Summer, 2013 - Copenhagen Central School

Copenhagen Central School
Summer
Newsletter
From the Desk of the Superintendent:
As I mentioned in the
June newsletter, it was very
sad to see our retirees leave
because they gave so much to
our school and our kids; but
we are very fortunate to have
some great new additions to
our staff. The following will be
joining us for the 2013—2014
school year:

Molly Curtis - K-12 Physical
Education/Health

Amber Coulombe - 9-10 Social Studies
Summer, 2013
Inside this issue:
Graduation 2013
Dear District Residents:
The summer is generally
a slow time around the school.
With the pressures of testing
and the excitement of graduation behind us, it’s a time to
reflect on the year and begin to
set goals for the next year.
Congratulations to all our
graduates. I hope the foundation that your families and the
school provided you will help
you achieve your goals. You
will face many challenges in
the next few years so please
know that you will always have
someone here at school to help
you. As a reference for a job,
advice about college or career,
or just someone to talk to, we
will always be here to assist
you.
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Principally Speak- 6
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Happy Summer!

Becky Houppert- Kindergarten

Caitlin Virkler- UPK teaching assistant/AIS teaching
assistant
1. Kristen Gunderson- K-12
Physical Education/Health
(1/2 time)

Krisha Greene- Library Media Specialist
Please join me in welcoming them to CCS.
To all the families of the
Copenhagen District, we hope
you enjoy the opportunity to
gather with family and friends
and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Have a safe and
happy vacation.
Sincerely,
Mr. Munn’s Message
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Counseling Center News
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2013—2014
School Supply
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Board of Education

