December 2015 Newsletter

DECEMBER 2015
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Candor Schools ~ Shaping Our Future
District Mission Statement
The mission of the Candor Central School Community is to challenge students to become responsible, knowledgeable,
contributing citizens within a caring environment where lifelong learning is valued and differences are accepted.
Candor Central School District
Home of the Candor Indians
CANDOR CENTRAL SCHOOL
ALMA MATER
I.
How often when on fields of sport, we’ve seen our teams go through,
The very air was rent in twain with cheers for white and blue.
We knew that victory then was ours, all else we might eschew
If only we could wave and sing our colors, white and blue.
CHORUS:
Hurrah Hurrah Candor High School!
Hurrah Hurrah for the white and the blue!
Hurrah Hurrah Hurrah Hurrah!
Hurrah for the white and the blue!
II.
One color stands for purity, the other tints the clouds,
And when together both disclose, we’re happy as the gods.
We ask no other emblem, no other sign to view,
We only ask to see and cheer our colors, white and blue.
III.
And then upon the breast of her whose heart beats warm and true,
It is the dearest sight of all to see our white and blue.
She wears it with a smile so bright, it wakes our hearts anew
To swear eternal loyalty to dear old white and blue.
IV.
And so through all the years to come in midst of toil and care,
We’ll get new inspiration from our colors waving there.
And when to all our High School life we’ve said our last adieu,
We’ll never say adieu to thee, our colors, white and blue.
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ELEMENTARY HONOR STUDENTS
ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL
FIRST QUARTER
Fourth Grade
Hudson Ahart, Alexander Alzitoon, Levi Anderson, Angelique Avery, Cassandra Bogausch,
Sean Davis, Cassondra Doane, Julia Dunham, Grace Handy, Jadon Heidl, Owen Huizinga,
Maggie Jennison, Beylah Parillo, Emily Paterson, Jamesynn Pritchard, Jocelyn Rennells,
Parker Robinson, Talon Sill, Anthony Skinner, Jacek Teribury, Jason Tufarella, Abigail Vorhis,
Autumn Watkins
Fifth Grade
Ian Alexander, Riley Aman, Jacob Banks, Morgan Bensley, Taylor Brock, Kathryn Cary,
Brianna Cole, Kamala Deming, Ty Evans, Matthew Fitch, Serenity Hall, Lilly Hobi, Edison
Hubbard, Jazmyne Husband, Neena Kurtz, Skyler Kwiatkowski, Keira Licata, Lilliana Mills,
Kara Morse, Zebulun Soper, Darren Starkweather, Wyatt Stouffer, Cooper Thayer, David Vega,
Jessica Wells, Addison Young, Garrett Zacharias
Sixth Grade
Addison Aman, Olivia Bennett, Madison Bensley, Benjamin Dizer, Cadriana Edwards, Anna
Greeno, Madison Hall, Elisa Hatton, Hunter Haynes, Kiera Heidl, Ethan Jayne, Jackson
Jennison, Tyler Knickerbocker, Liam Lang, Garrett Lindhorst, Isabel Makie, Seth McBride,
Nena Morse, Olivia Parillo, Angelina Patitucci, Alexis Peabody, Aryan Peters, Trishton
Pritchard, Pearl Ricardo, Brianne Schweiger, Sierra Schweiger, Cole Strong, Andrew
Suttmeier, Shelby Swartz, Nicholas Thomas, Kayla Ward, Zachary Watson, Brooke Wilcox,
William Zimmer
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JR/SR HIGH HONOR STUDENTS
HONOR ROLL - FIRST QUARTER
Seventh Grade
Breanna Baker, Nicholas Benjamin, MyKayla Carlson, Joel Dougherty,
Kayley Dunn, Cesar Figueroa, Rheannan Gardner, Kaylee Johnson,
Brooke Judson, Joseph Marsh, Madison Phillips, Ciera Vega, Caroline
Whitmarsh.
Eighth Grade
Amber Bareham, Evan Barnett, Rianna Benesh, Erin Bruttomesso, Korbin Burlew, Cameron
Doane, Alexander Doucett, Chelsea Dukerich, Kailyn Edwards, Kolden Foster, Brandon Hoyt,
Jasmine Inners, Shelbie Jackson, Jennah Kareem, Ryan Morse, Mackalia Orendorff, Molly
Parillo, Brennah Pinney, Eli Reese, Alisabeth Seely, Kilie Streeter, Ashton Teribury, Daniel
Thomas, Savanna Tuttle, Cassidy Wells, Ethan Wilcox.
Ninth Grade
Bryce Barnett, Kelsie Becken, Stacy Emond, Samantha Fields, Stella Garrard, Kaleigh Hills,
Alexis Karabec, Shaiann Kellogg, Joseph Lockwood, Micheal Patitucci, Abbey Quick, Tyler
Shepardson, Meadow Thayer, Shawn Watson, James Wells.
Tenth Grade
Kyle Askew, Kyle Christmas, Christine Frost, Samuel Hatton, Renee Jordan, David Sandgren,
Lillian Shepardson.
