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Middle School Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter Newsletter May 2007 ay 2007 ay 2007 ay 2007 ay 2007 Vol. ol. ol. ol. ol. VII, N VII, N VII, N VII, N VII, No. 9 o. 9 o. 9 o. 9 o. 9 A community where learners excel! A community where learners excel! A community where learners excel! A community where learners excel! A community where learners excel! black front page blue front page Chenango Forks Central Schools Kenyon Odyssey team to compete at world finals Despite the weather and a three hour delay, the local competition was a successful one for our five Chenango Forks Odyssey of the Mind teams. We were all dressed in our blue Odyssey t-shirts and had great school spirit! Kenyon Intermediate’s “Tag’em - Division I” team placed second out of 10 schools and represented CF at the state competition on March 31st. A second Kenyon team, “Around the World in 8 Minutes - Division 1A,” placed second out of 11 schools. The Harshaw “Around the World in 8 Minutes - Division 1B” team placed second out of 12 teams. Our Middle School seventh grade “Around the World in 8 Minutes - Division II” team placed 5th out of 14 schools. We also had a team from Harshaw that presented the primary problem (not for competition) and had a great performance. At the state competition, our Kenyon team came in second and will be going to the Odyssey World Competition in Michigan. This is the first time a CF team has advanced to the World Competition. We are incredibly proud of all our teams hard work and creativity, and congratulate them on a job well done. Best of luck to Kenyon at the World! -Carol Denz, Assistant Superintendent World Competitors. Coaches: Ken & Lena Hurd Front, L-R: Jacquelyn Thrall, Natalie O’Brien, Jonathan Thrall Back, L-R: Natalie Valla, Emily Abdallah, Michael Bubniak, Nicholas Hurd Harshaw Team Coaches: DeAnne Sbarra & Jan Houlihan Front: Aidan Houlihan, Meira Hogan Back: Victoria Garcia, Shawna Sbarra, Nick Walling Absent: Alexa Juran 3rd Grade Team Coaches: Theresa Walsh & Jacqueline Scallion Front: Ava Hudak, Nicholas Markham, Megan Maus Back: Elliot McRoberts, Alexa Walling, Liam Walsh, Kenoa Tio 5th Grade Team Coaches: Patricia Sweeney, Karen Shannon & Sheila Sullivan Front: Alicia Sullivan, Sara Comfort Back: Erin Sweeney, Krysta Shannon, Madeline Staiger, Kelsie Davis Middle School Team Coach: Carol Denz Front: Steven Maximowicz, Nicholas Shannon, Iyan Warren Back: Alexis Kellicutt, Ariel Roys, Taylor Zarelli, Sarah Maximowicz

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NewsletterNewsletterNewsletterNewsletterNewsletterMMMMMay 2007 ay 2007 ay 2007 ay 2007 ay 2007 VVVVVol. ol. ol. ol. ol. VII, NVII, NVII, NVII, NVII, No. 9o. 9o. 9o. 9o. 9

A community where learners excel!A community where learners excel!A community where learners excel!A community where learners excel!A community where learners excel!

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Chenango Forks Central Schools

Kenyon Odyssey team tocompete at world finals

Despite the weather and a three hour delay, the localcompetition was a successful one for our five Chenango ForksOdyssey of the Mind teams. We were all dressed in our blueOdyssey t-shirts and had great school spirit!

Kenyon Intermediate’s “Tag’em - Division I” team placedsecond out of 10 schools and represented CF at the statecompetition on March 31st. A second Kenyon team, “Aroundthe World in 8 Minutes - Division 1A,” placed second out of11 schools. The Harshaw “Around the World in 8 Minutes -Division 1B” team placed second out of 12 teams. OurMiddle School seventh grade “Around the World in 8 Minutes- Division II” team placed 5th out of 14 schools. We also hada team from Harshaw that presented the primary problem(not for competition) and had a great performance.

At the state competition, our Kenyon team came insecond and will be going to the Odyssey World Competitionin Michigan. This is the first time a CF team has advanced tothe World Competition. We are incredibly proud of all ourteams hard work and creativity, and congratulate them on a job well done. Best of luck to Kenyon at the World!

-Carol Denz, Assistant Superintendent

World Competitors. Coaches: Ken & Lena HurdFront, L-R: Jacquelyn Thrall, Natalie O’Brien, Jonathan ThrallBack, L-R: Natalie Valla, Emily Abdallah, Michael Bubniak, Nicholas Hurd

Harshaw TeamCoaches: DeAnneSbarra & Jan HoulihanFront: Aidan Houlihan,Meira HoganBack: Victoria Garcia,Shawna Sbarra, NickWallingAbsent: Alexa Juran

3rd Grade TeamCoaches: TheresaWalsh & JacquelineScallionFront: Ava Hudak,Nicholas Markham,Megan MausBack: ElliotMcRoberts, AlexaWalling, Liam Walsh,Kenoa Tio

5th Grade TeamCoaches: PatriciaSweeney, KarenShannon & SheilaSullivanFront: Alicia Sullivan,Sara ComfortBack: Erin Sweeney,Krysta Shannon,Madeline Staiger,Kelsie Davis

Middle School TeamCoach: Carol DenzFront: StevenMaximowicz,Nicholas Shannon,Iyan WarrenBack: AlexisKellicutt, Ariel Roys,Taylor Zarelli, SarahMaximowicz

2May 2007 District

Notification from NYS AHPERDThe Chenango Forks School District has received the

following funds for our School Health Index Program:

Middle School ............................................................ $600Kenyon Intermediate ................................................. $600Harshaw Primary ....................................................... $600High School ............................................................ $4,861

The initial proposal for the School Health Index Programincluded the following objectives:

1. Develop a District Wellness Policy including healtheducation, nutrition and physical activity of staff, studentsand community with BOE approval prior to July 1, 2006.2. The district shall increase by 20% healthy snack choices inthe vending machines during the 2005-06 school year.

Additional items addressed in the proposal included:

•upgrade, improve, and add a “giant swing” element to theropes course

•installation of handicap swing at primary school•establishment of a fitness trail on the district campus•funds to help support supervision of weight room duringafter school hours for access by staff and community

When the initial proposal was granted, the DHAC usedfunds to move forward with plans for the fitness trail andupgrade and maintenance of the ropes course. The purchaseof the handicap swing was accomplished through the fundraising efforts of the Reconnecting Youth classes with theassistance of Karen Shapiro and Deb Daniels.

