Page 1 April 2012 Inside this Issue 1 Letter from the Superintendent 2 Lisbon Soccer Camp 3 National Honor Society 4 Board Meeting Summary/April Events 5 PBIS Winners 6 FROGS Assembly 7 March Menu 8 Birthday Club/Hypnosis Show 9 News from the Library 10 Student Assistant Program 12 Zumbathon 2012 13 Town Recreation Softball/Baseball Lisbon Central School 6866 County Route 10 Lisbon, New York 13658 From the Superintendent Dear Parents and Residents: It’s really great to feel and see that spring is right around the corner. While that is always good news, it also means the end of this school year is getting close. I would like to remind everyone that New York State testing for students in grades 3-8 will begin when we return from spring break. Please make every attempt to have your child return to school on April 16 th so they can prepare for these important exams. The Board of Education approved the plan for our three unused Contingency Days. The details are at the end of this letter. Because of the uncertainty of April 5 th , the FROGS Assembly has been changed to April 20 th at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. The students continue to read and take tests to guarantee I have to keep my date with Ellie the Goat! March brought an end to months of hard work for two talented groups of students at Lisbon Central. The LCS Drama Club performed to full houses for both of their shows. The talent of everyone involved was evident through the music, dancing, set design, and costumes. The LCS Cheerleaders had an extremely successful season, becoming Grand Champions when they won their final competition at SUNY Potsdam. Congratulations to everyone involved! The students in Mrs. Hooper’s Webpage Design class work diligently to keep the school’s website up-to-date and are doing a great job. If you haven’t done so, please check out their work at www.lisboncs.schoolwires.com. Looking ahead to May, the Board of Education will meet on May 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. for a Public Hearing on the 2012- 2013 Proposed Budget. Copies of the proposed budget will be available for public viewing beginning April 25 th , with the budget vote being held on May 15 th from 1:00 p.m .-9:00 p.m. One seat on the Board will be vacant. Official petitions for nominating a candidate for the seat may be obtained in the Business Office from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and must be filed no later than Monday, April 16, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable spring recess. Sincerely, Erin E. Woods Superintendent/Elementary Principal . . . . K nightly N ews Unused Contingency Day Plan If our three contingency days remain unused, the following school days will become holidays: April 5 th , May 25 th , and June 22 nd • If we use one contingency day, then Thursday, April 5 th will become a school day. • If we use two contingency days, then Friday, June 22 nd will become a school day. • If we use a third contingency day, then Friday, May 25 th will become a school day.
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April 2012
Inside this Issue
1 Letter from the Superintendent 2
Lisbon Soccer Camp
3 National Honor Society
4 Board Meeting Summary/April Events
5 PBIS Winners
6 FROGS Assembly
7 March Menu
8 Birthday Club/Hypnosis Show
9 News from the Library
10 Student Assistant Program
12 Zumbathon 2012
13 Town Recreation Softball/Baseball
Lisbon Central School 6866 County Route 10 Lisbon, New York 13658
From the Superintendent Dear Parents and Residents:
It’s really great to feel and see that spring is right around the corner. While that is always good news, it also means the end of this school year is getting close. I would like to remind everyone that New York State testing for students in grades 3-8 will begin when we return from spring break. Please make every attempt to have your child return to school on April 16th so they can prepare for these important exams.
The Board of Education approved the plan for our three unused Contingency Days. The details are at the end of this letter. Because of the uncertainty of April 5th, the FROGS Assembly has been changed to April 20th at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. The students continue to read and take tests to guarantee I have to keep my date with Ellie the Goat!
March brought an end to months of hard work for two talented groups of students at Lisbon Central. The LCS Drama Club performed to full houses for both of their shows. The talent of everyone involved was evident through the music, dancing, set design, and costumes. The LCS Cheerleaders had an extremely successful season, becoming Grand Champions when they won their final competition at SUNY Potsdam. Congratulations to everyone involved!
The students in Mrs. Hooper’s Webpage Design class work diligently to keep the
school’s website up-to-date and are doing a great job. If you haven’t done so, please check out their work at www.lisboncs.schoolwires.com.
Looking ahead to May, the Board of Education will meet on May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for a Public Hearing on the 2012-2013 Proposed Budget. Copies of the proposed budget will be available for public viewing beginning April 25th, with the budget vote being held on May 15th from 1:00 p.m .-9:00 p.m. One seat on the Board will be vacant. Official petitions for nominating a candidate for the seat may be obtained in the Business Office from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday and must be filed no later than Monday, April 16, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable spring recess.