Eleventh Grade
Hunter Aman, Jack Bruttomesso, Timothy Dizer, Kaidyn Foster, Dayton Hollenbeck, Noah
Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Cade Kelly, Siarahjo Rose-Tompkins, Julia Russell, Katie Slocum,
William Stouffer, Amanda Washburn, Brianna Westgate.
Twelfth Grade
Martina Ayres, Alyjah Casella, Katye-Marie Cicci, Morgan Cotton, Skye Darrah-Whitmore,
Joseph Dizer, Tiffany Emond, Emilio Garcia, Dylan Hartman, Kayla Hinkle, Angel Holochak,
Javan Hornick, Daniel Hutnik, Sarah Jordan, Jaida Kareem, Matthew Laurenson, Aaron
Laurenson, Kyrsten Licata, Seth Nichols, Tayler Pettis, Isaak Quick, Miranda Rhoades, Ethan
Showerman, Shaughn Standinger, Merissa Tuttle, Alicia Updyke, Emily Weber, Wyatt
Whitmore.
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JR/SR HIGH HONOR STUDENTS
HIGH HONOR ROLL - FIRST QUARTER
Seventh Grade
Cora Anderson, Teagan Bartlow, Trinity Bogert, Sidney Brown,
McKenzie Burgess, Leah Cook, Asia Curkendall, Lauren Davies,
Kadrianna Foster, Megan Henry, Lindsey Hollenbeck, Braelyn Hornick,
Luke Huizinga, Bryce Mills, Jenna O’Connell, Ian Potter, Alexis Quick,
Selah Ray, Philip Rhoades, Ashlynn Shelton, Shelby Soper, Brayden
Watkins, Nash Whitmore, Molly Woodhull.
Eighth Grade
Arianna Aman, Ty’vone Benners, Camille Brock, Carolynne Horstmann, Cassie Howe, Lance
Jensen, Corinne Manzer, Owen Parillo, Kori Strong, Matthew Suttmeier, Kayleigh Wulf.
Ninth Grade
Searra Allen, Delaney Fatcheric, Emily Henry, Jennifer Hopkins, Ethan Howe, Jenna
Huizinga, Paige Jackson, Chloe Kidney, Leah O’Connell, Jebadiah Parillo, Caleb Vaow,
Hunter Vineyard, Corey Whatley, Paedyn Whitmore.
Tenth Grade
Nathaniel Benjamin, Kolyn Blinn, Jared Compton, Emily Davies, Lillian Jensen, Morgan
Kurtz, Gwendolyn Manzer, Jamie Meyers, Kaiyir Minoia, Mary Standinger, Kendra Starr.
Eleventh Grade
Michael Angelo, Julia Bitencourt, Hannah Brown, Vanessa Doane, Lindsay Dougherty, Nicole
Gates, Hannah Hatton, Quintin Haus, Lily Parker, Amatha Showerman.
Twelfth Grade
Kelsi Avery, Kylee Edwards, Alexis Fivie, Jacobe Flanagan, Mikayla Hallett, Nicole Hart,
Cristopher Hopkins, Taylor Horton, Conor Joyce, Kara Kelly, Breanna Kern, Kayla Kidney,
Rhyne Maas, Angela Martone, Danielle Morse, Haley Pantle, Antonio Patitucci, Emily Potter,
Mikayla Short.
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JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL NEWS & NOTES
A Message from the Jr/Sr High School Principal...
I am pleased to report that we are off to a great start to the school
year! As a district, we are challenging teachers and students to
develop a growth mindset (Dweck). This will challenge teachers to
create more interesting and engaging lessons, and inspire students
to raise their own expectations on the quality of work they produce.
Research has shown that having a growth mindset, instead of fixed
mindset, allows for a greater opportunity to meet personal and
professional success in the future.
I am excited to share that Candor Jr./Sr. High School is opening an online Parent Portal. This
will allow parents to have access to student grades, attendance, and homework. In order to
gain access, parents will need to provide the school with an active email account. If you receive
School Messenger notifications through your email, then you are set with an email account. If
you do not, a flyer has been sent home with your child asking for an email account. Please
return the flyer with your email address, and we will be sure your email is put into our system.
As we approach winter break, my wish is that everyone has an enjoyable and festive holiday
season. I look forward to a great start to 2016!
Mr. Wayne Aman
Jr/Sr High School Principal
Career and Tech Center
Outstanding Students of the Month
September:
Antonio Patituci, Auto Body (AM)
Zach Cobane, Career Exploration (PM)
October:
Skye Darr-Whitmore, Cosmetology (AM)
Criteria for Student of the Month:
*Exemplary behavior resulting in a flawless behavior record for the month.
*Present and on time and prepared for class every day of the month.
*Respectful, kind, generous, and cooperative with peers and adults.
*Eager and motivated to learn.
*Exhibits exceptional contribution to class or academic improvement in class.
*Demonstrates a positive and helpful attitude towards fellow students.