With the additional funds provided, we will be able tocomplete the intention of our proposal and provide for

•the purchase of a refrigerated vending machine with set upto accommodate the sale of fresh fruit, vegetables, saladand yogurt. ($4,261)

•the addition of “giant swing” element on the ropes course.($1,785)

•supervision of weight room during after school hours foruse by district employees and community members.($615)

TOTAL $6,661-Carol Denz, Assistant Superintendent

Audit committeeThe Chenango Forks Audit Committee met in

March with the newly appointed internal auditor,Brian Skadowski, and the external auditors fromCiashi, Dietershagen, Mickelson & Little to review thedistrict’s internal control plan and coordinate auditwork for the 2006-07 school year.

Committee members include CF Board memberDon Vredenburgh, and community members KevinGildea, Grant Newton, and John Mondorf. Thecommittee reviews the fiscal operations of the districtin accordance with the Fiscal Accountability Legislationrequired for schools.

-Kathy Blackman, School Business Executive

L-R: Don Vredenburgh, Brian Skadowski, Grant Newton, KevinGildea

I-Safe commitee updateThe i-Safe internet safety committee is well under-

way to developing a plan for internet safety atChenango Forks. Members met this month to discusswhat is currently being done at each building and whatneeds to be implemented. All were very pleased to seethat we are currently teaching many of the key ideasthat i-Safe recommends.

Our next step is to increase awarness of all CF staffin the area of internet safety. This will be done througha presentation on opening day in September, as well asinformative sessions at faculty meetings throughout theyear. Any parent interested in becoming more aware ofthe i-Safe program, the website, www.isafe.org, haslinks to training videos and material.

Committee members are as follows: HP: MarcyReynolds, Mona Wysocki, Debbie Sturdevant; KI:Patti Sweeney, Chelsea Stankevich, Vicki Mikeska; MS:Tim Vermaat; HS: Karen Shapiro, Melissa Santacrose;District: Carol Denz, Cheri Panko, Bill Sica, ChrisCody, Steve Korutz.

-Cheri Panko, Educational Communications Specialist

3May 2007

Over the rainbowMary Madigan’s wee Kindergarten students had a

grand time learning about rainbows through a variety ofprojects: singing songs; reading and making books;creating artwork; and doing math, colors, and patterns.To culminate the unit, leprechauns hid a pot of gold andleft clues for the children to follow.

-Mary Madigan, Kindergarten Teacher

Harshaw May Dates5/1 Pre-K Parent Information Night, 6:00 – 6:30 pm

Kindergarten Parent Information Night, 6:30 – 7:15 pm5/3-4 Pre-K/Kindergarten 2007-2008 Registration, 9 am – 2 pm5/8 First Grade Field Trip – Hauptfliesch/Pixley5/9 First Grade Field Trip – Maus/Tomkins5/10 First Grade Field Trip – Lawton/Reynolds/Knapp5/15- 6/8 Kindergarten Begins Swimming Sessions5/15 Harshaw Site Council Meeting, 2:45 pm5/25 PreK/Kindergarten Make-Up 2007-08 Registrations, 9 am – 2 pm

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Students enjoy their “pot of gold.”

Second graders make new friendsSecond graders in Ms. Callahan’s class have enjoyed

writing to penpals from Mrs. Oshrin’s 2nd grade class in theVestal School District. This penpal relationship has allowedthem to practice writing and reading, improve their literacy,and learn more about another child’s life.

All of the young readers and writers are enthusiasticabout their penpal letters. The children feel motivatedbecause their words are received and valued by their penpals.Being penpals allows them to gain a valuable understandingof the world and an appreciation for lifestyles different fromtheir own.

In an age when emailing is so prevalent, receiving paperletters gives students both the satisfaction of seeing theirnames printed on an envelope and the excitement of waitingfor mail to arrive.

In May, these penpals will be lucky enough to meet faceto face. Not only have the students learned how to writeletters, they have made great new friends!

-Theresa Callahan, 2nd Grade Teacher

UnderstandingUnderstandingUnderstandingUnderstandingUnderstandingMakayla Rinker and Hannah Kohinke write their letters.

Mrs. Slocum and a studentwork on picture identification.

Harshaw teacher publishedCongratulations to Barb Slocum, speech/language pathologist at Harshaw, who has had

two articles published in Advance, a professional publication for speech/language pathologistsand audiologists. “Three Things that Help with Scheduling” was published in January, butcannot be accessed on line. “A Journey Through Four Decades in Education” was publishedin March and can be accessed accessed online in one of two ways. Go towww.advanceweb.com/speech and locate “Find Favorite Features” on the left-hand side of thepage under the “From Print” section. Or you can find the article at http://speech-language-pathology-audiology.advanceweb.com/Common/editorial/editorial.aspx?CC=86809.

-Harshaw Administration

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4May 2007

Celebrating literacyThe PTA and CF Elementary hosted a

night of family fun as a culmination forParents As Reading Partners (PARP) monthand to celebrate literacy.

Harshaw Primary held its annual “Pa-jama Night” featuring Harshaw storytellers,“Read-In,” and “Read Alouds.”

At Kenyon Intermediate, the secondannual Literacy Night Museum wowedvisitors with our students’ science projects. The night represented weeks of hard workand fun by the students and teachers as theyintegrated reading, writing, science and artto create artifacts for display in the museum. Each grade level exhibited artifacts andwriting in a different area of study in science: Grade 3 – Life Science; Grade 4 – PhysicalScience, and Grade 5 – Earth Science.

Attendees also enjoyed the exceptional “Habitat” artworkdisplayed throughout the halls, a Book Fair, and the ever-popularPTA Basket Raffle. The evening was concluded with a specialperformance of “The Day the School Went Wild” by musicianJay Mankita.

-Harshaw/Kenyon Teachers

Kenyon students’science projectswere a big hit withvisitors.

The Book Fair did abrisk business asstudents lined up to“buy one, get onefree.”

The students“go wild” withJay Mankita.

Harshaw/Kenyon

Children could“snuggle up” andread with theirreading partner andspend time withClifford, the Big RedDog.

It’s a dog’s lifeDavid Hamlin,

Town of FentonSupervisor, with hisunofficial townmascot Duncanmade a visit to Mrs.Rowland’s fourthgrade class to readabout an ancestor ofDuncan’s. Thebook, Seaman’sJournal, is an ac-count of Seaman,Merriweather Lewis’Newfoundland dog,Seaman, who madethe long journeywith his master toexplore the Louisiana Purchase.

