February 2015 Newsletter

CANDOR CENTRAL
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Candor Schools - Shaping Our Future
www.candor.org
FEBRUARY 2015
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.
VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM
MAKES HISTORY
The Candor varsity wrestling team has enjoyed a number of successes this season thanks to their hard
work and commitment to each other. The Indians completed their divisional record with a perfect 7-0 to
become the first "back-to-back" division wrestling champions in school history. They had a final dual
meet record of 11-2 and finished 5th in the IAC Championships on January 31st. The wrestling team
enters the post-season, beginning in February, with the Class D Championships on February 7th.
Standing (L-R): Jacobe Flanagan, Freedom Boda, Aaron Laurenson, Matt Nichols, Brandyn Armstrong,
Brandon Hill, Owen Garlough, Devin Hills, Ethan Blinn, Aidan Aman, Wayne Miller
Kneeling (L-R): Shaughn Standinger, CJ Hall, Chase Hartke, Adam Wilcox, Codi Boda
Not Pictured: Brenden Johnson and Dylan Hartman
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Jr/Sr High School Information
A Message from the High School Principal
I hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable winter. As we move into the second half of the
school year, I would like to share some opportunities available through Candor High School. Based on
the college level course work we offer at the high school, students have an opportunity to earn a collegelevel associates degree before graduating from high school. This opportunity will certainly not be easy; it
will take a tremendous amount of dedication and sacrifice, but students from other area schools have
successfully completed the necessary coursework to earn a TC3 associates degree prior to high school
graduation. We have recently sat down with a TC3 representative to discuss some of our degree
opportunities for students based on our course offerings. There is no doubt that the effort it would take
would be tremendous, but the reward would be a two year college education that has been paid for prior
to high school graduation.
I am also pleased to share that we are able to offer a variety of online AP courses to interested
students. Through utilization of a virtual classroom, students can interact and collaborate with the
teacher and other students in the class. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities,
please contact Student Services.
On the topic of concurrent enrollment and AP courses, I would like to briefly share some
expectations that students and parents should understand prior to enrolling in these courses. These are
college level courses and they follow a college level curriculum. Our teachers are required to follow the
approved curriculum closely. You should anticipate your child being challenged with a level of rigor that
they may not have experienced before. Students often become frustrated due to the difficulty they have
with the content, which in turn often results in parental frustration. I would like to offer this advice to
students who plan on taking a concurrent enrollment course; plan to stay after school often with the
teacher to receive extra help. Also, plan on spending additional time working on assignments in school
and at home. I understand students are taking other courses in school, and are participating in
extracurricular activities. This is why students and parents should think carefully about whether or not
the commitment can be made to take a college level course. For many students, it makes sense to take
college preparatory courses instead of the college level concurrent enrollment courses. It is up to the
student, parents, and guidance counselors to find the path that works best for them. If you have the
time, energy, and ambition to complete concurrent enrollment coursework, that’s great. I’m pleased we
can offer this opportunity. If you feel that you are not in a place where you can find the extra time and
energy it will take to meet success in a college level course, that’s fine as well. We all meet our goals in
different ways. No one path is better or worse, it’s what works best for you.
I hope you find this advice helpful as you guide your child through the selection of high school
course work towards graduation. It takes a collaborative effort from the school, students, and parents to
make the high school experience positive and successful, and I appreciate all you do to work with us.
Enjoy the remainder of your winter!
Regards,
Wayne Aman
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Jr/Sr High School Information
A Message from the Technology Integration Coordinator
Fostering Good Digital Citizenship- Digital Drama
It is often difficult to help our children navigate the digital world when so much of the technology is
foreign to us as parents. The following tips come from Common Sense Media, a great resource for
helping us give students the skills they need to become better digital citizens.
“When it comes to discussing social media, it’s important that adults and kids speak the same language.
What grown-ups think of “cyberbullying” might be explained away by kids as “digital drama.” But it’s
not trivial. Digital drama brews in the offline world and simmers online when kids feel emboldened to
say or do things that they wouldn’t face-to-face. Checking in with kids and observing them as they
interact with technology can ensure your conversations are productive and helpful.
• Ask how they are ... then ask again.
It may seem simple, but ask your kids how they are doing on a daily basis. Also, watch for telltale signs
that they are suffering from digital drama — a change in mood or behavior — as your kids interact with
their phone and other devices. They may be absorbing subtle social messages in not-so-healthy ways.
Ask lots of questions to determine how your kids view media and interact with technology. What are
their favorite tools? Why do they value technology? What are some benefits as well as pitfalls of our
24/7world?
• Hit the pause button.
If your child is on the receiving end of someone else’s hurtful online behavior, encourage him to “take it
offline.” It may be tempting to continue the conversation online; however, face-to-face can be more
constructive. The lack of body language, facial expressions, and tone with online communication easily
can lead to misunderstandings. Encourage kids to “walk in another’s shoes” to make sure that they are
considering all perspectives. At the very least, “taking it offline” will give your child time to process how
to act — rather than just react.”
