Cortland Junior High School 
September 28, 2018
Junior High October Newsletter
Upcoming Events
  • 10/08: No School for Students and Staff, Columbus Day
  • 10/19: No School for Students, Professional Development Day
  • 10/25: Picture Retake
  • 10/30: Parent Meeting for 8th Grade Parents Regarding NYC Trip, 7 p.m.
New Mission Statement
The purpose of the Cortland Junior High School is to foster a community of positivity, self-reliance, and love of learning for all. In addition to asking your child, “how was your day?” try asking “What did you see that was positive today?” “How were you self-reliant?” “What did you love to learn?”
Character Education
Each month, students and staff at the Junior High School will be focusing on a character trait. In October, we will be focusing on postivity. Positivity is the practice of being optimistic and positive in attitude. The phrase, seeing the glass half full instead of half empty, is a perfect example. Continue this practice at home by asking your child examples of positivity they experienced during their school day.
Junior High Students Attend 9/11 Ceremony
On 9/11, Americans joined together with somber tributes in remembrance of the 2,976 people that perished in terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 seventeen years ago. Citizens and students of Cortland, NY were no exception as they gathered on 9/11/18 in Courthouse Park.

First responders, including police and firefighters, were in attendance to see the dedication of the new memorial. In the center of the park, the memorial is composed of two metal towers reaching towards the sky. This new memorial, thanks to a donation from the Trolley Museum in Kingston, NY, has been constructed using artifacts from the World Trade Center site. It resembles two steel towers constructed of twisted metal emerging from the rubble and honors the lives lost at the World Trade Center in NYC and represents perseverance. Read more...
Meet Our New Librarian
Hello! I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Catherine Dymus and I am your new Librarian. This year is my first placement as a Librarian but I am not new to teaching. I also am certified in social studies and reading. I have been a Teaching Assistant in Special Ed for the last 6 years. I have also been a Martial Arts instructor for the last 20 years. I hope to bring that knowledge and enthusiasm to the library and see all of the students there. I am here to help with any issues they may be having in any subject area as well as their library needs. Looking forward to a wonderful school year.
News From the Nurse
School Physicals will begin November 5th for all 7th grade students who have yet to turn in a copy of a recent exam from their primary health care provider. If you have an upcoming physical scheduled, please call to notify the school nurse.
Lorie Greenwood, RN, Jr. High School Nurse, 607-758-4114 
Music Updates
General music students are drumming up enthusiasm with their Ghanaian drumming unit. We are learning Kpanlogo. Ask your child to teach you the rhythm! Also, 8th graders Isaiah Blumenfeld, Marvin Bell and Emerson Johnson were accepted into the Area All State Mixed Chorus. Congratulations!

Come Drive With Us!
Love to drive and spend time with children? Then this is the job for you! How much driving you do is up to you: regular runs, field trips, and/or sports runs. Paid training is provided. We follow the school schedule, so if school is out of session so are you! There is nothing better than driving around the beautiful Cortland countryside. You can make a positive change in a child’s life by taking them to and from school in the coolest ride around. Call us today at #607-758-4123. or interested parties can email Betty Bentley (Transportation Assistant) at bbentley@cortlandschools.org.

We Offer Paid Training!
Minimum Requirement is NYS Drivers License!

School lunch is a nutritious &
delicious option!
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