This historical fiction book tells about Lewis andClark’s trip through the eyes of the dog. While thefeelings of the dog may not be real, the facts that the bookoffers are. The children were delighted with the story andDuncan.

-Vicky Hamlin, Grade Coordinator

Checkmate!Forty-three Kenyon 5th graders competed in our

second double elimination chess tournament, and what anexciting finish! The three finalists tied twice in round robincompetition, and, after a challenging tie breaker, CarltonStark took third place, Jordan Shelepak came in second,and Isaiah Zimmer was our first place chess master.

Drew Allport, Kenyon band teacher, has again enjoyedrunning the tournament, and a third is already well under-way. Special thanks to Linda Earls who provided chess sets,prizes, and the idea for the final tie breaker.

-Drew Allport, KI Band

The students enjoy some petting timewith Duncan.

L-R: Carlton Stark, Isaiah Zimmer, Jordan Shelpak

5May 2007 KenyonKenyon May DatesTues, 5/1 Grade 4 State Science Assessment (AM). Hands-on portion of this state test is scheduled throughout the remainder of the week.Wed, 5/2 Kenyon Concert (5th Grade Band and Chorus), 7:00 pmThurs, 5/3 Third grade to Anderson Center for a Theatreworks performance of Charlotte’s WebFri, 5/4 Third grade in-house performance (AM) of “Burble, Fizz, and Kaboom!” http://web.mac.com/boxoflight

Grade 3 Classes will be going to Finch Hollow. Teachers will send home specific details on their dates and times. http://www.gobroomecounty.com/parks/ParksFinchHollow.php

Mon, 5/14 PTA-sponsored all day workshop and student participation performance by Clifford Sunflower called, “Earth’s Journey.” http://www.cliffsunflower.com Students know Clifford from Harshaw when he performed “Dancing with the Honey Bees.”

Tues, 5/15 Kenyon Site Council, 2:30 pmFri, 5/25 Kenyon Limbo Finals, 2 pmThurs, 5/31 Fourth grade to Cooperstown. http://www.farmersmuseum.org

Please Note: Fifth Grade trip to Lackawanna Coal Mines on the District Calendar for Thursday, June 7th has been changed to Friday, June 8th.

Kenyon Site CouncilAs part of the District shared decision

making process, each building has a Site Councilcommittee that meets monthly to discuss waysto improve student achievement. The Councilalso serves as a representative group to give inputinto annual plans and policies that the schoolboard reviews and approves.

The Site Council is made up of representa-tives from the building staff, a representativeappointed by the CF PTA, and parent represen-tatives. Kenyon Site Council has one parentrepresentative position open for 2007-08; parentrepresentatives serve two year terms. Interestedparents should contact Bernie McDermott inwriting prior to May 18th.

-Bernie McDermott, KI Principal

Science/history field tripsChildren in the fourth grade had a chance to visit the Kopernik

Center this month where they were introduced to the beginning ofphysics in a workshop entitled, “Forces in Motion.” The studentsexperimented with simple machines, potential and kinetic energy, andlearned why gravity is so important. They designed and constructedroller coasters, making sure the coasters worked with gravity. Thestudents also learned how pulleys and inclined planes make work easier.

The fourth grade also went on a field trip to the Roberson Center tolearn about our local history. They were surprised to learn that Bing-hamton and the surrounding area was highly industrialized. Thestudents made a time line using some important events in local history,worked in a shoe factory, and learned about assembly lines. After theywere “paid” their wages of $2.00 to $10.00 for the week, they had thedifficult job of buying food at 1940’s prices and making ends meet. Ifyou know a fourth grade student, be sure to ask him or her about theexpression, “Which way E.J.?”

-Vicky Hamlin, Grade Coordinator Students “shop” at an early Giant Market.

Author visitThird and fourth graders at

Kenyon were fortunate to have aspecial visitor when CF alumnus andauthor Susan Croll (photo) spenttwo days with them, sharingthoughts and ideas about writing.Ms. Croll is the author of Red Slider:A Story of Courage and Friendship byBlaire Hickson Riley (her penname). With her guidance, thestudents created characters and discussed ways to start their ownfictional stories.

Ms. Croll is an Associate Professor at Queens College of CUNYand will be a guest speaker at the CF High School Honors Banqueton June 1, 2007.

-Lori DeAngelo, Literacy Coordinator

6May 2007 Kenyon

Grant funds after schoolprogram

In the photo, studentsprepare to cross-countryski during CF’s new afterschool program entitled,“Healthy EducationalActivities Relate to Stan-dards” (H.E.A.R.T.S.).The Kenyon/MiddleSchool program, designed and coordinated by Steve Busch& Kelly Hillis (HS & Kenyon physical education teachers,respectively), is funded through a federal grant targetedtowards keeping kids healthy and active.

Students participate in seasonal activities that includecross-country skiing, snow shoeing, indoor rock climbing,kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, and theRopes Course.

H.E.A.R.T.S is an integral part of CF’s commitment topromoting life-long health & wellness habits in our stu-dents.

-Kelly Hillis, KI Physical Education Teacher

Parents of 8th gradersBeginning May 15th, we will be holding a series

of workshops for the purpose of beginning the processof scheduling students into the high school. Theseworkshops will be set up to accomplish several goals:

1.To review with you the requirements for gradua-tion.2.To provide additional information necessary forthe scheduling process.3.To provide an opportunity for you and yourchild to discuss goals and to work together onhigh school programming - this is their FOUR-YEAR PLAN.Since many important joint decisions are to be

made, it is very critical that you attend one of thesesessions WITH your son or daughter.