*All assigned work is complete for the month.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS
The Selection Process:
The National Honor Society is a nationally recognized organization that seeks to honor and encourage
academic achievement and at the same time help young men and women develop ideals of character,
service and leadership. Membership in the National Honor Society is viewed as both an honor and a
commitment to living up to these ideals.
Eligibility for membership in the Fanny Sackett Smith chapter of the National Honor Society is based on
the following criteria:
* A student must be a sophomore, junior or senior at Candor Jr./Sr. High School and have been
in attendance for 10 weeks or more;
* A student must have earned a cumulative scholastic average of at least 87% beginning
with initial high school enrollment (typically 9th grade);
* A student must demonstrate a commitment to all of the ideals of service, strong character, and
leadership.
Students who have met the scholastic criterion for membership will be provided an application and
asked to complete it, in which they detail the extent to which they have met the other criteria. These
applications are handed out in the month of December each school year. The record of achievement of
students, along with evaluations submitted by the high school faculty, are reviewed and evaluated by
the Faculty Council. The Faculty Council uses a very specific and guided rubric, which then potentially
grants membership by a simple majority vote. The Faculty Council meets after the close of the second
quarter (February) to complete this task. Students who have been selected for membership are inducted
into the National Honor Society at a ceremony held in March.
If students or parents have any questions about eligibility or membership in the National Honor Society,
please contact the NHS advisor, Ms. Westervelt, at the high school.
Our Projects:
The National Honor Society is focusing on multiple community service projects this year. We will host
two blood drives, one already held in November, where we collected 25 units. The second and final drive
will be February 29, 2016 in the High School auditorium. We are tutoring Homework Club students on
Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m. For the third year in a row, we are offering
enrichment activities to the sixth grade students at the end of their school day. Each member has
chosen an activity that they are interested and knowledgeable in, that they can teach. We are very
excited about this opportunity to teach things like making bracelets, pinch pots,
sugar cookie decorating, how to play soccer, and drawing characters!
We will host our annual fund raising All You Can Eat Pancake Dinner in the
High School cafeteria on Thursday, March 31st, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Tickets
are $7 in advance or $9 at the door. Children under 12 are free. We will offer
pancakes, butter, syrup, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee. We hope to see you
there!
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CCS SPORTS NEWS
PRIDE IN THE TRIBE !!
Candor Central Schools
PO Box 145
Candor, NY 13743
Athletic Coordinator:
School: 607.659.5020
GO INDIANS!!
Steve Frye
[email protected]
Fax: 607.659.4692
Greetings from the Athletic Department!
The fall sports season is nearing conclusion, so I hope you all had the opportunity to see
some of our student-athletes participating. I had a great time watching all of our athletes
perform this season. The teams played well, and while some of the teams might have won a few
more games than another – they were all very competitive and the kids all seemed to be
enjoying themselves.
The varsity volleyball and varsity girls soccer team both reached sectional playoffs and
represented the community and school very well with their efforts. Julia Russell finished third
in Cross-Country sectionals and will represent Candor at States again this year – her fourth
year in a row! This is the 12th season in a row that Candor has been represented at States –
and no other school is even close! The football team had issues keeping the roster at or above
the minimum number of players necessary to compete, but had some great moments during the
season. We did keep ‘The Jug’ in Candor for another season - which seems to be a very
important goal for the boys every season! In boys soccer, Adam Nichols was named Division
Offensive MVP and each player on the team definitely showed improvement throughout the
season. They were always exciting to watch.
The winter season is underway as all practices started on November 9th – and the
modified sports teams’ games started on November 6th. To be kept up to date with the latest
schedule changes this winter season (and we all know there will be some), go to
www.schedulegalaxy.com and sign up to receive alerts for your favorite team. You will be
notified via email the moment a change has been made and you will receive another alert when
the game has officially been moved to its new date. Don’t be the last to know! Schedules are
already online at the same web address.
More changes are coming to the website and don’t forget to sign up for live game tweets!
@CandorSports. I will be updating game results for whatever home team happens to be playing
that night just in case you can’t make it. Have a great Holiday Season!
