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Chenango Forks Central Schools
Newsletter
Harshaw Primary
April 2007 Vol. VII, N
o. 8
No.
Honoring our volunteers
National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 15-21, 2007. The
Chenango Forks School District and its students want to take this opportunity
to thank all our volunteers who give their time, expertise, and energy to help
our students and staff throughout the year. Your invaluable contribution to the
school community is greatly appreciated. Please accept our apologies and
sincere thanks if we have inadvertently left anyone off the list.
After-Prom Parents
Maggie Murray
Chris Sterling
Joe Gaynor
Melinda Andrus
Music Booster Club
Thor
Rick Gee
“Each and every day our
Rachel Arno
Michelle Timms
Reverend Al Gelder Grant Newton
volunteers are making a
Deb Arnold
Heather Trevett
Brian Germano Michelle Norton
significant contribution to
Michele Ashman
Upstagers Parents
Renee O’Brien
Kevin Gildea
our children, our staff,
Dawn Valla
Joe Aston
Corry Owen
Laurie Gildea
and the entire school
Lisa Voorhis
Athletic Booster Clubs
Kathy Gilroy
Dave Owen
community.
This week and
Sue Wedlake
Amie Bennett
Maxwell Ginty
Steve Parmeter
every week we’re thankful
Dana Wells
Danielle Goosley
Wendy Benscoter
Rick Perkins
Jackie
Whitney
Andrea Guernsey
for all you do!”
Steven Blackman
Bruce Pero
Maribeth
Wickersheim
Sue
Hall
-Kathleen
Keir, HP Principal
Patty Bruet
Sue Pero
Jodie
Will
Nancy
Holtzmaster
Terri Bunker
Larry Pesko
Steve Will
Chris Jeske
Carol Butkiewicz
John Petley
Tim Woodruff
CF Scholarship Foundation Chris Kennicutt
Diane Pierson
Andrea
Knox
Marcus
Zappia
Kim Cary
Rob Podrazil
Beth
Komaromi
Kara
Zimmerman
Micheal Collyer
Tony Pompette
Dawn Krisko
Ron Compeau
Belinda Powers
Carol Krupp
Laura Copp
Jack Pranitis
Eric Kubisa
Dick Crawford
Lynn Radley
Heather Lake
Ron Crawford
Paul Redfern
Jennifer
Lamb
Tom Creagh
Kim Roe
Scott Lamond
Wendi Curtis
Kathe Rooney
Jane Lewis
Tim Dayton
Brian Rullo
Yvonne Lindow
Shannon Samsel
Roy Deyo
Aleith Lord
Anna Samson
Theresa Donahue
Mike McGowan
Ann Saroka
Don Edwards
Kim Maietta
Sawyer
Tina Everett
Tracy Maines Linda Scherhaufer
Alex Fadden
Earl Markham Sarah Ann Simonis
Antoinette Faith
Carolyn Mattern
Lee Spencer
Nick Fersch
John Mazursky
Rick
Spencer
Harshaw volunteer Ann Saroka reads to Mrs. Lawton’s first grade
Dave Foster
Norma Mirabito Craig Stephens students.
Suzanne French
John Mondorf Melissa Stephens
Melissa Gaworecki
Cheryl Mondorf
A community where learners excel!
April 2007
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District
Exit survey review
At its March meeting, the Board of Education
reviewed the comments that many of you graciously
provided during the project vote this past January. The
BOE wishes to extend its gratitude to all of you who
responded. Overall, the majority of the responders
indicated their support for the initiatives which was
shared in the March Newsletter article entitled, “1-31-07
Proposition Vote.”
Of those who expressed their disapproval, the
disapproval came from two major areas: taxes and
athletics. Future editions of the Chenango Forks Newsletter will contain additional information on these two
topics. The BOE also invites taxpayers to express their
concerns on these two topics.
-CF Board of Education & Superintendent of Schools Bob Bundy
Did You Know That:
•Giving someone marijuana, even without taking
payment, is considered a drug sale. If you give someone
even less than 2 grams of marijuana you can be arrested for selling drugs. A U.S. dime weighs over 2
grams.
•A marijuana conviction can cause you to lose college
financial aid, scholarships, or get kicked off a sports
team.
Want to find out more about the
“harmless” little weed?
If you are interested in finding out how YOU can help
prevent youth substance abuse, please contact the
KYDS Coalition at 607-778-1146
Or visit our website at www.kydscoalition.org
Online prepayment for school
meal accounts
Dear Parents:
With current national attention being focused on
children’s health and wellness issues, Chenango Forks’ Food
Service Department is excited to provide parents a convenient, easy and secure online prepayment service to deposit
money into your child’s school meal account at any time.
This service also gives parents the ability to view their child’s
account balance through a website called MyNutrikids.com.
By having money in each child’s account prior to entering
the cafeteria, we find the lunch lines move along much faster
so your child has more time to eat and be with friends.
Also, parents will have the ability to print out a copy of
their child’s eating history report. This history report will
show you all dates and times that your child has purchased a
breakfast and or lunch within the past thirty days.
These new services are now available. You need the
student ID number for each child; call the cafeteria at 6487524 or email Fran Pierson at piersonf@cforks.org for your
child’s ID number. All students in a family can be put on
one account.
To access these services:
•Simply go to the district web site at
www.cforks.org.
•Click on the Food Services link.
•Click on the MyNutrikids.com link. From
this site you will create your account and add money to
your child’s school meal account. All you need is your
child’s name, student ID number and school ZIP code.
The instructions listed on the back of this page will
guide you through the easy online account set-up
process.
A convenience fee will be charged.
-Fran Pierson, Director of Food Services
Kiwanis donates book bags
Our thanks to the Chenango Valley Kiwanis Club for donating book bags to the district. Due
to the large size of the bags, they will be distributed to our middle and high school students.
The Chenango Valley Kiwanis Club is a community service group dedicated to serving the
children of our surrounding community. If you would like more information about becoming
involved with Kiwanis, please contact John Wiktor at 648-6806, Chick Ferrance at 648-6942, or
Milo DeCastro at 648-5908, or attend a meeting any Monday at 6:15 p.m. at McGirk’s.