Please plan to meet in the MIDDLE SCHOOLACTIVITY AREA or THE MIDDLE SCHOOLLIBRARY for one of the following workshops. Be sureto bring a pencil.Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m., MS Activity AreaWednesday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. MS LibraryThursday, May 17, 7:00 p.m., MS Activity Area

Caught With CharacterTEACHER/CLASS STUDENTMrs. Bender Ryan NicholasMs. Erickson Mikayla HassingerMrs. Hudak Gabriella CatanutoMrs. Moody Kristina CollyerMrs. Stankevich Linnae CorganMrs. Will Cordell DePersisMr. Allio Brooke CrowningshieldMrs. Beach Zachariah JeavonsMrs. Lapham Garrett KriskoMrs. Rowlands Kelsey WatsonMrs. Winters John HardyMrs. Emm Evan PiccianoMs. Fallon Logan HallMrs. Gorman Brandon DutcherMrs. Herick Joshua BarnettMrs. Miller Dustin MarksMrs. Abbey (Art) Sarah Maceda

Matthew AllenMadison Willerton

Mrs. Ferranti (Music) Joshua BarnettMrs. Hillis (P.E.) Karis DuBois

Hailey BraceCherish Haruyama

Mr. McMullen (P.E.) Kylee WarnerMrs. Beaudoin Dylan HumphreyMrs. Robi Taylor RussellMrs. Hamlin Zachary NortonMr. LoPiccolo Benjamin RichardsMrs. DeAngelo Tyler HurlburtMrs. Lozzi Alden ColeMrs. Speranza Joshua SmithMrs. Mikeska (Computers) Darrian GardinerMrs. Green Jacob Klein

Dustin MarksGrade 3 (Cafeteria) Emma Haley

Jacob FrenchGrade 4 (Cafeteria) Jacob Klein

Virginia KorecGrade 5 (Cafeteria) Evan Picciano

Ashley BennettBrianna Jeavons

7May 2007

the words into the kid’s head, but it is awfully hard to sitthere and just stare at a page without the words eventuallyattracting attention.

So does it matter? Twelve minutes in the morning, canthat much reading make a difference? We do know thatthe kids appreciate the recognition when their homeroom

is recognized for 100% compliance. Students canbe seen reading their book at the lunch tables, insports study hall, and during those down timesin the day. Our English Language Arts scores onthe State tests are high and we think there is arelationship. For real evidence of success, oneonly has to stroll the halls during the readingperiod. You will not witness the after-announce-ment gossiping, teasing, and general horseplaythat you might see in many middle school

homerooms. What you will see is a good start to a day ofeducation. You will see room after room of students withbooks open, and every one of them engrossed in reading.You will see them enjoying reading.

We thank our teachers for promoting the readingperiod and making it work. Additionally, we thank andcongratulate our elementary colleagues for the fine jobthey have done to promote literacy throughout theprimary years. We ask that you join us and do your bestto encourage reading at home. Andrew Carnegie wasright, reading does make a difference. It made a differencea hundred years ago and it will make a difference ahundred years from now.

-William Burke, MS Principal

Middle SchoolMaking a middle school difference with 12 minutes in the morning

As America was growing industrialist and philanthro-pist Andrew Carnegie gave away his fortune by buildingthousands of libraries throughout the country. Apparentlyhe felt the availability of books would enable the growth ofAmerica. He wanted to make a difference. America didgrow, and for sure, Carnegie’s libraries played an impor-tant part in that growth. That was in the early1900s.

Today the availability of books is not such aserious problem. However, getting young peopleto read books - that can be a challenge. To startwith, there is a ton of competition: fifty channelson cable, 167 on satellite, ipods with hours ofsongs, video on demand, rent-a-videos,gameboys, and, of course, the internet.

Here in the Middle School we have met thatchallenge. We have squashed the competition by simplysaying, “None of the above.” None of the above areallowed. For 12 minutes in the morning we read and weread a book. Fiction and non-fiction books only, nonewspapers, no magazines, no internet blogs, no not evenany homework or text books. We insist on books becausewe want the students to develop more than the momen-tary interest of magazines or news articles. We want themto get involved in a book, carry it with them, open itduring their free moments of the day, and be alwayswondering what the next page will reveal.

And it works. It does take coaching, encouragement,rewards, monitoring by the administration, and once inawhile a lunch detention. We insist that a book must beopened and in front of the student. No, we cannot force MS May Dates

Fri, 5/4 8th grade NYS Science Written Test (8-11 a.m.)Mon, 5/7 MS Site Based Council MeetingMay 9-12 Spirit of ’76 TripMon, 5/21 MS/HS Bands Spring Concert in HS Auditorium 7 pmFri, 5/25 End 35 Week Marking PeriodFri, 5/25 Middle School DanceWed, 5/30 MS/HS Choral Spring Concert, HS Auditorium, 7 pm

Science awardsFour Chenango Forks Middle School student scientists

participated in the 2007 Southern Tier Scholastic ScienceFair at BCC. The students each ran an experiement thatused the principles of the scientific method and excellentcritical thinking skills. Ashley Pasternak built an electro-magnet; Lindsey Crawford tested “Which materialsinsulate best against wind chill?”; Rebecca Ollerenshawdesigned a working microphone; and Allyson Churchexperimented with the longevity of soap bubbles in coldversus warm temperatures.

All four students received medals for their efforts,including two golds, one silver, and an Honorable Men-tion! Congratulations for representing CF so well!

-Carol Church, 7th Grade Science

Photo, L-R: Ashley Pasternak, Lindsey Crawford, Rebecca Ollerenshaw,Allyson Church

8May 2007 Middle SchoolStudent of the MonthSTUDENTSTUDENTSTUDENTSTUDENTSTUDENT SUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECT TEACHERTEACHERTEACHERTEACHERTEACHERKaylee Krager Technology 6 L. BaxterValerie Dybas Technology 7 L. BaxterJessica Collyer Technology 8 L. BaxterHaley Cron Math J. BenderRebecca Miner Home & Career Skills 6 L. BreckZachary Leach Home & Career Skills 7 L. BreckCatherine Snyder Home & Career Skills 8 L. BreckAlyssa Hawras Regents Earth Science L. BrooksConnor Luybli English 7 L. ChestnutKatelyn Luke Science 7 C. ChurchKevin Spencer Science 6 K. ChurchCarolyn Yonda English 8 M. CondonJackson Haskell Regents Earth Science T. ConnerDivina Emanuel Health S. DeuelRyan Hogan French N. DimatosKelsey Heller French N. DimatosKelsey Brown Band J. DybasAlex Singh Band J. DybasValerie Dybas Band J. DybasCourtney Cook Physical Education P. DykemanTanner McMillen Physical Education P. DykemanJamie Card Physical Education P. DykemanJohn Pattwell Physical Education N. FerschDominick Stark Physical Education N. FerschDivina Emanuel Academic Achievement 8 R. FortierLaura Haley Social Studies K. GreenConnor Luybli Spanish M. GregrowHeather Terpak Spanish M. GregrowChris Ames Physical Education D. HoganJohn Bates Physical Education D. HoganNathan Zweig Physical Education D. HoganKara Smith Academic Achievement L. HulbertJason O’Brien Academic Achievement L. HulbertJacob Green Reading P. KampDeziree Huyck Math 7 D. LynchAmy Curyto Art E. McMahonDeziree Huyck Art E. McMahonAshley Williams Written Expression M. O’HearnEmma O’Neill Spanish IB J. PepplesAlexis Castaldo Spanish IB J. PepplesJessica Collyer HS Band K. RobertsonShelby Haven Science A. RulloKaitlin Hulbert Math 9A M. RulloCarolyn Holtzmaster Math 8 M. RulloZach Ford Social Studies S. SeversonAndrew Rosengrant Written Expression Stark/ CrandellBeth Wallen Academic Achievement P. SwartoutKrista Rozelle Math 7 M. TioNoelle Valla Math 6 T. UrdaTyler Zweig Computers T. VermaatTyler Backus Music N. WildonerKevin Lamparter Music N. WildonerMichelle Hole English 8 M. Zappia