Steve Frye
Athletic Coordinator
Winter Sport’s Schedule
JV/ Varsity Girls Basketball
Date
11/28
12/1
12/4
12/8
12/11
Opponent
Newark Valley
Watkins Glen
Waverly
Tioga
Newfield
12/15
12/18
12/22
12/28
1/5
1/8
1/12
1/15
1/19
1/22
1/29
2/5
Odessa-Montour
Spencer-VE
Elmira-ND
Lansing
Union Springs
Thomas Edison
Newark Valley
Tioga
Newfield
Odessa-Montour
Spencer-VE
Marathon
H/A
H
H
H
A
H
Time
TBA
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
A
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
TBA
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
Varsity Bowling
Date
Opponent
H/A
11/24 TAE
A
12/1 Tioga (Valley Bowl)
A
12/2 Newark Valley
H
12/8 Groton (Corona Lanes)
A
12/9 Marathon
H
12/15 Waverly (Valley Bowl)
A
12/16 Odessa-Montour
H
12/22 Lansing
H
1/5
Union Springs
H
1/6
TAE
H
1/12 END (Rossi Lanes)
A
1/13 Groton
H
1/19 Marathon (Cort Lanes) A
2/2
O-M (in WG)
A
2/6
IAC's at Waverly
A
2/12 - 13 Sectionals (Vestal)
A
JV/ Varsity Boys Basketball
Date
11/28
12/1
12/4
12/8
12/11
12/15
12/18
12/22
12/28
1/5
1/8
1/12
1/15
1/19
1/22
1/29
2/5
Opponent
Newark Valley
Watkins Glen
Waverly
Tioga
Newfield
Odessa-Montour
Spencer-VE
Elmira-ND
Lansing
Union Springs
Thomas Edison
Newark Valley
Tioga
Newfield
Odessa-Montour
Spencer-VE
Marathon
H/A
H
A
A
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
H
Time
TBA
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
TBA
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Modified Boys Basketball
Time
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
TBA
Date
11/6
11/10
12/10
11/16
11/18
11/20
11/23
12/1
12/3
12/11
12/14
12/17
Opponent
Newfield
Spencer-VE
Waverly
Waverly
Odessa-Montour
Newark Valley
Tioga
Newfield
Spencer-VE
Tioga
Odessa-Montour
Newark Valley
H/A
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
H
A
A
A
H
Time
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Varsity Wrestling
Date
Opponent
H/A Time
12/9 Moravia, S-VE A
12/16 O-M, Marathon A
1/6 So Cayuga, Gro H 6:00 PM
1/13 TAE
H 6:00 PM
1/30 IAC's at WG
A 9:30 AM
2/6 Classes @ TBA
TBA
A
2/13 Sectionals
TBA
A
Tournaments
12/5 NV Tournament A 9:30 AM
12/12 Oneonta Duals A 10:00 AM
1/9 Deposit Tourn
A 9:30 AM
Modified Wrestling
Date
1/27
2/3
2/10
2/23
2/25
2/27
Opponent
H/A Time
Wav, NV, TAE
H 5:00 PM
A 5:00 PM
WG, Tio, Mar
A 5:00 PM
TAE, Lan, WG
A 5:00 PM
MOR, WG,L, D
DRY,Gr,Tio,Mar A 5:00 PM
A 10:00 AM
NV-All Schools
Modified Girls Volleyball
Date
11/6
11/10
11/13
11/16
11/18
11/20
11/23
12/1
12/3
12/11
12/14
12/17
Opponent
H/A
Time
Newfield
H 4:30 PM
S-VE
A
4:30 PM
Waverly
A
4:30 PM
Waverly
H 4:30 PM
O-M
A
4:30 PM
Newark Valley H 4:30 PM
Tioga
A
4:30 PM
Newfield
A
4:30 PM
S-VE
H 4:30 PM
Tioga
H 4:30 PM
O-M
H 4:30 PM
Newark Valley A
4:30 PM
Modified Girls Basketball
Date
1/21
1/23
1/28
2/1
Opponent
Newfield
Spencer-VE
Waverly
Odessa-Montour
H/A
Time
Date
A
4:30 PM 2/4
H 11:00 AM 2/8
A
4:30 PM 2/11
H
4:30 PM 2/22
Opponent
H/A
Newark Valley A
Tioga
H
Newfield
H
Spencer-VE
A
Time
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Date
2/26
2/29
3/2
3/4
Opponent
H/A
Time
Waverly
H 4:30 PM
Odessa
A
4:30 PM
Newark Valley H 4:30 PM
Tioga
A
4:30 PM
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STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
Tests Administered At Candor
On October 14th, the Junior class had the
opportunity to take the PSAT. Results can
soon be reviewed on the College Board
website at www.collegeboard.com. Mr.
Banks will be reviewing the score report in
class and helping students understand
their scores.
They will have the
opportunity to log on to the College Board
website and create an account, if they
haven’t already done so. They will review
their score and take a look at an option
called Quick Start. Once they have an
account with Quick Start they will have
the opportunity to receive free study guides
from the College Board specifically tailored
to their needs
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB) The ASVAB career
exploration program is a comprehensive
career planning program that includes a
multiple-aptitude test battery, an interest
inventory and various career planning
tools designed to help students explore
career opportunities. This exam may also
be used as an Armed Forces entrance
exam. At this time, the ASVAB is not
scheduled to be offered at Candor due to
lack of interest. However, if there are
students interested in taking the exam
please see Mr. Banks.
ACT Test Date:
Registration Deadline:
February 6, 2016
January 8, 2016
April 9, 2016
March 4, 2016
June 11, 2016
May 6, 2016
Students are encouraged to register online at
www.actstudent.org. ACT Online Prep offers
helpful study tips, practice tips, and more!
Students may also register in
Students Services.