Sincerely,
Erin E. Woods Superintendent/Elementary Principal
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Knightly News
Unused Contingency Day Plan
If our three contingency days remain unused, the following school days will become holidays: April 5th, May 25th, and June 22nd • If we use one contingency day, then
Lisbon Soccer Camp The 1st Annual Lisbon Central School Preseason Soccer Camp has been scheduled for August 13-17. The camp is open to both boys and girls and will be holding a morning session from 8-11 a. m. for students in grades 7-12 and an evening session from 6-7:30 p.m. for students in grades 3-6. The session for students in grades 7-12 is a high school preseason skills and conditioning camp and will a goaltender camp. The fee is $100 per camper. The session for grades 3-6 will concentrate on basic skills and fundaments and the fee is $50. Both camps are sponsored by Howland Pump and will be limited to the first 100 paid registrants. The deadline for registration is August 3rd. Lisbon Central Boys Soccer Coach Bill Reed will direct the camp and instruction for grades 7-12 will be provided by
Lisbon Coaches Dickie Marcellus and Scott Richardson, OFA Coach Kelly Geary, Colton –Pierrepont Coach Jim Nee, Potsdam Central Coach and former SUNY Canton Coach Al Benda, Madrid-Waddington Coach Gary Tischler, Canton Coaches Matt Caufield and Greg Kiah, and former Canton Coach Roger Dusharm, who is a member of the New York State Soccer Hall of Fame. Instruction for the goaltender camp will be provided by SLU Assistant Coach Luke Seymour, who is a Canton native who played NCAA Division I level for Canisius College. Instruction for the evening session for 3-6 graders will be provided by members of the Lisbon Central Boys and Girls Soccer coaching staff. For more information on the camp, call Sue Houmiel at 393-4951 x 133.
LISBON CENTRAL PRESEASON SOCCER CAMP
Camper: Grade on 9/2012: Parents Name(s): Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:
Parent Release This is to certify that my son/daughter has permission to participate in any and all camp activities. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation and I do hereby agree to hold harmless the staff of the Lisbon Central Soccer Camp from any and all claims arising out of any injury to my child. Furthermore, this verifies that the camper is up-to-date with his/her immunizations and is able to participate in all camp activities. In the event of an injury my permission is granted for treatment as required at the nearest medical treatment facility.
Registration is limited to the first 100 paid entries for each camp. Questions? 393-4951 x133
NEWSLETTER
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National Honor Society is an organization for students who show qualities of leadership, character, service, and scholarship. These students also excel in academics and being a part of this organization gives them the initiative to keep their grades up. Students must keep their grades at a high level and actively participate in National Honor Society run activities in order to remain a part of the organization. Students in this organization are hardworking and determined and also find time to give back to the community that they live in. The way that students give back to the community is through multiple service projects.
National Honor Society has done multiple service projects already this year. Some of these projects include working the blood drive at Lisbon Central that was held in November and bell ringing in December at the Wal-Mart in Potsdam. National Honor Society students also have helped out with the Lights on the River this year by collecting donations and directing traffic. Lisbon’s National Honor Society is planning another blood drive and a Hop-A-Thon for the springtime. The money raised will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Officers for this year pictured left to right are:
Meghan Furgison, Secretary; Kaitlyn Paquin, Public Relations; Sarah Newtown, President; Tai Alberto, Vice President; and Allison Crowley, Treasurer
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Board Meeting Summary The Lisbon Central School Board of Education met on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Agenda items included:
• Presentations from the LCS Drama Club’s with a preview of ‘Footloose’ and the LCS Cheerleaders performing their competition routine.
• Business: a review of the current budget status, the third reading and approval of the Administration of Medication Policy, and the approval of a plan for unused Contingency Days
• Personnel: approval of Tenure for Jessica Hunter as Elementary Teacher and approval of John McBath as Volunteer Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
• Review and approval of financial documents for February 2012
• Discussion items included: High School class sizes, the formation of a Concussion Management Team, and the formation of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Committee, with their first meeting being held on March 21st
• President and Board Members Communication: Reminder for the Legislative Breakfast at SUNY Canton on March 10th; BOCES Annual Meeting and Dinner on April 5th; and Election of BOCES Board Members/Administrative Budget on April 16th. Also discussed was the policy for the public using the building and the number of home-schooled students in the district.
