Roxbury Central School Newsletter Superintendent’s Message Greetings:

October 2104
Roxbury Central School Newsletter
Superintendent’s Message
Mission Statement
Our vision is to provide a
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”~ Ayn Rand
safe and caring environment
in which our students can
develop academically, creatively and socially. Each
member of our school community will demonstrate
personal integrity, a commitment to learning and an
appreciation for cultural
diversity.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Principal’s Message
2
Breakfast Menu
3
Counselor News
4
Health Office News
6
Attendance News
8
Library News
19
Calendar/Menu
20
Greetings:
The above quotation says so much about what a real education should be.
Often we look at education as an exterior force that dumps information and wisdom inside of us but a true education also teaches us to be brave enough to not let
yourself be the person that stops you. The force of personal will and determination is a key component to future success in one’s education and life in general.
There are wonderful things taking place at our school and as usual I
strongly encourage your involvement and participation. With our Open House
scheduled for October 2nd, you have the opportunity to see the school and learn
about aspects of it that you may not have exposure to, please come out at 6pm.
Sometime in November we will be cutting the ribbon on the Numann Technology
Center, located in the lower floor of our school. The Numann Center is a unique
partnership between RCS and the Greater Roxbury Learning Initiative Corporation. This facility with have a school and community component as it will benefit
our children during the school day and the community during off-hours. When we
set the date for this wonderful celebration a more formal announcement shall follow.
Beyond these highlights we are entering into a time when summer time
has transitioned into school time. The routines are being set and the expectations
are beginning to be clearly understood. The academic challenges we continue to
face through the curricular expectations being delivered to us by NYS are many
and your help and cooperation is needed. The school year can fly by quickly and
as it does do not delay addressing any of the questions or concerns you may have
because before we know it 2015 will be here. Partnership is the word that describes this productive relationship with student success as the primary goal. Enjoy this colorful autumn season. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any
questions or concerns you may have throughout the year.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. O’Brien, Superintendent
607-326-4151, ext. 15
tobrien@roxburycs.org
Follow Tom O'Brien on Twitter: Thomas@TOBRCSupt
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Principal’s Message
Hello All!
The changing of the leaves across the mountains of our neighborhoods has been spectacular to watch. Hopefully the nice weather will
stay with us just a bit longer before many begin to prepare for what
hopes to be an amazing ski season. I wish you and your family a beautiful Autumn.
This newsletter provides an opportunity to remind our community and parents of some yearly housekeeping. I would like to call your
attention once again to the following: 1) Teacher Effectiveness Composite Scores have been issued to each of the teachers and me. You have
rights to this information and you may request the score of any teacher
of whom your child is currently enrolled. 2) We recently sent a test call
for our informational and emergency communication system: One Call
Now. During open house, please take the opportunity to add emergency
contacts to our call list. The system will call up to five numbers for each
student unless someone is reached. 3) Our open house format is changing! In the past we have held a fair style open house in the gymnasium.
This year, teachers will return to their classes and parents and students
will be able to walk through the school to visit each classroom.
Open house is a great time to ask important questions pertaining
to the core curriculum, state assessments and what it means to be college
and career ready. I also encourage parents to ask questions regarding
each teacher’s bullying and harassment protocols, methods of communication and thoughts on technology integration. Ask your teachers the
following:
What is different about what my child is learning?
How do I report concerns that my child is being bullied?
What are the ways in which my child will use technology this year?
What are the growth targets set for my child this year?
To assist parents in becoming more familiar with curriculum
changes, Common Core resources are available for parents and
can be found at http://engageny.org/parent-and-family-resources .
I encourage each parent to read the available materials and to
come to open house with your thoughts, comments and concerns.
Together, we will work to see that each of our children reach
their highest potential. Please do not hesitate to call and I look
forward to seeing you at open house in a few days.
All the best,
-Eric Windover
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Breakfast Menus
Week 1 & 3Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Week 2 & 4Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Bacon or sausage egg sandwich on Whole Grain Eng. Muffin
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
Hot or cold cereal
1 slice whole wheat toast
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
Whole grain French toast sticks
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
4 oz. yogurt
8 oz. milk
2 low fat chocolate chip muffins
4 oz. yogurt
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
Whole grain sausage breakfast pizza
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
1 whole grain cinnamon bun
4 oz. yogurt
1/c cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
Whole grain Belgian waffles
4 oz. yogurt
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz milk
Bacon or sausage egg sandwich on Whole Grain Eng. Muffin
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
2 low fat chocolate chip muffins
4 oz. yogurt
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
Hot or cold cereal
1 slice whole wheat toast
1/2 cup fruit or fruit juice
8 oz. milk
New Cafeteria
Prices!