SAT Test Date:
Registration Deadline:
December 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
January 23, 2016
December 28, 2015
March 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
April 8, 2016
June 4, 2016
May 5, 2016
Students are encouraged to register online at
www.collegeboard.com. College Board also
offers helpful study tips, practice tests and more!
They will even send you a daily practice question.
Students may also register in Student Services.
The SAT can be taken as many times as it is
offered. Check the website of the college you are
interested in to see what their minimum score
requirement is.
The SAT format will be changing after the
January 2016 test date. The SAT will be only
testing reading and math and will be eliminating
the writing section. In addition, the essay section
will be optional.
Check out College Board
website or the
guidance office for
more information.
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STUDENT SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Regents Review
Senior Meetings
All students who need to retake a
Regents exam in January will be
notified. Please encourage your student to
begin reviewing now! Students should meet
with the teacher of the Regents exam to discuss
times to review, and they should visit
www.regentsprep.org to study online.
Mr. Banks began Senior meetings in
September. Transcripts and credits are
being reviewed and post graduation plans
are being discussed.
If you have any
questions please do not
hesitate to contact Mr.
Banks at the student
services office.
Financial Aid News
Candor Website
There will be another Financial Aid Night
offered this year on December 16th from 6:00 to
7:00 p.m. in the Candor Library. All juniors,
seniors and parents are invited. A financial aid
advisor from Broome Community College will
be presenting. This event is also posted on
www.candor.org.
Our Candor website has a link to the
Guidance Office/Student Services. There
are helpful links to websites such as the
College Board, Career Zone, FAFSA,
Scholarships, and other valuable links that
students and parents can use for planning
for the future of our students:
www.candorcsd.org
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
is
available
online
at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
This is a highly secure
website. Your official application cannot be
submitted until January 1; however, you can
begin the process of gathering the necessary
documentation now. Check out the helpful
steps outlined on this website.
Lumber Donated to the Technology Department
The Technology Education Department received a sizable donation of lumber from
Wagner Lumber located in Nineveh, NY. The Nineveh mill produces hardwood
lumber for cabinet shops and furniture makers throughout the world. This
donation will allow the Manufacturing class at Candor to work with a variety of
hardwood species that will strengthen student
understanding of their unique properties. Thank you
Wagner Lumber of Nineveh.
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ELEMENTARY NEWS & NOTES
A Message from the Director of Curriculum & Instruction / Elementary Principal…
Dear Candor School Families:
I am pleased to announce that we had a successful start to our school year. Thank you to
Mrs. Katie Volpicelli for taking the reigns of the elementary school and continuing with our
priorities of creating a safe, respectful, responsible and caring environment.
Mrs. Volpicelli began Fall Festival Weekend with a special addition to their family…little
Sofia. The Volpicelli family is doing well and would like to thank our school community for the
thoughtful gestures over the past few weeks. I have had the pleasure of filling in during Mrs.
Volpicelli’s leave. She is hoping to return to work the week of December 14th.
During the first month of school, (in my role as Director of Curriculum and Instruction)
we held a variety of meetings to ensure our efforts for creating a coordinated curriculum
Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. I am excited to continue this important work with our
teachers.
Many of our teachers have also started presenting their Project Based Learning (PBL)
lessons that were created during summer workshops. The lessons have been authentic and
engaging. Watching the work first-hand has been fun and inspiring. So our families can get a
peek into what I’m talking about, we are working on creating a space on our school website to
share student work.
Thanks again for sharing your kids with us. We have a great school, great kids and a
great community.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nichols
Director of Curriculum & Instruction / Elementary Principal
Attitude of Excellence
Engage
Inspire
Collaborate
Reflect
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ELEMENTARY NEWS & NOTES
UPCOMING
ELEMENTARY
EVENTS:
*
12/04/15
Picture Make Up Day
*
12/1/15 - 12/10/15
Food Pantry Collection
*
12/11/15
Food Pantry Parade for Students
*
12/16/15
Elementary Band & Chorus Concert, 7:00pm
High School Auditorium
*
12/17/15
Elementary Holiday Programs
High School Auditorium
K – 2 @ 9:30am
3 & 4 @ 10:30am
*
12/18/15
Pajama Day for Elementary School Students
*
12/24/15-1/1/16
NO SCHOOL - Holiday Recess
**If December 17th is a snow day or delay, the holiday programs will be on December
18th. Pajama Day will be moved to December 23rd.
Outdoor Recess
Our students have outdoor recess every day
unless it is raining or the temperature is too
cold. Please make sure that your child has
the appropriate outerwear. Younger children
need to have snow pants and boots as well as
warm coats, hats, and gloves or mittens.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Candor Central School District in accordance with Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or the
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, marital or veteran status, or disability in
its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. The District recognizes its responsibility to provide an
environment free from discrimination, harassment and intimidation in the career,
technical or educational programs and activities it operates.