-John Wiktor, Kiwanis Club Member
April 2007
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Harshaw/Kenyon
Harshaw: April Dates to Remember
4/17 Site Council Mtg., 2:45 p.m., Library
Knowledge
Parent Communication Update
The Harshaw Site Council met on February 27,
2007. Highlights of the meeting focused on these
updates:
Book Room
Reading level appropriate materials are being distributed to children by teachers. Alphabetizing of books is occurring. If interested in
assisting, please contact Ann Saroka c/o Harshaw Primary School, 6487580.
School Snacks
With an ever-increasing number of children with food allergies, Site
Council is discussing ways to provide for the well being of all students.
Please contact a Council representative with any suggestions you may
have!
Class Size Reduction Grant
The Council agreed to continue support for a class size reduction
grant which the district has obtained in previous years.
Our next meeting is March 14th at 2:45 p.m. in the CFE Library.
-Chris Sterling, Harshaw Site Council
Understanding
Calling all penguins!!
Primary students provide preview for International Penguin Day
International Penguin Day is celebrated on April 25th, and penguin protocol encourages participants to wear black and white (red bow
tie is optional).
Possible penguin activities being planned and prepared for HP
students include games, stories, and/or educational movies, and more.
Some pint-size penguins may prefer to parade and waddle through our
hallways. Approved “penguin” treats will be available to purchase for
lunch. Each student will receive a penguin pencil to promote and
practice printing skills for poems, stories, jokes, and/or penguin facts.
Be sure to ask your precious “penguins” about their phenomenal day!
-Midge Nirchi, First Grade AIS Teacher
Knowledge
1-800-Harshaw
Progress has a way of “reaching out and touching someone”
every chance it gets. It seems this
is true of students with cell
phones at Harshaw Primary School, too.
Some students may be responsible enough to
have and carry a cell phone, and this is truly a
parent’s decision. If your child needs to carry
a cell phone for before or after school use,
please follow these guidelines:
•Instruct your children that their cell phone
must be stored in their backpack and must be
turned off at all times during the school day
(bus, playground, and classroom).
•Please send a signed note to me in the office
stating that you are aware that your child has
a cell phone.
Please feel free to contact the Harshaw
office at 648-7580 if you have any questions.
-Kathleen Keir, HP Principal
Teacher requests 2007-08
Student placement is always something
we take very seriously. Soon you will be given
the opportunity to complete a 2007-2008
teacher request form. The entire Harshaw
staff works very hard to create classroom
placements that offer our children an educational environment that is both supportive
and challenging. Each teacher and each
student has strengths and we do our very best
to match student strengths with teacher
strengths when considering classroom placements.
Some parents decide they would like to
complete a parent request form in order to
have a voice in the placement process. If you
would like your parent request form to be
considered for the 2007-2008 school year,
here are some important reminders:
•Each teacher request form must be completed in full and returned or postmarked
by the due date. Forms will be available by
May 1st. Please return by May 15th.
•There is no order of selection on the form.
The request form is used to determine that
we will do everything possible to place your
child in any ONE of the rooms on the list.
Please call Harshaw at 648-7580 or
Kenyon at 648-7520 if you have any questions or concerns.
-Kathleen Keir & Bernie McDermott, Principals
HP students pose with penguin friends.
April 2007
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PTA News
PARP a Success
This year’s People As Reading Partners program was once again a
huge success. Students in grades Kindergarten to fifth enjoyed many
special presentations and activities that encouraged and emphasized the
importance of reading. This program would not have been such a success
without co-chairs Ann Saroka and Dawn Krisko, as well as the teacher
and parent volunteers.
Special thanks goes to our guest author, James Bruchac; our guest
readers (see box at right); and the families that accepted the PARP Family
Reading Challenge to help their children become better readers.
Voting for New Executive Committee
Voting for a new executive committee will take place during the April
PTA meeting on Tuesday, April 17th at 7 p.m. in the Harshaw library.
All current members are urged to attend and cast their vote.
PTA Support
The PTA would like to thank all of those who purchased Gertrude
Hawk products during our main fundraiser in March. The PTA looks
forward to providing many more terrific programs to the entire school!
-Michelle Timms, CF PTA
PHOTOS
Top: Kindergarten students
enjoy time with Jordan Patch
and friend from “Reptile and
Company,” our PARP kick-off
event.
At left: Guest reader Bob
Bundy entertains the students
at HP Morning Program.
PARP Guest Readers
Mandy Black (CFHS Teacher/Parent)
Robert Bundy (CF Superintendent)
Bill Burke (CFMS Principal)
Carol Butkiewicz (Parent)
Amy Carey (Parent)
Laura Chestnut (MS Dean of Students)
Carol Denz (CF Assistant Superintendent)
Nicole Dimatos (Parent)
John Gaworecki (Parent)
David Hamlin (Fenton Town Supervisor)
Sue Jeavons (Parent)
Susan Johnson (HP Math AIS)
Ron Keibel (Town Hall)
Anna Kinney (Finch Hollow Nature Center)
Trooper Chris Cody (CF Resource Officer)
Steve Korutz (CF Security Officer)
Penny Mead (Post Office)
Tim Mollen (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Sgt. Timothy Payne (U.S. Army)
EmilyRegan (Literacy Coordinator)
Brittany Riecke (Dance Instructor/CF Alum)
Melanie Rosen-Valent (CFE Psychologist)
Sgt. Shelton (U.S. Army)
Barbara Slocum (HP Speech Therapist)
Dan Sobel (Chenango Gym)
Chris Sterling (Parent)
Eric Sutton (CFE Guidance Counselor)
Ali Touhey (Fox 40)
Dawn Valla (Parent)
Diane Wheeler-Busch (CFHS Principal)
Mike Whittmore (Fox 40)
Second Step
Dear Parent/Guardian of Harshaw and Kenyon students:
We are pleased to inform parents that next month we will be offering two opportunities for parents of Harshaw and
Kenyon students to review the Second Step program being taught in your child’s classroom. The purpose of this review
is to let you know exactly what is happening in the classroom and to look at ways you can reinforce the Second Step skills
at home. The Second Step program teaches children skills they need to be successful at school, make friends, and get
along better in the community and at home.
This review is a way for us to build a stronger connection between home and school. You will meet other parents,
exchange information, and learn ways to protect children from the risks they so often face as they grow older. We hope
you will find this meeting fun as well as informative.
To make it as easy as possible for you to attend, we have arranged to use the CFE school library for this meeting.