For more tips and information on parenting in a digital world go to:
Family Online Safety Institute - www.fosi.org
Common Sense Media- www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns
Candor Parent Digital Resource Page- http://tinyurl.com/candorparents
Matt Gelder
Technology Integration Coordinator
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Important Information from the School Nurse
WHEN TO KEEP A CHILD HOME WITH ILLNESS DURING THE COLD AND FLU SEASON
Sometimes it can be difficult for a parent to decide whether to send children to school when they wake up with
early symptoms of an illness or complaints that they do not feel well. In general, during cold and flu season,
unless your child is significantly ill, the best place for them is in school where they have all already been
exposed to the same germs and where they are less likely to expose other more vulnerable people, like the very
young or very old, to their routine bouts of cold and flu. Remind and show your children to discard used tissues
promptly, not to share personal items, to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, to keep their hands
away from their face, and to wash hands thoroughly and often with soap and warm water. Suggest that they
silently sing the Happy Birthday song twice while washing their hands. However, there are some situations in
which it is best to plan on keeping your child home for a day to rest or to arrange for an appointment with your
health care provider. The following are a few such situations that warrant watching and possibly conferring
with your health care provider:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
Persistent fever greater than 100.4° orally, including a fever that requires control with medication,
like Tylenol.
Child is too sleepy or ill from an illness, like vomiting and/or diarrhea, to profit from sitting in
class all day.
Significant cough that makes a child feel uncomfortable or disrupts the class.
Sore throat that is severe, accompanied by fever and/or feeling ill, that persists longer than 48
hours, OR after known exposure to a confirmed case of Streptococcal throat infection.
Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth that might be impetigo, or a rash in various stages
including boils, sores and bumps that may be chicken pox, OR a significant rash accompanied by
other symptoms of illness such as fever.
Red, runny eyes that distract the child from learning.
Large amount of discolored nasal discharge, especially if accompanied by facial pain or headache.
Severe ear pain or drainage from the ear.
Severe headache, especially if accompanied by fever.
Any condition that you think may be serious or contagious to others.
Whenever there is an outbreak of a specific contagious infection, the school sends out a notice to alert you to
watch out for any symptoms. If your child starts to develop symptoms, it is important that you alert your own
health care provider that your child had possible exposure. Be sure to ask your provider when it is safe for
your child to return to school, both for your child's health and for the health of the rest of the school. If you
send your child to school even though you suspect there is significant illness as described above, please call the
school nurse to provide her/him with phone numbers where you can be reached that day should your child
become more ill and require early dismissal.
Finally, if you know your child is still running a fever, it is
not a good idea to simply tank them up with Tylenol and
send them onto school because as soon as the medicine
wears off, you are apt to get the dreaded call from the school
nurse to leave work and come to pick up your feverish child.
It is better to let them stay home in bed with a fever and
take their medications at home until they are off all
medicines and ready to learn for a full day.
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Important Information
Cover Your Cough
Stop the spread of germs that can make you and others sick! Influenza (flu) and other
serious respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough,
and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are spread by cough, sneezing, or
unclean hands.
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To help stop the spread of germs,
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Put your used tissue in the waste basket.
If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.
You may be asked to put on a facemask to protect others.
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS
The National Honor Society will host their annual fund raising All You Can Eat Pancake
Dinner in the high school cafeteria on Thursday, March 26th, 2015 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.
The Induction Ceremony will be held in the High School Auditorium on Thursday, March 5th, 2015
at 6:30pm. The Faculty Council is currently reviewing completed applications. Accepted students will be
notified by mail, at least one week prior to the ceremony. As always, all questions can be directed to
either Mrs. Westervelt, NHS Advisor, or Mr. Aman, Jr/Sr High School Principal.
The students of our local National Honor Society Chapter have been busy extending their volunteering
efforts at different local events. As a group, they continue to tutor after school, twice a week, for the
homework club in the Jr/Sr High School. For the second year in a row, our members have been offering
enrichment activities each week to selected 6th grade students. Some of the activities that have been
taught are: volleyball, basketball, speedaway, soccer skills, how to make play dough, drawing
caricatures, making and painting pinch pots, how to make flubber, making snowflakes and friendship
bracelets, and how to make jam.
We will host our second and final blood drive of this school year on March 2nd, in the High School
Auditorium. Please check the school’s website for updated information on the date and time, if anything
were to change. Our first drive was successful, and we hope that you have been able to, and continue to,
support our local chapters of the National Honor Society and American Red Cross. Each pint of blood donated can help to save three lives!
We will have a tab top collection of soda, beverage, or soup cans again this year, which will benefit the
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York. In 2013, guest families stayed at the CNY
Ronald McDonald House approximately 5,286 nights. This is an increase of 84% over 2012.
This tiny tab top can help raise thousands of dollars to support the families of seriously ill or
injured children receiving medical treatment in Syracuse. Aluminum tab tops are collected by
anyone in the community, and then are recycled in exchange for money. It’s that simple.
