Students explore habitats:
Second graders at Waterman Elementary School spent the day exploring habitats of the world in exhibits that they created themselves.
It was hands-on learning at its best as they listened to the sounds of the rainforest, trudged through deserts and explored pond life in various classrooms.
Each second grade classroom researched one particular region of the world, from the Polar Regions of Antarctica and the arctic to the forests and deserts.
With their new-found knowledge, each class of students developed a classroom museum to educate their peers in other classes.
On Habitat Day, second grade classes went from room-to-room, exploring areas created by fellow students.
Each second grade classroom was a fact-filled habitat, where students actively collected information ...
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Important letter from the Board of Ed:
Dear community member,
I write to clarify a proposition that you will find on this year's school district ballot. On May 17 district voters will vote on five propositions. Four propositions deal directly with school issues as introduced in mailings and planned for upcoming public discussion. The fifth proposition, however – funding for the Skaneateles Public Library – is on the school ballot by virtue of a New York State education law requirement. Specifically, if a public library wishes to seek public funding, like the Skaneateles Public Library this year, the only way is by community vote. And the only way for the community to vote is by proposition on the school district ballot. The library vote is a standalone proposition under New York State ...
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Seussical is great!:
The Skaneateles Middle School Drama production of Seussical continues today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There is also a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $8 and are available from any cast or crew member or by calling 291-2308. In addition, tickets may be purchased at the door.
See photos from today’s performance for Waterman School students on our Facebook page Skaneateles.Schools, here (and “Like” and “Share” too):
https://www.facebook.com/Skaneateles.Schools/posts/1579993192310842?notif_t=like¬if_id=1459518243229430
Don’t miss the chance to see these talented and hardworking Middle Schoolers perform – and find out why our high school productions are always stupendous. This is where it ...
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Student-created film is national finalist:
Student video named finalist in human rights film competition
Kate Hardy’s students made use of the Zoom Room, funded by the Skaneateles Education Foundation
A video called “Tear the Tape” produced by students in tenth grade Honors English classes at Skaneateles High School is a finalist in the national film-making contest sponsored by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights.
The film was created by Hope Glowacki, Lily Datz, Madie Rhoad, Gianna Eidel, Grace Hilpl, and Nieve Morse. It was selected out of hundreds of submissions to the Speak Truth to Power competition from around the country – and is now one of six finalists.
“RFK Center for Human Rights will be announcing the winners by next week. If chosen, our group will be heading ...
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Teachers are the best polar bears:
The brave staff members on Team Brain Freeze at Skaneateles Central Schools have been presented with the trophy for having raised the most money in the Polar Bear Plunge.
Six teachers from three of our four schools pledged to jump during this year’s Winterfest celebration. Last week, they posed with the trophy they earned for the fourth year in a row as the highest fundraising team.
Teachers Bob Broddus, Dan Kurzen, Corey Riley, Brian Sevey, Justin Suhr and Josh Williams raised $1,340, which will go directly to three special community organizations: SAVES, the fire department and the Skaneateles Education Foundation.
Students in the Interact Club lead the charge in terms of raising money for the team. The Interact Club joined ...
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Seussical this weekend!:
The Skaneateles Middle School Drama production of Seussical opens Thursday at 3:30 p.m. with a free Senior Citizens performance and continues Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There is also a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $8 and are available from any cast or crew member or by calling 291-2308. In addition, tickets may be purchased at the door.
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History meets history at Wax Museum:
For a brief window of time, there was an almost eerie new twist to the annual Fourth Grade Wax Museum of Famous Americans. During the afternoon session of the museum, fourth grade teachers had the students go through their own “museum” in the hallways, to view each other.
And so Neil Armstrong came face-to-face with Pocohantas. Inventors like Thomas Edison saw into the future as folks like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates passed by. Sacajawea and Davy Crocket crossed paths with George Lucas and Muhammad Ali.
As they have for decades, the fourth graders lined the hallways of State Street School with props, wearing carefully chosen costumes of Americans they have studied and come to know. Visitors in the afternoon and evening events walked ...
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CNY Science and Engineering Fair Award Winners:
Several Skaneateles Central Schools students competed at the 37 th Annual Central New York Science and Engineering Fair. The Syracuse Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) hosted the event at the SRC arena at Onondaga Community College on Sunday March 20, 2016. Over 230 public, private and home-schooled students in the central New York area exhibited their work.
Three Skaneateles High School students competed in the senior division (grades 9-12) of the event: Calvin Blackwell, Alex Van Riper and Alexander Wulff. Calvin Blackwell earned highest honors and was chosen to attend the New York State Science Congress in June for his project entitled The Comparisons of Mercury Concentrations in Fish in Fort Pond, Big Moose Lake and West Caroga Lake. He also won several awards: The ...
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Psychologist/Comedian Matt Bellace will be here April 13th:
The PTC will host Matt Bellace, nationally recognized psychologist/comedian, on Wednesday, April 13th, at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium . Bellace received rave reviews from students when he spoke in December. “Mark your calendar now and don't miss this opportunity to experience his joy and humor to help us all better understand our teens,” the PTC said in a message to parents. Bellace is a motivational speaker and standup comedian who inspires people of all ages to make healthy choices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G6o9Az23tU
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Peter Van Buskirk Returns to Skaneateles:
We are fortunate to have Peter VanBuskirk, international college planning expert and former dean of admission come back to Skaneateles to conduct his "What's my story" workshop for juniors entering into the college admission process! Please see the details below and feel free to reach out to your counselor with any questions or concerns. Limited space available, so please register soon to reserve your spot. Peter will consider coming back to do another workshop if need be. If you have any concerns regarding the cost, please contact Barb Drozynski in the counseling office at 291-2237.