Free child care will be provided in Rooms 124 and 142.
The first review will be held on Thursday, April 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the facilitators available for
continued discussion until 7:30 p.m. For those who can not attend this meeting, a second meeting covering the same
information will be offered on Wednesday, April 25th from 5:00 to 7:00, again with the facilitators available for continued discussion until 7:30 p.m. Dinner (pizza/sandwiches and drinks) will be provided for you and your children.
Space for this program is limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis, although we do hope to offer the
program again in the future.
If you wish to attend, or have any questions, please call Mrs. Valent or Mr. Sutton, the group facilitators, at 6487582/648-7525. We look forward to hearing from you.
-Eric Sutton, School Guidance Counselor
April 2007
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Kenyon
Kenyon: April Dates to Remember
Wed, 4/4
Vitamin L (Ithaca Signing Group) Sponsored by CF PTA, 1:00 pm
More information on this Character Education program at www.vitaminl.org
Tue, 4/17 Kenyon Site Council. 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Fri, 4/20
Kenyon Student Recognition Assembly, 10:15 am, CFE Auditorium
Thur, 4/26 Report Cards Distributed
Field Trips this Month (details for specific dates will be sent home from teachers)
Grade 4 will visit Kopernik Observatory for a program on Forces in Motion. They
also will go to Roberson Museum for a program on History A La Carte.
Fifth Grade will go to Kopernik for a program on Violent Weather.
Kids Project visits
Kenyon third grade students were entertained and enlightened
when the “Kids Project” visited the school to teach them about
various disabilities. The project features special puppets that
“demonstrate the many ways we are all different, but in the most
important ways, all alike.”
The “dynamic puppets encourage children to talk openly about
their fears and stereotypes along with the myths surrounding
people with disabilities.”
This innovative educational program was provided free by New
York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities through Broome Developmental Disabilities Service Office.
-Susan Erickson, Grade 3 Teacher
Hands on Science
Fourth graders have had the unique opportunity to
work with science equipment in the lab. The children
have worked in groups and individually to experiment
with electricity and magnets these ten weeks. They have
built parallel and series circuits, discovered insulators
and conductors, and even built an electromagnet.
The science lab has developed into an important
part of the science curriculum in fourth grade. This
May the children take a New York State test in
science, which has two parts. The first part is the
standard multiple choice test that the children are
familiar with. For the second part of the test, fourth
graders work with science equipment to perform
three scientific tasks - this is the part of the test the
children love to take. The test has been given for
many years as a program evaluation test, but now the
test is given to evaluate student understanding.
In the coming weeks the children will be working
with plants and seeds. The fourth graders will look at
plant and seed structures and closely observe through
experiments their important functions.
The science lab is a work in progress - every year
we will try to add equipment to increase the hands
on experience for fourth graders.
-Vicky Hamlin, Grade 4 SPED/AIS Teacher
Third graders
pose with their
new friends.
Student teachers
Garret Krisco and Melissa Boeker work in the lab.
Students in Mrs. Emm’s fifth grade class became the
teachers this month when they planned and taught social
studies lessons to their class. The topics included the changes
in agriculture, travel, and manufacturing during the Industrial
Revolution, the Mexican War, the California gold rush, and
the migration west.
Groups were given objectives around which they planned
methods of instruction and assessment. Methods incorporated
a PowerPoint presentation; a talk show format in which
guests such as Robert Fulton, Peter Cooper, and Dewitt
Clinton were interviewed; and a reader’s theater with a cast
that included Eli Whitney and John Deere. The productions were complete with costumes and props. Students
had a great time working together and learning from each
other.
-Mary Emm, 5th Grade Teacher
The students are dressed for success.
April 2007
Kenyon
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Kenyon - Caught With Character
Teacher
Student
Mrs. Bender
Ms. Erickson
Mrs. Hudak
Mrs. Moody
Mrs. Stankevich
Mrs. Will
Mr. Allio
Matthew Martinichio
Jacob French
Terry Lindow
Jacob Flynn
Dylan Silvanic
Nicholas Hutchinson
Audrey Orzelek
Hunter Luybli
Mrs. Beach
Maryanna Wells
Mrs. Lapham
Melissa Boeker
Mrs. Rowlands
Allison Dibble
Mrs. Winters
Alex Stout-Moran
Mrs. Emm
Ryan Lewis
Ms. Fallon
Daniel Ehrets
Mrs. Gorman
Joseph Rudy
Mrs. Herrick
Joshua Barnett
Mrs. Miller
Karis DuBois
Mrs. Abbey (Art)
Mia Hayes,
Rachel Ingraham
Anthony Bowersox
Mrs. Ferranti (Music)
Nicholas Gibson
Mrs. Hillis (PE)
Daniel Ehrets
James Pattwell
Tony Silvanic
Mr. Allport (Band)
Erin Sweeney
Carlton Stark
Brian Rhodes
Mrs. Beaudoin
Virginia Korec
Mrs. Robi
Jacob Flynn
Mrs. Hamlin
Darrian Gardiner
Hailey Brace
Melissa Sweet
Mrs. Pourby
Hunter Luybli
Mr. LoPiccolo
Oksana Fett
Mrs. DeAngelo
James Pattwell
Mrs. Lozzi
Jazmine Osborne
Mrs. Mikeska (Computers)
Marina Roe
Grade 3 (Cafeteria)
Kenoa Tio
Ava Hudak
Grade 4 (Cafeteria)
Nicholas Gibson
Aubrey Bennett
Classes Caught with Character Mrs. Will
Mrs. Rowlands
Ms. Fallon
From the principal
Thank you to the CF PTA for organizing the PARP/Kenyon
Reading Challenge. We had a great kick–off assembly with the
Reptile Guy and a visit from author James Bruchac - wonderful.
We appreciate all the PTA efforts!
April 20th through 30th, Kenyon will host the Child Assault
Prevention (CAP) program. CAP is presented by Crime Victims
Assistance Center: www.crimevictimsassistance.com. The program
is presented every three years; Harshaw presented the program this
past fall. There will be a parent information session at 2:15 p.m.
on Wednesday, April 18th. There will be a video and flyers
available in the Kenyon office for any interested parent who cannot
make the scheduled session.
