Principal Profile: John Lawrence:
In honor of National Principals Month, Skaneateles Central School District is highlighting one principal every week in a principal profile series. This week we are recognizing John Lawrence, principal of State Street Intermediate School.
Lawrence grew up in Buffalo, NY and has worked at Skaneateles for six years- three as a teacher and three as a principal. Lawrence described Skaneateles as “an incredibly supportive community” and praised all teachers for going above and beyond for their students.
What made him want to become a principal? “A desire to have a greater positive impact on a school building. I enjoy working together as a team to see all students learn and grow.”
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Sports Spotlight: Girls Tennis:
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.” – Serena Williams
Our first Sports Spotlight is on the girls’ tennis program. There are two girls’ tennis teams at Skaneateles: modified and varsity. Home tennis matches are played at the Austin Park tennis courts.
The varsity team currently has an overall record of 11-1 (6-0 in OHSL), putting them in second place in the OHSL.
2021 Modified Girls’ Tennis Roster
Coach: George Cosentino
Chloe Alexander
Makayla Barron
Lilyana Bennett ...
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Waterman, State Street Students Learn Fire Prevention Tips:
Members of the Skaneateles Fire Department visited State Street and Waterman this week to teach students important fire prevention tips. Some of the things they went over were the importance of smoke detectors, blowing out candles when leaving a room, and avoiding lighters and matches. Students also reviewed "stop, drop & roll", discussed possible safe places and exit strategies if there was ever a fire at home, and learned about the equipment firefighters use.
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Principal Profile: Patrick Brown:
In honor of National Principals Month, Skaneateles Central School District will be highlighting one principal every week in a principal profile series. The first principal we are recognizing is Patrick Brown, principal of Waterman Primary School.
Brown, a native of Jamesville, NY, has worked at Skaneateles for 17 total years, spending the last four of those as principal. One thing he looks forward to the most every day is seeing students walk through the door!
"We have a very vibrant community who certainly wants the very best education for their students," said Brown. "We have really excellent teachers and administrators. Our aides, buildings and grounds folks, custodians and transportation people are also very adept at their jobs. All of these people come together ...
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Gary Campbell Appointed as Newest Board of Education Member:
The Skaneateles Board of Education recently appointed Gary Campbell to fill the previously vacant seat during a special meeting on Friday, October 1.
Gary and his family have been Skaneateles residents since 2004. Their eldest, Raenah, (class of 2017) just completed her B.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences at Drexel University. Their son Matheu (class of 2021) is a freshman at The University of Columbia, College of Engineering, New York, pursuing a B.Sc. Engineering degree. Maya (class of 2029) is the youngest of the three children and currently attends State Street Intermediate. Gary’s wife, Rhonda Gall-Campbell, teaches sixth grade Science and Social Studies in the Southern Cayuga School District.
Gary holds a B.Sc. Electrical & Computer Engineering and Masters in Business ...
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Middle School Student Council Set to Host Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 6:
On Wednesday, October 6, the Skaneateles Middle School Student Council will host a drive-thru style barbecue dinner fundraiser. For just $12, attendees will receive the following:
A choice of Gianelli Sausage sandwich with peppers and onions, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que pulled pork sandwich, or Carolina pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que style baked beans
Coleslaw
Chips
Soda or water
The fundraiser will take place in front of Skaneateles Middle School from 3 p.m. until all food is sold out.
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Middle School Students Conduct Fundraiser for Pet Partners:
Middle School students recently conducted a fundraiser for Pet Partners, an organization that makes pets into therapy animals. Students had the option to pay $1 to wear a hat all day. Many students also enjoyed taking fun photos with Coco, the District's therapy dog, at lunch! After school, there was a treat raffle and a walk around campus.
The day was made possible thanks to the efforts of the Pet Walk Planning Committee. Members of the committee are: Ben Delmonico, M Look, Missy Cundle, Allie Wegbreit, Kristen Combs, Brandon Brooks, Cate Gunderson, Mia Johnson, GiGi Johnson, and Madelynn Schneider.
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Lakers In The News: Athletic Trainer Stacey Patalino:
Skaneateles CSD athletic trainer Stacey Patalino was recently featured on Spectrum News. Patalino has worked in the district since 1996 and has developed a strong bond with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
Check out the story here.
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Seniors Recognized for Outstanding Achievements in 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program:
Four Skaneateles High School students were called down to the office on Tuesday morning. The students were unsure of why they were called down until Principal Greg Santoro invited them into his office and congratulated them for their outstanding achievements in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Owen Gay, Eleanor McSwain, and Jillian Scott were named Commended Students, placing among the top 50,000 students who took the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Additionally, Lili Winkelman was named a Semifinalist of the National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 16,000 students are recognized as Semifinalists in the program. Lili will continue in the competition and will have the opportunity to advance to the Finalist level.
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BOE Vacancy Update:
Please read the letter below for an update on the vacant Board of Education seat.
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District Welcomes Students Back on Tuesday, September 7:
Skaneateles Central School District welcomed students back for the first day of classes on Tuesday, September 7. Visit our Facebook page for more photos: https://www.facebook.com/Skaneateles.Schools/posts/2904380709872077
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Middle School Holds Locker Night:
Skaneateles Middle School recently held a locker night, where students found their new lockers and tested out their combinations. Visit our Facebook page to see more photos!
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Skaneateles CSD Kicks Off New School Year at Opening Day:
The Skaneateles Central School District campus was full of energy and anticipation on Wednesday, September 1 at the opening day for all faculty, staff, and administration.
The day began with breakfast in the Middle School/High School Commons. Afterwards, all District staff moved to the auditorium to hear from Superintendent Eric Knuth, who praised everyone for going above and beyond last year.
“Your work last year for these kids and this community was nothing short of heroic,” Knuth told staff. “Anyone who can make a connection with a student over a tiny Zoom square is incredible. That being said, we’re so happy to be here with all of our students coming back on Tuesday.”
Knuth added that relationships, connections, and learning are at the core ...
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Waterman Welcomes Students, Families at Annual Bus Day:
Waterman Primary School recently held its annual Bus Day, where Kindergarten students and their families rode the bus to school. The students were able to find their classrooms, meet their teachers, and participate in bus drills. This special event is a wonderful way for the students and their families to get acclimated to the school before the first day of classes, which is exactly one week away.
Visit the Skaneateles Schools Facebook page to see more photos from Bus Day.
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Freshmen Receive Schedules, Tour School During Orientation:
Incoming Skaneateles freshmen and their families received a warm welcome to the high school at the annual freshman orientation. Upon arrival, students were instructed to go to the gymnasium and parents were directed to the cafeteria, where they heard from high school administrators and counseling staff. Speakers provided information on what a typical high school day looks like, who to reach out to, and how to make the most out of the next four years at the high school.
Students then connected with a Laker Link Leader, an older high school student, who showed them around the school and assisted with lockers.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
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