Quick Facts About “What’s My Story?”™
“What’s My Story?” is a hands-on, interactive workshop conducted by Best College Fit™ College Planning experts.Participants ...
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Science students recognized:
Several Skaneateles Central Schools students competed last weekend at the 37 th Annual Central New York Science and Engineering Fair. The Syracuse Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) hosted the event at the SRC arena at Onondaga Community College on Sunday March 20, 2016. Over 200 public, private and home-schooled students in the 11-county central New York area exhibited their work.
Three Skaneateles High School students competed in the senior division (grades 9-12) of the event: Calvin Blackwell, Alex Van Riper and Alexander Wulff. Calvin Blackwell earned highest honors and was chosen to attend the New York State Science Congress in June for his project entitled The Comparisons of Mercury Concentrations in Fish in Fort Pond, Big Moose Lake and West ...
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Hearing on Smart Schools Bond Act March 23:
Residents will learn how the district will use funds provided through the Smart Schools Bond Act at a Community Forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, in the Waterman School auditorium. In addition, this forum will provide a closer look at the 2016-’17 budget and propositions that will be voted on May 17. This is the second of three community forums offered this year to give residents the opportunity to learn more and to ask questions.
The Smart Schools Bond Act was passed as a part of the 2015-’15 New York State budget and approved by voters in a statewide referendum in November, 2014. The Skaneateles district was allotted $534,585 for infrastructure that will support technology-enhanced instruction and security upgrades. Learn more at the forum March 23.
Briefly, ...
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DECA students win, go international:
The Skaneateles High School students who won big at the DECA State Conference will head to Nashville, TN, in April to compete against top 18,000 top scoring students in the world. They told the Board of Education this week that the rewards of competing in the program have already exceeded the awards.
The best part, they said, is that they have found their passion.
“The competition has given me a better idea about myself and where I want to go in the future,” said senior Aimee LaFrance.
Board members and administrators praised the team and teacher Dan Mulroy for getting the program off the ground in Skaneateles. In its first year ever for competing, the Skaneateles High School DECA team placed eight members at a regional competition at ...
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New wellness twist in Middle School:
Eighth grade girls at Skaneateles Middle School are being treated to Vinyasa Flow yoga in physical education classes with teacher Jill King. The lessons include extended relaxation and meditation, as students work on setting intentions and practicing health self-mantras, said King.
Over the past five years, King has increasing practiced yoga and has used it with her swim team. “I feel it has benefits that extend into a life of inner peace and calm. With all the students have going on in their lives, having the tools to be able to sit quietly with themselves and achieve some level of inner peace and quiet is important,” she said. “My hope is that students tap into a self-love that keeps them from taking risks with their lives ...
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Board approves next year's school calendar:
The Board of Education has approved the 2016-17 school calendar (including all vacations).
The calendar may be seen on this website under District/Board of Education/Public Postings, or at the link below.
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Weekend event was "vintage Skaneateles":
The community packed the high school for the Senior Pasta Dinner and the Sophomore Circus Friday night. The cafeteria, commons area and gym were abuzz with activity, laughter and memories. Upstairs, parents of seniors wondered “how did they grow up so fast?” Downstairs, elementary students and parents looked up to the enthusiastic mature sophomores who entertained them at the circus. The circus is such a long-standing tradition that many of the parents said they could remember when they were the sophomores painting faces and managing booths. Back upstairs, seniors entertained with music while others served up pasta with a smile; parents shopped at a silent auction that was overflowing with great choices. And everyone celebrated the ...
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Odyssey of the Mind Team Heads for State Competition!:
Congratulations to High School Students, Finan Malcolm, Brahm Malcolm, Stephen Janack, Jillian VanLeer and Chloe Strang who placed first at the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Tournament on Saturday at BOCES in Auburn. They are one of ten Skaneateles teams headed onto the New York State Tournament on April 2 nd !
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Teachers support students with scholarships:
Members of the Skaneateles Teachers Association are collectively working hard to nurture future teachers. This year, as with every year for the past 20 years, the STA will award scholarships to students who plan to pursue the education field. The teachers make this possible by making annual one-time donations or by having donations pulled from their paychecks every pay period.
“The STA is always looking to give back to the students,” said teacher and STA member Julie Torrey. “This scholarship fund started years ago and has grown over time. Five graduates of 2015 received $600 scholarships each.”
For the second year, the STA will plan and hold a golf tournament to raise more awareness and to increase the donations “so ...
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The American Math Contest:
This winter, over 70 students competed in the American Math Contest 10 (for 9 th and 10 th grade students) or the American Math Contest 12 (for 11 th and 12 th grade students). The contest was opened to all students and involves taking a very challenging 75-minute math test.Congratulations to our top 3 scorers on the American Math Contest for grades 11 & 12:tied for First: Oliver Proudfoot and Alexander VanRiper, Second: Ethan Goldstein, and the top 3 scorers on the American Math Contest for grades 9 & 10: First Eline Kroon and tied for Second Michael Lovier and Jessica Patalino. CONGRATULATIONS!
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NEW Meningococcal Vaccine requirement:
As of September 1, 2016, all public and private school students entering 7 th and 12 th grades in New York State must be fully vaccinated against meningococcal disease in order to attend school.
The meningococcal vaccine protects against serious and sometimes deadly diseases such as meningitis (an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and sepsis (blood infections). That's why the vaccine is sometimes called the meningitis vaccine.
The vaccine is administered as a shot. See more, including Q&A, below. (After the poster).
Before school this September:
One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required before 7 th grade . If your child had the first dose as a sixth grader, then another dose is not required until 12 th grade.
A total of two doses will ...
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