We are pleased to announce that our 5th graders this fall
scored the highest passing percentage on the state Social Studies
exam of all the schools in the Broome-Tioga BOCES!!
-Bernie McDermott, KI Principal
Middle School
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Uniforms now required in Middle School
Not really, at least not in this middle school. However, there are public middle schools that do require
uniforms. Schools that require uniforms cite less gang
identification and social stigma. We don’t see a need for
uniforms at Chenango Forks. However, we do need to
address what our students wear to school.
Our dress code is simple. It states that
offensive or distracting clothing is not
appropriate. It also says that clothing that
glorifies drugs or alcohol is not allowed.
Throughout the winter the dress code does
not seem to be an issue. However, the arrival
of spring brings to us, in addition to lovely
flowers, low-cut shirts, low-backed jeans,
short shorts, and mini-mini dresses. We ask
your help in minimizing such distractions.
We understand that being the clothing
police is not easy. Brittany Spears, Madonna, MTV, and
modern “super models” have provided examples for our
children that do not work in the school setting.
Additionally, deciding what is appropriate for a
middle schooler can be tough. What is not a problem on
a young sixth grader may be totally unacceptable on some
eighth graders. Sometimes clothes may appear acceptable
if one is standing. However, with the slightest physical
movement, bending, or reaching, the bounds of propriety
are surpassed. Some boys like the hip-hop, low rider,
show your boxers look - we don’t. Please join us as we try
to minimize distractions to learning and make our school
the best possible environment for education.
On a related issue, the dress-up dance
will be up coming soon. Please remember that
this is simply a dress-up dance; it is not a
prom. Teachers thought it would be nice to
give our students a chance to dress a little
sharper and make the last dance of the year a
little more special. It was never intended to be
an eighth grade prom complete with gowns,
tuxedos, and limosines. Please do not purchase
gowns, flowers, corsages, or limousine rides for
the children. Although it is easy to forget
sometimes, middle schoolers are still childrenvery young children. We do not need to push them as
they fly toward adulthood.
We thank you for your support on these sometimes
sensitive issues. As mentioned previously, we do not see a
need for uniforms. However, if one were to think about it,
we pretty much already have a uniform. It works pretty
well and it is fairly inexpensive and innocent. It is the
standard tee-shirt and jeans and it is always welcome.
William Burke, MS Principal
Scientific celebration
Jeske attends conference
Carol Church’s 7th grade Life Science students recently
celebrated the birthday of Charles Darwin, the originator of
the idea that is the foundation of all life science today. The
students have been learning how living things change over
time and used the celebration to emphasize some major points
about traits needed for scientists and how they do their work.
Zachary Jeske, 7th
grade, attended the Junior
National Young Leaders
Conference in Washington,
D.C. to learn public
speaking skills, gain selfconfidence, and understand the key principles of
leadership.
Zach and his fellow
young leaders visited
Philadelphia, Harper’s
Ferry, D.C., and Baltimore
Zachary Jeske
to view national monuments, explore historic
places, experience the story of John Brown at Harper’s
Ferry, participate in historical reenactments, and delve
into key leadership concepts.
Students are chosen for the conference by their
teachers based on their academics and leadership
qualities, among other qualifications.
Carol Church, 7th Grade Science
-Jane Warren, MS Guidance Counselor
The students display their cake for Darwin’s birthday.
April 2007
Middle School
Student of the Month
STUDENT
Allyson Church
Ariel Roys
Dallas Moffitt
Kenneth Starr
Taylor Zarrelli
Jason Cummings
Lyndsey Church
Zachary Jeske
Ashley Slavick
Stephanie Zdimal
Ashley Pasternak
Alex Kelly
Patrick Reardon
Yelena Pecheny
Amie Curyto
Darien Chase
Alex Singh
Sarah Krizan
Cal Fanara
Ken Starr
Jennifer Finch
Ryan Hogan
Adam Bronson
Caite Snyder
Emily Markham
Sarah Maximowicz
Alex Koulikas
Jessica Collyer
Laura Haley
Jessica Bradley
Callie Gill
Collin Witbeck
Christian Melvin
Kevin Pattwell
Megan Guernsey
Callie Truex
Breonna Fuller
Stephanie Zdimal
Mike Nicholas
Isaac Rivera
Kelli Bunker
Ashli Mikeska
Maria Camp
Tom Dybas
Chris O’Brien
Alyssa Hawras
Eric Yonda
Riley Walsh
Jenn Zeigler
Dominick Stark
Jon Davern
Allyson Church
Richard Stafford
Justin Ostrander
Adam Grove
Lindsey Crawford
SUBJECT
Technology 6
Technology 7
Technology 8
Home & Career Skills 6
Home & Career Skills 7
Home & Career Skills 8
Regents Earth Science
English 7
Science 7
Science 7A
Science 6
Science 6
English 8
Regents Earth Science
Health
Health
French 7
French I
Band
Band
Band
Physical Education
Physical Education
Academic Achievement 8
Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical Education
Social Studies
Spanish 7
Spanish 8
Social Studies 7
Social Studies 6
Physical Education
English Language Arts
English Language Arts
Reading
Math
Art
Art
Written Expression
Spanish IB
Spanish IB
HS Band
HS Band
Science 8
Math 9A
Math 8
Social Studies 6
Reading 6
Academic Improvement
Math 7
Math 6
Computers 8
General Music 6
General Music 7
English
TEACHER
L. Baxter
L. Baxter
L. Baxter
L. Breck
L. Breck
L. Breck
L. Brooks
L. Chestnut
C. Church
C. Church
K. Church
K. Church
M. Condon
T. Conner
S. Deuel
S. Deuel
N. Dimatos
N. Dimatos
J. Dybas
J. Dybas
J. Dybas
N. Fersch
N. Fersch
R. Fortier
C. Giblin
C. Giblin
C. Giblin
K. Green
M. Gregrow
M. Gregrow
P. Griffiths
P. Griffiths
D. Hogan
L. Hulbert
L. Hulbert
P. Kamp
D. Lynch
E. McMahon
E. McMahon
M. O’Hearn
J. Pepples
J. Pepples
K. Robertson
K. Robertson
A. Rullo
M. Rullo
M. Rullo
S. Severson
J. Stark/Crandell
P. Swartout
M. Tio
T. Urda
T. Vermaat
N. Wildoner
N. Wildoner
M. Zappia
Feathering the nest
Sixth grade students in Larry Baxter’s technology classes have a
very special assignment this quarter - providing homes for bluebirds.
