Parker Panther Press
October 1, 2018

October Events
  • 10/01 PTO meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
  • 10/08 District Buildings Closed for Columbus Day
  • 10/10 Rollerskating 3-6: 3:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., K-2: 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • 10/11 Firefighter Breakfast
  • 10/19 PD Day, No school for students
  • 10/26 Harvest Party
Message From Principal Swanson
It has been a wonderful September. We have focused on the character strengths of curiosity and teamwork. We completed a hula hoop pass during Morning Program to show all of us working together. It was great fun and we did it! Next month we will spend time learning about open-mindedness and identifying and appreciating the good in others. Happy fall everyone! 
News From Kindergarten
Students in Ms. Ciotoli's class have been learning the character strength of teamwork. Student were put in groups and had to put puzzles together as quickly as possible. Students quickly realized the benefits of working together to achieve a common goal.
Students Design a Balloon Rocket
In Mr. Wallis' sixth grade class students are collaborating to investigate forces. Students are working in small groups to complete these four tasks:
  • How do different forces affect cars?
  • What forces are involved in a pendulum swinging?
  • What forces are at work when two balls collide?
  • How best to design a balloon rocket?
Mrs. Snyder's Math Minute
I love it when I discover new, fun, math games played with everyday materials like just a pencil and paper. I recently heard about a crossword-type game that can be played on an empty 100 grid. Using different colored pencils, players alternate capturing squares while trying to get four in a row, column, or diagonal. Each "tic-tac-toe" is worth a point and you can keep track with tallies on the side of your page. Play until the board is filled up. This game would be most suitable for students in grades 2+. For an additional challenge, try naming the first square on the grid a value other than 1 (such as 231)!
4th Graders Study Haudenosaunee Culture
In 4th grade we are reading, discussing, and learning about the Haudenosaunee culture. Haudenosaunee, or “people of the longhouse,” are commonly referred to as Iroquois.

The Haudenosaunee people had several contributions to our own society that the students are learning about. Students made Wampum Belts using their own symbols. A Wampum Belt is a traditional Native American belt made of white and purple beads.
Meet Our New Special Education Teacher
Hello! My name is Brytney Hatfield and I am the new Special Education Teacher who co teaches with 4th and 5th grade. I have really enjoyed getting to know the staff and students here at Parker over the past few weeks! I am looking forward to watching my students grow in many ways throughout the year. A fun fact about me is that I have a three year old pug named Remi that I love spending my free time with.
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 Supervisor) at bbentley@cortlandschools.org.

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