Robert F. Stackel,
P resident

Lynn A. Murray,
Vice President

Troy W. Buckley

Koreen G. Freeman

Prudence L. Kunert

Alfred E. Tomaselli

Kim R. Vogt
Administration

Scott Connell,
Superintendent

Nadine O’Shaughnessy,
K-12 Principal
Scott N. Connell
Superintendent

Dale R. Munn, Jr., Director of Student Services
Graduation 2013—
Graduating Senior and Class Salutatorian Rachel M. Bush-Muncy welcomed attendees to the 2013 Commencement Exercises held at Copenhagen Central School on Sunday, June 23, 2013. The Honors Speech
was delivered by Class Valedictorian, Sydney R. O’Shaughnessy. Mr. Andrew Hodge, retiring C.C.S. High
School Social Studies teacher, gave the commencement address. Mr. Troy Buckley, Mrs. Prudence Kunert,
Board of Education Members, Mrs. Nadine O’Shaughnessy, K-12 Principal and Mr. Scott N. Connell, Superintendent, presented diplomas and awards to the following graduates :
Christopher Allen Arndt
Christian Tyler Johnson
Kody Hunter Petrus
Connor K. Berghorn
Steven Robert Kennell
Najib Quinones
Racheal Ann Corey
Eric Michael LaBarge
Kasey J. Rivers
Brian J. Creighton
Wyatt Scott Lyndaker
Justin Timothy Roberts
Erika May Eddy
Logan J. Marolf
Christopher M. Romero
Luke D. Evans
Elizabeth Martin
Mathew James Schweinsberg
Lindsey Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Gregory M. Miller
Brandon John Scott
Brian Thomas Freeman
Heidi K. Moser
Brandon L. Selley
Fidel R. S. Garza
Rachel M. Bush-Muncy
Elizabeth Ann Smith
Scott Alan Hamblin, Jr.
Gaven R. Munden
Tyler Douglas St. Louis
Kenneth William Hamilton
Jakob Cole Nadelen
Derek Isaac Sullivan
Robbie H. Harris, Jr.
Zachary Lewis Nicol
Logan Brittnie Wheeler
Morgan Marie Herbert
Cassidy Denise O’Donnell
Matthew P. Woodruff
Brandon Joseph Holder
Sydney R. O’Shaughnessy
Tara Lynn Young
Class of 2013—Graduation Awards
Christopher Allen Arndt
Copenhagen School PTO Award—$50.00
Erica May Eddy
Copenhagen Central School Booster Club Award - $250.00
Carl A. Groff, Sr. Memorial Award—$250.00
Lindsey Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Norbert L. Gazin Award—$450.00
Mason and Viola Vary Memorial Award—$250.00
Senior Alumni Award—$500.00
Scott Alan Hamblin, Jr.
Copenhagen Central School PTO Award—$100.00
Morgan Marie Herbert
Attorney General Triple “C” Award
Lewis County General Hospital Auxiliary’s Molly Pitcher Award—$500.00
Lowville Elks Lodge #1605 Trustee Award - $600.00
Milo E. and Edith Schantz Lacy Memorial Award - $250.00
George S. O’Brien National Honor Society Award - $100.00
Attorney General Triple “C” Award
Christian Tyler Johnson
New York State Academic Excellence Award—$500.00
Joe Reidy Memorial Scholarship—$200.00
Steven Robert Kennell
Medallion for Excellence in the Vocational Curriculum—GPA 92.87%
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Wyatt Scott Lyndaker
Norbert L. Gazin Scholarship - $450.00
Logan J. Marolf
Norbert L. Gazin Scholarship—$450.00
Copenhagen Central School Faculty & Staff Spirit Award—$150.00
Babe Ruth Award—$25.00
Patricia Sullivan Memorial Award—$100.00
United States Air Force Scholar Athlete Award
Elizabeth Martin
Copenhagen Central School Alumni Award—$500.00
Copenhagen Central School Faculty & Staff Spirit Award - $150.00
Copenhagen School PTO Award - $50.00
Babe Ruth Award - $25.00
Heidi K. Moser
Norbert L. Gazin Scholarship - $450.00
Lewis County General Hospital Auxiliary’s Molly Pitcher Scholarship - $500.00
Maurice McNamara Staff Scholarship - $300.00
Lewis County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Abstinence Award
- $100.00
Outstanding Achievement in the Arts award - $75.00
Third Ranking Student Award - $75.00
Rachel M. Muncy
Medallion for Excellence in the Salutatorian Curriculum – GPA 96.74%
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award - $4,000
N. James Polney Award - $200.00
Norbert L. Gazin Scholarship - $450.00
Outstanding Achievement Math & Science - $75.00
Captain Elizabeth B. Bush Scholarship - $1,000
Copenhagen School Senior Alumni Award - $500.00
United States Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award
Thomas Sweredoski “Big T” Award - $50.00
Gavin Munden
Copenhagen School PTO Award - $50.00
Jakob Cole Nadelen
Win Denmark Award $1,000
Ryan LaBarge Memorial Award - $3,000
Zachary Lewis Nicol
Norbert L. Gazin Scholarship - $450.00
New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association Scholarship - $600.00
Donald “Sam” Boulio Memorial Award - $200.00
George S. O’Brien National Honor Society Award - $100.00
Sydney R. O’Shaughnessy
Medallion for Excellence in the Valedictorian Curriculum – GPA 96.85%
Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award
Lowville Elks Lodge #1605 Trustee Award - $600.00
New York State Academic Excellence Award - $1,500.00
Outstanding Achievement in Humanities Award - $75.00
Friend of the School 1st Ranking Student Award
Brenda Sue Cody Memorial Award - $100.00
Copenhagen Central School Student Council Scholarship - $400.00
Brennon Stoddard Memorial Award - $500.00
American Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship - $250.00
Kody Hunter Petrus
Thomas Sweredoski “Big T” Award - $50.00
Christopher M. Romero
Carthage Federal Savings & Loan Scholarship - $200.00
New York State Academic Excellence Award - $500.00
Elizabeth Ann Smith
Copenhagen School PTO Award - $100.00
Tyler Douglas St. Louis
New York State Comptroller’s Achievement Award
Elwood & Ruth Nicholl Waugh Memorial Scholarship - $100.00
Copenhagen School Senior Alumni Award - $500.00
Outstanding Achievement in Technology Award - $75.00
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Derek Isaac Sullivan
Carol E. Rennie Memorial Scholarship - $50.00
Copenhagen Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship - $250.00
Win Denmark Award - $2,000
Logan Brittnie Wheeler
Copenhagen School PTO Award - $50.00
Matthew P. Woodruff
Master Sgt. Robert B. McNeil Memorial Award - $300.00
Copenhagen School Senior Alumni Award - $200.00
Gary L. Trainham Memorial Scholarship - $500.00
Carl A. Groff, Sr. Memorial Award - $250.00
Brennon Stoddard Memorial Award - $500.00
Tara Lynn Young
Norbert L. Gazin Scholarship - $450.00
SkillsUSA Award - $150.00
Jreck Sub Winning Attitude Award - $200.00
Leo P. Garvin Memorial Scholarship - $300.00
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Summer Newsletter
Principally Speaking
Did You Know?
 Students can lose
up to 25 percent of
their reading level
over the summer.
 Most students lose
about two months of grade level equivalency
in mathematical computation skills over the
summer months.
Congratulations, CCS Students!
Warmest wishes and heartfelt congratulations go
out to all of our CCS graduates this year. Pre-K,
Kindergarten, Eighth Grade and, of course, the
Class of 2013. To the seniors: as you take this
next step into your future, remember the firm
foundation you still have underneath you—the
education you gained right here in Copenhagen.
Best of luck now and always.
Check out the school website for fun links to
stimulate summer learning.
Copenhagen Central School
Why Do Teens Drink Alcohol?
“Your brain is still developing throughout the
teen years. New research on teens with alcohol disorders shows that heavy drinking in the
teen years can cause long-lasting harm to
thinking abilities.”
For more go to
http://eschooltoday.com/drug-abuse-andteens/facts-on-teens-and-alcohol.html
Inexpensive, Fun Activities for You and
Your Family to Beat the Summer Slump
Some tips from Read to Me International for having fun with the
family while saving your hard
earned money and beating the
summer slump:
 Visit the local library.
 Take pictures of everyday things and work
with your child to write a picture book.
 Visit a museum or historical site, zoo or
aquarium, and then read complementary
books.
 Cook with your children allowing them to
read the recipe and help measure ingredients.
 Help your child keep a summer vacation
diary.
 Learn one new word each week.
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Spending time together, building healthy relationships, and preventing the summer slump
don’t have to be expensive endeavors. You
can address all areas without the stress of
whether
you
can
afford
it.
(http://readtomeintl.org/summer-readingideas.html)
Summer Reading Challenge for Grades K-5
The elementary students have been issued a challenge by Mrs. O’Shaughnessy and Mr. Munn to
read as many minutes as
they can this summer.
Each student has been
given a log sheet to record
the amount of time they
read. Those students who
“Stay in the Game” of reading will earn an athletic play day from Mrs. O’ and
Mr. Munn! The students who read the most will
receive personalized basketballs. Check out the
school website for details. Prevent the summer
slide and read! Good luck everyone!
Some Tips for Staying Cool This Summer
 Be aware of the heat. Modify your activities appropriately.
 Try to stay in relatively cool areas, even when outside.
Many public places (libraries, shopping malls movie
theatres) are air conditioned.
 Use a fan, if available.
 Stay on the lowest floor of your building.
 Eat well-balanced, light and regular meals.
 Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing.
 Cover windows that receive a significant amount of sun
with drapes or shades to help keep your house cool.
 Weather stripping and proper insulation will keep cool
air inside your home.
 Cool beverages are good for cooling the body, while al-
coholic drinks can impair the body's ability to regulate
its temperature.
Have a relaxing, safe summer!
Mr. Munn’s Message
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The Summer Slide
I cannot begin to tell you how honored I feel to have been the recipient of the Copenhagen Board of Education’s “Inspiring Excellence Award.” However, I believe that it
is misplaced and belongs to all that I work with: faculty, staff and parents. I do my job
and I do it as best I can, but I can’t do it without the help of all of you. As a Mets fan, it
pains me to say this, but I’m not sure if I’m any good at this, but I am absolutely certain
that I am a coach on a team that rivals the Yankees. Over time the staff of this school has
put together a product that rivals any in the North Country. Once again we produced a
100% graduation rate, a feat that is incomparable locally. This wouldn’t happen without
parental support and it’s that time of year again that we need your help the most!
Tony Peña
I’m sure many of you remember me writing about the Summer Slide before. If Yankees Coach
not, let me remind you; the average student takes three months (September through November) to return to the reading fluency level that they were at in June. As fluency levels closely relate to
one’s ability to understand the material that they reading, it is plausible that, over the course of a six year Elementary School career students that don’t read over the summer would be more than a year behind others that
read enough to maintain over the summer.
Mrs. O’Shaughnessy and I have done our best to combat the Summer Slide in
