Events
3/9 BOE Meeting at 6:30 PM
3/12 Randall Class/Club Picture Day
3/14 Daylight Savings Time Starts
3/15 Half Day Randall Dismissal at 12:30 PM
3/15 PTO Meeting at 6:00 PM
3/17 St. Patrick’s Day
3/23 BOE Meeting at 6:30 PM
3/26 Elementary Report Cards
3/29-4/2 Spring Recess
|
|
Note from the Principal
This month, one year ago, we were all thrust unexpectedly into the world of remote learning. A lot has changed over the past year related to modes of learning, the pandemic, and our understanding of how to live and learn in a new environment. We have continued to learn and engage students in new, adaptive ways to ensure their learning. We have also worked to provide them with the social and emotional supports needed to help them continue developing appropriately. The support of families has been essential. Thank you for all you do to support the school and the learning of your children.
I look forward to the year to come. I believe we can all expect additional changes as new requirements and guidance come from federal, state, and local government. This will present new challenges, but I know that through the creativity of staff, support of families, and a commitment to doing what is best for students, we will continue to move forward in a positive way.
|
|
Positivity Project News
This month for the Positivity Project, we examined Other People Matter- Cheering on Others’ Successes. We also discussed in great detail the character traits of integrity, humility, and love. To learn your child's love language (there are five types), work through these twenty questions with him/her by visiting the following website:
This website is only one of many wonderful resources available to families in P2 partner schools. You can find all the traits here in the family resources toolkit.
|
|
News from the Nurse
Physicals: NYS Mandate
All 5th grade students and all new entrants in 6th grade are required to have a physical examination. This mandate applies to all students remote and in-person. If your child has already had one and you have sent a copy to the nurse, you are all set. If your child needs a physical, please make an appointment to get one, then have it faxed to the nurse at (607) 758-4179. If you prefer a school physical, please notify the nurse via written note or phone at (607) 758-4174. School physicals are available every Wednesday morning.
Reminders:
Practice social distancing--Stay 6 feet apart.
Wear a mask.
Wash your mask.
Wash your hands.
Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.
Stay home if you are sick!!!
Currently...all students sent home with signs of Covid-19 require a negative test or alternative diagnosis prior to their return to school. (This mandate is subject to change in accordance to the NYS Guidelines.)
Symptoms of Covid-19 Include:
Fever
Nasal congestion or runny nose
Cough
Sore throat
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Headache
Muscle aches
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Poor appetite
Stay Well!!
Nurse Neuman
|
|
March School Wide Incentive
This year we have continued promoting our school values of being safe, respectful, and responsible through schoolwide incentives. Our most recent incentive was based on the theme “you made it, your choice.” Students were able to participate freely in activities such as corn hole, robot races, just dance, wii games, and knock out.
This upcoming month students are working to participate in a whole school bingo game! This will include prizes for both in-person and remote learning students.
|
|
Focus on Student Engagement
We are continuing a schoolwide focus on active student engagement. Everyday students discuss and reflect on their individual and collective engagement with the goal of improving their academic and behavioral skills. Every student has the chance to earn points throughout the day using the classroom dojo system. Teachers track engagement and encourage students on a daily basis. You can support by asking your child if they earned their engagement points for the day!
|
|
Music News
Students have been completing and sharing their “poison rhythm games” with their classes. They have used words that go with a theme they chose. With this theme, students have created four beat rhythm patterns using a trick pattern their classmates need to remember throughout the game. Here is a baseball themed game shared by a fifth grader.
|
|
PE Monthly Message
Check out our monthly newsletter!
|
|
|
|
Chromebook Chargers
We have been recently made aware of a shortage in chargers for school Chromebooks and I-pads. The IT department is currently working to resolve this issue by providing more chargers. The cost of a lost of missing charger is $20 which may be billed to families.
In the meantime, should a student have a dead device, they may take it to their school library to be charged and later picked up.
For students who have been asked to return their device, please make sure that their charger is also included. Thank you for your understanding!
|
|
Erin's Law
In July of 2020, New York State became the 37th state to sign Erin’s law. Erin’s Law was founded by Erin Merryn, who is a survivor of child abuse and is now an activist against child abuse and maltreatment.
Erin’s Law addresses the need to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation of students in grades K-8. This legislation requires all NYS public schools to provide practical and age appropriate instruction on recognizing and understanding the signs of child sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as providing information about where to find help.
We have partnered with the Cortland County Child Advocacy Center to provide this instruction. Their community outreach educators, Taylor Jandrew and Emily Thompson, with the support of our classroom teachers and our school social worker, will be teaching this curriculum beginning in March.
|
|
|
|
The Public Library has
Many Programs!
|
|
|
|
Breakfast and Lunch are Provided for ALL Students! |
|
Follow us on Twitter @CECSD_Randall |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
