P.O. Box 147 | 54 Main Street | Harpursville, NY 13787 HORNETS’ NEWS Harpursville Central School District HIGH ACHIEVEMENT • HIGH EXPECTATIONS www.hcs.stier.org May 2016 How to reach us ................... p. 2 Directory ............................. p. 3 Science show a hit ............... p. 3 Class rings arrive ................. p. 3 Student honors ............... p. 4-5 Performance inspires .......... p. 6 Super Stars named .............. p. 8 Rummage/bake sale ........... p. 9 Senior excels in shop ........... p. 9 Watch for these dates........ p. 10 Menu ................................ p. 11 Exam schedule .................. p. 12 What’s inside See our full ad on page 3 STEM club members introduced to nanotechnology In April, the STEM club traveled to Albany to participate in the NanoCareer Day presented by SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. More than 300 middle and high school students from throughout the region and New York received a firsthand look at the exciting world of nanotechnology, while also participating in discussions on the numerous career opportunities it offers. The students visited a clean room and took part in activities showcasing the technology. Pictured (l-r) - Trevor Hanson, Greg Akulis, Matt Johnson, Jake Horoszewski, Jason Terkowski, Amber Birt, Andrew Rucky, Emily Russell, Annamarie Goosley, Tiena Avery, Lexie Cutomore, Lily-Anne Mauzy, Kaitlyn Doud, Sarah Peterson, Steffan Hanson, Noah Dann, Noah Fletcher, Tara Merrell, Zach Waterman, Jacob Peterson, Kerynn Stonier, Alexis Silfee, Kailee Tyler. Olmsted takes part in Kids’ Yoga Day Some students at W.A. Olmsted Elementary School celebrated the first annual international Kids’ Yoga Day (KYD) on April 8. The special day was founded by Teresa Powers, a well-known kids yoga expert who has been practicing yoga for 30 years. She is the author of the best selling and award winning children’s book “The ABC’s of Yoga for Kids.” The mission of the K YD is to show the world how just five minutes of yoga a day can go a long way to boost the mental and physical health and wellness of kids. I learned about KY Day from a colleague and signed up to be an ambassador to receive free kids yoga supplies. Research See “Yoga,” page 10 by Julie Dietrich, physical education teacher Help us give the giſt of reading to Harpursville families ~ one book at a time
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P.O. Box 147 | 54 Main Street | Harpursville, NY 13787
hornets’ newsHarpursville Central School District
HigH AcHievement • HigH expectAtions
w w w . h c s . s t i e r . o r gMay 2016
How to reach us ...................p. 2 Directory .............................p. 3 Science show a hit ...............p. 3 Class rings arrive .................p. 3 Student honors ............... p. 4-5 Performance inspires ..........p. 6 Super Stars named ..............p. 8 Rummage/bake sale ...........p. 9 Senior excels in shop ...........p. 9 Watch for these dates ........p. 10 Menu ................................p. 11 Exam schedule ..................p. 12
What’s inside
See our full ad on page 3
STEM club members introduced to nanotechnologyIn April, the STEM club traveled to Albany to participate in the NanoCareer Day presented by SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
More than 300 middle and high school students from throughout the region and
New York received a firsthand look at the exciting world of nanotechnology, while also participating in discussions on the numerous career opportunities it offers. The students visited a clean room and took part in activities showcasing the technology.
Pictured (l-r) - Trevor Hanson, Greg Akulis, Matt Johnson, Jake Horoszewski, Jason Terkowski, Amber Birt, Andrew Rucky, Emily Russell, Annamarie Goosley, Tiena Avery, Lexie Cutomore, Lily-Anne Mauzy, Kaitlyn Doud, Sarah Peterson, Steffan Hanson, Noah Dann, Noah Fletcher, Tara Merrell, Zach Waterman, Jacob Peterson, Kerynn Stonier, Alexis Silfee, Kailee Tyler.
Olmsted takes part in Kids’ Yoga DaySome students at W.A. Olmsted Elementary School celebrated the first annual international Kids’ Yoga Day (KYD) on April 8. The special day was founded by Teresa Powers, a well-known kids yoga expert who has been practicing yoga for 30 years. She is the author of the best selling and award winning children’s book “The ABC’s of Yoga for Kids.” The mission of the K YD is to show the world how just five minutes of yoga a day can go a long way to boost the mental and physical health and wellness of kids.