the past, and last year, with the Summer Reading Challenge and Summer Learning
Program, our students read over 60,000 minutes, twice what they did the previous
year! This mattered to our students as those that participated were likely to return to
school in September having avoided the Summer Slide! However, we can do better!
This year we would like to once again double the number of minutes read this summer.
Last year, Mrs. O’Shaughnessy and I provided an ice cream party to all Summer Reading Challenge
participants and a tee shirt to our top readers. This year, Copenhagen basketball legends and 1000 point scorer
Ms. Stephenson and Mrs. Scott helped us promote the Summer Reading Challenge by visiting PreK-5 classrooms with their 1,000 point basketballs. This year, we will be having a play-day for participants and a basketball with student’s names on it and the number of minutes they read for all those that read over 1,000 minutes. This may seem like an incredible feat, but if students read an average of just sixteen minutes a day they
can do it!
However, they won’t do it without your reminders, without you sitting next to them and reading with
them. When grandma or grandpa stop by to visit, have your children grab a book and jump on their lap and
show them how much they have progressed. When going for a drive, have them grab a book or two for the
road. If your child has been asking for a special treat or toy, consider tying the receipt of said treat to the completion of 1,000 minutes read. Precious progress has been made this year and none of us want our students to
lose it. If your child has misplaced their log, another copy can be printed from our webpage or obtained in the
main office.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact
me at 688-4411 or email me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Director of Student Services
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Copenhagen Inspiring Excellence Award
The Copenhagen Inspiring Excellence Award will recognize a staff person each semester. We are pleased to announce the winner for the second semester of the 2012—
2013 school year is Mr. Dale R.
Munn, Jr., Director of Student
Services.
tains a good rapport with both
students and parents. He can
be seen chatting with parents
about their kids during wrestling practice, and it isn’t unusual to receive e-mails that
have been sent in the middle of
the night with a quick thought
about a student, or with an
evaluation, that he had just
completed attached.
Mr. Munn is honest,
dedicated, caring, concerned,
committed, intelligent, organized, generous, empathetic,
loyal, economical and resourceful. He has the ability to
look and plan ahead into the
future and to think outside the
box. He is always looking for
ways to make things better for
kids and is gifted at being able
to take available resources and
reallocate them for use in other
needed areas.
The elementary teachers,
special education staff and office staff who nominated Mr.
Munn stated:
“Mr. Munn is an outstanding instructional leader,
bringing a different perspective
to what teachers can do in the
classroom to help individual
students. He understands the
cognitive process and offers
intervention strategies targeting behavior. He looks at student achievement data and
then gets right to work problem-solving areas in need.
Mr. Munn never stops
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Mr. Munn’s dedication
to C.C.S. is amazing! He
makes decisions with only the
needs and interests of students
in mind. Mr. Munn handles
discipline quickly and consistently. He values hard work
and encourages students to do
the same. Mr. Munn also
takes time to talk to students
and gets to know them individually. He values the opinions of the teaching staff and is
supportive of their needs. Mr.
Munn is visible, stopping in
daily to classrooms to check in
with teachers and students.
little boy who is ill, dressed up
as superman to jump in a pool
for Community Cup, dressed
up as Captain America at Halloween and a pilgrim at
Thanksgiving. He cheered on
students with special needs at
the Carthage Games, sprayed
his hair pink, danced and
played a plastic guitar with
staff members and kissed a pig
during an assembly for “Pink
Week”. He has wished students happy birthday and
eaten all those cup cakes. He
has even worn his Danish
sweater for students when he
shared his experiences from
college days in the Country of
Denmark. And….through all
of this he was never too busy
to listen to anyone who had a
concern or a need.
C.C.S. Is fortunate to
have Mr. Munn as an administrator. He steps up and helps
where help is needed, no matter what it is. Mr. Munn always makes you feel that he
CARES about you. He is totally committed to the students
and staff at Copenhagen
School! Thank you Mr. Munn
for making a difference in the
lives of our students !!
Mr. Munn is never
afraid to take one for the team!
He has shaved his head for a
Summer Newsletter
Inside Story Headline
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The Office of the State Comptroller has awarded the Comptroller’s Student Achievement Award for 2013 to Tyler St. Louis, son of Charles and Christine St. Louis. Congratulations Tyler! The New York State Comptroller’s Achievement Award is presented
each year to a student who has excelled academically and has also shown leadership potential by volunteering his or her time to serve the school or community.
Morgan Herbert, daughter of Don and Melissa Herbert, has been awarded the State of
New York Office of the Attorney General “Triple C’ Award. The “Triple C” Awards Program is a tradition which recognizes the “Character, Courage and Commitment” of New
York’s hard working students. Congratulations Morgan!
Rachel Bush-Muncy, daughter of Kevin Muncy and Wanda Bush-Muncy, has been accepted at Siena College in the Undeclared Business program and was also nominated for
the Siena College Presidential Scholarship. Rachel has also been accepted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RIT) in the Business Administration program. Congratulations, Rachel!
Jefferson Community College (JCC) has named the following students to the 2013
Spring semester President’s and Dean’s Lists. The students named to the President’s
list earned a grade point average of 3.6 to 4.0 out of a possible 4.0. The students named
to the Dean’s List earned a grade point average of 3.2 to 3.59 out of a possible 4.0. To be
eligible for President’s or Dean’s list recognition, part-time students must meet credit
hour requirements.
JCC President’s List Spring 2013:
Rachel Bush-Muncy, daughter of Kevin Muncy and Wanda Bush-Muncy
Lindsey Fitzpatrick, daughter of Matthew and Sharon Fitzpatrick
Heidi Moser, daughter of Wendell and Kay Moser
Erika Eddy, daughter of Michael and Charlene Eddy
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The following Copenhagen students were
awarded for their hard work in their vocational curriculums:
Outstanding Performance
Steven Kennell (Gas/Diesel Mechanics 2)
Most Improved
Kasey Rivers (New Vision Health)
Leadership Initiative
The Counseling Center uses email as a
way to inform juniors and seniors of scholarships
and deadlines, upcoming events, college representative visits, interesting websites for teens,
and much more. We'd like to share this information with parents as well, including information
specifically for parents such as college costs and
financial aid. If you'd like to be on the list to receive such information, email
[email protected] so we
may add you to the database.
Derek Sullivan (Envir. Cons. & Forestry 2)
Tara Young (Nursing Assistant)
Presidential Award (90+ Average)
Erika Eddy (New Vision)
Fidel Garza (Cosmetology 2)
Steven Kennell (Gas/Diesel Mechanics 2)
HGSTC Students Receiving Technical
Endorsements 2012-2013
Brian Creighton (Envir. Cons. & Forestry 2)
Fidel Garza (Cosmetology 2)
Steven Kennell (Gas/Diesel Mechanics 2)
Tara Young (Nursing Assistant)
SkillsUSA Award ($150.00)
Tara Young (Nursing Assistant)
Northern NY Community Foundation
Highest Average Award ($250.00)
Steven Kennell (Gas/Diesel Mechanics 2)
One of the best sites for parents to
learn more about their child’s college and
c a r e e r
o p t i o n
i s
www.collegeboard.com/parents/. This site
gives useful, user-friendly information on
topics such as finding a college that fits;
SAT college entrance exam: dates, fees,
sample questions; financial aid: how much
is out there and how to apply, and much
more.
Also, be sure to check out the Counseling Center website for links to College
and Career search, Financial Aid, and
Scholarship Opportunities.
Check it out today, and help guide
your child into the most appropriate career
path.
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Is your child’s schedule too full next
If your child is considering participation in
year? Was the course he/she wanted not of- athletics at a Division I or Division II college or
fered through distance learning? Early Admit university, he/she must register for eligibility.
may be the answer.
The NCAA has made it almost mandatory this
Jefferson Community College is offering year to register online for the clearinghouse.
a program called Early Admit to high school
To register, prospective student-athletes
seniors. The goal is to provide an affordable s h o u l d
access
the
website
at
opportunity for students to enroll at JCC prior www.eligibilitycenter.org for the homepage.
to high school graduation.
If a student wishes to pay by check or
For more information, please call The
Welcome Center at 786-2277 or contact
Rosanne Weir, Director of Admissions at 7862408 or [email protected], or Chris
Rowland, Assistant Director of Admissions at
786-6573 or [email protected].
money order, the student can print off the signature page and send it in with the money.
From the home page, you can get registration information, Divisions & Sports Information,
etc. Please be sure to advise Mrs. Gillette when
you register so that your transcripts may be sent
Hurry, classes begin August 26th with to the clearinghouse.
some online coursework starting sooner!
The Counseling Center will be OPEN for summer hours from Monday through Thursday,
8:00 am thru 4:00 pm. Please call Mrs. Prince
in the Counseling Center, 688-2573, in advance for a Counseling Center visit. If you
have a new student in the district between
grades 6 through 12, please call the main
office at 688-4411 to set up a meeting for
enrollment. Mrs. Shambo will schedule appointments for new students and parents to
meet with Mrs. Gillette in August.
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Earning a college degree online may be
just the thing for you. You can take one or more
courses per session depending on your schedule.
The Center for Distance Learning (CDL) of SUNY
Empire State College offers a unique opportunity
for people seeking an associates and/or bachelors degree in over 11 major areas of study. To
review the course catalog and obtain an application for admissions, visit their website at
www.esc.edu. It’s never too late to earn a degree!