• Administrator’s Reports included: Buildings and Grounds Report, Athletic Report; March events; current enrollment
The next meeting of the LCS Board of Education will be held Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
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April Events April 2
6:30 p.m., Library Senior Parent Meeting
April 4
7 p.m., Board Room Board of Education Meeting
April 6-13
Spring Recess (There will be no school April 5th if no
Lisbon Central School is excited to offer UPK for the 2012-2013 school year.
Children that turn 4 on or before December 1st are eligible for this program.
Applications are available on the website or by calling the Elementary Office at 393-4951 ext. 133.
INTEGRITY/COURAGE
These students were recognized for demonstrating integrity and courage.
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Abe Morrow Julia Rishe Alex Pruner Makayla Paro Alford Lawton Maria Gonzalez Athos Sattler Mariah Murphy Ava Bouchey Marissa Robinson Benjamin Stasiuk Matthew Kinney Braden Paro Nathan Spooner Calea LeBel Riley Baxter Cynthia Snyder Rowan Rishe Emilee Reynolds Sophia Bonno Hayden McBath Ty Jacobs Ian Smith Vanessa Skipka Jadyn Rolfe William Millemon
New members from Kindergarten and First Grade
REMINDER The FROGS Assembly has changed from April 5th to April 20th at 1:30 p.m.
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March FROGS Members New Members Alyssa Briggs Trent Farrand Camden Hall Robert Lavair Noah Liebstein Benjamin Stasiuk Hayden Vesel Presley Gratto Dylan Johnston Alexander Pruner Mason Ziemba Jillian Allen Kinslee Davison Olivia Lawton Armando Lazaro Hunter Mallette Eliza McLear Aaron Morrow Madison Rayburn Emilee Reynolds Garrison Bender Rori McCarthy Braden Paro Katelyn Adams Jordan Addington-Measheaw Riley Beldock Abigail Evans Joselyn Freeman Benjamin LaRock William Millemon Alexander Denny Delaney O’Brian Trent Williams Jackson LaRock Matthew Robinson Aries Streeter Erica Chambers Olivia McLear Pyperanne Bender Caysie Lampett Deanna Teele
Kathryn Barney Trisha Martin Mr. Doyle Mrs. Kelley Super Kids: 25 pts Addison VanTassel Rylie Flack Isaac LaRock Garrison Bender Lynzie Lawton Landen Richer Star Readers: 50 pts Madison Hyde Trinity Spicer Julia Rishe Guy Moore Katelyn Ashley Jayden Carr Breanna George Hailey Mann Marissa McCabe Abbagail Flack Kristian Perry Stephanie Skeels Marissa Bigelow Carson Smith Trisha Martin Mrs. Houmiel Mrs. LaBarge Star Readers: 75 pts Harry Scott Griffin Wert Marissa Robinson Tyler Gravlin Makayla Hyde Megan Perry Ethan Robinson Alexis Worden Austin Bleau
Abigail Wilhelm James Simmons Brandon Scott Mrs. Smith Star Readers: 100 pts Connor Flack Vanessa Skipka Olivia Liebstein Rowan Rishe Cynthia Snyder Austin Bleau Abigail Wilhelm Abbie Thompson Hailie Addison Star Readers: 150 pts Allison Kiah Isabella Doyle Emma Jameson Elizabeth Brabant Nicholas Taylor Hope Walker Tucker Jordan Mrs. Lajoie Star Readers: 200 pts Amanda Walker Mrs. Rabideau Star Readers: 350 pts Angelina Schembry Paul Braun Star Readers: 400 pts Paul Braun Star Readers: 500 pts Riley Baxter Paul Braun
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Lisbon Central School Birthday Club
Celebrate your child’s birthday in a
special way this year!
With a donation of one of the following amounts your son/daughter will receive a special treat on their birthday.
For $3 your child will receive a special greeting and a balloon.
OR For $5 your child will receive a special greeting, a balloon, and a small goodie.
Cash or Check (made payable to Lisbon Central School)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please complete and return at least one week prior to your child’s birthday
Childs Name: Birthday: Child’s Homeroom Teacher: Greeting to be included:
The Birthday Club is a fundraiser for Miss Leakey’s Class
Date: Friday, April 27th Time: 7:30 P.M.
Place: Lisbon Central School Tickets: Students/Seniors - $6 advance/$8 door
Adults - $8 advance/$10 door Proceeds benefit the Class of 2012
For a video preview, go to www.comedyhypshow.com/vidio.html
Youth Gambling in St. Lawrence County 25.7% of 6th graders surveyed reported that they had gambled in the past year.