The collection is a year-round program, so pop those tabs and put them to good use!
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Student Services Information
SENIOR INFORMATION - CLASS OF 2015
Seniors should be well into the college application process. Many students have already received
acceptance letters!
Now is the time to be completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Form. Online
applications can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please keep in mind that the financial
aid application is free. You should not have to pay for help in completing the FAFSA.
There is plenty of free assistance available. If you have questions or need additional
help, please contact Mr. Banks.
JUNIOR INFORMATION - CLASS OF 2016
It’s not too early to be thinking about post graduation plans, especially if your plans include college.
Now is a perfect time to begin looking at colleges. You could even begin scheduling college visits. A
couple
of
useful
college
search
websites
include
www.collegeboard.org
and
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/. For students who want more information about careers the
www.careeronestop.org student section provides a wealth of information for students including interest
and skills assessments along with specific career information. If students or parents need help
navigating the college and/or career search process feel free to contact Mr. Banks in student services.
Juniors have received their PSAT Score Report. It was given to them in December in their English
class. They were also given the opportunity to create an account on the College Board website at
www.collegeboard.org. They now have access to take practice tests, search for colleges and scholarships,
register for future SAT tests, and much, much more.
Juniors should be on the look out for two important information sessions in the near
future. First, Mr. Banks will be going into English classes this March to discuss the SAT
exam. Most four year college and universities require that students take the SAT or ACT
for admission. The majority of students take one of these exams in the spring of their junior year.
Second, in the spring there will be a parent information night to provide information about the college
admissions process. Information will include what to expect on college visits, questions to ask college
representatives, general timeline for the admissions process, common application and other useful
information to help guide students and parents in the admissions process.
SOPHOMORE INFORMATION - CLASS OF 2017
In January, all of the sophomores participated in career exploration activities. They were able to gain
self awareness about career interest, values and explore different career options. They can continue to
research career options at http://www.mynextmove.org.
On Wednesday, February 25th, teachers and counselors from TST BOCES will be visiting 10th grade
English classes to present their current Career and Technical programs. Also, 10th grade students will
be visiting the TST BOCES Career Tech. Center on Friday, March 13th from 9:05 to 10:15 a.m. to check
out various programs offered.
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Student Services News Information
SCHEDULING CLASSES FOR 2015-2016:
Students will meet with their counselors in February and March to begin discussing course options for
next year. Please see “Scheduling Tips” below. If you have any questions about graduation
requirements, please contact your child’s School Counselor.
SCHEDULING TIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS:
If you take challenging courses:
 It shows colleges that you are more likely to be
able to do college work.
 You will probably score higher on the SAT
and/or ACT.
 You will be less likely to need remedial courses
in college.
 You will have more options for college and a
career.
If you participate in extracurricular activities:
 You will be more likely to be considered for a
scholarship.
 You have something more than GPA and test
scores to show colleges.
 You will have the opportunity to develop
leadership skills.
Also, it is important to keep a record of the activities you have participated in, your responsibilities,
awards and achievements. Your child’s Guidance Counselor has a form called the “Student Data Sheet”
where your child can record all of the things he/she has accomplished and is proud of. This sheet
becomes very useful when it’s time for Counselors to write letters of recommendation for college during
senior year!
Important Special Education Information
The Procedural Safeguard Notice is a mandated document which outlines “your legal rights under
federal and state laws to be informed about and involved in the special education process and to make
sure that your child receives a free appropriate public education (FAPE)”. The document is 43 pages long
and must be provided to the parents of Special Education Students each year. The document is
available online at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/psgn-cover-jan12.htm, as well as
the school website under the Special Education link.
If you would prefer to receive a hard copy, you can contact the Special
Education Office at 607-659-7727 or the District Office at 607-659-5010.
Jr/Sr High School - Second Quarter Honor Students
HONOR ROLL
7th Grade
Amber Bareham, Korbin Burlew, Cameron Doane, Alexander Doucett, Kailyn Edwards, Jasmine Inners, Lance Jensen,
Jennah Kareem, Mackalia Orendorff, Molly Parillo, Eli Reese, Alisabeth Seely, Haile Shaylor, Kilie Streeter,
Ashton Teribury, Daniel Thomas, Savanna Tuttle, Cassidy Wells, Kayleigh Wulf.
8th Grade
Delaney Fatcheric, Emily Henry, Kaleigh Hills, Ethan Howe, Paige Jackson, Alexis Karabec, Shaiann Kellogg,
Micheal Patitucci, Abbey Quick, Tyler Shepardson, Sarah Showerman, Meadow Thayer, Caleb Vaow, Shawn Watson,
James Wells, Corey Whatley.
9th Grade
Kyle Askew, Caley Cole, Emily Davies, Samuel Hatton, Lexis Inners, Lillian Jensen, Renee Jordan, Lillian Shepardson.