Summer Newsletter
Jefferson Community College
On-Campus Workshops for
students in Grades K –12
Help your kids to have fun and learn something new this summer! Our youth programming is designed especially for kids and young adults. To register for any
workshop or seminar, contact JCC Continuing Education at 315-786-2438. For
more information visit: http://www.sunyjefferson.edu and search for “Kids
Camps.” DON’T WAIT TO REGISTER! If you wait until the last minute to register
for a workshop, it may be too late. JCC will cancel workshops that do not meet
minimum enrollment requirements five working days before the start date. Listed
below are just a few of the workshops available. See the JCC website for more
classes listed such as: Engineering 101 (Grades 3-5), Engineering 102 (Grades 68), Daily Discovery hands on preschool art and science activities (Ages 3-4), Daisy
Discovery II (Ages 5-7), Broadway Dance! (Teen and Pre-Teen), Girls Day Out! (Ages
8+). There are also several programs offered “On The Road,” such as: Jr. Journalists 101 (Ages 9-12).
SPLASH! - Pre-3 C’s
(Ages 6, 7, 8):
Monday—Friday
August 5—9
9:00 a.m.—Noon
Telecom Evolution: Trace,
Tame, and Transmit:
Introduction to Acting:
(Ages 11+):
(Ages 13+):
Monday—Friday
Monday/Wednesday
July 22—26
August 12 & 14
1:00 —3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Cost: $70
Cost: $49
Art Mania!
(Grades 1—6):
Monday—Thursday
Jefferson CSI
The 3 C's: Creepy, Crawly, Critters
(Ages 9+):
(Grades 5—8):
Monday—Friday
July 22—August 1
Monday—Friday
August 5—9
1:30—3:30 p.m.
August 12—16
9:00 a.m.—Noon
9:00 a.m.— Noon
Cost: $110
Cost: $199
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Parent Pointers for Teens
Teens often say they’re bored in the summer. Here are some suggestions to keep your teen busy while
building your relationship together.
 Start the summer right. Set limits on television viewing;
 Go fishing with your teen. The time
together is more important than
what you catch;
 Share your high school yearbook
 Look for a volunteer activity you and your teen can do together
with your teen. Look at his/her
this summer;
yearbook together;
 Give your teen a spiral notebook to use as a journal. Ask
him/her to write in it for 10 minutes a day;
 Does your teen have a summer job? Have him/her make a  Don’t let math skills get rusty. Challenge your teen to rework
budget—save some, spend some;
 Help your teen set some specific learning goals for the summer;
 Summer is a time when teens can get into trouble. Set clear
standards against drug and alcohol use;
 Give your teen a compliment everyday;
 Does your teen have a summer reading list? Post it and have
your teen check off books he’s read;
 Teens still need routines during the summer. Talk with your
teen about how he/she will spend his/her time;
 Get out a board game or a deck of cards and challenge your teen
to a game;
 Make sure your teen does some kind of exercise every day this
summer;
 No summer job? See about an internship. Your teen can learn
new skills;
 Have your teen show you a favorite Internet site. Explore it
together;
some old math problems;
 Go through an old photo album together. Tell your teen stories
about your family;
 Read an editorial with your teen. Talk about your views on the
subject;
 Talk with your teen about integrity. What does a person with
integrity do?
 Help your teen fix up his/her room. Work on it as a joint project;
 What are your teen’s special interests? Help her find books in
the library about these topics;
 Take turns learning something new. Teach your teen a skill.
Then have him/her teach you;
 Plan a family picnic. Let your teen plan and prepare the meal;
 Teen parties can get out of hand. Develop a code that means,
“Come get me now.”
 Give your teen a hug everyday;
 Start a daily reading time for everyone in your family. Be firm—  Browse in a bookstore with your teen;
no TV during reading time;
 Let your teen be your tour guide this summer. Have him/her
plan a family outing;
 Take your teen out for breakfast or prepare a special breakfast
at home;
 Could your teen start a business like dog walking or lawn mowing? Help him make a business plan;
 Take time for a bedside chat with your teen tonight. End it by
saying, “I love you.”;
 Suppose your teen could meet anyone in history. Who would it
be? What would he/she say?
 Work on a big project around your house. Clean out a closet or
build a bookshelf;
 Enjoy an outdoor activity together. Go for a bike ride or play a
game of volleyball;
 Take time to listen to your teen everyday;
 Will your teen need a physical exam for a fall sport? Make an
appointment now;
 Does your teen have a cell phone? Tell him/her not to talk on  As the sun sets, make a pitcher of lemonade. Sit outside and
the phone while driving;
have a relaxed family chat;
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The Counseling Center asked the Seniors to fill out an informational survey before graduation. One of the questions was:
“Finish this idea: By age 25, I see myself . . . . . . .”
Abdullah Al Bana’a: . . . graduated from college and already working in a big hospital and also studying plastic surgery.
Christopher Arndt: . . . being an electrician.
Rachel Bush-Muncy: . . . graduated from college with a great career and a good living and strong relationships.
Racheal Corey: . . . out of school with a job and out on my own with my boyfriend and baby (my own little family).
Brian Creighton: . . . living with a job that has full benefits.
Erika Eddy: . . . graduated from college with a Master of Science degree and working as a surgical physician assistant.
Luke Evans: . . . in graduate school.
Lindsey Fitzpatrick: . . . I see myself almost completed with graduate school.
Brian Freeman: . . . having a job farming, a nice truck, probably living with mom and dad.
Fidel “Ricky” Garza: . . . as the same person I have always been.
Scott Hamblin Jr.: . . . still in the Marines or being a State Trooper.
Kenneth Hamilton: . . . working.
Robbie Harris: . . . working in the electrical field.
Morgan Herbert: . . . in graduate school and working toward becoming a dentist.
Brandon Holder: . . . possibly having my own business repairing and modifying lawn mowers.
Christian Johnson: . . . finished with college with a stable job and possibly married with kids on the way.
Steve Kennell: . . . with a full face of hair and a part owner of Kennell Farms with a wife.
Eric LaBarge: . . . looking for a good job.
Wyatt Lyndaker: . . . in a branch of law enforcement and living on my own, starting a family.
Logan Marolf: . . . hopefully starting to settle down with a good job.
Elizabeth Martin: . . . with a x-ray technician job at a hospital.
Gregory Miller: . . . having a good paying job with good benefits, living with a roommate in a comfortable sized apartment.
Heidi Moser: . . . working in a hospital with my Bachelor Degree in nursing.
Gaven Munden: . . . doing whatever I can in life!
Jake Nadelen: . . . hopefully done with college and in a job that is decent paying and starting my life.
Zachary Nicol: . . . as a college graduate with, or searching for, a career. I also see myself starting a life with my family.
Cassidy O’Donnell: . . . going wherever the road takes me, married with a kid.
Sydney O’Shaughnessy: . . . starting out in a journalistic career. Hopefully, I will be a photojournalist.
Kody Petrus: . . . as a LeMoyne graduate with a degree in Physical Therapy.
Najib Quinones: . . . to be pretty awesome.
Kasey Rivers: . . . with a stable job in the field I want and married.
Justin Roberts: . . . living.
Christopher Romero: . . . as a successful businessman.
Mathew Schweinsberg: . . . having a full time job, hopefully married with a kid.
Brandon Scott: . . . having a good and steady job and life.
Brandon Selley: . . . working.
Elizabeth Smith: . . . happily employed and surrounded by friends and family, at the
primetime of my life. No kids or marriage. That’s just not me.
Tyler St. Louis: . . . graduating from Physical Therapy school.
Derek Sullivan: . . . just starting my life.
Logan Wheeler: . . . being a teacher and having a family.
Matthew Woodruff: . . . at a job.
Tara Young: . . . graduating and possibly starting a family.
Best of luck to you, graduates!
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Quarter 4 Honor Roll
Grade 6:
Olivia Aubin,
Alicia Berghorn, Adrianna
Bodruk, Taylor Ridsdale,
Alita White.
Grade 7: Emily Frith, Jalynne
Granger,
Hailey
Tweedy.
Grade 8:
Drew Baker,
Ashley
Gardner,
Dylan
Rose, Erica Sawyer, Maci
Spaulding, Michaela Thomas, Hope Woodruff.
Grade 9: Emma Roberts,
Claire Stackel, Christie
Thomas.
Grade 10: Antonio Figueroa, Nicole Gardner, Emily
Griffin, Ryan Smith.
Grade 11: Sara Goutremout,
Brandon
Moser,
Brianna Muncy.
Grade 12: Rachel BushMuncy, Christian Johnson,
Heidi Moser, Zachary Nicol,
Sydney O’Shaughnessy.
Grade 6: Ean Allen, Dempsey
Carroll, Tristan Cole, Madison
Freeman, Roderic Galster, Logan
Marcinko, Courtney Micek, Emily
Scholler, Skylar Sowers, Aaron
Tan-Alberto, Ashley Young.
Grade 7: Stephanie Aubin, Katie
Best, Cody Buckley, Olivia Carroll, Jacob Graves, Alexandra
Greene, Kiersten Hancock, Zachary Herbert, Logan Johnson,
Sophia Martin, Derek Micek,
Caleb Moser, Alexa Olson, Ashley
Stephens, Spencer Strife, Lukas
Sullivan, Danielle Thomas, Jayden Waugh, Cody Zubrzycki.
Grade 8: McCaffrey Carroll, Kylie
Guyette, Katlin Hayden, Cassandra Kunert, Dawson Moser, Brian
Rice, Andrea Travis.
Brandon Buckley,
Grade 9:
Laura Graves, Sydney Greene,
Klaire Sullivan, Nicole Tanner,
Kylie Tomaselli, Jordan Young.
Grade 10: Kevin Carroll, Damian
Green, Harley Hancock, Brenden
Jacobs, Breven Jacobs, Morgan
Moore, Cory Moser, Ian Sawyer,
Emily Sipher, Brooke Spaulding,
Mackenzie St. Louis, Tessa Tanner.
Grade 11: Marinda Allen, Jenna
Bevens, Christian Hamilton, Kassandra
Huerta-McDonald,
Samantha Kallen, Jessica Sanders, Carlo Tan-Alberto, Adam
Woodruff.
Grade 6: Shania Mulder, Dakota Petrie, Samuel Robinson,
Taejon Turner, Jory Wood.
Connor Carroll,
Grade 7:
Destiny Gaw, Skylar Muncy,
Nathaniel Schrader, Alexis
Smith, Sarah Wilder.
Grade 8: Eric Allen, Erica
Culver, Alex Herzberg, Alysa
Herzig, Robyn Scraper, Dustin
Snyder, James Uhlinger,
Tiana Witham.
Grade 9: Kyle Burgess, Connor Eddy, Madison Furgison,
Robert Groff, Alexis Trainham,
Mackenzie Wheeler, Isaac
Widrick.
Makenzie Carr,
Grade 10:
Courtney Steen, Samuel Williams.
Grade 11: Ashley Crandall,
Summer Freeman, Abraham
Gingerich, Karlee Herzig,
Chelsea Lortie, Kelsey Pitts,
Cheyenne Rose, Christopher
Thompson.
Grade 12: Abdullah Al
Bana’a, Wyatt Lyndaker, Scott
Hamblin Jr., Elizabeth Martin,
Cassidy O’Donnell, Kody
Petrus, Najib Quinones, Brandon Scott, Kasey Rivers,
D e re k
Sullivan,
Logan
Wheeler, Tara Young.
Grade 12: Erika Eddy, Luke
Evans, Lindsey Fitzpatrick,
Fidel Garza, Morgan Herbert,
Steven Kennell, Eric LaBarge,
Logan Marolf, Christopher Romero, Elizabeth Smith, Tyler
St. Louis.
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Community Cup
This is the ninth year that the Copenhagen Faculty and Staff participated in the Annual
