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Honoring our volunteersNational Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 15-21, 2007. The

Chenango Forks School District and its students want to take this opportunityto thank all our volunteers who give their time, expertise, and energy to helpour students and staff throughout the year. Your invaluable contribution to theschool community is greatly appreciated. Please accept our apologies andsincere thanks if we have inadvertently left anyone off the list.

After-Prom ParentsMelinda Andrus

Rachel ArnoDeb Arnold

Michele AshmanJoe Aston

Athletic Booster ClubsAmie Bennett

Wendy BenscoterSteven Blackman

Patty BruetTerri Bunker

Carol ButkiewiczCF Scholarship Foundation

Kim CaryMicheal CollyerRon Compeau

Laura CoppDick CrawfordRon CrawfordTom Creagh

Wendi CurtisTim DaytonRoy Deyo

Theresa DonahueDon EdwardsTina EverettAlex Fadden

Antoinette FaithNick FerschDave Foster

Suzanne FrenchMelissa Gaworecki

Joe GaynorRick Gee

Reverend Al GelderBrian GermanoKevin GildeaLaurie GildeaKathy Gilroy

Maxwell GintyDanielle GoosleyAndrea Guernsey

Sue HallNancy Holtzmaster

Chris JeskeChris Kennicutt

Andrea KnoxBeth Komaromi

Dawn KriskoCarol KruppEric Kubisa

Heather LakeJennifer LambScott Lamond

Jane LewisYvonne Lindow

Aleith LordMike McGowan

Kim MaiettaTracy MainesEarl Markham

Carolyn MatternJohn Mazursky

Norma MirabitoJohn Mondorf

Cheryl Mondorf

Harshaw volunteer Ann Saroka reads to Mrs. Lawton’s first gradestudents.

“Each and every day ourvolunteers are making a

significant contribution toour children, our staff,and the entire school

community. This week andevery week we’re thankful

for all you do!”-Kathleen Keir, HP Principal

Maggie MurrayMusic Booster Club

Grant NewtonMichelle NortonRenee O’BrienCorry OwenDave Owen

Steve ParmeterRick PerkinsBruce PeroSue Pero

Larry PeskoJohn Petley

Diane PiersonRob Podrazil

Tony PompetteBelinda Powers

Jack PranitisLynn RadleyPaul Redfern

Kim RoeKathe Rooney

Brian RulloShannon Samsel

Anna SamsonAnn Saroka

SawyerLinda ScherhauferSarah Ann Simonis

Lee SpencerRick Spencer

Craig StephensMelissa Stephens

Chris SterlingThor

Michelle TimmsHeather Trevett

Upstagers ParentsDawn VallaLisa VoorhisSue WedlakeDana Wells

Jackie WhitneyMaribeth Wickersheim

Jodie WillSteve Will

Tim WoodruffMarcus Zappia

Kara Zimmerman

2April 2007

Online prepayment for schoolmeal accountsDear Parents:

With current national attention being focused onchildren’s health and wellness issues, Chenango Forks’ FoodService Department is excited to provide parents a conve-nient, easy and secure online prepayment service to depositmoney into your child’s school meal account at any time.This service also gives parents the ability to view their child’saccount balance through a website called MyNutrikids.com.By having money in each child’s account prior to enteringthe cafeteria, we find the lunch lines move along much fasterso your child has more time to eat and be with friends.

Also, parents will have the ability to print out a copy oftheir child’s eating history report. This history report willshow you all dates and times that your child has purchased abreakfast and or lunch within the past thirty days.

These new services are now available. You need thestudent ID number for each child; call the cafeteria at 648-7524 or email Fran Pierson at piersonf@cforks.org for yourchild’s ID number. All students in a family can be put onone 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 toyour child’s school meal account. All you need is yourchild’s name, student ID number and school ZIP code.The instructions listed on the back of this page willguide you through the easy online account set-upprocess.

A convenience fee will be charged.-Fran Pierson, Director of Food Services

Exit survey reviewAt its March meeting, the Board of Education

reviewed the comments that many of you graciouslyprovided during the project vote this past January. TheBOE wishes to extend its gratitude to all of you whoresponded. Overall, the majority of the respondersindicated their support for the initiatives which wasshared in the March Newsletter article entitled, “1-31-07Proposition Vote.”

Of those who expressed their disapproval, thedisapproval came from two major areas: taxes andathletics. Future editions of the Chenango Forks News-letter will contain additional information on these twotopics. The BOE also invites taxpayers to express theirconcerns on these two topics.

-CF Board of Education & Superintendent of Schools Bob Bundy

District

Did You Know That:

Kiwanis donates book bagsOur 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 becominginvolved with Kiwanis, please contact John Wiktor at 648-6806, Chick Ferrance at 648-6942, orMilo DeCastro at 648-5908, or attend a meeting any Monday at 6:15 p.m. at McGirk’s.

-John Wiktor, Kiwanis Club Member

•Giving someone marijuana, even without takingpayment, is considered a drug sale. If you give someoneeven less than 2 grams of marijuana you can be ar-rested for selling drugs. A U.S. dime weighs over 2grams.

•A marijuana conviction can cause you to lose collegefinancial aid, scholarships, or get kicked off a sportsteam.

Want to find out more about the“harmless” little weed?