Sixth graders get medievalAs a supplement to our 6th grade students’ unit on the Medieval

Era, Lorna Czarnota from Buffalo spoke to Mr. Severson’s socialstudies classes about life in the Middle Ages, the different levels ofsociety in medieval Europe, and medieval artifacts.

Ms. Czarnota brought examples of medieval weaponry (chainmail, broadsword, helm, mace, etc.); medieval musical instruments(she played the hand lyre for the classes); and examples of medievalhandicrafts (tapestries, facsimile of the Bayeux tapestry, family her-alds, etc.) The students had a wonderful time dressing in the medi-eval armor and gained a keen appreciation for and interest in the timeperiod.

-Steve Severson, MS Social Studies

Photo: Isaac Rivera watches as Lorna Czarnota fits Callie Truex with a chain mail coif.

9May 2007

CF awarded BCC art classCongratulation to Keith Rosko and The Chenango Forks

Visual Arts Department for being awarded an “Articulated” artclass through Broome Community College - the first oneawarded in the Southern Tier!

Many months of work on the part of Mr. Rosko andGinny Amato of Tech Prep at BCC will allow students at CFHigh School to enroll in a full-year Drawing elective that willnot only carry honors weighting here, but will lead to collegecredit for those completing the requirements. There will beno cost for the course for students who enroll at BCC afterhigh school.

This recognition is both “exciting and gratifying,” accord-ing to Mr. Rosko, “and validates what we already know: thatart instruction at Chenango Forks is outstanding and worthyof distinction.”

This new “articulated” Drawing course, along with thealready established Advanced Placement and dual-enrolledcollege credit courses, provide our students with an important educational advantage as they prepare for college.

-Mike Flynn, HS Assistant Principal

Mike Flynn, Keith Rosko, and Ginny Amato sign the paperworkfor the course.

Middle School/High School

Representing the musicThe Chenango Forks Fine Arts Department hosted its second

annual “Rhythm and Hues” concert for a packed house of enthusi-astic spectators.

Five teams of CF Visual Art students and one Odyssey of theMind team each painted a six foot long mural during the course ofthe evening, visually interpreting selected pieces of the music beingplayed by middle school and high school Jazz and Concert Bandsduring their Spring Pops Concert.

The “Rhythm and Hues” concept is predicated on the idea thatin the 21st century (a multi-media world where children getdeluged with information from many sources), to be truly literate,children need to be able to understand and interpret not only thewritten word, but still images, moving, images, and sound. Thisactivity takes our students one step closer to reaching that potential.

Congratulations to both our art and music students on awonderful evening! Special thanks goes to the CF PTA for funding

this year’s event. We are very appreciative of their efforts on our behalf.-Fine Arts Department

CF SmartBoardsSmartboards are interactive whiteboards that allow students and

teachers the ability to manipulate information in a classroom setting.Teachers can create lessons that allow students to actively participate in thelesson. Smartboards are capable of converting writing to text, highlightingand capturing parts of webpages, stopping videos and annotating a framethen saving it as a picture - to name of few!

We currently have one Smartboard in the district with plans to pur-chase four more for next year. Teachers are being trained on using theboard as it spends time in each building. We are very excited about thisnew and innovative technology.

-Cheri Panko, Educational Communications Specialist

Photo: A student in Mrs. Kamp’s class in the Middle School uses SmartBoards.

Our black and white format doesn’t do justice to the vibrantcolors in this mural.

10May 2007

What is a better predictor of success: self-discipline or IQ?

High SchoolFor the community

Binghamton City councilman AnthonyMassar (photo) volunteered his time to speak toCF juniors and seniors about their role in re-building Binghamton and their active participa-tion in the community.

The visit was prompted by Caleb Bomysoadas part of his social action research project forAndrea Gumble’s English 11 class. Caleb createdand produced a film called, “Help Wanted” inwhich he interviewed Mr. Massar discussing theproblems and the solutions for making theBinghamton area “greater.” The film and thepresentation were true displays of the forward

thinking of our young adults. Great job, Caleb.-Andrea Gumble, HS English

Workshop helpCFHS BCC Geology students Ray Lord

and Emily Sanderson were instrumental inrunning a teacher workshop at BinghamtonUniversity. Attended by teachers from allover the state, the workshop on earthquakesand seismology was co-sponsored by BU’sGeology Department, Boston College’sGeophysics Department, The IncorporatedInstitutions in Seismology (IRIS) and TheScience Teachers Association of New York(STANYS).

Ray and Emily have been helping runteacher workshops for a couple of years,registering participants, handing out materi-als, answering logistical questions, servinglunch and learning a little science.

-Science articles submitted by Tim Conner, Science Chair

One of our initiatives at the high school is to create amechanism to improve student achievement and addressfailures as a component of the Comprehensive DistrictEducation Plan. The Site Based Council has researchedprofessional learning communities and is currently workingon developing a model tailored to the needs of our stu-dents. Faculty and Site Council meetings and Superinten-dents’ Conference Days have been devoted to this endeavor.In evolving this framework, we looked at reasons forstudents not reaching their fullest potential. Whatemerged as prominent factors were poor attendance andlack of motivation and self-discipline. There are manystudents who have excellent work ethics and are able toexcel academically; conversely, some extremely intelligentstudents perform poorly. We asked ourselves what the keyto inspiring motivation and desire to achieve was and havefound these elements to be critical to success.

A research article from “Psychological Science” entitled,Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Perfor-mance of Adolescents, verified the importance of learning todiscipline oneself to achieve academic success. Here aresome findings which I will quote that provide substantia-tion to this premise:

•“A major reason for students falling short of theirintellectual potential is their failure to exercise self-discipline.”