• 1/3 of 8th, 10th, and 11th graders surveyed reported that they had gambled in the past year.
• Playing the lottery was the highest rated gambling past time for 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders with betting on sports second.
Youth Gambling and Problem Gambling in New York State
• 48% of 7-12th graders reported they had gambled in the past year
• 10% of adolescents in NYS (about 140,000) have had problems due to their gambling.
• An additional 10% are at risk for problem gambling.
• 28% of those adolescents who experienced problem gambling in the past year may also be in need of chemical dependence treatment.
• In 2010, state sponsored gambling generated approximately $3.2 billion in revenues for NYS
Parent Attitude toward Gambling
Children and adolescents are more likely to gamble if they witness adults gambling, and especially if the adults show interest and excitement about gambling. On the other hand, children are put in a better position to judge the potential dangers of gambling if they are taught that gambling is an occasional activity meant for entertainment only, not as a way to make money, and that there are certain risks and negative consequences associated with engaging in gambling activities. How do I deal with friends or family who offer lottery tickets to children? It is important not to offer lottery tickets to children and adolescents. Only individuals of legal age are allowed to buy these products. The law restricts minors' access to lotteries because of concern that lottery games act as a gateway to more problematic forms of gambling (e.g., sports betting, VLT games). Adolescents and adults with gambling
problems frequently report being first introduced to gambling through lottery tickets, often bought by family members. Furthermore, lotteries can give children and adolescents a level of excitement similar to that which problem gamblers seek. Discourage friends and family members from giving tickets to underage children. Make them aware that this is not an appropriate activity or present. Things to look for if you are concerned about your teen gambling
• Does your teen often talk about
gambling, or gambling products, or has begun using specialized gambling lingo like "bookies," "chips," and "point spread"?
• Do you find your teen is interested in gambling-related conversations and TV shows?
• Have you noticed changes in your teen's behavior or attitude (e.g. mood swings)?
• Has your teen been experiencing difficulties in school (e.g. loss of interest, grades dropping, and poor work performance)?
• Has he or she had unexplained absences from school?
• Do you suspect your teen has been lying to you about his or her activities?
• Has your teen been asking for more money for lunch and transportation or other personal expenses?
• Is your teen displaying large amounts of money or other material possessions which cannot be accounted for by his or her regular income?
• Have you noticed money or valuable objects missing from your house?
• Is your teen experiencing problems with other family members, or with their friends?
• Is your teen familiar with Internet gambling web sites?
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NEWSLETTER
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Myths and Reality of Gambling Myth: Teenagers can't develop gambling problems. Fact: Approximately 10% of high school students have a gambling problem, and another 10% are considered at risk for gambling problems. Myth: Lottery tickets are not a major concern with respect to problem gambling. Fact: Lottery products are, by law, restricted to adults because it has been recognized that they may be a gateway to more problematic forms of gambling. Myth: Teens experiencing gambling problems most often come from underprivileged and unsupervised families. Fact: Problem gamblers come from all different backgrounds, cultures, and families. Myth: Drug or alcohol addictions are more severe than gambling addictions. Fact: Gambling addictions are as severe and problematic as substance addictions, and the consequences can be just as devastating for teenagers and their family members.
Myth: Playing card games without money with your children might cause later gambling problems. Fact: Playing card games with children can teach them that this activity is fun without wagering money. However, it is important to discourage playing for money until they have the maturity and cognitive capacity to understand how to set and maintain both time and money limits. Myth: Most gamblers are introduced to gambling by their friends. Fact: Most gamblers are introduced to gambling by a parent or an adult close to them, often as young as 10 or 11 years of age. Myth: Kids playing poker in the home are not at risk of developing gambling problems. Fact: For the vast majority of teens, playing poker will not lead to problem gambling. But for a select few, this activity could very well trigger a gambling problem. Monitor your child's behavior and discourage them from playing for money.
- Thank you for the support and kind words you have given the cast and crew of this production. We greatly appreciate all of it!
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Zumbathon 2012 Benefitting the Jules of Life Foundation
Join us for 4 hours of Zumba with Jill, Emily and friends. There will be t-shirts for sale, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. Refreshments will also be available. There will be Zumba classes going non-stop as well as a FREE Zumbatomic demonstration at 3:00 open to any children ages 4-12. All proceeds will go to the Jules of Life Foundation to assist
families affected by pediatric cancer.