If you are interested in finding out how YOU can helpprevent youth substance abuse, please contact the

KYDS Coalition at 607-778-1146Or visit our website at www.kydscoalition.org

3April 2007 Harshaw/Kenyon

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Harshaw: April Dates to Remember4/17 Site Council Mtg., 2:45 p.m., Library

Parent Communication UpdateThe Harshaw Site Council met on February 27,

2007. Highlights of the meeting focused on theseupdates:Book Room

Reading level appropriate materials are being distributed to chil-dren by teachers. Alphabetizing of books is occurring. If interested inassisting, please contact Ann Saroka c/o Harshaw Primary School, 648-7580.School Snacks

With an ever-increasing number of children with food allergies, SiteCouncil is discussing ways to provide for the well being of all students.Please contact a Council representative with any suggestions you mayhave!Class Size Reduction Grant

The Council agreed to continue support for a class size reductiongrant 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

1-800-HarshawProgress has a way of “reach-

ing out and touching someone”every chance it gets. It seems thisis true of students with cellphones at Harshaw Primary School, too.Some students may be responsible enough tohave and carry a cell phone, and this is truly aparent’s decision. If your child needs to carrya cell phone for before or after school use,please follow these guidelines:•Instruct your children that their cell phonemust be stored in their backpack and must beturned off at all times during the school day(bus, playground, and classroom).•Please send a signed note to me in the officestating that you are aware that your child hasa cell phone.

Please feel free to contact the Harshawoffice at 648-7580 if you have any questions.

-Kathleen Keir, HP Principal

Calling all penguins!!Primary students provide preview for International Penguin Day

International Penguin Day is celebrated on April 25th, and pen-guin protocol encourages participants to wear black and white (red bowtie is optional).

Possible penguin activities being planned and prepared for HPstudents include games, stories, and/or educational movies, and more.Some pint-size penguins may prefer to parade and waddle through ourhallways. Approved “penguin” treats will be available to purchase forlunch. Each student will receive a penguin pencil to promote andpractice 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

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HP students pose with penguin friends.

Teacher requests 2007-08Student placement is always something

we take very seriously. Soon you will be giventhe opportunity to complete a 2007-2008teacher request form. The entire Harshawstaff works very hard to create classroomplacements that offer our children an educa-tional environment that is both supportiveand challenging. Each teacher and eachstudent has strengths and we do our very bestto match student strengths with teacherstrengths when considering classroom place-ments.

Some parents decide they would like tocomplete a parent request form in order tohave a voice in the placement process. If youwould like your parent request form to beconsidered for the 2007-2008 school year,here are some important reminders:

•Each teacher request form must be com-pleted in full and returned or postmarkedby the due date. Forms will be available byMay 1st. Please return by May 15th.•There is no order of selection on the form.The request form is used to determine thatwe will do everything possible to place yourchild in any ONE of the rooms on the list.

Please call Harshaw at 648-7580 orKenyon at 648-7520 if you have any ques-tions or concerns.

-Kathleen Keir & Bernie McDermott, Principals

4April 2007 Harshaw/Kenyon

PTA NewsPARP a Success

This year’s People As Reading Partners program was once again ahuge success. Students in grades Kindergarten to fifth enjoyed manyspecial presentations and activities that encouraged and emphasized theimportance of reading. This program would not have been such a successwithout co-chairs Ann Saroka and Dawn Krisko, as well as the teacherand parent volunteers.

Special thanks goes to our guest author, James Bruchac; our guestreaders (see box at right); and the families that accepted the PARP FamilyReading Challenge to help their children become better readers.

Voting for New Executive CommitteeVoting 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 SupportThe PTA would like to thank all of those who purchased Gertrude

Hawk products during our main fundraiser in March. The PTA looksforward to providing many more terrific programs to the entire school!

-Michelle Timms, CF PTA

Second StepDear 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 andKenyon students to review the Second Step program being taught in your child’s classroom. The purpose of this reviewis to let you know exactly what is happening in the classroom and to look at ways you can reinforce the Second Step skillsat home. The Second Step program teaches children skills they need to be successful at school, make friends, and getalong 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 hopeyou 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 forcontinued discussion until 7:30 p.m. For those who can not attend this meeting, a second meeting covering the sameinformation will be offered on Wednesday, April 25th from 5:00 to 7:00, again with the facilitators available for contin-ued 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 theprogram again in the future.

If you wish to attend, or have any questions, please call Mrs. Valent or Mr. Sutton, the group facilitators, at 648-7582/648-7525. We look forward to hearing from you.

-Eric Sutton, School Guidance Counselor

PHOTOSTop: Kindergarten studentsenjoy time with Jordan Patchand friend from “Reptile andCompany,” our PARP kick-offevent.

At left: Guest reader BobBundy entertains the studentsat HP Morning Program.

PARP Guest ReadersMandy 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)

5April 2007 Kenyon

Kids Project visitsKenyon third grade students were entertained and enlightened

when the “Kids Project” visited the school to teach them aboutvarious disabilities. The project features special puppets that“demonstrate the many ways we are all different, but in the mostimportant ways, all alike.”

The “dynamic puppets encourage children to talk openly abouttheir fears and stereotypes along with the myths surroundingpeople with disabilities.”

This innovative educational program was provided free by NewYork State Office of Mental Retardation and DevelopmentalDisabilities through Broome Developmental Disabilities Service Office.

-Susan Erickson, Grade 3 Teacher

Hands on ScienceFourth graders have had the unique opportunity to

work with science equipment in the lab. The childrenhave worked in groups and individually to experimentwith electricity and magnets these ten weeks. They havebuilt parallel and series circuits, discovered insulatorsand conductors, and even built an electromagnet.

