Events
3/29 - 4/2: Spring Recess
4/3, 4/4: Passover
4/12: Ramadan begins at sunset
4/13: ACT
4/19: Varsity and JV Spring Sports Start
Check the School and District Calendars for up to date information.
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Vitamin Z In Print!
“Ships don’t sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and bring you down.”
This is one of my favorite quotes of all time. There are so many situations that relate to this piece of writing. There is negativity in all aspects of life and if we let it get inside of us, we will be negatively impacted. On the other hand, there are a ton of positive things happening all of the time in this world. Let the good stuff get inside of you and help steer your ship in the right direction!
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YEARBOOK
You can still order your high school yearbook! Because we are covering all events this year, including graduation, we will be receiving our shipment of yearbooks during summer vacation. We will contact buyers when the yearbooks are ready to be picked up. Go here to order your yearbook online today!
Our ability to get pictures of students and events has been limited because of social distancing restrictions. If you have any pictures that you would like to see included in this year’s yearbook, please email them to the staff at yearbook@cortlandschools.org.
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CTV NEWS
The Broadcast News class has continued to create shows for CTV News. Current and past shows can all be accessed here:
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Boys Basketball Coach Reaches 100 Win Milestone
Jeremy Milligan, Cortland Varsity boys Basketball Coach, reached an important milestone this week. After a tough game with County rival Homer that resulted in an overtime win, Milligan had won his 100th career game. Milligan wasn’t even aware that he had reached a milestone in his coaching career until his assistant coach, Tom Neugebaur, announced it to the team.
Reflecting on the season, Milligan mentioned that he was just happy that the team was able to get in the 16 games that they did. Many high school teams in the area struggled to get in a full season because of COVID-19 restrictions and scheduling problems. Thanks to hard work from the Cortland Athletics Director, Matt Wood, 16 games were scheduled and played.
Milligan was a Cortland basketball player himself. He also played a bit in college at St. Lawrence before going into coaching. He expressed how much he enjoyed coaching at the school where he played and now, after coaching for nine years he has reached the 100 win milestone.
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Foreign Language
In French 4, we are reading a thrilling story of international intrigue and suspense called Chemins Dangereux. The mystery follows art thieves from the back alleys of Paris to a treacherous border crossing in Yucatan in search of valuable pre-Columbian artifacts. Why is there a French story looking for art in South America? You’ll just have to ask a French 4 student to find out! (Or maybe think back to your own high school experience because this tale is a classic French class staple!)
In French 2/3, students are still practicing with the passé composé to be able to tell what they have done. Soon, we’ll add the imparfait to be able to talk about what they used to do. Differentiating between these 2 tenses takes a lot of work but these kids are great and definitely up to the task!
In French 1, students are still working with simple sentences and conjugating regular -er verbs for the first time in order to discuss what they like and don’t like to do.
In Life Skills Language and Culture students continue to practice Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Rainbow Connection in ASL. Our performance will be recorded outside this month (on the first warm morning, FOR SURE!) and will be distributed around the district. They are doing an AMAZING job and are very proud of what they have learned.
This month French Honor Society will hold its second induction ceremony inviting several new students to join. This event will be held in early April.
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9th Grade English
Students are reading William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet in class but in a multimedia format blending remote and in-person readings with filmed versions of the drama.
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Film Study
Students are currently analyzing the powerhouse that Superhero Films have become in modern cinema while also looking at Hollywood’s persistent “remaking” of films.
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Internship
Internship students have been gaining real-world experience through their placements since the beginning of February. Some students have been fortunate enough to be able to visit their worksites, including Walgreens, Equus Advisors, and our district’s IT department, while others have been learning in a virtual setting. Special thanks to Cortland Crush and Crossroads Veterinary Clinic for putting in the extra effort to accommodate our internship students in a virtual environment.
Pictured is Julia Kostiv, an accounting intern with Equus Advisors at 17 Main Street, Cortland.
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As a part of March- Youth Art Month (YAM) The Big C.A.T. S. Art Show is live on the Arts Home Page under Galleries. You can see the work that the Studio Art classes have been working on this year as well as read about the work by the students involved. |
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New Media Art
New Media 2 Students are working to create a movie based on the “Persistence of Time” Students are making multi scene animations that explore the concept of what time means to them.
New Media 1 Students are exploring the potentials of photoshop to create commercial items. Students are exploring the design concept Emphasis to create focal points in their cards. Students must also unify their designs by having a consistent theme throughout the 9 cards they are responsible for
New Media 1 Students are also creating polygon portraits of their favorite icons or family members.
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Biology and Anatomy
Biology students are learning about the wonders of DNA and how it codes for all the proteins in their bodies. They will be practicing the processes of transcription and translation with different DNA codes to see how changes or mutations can lead to variation in the traits an individual has.
Anatomy students are exploring bones and muscles. They are constructing a human skeleton model from the bones found in an owl pellet and will get their first opportunity to complete a dissection when they look at the muscles and bones in a chicken’s wing.
Room 283 has welcomed Dylan Cornelia from SUNY Cortland as a student teacher this semester. He has been hard at work planning and implementing lessons with the biology classes. He is grateful for the opportunity to put into practice all the skills and techniques he has learned in his time at the college. He will be with the high school until May 12.
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Cortland Free Library
There is always something fun happening at the library!
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Library News
April is School Library Month! School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Libraries provide and promote activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.
National Library Week is April 4th-10th. The theme for this year is, “Welcome to Your Library,” it promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs. Actress, author, and activist Natalie Portman is lending her star power to shine a spotlight on our nation’s libraries as the honorary chair of National Library Week 2021. She will help highlight the essential role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in serving their communities, especially during challenging times.
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From the Nurse
As we move toward Spring some things to take note of:
- Every upcoming 12th grader will need to have a Meningitis Vaccine prior to the start of the school year.
- Spring sports are slated to start on April 19th, look for Family ID to be open for registration.
- If your child gets a physical please make sure a copy is dropped off or faxed to the nurses office (fax # 758-4033).
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Lunch and Breakfast are Provided for
ALL Students!
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