Community Cup held at Jefferson Community College throughout May and June. This
year we took third place overall. We competed against 13 teams in dodge ball, bocce ball,
2.2 run/walk, volleyball, hotshots, adventure scramble, field relay, homerun derby, multisport shots, golf chipping, and tug of war. Team participants were John Cain, Amber
Coulombe, Scott Connell, Sara and John Gleason, Lori Griffin, Ginny Hovendon, Nadine
O’Shaughnessy, Natalie Scott, Nikki Lee, Alex Beebee, Tamie Stephenson, Greg Burns,
Brittany Burns, Scott Randall, Charity Smykla, Michelle and Travis Castor, Amy and Mike
L’Huillier. Anyone employed by the school district can join the team and we would love to
have new people on the team! See Lori Griffin or Michelle Castor if you are interested for
next year.
Riparian News, Mrs. Griffin
The Yearbook Staff is very pleased and excited to express its undying gratitude to the PTO for purchasing a
longer lens for the camera so those hard to get sports
shots will be a little easier next year. Thank you PTO!!!
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The Classroom Connection
Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. Rarick and Mrs. Mastascusa
We can officially say
that your child has completed his/her first full year
of school! I hope that you
and your child have enjoyed
the year as much as I have.
This has been an exceptional year, and an exceptional group of students.
We had 100% participation
at our Mother’s Day Tea and
our Father’s Day picnic.
That’s exciting, and impressive. We also went to Lowville Town Hall Theater to
see Chicken Run. Some of
you had the opportunity to
accompany us. “Thank you”
to parents who chaperoned
and “thank you” to the PTO
who supplied the funds for
popcorn and bottled water.
Hope you all enjoyed your
time there as much as we
did.
I would like to take
this opportunity to thank all
of the parents for their generous support throughout
the year. I have said it before, and I will say it again –
It is your support which is
instrumental in the success
of our program. You have
done your part in not only
preparing your child for
school and for learning, but
have demonstrated to them
the importance of learning.
It is truly a team effort.
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It was so good to see
all of you again at our Prekindergarten “Moving Up”
Day on the last day of
school.
Have a safe, relaxing,
and enjoyable summer everyone!
Kindergarten
Mrs. Scholler and
Ms. Houppert
Outgoing Kindergartners:
We hope you are having a great summer vacation. Please continue to
practice your sight words
and math facts and read,
read, read! This will help to
better prepare you for First
Grade.
Incoming Kindergartners:
We are looking forward to working with you in
September. You will be invited to Kindergarten Orientation before school begins
in September. Kindergarten
2013—2014 school supply
list can be found on page 19
of this newsletter.
We would like to say
“Thank You” to the Following:
GLD Tree Farms- We always have a great time at
the tree farm. Thank you
for your generosity.
Stewarts Shops- Thank you
for the ice cream cones!!
Parents and Family Mem-
bers- Thank you for your
continued support and generosity through out the
school year. You have
helped with events in the
classroom, field trips and
several of you helped to
make caps and gowns for
Graduation. Without all of
your support, we would not
have had such a successful
Kindergarten year.
YAC-Thank you for the assistance with our field trip.
PTO- Thank you for the lollipops at Graduation and
fees for our fieldtrip to GLD
Tree Farms.
Grade 1, Mrs. Hefferon and
Ms. Strianese
The first graders have
had a good year and we
wish our students much
success in second grade.
Remember to stop by and
say hello. Mrs. Hefferon and
Ms. Strianese look forward
to co-teaching next year.
See you in room 178 in September. Don’t forget to
read!
First grade 2013—
2014 school supply list can
be found on page 19 of this
newsletter.
Grade 2, Mrs. Reed
and Mrs. B. Zehr
We hope that our 2nd graders are enjoying their sumSummer Newsletter
The Classroom Connection. . .continued
mer. Don't forget to read
and practice math facts.
Second grade 2013—2014
school supply list can be
found on page 19 of this
newsletter.
Spelling Bee at the Lewis
County Fair—July 19th.
Madison Trainham
and Grady Peterson will be
competing and we wish
them luck as they go up
against the top 1st and 2nd
graders in Lewis County.
Grade 3
Ms. Stephenson, Mrs. Ratliff
and Mrs. Farney
Miss Stephenson,
Mrs. Farney, and Mrs. Ratliff are looking forward to a
new school year next September! We hope that you
As noted in the last
newsletter and on our website, the KnightPad 1:1 iPad
initiative will be expanded to
include all students in grades
6 – 10 in the 2013-2014
school year.
There will be an informational meeting for students
and parents of students entering tenth grade in the Fall,
during Open House to be
held September 3. That
meeting will precede a presentation for all KnightPad
students/parents (Grades 6Page 18
enjoy your summer and look
forward to a great year in
Third Grade.
Grade 4
Mrs. McCabe & Miss
Burns
The third grade
2013—2014 school supply
list can be found on page 19
of this newsletter.
We hope everyone is
enjoying the summer
weather. Summer is such a
great time to get outdoors
and discover nature. We
live in such a beautiful part
of the country. We need to
take the time to enjoy it.
Things to do in the
summer to prepare for
Third Grade:
1.Read – stories, books,
comic books, magazines,
Sunday comics, etc…
2. Practice addition and
subtraction facts– flashcards, Reflex Math website.
3. Write – grocery lists,
letters to friends, keep a
journal/diary, etc..
Have a fun-filled summer
and see you in the fall!
8). Times and locations for
these presentations will be
posted in the September
Newsletter and on our website.
That same evening, all
families involved in the
KnightPad program will have
the opportunity to learn more
about and purchase the
school offered iPad Protection
Plan. This year we will be offering a multi-child discount
to make the opportunity more
affordable for families with
more than one child in the
Miss Burns and Mrs.
McCabe would like to thank
the parents for all their support this year. It was a
great year and we wish everyone the best of luck next
year in fifth grade.
Our supply list for the
new fourth graders is on
page 20 of this newsletter.
Have a safe and restful summer. See you in September!
program. Details of the Protection Plan cost will be
posted prior to the meeting,
along with information on
how when & where the plan
can be purchased.
Information and updates are always available on
our website under the 1:1
KnightPad Program link. If
you have any questions,
please contact the school.
Summer Newsletter
Pre-K Mrs. Rarick
and Mrs.
Mastascusa
Y - 1 Box of Tissues
Y - Art Smock (a large shirt works great) Please clearly label your child’s name
Y - 1 Complete Change of clothing (to be stored in the classroom) Please place clothes in a Ziploc
Bag with your child’s name on the bag
Y - 1 regular size backpack with NO WHEELS
B - 2 Boxes of Ziploc bags (1 box sandwich size and 1 box of gallon size)
B - 1 box of 24 count Crayola Crayons (Crayola brand only)
B - 1 Bottle of Elmer’s glue from the boys (Elmer’s brand only)
B - 3 – 5 Elmer’s glue sticks from the girls (Elmer’s brand only) Items highlighted in yellow (Y) are
essential for pre-K; Items highlighted in blue are not essential but greatly appreciated.
Pre-K Wish List Play-Doh brand only (Unused), Any Color, Any
# of Cans; Play-Doh brand only
Shaving Cream (Any Brand, Any Size/amount
Kdg.
Mrs. Scholler
& Ms. Houppert
8 glue sticks
1 (1 inch) 3 ring binder☺
1 paint shirt (an old adult t-shirt works well) ☺
Standard size back pack ☺
1 empty cardboard shoebox☺
**1 box gallon size Ziploc bags
**1 package of napkins
** boys only
Grade 1 basic book bag
Finger Paints (Crayola Brand Only)
Paper plates
More to come
1 box Crayola crayons (24 count or smaller)
1 (3inch) 3 ring binder ☺
1 box of Kleenex
Labeled towel for rest time☺
*1 tub Clorox disinfectant wipes
*1 package of paper plates
* girls only
☺ Please label with your child’s name
1 small box of crayons
4 glue sticks
Mrs. Hefferon 1 pink eraser
and Ms. Stri- several yellow pencils (other pencils will not sharpen properly)
anese
pencil box
2 single subject spiral notebooks
2 plastic pocket folders
disinfecting wipes
Package of fine point Expo dry erase markers
Please send only the requested supplies because the desk storage is limited. Thank you.
Grade 2 Pencils/erasers (Please stay away from the really cheap pencils). They won’t sharpen.
Set
of crayons (8-16 count) Crayola crayons please, not Rose-Art.
Mrs. Reed and
1or 2 boxes of tissues
Mrs. B. Zehr
glue or glue sticks (Elmer’s glue is the best.)
Scissors (Fiskar brand is the best.)
One folder of each color: red, blue, yellow, green
7.
Ziploc bags: - Gallon size for the girls; - Quart or sandwich size for the boy
Teachers request no large binders or organizers. They are not necessary and are too large for desks.
Grade 3 Ms. Stephenson Mrs. Ratliff/Mrs. Farney
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
1 pack of 24 pencils – preferably Ticonderoga
1 24-pack of Crayola crayons OR 1 24-pack of Crayola colored pencils
1 Pack of wide-ruled Notebook Paper
1 Bottle of Elmer's School Glue OR 1 Pack of 3 Elmer’s Glue Sticks
Scissors
1 box of tissues
Pocket Folders – one of each color (red, blue, green, yellow)
1 highlighter – any color
Ear buds (for your child’s personal use)
(1) 4-Pack of Expo Dry Erase Markers
(1) 1-Subject spiral notebook (Mrs. Farney and Mrs. Ratliff’s class)
(1) 3-subject spiral notebook (Miss Stephenson’s class)
Wish List – items we would appreciate for our classroom 13. Ziploc brand bags – gallon size from the boys; sandwich size from the girls
Mrs. McCabe
& Miss Burns
1. Pencils and erasers
2. Notebook paper – 1 pack
3. Small bottle of white glue or 1 glue stick
4. Scissors
5. Scissors
6. Crayons and colored pencils (8 or 16)
7. 2 highlighters – yellow
8. Box of tissues
9. Pocket folders – one each (red, yellow, green).
***Watch the newspaper for bargains in July. We always shop then and pick up extra supplies for the classroom.
Grade 5
Mrs. Spooner:
Mrs. Graves:
Mrs. Spooner
and Mrs.
Graves
Pencils
Highlighter
Glue Sticks
Crayons
Folders: Blue, Red, Yellow, Green
Notebooks: Blue, Red, Yellow, Green
8 Glue Sticks or Elmer’s Glue
1 Box of Kleenex
1 tub of Cleaning Wipes
Folders: Blue, Red, Yellow, Green
Notebooks: Blue, Red, Yellow, Green
Highlighter, Colored Pencils, Pencils, Erasers
A Folder for Homework, Pencil Box
Middle
School Supplies Grades
6—8
# 2 Pencils—many over the course of the year
Loose Leaf Paper
1 1/2 inch three ring binder for Math
If in Band: Book II OF Tradition of Excellence
1 lock for instrument locker (optional)
A pocket folder for each class (any color)
Ear Buds
Heavy Duty Cinch Sack for iPad
For Art: Spiral or Hard Cover Sketch Book &
White Bond Paper
Grades 9
& 10