The science lab has developed into an importantpart of the science curriculum in fourth grade. ThisMay the children take a New York State test inscience, which has two parts. The first part is thestandard multiple choice test that the children arefamiliar with. For the second part of the test, fourthgraders work with science equipment to performthree scientific tasks - this is the part of the test thechildren love to take. The test has been given formany years as a program evaluation test, but now thetest is given to evaluate student understanding.

In the coming weeks the children will be workingwith plants and seeds. The fourth graders will look atplant and seed structures and closely observe throughexperiments their important functions.

The science lab is a work in progress - every yearwe will try to add equipment to increase the handson experience for fourth graders.

-Vicky Hamlin, Grade 4 SPED/AIS Teacher

Third graderspose with theirnew friends.

Garret Krisco and Melissa Boeker work in the lab.

Kenyon: April Dates to RememberWed, 4/4 Vitamin L (Ithaca Signing Group) Sponsored by CF PTA, 1:00 pmMore information on this Character Education program at www.vitaminl.orgTue, 4/17 Kenyon Site Council. 2:30 - 3:30 pmFri, 4/20 Kenyon Student Recognition Assembly, 10:15 am, CFE AuditoriumThur, 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. Theyalso 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.

Student teachersStudents in Mrs. Emm’s fifth grade class became the

teachers this month when they planned and taught socialstudies lessons to their class. The topics included the changesin agriculture, travel, and manufacturing during the IndustrialRevolution, the Mexican War, the California gold rush, andthe migration west.

Groups were given objectives around which they plannedmethods of instruction and assessment. Methods incorporateda PowerPoint presentation; a talk show format in whichguests such as Robert Fulton, Peter Cooper, and DewittClinton were interviewed; and a reader’s theater with a castthat included Eli Whitney and John Deere. The produc-tions were complete with costumes and props. Studentshad a great time working together and learning from eachother.

-Mary Emm, 5th Grade TeacherThe students are dressed for success.

6April 2007

Kenyon - Caught With CharacterTeacher StudentMrs. Bender Matthew MartinichioMs. Erickson Jacob FrenchMrs. Hudak Terry LindowMrs. Moody Jacob FlynnMrs. Stankevich Dylan SilvanicMrs. Will Nicholas HutchinsonMr. Allio Audrey Orzelek

Hunter LuybliMrs. Beach Maryanna WellsMrs. Lapham Melissa BoekerMrs. Rowlands Allison DibbleMrs. Winters Alex Stout-MoranMrs. Emm Ryan LewisMs. Fallon Daniel EhretsMrs. Gorman Joseph RudyMrs. Herrick Joshua BarnettMrs. Miller Karis DuBoisMrs. Abbey (Art) Mia Hayes,

Rachel IngrahamAnthony Bowersox

Mrs. Ferranti (Music) Nicholas GibsonMrs. Hillis (PE) Daniel Ehrets

James PattwellTony Silvanic

Mr. Allport (Band) Erin SweeneyCarlton StarkBrian Rhodes

Mrs. Beaudoin Virginia KorecMrs. Robi Jacob FlynnMrs. Hamlin Darrian Gardiner

Hailey BraceMelissa Sweet

Mrs. Pourby Hunter LuybliMr. LoPiccolo Oksana FettMrs. DeAngelo James PattwellMrs. Lozzi Jazmine OsborneMrs. Mikeska (Computers) Marina RoeGrade 3 (Cafeteria) Kenoa Tio

Ava HudakGrade 4 (Cafeteria) Nicholas Gibson

Aubrey BennettClasses Caught with Character Mrs. Will

Mrs. RowlandsMs. Fallon

From the principalThank you to the CF PTA for organizing the PARP/Kenyon

Reading Challenge. We had a great kick–off assembly with theReptile Guy and a visit from author James Bruchac - wonderful.We appreciate all the PTA efforts!

April 20th through 30th, Kenyon will host the Child AssaultPrevention (CAP) program. CAP is presented by Crime VictimsAssistance Center: www.crimevictimsassistance.com. The programis presented every three years; Harshaw presented the program thispast fall. There will be a parent information session at 2:15 p.m.on Wednesday, April 18th. There will be a video and flyersavailable in the Kenyon office for any interested parent who cannotmake the scheduled session.

We are pleased to announce that our 5th graders this fallscored the highest passing percentage on the state Social Studiesexam of all the schools in the Broome-Tioga BOCES!!

-Bernie McDermott, KI Principal

Kenyon

7April 2007

Scientific celebrationCarol Church’s 7th grade Life Science students recently

celebrated the birthday of Charles Darwin, the originator ofthe idea that is the foundation of all life science today. Thestudents have been learning how living things change overtime and used the celebration to emphasize some major pointsabout traits needed for scientists and how they do their work.

Carol Church, 7th Grade Science

The students display their cake for Darwin’s birthday.

Middle School

Jeske attends conferenceZachary Jeske, 7th

grade, attended the JuniorNational Young LeadersConference in Washington,D.C. to learn publicspeaking skills, gain self-confidence, and under-stand the key principles ofleadership.

Zach and his fellowyoung leaders visitedPhiladelphia, Harper’sFerry, D.C., and Baltimoreto view national monu-ments, explore historicplaces, experience the story of John Brown at Harper’sFerry, participate in historical reenactments, and delveinto key leadership concepts.

Students are chosen for the conference by theirteachers based on their academics and leadershipqualities, among other qualifications.