•As indicated in the study: “Self-discipline measuredin the fall will predict academic performance the followingspring. Specifically, compared with their less impulsivecounterparts, highly self-disciplined students will earnhigher final GPA’s and achievement–test scores, come toschool more often, watch less television, and start theirhomework earlier.” (from Angela L. Duckworth andMartin E.P. Seligman, Positive Psychology Center, Universityof Pennsylvania)

How does this translate into instilling self-disciplinein our students? This starts early on in elementary gradeswith a very small amount of study and assigning chores orother tasks as may be determined by parents. Childrenneed structure and parameters for optimal academic,emotional and social progress, and overall well-being.When reasonable frameworks are in place and contingen-cies or incentives are implemented, students can see thevalue in developing a work ethic and pride in achieving agoal. It is hoped that starting a pattern of creating situa-tions where children must discipline themselves to com-plete a given task will become a habit for life that willgeneralize to the academic and workplace environments.

-Diane Wheeler-Busch, HS Principal

Visiting meteorologist

Jen Vermaat asks Mr. Nicosia a questionabout recent floods.

Ray Lord and Emily Sanderson registera participant.

Dave Nicosia, Warning Coordina-tion Meteorologist for NOAA’s NationalWeather Service office in Binghamton,visited the CFHS’s BCC Meteorologyclass. Mr. Nicosia discussed how theNational Weather Service works to getthe word out in the form of warnings toprotect people from hazardous weather.

Mr. Nicosia discussed this area’srecent batch of hazardous weather,showing the class some amazing photo-graphs and a video of local floods andtornados.

11May 2007

High School - plan safe spring activitiesSpringtime….a welcome change from short, icy days and vast white landscapes to new beginnings and hopefully, a renewal

of spirit and focus. This begins a spectrum of activities enjoyed by our high school students. To mention a few…prom, seniortrip, senior honors night, graduation, parties, banquets, and other end-of-year celebrations. As always, it is the desire of theChenango Forks high school administration and staff to encourage our young adults to proceed with caution when participatingin these celebrations. With this in mind, we are asking for the support of parents, students, and the community to reinforceour efforts at promoting safe and healthy activities.

We want our students to complete the academic year with wonderful memories of their high school experience. All toooften, one wrong decision in making the choice to engage in celebrating with alcoholic beverages has the potential to change ayoung life forever.

Your assistance in keeping our students safe and healthy during what should be a festive and carefree moment in time, wouldbe greatly appreciated in promoting the enjoyment of chemical-free experiences. Information from Broome County Stop DWIand section 260.20(2) of the Penal Law is included as an insert in this newsletter.

-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

Broome County Stop DWIWhen Your Teen is Giving a Party:

1. Plan in advance. Discuss the party plans with your teenager. Know the guest list so you can prevent an “open party”situation.2. Set definite starting and ending times. Plan an activity such as swimming, skating or renting movies. Consider a daytimeparty.3. Agree to rules ahead to time:

a. No alcohol or other drugsb. No smokingc. No leaving, then returning to partyd. No gate crasherse. Lights left onf. Some rooms off limits

4. Know your responsibilities! Be visible and aware. You are legally responsible for anything that may happen to a minorwho has been served drugs or alcohol in your home.5. Invite another parent or couple as company for you during a long evening, and to help if there are any problems. Whenparents deliver their teens to your house, invite them in to get acquainted, if only briefly.

When Your Teen is Going to a Party1. Make sure there will be parental supervision and that no alcohol will be served. A tactful call to the host may be advis-able.2. Know where your daughter/son is going and with whom. When taking your teen to a party, go to the door and introduceyourself. If you already know the family, at least wait until your child is inside the house.3. Make it easy for your teens to leave a party. Agree that they can call you (or another adult) to come for them if there isany reason why staying is uncomfortable.4. Urge your teen NEVER to ride home with a driver who has been drinking.5. Be awake to greet your teens when they come home.

Penal Law governing minors and alcoholSection 260.20(2) of the Penal Law could from the basis for criminal liability of a parent who sponsors, or merely permits, his orher child to conduct a party where alcoholic beverages are provided to under age guests. Under the following circumstances,courts may very well find criminal liability:

1. A parent organizes and supervises a party in the home and provides alcohol: Criminal liability could be found where theparent (a) actually provides the alcohol, (2) knows that alcohol has been brought in and does nothing about it, or (3) leaves theliquor cabinet unlocked, thus facilitating access to the liquor.2. A parent permits his or her child to conduct a party in the parent’s home and leaves the liquor cabinet unlocked or hasreason to know that alcohol will be served to under age guests.3. A parent leaves the house and has reason to know that in his or her absence, the child is likely to have a party at whichalcohol will be served, or the parent leaves the liquor cabinet unlocked and the child does conduct such a party.4. A parent organizes and supervises a party that is to be non-alcoholic: Guests bring alcoholic beverages to the party but theparent does not intercede in a reasonable manner within a reasonable time.The potential for liability would be the same in each scenario whether it occurred in the parent’s home, or his or her propertyor on the property of another (club, block association, neighbor, etc.) where the parent has control over that property (e.g.,the parent obtains a permit for the child). Moreover, liability may even be extended to a situation where the parent orparents hire a limousine for their child’s use.

High School

12May 2007 High School

Student of the MonthSTUDENT COURSE TEACHERKacey Deamer Spanish III M. BlackCorinna Ridgeway Spanish IV M. BlackMorgan Johnson Earth Science L. BrooksNate Kucko BCC Meteorology L. BrooksSean Davis Physical Education S. BuschBecky Foster Physical Education S. BuschAlisa Niman Spanish II S. ByrnesKatelyn Martin Foods II D. DanielsAlyssa Broughner Physical Education P. DerrEric Lee Physical Education P. DerrTyler Kutz Integrated Algebra M. FendickYulia Pecheny Math 10 AB M. FendickKatie Macchiarella Math 10 AB A. GronskiColin Jenks Holocaust Studies D. HooperKyle Cunningham Physical Education C. KozolJackson Lesko French III J. MyersKelliann Lamond French IV J. MyersCollin Nowalk Living Environment M. PhillipsAaron Phelps Environmental Science B M. PhillipsJesse Villella Computer Aided Design G. ReidMichael Redfern Band K. RobertsonKaitlin LeVasseur Anatomy J. RoosaAlyssa Niman Biology J. RoosaAndy Green Cartooning K. RoskoNelson Travers Drawing Basics K. RoskoAshley Kenyon English 9 J. SarpolisLucas Guinan Health Education K. ShapiroKelly Blair Video Production D. SheehanKatie Coleman Studio Art 3-D D. SheehanParker Ward Architectural Design D. SheehanMindy Sutton Jewelry D. Sheehan