Video Productions &
Public
Speaking
*a notebook and folder OR a three-ring binder with loose-leaf paper
*Blue or black pens—no pencils!
*a thumb drive for video projects is a must
*a flip cam/digital video camera would also be helpful if you already have one that you can use
Grade 4
Two notebooks and folders OR (2) three ring binders with Loose Leaf Paper
Blue or black pens, pencils
1 pkg. 3x5 index cards for the research project later in the year
Heavy Duty Cinch Sack for iPad
Ear Buds
Ms. Griffin
PARENTS.. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, Copenhagen
Central’s Open House will occur this year prior
to the start of school and more particularly on
Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Please mark your
calendars and plan to attend. More details will
appear on our web site, in the September Newsletter and on our facebook page.
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Guidance Folders Available For Classes of 2006 and 2007
Copenhagen Central
School was awarded a
grant several years ago
from the NYS Archives,
Grant Administration Unit.
The purpose of the grant
was to improve records
management and archival
administration in New
York’s local governments.
A new storage area
was created in the cellar.
The grant provided for supplies and materials as well
as support staff to carry
out the intended tasks.
Mrs. Phyllis Gaines has
worked diligently delving
into old records, both financial and student, sorting which should be destroyed and which need to
be retained and catalogued.
The District is required to keep permanent
record cards and transcripts on all students.
However, guidance folders
may be destroyed after six
years. Currently the District is holding guidance
folders of students who
graduated in 2006 and
2007.
If you were a member
of either the Class of 2006
or 2007, and are interested
in obtaining your guidance
office file, please call the
District Office prior to pick
up as your folder will need
to be retrieved from storage. Also, if you wish to
pick up a folder for someone other than yourself,
please bring written permission from that person.
Request to Obtain Guidance Folder
Copenhagen Central School
Name: ________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________
Phone No.:________________________________
Year of Graduation: ___________ Name at time of Graduation:________________________
I,____________________________________________, hereby request that the Copenhagen Central School District release to me my guidance folder as follows:
__________ I will stop by school (District Office) to pick up my folder.
__________ I hereby grant permission for (____________________________to pick up my
folder.
(Please print name)
_____________________________________
Signature
Guidance Folders will be available in the District Office
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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Jeff~Lewis Teacher Center
Ellison Letter Machine
at Copenhagen!
The Jefferson-Lewis Teacher Center is an organization of “Teachers Helping Teachers.”
Housed on the Jefferson County BOCES campus, the JLTC offers numerous services and workshops to school districts and teachers throughout Jefferson and Lewis counties. Curriculum resources, educational services, and training sessions that individual districts would not be able to
provide for their staff and students can be provided by the Teacher Center, a state funded agency,
and usually at no cost to the district.
We are pleased to announce that one of the JLTC’s most popular services, the Ellison Letter
Machine, is now up and running at the Copenhagen Central School library. This simple die-cut
machine is great for cutting precise letters and numbers, as well as a wide variety of shapes and
objects from many paper types for use in projects and on bulletin boards. Thanks to the efforts of
CCS teacher assistants and aides Kate Fazio, Janice Harris, Sue Colten, and Dawn St.Louis, the
machine has been cleaned, organized, and made ready for everyone to easily use.
Teachers and school groups have used the Ellison in many ways to enhance their classrooms
and projects, and now members of the Copenhagen community have this same opportunity! The
Ellison Machine will be available for use by the public during our Community Open Library nights,
Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Just bring your own papers, ask the Library Assistant
for a quick orientation, and you’ll see how easy and convenient it is to create your own eyecatching displays and projects.
Use of the Ellison Letter Machine is free, however, we do ask that you complete one of the simple survey sheets found by the machine, which includes your name and address. Because the
JLTC is completely reliant on New York State for it’s funding, every year the threat of closure
looms at budget time. Without the Teacher Center, many teachers and students from small, rural
districts, such as Copenhagen, would lose access to vital educational services. These survey
sheets will be forwarded to our local state legislators, urging them to continue funding for NYS
Teacher Centers. We thank you for your cooperation and support of Copenhagen and the JLTC,
and hope you enjoy having access to this amazing tool!
Ellison Helpers: Mrs. Fazio, Mrs. Colten, Mrs. St. Louis,
Mrs. Harris
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The Ellison Lettering Machine
Summer Newsletter
OWN Energy Announces Logo Contest Winners
OWN Energy sponsored a contest for Copenhagen Central students to
create a logo for the proposed new wind farm in the
Town of Denmark.
Congratulations to
our winners who were recognized at the OWN Energy
Open House held on Thursday, June 20th.
Grand Prize winner
was 5th grader Riley Dalrymple, daughter of Scott
and Jennifer Dalrymple. Riley received a $150.00 cash
prize.
The other winners
were:
Grand Prize Winner—Riley Dalrymple
Grades Pre-K through 4:
1st Runner Up, $25.00 gift
card to Toys R Us, Ethen
Bodruk, son of Steven and
Jessica Bodruk.
2nd Runner Up, $50.00 gift
card to Toys R Us—Owen
Bogert, son of Thomas and
Natalie Bogert.
Grades 5 through 8:
1st Runner Up, $25.00 gift
card to Toys R Us - Jacob
O’Brien, Tim O’Brien.
2nd Runner Up, $50.00 gift
card to Toys R Us—Emily
Scholler, daughter of Gene
and Rebecca Scholler.
Grades 9 through 12:
1st Runner up, $25.00
iTunes gift card—Laura
Graves, daughter of Robert
and Cynthia Graves
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Standing Left to Right: Ethen Bodruk, Owen Bogert, Laura Graves, Jacob
O’Brien, Kassandra Huerta McDonald, and Emily Scholler. Seated: Riley
Dalrymple
2nd Runner Up—$50.00
gift card to iTunes—
Kassandra Huerta McDon-
ald, daughter of Kathryn
McDonald
Summer Newsletter
Golden Knight Spring Sports Wrap up
2013 Varsity Softball—Coach John Cain
If one were to look at the record of this year’s team, they might think that we were the same team as
last year. However, this year’s team has taken some huge leaps forward that will serve us well next year and
down the road.
We began the season believing we were going to be able to field a JV team, but unfortunately due to
injury and lack of commitment on the part of some players, we were unable to do that and ended up splitting
into a modified and Varsity team shortly before the start of games. This put some players in a tough position, losing what would have been extensive playing time at the JV level. Despite that, every player made
contributions to the team this season. We were able to hit the ball as a team much better this season, and
we are starting to get back to being a power hitting team. Unfortunately, we always seemed to have one lackluster inning per game, and in many of our loses, it was giving up extra outs on the defensive side that became our undoing.
We were able to sweep our season series against Sackets Harbor and Belleville-Henderson. Brooke
Spaulding pitched a no-hitter against Belleville-Henderson, and a week later Liz Martin beat them with a one
-hitter. We defeated Alex Bay on the road in extra innings, and shut-out Lowville at home. LaFargeville and
Lyme seemed to have our number this year, and the one-bad inning bug seemed to bite us against them
every time. We played the toughest we have in year’s against Beaver River and South Lewis, and had a legitimate chance to beat TI for much of the game against them. Mudville, as always, was a highlight. We played
in the warmest temperatures of the season on a bright sunny day in Mudville, and relaxed, with no expectations, against teams we didn’t know, we managed to win two Mercy Rule games and claim the first ever Mudville Tournament Championship in our program’s history.
The team entered the Frontier League Playoffs as a 4 seed, going on the road to LaFargeville. LaFargeville was the best team in the D Division this year and despite our best efforts our league tournament
ended with a 13-4 loss. After earning a 14 seed in the Section 3 Playoffs, the ladies travelled to 4 seeded
Hamilton. At that point Hamilton was the two-time defending Section II Champion. They have since added
their third in a row. To say we were a little nervous and tense is an understatement. Within a blink, the
first inning was over and two Copenhagen errors and 6 Hamilton hits later we were down 10-0. Only one run
had been earned by Hamilton. In the proceeding innings we played some of our best defense of the season,
giving up only four more hits and no runs the rest of the way, and committing no additional errors. Unfortunately, our offense was unable to crack Sophomore All-State pitcher Becca Rogers. An abrupt thunderstorm
drove us from the field and ended our season a few outs prematurely, definitely leaving a sour taste in the
mouths of the players.
Without a JV program this year, the team was made up of talented athletes from across the grade
levels. This year’s team included:
Liz Martin
Senior
Outfield/Pitcher
Jenna Bevens
Junior
Outfield
Rachel Muncy
Senior
First Base
Morgan Moore
Sophomore
Second Base
Alicia Evans
Junior
Shortstop
Nicole Gardner
Sophomore Outfield/Pitcher
Brianna Muncy
Junior
Outfield/Third Base
Laura Graves
Freshman
Outfield
Brooke Spaulding
Sophomore
Outfield/Pitcher
Kylie Guyette
8th Grade
Catcher
Maci Spaulding
8th Grade
Outfield/Pitcher
We had several players acknowledged for their play. Brooke Spaulding, Alicia Evans, and Rachel
Muncy were all named Frontier League All-Stars for the second time in their softball careers, and Liz Martin
garnered her first All-Star award in softball. We were also fortunate enough to have Brooke Spaulding earn
Section III All-Star honors.
The season definitely had its frustrating moments. But it also had some amazing moments of spectacular play, amazing teamwork, and high energy competitiveness. Our seniors, Liz and Rachel, will be
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missed, but we return an extremely strong young core of players who have the potential to do
great things next year.
The team would like to
thank Assistant Coaches Amber
Coulombe and Tamie Stephenson. Both gave up a lot to be able
to make practices and games and
have been amazing assets for the
team. Rene Eisel continues to be
our everything. Thank you for
keeping book every game, coaching first base when necessary, and
helping to address team issues in
the dugout. Thank you to John
McGraw and his staff for helping
to keep our fields in great shape.
Lastly, thank you to all of the fans
and the parents – we can’t be successful without your help and
support.
Varsity Baseball
Coach Jim Spaulding
The 2013 Varsity Baseball
Team finished another successful
season finishing with a 13-7 overall record. The team finished the
regular season with a 9-6 record
earning them the League Championship. The team then captured
the playoff tournament championship by defeating BellvilleHenderson 8-7 in the first round
and then defeating LaFargeville 50 in the championship game at
the Watertown Fairgrounds. The
team entered Sectional play as the
six seed and would host the
eleven seed and league rival LaFargeville. Thanks to a superb
outing on the mound from Logan
Marolf the Knights would post a 5
-1 victory. Next up would be the
number three seed and the defending Section III champs, Oriskany. Despite being a huge underdog and forced to make a couple bus trips as the result of a two
day rain delay the Golden Knights
managed to overcome a four run
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deficit and post a 7-4 victory.
Once again strong pitching, this
time from Kody Petrus and stellar
team defense, along with a 7 run
six inning proved to be too much
for Oriskany to match. We would
then play the number two seed NY
Mills, who was currently ranked
3rd in the State and was highly
favored to win the Section III tournament. The team played great,
however in the end, we lost a
heartbreaker 2-0 on a two out
blooper in the bottom of the six
inning that fell in for a single. NY
Mills would go on to win the Section III Title the next day with a
12-3 pounding of McGraw. In
fourteen seasons as coach of the
varsity baseball team I have never
had a loss feel the way this one
had. This group of young men
had made me a believer and winning a Sectional Title wasn’t an
impossible task. Thanks for the
great run and if we could have
gotten just one more timely hit, I
know that title could’ve been ours.
Kody Petrus and Brandon
Moser were named to the Frontier
League All-Star team while Logan
Marolf and Derek Sullivan were
named honorable mention for
their accomplishments.
The following players will
be lost to graduation this year;
Logan Marolf, Jake Nadelen, Kody
Petrus, Brandon Selley and Derek
Sullivan.
Thanks to JD Uhlinger,
Cory Moser and Brenden Jacobs for
coming from the JV team at the end
of the season to support our efforts.
Also, I would like to thank the custodial staff, Logan and Robin
Spaulding and all the parents and
fans that supported the team
throughout the year.
Junior Varsity Baseball
Coach Logan Spaulding
The 2013 Junior Varsity
Baseball Team consisted of J.D.
Uhlinger, Connor Eddy, Cory
Moser, Caleb Hatch, Brandon
Buckley, Brenden Jacobs, Theron
Lauber, Kevin Carroll, Dustin
Snyder, Garrett Munden, Cody
Buckley, and Arslan Vassaviyevich. The team finished the
season with 3 wins and 6 losses.
For those who were not able to
catch any of our games, our record doesn’t speak enough for
how well we played. Several heart
breaking losses due to some
costly errors were the factors in
the games, but our guys played to
the best of their ability, playing
their tails off until the final out
was made. Of the 6 losses this
year, in five of them we had the
lead in the fifth inning or later.
We lost against IHC 8 to 7 in 9
innings, 11 to 10 against South
Lewis in 10 innings, 11-10 against
Sackets Harbor, 9 to 8 against
Thousand Islands and 14-3
against Beaver River.
As you can see, we had the
offense to win most of these
games, however just a few mistakes here and there were the determining factors. In the 3 games
that we won, we played superb
baseball beating Lowville 5 to 3,
Sandy Creek 4 to 3, and Sackets
Harbor 21 to 4. Excellent pitching performances by Brandon
Buckley, Connor Eddy, and Caleb
Hatch along with solid games of
team defense allowed for us to
win. Against Lowville, Brandon
threw a complete game allowing 3
hits and only 1 earned run while
striking out 6 batters. Against
Sandy Creek, he threw 5 innings
allowing only 3 hits and 1 earned
run while striking out 7 batters,
and was relieved by Connor Eddy
who pitched the remaining 2 innings allowing only 1 hit and no
runs. Caleb Hatch tossed a complete game against Sackets Harbor, where he was supplied plenty
of runs in a game that was by far
our best hitting performance of
the year.
Brandon Buckley was my
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workhorse this year on the mound
finishing the season with a 2-2
record and an ERA of 3.33 while
striking out 22 batters in 27 innings of work. Caleb Hatch, Connor Eddy, and Cody Buckley
rounded out the remaining innings for me and pitched phenomenally accumulating an overall team ERA of 3.04. With great
pitching performances every
game, it allowed us to have an
opportunity to win, but a few
mental errors on defense can determine the outcome of a game
and in many cases this year, it
did.
Offensively, I couldn’t have
asked for a better year considering the amount of individuals who
hit the ball hard every game giving
us a team batting average of .323,
and scoring 7 runs per game.
Cory Moser led the team in all offensive categories hitting a massive .500 with 8 doubles, a triple,
and a homerun, as well as 16
RBI’s. Brenden Jacobs (.441),
Connor Eddy (.406), Caleb Hatch
(.367), and Cody Buckley (.360) all
posted outstanding batting averages on the year and as a coach,
you can’t help but to think what
these players are going to bring to
the future of Copenhagen Baseball at the varsity level. For the
players that were not mentioned, I
just want to say that they contributed in many other ways where
statistics don’t show how valuable
they really were. Each and every
player progressed throughout the
year whether it being on offense,
defense, or simply understanding
of the game.
I would like to thank all
the fans and parents for being
supportive and coming to our
games. A huge thank you needs
to go out to my assistant coach
Kyle Clarke and my manager
Brady Guyette. I cannot thank
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you guys enough for all the help
you rendered this year and I look
forward to coaching Copenhagen
baseball for many more years.
Modified Girls Softball
Coach Cathy Snyder
Modified Girls Softball
ended their 2013 season 7-3. This
year’s team (consisting of 5 eighth
graders and 9 seventh graders)
worked very diligently to learn the
game both physically and mentally during the season.
The pitching responsibility
was shared by Ashley Gardner,
Drew Baker, Hailey Tweedy and
Tiana Witham. Being the first year
pitching, they all gained speed
and accuracy and where one
dropped off the others would step
in with confidence. Filling in the
other important part of the pitching duel was catchers Lexi Greene
and Katie Best. The young ladies
did an outstanding job keeping
the pitchers on task, keeping base
stealing to a minimal and learning
the position. The rest of the infield
consisted of Lexi Greene and Katie
Best on 1st base (catching whatever was thrown at them), Ashley
Gardner, Hope Woodruff and
Hailey Tweedy at 2nd base
(learning when to cover which
base), Drew Baker and Hope
Woodruff at short stop (knocking
down grounders) Jonna Kloster
and Tiana Witham at 3rd (taking
hard hit balls). The outfield consisting of Olivia Carroll, Jalynne
Granger, Stephanie Aubin, Jayden
Waugh, Alexis Smith and Gabbi
Goutermout did an excellent job
keeping fly balls in their gloves,
chasing down grounders and covering backups. Several times
while at bat different team members would step up to the plate
and have a very important hit
which was crucial. The team as a
whole had great comradery with
each other, wonderful work ethic
and a determination to succeed.
We were Amazon Women to step
to the plate for crucial hits to win
many games. Last but not least is
our managers Samantha and
Shannon Aubin, who were in
charge of taking care of many different items as well as fill in on
base running and fielding. Thank
you very much for all of your help.
A special thank you to the
entire team for a remarkable season, you are a team whom I will
miss greatly. Your love of the
game and wonderful spirits make
softball exciting. We became a
competitive team exhibiting aggressive base running, batting,
fielding and having knowledge of
the game. Copenhagen’s future
softball teams will still be a force
to reckon with.
I would like to extend a
very special thank you to Amanda
Kloster and Beth Guyette for
being 1st base coaches and keeping the book. Your help was
greatly appreciated by both the
team and me.
Also, thank you to all of
the parents and spectators for
coming and supporting our team.
It means a great deal to the athletes to see all of your devotion
and support.
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Board Actions
June 11, 2013 Special Official Meeting