-Jane Warren, MS Guidance Counselor

Uniforms now required in Middle School Not really, at least not in this middle school. How-

ever, there are public middle schools that do requireuniforms. Schools that require uniforms cite less gangidentification and social stigma. We don’t see a need foruniforms at Chenango Forks. However, we do need toaddress what our students wear to school.

Our dress code is simple. It states thatoffensive or distracting clothing is notappropriate. It also says that clothing thatglorifies drugs or alcohol is not allowed.Throughout the winter the dress code doesnot seem to be an issue. However, the arrivalof spring brings to us, in addition to lovelyflowers, low-cut shirts, low-backed jeans,short shorts, and mini-mini dresses. We askyour help in minimizing such distractions.

We understand that being the clothingpolice is not easy. Brittany Spears, Madonna, MTV, andmodern “super models” have provided examples for ourchildren that do not work in the school setting.

Additionally, deciding what is appropriate for amiddle schooler can be tough. What is not a problem ona young sixth grader may be totally unacceptable on someeighth graders. Sometimes clothes may appear acceptableif one is standing. However, with the slightest physical

movement, bending, or reaching, the bounds of proprietyare surpassed. Some boys like the hip-hop, low rider,show your boxers look - we don’t. Please join us as we tryto minimize distractions to learning and make our schoolthe best possible environment for education.

On a related issue, the dress-up dancewill be up coming soon. Please remember thatthis is simply a dress-up dance; it is not aprom. Teachers thought it would be nice togive our students a chance to dress a littlesharper and make the last dance of the year alittle more special. It was never intended to bean eighth grade prom complete with gowns,tuxedos, and limosines. Please do not purchasegowns, flowers, corsages, or limousine rides forthe children. Although it is easy to forgetsometimes, middle schoolers are still children-

very young children. We do not need to push them asthey fly toward adulthood.

We thank you for your support on these sometimessensitive issues. As mentioned previously, we do not see aneed for uniforms. However, if one were to think about it,we pretty much already have a uniform. It works prettywell and it is fairly inexpensive and innocent. It is thestandard tee-shirt and jeans and it is always welcome.

William Burke, MS Principal

Zachary Jeske

8April 2007

Student of the MonthSTUDENT SUBJECT TEACHERAllyson Church Technology 6 L. BaxterAriel Roys Technology 7 L. BaxterDallas Moffitt Technology 8 L. BaxterKenneth Starr Home & Career Skills 6 L. BreckTaylor Zarrelli Home & Career Skills 7 L. BreckJason Cummings Home & Career Skills 8 L. BreckLyndsey Church Regents Earth Science L. BrooksZachary Jeske English 7 L. ChestnutAshley Slavick Science 7 C. ChurchStephanie Zdimal Science 7A C. ChurchAshley Pasternak Science 6 K. ChurchAlex Kelly Science 6 K. ChurchPatrick Reardon English 8 M. CondonYelena Pecheny Regents Earth Science T. ConnerAmie Curyto Health S. DeuelDarien Chase Health S. DeuelAlex Singh French 7 N. DimatosSarah Krizan French I N. DimatosCal Fanara Band J. DybasKen Starr Band J. DybasJennifer Finch Band J. DybasRyan Hogan Physical Education N. FerschAdam Bronson Physical Education N. FerschCaite Snyder Academic Achievement 8 R. FortierEmily Markham Physical Education C. GiblinSarah Maximowicz Physical Education C. GiblinAlex Koulikas Physical Education C. GiblinJessica Collyer Social Studies K. GreenLaura Haley Spanish 7 M. GregrowJessica Bradley Spanish 8 M. GregrowCallie Gill Social Studies 7 P. GriffithsCollin Witbeck Social Studies 6 P. GriffithsChristian Melvin Physical Education D. HoganKevin Pattwell English Language Arts L. HulbertMegan Guernsey English Language Arts L. HulbertCallie Truex Reading P. KampBreonna Fuller Math D. LynchStephanie Zdimal Art E. McMahonMike Nicholas Art E. McMahonIsaac Rivera Written Expression M. O’HearnKelli Bunker Spanish IB J. PepplesAshli Mikeska Spanish IB J. PepplesMaria Camp HS Band K. RobertsonTom Dybas HS Band K. RobertsonChris O’Brien Science 8 A. RulloAlyssa Hawras Math 9A M. RulloEric Yonda Math 8 M. RulloRiley Walsh Social Studies 6 S. SeversonJenn Zeigler Reading 6 J. Stark/CrandellDominick Stark Academic Improvement P. SwartoutJon Davern Math 7 M. TioAllyson Church Math 6 T. UrdaRichard Stafford Computers 8 T. VermaatJustin Ostrander General Music 6 N. WildonerAdam Grove General Music 7 N. WildonerLindsey Crawford English M. Zappia

Feathering the nestSixth 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 offormer CF student Dan Vredenburgh from the Broome County Soiland Water Conservation Department.

According to the Consertvation Department, development haswiped out many of the bluebirds’ natural nesting sites in this area,so their population has declined. Our students’ hard work will goa long way in helping to restore the population.

-Bob Bundy, Superintendent

Photo: Kevin Spencer, Cody Link, and Mr. Baxter work on one of thebirdhouses.

Middle School

9April 2007

April Assets~~In the last edition of the Newsletter, I presented information on workplace skills employ-

ees must know to begin a job or career and those one must know to advance in one’s job orcareer. With spring just around the corner, many students will begin job hunting inpreparation for solidifying their summer employment opportunities early on.