When: Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Lisbon Central School Gymnasium
Admission: $10 per adult; children take part in
Zumbatomic for FREE!
Zumba Spring Specials Spring Fever- Help us spread the word! Bring a friend and get a free class card! Feeling Punchy? Get a new water bottle with the purchase of a ten class punch card Halfway There! Fill up half of your punch card (5 punches) and get a free gift! Fill the whole thing by June 20th, and get a free class!!
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GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS
Upcoming Guidance Information Meetings for 8th & 11th Grade Students & Parents On Wednesday, April 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the board room, we will be hosting an informational meeting for 8th graders and parents to learn about the transition to high school, graduation requirements and programs offered at Lisbon Central School. On Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the board room, we will meet with juniors and their parents to present information on the college search and application process, financial aid process, senior course offerings, and more. Please join us with your questions!
FREE $$$$$$$ We still have a number of scholarships coming into the Guidance Office. Students are reminded to check their scholarship mailboxes in the Guidance Office frequently!
Scheduling for 2012-13 Students in grades 8-11 have recently begun the process of selecting potential courses for next year’s schedules. Mrs. Putman
has spoken with students in each grade level to review graduation requirements and consider opportunities for the upcoming year. Many students have already stopped in for further information, and all students and parents are welcome and encouraged to stop in with questions or to make changes to their requests where possible. As usual, schedules will be given to students during late August and changes are possible through the first two weeks of school in September. Supplies lists for grades 5-8 and grades 9-12 will be mailed with schedules in the summer and will be available for review at most local stores.
There are both college and high school course offerings available through distance learning next year. Registration forms
(available in the Guidance Office) are required by June 1st for any student planning to take a college course. The cost of college courses for the 2012-13 school year is expected to remain stable at $567.80 for a 3-credit college course; a letter will be mailed to parents of all juniors with more specifics. Possible college courses include: Approaches to Literature; Expository Writing; Introduction to Government & Politics; Macroeconomics; Introductory Psychology; Introduction to Sociology; Introduction to Criminal Justice; and Criminal Law. High school offerings, which are always free of charge, may include: AP Calculus, AP European or US History, Accounting, various business/ multimedia/ desktop publishing courses, and SAT Prep (Feb.-May, after school from 3-4 p.m., on Tues./Thurs.).
SATs, ACTs, and all that jazz… Most four-year colleges require the results of the SAT or ACT standardized tests for admission decisions. The tests are sometimes required to compete for particular scholarships as well. The tests are generally taken by juniors in the spring of the junior year or seniors in the fall of the senior year. Both tests can be taken multiple times if a student wishes and are given several times per year at OFA or Canton HS on Saturdays. Students must register several weeks in advance. The SAT will be offered twice more this spring on May 5 and June 2, but the registration is must be postmarked over a full month before that! The SAT includes critical reading, math, and writing, and the cost of the SAT is now $49.00. Sample tests and questions are available at the website at: www.collegeboard.com
The ACT also offers an optional writing test, but students may still choose to take the traditional ACT with reading, English, math, and science sections, or can take the four sections plus writing. The ACT will be offered on June 9, but registrations must be postmarked by May 4! The ACT assessment costs $34.00 this year, and the ACT assessment plus writing costs $49.50. If you need further information about the ACT, please refer to the website: www.act.org
There are fee waivers available to cover the test cost if a student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches. For more information about this opportunity, see Mrs. Putman.
LISBON CENTRAL SCHOOL 6866 COUNTY ROUTE 10 LISBON, NEW YORK 13658
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Tax Collector x187
Nurse’s Office x151
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Or visit us on the web at: www.lisboncs.schoolwires.com
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Marc Montroy President
Blake Gendebien Vice President
Tammy
Amo Megan
Bowdish Chera
Davison Larry Doyle
Scott Walker
ADMINISTRATION
Erin E. Woods, Superintendent of School/Elementary Principal
Eric Burke, Secondary/Middle School Principal Wendy White, Business Manager
Staci Vaughn, CSE/CPSE Chairperson/School Psychologist The Board of Education will meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room, unless otherwise posted.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Monday, April 16, 2012 – Vote for BOCES Board Member &
Administrative Budget Thursday, May 3, 2012 – Budget Hearing and Board Meeting
Thursday, May 24, 2012 (optional) Thursday, June 14, 2012
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