10th Grade
Hunter Aman, Jack Bruttomesso, Simon Burczyk, Aiyana Garlough, Kameron Hall, Quintin Haus, Lily Parker,
Darien Stoudt, Amanda Washburn, Brittany Williams.
11th Grade
Kelsi Avery, Martina Ayres, Joseph Dizer, Kylee Edwards, Tiffany Emond, Breanna Fields, Mikayla Hallett,
Kayla Hinkle, Cristopher Hopkins, Kaitlyn Hover, Alyssa Jenks, Conor Joyce, Kayla Kidney, Aaron Laurenson,
Emily Lowe, Angela Martone, Wayne Miller, Danielle Morse, Caleb Nichols, Crystal Ogden, Haley Pantle, Isaak Quick,
Mikayla Short, Merissa Tuttle, Emily Weber, Wyatt Whitmore, Zachary Williams.
12th Grade
Jacob Aagaard, Olivia Abbey, Rachel Barnhart, Christopher Cornwell, Terrance Forbes, Jacinda Garcia,
Jacquelynn Horstmann, Kyle Jensen, Kasey Jordan, Bryanna Kellogg, Jennifer Rodriguez, Carl Shands,
Kirstyn Siegard, Kevin VanEtten, Steven Veasey.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
7th Grade
Arianna Aman, Rianna Benesh, Ty’vone Benners, Camille Brock, Erin Bruttomesso, Kolden Foster,
Carolynne Horstmann, Cassie Howe, Brandon Hoyt, Corinne Manzer, Owen Parillo, Kori Strong, Matthew Suttmeier.
8th Grade
Searra Allen, Stella Garrard, Jennifer Hopkins, Jenna Huizinga, Joseph Lockwood, Leah O’Connell, Jebadiah Parillo,
Hunter Vineyard, Anwen White, Paedyn Whitmore .
9th Grade
Nathaniel Benjamin, Kolyn Blinn, Jared Compton, Christine Frost, Morgan Kurtz, Gwendolyn Manzer, Jamie Meyers,
David Sandgren, Mary Standinger, Kendra Starr.
10th Grade
Michael Angelo, Hannah Brown, Timothy Dizer, Vanessa Doane, Lindsay Dougherty, Nicole Gates, Hannah Hatton,
Siarahjo Rose-Tompkins, Julia Russell, Amatha Showerman, Brianna Westgate.
11th Grade
Alexis Fivie, Nicole Hart, Taylor Horton, Kara Kelly, Breanna Kern, Rhyne Maas.
12th Grade
Emilie Barrett, Jordan Bartolis, Sally Blinn, Brianne Curren, Kietarah Czebiniak-Mancini, Sarah Gordner,
Cyrus Heckathorn, Abigale Palmer, Alexis Patak, Danielle Peake, Carissa Russell, Jacob VanScoy.
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Jr/Sr High School News
T-S-T BOCES Career and Technical School
Student of the Month
September
Anthony Patitucci
Auto Body (PM)
November
Josh Moore
Auto Body (AM)
October
November
Kelsi Avery
Cosmetology (PM)
Wesley Campbell
Auto Tech (AM)
December
December
Sarah Jordan
Digital Media Technology (PM)
Tayler Pettis
Heavy Equipment (PM)
November
Aaron Laurenson
CNA/HHA (PM)
December
Kurtis Hart
Auto Body (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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Athletic Department News
Greetings from the Athletic Department!
At this time, we have many things going on as the winter season starts to wind down. The Girls Bowling
team has locked up their best finish ever in the league, finishing in second place, and is now preparing to
go to the IAC Championships as well as Sectional competition for the first time in years. The JV and
Varsity Girls Basketball teams are both locked in close divisional battles with several different schools.
With a little help, we could have both teams in the IAC finals this season for the second year in a row!
The Varsity Wrestling team won their division for the second year in a row and did a great job in
finishing in 5th place at the IAC Championships this past weekend. Classes and Sectionals are both
coming up and the team seems poised to do very well. Congrats to all of our student-athletes on their
hard work this season
In other news... We have started using a new scheduling program that will bring many improvements as
to how things are done around this office. You can check out the new features we can now offer on the
athletics website by going to the schedules page and clicking on any one of the links provided. These will
take you immediately to the schedule of the team of your choice. This page will have all of the
information for the season and for each individual game, including a Google map with a step-by-step
directions feature to get you from where you are to the actual site of the game.