Approved the appointment of
Molly Curtis to a full-time, threeyear probationary teaching position in the PE/Health Education
tenure areas
 Approved the appointment of Rebecca Houppert to a long-term
(year-long) substitute teacher position, tenure area Elementary
Education (Early Childhood Education, Birth– Grade 2)
 Approved Application for use of
Facilities submitted by the town
of Denmark Planning Board requesting use of Gymnasium A on
July 9th, 2013 for the purpose of
holding a public hearing
June 24, 2013 Regular Meeting
 Approved previous minutes: June
11, 2013
 Approved Treasurer’s Report,
Warrants, and School Lunch Report
 Approved Transfers (#4), as presented by the District Treasurer
 Approved recommendations from
the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on reSchool Special Education
 Approved resolution noting CCS
Purchasing Agent will be responsible for the assignment of fund
balance as it relates to encumbrances at June 30th
 Approved resolution noting the
CCS Board of Education will be
responsible for the assignment of
fund balance as it relates to appropriated fund balance at June
30th.
 Approved resolution noting that
the CCS Board of Education will
conform to the rules and regulations of GASB 54.
 Appointed the following club/
advisor staff for 2013—2014
school year:
12th Grade, Class of 2014 – Sara Gleason/Angela Schermerhorn
11h Grade, Class of 2015 – Charity
Smykla/Nicole Lee
10th Grade, Class of 2016 – Cathy Snyder/Ginnie Hovendon
9th Grade, Class of 2017 – Cynthia
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Graves/Bethany Zehr
8th Grade, Class 0f 2018 – Michelle Castor
7th Grade, Class of 2019 – Miranda Bush
Bi-County Band/Area All State – Megan
Cross
Bi-County Chorus/Area All State/
NYSSMA – Sara Gleason
Bowling Club – Karen Reed
Director of Musicals – Sara Gleason
Director of Student Activities – Catherine
M. Snyder
Elementary Military Kids Club – Brenda
Shelmidine
George S. O’Brien Chapter, National
Honor Society – Anita Jones
Junior National Honor Society – Nicole
Lee
Majorettes – Sara Gleason
Marching Band Director – Megan Cross
Middle-High School Military Kids Club
(Grades 6-12) – Brigitte Gillette
Riparian – Lori Griffin
SADD – Mandy Bush/ Cathy Snyder
Ski Club – Nikki Lee
Spanish Club – Donna Zehr
Student Council – Michael Thomson
Whiz Quiz – John Cain
YAC – Brigitte Gillette
Elementary Play –Cynthia Graves
Buddy Program – Amber Coulombe
 Appointed the following coaching staff
for the 2013-2014 fall sports season:
tine Miles—substitute teachers for
2013—2014.
(a) Dawn St. Louis—substitute teacher
aide/assistant
(b) Robert Cooper as substitute bus
driver, pending his meeting all NYS
Education Department and Department of Motor Vehicle requirements.