The students are making bluebird nesting houses at the request of
former CF student Dan Vredenburgh from the Broome County Soil
and Water Conservation Department.
According to the Consertvation Department, development has
wiped out many of the bluebirds’ natural nesting sites in this area,
so their population has declined. Our students’ hard work will go
a long way in helping to restore the population.
-Bob Bundy, Superintendent
Photo: Kevin Spencer, Cody Link, and Mr. Baxter work on one of the
birdhouses.
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April 2007
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High School
Band trip to Williamsburg, Virginia
Attention parents & students
There will be a mandatory parent/student meeting on April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in
the High School Auditorium for all band members going on the Williamsburg trip. We will
review the trip packet sent home previously.
Please have photo identification (driver’s license, etc.) with you, and the trip packet forms
filled out for return to the CFHS Band Director. There will be a notary present to notarize
the Consent for Operations, Treatment, Procedures, and Tests Form. DO NOT SIGN THIS
FORM AT HOME, AS IT MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY.
-Carol
Carol Butkiewicz, Band Boosters
April Assets~~
In the last edition of the Newsletter, I presented information on workplace skills employees must know to begin a job or career and those one must know to advance in one’s job or
career. With spring just around the corner, many students will begin job hunting in
preparation for solidifying their summer employment opportunities early on.
As was mentioned previously, personal appearance is of paramount importance in
making a positive impression on a potential employer. Arriving at an interview in dress
pants (absolutely no jeans or sweats - skirt or dress pants for girls) and regular shoes (not
sneakers); shirts tucked in and belted; and hair appropriately styled can make a huge
Ke ys to Success
difference in the impression that a candidate makes.
Naturally, there are other essential aspects in the areas of personal qualities, basic
aptitudes and interpersonal skills that are vital to both obtaining employment and advancing in a given position. As a
continuation of the initial four critical attributes, I will provide the final six with their respective rating.
›Foundation Skills: Personal Qualities (87.6%)
›Foundation Skills: Basic Skills (82%)
•Demonstrates understanding, friendliness, adaptability,
empathy and politeness in new and on-going group
settings; asserts self in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
•Communicates thoughts and key information in writing,
records information completely and accurately.
›Foundation Skills: Personal Qualities (85.7%)
›Foundation Skills: Basic Skills (81.1%)
•Exerts a high level of effort and perseverance toward goal
attainment; works to become excellent at doing tasks even
when assigned an unpleasant task.
•Organizes ideas and speaks clearly; communicates appropriate to listeners and situations; participates in conversations, discussion, and group presentations; asks questions
when needed.
›Foundation Skills: Personal Qualities (83.5%)
›Competencies: Interpersonal Skills (80.6%)
•Believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view
of self; demonstrates knowledge of own skills and abilities.
•Exhibits appropriate behavior when dealing with clients.
It is evident from the New York State Employer Survey of Workplace Skills that the top three attributes in both securing
employment and remaining in a given workplace are: practicing ethical behavior, working cooperatively with others, and
personal appearance. The other skills and competencies, while also essential to the success of a candidate in both the
interview setting and actual work experience, were given lower ratings. It was felt that these components provided a
viable framework for anyone entering the workforce for the first time.
Coming in the May edition…..Academic Performance: What is more important, self-discipline or IQ in predicting success?
-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal
April 2007
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High School
Alumni Corner
Creative interpretation
The April edition of our
Newsletter highlights the
accomplishments of 1993
Chenango Forks graduate Dr.
Brian Sirgany who has recently
returned to the area and is in
practice at Roberts Eyecare in
Vestal.
Following graduation from
CF, Dr. Sirgany attended Ithaca
College, earning a B.S. in
Chemistry in a pre-med
Dr. Sirgany
program. He received his
Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of
Optometry in Philadelphia, completing his residency at
The Eye Institute, with a specialty in Ocular Disease.
While studying at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry,
Dr. Sirgany provided health care via missions in Guatemala, Belize and western Alaska. In 2005, he was granted
fellowship in The American Academy of Optometry.
Reflecting on his teachers and other influences that
contributed to his success, Dr. Sirgany recalled some
favorite instructors. He remembered Tom Bond as a force
that encouraged him to reach his fullest potential, both in
and out of the classroom. Paul Meddleton demonstrated
the importance of being true to oneself and the attributes
of maintaining individuality and uniqueness. Interest in
Chemistry and research were cultivated by Diane Flynn.
Dr. Sirgany also mentioned that Spanish, Global Studies,
and Science courses served to enrich his learning experience and provide an introduction to his career of choice.
We’re pleased that Dr. Sirgany has returned to his
hometown to join a local practice after spending nine years
in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. He is a resident
of the CF district, is married to CF alum Sarah O’Neil
and has two children. Welcome back to our community
and best wishes for continued success!
The Visual Art Department and the English Department have been working hand in hand this year on several
projects, focusing on cross-curriculum connections and
literacy.
For one such activity, Keith Rosko’s Computer Art
class and JoAnn Sarpolis’ ninth grade English classes both
analyzed “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe.
The students discussed how to establish mood
through the artist’s eye and the writer’s eye, and Mr.
Rosko’s classes discussed ways in which visual artists could
tell a story through illustration and imagery alone.
Each student in the Computer Art class selected a
verse from Poe’s poem, interpreted it in their sketchbooks,
created a list of visual symbols that helped get across its
meaning, and then generated ideas for a finished illustration. Finished illustrations were created in PhotoShop.
The Computer Art students culminated this activity
by recording their verse and creating a movie using their
narration and their artwork. This was shared with the
ninth grade English classes to see if the images did indeed
get across the idea expressed in each verse, and if they
captured the overall mood of the poem.
-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal
-Keith Rosko, HS Art
Allie Zevotek works on the poem.
CF Mock Trial team
The CF Mock Trial team successfully presented a
defensive case against Binghamton’s prosecution, but the
prosecution was not as successful against UE’s defensive
team. At the time of this article, there is one final competition, with CF’s prosecution team going against Seton’s
defense.