We do not permit discrimination by employees, school volunteers, students and
non-employees such as contractors and vendors, as well as any third parties
participating in, observing or otherwise engaged in activities subject to the supervision
of the District. This includes recruitment and employment practices, pay and benefits,
counseling services for students, access by students to career, technical or other
educational programs, courses and activities. The Board also prohibits harassment
based upon an individual’s opposition to the discrimination or participation in a related
investigation or complaint proceeding under the anti-discrimination statutes.
This policy of non-discrimination and anti-harassment will be enforced on school
district premises, in school buildings and at all school sponsored events, programs and
activities including those that take place off school premises. Inquiries or complaint
should be forwarded to the Superintendent of Schools. Thank you.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
The Candor School District supports the responsible use of technology and the
internet by students. Accordingly, the District may provide access to students through a
variety of means, including making District technology available for student use, the
issuing of network and email accounts to students, and providing Internet access
through public Wi-Fi that may be used by personal devices. Additionally, the District
may utilize third parties to provide resources and services to students, and those third
parties may collect information that is subject to the Children’s Online Privacy
Protection Act.
If you have questions regarding the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act,
please contact the District directly. Thank you.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
School Notice to Parents of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal Law, requires that Candor Central School
District with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information
from your child’s education records. However, Candor Central School District may disclose appropriately designated
“directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with
district procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Candor Central School District to
include this type of information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
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A playbill showing your student’s role in a drama production;
The annual yearbook;
Honor roll and other recognition lists;
Graduation programs; and
Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing the weight class of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if
released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations
include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, the New York
State Education Law § 2-1 and two federal laws require school districts receiving assistance under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with student names, addresses and
telephone listings – unless parents have advised the school district that they do not want their student’s information
disclosed without their prior written consent.
If you do not want Candor Central School District to disclose some or all directory information from your child’s
education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing within 30 days after the
publication of this notice. Candor Central School District has designated the following information as directory
information:
1. Student’s name
2. Address
3. Telephone listing
4. E-mail address
5. Student’s image
6. Date and place of birth
7. Major field of study
8. Dates of attendance
9. Grade level
10. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
11. Weight class of members of athletic teams
12. Degrees, honors, and awards received
13. The most recent educational agency or institution attended
Candor Central School District
PO Box 145
Candor, NY 13743
Contact: Jeffrey Kisloski, Superintendent of Schools
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Parent(s) or guardian(s) and eligible students have the following rights under FERPA:
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The right to inspect and review the student’s educational record;
The right to be provided, on request, with a copy of all or part of the student’s educational record;
The right to exercise a limited control over other people’s access to the student’s educational record;
The right to designate a representative who will inspect, review, or copy such records;
The right to request of, and receive from, the district a reasonable explanation of information contained
in the education records of the student;
The right to seek to correct the student’s education record, at a hearing, if necessary;
The right to report violations of the FERPA to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare; and
The right to be informed about FERPA rights.
All rights and protections given parent(s) or guardian(s) under the FERPA transfer to the student when he/she reaches
age 18 or enrolls in a post-secondary school. The student then becomes an “eligible student”.
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NEWS & NOTES
8th Grade Inquiry-Based Project and Field Trip to Seneca Falls, NY
In July, Secretary of the Treasury, Jacob Lew, announced that a woman would be
replacing Alexander Hamilton’s image on the ten dollar bill, and that the new theme would be
democracy. The Treasury Department also decided to make the public a part of this historic
process. Asking for feedback and suggestions on which woman should represent democracy, the
Treasury received over 1.5 million responses through Facebook, Twitter, and email.
Our 8th grade students took up this amazing challenge set by Secretary of the Treasury
Lew when they visited Seneca Falls, New York, on October 16th. Visiting both the Women’s
Hall of Fame and the Women’s Rights Museum, students learned about the significance of
women’s roles in our nation’s history. Students were fascinated by the incredible artifacts in the
museum, especially the waterwall between the chapel and the museum, which had the
beginning words of the 1848 Declaration of Sentiments engraved beneath the flowing water. In
addition, students were able to learn about the various 266 women who have been selected for
membership in the Women’s Hall of Fame, including Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Belva
Lockwood, amongst many other memorable women who have played a significant role in
history.
In English and Social Studies, students discussed the meaning of the word democracy,
and became familiar with some famous quotes surrounding the topic. In small groups, they created their own criteria that they believed reflected the theme of democracy and determined
which attributes this honored woman should possess. Students narrowed their list of names
down to their top choice by doing further research into the lives of the women. Their final task
was to draft a formal business letter to the Honorable Secretary of the Treasury Lew,
referencing important accomplishments
and characteristics of the woman they had
chosen to be on the new ten dollar note.
These letters were then sent to the
Treasury Department for consideration.
