July 2018 District Newsletter
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Summer Dates
- 7/04: District Buildings Closed for July 4th
- 9/03: District Buildings Closed for Labor Day
- 9/04: Welcome Back Staff
- 9/05: First Day of School for Students
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High School Commencement
As the graduates filed into the SUNY Cortland Park Alumni Center, the orchestra played the traditional commencement march “Pomp and Circumstance.” Parents, relatives, brothers and sisters looked on as the Class of 2018 took their seats. The ceremony opened with a welcome by Principal Joe Mack, followed by the Senior Class Officers leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the Cortland Alma Mater. Class of 2018 salutatorian, Tristan Stevens, spoke next and gave a piece of advice to the rows of graduates seated below him when he stated that “learning from your mistakes only makes you stronger.” Janet Griffin, School Board President spoke next, encouraging students “to try new things, be opened minded, explore and think positive thoughts.”
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A New Elementary Configuration
Early in June, after more than a year of study and community participation, the Board of Education decided to transition to three elementary schools beginning in the 2019-2020 school year: Franklyn S. Barry Elementary School, F. E. Smith Elementary School, and Randall Elementary School.
The Board of Education also determined that Barry will house grades K-2, Smith will be comprised of grades 3 & 4, and Randall will be comprised of grades 5 & 6. During the 2018-2019 school year, detailed plans will be prepared for the transition to three school buildings. These plans will include transportation, staffing, and packing and moving procedures. The facilities page on the District’s website will continue to be the hub of information. Additionally, the District’s monthly newsletter will include regular updates and important information. While hard work lies ahead of us as we prepare for this significant change in our district, this can and will be a positive step toward the future.
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5th and 6th Grade Olympics
The drizzling rain did not stop the smiles, fun, and friendly competition from happening at the fifth and sixth grade Cortland Olympics on June 6th. Students from the five elementary schools picked a country to represent, made t-shirts and flags, and prepared for the games.
As students arrived at the stadium, high school students greeted them by forming a human tunnel for students to run through. Each class had their photo taken in front of the Cortland Athletics banner. The national anthem played and the games began!
Classes rotated through multiple stations including typical track and field events such as the shot put, long jump, and 4x100m relay. Non-traditional events also were held such as the potato sack race, tug o’ war, water balloon toss, hula hoop challenge and egg relay.
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Spring Sports Wrap Up
After a long hibernation made longer by a late start to spring, students are finally trading in their boots and coats for sandals and sunblock. Before the fall sports start in August, it is important to reflect and recognize our spring student athletes. The short “spring” was jam packed with excitement as most of the Cortland Athletics teams made it to the sectional qualification level.
We sat down with all of our varsity head coaches to reflect on the spring season. The following rundown will give you a glimpse of the results of our spring athletics program.
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Summer Reading Program
Summertime is a fun time for readers of all ages! Research has shown that children who spend time reading during the summer months not only avoid the “summer slide” in learning, but also score higher on reading achievement tests than those who do not participate.
Annette Herbert, Library Media Specialist said, “The effect of the “summer slide” is staggering. Kids who lose reading skills over the summer will end up two years behind their reading peers by the end of sixth grade. There are many opportunities to prevent that “slide” that are easily accessible to your children. ”
We have a wonderful public library right here in Cortland. They have a summer reading program that is fun, informative, and relaxing. The theme for this year’s program is “Libraries Rock.” Last year, our Cortland students logged over 173,000 reading minutes. By getting your child(ren) involved in the program, we can easily see that number increase this year!
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Summer Meals For Kids Program Kicks Off 7/2
The Summer Food Service Program serves up free, healthy meals for kids and teens at favorite summertime places in town. Anyone ages 18 and under can drop by when breakfast, or lunch are served – bring a friend too! Please note all sites are closed July 4th.
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July 2nd to August 24th for Lunch:
- Suggett Park
- Lunch
- 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
- Randalll and Dexter Park
- Lunch
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 2nd to August 24th for Breakfast and Lunch:
- McEvoy BOCES
- Breakfast
- 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Lunch
- 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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July 9th to August 3rd for Breakfast:
- Randall School
- Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
July 10th to August 17th for Breakfast and Lunch:
- Junior Senior High School
- Breakfast
- 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
- Lunch
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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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.
We Offer Paid Training!
Minimum Requirement is NYS Drivers License!
We Are Also Hiring Cleaners!
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