On this same page, you will be allowed to register your email address to get any changes that might
occur to that team’s schedule - immediately. For instance, if we have to postpone a game due to the
weather, the update will be sent to you as soon as I change it from my end. When a new date has been
decided upon, you will also be notified as soon as I input that into the master schedule. You can sign up
for multiple sports/teams or just the one team you are watching the most. This should be a big
improvement on the current process. Feel free to check it out now as I have already put several spring
schedules on the site. Thanks for reading! Think Spring!
http://ccssports.weebly.com/team-schedules.html
Steve Frye – Athletic Coordinator
4/2
5/1
5/16
5/18
5/21
5/27
6/4
6/12
3/24
4/13
4/21
4/28
5/4
Date
Date
4/1
4/8
4/10
4/13
4/15
4/17
4/20
4/22
4/24
4/27
4/30
5/4
5/6
5/8
5/11
Varsity Track
Opponent
Regular Meets
Newark Valley
Newfield
SVE, WG, NV
O-M and TAE
Spencer-VanEtten
Invitationals
Marathon
Odessa
Groton
Wav - IAC Steeple
T-Burg - IAC's
Marathon - D sect
Vestal State Qual
U of Albany- States
Time
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
9:30 AM
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
TBA
A
A
H
H
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
H/A
Varsity Baseball / Softball
Opponent
H/A
WATKINS GLEN
H
WAVERLY
H
TIOGA
H
NOTRE DAME
A
ODESSA-MONTOUR
A
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN H
NEWFIELD
H
MARATHON
H
NEWARK VALLEY
A
TIOGA
A
ODESSA-MONTOUR
H
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN A
NEWFIELD
A
THOMAS EDISON
A
UNION SPRINGS
A
4:00 PM
A
A
A
5/13 Snapple Invite EFA
5/19 Marathon Invite
SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
A
A
5/6 Waverly
5/11 Odessa-Montour
Invitationals
5/8 Moravia Invite
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
A
H
A
Time
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
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
4/15 Thomas A. Edison
4/22 New,Mor,US, Tio
4/29 Spencer-VanEtten
H/A
JV Baseball / Softball
Opponent
H/A
WATKINS GLEN
A
WAVERLY
A
TIOGA
A
NOTRE DAME
H
ODESSA-MONTOUR
H
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN A
NEWFIELD
A
MARATHON
A
NEWARK VALLEY
H
TIOGA
H
ODESSA-MONTOUR
A
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN H
NEWFIELD
H
THOMAS EDISON
H
UNION SPRINGS
H
JH Track
Date Opponent
Date
4/1
4/8
4/10
4/13
4/15
4/17
4/20
4/22
4/24
4/27
4/30
5/4
5/6
5/8
5/11
Varsity Golf
Opponent
UNION SPRINGS
WATKINS GLEN
WAVERLY
TIOGA
ELMIRA ND
ODESSA-MONTOUR
SPENCER-VE
NEWARK VALLEY
TIOGA
ODESSA-MONTOUR
SPENCER-VE
TAE
MARATHON
IAC's at Horseheads
Class D - Delhi
Date
4/7
4/9
4/14
4/16
4/20
4/22
4/24
4/29
5/1
5/6
5/8
5/13
5/15
5/20
5/21
Date
4/21
4/23
4/28
5/5
5/7
5/12
5/14
5/19
5/21
5/28
6/1
6/3
A
H
A
A
H
A
A
A
A
A
H/A
H
H
H
H
A
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
TBA
TBA
Time
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Modified Baseball/Softball
Opponent
H/A Time
ODESSA-MONTOUR
A 4:30 PM
ELMIRA ND
H 4:30 PM
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN A 4:30 PM
TIOGA
H 4:30 PM
NEWARK VALLEY
A 4:30 PM
WATKINS GLEN
H 4:30 PM
ODESSA-MONTOUR
H 4:30 PM
ELMIRA ND
A 4:30 PM
SPENCER-VAN ETTEN H 4:30 PM
TIOGA
A 4:30 PM
NEWARK VALLEY
H 4:30 PM
WATKINS GLEN
A 4:30 PM
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Jr/Sr High School News
On January 30th and 31st, Angela Martone participated in the Senior High
Area All-State festival at Ithaca College.
She participated in the NYSSMA solo festival last April and earned a very
high score, which allowed her to be selected for this festival. Students
selected to participate in the festival attend schools throughout Zone 3, which
spans a distance from the eastern side of Binghamton to north of
Syracuse. Angela sang in the Women’s Chorus, conducted by Dr. Ryan
Becken, Director of Choral Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Great job Angela!
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT NEWS
To:
&
The Technology Education Department received
a sizable donation of sheet HDPE plastic from
Incodema, which is located in Ithaca. Incodema
is a rapid prototyping machine shop that has
capabilities of completing sheet metal work, and
computer numerically controlled machining. In
addition to subtractive machining, Incodema has
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMSL) 3D
printers which add to their diverse capabilities.
This donation will allow the CAD and
Manufacturing classes at Candor to experiment
with a variety of materials strengthening
student understanding of their unique
machining properties. Thank you Incodema!
The Technology Education Department received
a generous donation of safety glasses from Route
96 Power and Paddle which is located in Candor.
Power and Paddle sells and services a wide
variety of power equipment as well as selling
boats and outdoor apparel. This donation will be
used in grades 7-12 as required safety apparel as
students design and create projects in the shop.
Thank you Route 96 Power and Paddle!