The students definitely enjoyed
participating in this challenge by the
Secretary Lew in a task we called “The
New Face of Democracy.” Students showed
just how thoughtful, respectful, and
enthusiastic Candor students were
throughout this project-based unit and
during our visit to Seneca Falls.
http://peace.maripo.com/m_stanton.htm
Statues representing attendees of 1848 convention,
Women Rights National Historic Park
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NEWS & NOTES
NYSSMA 2015 News
This year five students were selected from Candor to participate in the 2015 NYSSMA Zone 3
Junior High Area All State. Our students were selected from candidates from Binghamton all
the way to North Syracuse. Carolynne Hortsmann (grade 8), James Wells (grade 9), Ty'vone
Benners (grade 8), and Stella Garrard (grade 9) sang in the Mixed Chorus and Kori Strong
(grade 8) sang in the Treble Choir. They rehearsed with other students the night of Friday
November 6th, all day Saturday November 7th, and performed in a concert Saturday afternoon.
(L to R): Kori Strong, James Wells, Ty’vone Benners, Carolynne Horstmann, and Stella Garrard
Spring 2016 Musical
The CHS Drama Club will be presenting their annual Spring
Musical on March 19th, 2016 at 7:00pm and March 20th, 2016
at 2:00pm. Tickets are $7.00/ea.
The title will be announced later in the year.
Stay tuned...
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
It’s that time of the year again - winter!
Here are just a few reminders for the parents and students this
time of the year:
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Please make sure everyone is dressed for the weather.
Tee shirts and shorts are nice, but in the event a bus
breaks down or has to be shut off, they cool down very
quickly.
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Watch for school buses. The early morning is much
darker and it is much harder to see students. At bus
stops, please remind children to stand back and wait
for the bus to stop completely before walking up to it.
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Due to road conditions, school buses may start a little
earlier to compensate for the weather. Please feel free
to discuss this with your school bus driver, or call the bus
garage (659-3115), if you have any questions or
concerns.
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As always, please remember to stop when you see the
red-flashing lights on the bus. It is illegal to pass a
bus with the lights on - even in front of the school.
We are looking forward to safe holidays for everyone. As always, it takes each
of us to ensure the safety of all our children. The Candor Central School District
Transportation Department would like to thank everyone for your continued help.
Bern Smith
Director of Operations
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EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS INFORMATION
Emergency School Closing Information
The information below represents the television and radio
stations that will announce emergency school closing
information for the community and students of the Candor
School District.
Please do not call school offices or the bus garage to check
on the status for the day. Telephone lines are needed to
make outgoing calls and to handle emergencies. School
decisions will be made by 5:30 a.m., whenever possible,
and should be broadcast between 6:00 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
TV Stations:
WBGH - (CH 5) Binghamton
WBNG - (CH 12) Binghamton
WETM - (CH 18) Elmira
WIVT - (CH 34) Binghamton
WICZ - (CH 40) Binghamton
YNN - (TWC 24 Hr. News)
WENY - (CH 36) Elmira
Web Sites:
www.ithacanet.org
www.pressconnects.com
www.theithacajournal.com
www.weny.com
Ithaca Radio Stations:
WYXL-FM 97.3
WQNY-FM 103.7
WIII I100-FM 99.9/100.3
HITS 103-FM 103.3
THE VINE-FM 96.7
WFIZ-FM 95.5/94.9
WFIZ-HD2-FM 107.7
WHCU-AM 870/95.9
WNYY-AM 1470
Binghamton Radio Stations:
WLTB (Magic 101)- FM-101.7/102.5
WHWK-FM 98.1
WAAL-FM 99.1
WWYL (Wild 104)-FM 104
STAR-FM 105.7
MIX-FM 103.3
KGB-FM 92.5
THE BEAR-FM 107.5
SPORTS RADIO-AM 1430
WINR-AM 680
WYOS - AM 1360
Closings will be listed on our school website as well:
www.candorcsd.org
School Messenger will also be utilized for emergency school closings.
Please be sure your contact information is up to date
in order to receive the automated phone calls or emails.
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TAX NEWS & STAR INFORMATION
Candor School District utilizes Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES for tax collection services. BOCES
performed tax collection through October 31st, at which time, by law, the remaining unpaid collection
was turned over to the respective County Treasurer, and any further tax questions should now be
directed there.
STAR Information
The New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR) provides homeowners with two types of partial
exemptions from school property taxes. If you earn less than $500,000 and own and live in your home,
you are probably eligible for the STAR exemption.
Two types of STAR exemptions:
Basic STAR
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Available for owner-occupied, primary residences where the resident owners’ and their spouses
income is less than $500,000
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Exempts the first $30,000 of the full value of a home from school taxes
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Submit Form RP-425 Application for School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption to your local assessor.
Enhanced STAR
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Provides an increased benefit for the primary residence of senior citizens (age 65 and older) with
qualifying incomes
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Exempts the first $65,300 of the full value of a home from school taxes as of 2016-2017 school tax
bills (unchanged from 2015-2016)
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Demonstrate that you meet the income requirement annually in one of two ways:
Apply annually with your assessor: Complete your STAR application (Form RP-425) and
send it to your assessor with a copy of your income tax return(s) for the appropriate income tax;
- or Authorize our department to verify your income eligibility: Submit Form RP425-IVP
School Tax Relief (STAR) Exemption: Optional Income Verification Program to provide your
assessor with your social security number(s) and authorize us to verify your income eligibility. If
you choose this option, generally you will submit Form RP-425, Form RP-425-IVP, and a copy of
your tax return(s) to the assessor in the first year.