Front, L-R: James Gregory, Attorney/Advisor; Sandra Perry (D)
Mock Trial is a wonderful opportunity for students
Witness; Alyssa Niman (D) Attorney, (P) Witness; Allyson Pratt (P)
around the state to compete against one another in real life
cases. Each team is made up of at least six members for the Witness; Sharon Hartzell; Mrs. Quaranta, Teacher/Advisor.
prosecution and defense respectively. Teams must study the Back, L-R: Brian Bennett (P) Attorney; Johnathan Rafferty (D)
Attorney, (D) Witness; Alexandria Driscoll (P) Witness; Raymond
case and formulate a plan of attack based on the side they
Lord III (P) Attorney; Rachel Snyder (D) Attorney; Joseph Furey (D)
are presenting. Teams present in the county or city courtWitness. Missing From Photo: Ashley Kresge (P) Attorney
rooms in front of a judge. The judge hears the case, determines a winner, and allows points for winning and professional presentation. Students gain a vast amount of experience
participating in this competition.
-Kathleen Quaranta, HS Business
April 2007
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High School
CF goes to Spain
Spanish IV and V students recently traveled to Spain virtually! Through the use of the Distance Learning Lab in
the High School and the help of BOCES coordinators,
students were able to have a video conference with a group
of students in Spain. The students in both countries were
able to see and hear each other, as well as watch videos of
each other’s homes.
Students discussed a wide variety of issues interesting to
them, including holiday celebrations in Spain, politics,
popular culture, and stereotypes held by each culture. The
video conference was held almost entirely in Spanish. The
experience was an exciting way to share with people from a
different culture and to practice speaking Spanish without
leaving the school building.
-Mandy Black, HS Spanish
Students/teachers
to exhibit work
Three CF students and their art
teachers will participate in the 3rd
Annual North East Art Educators
Exhibition at City Hall’s 2nd Floor
Gallery, April 6 -27, 2007 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
This premiere art show features teacher and student
art work from art educators throughout the northeast.
Student art work was chosen by their teachers and was
judged “exceptional and outstanding” by the educator.
Students Heather Emery, Briana Hawras, and
Anthony Martinichio were chosen for the exhibit by
their art teachers, Diane Sheehan, Keith Rosko, and
Erin McMahon, respectively.
An artists’ reception will be held in conjunction
with the Gorgeous Washington Street Association First
Friday Art Walk on Friday, April 6th, 2007, 6:00-9:00
p.m.
The exhibit will celebrate the importance of the
Arts in the educational system and help encourage even
more enthusiasm for the rapidly growing art scene in
the Greater Binghamton area. The exhibition hopes to
foster a connection between the Arts, at an educational
level and the Arts at a professional level.
For further information, contact co-curator Keith
Rosko at roskok@cforks.org or 607-648-7544.
-Keith Rosko, HS Art
CF students talk with students in Spain.
America reads
The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.
– Dr. Seuss
Members of the High School Book Club
shared their love of reading with Harshaw
Elementary school students on March 2nd.
This marked the date for “Read Across
America,” a celebration of reading and the
birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr.
Seuss. Book Club members read their favorite
children’s stories to Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and first grade classes.
Participating Book Club Members included Joe Furey, Melissa Goehring, Crystal
Goehring, Sharon Hartzell, Alyssa Niman,
Destinee Parvin, and Julia Wickersheim. Also
involved were Melissa Santacrose (HS librarian); Alison Sheridan-Brennan (HS chemistry
teacher); and Sandy Johnson (Harshaw librarian).
-Melissa Santacrose, HS Librarian
Above: Book Club members who
participated in Read Across
America.
Front, L-R: Destinee Parvin &
Julia Wickersheim
Back, L-R: Alyssa Niman, Sharon
Hartzell, Joe Furey, Melissa
Goehring, & Crystal Goehring
At left: PreK students sporting
their Dr. Seuss hats pose with
their reader, Alison SheridanBrennan, HS Chemistry teacher.
April 2007
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High School
Student of the Month
STUDENT
Liz Tiffany
Aimee Lescault
Abby Ponterio
Derek Sturdevant
Christy Guzenski
Patrick Creagh
Eric Lee
Zach Kuzemka
Vernonica Ginty
Anna Dillenbeck
Corey Gildea
Jenna Snow
Sean Wheeler
Jackie Valdes
Crystal Canniff
Dan Maximowicz
Michael Redfern
Matt Roloson
Corinna Ridgeway
Tyler Kutz
Chad Pond
Alexis Lawton
Nicole Sweeney
Katie Husband
Talia Emm
Parker Ward
Ryan Pasternak
Jordan Luybli
Courtney Robinson
Zach Kuzemka
COURSE
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Regents Earth Science
BCC Meteorology
Physical Education
Physical Education
Foods III
Physical Education
Physical Education
Applied Math II
Math 10A/B
Math 10 A/B
English 11
AP English
French III
HS Band
HS Band
Biology
AP Biology
Earth Science
English 9
Health Education
Painting
Studio Art 3-D
Architectural Design
Architectural Design
Global 10
Global 9
English 9
AP Chemistry
TEACHER
M. Black
M. Black
L. Brooks
L. Brooks
S. Busch
S. Busch
D. Daniels
P. Derr
P. Derr
M. Fendick
M. Fendick
A. Gronski
A. Gumble
A. Gumble
J. Myers
K. Robertson
K. Robertson
R. Santos
R. Santos
R. Santos
J. Sarpolis
K. Shapiro
D. Sheehan
D. Sheehan
D. Sheehan
D. Sheehan
J. Smith
J. Smith
J. Geadrities
L. Willchock
Young environmental planners hear from the experts
Members of the High School’s BCC Environmental Science class are planning an ideal development for Broome County, but before they started on their
plan they met with 14 local experts. Topics discussed ranged from state environmental quality laws; local planning and economic development; prehistoric,
historic, and cultural resources; natural resources and local ecology; storm water
planning; GIS; and local government.
THE EXPERTS
Margaret Turna, Town of Chenango Supervisor
Joseph Moody, Director of Town of Union Economic Development
Chip McElwee, Executive Director of Broome County Soil and Water
Greg Currier & Suzie Daubert discuss soil
Dr. Julian Shepperd, Ecologist and Binghamton University Biology Professor
conservation.