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Jr/Sr High School News
TEAM IRON HAND
For the past ten weeks, Mrs. Westervelt’s Health Services and Mr. Lindridge’s CAD classes have embarked on a
journey to enhance an individual’s life who is dealing with a disability. During the course of this journey, the
students entered a competition against other schools working on similar topics. The Source America Design
Challenge is a national competition for high school and college students that focuses on the creation of unique
items to help adults overcome workplace obstacles. The students are one of 72 teams involved in the high school
competition. The team found out on Friday, January 30 th, that their project took 8th overall. The organization
praised them for their efforts, especially considering they earned 85 points, and the first place finishers earned 95.
They will not be going to Washington DC for the finals competition this year, but are extremely proud of their
accomplishments!
After an initial meeting with our client Jessica, we learned of her limitations. It was then the Health Services
Team’s job to teach the CAD team the anatomical workings of her disability. This collaboration was paramount to
the development of the device and its operation. After the initial meeting, the two teams worked parallel to one
another in the development of the final design. The CAD team, during this time, worked on four different models
before coming up with a solution that was comfortable and added ease of movement for Jessica. During this same
time period, the Health Services team was working on a paper that would be submitted as one of the required
components of the competition to be reviewed. This paper covered the process that the two teams went through,
the obstacles faced with each prototype, as well as an in depth discussion of the mechanics behind the finished
device.
Now that the initial project has come to fruition, the teams have taken on another client, and are currently
working on getting an altered design off the ground. This second device offers different challenges and will need to
grow with the client.
Candor’s submission was highlighted on Fox 40 News, the Pennysaver, The Candor Chronicle, and The Tioga
County Currier. A video that details the process of the design can be found on YouTube by searching for “Source
America Design Challenge Team Iron Hand”.
Regardless of the outcome, both Mrs. Westervelt and Mr. Lindridge are very pleased with the work our students
have done and continue to do. It has been a pleasure working with the teams and we look forward to helping others
in the future.
Finished product submitted by
Team Iron Hand
Pictured (l-r): Sarah Davies, Morgan Cotton, Lacey
White, Emily Potter, Abigale Palmer, Shanea Jones
and Mrs. Westervelt.
Pictured (l-r): Steven Veasey, Cris Hopkins,
Cyrus Heckathorn, Alexander Simoens, Adam
Nichols and Mr. Lindridge
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6-1-1 Classroom News
AMIGOS (“Friends”)!
We all know the value of friendship—it’s something that many of us hold dear. However,
for some individuals, making new friends can be especially challenging. Difficulties with
communication or social skills due to significant special needs can make it nearly
impossible to participate in a world that many of us simply take for granted. Sometimes it
takes extra effort, more time, and frequent practice to learn the skills necessary to succeed.
At Candor High School, it is our goal that no teen be left behind when it comes to
friendship. Once a week after school, several students join together to form “AMIGOS”.
The premise behind AMIGOS is that friendship is a right for everyone in our community.
To that end, all activities are adapted and the participants socialize at a pace that engages
all.
Students learn how to play games such as Uno:
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6-1-1 Classroom News
Sometimes they play adapted Battleship, a
game that was created for them by
Mr. Lindridge’s CAD and Manufacturing
classes last year:
They also engage in disability simulation activities, such as this one. Here they
are making birdfeeders, and they have to do it one handed!
Other activities have included cultural events, cooking, and participation in the Special Olympics. The
benefits of AMIGOS extend far beyond once a week. In fact, they may just last a lifetime.
Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive. ~Anaïs Nin
Creating for a Cause
As part of their prevocational instruction, a small group of Candor High School
students created cinnamon ornaments and holiday cards. They sold these
items to staff members during the month of December. While half of the
proceeds went toward supporting an adaptive gymnastics program that they
attend, the students decided to donate the other half to a local charity, Camp
Ahwaga. Nice job, kids!
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Elementary School News
Registration for eligible students planning to be enrolled for
the 2015-2016 kindergarten classes at the Candor
Elementary School will be held Monday, May 11, 2015;
Wednesday, May 13, 2015; and Thursday, May 14, 2015.
Parents/Guardians of children listed in the current school
database will be notified of their registration date and time.
For those families new to the district or if you are not sure
you are in the school database, please telephone the elementary school office at 659-3935.
Children who will have reached their 5th birthday on or before December 1, 2015 are eligible for
registration.
Parents/Guardians are required to bring proof of age (birth certificate), two (2) proofs of
residency, court documents pertaining to the child (order of protection, law guardian, custody
arrangements), and official medical documents which indicate that their child is adequately
protected against Hard Measles, Rubella (3-day measles), Mumps, Polio, DTP, Hepatitis B, and
Varicella (chicken pox). If your child needs additional immunization shots or you are unsure of
requirements, you may contact the Tioga County Health Department at 687-8600.
If your child is lactose intolerant, please provide a doctor’s note stating this. A doctor’s note is
required by Child Nutrition Management Services, a division of the New York State Education
Department. A new note must be on file at the beginning of each school year. If a doctor’s note
is not submitted, lactaid or juice cannot be provided. A copy of the doctor’s note must be
provided to our Elementary School Nurse, Nurse Kizzy; and a copy faxed to our Cafeteria
Manager, Brian Lanphere, at 659-4692.
