Massena Central School Board of Education Update

March 2, 2018

School Safety Commanding Legislative Attention

The following is information from NYSCOSS Deputy Director Bob Lowry about recent

deliberations among our state legislators to enhance school safety. Our District Safety

Committee met this week as did the regional superintendents to address opportunities for

collaborating to improve school safety. Alan Oliver and I also met with Chief Love and Officer

Olsen to discuss the potential reinstatement of the school resource officer program.

In the aftermath of the tragedy at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, possible

actions to improve school security are again commanding the attention of state lawmakers.

These are some of the proposals:

The State Sheriffs Association is calling for state funding to place at least one armed school

resource officer at every school building in the state.

Proposals are again circulating to increase the $30,000 limit on earnings for retired police

officers collecting a public pension and working as school resource officers.

Assembly Republicans are calling on the Governor to appoint an "Emergency School Safety

Commission" to establish uniform standards for safety practices.

Senator Patty Ritchie (R-Oswego, Jefferson, St. Lawrence Counties) has proposed providing all

teachers and staff members who "have significant, daily student contact" with wearable, personal

safety alarms so they can instantly alert administrators and call for help in the event of an

emergency. Senator Ritchie also supports state funding for SROs.

Governor Cuomo's budget released in January would extend for an additional year the 10

percentage point additional reimbursement through Building Aid for school security

improvements.

A few legislators have spoken of the need to improve the availability of child mental health

services.

Finally, State Senate Democrats sought to have the full Senate vote on a series of gun control

measures. Republicans blocked the move on procedural grounds. Senate Majority Leader John

Flanagan said in a statement, "Our Senate Republican Majority is hard at work on a

comprehensive school safety plan that will ensure the state provides the support necessary to

strengthen school security and keep students safe. We have had productive internal discussions

this week on the concepts of a full legislative package, and expect to act as early as next week."

We welcome your thoughts on legislative proposals and other actions the Council should support

to improve safety in our schools.

Smarter Lunchrooms

The Massena Central School District has partnered two Elementary Schools, Jefferson and

Madison, with Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County’s Eat Smart NY program

to initiate the Smarter Lunchroom Movement. The mission of the Smarter Lunchroom

Movement is to improve cafeterias through simple no-low cost research based strategies by the

Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs and partners. The

strategies are targeted to increase participation, improve consumption of healthy food, and

reduce food waste.

The Smarter Lunchrooms Movement is dedicated to providing schools with the knowledge,

motivation, and resources needed to build a lunchroom environment that makes healthy food

choices the easy choice. The Movement brings evidence from the fields of economics,

marketing, and psychology into the school cafeteria. Smarter Lunchrooms strategies are free or

low-cost solutions that nudge students to voluntarily select the healthiest food in the

lunchroom. Smarter Lunchrooms can see less waste, higher participation, more satisfied

students, and increased consumption of important nutrient-rich foods.

Partners at Cornell Cooperative Extension have worked with Community Schools Coordinator

Kristin Colarusso-Martin and Cafeteria Manager Peter Bertrand to evaluate and discuss simple

changes that can be implemented at the two elementary school cafeterias. Cornell Cooperative

Extension’s Eat Smart NY program will be contributing funds of $100 value to posters, signage,

and displays to make positive adjustments to help students voluntarily select healthier food.

Massena Educators at Center of Poverty Initiative

Recently, several of our educators traveled to St. Lawrence University to participate in the

Poverty Initiative sponsored by the Institute for Learning Centered Education. The purpose of the

project is to provide teaching strategies to help support students who come from economically

disadvantaged homes.

Here is a North Country Public radio story about the event.

Albany Update

The following is information from NYSCOSS Deputy Director Bob Lowry in regard to the latest

developments from our state government in Albany.

Council Analysis of Governor Cuomo's 2018-19 Proposed Budget for Education and Lobby Day

Memos

Earlier this week all members of the State Legislature received our comprehensive summary and

analysis of Governor Cuomo's proposed state budget for education. You can read our report here.

Copies will be distributed to all attendees at our Winter Institute next week.

We have also finalized memoranda in support and opposition on budget-related issues.

Below is the list of issues covered, they can be found here — more may be added.

SUPPORT: Significant Increase in State Aid is Needed

OPPOSE: Capping Expense-Based Aids

OPPOSE: Shifting Special Education Costs to School Districts

Curtail Rapid Growth of State Aid Supporting Charter Schools

OPPOSE: Capping Taxes on State Land

SUPPORT: August Instructional Days

SUPPORT: School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras

OPPOSE: Reject Duplicative Division of Human Rights Oversight

SUPPORT: Prior Year Claims Reimbursement

SUPPORT: District Superintendent Salary Cap Equity

OPPOSE: Reject Private School Voucher Scheme

Public Schools Need A Reserve for Teacher Pension Obligations

Governor, Legislature agree, state revenues $675-750 million higher than Executive Budget

estimates

Yesterday, the Cuomo Administration and Legislative leaders agreed on a consensus revenue

and economic forecast which projects that the state will take in $675 to $750 million more in

revenue over two years than was estimated in the Governor's Executive Budget.

Additional revenue above the Executive Budget is one of the primary sources the Legislature

uses to pay for changes it wishes to make to the Governor’s proposed budget, either additional

spending or reductions in taxes.

As was the case a year ago, the agreed upon consensus revenue figure is well below Assembly

and Senate estimates.