I learned about KY Day from a colleague and signed up to be an ambassador to receive free kids yoga supplies. Research
See “Yoga,” page 10
by Julie Dietrich, physical education teacher
Help us give the gift of reading to
Harpursville families ~
one book at a time
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Harpursville Central School District directoryDistrict Office ............................. 693-8112 Board of Education Michael Rullo, Superintendent Darlene Noyes, Admin. Asst./District Clerk Business Office ........................... 693-8120 Joseph McLaughlin, School District Administrator Cheryl Hamilton, Payroll W.A. Olmsted Elementary ......... 693-8115 Pamela Horton, Principal Allison Chantry, Admin. Asst.
Jr./Sr. Highschool ....................... 693-8105 Kristine Conrow, Principal Tabaitha Rhodes, Admin. Asst. Guidance Office .......................... 693-8108 Cynthia Sodeur, Coordinator of Guidance Jill Andrews, Secretary/Attendance Clerk Charla Starliper, Counselor Karen Slesinsky, Counselor Special Education ...................... 693-8104 Amy Lucenti, Special Education Chairperson Audrey Warner, Admin. Asst.
Health Office .............................. 693-8118 Donna West, School Nurse Practitioner Elementary ............................................. 693-8119 Food Services ............................. 693-8126 Norene Tasber, Director of Food Services Transportation ........................... 693-8100 Joshua Quick, Director of Operations Sandy Schnurbusch, Admin. Assist. Buildings & Grounds ...............693-8121 David Johnson, Director of Facilities Athletic Director ........................ 693-8101 Dave Groover
District communication guidelinesFrequently, parents and other community members request help in knowing the best way to communicate with the school. The chart below will serve as a helpful resource. By contacting the following people in the prescribed order, you can be assured that your questions will be answered.
For questions about 1st contact 2nd contact 3rd contact 4th contactAcademics Teacher Guidance Counselor Building Principal Superintendent
Athletics Coach Athletic Director Jr./Sr. Principal Superintendent
Behavior Teacher Assistant Building Principal Building Principal Superintendent
BOE policies District Clerk Superintendent Board of Education
Budget School District Administrator Superintendent
Building use Administrative Assistant Building Principal Superintendent
Cafeteria Director of Food Services School District Administrator Superintendent
Classroom procedures Teacher Assistant Building Principal Building Principal Superintendent
Bus behavior Bus Driver Director of Operations Superintendent
Co-curricular Advisor Building Principal Superintendent
Facilities Director of Facilities School District Administrator Superintendent
Health office Building Nursing Office School Nurse Practitioner Grade Level Principal Superintendent
Scheduling Guidance Office Jr./Sr. Principal Superintendent
Special education Teacher Grade Level Principal CSE/CPSE Chairperson Superintendent
Transportation Director of Operations School District Administrator Superintendent
Students excited as class rings arrive On March 28, Robert Manganello of Herff Jones paid a visit to deliver rings to students in our Class of 2018. The students celebrated their new jewelry with pizza, chips, drinks and a long sleeve shirt compliments of Herff Jones. Pictured are the students who special ordered their Class of 2018 rings. - submitted by Nicole Cole, class advisor
Gem, mineral and fossil show a hitIn April, the earth science class attended the 46th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show in Johnson City.
The event is organized by the NY Southern Tier Geology Club and includes opportunities for students to see museum-quality specimens, fossils, crafts, and jewelry carved from minerals.
This year’s show was packed with students, teachers and mineral and fossil enthusiasts.
Students took part in a scavenger hunt and were able to purchase items that will help them remember the experience for years to come.
Pictured: Cassie Knickerbocker and Justyce Closs
PLEASE HELP! The Bright Red Bookshelf program at W.A. Olmsted
Elementary is in need of new or gently used children’s books. Please think of us when you are
doing your spring cleaning.
Help us give the gift of reading to
Harpursville families ~ one book at a time
Small book donations can be sent in with students. Large boxes
of books can be brought to the W.A. Olmsted main office.
(Please label as Bright Red Bookshelf, or BRB.)
Thank you for your support!