Breakfast $1.25
Lunch
$2.05
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RCS School Counselor News
PSAT:
Colleges are coming to RCS!
SUNY Delhi – October 8th
SUNY Genesseo – October 22nd
SUNY Potsdam – October 29th
Morrisville State College – November
12th
****Meet with an admissions counselor
and learn about what these colleges
have to offer.
OPEN HOUSE – October 2nd
Meet the new school counselor!
Sign up for Parent Access
to E-School!
Meet with an Admissions
Counselor from SUNY
Cortland!
The PSAT Exam will be administered at RCS on October
15, 2014. It is recommended that all students in 10th and
11th grade take the exam.
FREE TEST PREP FOR SAT and PSAT:
RCS offers students a free online PSAT and SAT preparation course through Method Test Prep. To login go to
www.castlelearning.com and use the same sign in and
password that you use for many of your classes at RCS.
If you forgot your username or password, or have not
yet signed into Castle, please see Mrs. Burton and she
can provide this information to you.
Permission slips for College Information Day on October
20th at SUNY Cobleskill are due by October 16th for all
11th and 12th grade students who are planning to attend!
SAT TEST DATES:
October 11, November 8, December 6, January 24, March 14, [May
2- 11th graders should register for
this day], Jun 6.
Register at sat.org/register
New Character Education Programs:
The Roxbury school counseling department
has partnered with prevention specialists
from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of
Delaware County to provide our students
with enhanced character education curriculum. The program has been working with all
schools in Delaware County and will begin
working with Elementary RCS students in October! For more information or if you have
any questions about this program, please
contact Mrs. Burton.!
ACT Test Dates:
October 25, December 13,
April 18, June 13
Register at:
http://www.actstudent.org/
regist/dates.html
Inspirational
Quote: Everyone
you meet is
fighting a battle
you know nothing about – Be
Kind… Always!!!!
Maureen Burton – School Counselor RCS (607)3264151 X18
email: mburton@roxburycs.org
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Health Office News
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Health Office News cont.
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Attendance News
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Our goal this year is to ensure that every student attends school regularly.
Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent,
families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why
attendance is so important for success in school and in life.
We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances.
But, we also know that when students miss too much school— regardless of the reason – it can
cause them to fall behind academically. Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent—which means missing 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year. Research shows:
 Children chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade are much less likely to read at grade
level by the end of 3rd grade.
 By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping
out of school.
By 9th grade good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores.
Absences can add up quickly. A child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days
every month!!
Clearly going to school regularly matters!
We don’t want your child to fall behind in school and get discouraged. Please ensure that
your child attends school every day and arrives on time. Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:
 Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
 Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
 Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick
 Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
 Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.
Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.
Let us know how we can best support you and your children so that they can show up for
school on time every day. We want your child to be successful in school! If you have any questions or need more information please contact your child’s school.
Sincerely,
Jo Hinkley
Dean of Students
Attendance Officer
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2nd Annual Care to Share Store
The Roxbury Central School Class of 2019 and Student Council will be holding their 2nd Annual Care
to Share Store on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9:00 to 12:00 at Roxbury Central School.
The Care to Share store is designed as a community giving event. Students, families and community members are encouraged to donate any gently used items to the store. All items will be organized and offered free of charge to any and all whom have a need. The Care to Share store will
be conducted by both the Class of 2019 and RCS Student Council.
Details are as follows:
8:00 - 9:00 am - Please donate any gently used items you no longer need. Examples are: furniture,
clothing, toys, household items and appliances, sporting goods, etc., (Anything that might be of
use to someone else.)
EXCLUDES computers, cell phones, items requiring special disposal
Drop-off times can be arranged before or after school 11/11 - 11/14
9:00 - 12:00pm – All items will be available FREE OF CHARGE.
NEW THIS YEAR…A food pantry will also be a part of our Care to Share Store
Baked goods will be available to purchase courtesy of the Class of 2019
For more information contact Amy Kauffmann at Roxbury Central School
(607)326 – 4151 or akauffmann@roxburycs.org.
CROP News
CROP
is back for our 12th year at RCS! We are busy doing homework and enjoying enrichment
programs from our dozen community partners. These include the Roxbury Arts Group, Hanford
Mills Museum, GRLIC, Farmer's Museum, Roxbury Library and many more. It's not too late to
sign up for CROP for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Applications are available
in the main office.
Special dates when there will be NO CROP during October include:
Thursday, October 9 (staff training)
Friday, October 31 (Halloween).
If you have any questions about CROP or want additional information, or if you would like to volunteer in the program, please call Ellen Stewart, CROP Site Coordinator, at 326-4151, ext. 33.
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