Kenneth Kamlet, Director of Legal Affairs for Newman Development Group, LLC
Dr. Dick Andrus, Environmental Activist and Binghamton University Biology Professor
Lynda Carroll and Sam Kudrle, Project Directors at BU’s Public Archaeology Facility
Frank Evangelisti, Chief Planner for Broome County Planning and Economic Development
Pamela Gendron, Planner, and Christine Klein, Project Developer, for NYS Dept. of Transportation
Stacey Merola, Senior Environmental Planner for Broome County Environmental Management Council
Greg Currier, District Conservationist, and Suzie Daubert, Soil Scientist, for Natural Resources Conservation Service
-Tim Conners, Science Chair
April 2007
Congratulations to CF Winter Athletes
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GIRLS BOWLING
Coach: John Preston
Section IV Class B Champs
All Conference/State Finalists
Tory Pecha
Christina Unger
All Division
Crystal Canniff
Academic All Star
Crystal Canniff
Sportsmanship All Star
Danielle Culver
Zach VanKuren
Front: Nichole Bausenwein, Danielle Culver, Crystal
Canniff. Back: Christina Unger, Tori Pecha, Coach
Preston, Coach Helper Dottie, Malinda Robinson
WRESTLING
Coach: Rick Gumble
18-2 Dual Meet Record
STAC Tournament Champs
Anderson Tournament Champs
Section IV Dual Meet Tournament Runners-up
Battle of the Tier Tournament Champs
Section IV Division I Champs
50th Windsor Tournament Champs Ranked 6th in NYS Wrestling Large School Sports
Writers Poll
STAC East Division Champs
STAC All Conference
Jordan Dyer
Casey LaNave
Jesse Villella
Tom Voorhis
STAC All Division
Jordan Barnett
Mike Bennett
Rickey Bronson
Jud DuBois
Chris Parsons
Kiefer Smyder
Section IV Champs
Jordan Dyer
Jesse Villella
Tom Voorhis
Academic All Star
Jesse Villella
Sportsmanship All Star
Jud DuBois
5th in NY Public H.S.
Casey LaNave
Section IV Placewinners
Jesse Barnett (3rd)
Travis Barnett (3rd)
Mike Bennett (4th)
Rickey Bronson (3rd)
Jud DuBois (2nd)*
Casey LaNave (2nd)*
Tyler Lusht (6th)
Kevin Sherman (2nd)
BOYS BOWLING
Coach: John Preston
All Division
Zach VanKuren
Sportsmanship All Star
Robert Rosenberger
INDOOR TRACK
Coach: Andy Gronski
All Conference
Academic All Star
Elliott Cook (Pole Vault)
Elliott Cook
Nolan Haycook (Shot Put) Sportsmanship All Star
Carley Jagger (Pole Vault)
Elliott Cook
All Division
Mike Giblin (Shot Put)
Carley Jagger (High Jump)
*Went to States
Front: Matt Bennett, Tom Voorhis, DJ Smith, Jason Goldman, Tyler Lusht, Kiefer
Smyder, Jordan Barnett, Jordan Dyer, Coach Gumble, Casey LaNave, Mike Bennett,
Noah Davis. Back: Jesse Barnett, Rickey Bronson, Travis Barnett, Ryan Lusht,
Kevin Sherman, Jesse Villella, Jud DuBois.
Nolan Haycock, Elliott Cook, Carley Jagger
April 2007
Congratulations to CF Winter Athletes
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SWIMMING
Coach: John Hillis
STAC Champs (7th Consecutive Year)
Steven Kwartler broke 3 school records:
200 IM, 50 Free, 100 Breast
All Conference
Steven Kwartler (50 Free & 100 Breast)
All Division
Stephen Edwards (Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay)
Max Ginty (Medley Relay, Diving)
Dallas Hogan (Medley Relay, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay)
Steven Kwartler (200 Free Relay)
Dan Maximowicz (200 Free Relay)
Academic All Star
Alex Yevtukh
Sportsmanship All Star
Steven Kwartler
Front: Steven Kwartler, Max Ginty, Dan Maximowicz
Back: Dallas Hogan, Stephen Edwards, Alex Yevtuch
CHEERLEADING
Coach: Erin McMahon
Academic All Star
Chelsey Gill
Sportsmanship All Star
Kristen Warren
SCHOLAR/ATHLETE TEAMS
Recognized by the NYPHSAA criteria - 7
team members hold an average of 90 or better.
Boys Basketball
Michael Allen
Jeff Creagh
Jason Gildea
Drew Pero
Jake Reynolds
Chris Statts
Dylan Warner
Girls Basketball
Allison Bruet
Megan Faughnan
Becky Foster
Briana Hawras
Cassie Lord
Michelle Staiger
Haley VanTassel
Photo above
Front: Mike Allen,
Jeff Creagh, Jason
Gildea
Back: Michelle
Staiger & Haley
VanTassel
Photo at left
Front: Cassie Lord &
Chris Statts
Back: Dylan Warner
Chelsey Gill & Kristen Warren
GIRLS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL
Coach: Nick Fersch
All Division
Allison Bruet
Academic All Star
Cassie Lord
Sportsmanship All Star
Michelle Staiger
Coach: Kevin Watson
All Division
Chris Statts
Academic All Star
Michael Allen
Sportsmanship All Star
Dylan Warner
Allison Bruet, Michelle Staiger
Dylan Warner & Chris Statts
Alum athlete
Congratulations to 2002 Forks grad, C. Fred Joslyn, who won the national
title in the 5,000 Meter Run at the NCAA Division III Men’s Indoor Track and
Field Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. His winning time was 14:31.29, a
per mile pace of 4:40.2 in the 3.1 mile race. Fred also won the ECAC 3,000
Meter Run title 2 weeks prior to his national championship race.
-Larry Brooks, MS Science
April 2007
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District
CHENANGO FORKS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Thank You for Your Donation!