Pictured (l-r) – Back: Saige Collins, Emily Russell, Chuck Huizinga, Stephen Sceranka, Bradley Wilson, Takota Dunlap, and Andrew Rucky. Front: Casey Griswold, Mallory Tarsia and Morgan Linkroum
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Jr. Sr. High School Student of the month March 2016
Student Name Subject Daniel Jenson.............................Acrylic Painting Samantha Lawler ......................French 1A Mariah Loveless ......................... Jr. High PE Emily Hunt...................................Sr. High PE Taylor Rutherford ......................ELA 7 Paige Smith .................................ELA AIS 7 Taylor Hanson ............................ELA 11 Noah Dann ..................................Honors ELA 11 Cassie Knickerbocker ..............Career & Financial Mgmt Shane Hoover ............................Computer Applications Courtney Waterman ................Keyboarding Ben Copeland ............................Microeconomics Ben Copeland ............................MS Office Georgia Baker ............................Personal Finance Victoria Whidden ......................Music 7 Brianna Hendrickson ...............Music 8 Brennan Mann ........................... Jr. Chorus Morgan Fleming .......................Sr. Chorus Dominique Cipolla ...................Piano Sean Snyder ................................Global Studies 10 Derryk Bradtke ........................... Jr. Band Ritajane Silfee ............................Sr. Band Payton Villecco ..........................Life Science Sara Williams ..............................Living Environment Hailie Cole ...................................Social Studies 8 Emily Hunt...................................English 12 Miranda Messinger ..................Public Speaking Emily Hunt...................................College Algebra & Trig Matt Scott ....................................Foundations of Algebra 2 Emily Russell ...............................Algebra 2 Elizabeth Knapp ........................Foundations of College Math James Grausgruber ..................Algebra 1 Judy Benjamin ...........................Algebra 1A Nate June.....................................Algebra 1B Collin Gillette..............................Algebra - Tech Academy Shyanne Stilson .........................Math 7
Student Name Subject Jamie McWherter .....................Honors Math 7 Sara Boyer and Taylor Rutherford ......................Art 7 Melissa Locke .............................Art 8 Kerynn Stonier ...........................Sculpture Savannah Pasquale ..................Ceramics Matt Scott ....................................Chemistry Robbie Ayers ..............................Global Studies 9 Shelby Elliott ..............................Academic Support Jamie McWherter .....................Social Studies 7 Kevin McMillion ........................Economics 12 Chris Dattoria .............................Geometry Ben Copeland ............................College Calculus 2 Noah Dann ..................................College Precalculus Maryjane Kappauf ....................French IB Jason Terkowski.........................French II Ashlee Howell ............................French III Dan Villano ..................................Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Elizabeth Paugh ........................Home and Career Skills 8 Aidan Ellsworth .........................Home and Career Skills 7 Joe Whidden ..............................US History & Government Lexi Cutmore ..............................College US History & Govt Anastasia Regalbuto ................College Sociology Riley Livermore .......................... Jr. High PE Dale Youngs ................................Sr. High PE Rocco Arduini .............................Technology 7 Megan Sculley ...........................Technology 8 Courtney Phillips ......................Driver Education Sarah Peterson ...........................Earth Science Maryjane Kappauf ....................English 9 Georgia Baker ............................Approaches to Literature Alec Peterson .............................College Physics Dennis Wilson ............................Regents Physics Alex Pritchard .............................Foundations of Geometry Riley Craig ...................................Math 8 Karina Seeley ..............................Algebra 8
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Honor Roll Third Quarter 4/8/2016
Grade 7 Christian Barriger
Cross Brown Brionna Devaul Abbey Dudek Justin Fleming
Kevin Killmeier Jr. Tara Liddle
Dalton Sheldon Isaiah Szalkiewicz
Grade 8 Stefanie Allen
Kyle Avery Andre Birt
Derryk Bradtke Kristin Cogshall Aylisia Dunaway
Dominique Faiella Brianna Hendrickson
Connor Hoyt Mariah Loveless
Cole Marade Aiden Nannery
Grade 9 Collin Gillette
James Grausgruber Vanessa Groover
Shane Hoover Tori Johnson
Zzakary Rolston Cameron Washburn
Grade 10 Gregory Akulis
Dakota Andersen Michael Bennett Allen Brozonis Jr.
