State Street Students Perform "The People Versus S. Claus":
SKANEATELES, NY (December 18, 2018) – Students in Peter O’Connor’s fourth grade class at State Street Intermediate School performed the play “The People Versus S. Claus” on Monday for both students and parents.
Students prepared for the past three weeks to perform the play, which puts Santa Claus on trial for the “alleged crimes” he commits. The comedic play is set in a courtroom with several characters in action.
Two performances were put on during the school day before a parent performance took place at 6 p.m. on Monday evening.
“The students did an amazing job,” said O’Connor. “I am very proud of them.”
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SHS Alumni Career Day Slated for Wednesday Afternoon:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 18, 2018) – Skaneateles High School’s Alumni Career Day will take place on Wednesday afternoon in the high school auditorium, beginning at 12:15 p.m.
A group of alumni will share the stories of their journeys that have brought them where they are today. We hope that hearing these speakers might help our junior and senior students with making career and college decisions.
The alumni will have a light lunch catered by the cafeteria, speak to the students and staff, and end with a tour of the school.
This year, our speakers are Elyce Buell, Maddie Halstead, Jeff Donigan, Jansen Mercado, Amber Walker, and Kristina Didio.
We welcome any alumni interested in speaking in the future. You are our pride and joy. ...
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Skaneateles BOE Adopts BoardDocs to Manage Meeting and Policies:
New this month, the Skaneateles Board of Education will begin using a new software called BoardDocs , to manage its content, including its policies beginning this spring. BoardDocs is an online, paperless system that is helping make our meetings more productive and transparent. The program saves time and resources, and also provides unprecedented public access to agenda items.
The Board approved the move to the new software in August, was trained in October, and finally, tested a trial run in December, in conjunction with our previous practice of using a Google Drive. The Board is excited to move to BoardDocs as the exclusive platform for the upcoming meeting on December 18, 2018.
The public can go to the following site to access BOE Meeting agenda and minutes. A link ...
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2nd annual Skaneateles Lakers Holiday Skating Celebration on December 22:
Don't forget the Food Drive! All items collected will be donated to the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry.
SKANEATELES, NY (December 17, 2018) – The second annual Skaneateles Lakers Holiday Skating Celebration is set for Saturday, December 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. inside the Duke Arena at the Skaneateles YMCA. The skating celebration will include a food drive, with all items collected being donated to the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry.
Community members are encouraged to bring their skates and a helmet to skate with the Skaneateles Laker Boys and Girls hockey teams on December 22, while bringing a non-perishable food item for donation.
Items such as cereal, crackers, canned pasta and soup are ideal. Boxes will be ...
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Holiday Season Continues with HS Instrumental, First Grade Concerts:
The Holiday season at Skaneateles Central Schools continues with both the First Grade Holiday Concert and the High School Holiday Instrumental Concert taking place on Thursday.
Skaneateles Central Schools Superintendent, Lynda Quick, thanked all of the first grade teachers and students for their hard work and parents for their support prior to Thursday's concert. Each first grade class had their own featured song as part of the afternoon with props made in each classroom. Congratulations to all on a festive afternoon!
The High School's Holiday Instrumental Concert took place at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the high school auditorium featuring the high school's Jazz Band, Concert Band and Orchestra. Each portion of the night's program was masterfully prepared ...
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Students Enjoy First SHS AP Chill Zone:
Thank you to all of the students who attended the first AP Chill Zone. The High School counseling staff and students had a great time decorating mugs and picture frames while enjoying some holiday music and snacks. Look out for announcements about the next AP Chill Zone in the near future!
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Fourth Graders Read at Waterman As Part of Holiday Giving:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 13, 2018) – State Street Intermediate School’s fourth grade class is once again working together this holiday season, giving back to the community with its annual ‘Holiday Giving’ calendar of events.
Following two years of build-up, the entire fourth grade has joined the program this year with students beginning several days of activity back on Monday, December 3.
This week students traveled to Waterman Primary School to read holiday stories to kindergarten and first grade students. It was tons of fun for all involved!
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Boys State 2019 "A Most Rewarding Experience":
The American Legion Boys State is a week-long program that immerses high school juniors in citizenship and leadership training. The dates for the next session are June 27 to July 2, 2019 at SUNY Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY.
Participants learn the practical aspects of government as it exists in New York State. They also participate in physical fitness, teamwork and other activities, under the guidance of American Legion counselors and U.S. Marines.
Interested junior boys should speak with their counselor by January 7, 2019 .
For more information visit online at www.legion.org.
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SMS Students Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Holiday Shopping Spree:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 13, 2018) – Skaneateles Middle School students, in conjunction with the Skaneateles Middle School Student Council, took part in the 18 th annual Holiday Shopping Spree at Target on Wednesday afternoon.
Thanks to the help of private donations and the Student Council, students went to Target armed with $15,000 to purchase gifts for children who otherwise may not get any this Christmas.
The students were split into separate shopping groups, with each having 90 minutes to shop. Each item purchased was under $15, making for a large number of toys, books and games collected.
The vast number of toys will be distributed throughout Central New York to children of all ages via 15 different charity ...
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Sophomore Class to Host "Parents' Day Off" this Saturday, December 15:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 11, 2018) – The Skaneateles High School sophomore class will be hosting a “Parents’ Day Off” this Saturday, December 15 for all kids Kindergarten through fifth grade.
