration/screening dates listed below!
ALL screenings will take place at Barry Primary School
Current dates for screenings:
- Thursday, June 27, 2019
- Friday, June 28, 2019
- Monday, July 1, 2019
There will be a Kindergarten Meet and Greet in the month of May.
- This is an event for parents AND their entering kindergarten student.
- There will be activities for students and students/families will get to meet all of our kindergarten teachers and other staff members
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Instrument Recruitment
The 3rd grade instrument recruitment process has started in each of the elementary schools! It is an exciting time for our 3rd graders to pick their instrument. Our elementary instrument teachers have been very busy getting started with the 3rd Grade Recruitment!
The Cortland Instrumental Process
First, music teachers have a recruitment assembly at each of the elementary schools. The teachers demonstrate each instrument the students can choose from and let the students ask questions about the instruments and the process. Next, students bring home the instrumental sign up sheet. Then as the teachers are able to schedule our new recruits, they travel to each school for a series of hands on days. The hands on day is when the students get to try out and get to play each instrument of their choice.
Read more...
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It is time for your child’s 20-week report card . This signals the halfway point in the school year. Is your child doing as well as you had hoped?
Please take time to review the report card with your child. Talk about areas of strength and areas in need of improvement. Let your child know that you support his/her efforts. Set goals with your child for the next 10 weeks. What does he/she hope to accomplish? What is the specific plan to get there and how will you track progress?
If you have questions or concerns, or just would like some more ideas about how to help your child, please contact us. We want to work with you to help your child succeed.
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Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Doors open at 8:00 am. Students should not arrive prior to that time, as supervision is not available. Students arriving after 8:30 am are tardy. Please send in a note or come to the office with your child.
Walkers are dismissed at 3:10 pm. All walkers should go directly home.
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Winter is here…
Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. Unless it is extremely cold, we go outside daily for recess. On warmer days, boots are still a good idea as the playground tends to get muddy.
E-mailing Your Child’s Teacher...
Parents, please keep in mind that our teachers are very busy during the day with your children. They may not have a chance to check their email until the end of the day.
If you have a message that they will need prior to the end of the day, please call our main office.
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Fourth Graders Perform With Ithacapella
On January 16th, fourth graders from across the district united for an exciting musical experience! The fourth graders came together to present a combined concert with the college a cappella group Ithacappella, for community members, staff and parents. This concert, was a collaborative effort of the music teachers in all five elementary schools.
Music teacher, Jonathan Keefner said, “When our team of music teachers met during collaboration time, we saw an opportunity to create community through music during a transition period where community will be more important than ever."
Read more...
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All Star Attendance
(95% or better)
For Second Quarter 2018-2019
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Kindergarten:
Amelia Cornwell, Evelyn Cornwell, Maya Cowan, Anna Dayton, Kieran Finch, Madoc Francis, Daymian Gehm, Eden Grant, Colten Guernsey, Richard Haines, Fae Hough, Huntley Johnson, Giovanni Mastronardi, Jocelyn Merkur, Rowan Oldfield, Bailey Perry, Ahsan Reed, Zeke Reed, Audrey Shimizu, Remington Sims, Silas Valentine
1st Grade:
Sean Avery, Braesen Barber, Kassen Barber, Sophia Bilodeau-Cowan, Chukwuemeka Boston, Karley Evans, Jazarah Johnson, Jamyson Kearney, Maximus McLyman, Aidan Norman, Jax Thompson, Jacob Webster
2nd Grade:
Khelsea Alexander, Landon Arnold, Amada Baker, Eudora Boston, Aurora Chamberlain, Frankie Fink, Dominick Hale, Micah Quinlan, Liam Reeners, Makalynne Rundell, Samuel Szczesny, Shelby Thacker, Wyatt Valentine
3rd Grade:
Kayden Alexander, Georgy Antonov, Aaliyah Barber, Annalise Coffelt, Anelia Corbin, Diandra Cox, Steven Crotwell, Blake Fetterly, Johnathan Garrison, Emeila Johnson, Chaelyn Lodman, Alice Oldfield, Camden Shimizu, Rose Sims, Alexis Spooner, Kylee Strickland, Lacee Underwood, Ahmir VanDee, Lucy Weaver, Eli West
4th Grade:
Aushia Barber, Adaoma Boston, Conner Brown, Dominic Brown, Christopher Buchalla, Quinn Dodds, Caitlyn Donnelly, Cole Hudson, Hayden Lynch, Rogan MacHenry, Cole Mead, Cole Meeker, Lukas Norman, Lealynn O'Brien, Riley Olson, Felicia Phillips, Ella Riotto, Myles Ripley, Savannah Sherman, Reed Smith, Sydney Zavaski
5th Grade:
Michael Albro, Andrew Brown, Cooper Brown, Malachi Brown, Janissa Campbell, Delaney Cox, Bailey Karpensky, Bridget Madden, Grace Pealo, Story Pszczolkowski, Dominic Romans, Mallikhy Rumpff, Kannon Sherman, Lily Tobin, Konnor VanSlyke
6th Grade:
Dia Acharya, Ethan Alm, Ashleea Brown, Makenzie Burnham, Matthew Casey, Preston Coffelt, Carter Cranston, Mika Eaton, Karleigh Gower, Cooper Gunio, Riley Hudson, Thomas Johnson, Joshua Pennock, Adam Peterson, Terrence Phillips, Lillian Riotto, Melody Sabin, Landon Smith, Nicholas Smith, Kyle Taylor, Tyler Thomas, Logan Toomey, Carter Urtz, Cailiyah VanDee
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Student Council Hosts Book Drive
During the month of February, student council is hosting a book drive. All books collected will be donated to Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. Only new books can be accepted.
Every student who donates a new book will be entered in a raffle to win a gift basket.
Please consider donating a new book. Thank you for your support.
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News From The Nurse
Call the Nurse’s office 24/7 when your child is
absent
from school. Send in a written note when your child returns.
- Keep the Nurse informed of any phone number changes (cell, work, & emergency contacts) and any health concerns.
- Return clothing borrowed from the nurse’s office.
- Check your child’s head/hair daily for any signs of lice or nits. Treat & comb out lice or nits if found.
- Submit a Health Appraisal form from your doctor for your child (grades K, 1, 3, 5 or new to the school district)
- Students entering 6th grade in September 2019 will need the Tdap vaccine before the first day of school.
- Students entering 7th grade in September 2019 will need the Meningococcal vaccine before the first day of school.
- Plan ahead and make an appointment for your child to get a physical if due and to get the required vaccines.
- Call the school nurse with any questions or concerns 607-758-4184.
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