As was mentioned previously, personal appearance is of paramount importance inmaking a positive impression on a potential employer. Arriving at an interview in dresspants (absolutely no jeans or sweats - skirt or dress pants for girls) and regular shoes (notsneakers); shirts tucked in and belted; and hair appropriately styled can make a hugedifference in the impression that a candidate makes.

Naturally, there are other essential aspects in the areas of personal qualities, basicaptitudes and interpersonal skills that are vital to both obtaining employment and advancing in a given position. As acontinuation of the initial four critical attributes, I will provide the final six with their respective rating.

Band trip to Williamsburg, VirginiaAttention parents & students

There will be a mandatory parent/student meeting on April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. inthe High School Auditorium for all band members going on the Williamsburg trip. We willreview the trip packet sent home previously.

Please have photo identification (driver’s license, etc.) with you, and the trip packet formsfilled out for return to the CFHS Band Director. There will be a notary present to notarizethe 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 Butkiewicz, Band BoostersCarol Butkiewicz, Band BoostersCarol Butkiewicz, Band BoostersCarol Butkiewicz, Band BoostersCarol Butkiewicz, Band Boosters

High School

It is evident from the New York State Employer Survey of Workplace Skills that the top three attributes in both securingemployment and remaining in a given workplace are: practicing ethical behavior, working cooperatively with others, andpersonal appearance. The other skills and competencies, while also essential to the success of a candidate in both theinterview setting and actual work experience, were given lower ratings. It was felt that these components provided aviable 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-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal

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Foundation Skills: Personal Qualities (87.6%)•Demonstrates understanding, friendliness, adaptability,empathy and politeness in new and on-going groupsettings; asserts self in familiar and unfamiliar situations.

Foundation Skills: Personal Qualities (85.7%)•Exerts a high level of effort and perseverance toward goalattainment; works to become excellent at doing tasks evenwhen assigned an unpleasant task.

Foundation Skills: Personal Qualities (83.5%)•Believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive viewof self; demonstrates knowledge of own skills and abilities.

Foundation Skills: Basic Skills (82%)•Communicates thoughts and key information in writing,records information completely and accurately.

Foundation Skills: Basic Skills (81.1%)•Organizes ideas and speaks clearly; communicates appro-priate to listeners and situations; participates in conversa-tions, discussion, and group presentations; asks questionswhen needed.

Competencies: Interpersonal Skills (80.6%)•Exhibits appropriate behavior when dealing with clients.

10April 2007

Alumni CornerThe April edition of our

Newsletter highlights theaccomplishments of 1993Chenango Forks graduate Dr.Brian Sirgany who has recentlyreturned to the area and is inpractice at Roberts Eyecare inVestal.

Following graduation fromCF, Dr. Sirgany attended IthacaCollege, earning a B.S. inChemistry in a pre-medprogram. He received his

Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College ofOptometry in Philadelphia, completing his residency atThe Eye Institute, with a specialty in Ocular Disease.While studying at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry,Dr. Sirgany provided health care via missions in Guate-mala, Belize and western Alaska. In 2005, he was grantedfellowship in The American Academy of Optometry.

Reflecting on his teachers and other influences thatcontributed to his success, Dr. Sirgany recalled somefavorite instructors. He remembered Tom Bond as a forcethat encouraged him to reach his fullest potential, both inand out of the classroom. Paul Meddleton demonstratedthe importance of being true to oneself and the attributesof maintaining individuality and uniqueness. Interest inChemistry and research were cultivated by Diane Flynn.Dr. Sirgany also mentioned that Spanish, Global Studies,and Science courses served to enrich his learning experi-ence and provide an introduction to his career of choice.

We’re pleased that Dr. Sirgany has returned to hishometown to join a local practice after spending nine yearsin Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. He is a residentof the CF district, is married to CF alum Sarah O’Neiland has two children. Welcome back to our communityand best wishes for continued success!

-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal

Creative interpretationThe Visual Art Department and the English Depart-

ment have been working hand in hand this year on severalprojects, focusing on cross-curriculum connections andliteracy.

For one such activity, Keith Rosko’s Computer Artclass and JoAnn Sarpolis’ ninth grade English classes bothanalyzed “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe.

The students discussed how to establish moodthrough the artist’s eye and the writer’s eye, and Mr.Rosko’s classes discussed ways in which visual artists couldtell a story through illustration and imagery alone.

Each student in the Computer Art class selected averse from Poe’s poem, interpreted it in their sketchbooks,created a list of visual symbols that helped get across itsmeaning, and then generated ideas for a finished illustra-tion. Finished illustrations were created in PhotoShop.

The Computer Art students culminated this activityby recording their verse and creating a movie using theirnarration and their artwork. This was shared with theninth grade English classes to see if the images did indeedget across the idea expressed in each verse, and if theycaptured the overall mood of the poem.

-Keith Rosko, HS Art

Allie Zevotek works on the poem.

High School

CF Mock Trial teamThe CF Mock Trial team successfully presented a

defensive case against Binghamton’s prosecution, but theprosecution was not as successful against UE’s defensiveteam. At the time of this article, there is one final competi-tion, with CF’s prosecution team going against Seton’sdefense.

Mock Trial is a wonderful opportunity for studentsaround the state to compete against one another in real lifecases. Each team is made up of at least six members for theprosecution and defense respectively. Teams must study thecase and formulate a plan of attack based on the side theyare presenting. Teams present in the county or city court-rooms in front of a judge. The judge hears the case, deter-mines a winner, and allows points for winning and professional presentation. Students gain a vast amount of experienceparticipating in this competition.