Saige Collins Morgan Crocker Charles Huizinga
Cassie Knickerbocker Morgan Linkroum
Talon Rezucha Andrew Rucky
Sean Snyder Damien Swan Marisa Turck
Grade 11 Garrett Blakeslee
Natalie Brown Devin Butler Justyce Closs
Samantha Cower Brynn Crocker
Haley Davis Joshua Groover
Jacob Horoszewski Josiah Niles
Garrison Paugh Devon Ritter
Matthew Scott Daniel Villano
Joseph Whidden Dale Youngs
Grade 12 Rayann Baker
Emma Beavers Jason Borovicka John Borovicka II
Grade 12 Ryan Dailey Emily Hunt
Roger Kise Jr. Elizabeth Knapp Tyler LaVergne Noah Masse`
Miranda Messinger Ryan Mies
Abigail Miller Alexander Pritchard Anastasia Regalbuto
Crystal Riegel Ethan Riegel
Cassandra Rincavage Samantah Robertson
Ashley Rucky Carter Wiggins Dennis Wilson Derick Wilson
Principal’s List Third Quarter 4/8/2016 Grade 7
Rocco Arduini Alyas Austin
Dakota Baxter Sara Boyer
Majesti Brown Sara Brown
Idaeah Campbell Wyatt Ellsworth
Grace Floyd Jamie Gilmore
Danielle Grausgruber Alexander Hoyt
Allison Kelley Ashlyn Link
Audrey Locke Jamie McWherter Jr.
Saleen Medovich Kyler Meisner
Taylor Rutherford Colton Sakowsky
Paige Smith Shyanne Stilson Cameron Stone Payton Villecco
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Stage performance of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ offers thought-provoking messages still relevant today By Caroline Thomas, English teacher
In Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Atticus Finch tells his daughter, Scout, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (3.85-87)
Atticus’ calm manner and sage advice is still relevant today. On March 17, approximately 65 students from the Harpursville ninth grade went to the Syracuse Stage to see a live production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” directed by Timothy Bond. Students studied the novel in the 8th grade curriculum and enjoyed seeing it brought to life. Hunter Sakowsky stated, “it shows our inner humanity in protecting people who can’t protect themselves. For example, when Atticus protects Tom Robinson from the mob trying to lynch him. Another example is when Boo Radley protects Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell.”
Great literature often makes us reflect upon our own
world, and Sarah Peterson wrote, “this story really shows the struggles in everyday life between different races. Even today there is controversy about racism and unequal opportunities.”
Chris Dattoria commented, “[The play] also helped me to think of what I would do in situations like the ones the characters [faced].”
Alayna Dudek wrote about the connection to our world today, noting, “There is a lot of racism in our generation. I think that [the play] brought people together and I think that it will have people who did judge people for their skin color… change their way of thinking and that they will do the right thing.”
This is just what the Syracuse Stage attempts to do with the productions they choose. The theater’s vision statement is to “illuminate the many truths of our common humanity through the transformative power of live theatre.” Indeed, the theater’s production struck such
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Stage performance of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ offers thought-provoking messages still relevant today By Caroline Thomas, English teacher
a chord with many students. Alexus Roys stated, “The story had a very powerful message. The message was that everyone should have equal rights in the court of law and in everyday life.” Morgan Fleming wrote, “they were clearly getting their point across on how we judge people before we actually meet them. Some [people] judge based on color and others judge based on rumors and stories.”
Set in 1936 and published in 1960, “To Kill a Mockingbird” continues to speak to our students. Many also commented on other aspects of the field trip and production. Some noticed differences between the book and the play’s narrator. Maryjane Kappauf mentioned, “I also enjoyed how there was a narrator who was an older version of Scout to help us understand what is going on.” This was a technique to assist in moving the plot along faster for the stage production. Kailee Tyler said, “I really enjoyed how the actors connected with the audience,” and Maddy Nealy wrote, “it clarified many parts of the book for me.”
The students also enjoyed a more relaxed time together outside of the normal school schedule. Anthony Cole shared, “what I liked about the play was that it was something I never did before, and I got to do it with my friends.” Many students enjoyed the surprises that come with live theatre, too. Brandon Hoover wrote, “my favorite part was when [Atticus] shot the blank out of the sheriff’s rifle and everyone jumped.”
The sound effects, lighting and music all enriched the live experience. The play ran from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and students enjoyed packed lunches on the bus ride home. We are thankful for Kathy Harasta’s assistance at BOCES in listing the Syracuse Stage as a performing arts center for the Arts-In-Education program. This enabled the field trip to be eligible for BOCES aid. There is no doubt the trip met the Arts-In-Education criteria “to enhance the regular curriculum and to integrate the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.” It definitely was an experience that the Class of 2019 will carry with them for a while.