12 NoonGlobal History &Geography

12 NoonMath AMath B

12 NoonComprehensiveRegents Exams:French, Spanish

12 NoonRCT: Writing

12 NoonRegents: USHistory &Government

12 NoonPhysicalSetting/Chemistry

RCT: GlobalStudies

1 p.m.RCT: Reading

1 p.m.RCT: Math

8 a.m.ComprehensiveEnglish, SessionOne

8 a.m.ComprehensiveEnglish, SessionTwo

8 a.m.2nd LanguaeProficiencyExams: French,Spanish

8 a.m.PhysicalSetting/EarthScience

8 a.m.LivingEnvironment

8 a.m.PhysicalSetting/Physics

9 a.m.RCT: Science

9 a.m.RCT: USHistory &Government

REGENTS SCHEDULE - JUNE 2007June 13 June 14 June 15 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21

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7 8 9 10 11 12

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28 29 30 31

Average Lunch NutrientsCalories ................... 648Cholesterol ............... 58 MgCalcium ................... 498.3 MgProtein ..................... 25.9 GTotal Fat .................. 18.7 GSaturated Fat ........... 6.3 G

VBB(H)Lansing, 1:00JVBB(H)Lansing, 1:00TracKB@UE, 6 p.m.

Breakfast Pizza, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Ham & Cheese Melt, PretzelBun, Mashed Potatoes,Vegetables, Assorted Fruits,Milk

Bus Garage 648-7573Special Education 648-7589Nutrition 648-7519/648-7524Tax Collector 648-7561Building & Grounds 648-7545After Sch. Child Care 648-8067

MondayMondayMondayMondayMonday TTTTTuesdayuesdayuesdayuesdayuesday WWWWWednesdayednesdayednesdayednesdayednesday ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday FFFFFridayridayridayridayriday SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday

B.JVLAX(H)CV, 4:30

Cinnamon Roll, Vanilla Frosting,Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk

Build a Sub, Turkey or Ham,French Fries, Carrot Sticks, Fruit,Milk

VBB(A)WPHS, 4:30JVBB(H)WP, 4:30VSB(A)WPHS,4:30JVSB(H)WP, 4:30G.VLAX(H)CE, 4:30B.JVLAX(A)END, 5:00

Breakfast Pizza, Juice or FreshFruit, Milk

Hot Dog on Rol, Condiments,Macaroni & Cheese,Vegetables, Veetarian Beans,Fruit Push Up, Milk

V/JVSB(H)Owego, 4:30B.VLAX(H)JC, 4:30

School Muffin, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Mozzerella Stix, Bread Stix,Pasta, Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad,Assorted Fruits, Milk

Track B@Windsor, 4:00JVSB(A)Bing-Bagsai,4:30G.VLAX(H)UE, 4:30B.VLAX(A)WP, 4:30

Cinnamon Roll, Vanilla Frosting,Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk

Grilled Cheese Sand., TomatoSoup, Rice, Baby Carrots, GreenBeans, Assorted Fruits, Milk

VSB(H)Bing, 4:30VBB(H)Ithaca, 5:00JVBB(H)Ithaca, 5:00

Bagel, Cr. Cheese, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Red Pizza, White Pizza,Bread, Pasta Salad, TossedSalad, Assorted Fruits, Milk

Track@Corning, 4:00

Soft Pretzel, Cheese Sauce,Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk

Chicken Nuggets, Pretzel Rods,Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables,Assorted Fruits, Milk

V.Tennis(H)Windsor, 4:00V.BB(A)CVHS, 4:30JV BB(H)CV, 4:30V.SB(A)CV-CB,4:30JVSB(H)CV, 4:30G.VLAX(A)Owego, 4:30B.JVLAX(H)Dryden, 5:00

Bagel, Cr. Cheese, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Cheeseburger/Roll, Condiments,French Fries, Corn, AssortedFruits, Milk

Track Section IV

School Muffin, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Taco Salad, Lettuce, Tomato,Cheese, Rice, Corn, AssortedFruits, Milk

B.JVLAX(A)JC, 4:30JVBB(H)ME, 4:30

School Biscuit, Juice or FreshFruit, Milk

Taco Salad, Nachos & Cheese,Lettuce, Tomato, Rice,Vegetables, Assorted Fruits,Milk

Track(H)WP, 4:00JVBB(A)SetonRec, 4:30B.VLAX(H)ME, 4:30

DAILY ALTERNATESYogurt, Carrots, Fruit, Milk ORMunchable Lunch ORUncrustable Peanut Butter/ JellyOR Choice of Tuna or HamSandwich OR Lunch Box MagicOR Chef’s Salad (CK Students)

MENU ALTERNATES (K-5)Monday: Macaroni & CheeseTuesday: Ham & Cheese MeltWed.: Hamburger on RollThursday: Dipper Day (BreadStix, Sauce)Friday: Cook’s Surprise

No SchoolMemorial Day

Offices . . .Offices . . .Offices . . .Offices . . .Offices . . .Superintendent 648-7543Asst. Superint’dent 648-7540Athletics 648-7515Computer Services 648-7578Business Office 648-7564

Average Lunch NutrientsCalories ................... 608Cholesterol ............... 58 MgCalcium ................... 486.9 MgProtein ..................... 28.3 GTotal Fat .................. 15.8 GSaturated Fat ........... 5.7 G

JVBB(H)Sidney, 3:00

Average Lunch NutrientsCalories ................... 619Cholesterol ............... 51 MgCalcium ................... 547.0 MgProtein ..................... 31.4 GTotal Fat .................. 16.8 GSaturated Fat ........... 6.8 G

Average Lunch NutrientsCalories ................... 686Cholesterol ............... 61 MgCalcium ................... 569.5 MgProtein ..................... 34.4 GTotal Fat .................. 21.7 GSaturated Fat ........... 8.2 G

Average Lunch NutrientsCalories ................... 757Cholesterol ............... 49 MgCalcium ................... 462.1 MgProtein ..................... 29.5 GTotal Fat .................. 20.1 GSaturated Fat ........... 7.2 G

Available Daily at Breakfast:Assorted Cereals OR 2 Slices of Toast

Cinnamon Roll, Vanilla Frosting,Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk

Dipping Sticks, Pasta, MeatSauce, Tossed Salad, assortedFruits, Milk

V.Tennis(A)SetonRec, 4:00V.BB(A)Oneonta, 4:30JV BB(H)Oneonta, 4:30VSB(A)Oneonta, 4:30JVSB(H)Oneonta, 4:30

Breakfast Pizza, Juice or FreshFruit, Milk

Chicken Fajitas, Baby Carrots,Lettuce & Tomato, MashedPotatoes, Assorted Fruits, Milk

B.VLAX(H)OFA, 4:30B.JV.LAX(A)ME-MM, 4:30G.VLAX(H)JC, 4:30

Assorted Muffins, Bread, Juiceor Fresh Fruit, Milk

Red Pizza, White Pizza, Bread,Pasta Salad, Tossed Salad,Assorted Fruits, Milk

Track(A)Ithaca, 4:00VTennis(H)CV, 4:00VBB(H)Norwich, 4:30JV BB(A)Norwich, 4:30VSB(H)Norwich,4:30JVSB(A)Norwich, 4:30G.VLAX(H)Ithaca, 5:00Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk

Red Pizza, White Pizza, Bread,Pasta Salad, Tossed Salad,Assorted Fruits, Milk

TrackG@ME, 4:00V.BB(H)Seton, 4:30VSB(H)Seton, 4:30JVSB(A)Seton-Bagsai, 4:30B.JVLAX(H)WP, 4:30G.VLAX(A)Seton-Heritage, 4:30

Bagel, Cr. Cheese, Donut, Juiceor Fresh Fruit, Milk

Chicken Patty on Roll,Condiments, Mashed Potatoes,Vegetables, Assorted Fruits,Milk

V.BB(H)Windsor, 4:30JVBB(A)Windsor, 4:30V.SB(H)Windsor, 4:30JVSB(A)Windsor, 4:30B.JVLAX(A)OFA, 4:30

Cinnamon Roll, Vanilla Frosting,Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk

French Bread Pizza, BabyCarrots, Tossed Salad, AssortedFruits, Milk

B.JVLAX(H)UE, 4:30

Breakfast Pizza, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Pasta, Meatballs, TossedSalad, Sub Roll, Icee Juice,Milk

Donut, Juice or Fresh Fruit,Milk

Red Pizza, White Pizza,Bread, Pasta Salad, TossedSalad, Assorted Fruits, Milk

School Muffin, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Chicken Fajitas, Pita or ItalianBread, Tossed Salad, Corn,Assorted Fruits, Milk

Cinnamon Roll, Vanilla Frosting,Juice or Fresh Fruit, Milk

Grilled Ham & Cheese, MashedPotatoes, Vegetables, AssortedFruits, Milk

BREAKFAST MEAL PRICESAll Schools: $.95

LUNCH MEAL PRICESMS/HS: $1.80Elementary: $1.65Milk Varieties: $.50Skim, 2% Whole, 1% Chocolate,1/2% Fat Strawberry

BRUNCH AT LUNCH MENUPancakes, French Toast,

Scrambled Eggs, Sausage,Applesauce, Fruit, Milk

BRUNCH AT LUNCH - HP

BRUNCH AT LUNCH - KI

Schools . . .Schools . . .Schools . . .Schools . . .Schools . . .Harshaw Primary (HP)Office 648-7580Attend. 648-7579Nurse 648-7531

Kenyon Intermediate (KI)Office 648-7520Attend. 648-7529Nurse 648-7522Counselor 648-7525

Middle School (MS)Office 648-7576Guidance 648-7553Attend. 648-7551Nurse 648-7551

High School (HS)Office 648-7544Guidance 648-7528Attend. 648-7542Nurse 648-7521

BRUNCH AT LUNCH MENUPancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs,

Sausage, Applesauce, Fruit, Milk

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School Muffin, Juice or FreshFruit, Milk

Chicken Strips, Sub or ItalianBread, Tossed Salad, Corn,Assorted Fruits, Milk

Track(H)Seton, 4:00G.VLAX(A)HH, 4:30B.VLAX(A)OFA, 4:30

Breakfast Pizza, Juice orFresh Fruit, Milk

Build A Sub, Turkey or Ham,French Fries, Tossed Salad,Ice Cream, Milk

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MEETINGSBudget Hearing/BOE Mtg. 5/3; 7:15 p.m. MS Activity AreaPTA 5/8; 7 p.m. CFE Library

FUNDRAISERSBUDGET VOTEMay 15, 2007

12 Noon - 9 p.m.HS Auditorium

Hearts and Hands summer program 2007 Hearts and Hands will offer full day child care for school age

children from June 25th through August 24th. Schedules will betailored to fit your needs. For information contact Gary Titman or JimTaylor at 648-8067.

Campers noticeStudents going to summer camp usually need to have a copy

of their physical and immunization records. If you need schoolrecords PLEASE request a copy before June 8th so we will be ableto meet your needs.

Thank you, the CF School Nurses

Annual calendar - call for eventsIf you have events related to our school you would like included in

the CF Annual Calendar, please submit them to Katlin Newton byJune 8, 2007. Include the event name, place, and time. Email:[email protected].

Summer enrichmentThe Summer Enrichment program will once again be held in

the Harshaw Primary Building. The program will begin on July 9thand run until July 27th for all courses. If you have any questions,contact Marty Olsa, Summer Enrichment Principal, at 648-7544.

Scholarship Foundation: Car WashThe Chenango Forks Scholarship Foundation will hold its

annual carwash on Saturday, May 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. atthe Giant Plaza on Upper Front Street. All donations will be used todistribute scholarships to graduating CF seniors. Please stop by, haveyour car washed, and make a donation.

Did You Know That:•An arrest for marijuana today mayprevent you from getting jobs in thefuture. Many employers routinely askif you have been convicted of a crimeon job applications or screen for drug use. Mari-juana can stay in your system for weeks after youstop using.

•A conviction may also close the door on licensureor certification required for many professionssuch as doctor, nurse, or teacher.

Marijuana isn’t so harmless after all!

If you are interested in finding out how YOU canhelp prevent youth substance abuse, please

contact theKYDS Coalition at 607-778-1146

Or visit our website at www.kydscoalition.org

Kenyon Band and Chorus ConcertWednesday, May 2, 7p.m.

CFE Auditorium

HS/MS Bands Spring ConcertMonday, May 21, 7 p.m.

HS Auditorium

MS/HS Choral Spring ConcertWednesday, May 30, 7 p.m.

HS Auditorium

Students named but not pictured were unavailable for photo.