-Kathleen Quaranta, HS Business

Dr. Sirgany

Front, L-R: James Gregory, Attorney/Advisor; Sandra Perry (D)Witness; Alyssa Niman (D) Attorney, (P) Witness; Allyson Pratt (P)Witness; Sharon Hartzell; Mrs. Quaranta, Teacher/Advisor.Back, L-R: Brian Bennett (P) Attorney; Johnathan Rafferty (D)Attorney, (D) Witness; Alexandria Driscoll (P) Witness; RaymondLord III (P) Attorney; Rachel Snyder (D) Attorney; Joseph Furey (D)Witness. Missing From Photo: Ashley Kresge (P) Attorney

11April 2007 High School

CF goes to SpainSpanish IV and V students recently traveled to Spain -

virtually! Through the use of the Distance Learning Lab inthe High School and the help of BOCES coordinators,students were able to have a video conference with a groupof students in Spain. The students in both countries wereable to see and hear each other, as well as watch videos ofeach other’s homes.

Students discussed a wide variety of issues interesting tothem, including holiday celebrations in Spain, politics,popular culture, and stereotypes held by each culture. Thevideo conference was held almost entirely in Spanish. Theexperience was an exciting way to share with people from adifferent culture and to practice speaking Spanish withoutleaving the school building.

-Mandy Black, HS Spanish

America readsThe more that you read, the more things you will know.

The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.– Dr. Seuss

Above: Book Club members whoparticipated in Read AcrossAmerica.Front, L-R: Destinee Parvin &Julia WickersheimBack, L-R: Alyssa Niman, SharonHartzell, Joe Furey, MelissaGoehring, & Crystal Goehring

At left: PreK students sportingtheir Dr. Seuss hats pose withtheir reader, Alison Sheridan-Brennan, HS Chemistry teacher.

Students/teachersto exhibit work

Three CF students and their artteachers will participate in the 3rdAnnual North East Art EducatorsExhibition at City Hall’s 2nd FloorGallery, April 6 -27, 2007 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

This premiere art show features teacher and studentart work from art educators throughout the northeast.Student art work was chosen by their teachers and wasjudged “exceptional and outstanding” by the educator.

Students Heather Emery, Briana Hawras, andAnthony Martinichio were chosen for the exhibit bytheir art teachers, Diane Sheehan, Keith Rosko, andErin McMahon, respectively.

An artists’ reception will be held in conjunctionwith the Gorgeous Washington Street Association FirstFriday Art Walk on Friday, April 6th, 2007, 6:00-9:00p.m.

The exhibit will celebrate the importance of theArts in the educational system and help encourage evenmore enthusiasm for the rapidly growing art scene inthe Greater Binghamton area. The exhibition hopes tofoster a connection between the Arts, at an educationallevel and the Arts at a professional level.

For further information, contact co-curator KeithRosko at roskok@cforks.org or 607-648-7544.

-Keith Rosko, HS Art

CF students talk with students in Spain.

Members of the High School Book Clubshared their love of reading with HarshawElementary school students on March 2nd.This marked the date for “Read AcrossAmerica,” a celebration of reading and thebirthday of beloved children’s author, Dr.Seuss. Book Club members read their favoritechildren’s stories to Pre-Kindergarten, Kinder-garten, and first grade classes.

Participating Book Club Members in-cluded Joe Furey, Melissa Goehring, CrystalGoehring, Sharon Hartzell, Alyssa Niman,Destinee Parvin, and Julia Wickersheim. Alsoinvolved were Melissa Santacrose (HS librar-ian); Alison Sheridan-Brennan (HS chemistryteacher); and Sandy Johnson (Harshaw librar-ian).

-Melissa Santacrose, HS Librarian

12April 2007 High School

Young environmental planners hear from the expertsMembers of the High School’s BCC Environmental Science class are plan-

ning an ideal development for Broome County, but before they started on theirplan they met with 14 local experts. Topics discussed ranged from state environ-mental quality laws; local planning and economic development; prehistoric,historic, and cultural resources; natural resources and local ecology; storm waterplanning; GIS; and local government.

THE EXPERTSMargaret Turna, Town of Chenango SupervisorJoseph Moody, Director of Town of Union Economic DevelopmentChip McElwee, Executive Director of Broome County Soil and WaterDr. Julian Shepperd, Ecologist and Binghamton University Biology ProfessorKenneth Kamlet, Director of Legal Affairs for Newman Development Group, LLCDr. Dick Andrus, Environmental Activist and Binghamton University Biology ProfessorLynda Carroll and Sam Kudrle, Project Directors at BU’s Public Archaeology FacilityFrank Evangelisti, Chief Planner for Broome County Planning and Economic DevelopmentPamela Gendron, Planner, and Christine Klein, Project Developer, for NYS Dept. of TransportationStacey Merola, Senior Environmental Planner for Broome County Environmental Management CouncilGreg Currier, District Conservationist, and Suzie Daubert, Soil Scientist, for Natural Resources Conservation Service