STAR exemption apply only to school district taxes; they do not apply to property taxes. Application
forms are available on our website, www.candor.org. Or you may call the District Office at (607)659-5010
to have a copy mailed to you. Your STAR application must be postmarked or received by your assessor’s
office by March 1, 2016. Assessors must notify applicants if the STAR application is denied.
For further STAR information, contact your local assessor’s office, call toll free at 1-888-697-8275, or
visit the New York State website at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/index.htm.
There is also a link on the school website: www.candorcsd.org/index.php/resources/school-tax/.
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NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF PESTICIDES
December 2015
Dear Parent, Guardian and School Staff:
New York State Education Law Section 409-H and Commissioner of Education Regulation 155.24,
effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide
written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of
pesticides periodically throughout the school year.
The Candor School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and
staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications.
The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:
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a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following application;
anti-microbial products;
nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children;
boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
the application of EPA designated biopesticides;
the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25; and
the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used
to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including
venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.
In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human
health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list.
If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to
occur in your school or building, please complete the form below and either fax or mail it to Dave
O’Konsky, School Pesticide Representative of Candor School District. His fax number is (607) 659-4688
and his mailing address is 2 Academy Street, P.O. Box 145, Candor, New York, 13743. Please feel free
to contact Mr. O’Konsky for further information on these requirements, including information on the
products that have been applied in this school or building. Mr. O’Konsky can be reached at (607) 6593935 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Candor Central School
Request for Pesticide Application Notification
(please print)
School Building:
Name:
Day Phone:
Address:
Evening Phone:
Email:
DECEMBER 2015
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NEWS & NOTES
CCSD Yearbook 2016!
You have to see this to believe it!
The Candor Yearbook is thrilled to announce that the
interactive yearbook will be published again this year. Some
of the pictures will come to life with the help of your smart
phones, by turning still images into video! You will be able to
hold your iPhones or iPads over selected pictures and
actually see a video magically appear. This incredible
technology will not increase the price of the book, and the
app that you will need to download is absolutely free. Be sure to buy your copy of this amazing
2016 Candor Yearbook before they are all sold out!
Please see the order form on the following page.
A dime may not mean much by itself, but when it is combined with everyone
else’s dime, it means real change! Please clip your Box Tops and send them to the
school or drop them off at The Candor Market. We also collect Labels For
Education (formerly Campbell Soup Labels) and participate in the Price Chopper
Tools for Schools. Through these programs, we earn free supplies and equipment.
Funds from this program are used for special activities such as field trips, the Jared Campbell
Assemblies (and to purchase his CD for each student), the Junie B. Jones Assembly (and the
purchase of a book for each student), and many other great things that the students really
enjoy.
If you have any questions regarding these program go to
www.boxtops4education.com, www.pricechopper.com,
www.labelsforeducation.com or email [email protected].
Thank you for your continued support.
FROM THE
CANDOR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:
Please make sure we have your current mailing
address and email address so that you can be
notified when the alumni newsletter is available online. We are moving towards digital only to
save on printing and mailing costs, therefore, email addresses are especially important.
Address/email address updates can be sent to [email protected] or Denise Ahart, PO Box 145,
Candor, NY 13743. If you have information to include in the
newsletter, please send that to Nancy King, [email protected].
On Sale Now! Order Today!
Go to YBPAY.COM and enter your ID code
For the High School, Enter 10291316
For the Elem School, Enter 10896116
Item
Price
Qty
High School Yearbook
$45.00
$
Elementary School Yearbook
$15.00
$
Add Namestamping (HS Only)
$5.00
$
Add Icons (up to 4) (HS Only)
$3.00/ea
$
Totals
Total
$
If ordering Namestamping, please enter name below (maximum of 30 characters).
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
If ordering Icons, please circle selections below.
2016 Icon Selections
If paying by cash/check, return to Mrs. Gates in the high school building. If you have any
questions, please either call Mrs. Gates at 659-5020 during the day or at 659-5349 in the
evening, or email her at [email protected].
Checks made payable to: Lifetouch
DEADLINE for orders: April 15, 2016
Name of student:
__________________________________________
Elementary ~ Teacher’s Name:
__________________________________________
High School ~ Grade:
__________________________________________
Candor Central School District
P.O. Box 145
Candor, NY 13743
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Candor School District Phone Numbers
District Office
659-5010
Nurse’s Office - High School
659-5225
High School Office
659-5020
Nurse’s Office - Elementary
659-4965
Elementary Office
659-3935
Student Services
659-3195
Attendance Office - High School
659-5873
Cafeteria Manager
659-7227
Attendance Office - Elementary
659-3935
Bus Garage
659-3115
Special Education Office
659-7727
Alternate School
659-7496
Candor Central School has a new website!
Log on to www.candorcsd.org at anytime
for the latest school news, schedules, etc.
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