Physical and Dental Screening forms will be available at the registration desk to be completed
by your physician and dentist. These forms must be completed and returned prior to the first
day of school. If your child has a physical and/or dental appointment scheduled prior to the
registration dates, you can access the required forms at the Candor Central School website ~
www.candor.org
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A message from the Elementary Principal
Dear Candor Elementary Students, Families & Friends,
Once again I find myself wondering where the time has gone. Another school year is half
over. I am pleased to share that the second marking period seemed to go as smoothly as the
first. I appreciate everyone’s effort in providing a supportive and caring school environment,
where kids and grown-ups alike strive to be their ‘best’.
As we returned from winter vacation, we quickly adjusted to our normal school routines.
From January 15 – 23 our Instructional Support Team met with grade level teachers to discuss
individual student progress (for all students) and possible changes to instructional programs to
better meet our students’ academic, social and emotional needs.
During our Early Release Day on January 7th, the Elementary Faculty focused on the
topic of assessments. During the remainder of this school year and into the summer we will:
determine which assessments support our instructional goals; eliminate unnecessary
assessments; and, increase the use of effective and authentic assessments. We came to a
consensus that we believe good assessments are described as follows: student-centered,
informal, observational, authentic, performance-based, balanced, and frequent. We also agreed
that assessments are NOT just quizzes and tests. Effective assessments diagnose student
needs, guide our teaching, determine whether our goals have been achieved, and determine if
students learned and understood the desired knowledge.
During February we will celebrate Groundhog’s Day, the 100th Day of School, Valentine’s
Day, Presidents Day, Winter Recess and Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Candor Elementary, I would like to thank you for
your continued support and willingness to work with us to offer your children the best
opportunities possible.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Nichols, Elementary Principal
P.S. I would also like to thank everyone for making the holidays special. Whether you
shared an activity with your child’s class, attended a performance, sent in a card/gift, I want
you to know that your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.
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Important Information
District Reminder:
School bus unloading/loading
on school grounds.
TRANSPORTATION
TO
PRIVATE
SCHOOLS
Please remember that
applications
for transportation
to private schools
for the
2015-2016 school year
are due to the
District Office
by
April 1, 2015.
Thank you.
This is to remind all parents &
visitors to
STOP for any school bus
that has red lights flashing,
including while on
school grounds!
Reminder: The
speed limit on
school grounds is
15 mph.
It does not happen all of the time, but we still have
drivers that go around a stopped bus with red lights on,
creating a very dangerous situation for our students.
Please slow down
on school
grounds!
Please help to keep the kids safe STOP for flashing red lights!
Thank you!
Bern Smith
Director of Operations
Alumni Newsletter
Information
The Candor Alumni Newsletter is
mailed or emailed to alumni in
May. Please make sure we have
your current mailing address, or email address if you wish
to view the newsletter online. 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 to Nancy King,
[email protected].
Annual Alumni Banquet
Our 106th annual Alumni Banquet will be Saturday, June
13, 2015, at 5:00pm in the Candor High School cafeteria.
The Class of 1965, our 50 year class, will be our honored
guests, as well as the graduating seniors in the Class of
2015. The Alumni Banquet is open to all who would like to
attend; you need not be a Candor graduate.
Reservations are required by sending your information
and check c/o Candor Alumni Association, PO Box 145,
Candor NY, 13743, or by returning the reservation form
included in the annual Alumni Newsletter.
The cost of the buffet meal, with beverage and dessert, will
be $15.00.
Exciting Yearbook News
for 2015!
You have to see this to believe it!
The Candor Yearbook is thrilled to announce that a brand new,
interactive yearbook will be published 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. More information to follow... be sure to buy your
copy of this amazing 2015 Candor Yearbook before they are all
sold out!
Please see the order form
on the following page.
On Sale Now! Order Today!
Go to YBPAY.COM and enter your ID code
For the High School, Enter 10291315
For the Elem School, Enter 10896115
High School Yearbook
Elementary School Yearbook
Add Namestamping (HS Only)
Add Icons (up to 4) (HS Only)
$45
$15
$ 5
$ 3/ea.
(You must order namestamping if you are going to order icons.)
If ordering Namestamping, please enter name below (maximum of 30 characters).
Name: ___________________________________________________________
If ordering Icons, please circle selections below.
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 30, 2015
Name of student:
__________________________________________
Elementary ~ Teacher’s Name:
__________________________________________
High School ~ Grade:
__________________________________________
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Save the Date!
Candor Central School Music Theatre
Presents
Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Originally Produced by Edward Padula
This show is presented in part with
Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
Saturday, March 21st, 7 p.m.
Sunday March 22nd, 2 p.m.
Candor High School Auditorium
Tickets (all $7) may be purchased from the high school and
elementary school offices, cast members, or at the door.