Parents can drop off their children this Saturday from 1-5 p.m. to participate in various activities inside the high school including arts and crafts, games and a movie. The goal is to give parents some much needed free time during the holiday season, while also raising money for the sophomore class.
The cost is $20 for one child and $10 for each additional child. Families of four children or more are $50.
Food will not be provided other than a small sweet treat. Please bring your own water ...
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Laker Roundup: SHS Winter Sports in Full Swing:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 11, 2018) – Winter sports are in full swing at Skaneateles High School as the hockey and basketball teams competed in several contests last week.
Both the boys and girls hockey teams remain unbeaten on the season with the boys standing at 4-0-1 and the girls at 4-0.
The boys tied Homer last week 4-4 before defeating McQuaid 6-5, each on the road. For the week, Garrett Krieger notched a hat trick versus McQuaid with Ryan Gick, Colin Weeks and Cole Heintz all scoring two goals across the two games.
The girls dominated Oswego on the road 6-0 as Megan Teachout led the way with two goals. Ioanna Christou, Sophia Burns, Rachelle Cain and Rebecca Cain all tallied goals.
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Food Demo Displays Uses of Hydroponics:
On Friday afternoon School Lunch Director Emily Cullen and Kristina Didio, a former SCS student and SU Dietetic Intern, visited Scott Stagnitta's Principles of Applied Technologies class, otherwise known as Hydroponics, for a food demonstration.
Didio used the basil currently being grown in Hydroponics to put together a fantastic pesto sauce, which was used on a Cheesy Pesto Bread. This served as yet another way that students could see their work and effort in Hydroponics being put to use in everyday applications!
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State Street Students Working with Artist Sharon Bottle Souva:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 10, 2018) – State Street Intermediate School’s fourth grade students are working with visiting artist, Sharon Bottle Souva, thanks to a grant from the Skaneateles Education Foundation.
“Sharon created fabric handworks and is coming in as a professional artist to share her talents and knowledge about the history of quilt making,” said Skaneateles Central Schools Elementary Art teacher, Sue Barry.
Fourth grade students will create their own quilt block, which will be displayed together, then taken down individually and taken home.
Souva has been quilt making since 1976, with her work being shown in numerous private collections, museums and galleries around the country.
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Wood Frog Named Official Amphibian of Onondaga County:
At the December 6 Skaneateles Town Hall meeting, County Executive Ryan McMahon signed an Executive Order naming the Wood Frog as the official amphibian of Onondaga County. Members of the Wood Frog Club, including Lili Winkelman - who has worked tirelessly the last several years to make the Wood Frog the official amphibian of New York State - were on hand. This is a great step for the club's overall goal. Thanks to all involved!
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State Street Concert Provides Well Wishes for Kristen Mulcahy:
State Street Intermediate School held their Holiday Orchestra, Choir and Band Concert last night at the high school. Ms. Quick thanked all the teachers and students for all their hard work, and the parents and the Music Guild for their continued support of the music program in Skaneateles.
Last night was also Kristen Mulcahy's final concert in Skaneateles, after 16 years in the District. We wish her the best in her retirement!
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Elementary PTC 'Penguin Patch Holiday Shop' Running through December 6 at Waterman:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 4, 2018) – The Skaneateles Elementary PTC ‘Penguin Patch Holiday Shop’ is running through December 6 at Waterman Primary School.
The ‘Penguin Patch Holiday Shop’ is a fun and memorable way for students to shop for family & friends on their holiday list at kid-friendly prices. All gifts range from $0.25 to $12.
The shop also raises money for the Skaneateles Elementary PTC.
The shop is open through Thursday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with all classes scheduled to participate during specific times.
For more information, contact the Skaneateles Elementary PTC by e-mail at skaneateleselementaryptc@gmail.com. ...
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AP Chill Zone Coming to Skaneateles High School:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 4, 2018) – The Skaneateles High School Counseling Department is pleased to announce the start of a monthly and informative series during Activity Period, known as AP Chill Zone .
The AP Chill Zone will see high school counselors provide students with useful tools and tips in a variety of areas, such as relaxation, study skills, organization, stress relief, social skills and much more.
Each month, students who attend will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize.
December’s AP Chill Zone will take place on Monday, December 10 during AP and will focus on relaxation with fun crafts and snacks on the agenda. This craft making time would serve as a perfect opportunity to create a gift for the ...
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Interact Club Cookie Drive Set for December 13:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 3, 2018) – The Skaneateles Central Schools Interact Club will once again hold its annual Cookie Drive on Thursday, December 13 in the Skaneateles High School commons area.
The Cookie Drive will help to add sweetness to Skaneateles Outreach holiday gift baskets for area families in need.
Those interested are asked to please donate a dozen cookies, baked or purchased, to be delivered to the Skaneateles Middle School or High School main offices, or room 206 in the High School, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on December 13.
Area churches and other groups may collect in another place and deliver as a group to the commons at 2:30 p.m. on December 13 or arrange for pick-up by calling ...
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Middle School Activities Fair Offers Extra-Curricular Choices:
SKANEATELES, NY (December 3, 2018) – Skaneateles Middle School held its annual Activities Fair last week in the Skaneateles Middle School commons area.
Nearly a dozen different extra-curricular activities were on display for students to take note of and to join. The fair served as a perfect setting to offer students new and fun activities to be a part of, while providing an excellent networking platform for all involved.
Keep in touch with events and happenings in relation to the Skaneateles Central School District by visiting online at www.skanschools.org or following the district’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Skaneateles.Schools .
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