March Events
3/04 PTO meeting @ 6:30pm
3/06 Junior High Orientation for Incoming 7th Grade
3/14 Prism Concert
3/15 No School for Students or Staff
3/18 No School for Students, Staff Professional Development Day
3/20 Parker March Concert, 7 p.m.
3/22 Family Dance
3/29 Science Night at Randall School Open to ALL Students, 7 p.m.
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Family Engagement Survey
The survey will be remain open through
March 8, 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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7th Grade Orientation
On Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Cortland Junior High School will be hosting an orientation for all incoming seventh graders and their parents and/or guardians.
The purpose of this orientation is to welcome all current 6th graders who will be 7th graders in the fall of 2019. Parents and students will be able to meet staff members, hear about certain programs such as foreign languages, music and athletics. If time permits, a brief tour of the building will be conducted by Student Senate members. If you have any questions or concerns regarding orientation, please call the Junior High School office at 607-758-4190.
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Fourth Graders Celebrate Black History Month
Our 4th graders are creating Black History Month Google Slideshow presentations.
Each pair of students researched a famous person and created presentations including pictures, video-clips, and transitions.
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First Graders Study Geology
First graders welcomed high school science teacher, Mr. Ulrich, into the classrooms to discuss and analyze various rock features with the students to conclude our Gelology domain in Listening and Learning. Students were asked to bring in a rock and Mr. Ulrich pointed out characteristics about each rock that made it unique. Students used this information to help them determine if it was igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.
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Fifth Graders Learn About Freshwater
Fifth Graders have started their new Smithsonian Science Kit,
How Can we Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?
Students are collaborating to create and test a water system that will move water a short distance.
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Library News
The Parker library books are getting ready for their new homes. You will begin to see labels on the front cover of books with the name of their new library. Some books are also being discarded. These books have the barcode removed and a "discard" stamp on the front page of the book. These books are being put out for students and staff to keep for their own personal libraries. Enjoy!
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Mrs. Snyder's Math Minute
Who doesn’t love Legos? Have you ever thought to use them in the context of fractions? When we add and subtract fractions, the reason we need a common denominator is because we need to make same sized pieces. In this example, the big, orange piece is representing 1 whole or 8/8. The green piece next to it is 4/8 (or ½) and the blue piece next to it is 2/8 (or ¼). We could add the green piece and the blue piece together by thinking about it like 4/8 + 2/8 to make 6/8 (or ¾). Legotastic!
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News From the Nurse
All children entering
6th grade
in September 2019 must show documentation for the Tdap vaccine and Varicella Vaccine. Proof of the Tdap vaccine and two doses of the Varicella vaccine means medical documentation of having received the tetanus Diphtheira and Pertussis vaccine and two doses of the Varicella vaccine signed by your health care provider.
The nurse will require verification of having had the Tdap vaccine before the first day of school.
There is a new requirement from NYS. All children entered
7th grade
in September 2019 must show documentation for having had the Meningococcal vaccine. Proof of the vaccine means medical documentation of having received the vaccine and signed by your health care provider.
The nurse will require verification of having had the Meningococcal vaccine before the first day of school.
Plan ahead now to get your child vaccinated.
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Our public library has many
offerings!
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Stay Tuned for Our Newsletter Next Month! #WeAreCortland
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