-Tim Conners, Science Chair

Student of the MonthSTUDENT COURSE TEACHERLiz Tiffany Spanish III M. BlackAimee Lescault Spanish IV M. BlackAbby Ponterio Regents Earth Science L. BrooksDerek Sturdevant BCC Meteorology L. BrooksChristy Guzenski Physical Education S. BuschPatrick Creagh Physical Education S. BuschEric Lee Foods III D. DanielsZach Kuzemka Physical Education P. DerrVernonica Ginty Physical Education P. DerrAnna Dillenbeck Applied Math II M. FendickCorey Gildea Math 10A/B M. FendickJenna Snow Math 10 A/B A. GronskiSean Wheeler English 11 A. GumbleJackie Valdes AP English A. GumbleCrystal Canniff French III J. MyersDan Maximowicz HS Band K. RobertsonMichael Redfern HS Band K. RobertsonMatt Roloson Biology R. SantosCorinna Ridgeway AP Biology R. SantosTyler Kutz Earth Science R. SantosChad Pond English 9 J. SarpolisAlexis Lawton Health Education K. ShapiroNicole Sweeney Painting D. SheehanKatie Husband Studio Art 3-D D. SheehanTalia Emm Architectural Design D. SheehanParker Ward Architectural Design D. SheehanRyan Pasternak Global 10 J. SmithJordan Luybli Global 9 J. SmithCourtney Robinson English 9 J. GeadritiesZach Kuzemka AP Chemistry L. Willchock

Greg Currier & Suzie Daubert discuss soilconservation.

13April 2007 Congratulations to CF Winter AthletesGIRLS BOWLINGCoach: John Preston

Section IV Class B ChampsAll Conference/State Finalists

Tory PechaChristina Unger

All DivisionCrystal Canniff

Academic All StarCrystal Canniff

Sportsmanship All StarDanielle Culver BOYS BOWLING

Coach: John PrestonAll Division

Zach VanKurenSportsmanship All StarRobert Rosenberger

INDOOR TRACKCoach: Andy Gronski

All ConferenceElliott Cook (Pole Vault)

Nolan Haycook (Shot Put)Carley Jagger (Pole Vault)

All DivisionMike Giblin (Shot Put)

Carley Jagger (High Jump)

Academic All StarElliott Cook

Sportsmanship All StarElliott Cook

Front: Nichole Bausenwein, Danielle Culver, CrystalCanniff. Back: Christina Unger, Tori Pecha, CoachPreston, Coach Helper Dottie, Malinda Robinson

Zach VanKuren

Nolan Haycock, Elliott Cook, Carley Jagger

STAC All ConferenceJordan Dyer

Casey LaNaveJesse VillellaTom Voorhis

STAC All DivisionJordan BarnettMike Bennett

Rickey BronsonJud DuBois

Chris ParsonsKiefer Smyder

Section IV ChampsJordan DyerJesse VillellaTom Voorhis

Academic All StarJesse Villella

Sportsmanship All StarJud DuBois

5th in NY Public H.S.Casey LaNave

Section IV PlacewinnersJesse Barnett (3rd)

Travis Barnett (3rd)Mike Bennett (4th)

Rickey Bronson (3rd)Jud DuBois (2nd)*

Casey LaNave (2nd)*Tyler Lusht (6th)

Kevin Sherman (2nd)

*Went to States

WRESTLINGCoach: Rick Gumble

18-2 Dual Meet RecordAnderson Tournament Champs

Battle of the Tier Tournament Champs50th Windsor Tournament Champs

STAC East Division Champs

STAC Tournament ChampsSection IV Dual Meet Tournament Runners-up

Section IV Division I ChampsRanked 6th in NYS Wrestling Large School Sports

Writers Poll

Front: Matt Bennett, Tom Voorhis, DJ Smith, Jason Goldman, Tyler Lusht, KieferSmyder, 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.

14April 2007 Congratulations to CF Winter Athletes

GIRLS BASKETBALLCoach: Nick Fersch

All DivisionAllison Bruet

Academic All StarCassie Lord

Sportsmanship All StarMichelle Staiger

SWIMMINGCoach: John Hillis

STAC Champs (7th Consecutive Year)Steven Kwartler broke 3 school records:

200 IM, 50 Free, 100 BreastAll 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 YevtukhSportsmanship All Star

Steven Kwartler CHEERLEADINGCoach: Erin McMahon

Academic All StarChelsey Gill

Sportsmanship All StarKristen Warren

BOYS BASKETBALLCoach: Kevin Watson

All DivisionChris Statts

Academic All StarMichael Allen

Sportsmanship All StarDylan Warner

Alum athleteCongratulations 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 andField Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. His winning time was 14:31.29, aper mile pace of 4:40.2 in the 3.1 mile race. Fred also won the ECAC 3,000Meter Run title 2 weeks prior to his national championship race.

-Larry Brooks, MS Science

Front: Steven Kwartler, Max Ginty, Dan MaximowiczBack: Dallas Hogan, Stephen Edwards, Alex Yevtuch

Allison Bruet, Michelle Staiger

SCHOLAR/ATHLETE TEAMSRecognized by the NYPHSAA criteria - 7

team members hold an average of 90 or better.Boys BasketballMichael Allen

Jeff CreaghJason GildeaDrew Pero

Jake ReynoldsChris Statts

Dylan Warner

Girls BasketballAllison Bruet

Megan FaughnanBecky Foster

Briana HawrasCassie Lord

Michelle StaigerHaley VanTassel

Chelsey Gill & Kristen Warren

Dylan Warner & Chris Statts

Photo aboveFront: Mike Allen,Jeff Creagh, JasonGildeaBack: MichelleStaiger & HaleyVanTassel

Photo at leftFront: Cassie Lord &Chris StattsBack: Dylan Warner

15April 2007

CHENANGO FORKS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONStudent volunteers received pledges for contributions in excess of three thou-

sand dollars ($3,000.00) on Sunday February 11, 2007 as part of the ChenangoForks Scholarship Foundation Phone-A-Thon. Calls were made between 1:30 and7:30 p.m. to school district residents.