Mail to CF Scholarship Foundation
P.O. Box 515, Chenango Bridge, NY 13745-0515
Amount Enclosed $
Address
Name
TRUSTEES
John Moomey
Patrick Kelly
Anne Murray
Robert Wedlake - President Meaghan Owen
Emily Lukasik
Christopher Oberhaus
John Mondorf - Treasurer
Whitney Payne
Daniel Minch
Kaitlin Phelps
Jeff Schultz - Secretary
Jessica Quinn
Erica Miner
Sandra Prentice
Ron Barber
Melissa Roth
Joelle Mondorf
Joshua Preston
Robert Cline
Amy Schabloski
Vito Morbidini
Scott Reynolds
David Perozeni
Matthew Simonis
Eric Musuta
Dylan Rittenburg
Brandon Sines
Tara Nickerson
Rory Rosenbarker
RECIPIENTS
Jared Smith
Troy Nickerson
Karen Rought
2004
Matthew Stephens Zachary Vredenburgh
Carlene Sanzo
Sara Baggerman
Nicholas Swatko
Alesha Wasmund
Stephanie Schaefer
Amber Baron
Christina Taylor
Bradley Watson
Devin Sheehan
Jessica Bennett
Jamie VanDoorn
Kristen White
Ashley Snow
Patricia Burgin
Katarine Warren
Laura Ziegenfus
Vaness Snyder
Shannon Burns
Tara Warrick
Erin Stein
Sara Carabino
Hilary Wright
2006
Justin VanTassel
Jennifer Casteline
Anna Yahner
Johnny Chestnut
Alyssa Whipple
Megan Croisant
Mia D’Angelo
Maryana Yevtukh
Lauren D’Angelo
2005
Bryan Daniels
Ruby Yu
Jonathan Edwards
Gregory Abbe
Elaina Dybas
Melissa Fadden
Nicholas Ballard
Abigail Felter
Kelly Gillett
Katherine Barvinchk
Amanda Gee
Alexis Grabowski
Natassia Bixby
Colleen Giblin
Heather Grunder
Kimberly Cary
Timothy Green
Rebecca Hanze
Joseph Cipollina
Nicholas Groover
Gina Juriga
Danielle Cron
Annette Hartzell
Eric Laine II
Danielle Evans
Jennifer Kucko
Jenna Locaputo
Heather Gramento
Alyssa Macchiarella
Michelle Macchiarella
Brian Hall
Deidre Martin
Timothy McGowan
Jesse Haskell
Emily McGowan
Stephanie McLaughlin
Vanessa Herbst
Jacqueline Michalski
Danielle Mills
Andrew Hessney
Richard Mirabito, Jr.
Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation
Student volunteers received pledges for contributions in excess of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) on Sunday February 11, 2007 as part of the Chenango
Forks Scholarship Foundation Phone-A-Thon. Calls were made between 1:30 and
7:30 p.m. to school district residents.
Residents were asked to make a ten dollar ($10.00) donation that will be used
for scholarships for Chenango Forks students. Most of the money raised will be
given out in scholarships to this year’s graduating seniors and the balance will be
invested in the foundation’s permanent endowment for future scholarships.
The Foundation believes that all sincere and determined students should have
the chance to continue their education after graduation. Awards may be applied
toward any accredited vocational, technical, two or four year college program.
Founded in 1990, the CFSF has awarded over one hundred eighty thousand
dollars ($180,000.00) in scholarships to over five hundred (500) graduating
seniors and continues to contribute to a permanent endowment fund. These
scholarships have been made possible by the general donations of local residents
and area businesses.
If you did not receive a phone call and wish to make a donation, please use this
form. Any size donation is greatly appreciated. The CFSF is a chapter affiliate of
the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of America and all donations are tax deductible. To date, 100% of the funds raised
by our foundation have been distributed to graduating students. Our organization has no administrative office or
employees as all our work is done by volunteers.
PLEASE MAIL IN YOUR PLEDGE TODAY!
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Chenango
Forks
Petitions for Board of Education seat
Petitions for the Board of Education seat to fill the expired fiveyear term presently held by Jack Sines (previously held by Martha
Grasso) may be obtained from Dawn Phoenix, District Clerk. The new
term will terminate on June 30, 2012. Petitions must be returned no
later than 5:00 p.m. on April 16, 2007 to Mrs. Phoenix in the
Business Office. Minimum number of signatures required is 25.
Private school transportation
Requests for transportation to private schools for the 2007-2008
school year must be submitted by April 1, 2007. Send requests to
Jerry Hartman, Transportation Supervisor, Chenango Forks Elementary School.
Relay for Life News!
The CF relay team, Kelly’s Angels and Forks Fight Cancer, is
getting ready for this year’s Relay on June 15 and 16. This is our 5th
year participating and we are just as excited as ever. Check out our
team web page at www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/binghamton.
Register to walk with us, make a donation, or just check out our
team roster and goals. Thanks for your support over the years. If you
have any questions, contact Pat Swartout at the Middle School, 6487576.
Central
Schools
Adult co-ed volleyball
Adults interested in playing in a Wednesday night CF Middle
School semi-competitive pickup volleyball league contact Beth
Cunningham at 648-3537 for details.
College information night
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: High School Auditorium
College admissions officers will speak on every facet of the college
selection process. All sophomores, juniors and their parents are
cordially invited to attend this workshop.
The following colleges & universities will be represented:
Binghamton University, Broome Community College, Ithaca College,
and SUNY Cortland.
Sophomores and juniors planning to attend a two-year or fouryear college after high school should attend this event. Please RSVP to
the High School Guidance Office (648-7528) as soon as possible.
Refreshments will be served.
CAGO spring season sign-up
Chenango Aquatics (CAGO) - a
competitive
swim club – will hold sign-ups
Residents who have questions, requests, or problems regarding
for
the
upcoming
spring season on Thursday,
Newsletter mailings at their address should contact CF Computer
April
19,
from
6:30
to 7:30 p.m. in the High School pool. Swimmers
Services at 648-7546.
of any age who are able to swim one length of the pool unaided are
BUDGET VOTE
BUDGET HEARING
eligible to join. A swim test will be given to all interested swimmers at
May 15, 2007
May 3, 2007
sign ups, so please come prepared to swim. There are fees involved to
12 Noon - 9 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
join.
High School Auditorium
Middle School Activity Area
For more information, please visit our website at
MEETINGS
www.cagoswim.com (http://www.cagoswim.com/). If you have any
Board of Education
4/5; 7:15 p.m. Middle School Library questions, contact Elliot Niman at 648-4560, or email at
PTA
4/17; 7 p.m.
CFE Library
elliot@cagoswim.com.
Special BOE
4/23; 6 p.m.
District Office
To Review 2007-08 BOCES Budget
Students named but not pictured in this issue were unavailable for photo.
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