Approved parochial transportation
request for Michael Fojas, 3029 Mechanic Street, to Augustinian Academy, Carthage

Approved the third and final reading
of the 6000 policies.

Approved request from the following
individuals to carry over vacations
days from the 2012—2013 school
year: Terry Brown (5); Craig Tousant
(5); Nadine O’Shaughnessy (5);
Ronald Trainham (5); Dale Clarke
(6); Scott Alexander (2)

Scott
Approved Applications for use of Facilities, as follows:
(a) Request from Logan Spaulding, Davis
& Sons Summer Soccer Captain, to use
the lower varsity soccer field on
Wednesdays/Sundays from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
(b) (b) Request from OWN Energy to use
Gym A. on Thursday, June 20, 2013
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Community Night.
 Approved 2013—2014 Lunch Fund
Budget proposal
 Varsity Boys Soccer – Scott Randall

 Varsity Girls Soccer - Katherine Stackel
 Junior Varsity Girls Soccer - Natalie
 Modified Girls Soccer - Cathy Snyder
 Modified Boys Soccer – Gerald Snyder
Approved resolution to issue Serial
Bonds for the purchase of a 44passenger school bus and a 7-passenger
van
 Varsity Tennis - Juli Hebert/ Hiedi
Hebert

Appointed the following 2013 staff:
(a) Summer School teaching staff: Rebecca Scholler, Rebecca Houppert,
Pamela Ratliff and Maren Farney
(b) Summer cleaning staff: Cheryl Groff
and Nancy Overton

Approved the following substitute
staff:
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Community Library Night for Summer Vacation
The Library will RE-0PEN on Thursday, July 11th, running
through the summer until August 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Feel free to drop in for a good book or just to browse.
School Opens on Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The 2013—2104
school year begins on
Wednesday, September 4,
2013. If you have a new
neighbor or if you know of
someone new in the school
district with school age
children, please mention
that they should notify the
school. New families
should call Mrs. Mary
Shambo for a registration
appointment at 688-4411.
The District will
again be doing its annual
census. Starting August 1,
2013 Mrs. Phyllis Gaines
will attempt to call or visit
each home in the district.
One reason for the visit is
to take the opportunity to
discuss with parents the
Free or Reduced meal Program and what the program means to you, your
children and to the school
district. During the past
several school years we
have had approximately
36% to 40% of our students signed up in the Free
or Reduced Program. This
sounds like a high percentage until you compare our
district to 0ther districts in
the area. We are one of the
lowest districts in the JeffLewis BOCES. This means
that we are losing federal
and state money and we
are not eligible in most
cases to apply for grant
money. All parents are
urged to take a serious
look at signing up for the
program if you qualify.