Residents were asked to make a ten dollar ($10.00) donation that will be usedfor scholarships for Chenango Forks students. Most of the money raised will begiven out in scholarships to this year’s graduating seniors and the balance will beinvested in the foundation’s permanent endowment for future scholarships.

The Foundation believes that all sincere and determined students should havethe chance to continue their education after graduation. Awards may be appliedtoward any accredited vocational, technical, two or four year college program.

Founded in 1990, the CFSF has awarded over one hundred eighty thousanddollars ($180,000.00) in scholarships to over five hundred (500) graduatingseniors and continues to contribute to a permanent endowment fund. Thesescholarships have been made possible by the general donations of local residentsand area businesses.

If you did not receive a phone call and wish to make a donation, please use thisform. 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 raisedby our foundation have been distributed to graduating students. Our organization has no administrative office oremployees as all our work is done by volunteers.

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TRUSTEESRobert Wedlake - PresidentJohn Mondorf - Treasurer

Jeff Schultz - SecretaryRon BarberRobert Cline

David Perozeni

RECIPIENTS2004

Sara BaggermanAmber BaronJessica BennettPatricia BurginShannon BurnsSara Carabino

Jennifer CastelineMegan CroisantLauren D’AngeloJonathan Edwards

Melissa FaddenKelly Gillett

Alexis GrabowskiHeather GrunderRebecca Hanze

Gina JurigaEric Laine II

Jenna LocaputoMichelle MacchiarellaTimothy McGowan

Stephanie McLaughlinDanielle Mills

John MoomeyMeaghan OwenWhitney PayneJessica QuinnMelissa Roth

Amy SchabloskiMatthew Simonis

Brandon SinesJared Smith

Matthew StephensNicholas SwatkoChristina TaylorJamie VanDoornKatarine Warren

Tara WarrickHilary WrightAnna Yahner

2005Gregory Abbe

Nicholas BallardKatherine Barvinchk

Natassia BixbyKimberly Cary

Joseph CipollinaDanielle CronDanielle Evans

Heather GramentoBrian Hall

Jesse HaskellVanessa Herbst

Andrew Hessney

Patrick KellyEmily LukasikDaniel MinchErica Miner

Joelle MondorfVito Morbidini

Eric MusutaTara NickersonTroy Nickerson

Zachary VredenburghAlesha WasmundBradley WatsonKristen White

Laura Ziegenfus

2006Johnny ChestnutMia D’AngeloBryan DanielsElaina DybasAbigail FelterAmanda Gee

Colleen GiblinTimothy Green

Nicholas GrooverAnnette HartzellJennifer Kucko

Alyssa MacchiarellaDeidre Martin

Emily McGowanJacqueline MichalskiRichard Mirabito, Jr.

Anne MurrayChristopher Oberhaus

Kaitlin PhelpsSandra PrenticeJoshua PrestonScott Reynolds

Dylan RittenburgRory Rosenbarker

Karen RoughtCarlene Sanzo

Stephanie SchaeferDevin SheehanAshley SnowVaness Snyder

Erin SteinJustin VanTasselAlyssa Whipple

Maryana YevtukhRuby Yu

District

College information night

When: Wednesday, April 18, 2007Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.Where: High School Auditorium

College admissions officers will speak on every facet of the collegeselection process. All sophomores, juniors and their parents arecordially 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 four-year college after high school should attend this event. Please RSVP tothe High School Guidance Office (648-7528) as soon as possible.

Refreshments will be served.

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Petitions for Board of Education seatPetitions for the Board of Education seat to fill the expired five-

year term presently held by Jack Sines (previously held by MarthaGrasso) may be obtained from Dawn Phoenix, District Clerk. The newterm will terminate on June 30, 2012. Petitions must be returned nolater than 5:00 p.m. on April 16, 2007 to Mrs. Phoenix in theBusiness Office. Minimum number of signatures required is 25.

Private school transportationRequests for transportation to private schools for the 2007-2008

school year must be submitted by April 1, 2007. Send requests toJerry Hartman, Transportation Supervisor, Chenango Forks Elemen-tary School.

Adult co-ed volleyball

Newsletter mailingsResidents who have questions, requests, or problems regarding

Newsletter mailings at their address should contact CF ComputerServices at 648-7546.

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 5thyear participating and we are just as excited as ever. Check out ourteam web page at www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/binghamton.

Register to walk with us, make a donation, or just check out ourteam roster and goals. Thanks for your support over the years. If youhave any questions, contact Pat Swartout at the Middle School, 648-7576. CAGO spring season sign-up

Chenango Aquatics (CAGO) - acompetitive swim club – will hold sign-upsfor the upcoming spring season on Thursday,April 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the High School pool. Swimmersof any age who are able to swim one length of the pool unaided areeligible to join. A swim test will be given to all interested swimmers atsign ups, so please come prepared to swim. There are fees involved tojoin.

For more information, please visit our website atwww.cagoswim.com (http://www.cagoswim.com/). If you have anyquestions, contact Elliot Niman at 648-4560, or email atelliot@cagoswim.com.

MEETINGSBoard of Education 4/5; 7:15 p.m. Middle School LibraryPTA 4/17; 7 p.m. CFE LibrarySpecial 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.

Adults interested in playing in a Wednesday night CF MiddleSchool semi-competitive pickup volleyball league contact BethCunningham at 648-3537 for details.

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