Contact Cari Begeal at [email protected]
with any questions.
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Community Happenings
Mission: To ensure a variety of lifelong opportunities for learning, recreation and social activity by the local residents.
Check out our website for more details and class times:
www.ccsdcommunityeducation.weebly.com
or call Katie Anderson at 607-659-5020 for more information.
The CCSD Community Education Program is continuing to grow but we NEED your help! Have you
thought of hosting a class or event some night or weekend? OR how about attending one of our already
established classes? Please help us to make this program a success.
Email Katie Anderson today, [email protected] to schedule a class.
The space is free and open to the public.
Follow us on Facebook – Candor Central School District Community Education
CURRENT CLASSES: - Open to the Public!!
Adult Basketball – Sunday Nights
Adult Volleyball – Sunday Nights
Ceramics Class – Thursday Nights 6-8:30pm
Adults: $15 Students K-12 $10
 includes 2 hours of studio time, unlimited materials and instruction.
Bring a friend to receive $5 off.
To sign up or for more information contact Jodi Carling –[email protected].
Dinners Done Freezer Meal Workshop
Saturday, March 7th 11-2pm or Sunday, March 8th 1-4pm
10 dinners done, each meal is 4-6 servings- most feed much more!
MUST pre-purchase a “pantry package” – by 2/22/2015
Email [email protected] to RSVP
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Community Happenings
Craft and Vendor Fair
Candor High School Gymnasium
Saturday, February 28th, 2015
10:00am - 2:00pm
** Fundraiser for the Jr./Sr. Prom **
This FREE event is open to the public.
Over 40 vendors, pay and take items, raffles, food and more!
Please stop by to show your support.
Make sure you spread the word!
CCSD Golf Umbrellas
FOR SALE - $15
Located in the Candor High School Main Office
Are You Interested in Becoming A
School Board Member?
The terms for three of our present school board members will expire on June 30, 2015. If you are interested in becoming a school board member, you must be a qualified voter of the district (at least 18 years
of age and a citizen of the United States), a resident of the Candor School District for a continuous and
uninterrupted period of at least one year, and submit a petition which contains at least 25 signatures
from other district residents.
Petitions will be available in the District Office at 1 Academy Street, starting on Friday, March 27, 2015.
The petitions must be returned to the District Clerk no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at
5:00 p.m.
Please feel free to contact Kathy Hinkle, by phone at 659-5010, or by email to [email protected],
if you have any questions.
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Community Happenings
When:
Where:
Sunday, March 8th
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Candor American Legion
Open to the public.
There will be a raffle, food and music.
Become a shave and a “Hero” to a kid with cancer.
If shaving isn’t for you, donate!!
Go to www.stbaldricks.org/event/candornewyork.
Or call 659-5450 for more information.
The Candor Ambulance Squad is in critical NEED of members!
If you have time in your life to donate to an organization that is essential to this
community, please call 659-5529.
The Candor Emergency squad is in critical need of EMT's, drivers, and
community members.

All EMT training is provided for free from the Squad. This is a great opportunity to gain medical
training as a life still and or employment skill. Higher educations as Advance Life Support and
Paramedic is also available

Drivers – No CDL needed. Training is provided free from Squad. Must be at least 21 years of
age and 5 years of driving with a clean record. Must be able to drive under pressure in
emergency situations.

Community Member – help with fundraisers, clerical work and anything that is not related to
medical care or driving. This is an important role as it lightens the duties of the medical staff
and gives the community more of a role in our operations.
When you call 911 for an ambulance, you hope that a Candor Ambulance will be at your house within
15 – 20 minutes (depending on the distance from the garage and your home). With the decline of
certified EMTs, the Candor Emergency Squad may not be the responding Ambulance. Depending on
where you live, it could be Spencer, Owego or Bangs showing up at your home taking even more valuable
time for treatment. The squad runs on a team system. Some of those teams are down to one EMT and
one driver per night. This puts a lot of stress on that team. The need for certified EMT's is critical.
All it takes is some desire and time to become an EMT. Call 659-5529 or visit
www.candoremergencysquad.org for more information.
“The quality of your life will be determined by the quality of your contribution. When you
work to improve the lives of others, your life improves automatically.”
Author: Kurek Ashley
Candor Central School District
P.O. Box 145
Candor, NY 13743
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Candor, NY 13743
Permit No. 14
BOXHOLDER
Candor School District Phone Numbers
District Office
659-5010
Nurse’s Office (EL)
659-4965
High School Office
659-5020
Nurse’s Office (HS)
659-5225
Elementary Office
659-3935
Student Services
659-3195
Attendance Office (HS)
659-5873
Cafeteria Manager
659-7227
Attendance Office (EL)
659-3935
Bus Garage
659-3115
Special Education Office
659-7727
Alternate School
659-7496
Visit our school website at WWW.CANDOR.ORG for information on the school calendar,
sports updates, school closings, Board of Education meeting agendas & minutes,
and the latest news for Candor Schools!