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After-school program announced its March ‘Super-Stars’The after-school enrichment program (ASEP) recently announced its Super-Stars for the month of March. These students followed the “Rock the ‘Ville” expectations at all times, which include:
R= Respect
O= Own your actions
C= Come prepared
K= Keep it positive
Pictured (l-r) – Front: Coal Hine and Chance Davis Back: Amber Warren, Allena Rowe, Dean Woloszyn, Casey Lusk, Kaitlyn Jones Logan Nichols. Cayden Brown
T-shirt decorating activity provides wash-n-wear creative outlet Students in Donna Kenyon’s and Amy Rigo’s 4th grade classes recently enjoyed a T-shirt decorating activity. The kids all loved it and got to wear their shirt creations to school one recent Monday.
Alexandra Abbott Kandyce Sophie Kayla Krise
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Senior works to complete internship with local firm Congratulations to senior Allyn Rhodes, a Broome-Tioga BOCES Auto Body student who is near completion of an auto body apprenticeship.
Allyn is acquiring skills in the auto body and automotive trade in accordance with agreements between Matthews Auto Group and BOCES. He has been working to complete his auto body repair certification plus his final high school credits simultaneously. He is scheduled to receive his Auto Body and Auto Technology I certification on June 9 and his Regents diploma on June 25. Allyn has maintained honors status during both years at BOCES. He will begin working full time with Matthews Auto Group on June 14.
Congratulations to Allyn!
News from Eastern Broome Senior Center
Honoring loving relationships The senior center is hosting an event to honor people who have been married or together for a long time. We encourage them to attend and share some of their secrets for this milestone. Families and friends are also encouraged to attend.
When: 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9
Where: 27 Golden Lane, Harpursville
Why: To acknowledge that people are living longer and, therefore, remaining married/together longer in loving relationships.
Coffee and deserts to be served. Program will include music and guest speaker.
Donations gladly accepted until Wednesday, June 1.
Refreshments will be available.
Contact: 693-2069
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Jr. Sr. High School important dates May 6-7 Yorkers SHIP Convention in Corning 10 Senior trip parent meeting 5 p.m. auditorium 11 Senior cap and gown photo 11:20 a.m. 11 District newsletter deadline 14 PROM 17-20 LOTE speaking exams (Mrs. Ramsden’s students) 20 8th grade trip to Albany 18-19 Tech Wars at Erie CC 23-26 LOTE speaking exams (Miss Bedford’s students) 27-30 SCHOOL CLOSED 31 Honor Society program - by invitation (includes all Honor Society programs: Jr., Sr. academic, French and Art)
June 1 Common Core Algebra II exam 1 Colesville Rotary (high school) Awards -by invitation 1 High School Awards – invitations will be mailed mid-May 3 Senior etiquette luncheon 6 NYS Science 8 written exam 6-8 Senior trip 10 Moving Up Day 13 Jr. High Awards – invitations will be mailed late May 14-23 Regents exams 20 Scholastic dinner (Valedictorian/Salutatorian) 23 Mandatory graduation practice 5 p.m. 23 Baccalaureate 7 p.m. 25 Graduation 10 a.m.
suggests that yoga may help students relieve stress, calm anxiety and improve mood. Yoga can also improve physical health by increasing flexibility, strength, balance and fitness. You can read more about the benefits of yoga for kids in this article: www.health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/20160315/makingyogakidfriendly.
My prekindergarten through second-grade students enjoyed following along with Teresa’s fjive-minute yoga video posted on YouTube. They were thrilled to know that they were celebrating K YD with 19 countries, 45 states and at least 23,000 people who had also signed up for the event. I plan to participate
again next year and hope to get more students involved.
If you want more information on the event, visit the KYD website: www.kidsyogaday.com.
Sandwich choices: M: Ham & Cheese T: Turkey & Cheese
W: Salad of the Week (No Yogurt on Wed.) Th: Turkey & Cheese F: Tuna
PB & Jelly Offered Daily
Yogurt Meal Now served M,T,TH,F (NOT Wednesdays!)
Assorted fruit offered daily
All meals served with 1% or less milk
Cereal is available daily for breakfast
Menu Subject to change
Lunch prices: K-5 - $2 / 6-12 - $2.25
Breakfast all schools - $1.30 Cereal & fruit offered daily
May Menu
Memorial Day
weekend
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Examination schedule - June 2016 Students must verify with their schools the exact times that they are to report for their state examinations.
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