The Senate projected state revenues over the 2017-18 and 2018-19 state fiscal years will total

$1.471 billion more than the Governor, the Assembly projected $2.156 billion more.

The consensus report goes on to add,

The parties also agreed that March receipts should be carefully monitored. There was general

consensus on factors affecting current and out-year receipts - strong bonus growth in the current

quarter, a shift in personal income tax payments from FY 2019 into FY 2018, and accelerating

personal income and corporate profits growth in calendar year 2018. Risk factors that could

affect actual results during the next 13 months include:

the degree, timing and length of the stimulus resulting from the Federal Tax Cuts and

Jobs Act;

the growth in financial sector bonus payments in the first quarter of calendar year 2019,

given the strong to-date growth in the current quarter;

the level of personal income tax estimated payments that will recur in tax year 2018,

given the estimated shift from tax year 2018 into tax year 2017; and

the extent and timing of Federal Reserve interest rate increases, and their impact on New

York's finance, housing, and business sectors; and by extension, personal income, sales

tax, and corporate franchise tax receipts.

The report is generally upbeat in near-term predictions for the state and national economies, but

does stress uncertainties growing from rising interest rates, threats to the current "synchronous

global growth" (i.e., widespread and simultaneous economic growth for the first time since the

Great Recession) from protectionism and world events, and how the economy responds to the

federal tax legislation enacted in December.

Private School Vouchers Make a Return

After President Trump signed the tax overhaul at the end of 2018, we initially believed the

federal government had imposed a private school voucher system in New York. As part of the

tax cut law, the federal government authorized investments in 529 college savings plan to grow

federal tax free. New York is one of a number of states that provide a tax deduction to taxpayers

making 529 contributions and New York’s 529 college savings plan statute closely follows the

Federal statute.

However, the State Tax Department has determined that, given current New York laws, this

provision of the federal tax legislation would not automatically establish the ability to use 529

plans for elementary and secondary education costs for private schools.

Two Republican Senators from New York City have now sought to circumvent that

determination. Senator Golden (Brooklyn) and Senator Lanza (Staten Island) have both

introduced separate bills that would authorize 529 plan contributions to be utilized for K-12

private school tuition.

An actual cost to the state is difficult to estimate, but if taxpayers are maximizing the benefit of

these accounts for private school tuition, the annual cost may approach $200 million. These bills

could also increase the number of students attending private schools.

We expect this proposal to be included in the Senate one-house budget bill and we are hoping

you will help us oppose it. Here is our memo in opposition.

High School

News & Notes

Close Up Washington DC

Each year Native American students from schools in the eastern part of the US are selected to

attend the Close Up Conference in Washington, DC. This year Mallory Sunday, Alexis Terrance

Blayke Gibson and Tahanwentsiawakon Pyke represented Akwesasne. Anna Thompson, from

JOM, accompanied the students on this trip. During the weeklong conference, the students

focused on social issues affecting their Territory. The students created the poster below, which

outlines the mental health issues facing the youth of Akwesasne. Just below the poster is a

picture of Alexis Terrence who was selected out of approximately 1,500 students take part in

laying a wreath at the Grave of The Unknown Soldier.

“The week that I (Mallory Sunday) spent with the USET CloseUp program was empowering and

educational, and I encourage others to attend in the future. I was able to meet other Native

Americans from different areas and learn more about the issues they have faced or are currently

facing. We were also to experience how Native Americans have or have had influence on the

American government. I attended the trip along with Alexis Terrance, Blayke Gibson, Moon

Pike, Mirabelle Lazore, and Jacelyn Lazore. Mirabella and Jacelyn are sisters from Akwesasne

who go to IMG Academy in Florida for lacrosse. They were able to meet with us in Washington,

DC and help represent who we are and where we come from. Again, I highly encourage Native

youth to attend this trip even if they don’t have an interest in the government. Personally, I was

only slightly interested in political science, but after going to Washington and experiencing the

way our government works, I am much more inclined to advocate for Native Americans,

especially future generations.

The King and I

The 2018 MCS Musical Production, The King and I,

will be presented March 23 and 24. Tickets are on sale

at $11.00. Visit mchsmusical.com to purchase online.

Korean War Presentation

Herb and Phyllis Spence presented on the Korean War to students in Dan Skamperle’s US

History class. Herb gave students firsthand accounts of his experience as a US Soldiers during

the war. The book being presented to the school and the metal Herb is wearing are gifts from the

South Korean President given to him in 2008 when he and his wife attended a ceremony in South

Korea honoring American soldiers who fought during the Korea War. The book shows what

Korea looked like after the war and what it looks like today. Herb said it was a very humbling

experience to be honored especially by the Korean people as he and his wife walked through

Seoul. He said the people would step aside and bow their heads while children came up and

shook his hand.

“We truly appreciate your willingness to help us present these books. It means a lot to us to

reach the upcoming generation with a portion of our USA history, the knowledge of where we

have come from, the country we have immeasurably helped and insight into what our young men

and women endured in the name of Freedom.” Phyllis Spence.

Upcoming Events

March 8 – Jazz Ensemble - Albany Empire Plaza Performance

March 8 – Parent Conferences – 5-7 pm in the HS Gym

March 9 – Jazz Ensemble – Onieda Jazz Festival

March 9 – Make Up NAEP Exam – 12:20 Rm 314

March 14-17 Robotics Competitions at RPI

March 22 - 25– Robotics Competitions Rockland Community College

March 23 – The King and I – 7:30pm - HS Auditorium

March 24 – The King and I – 1:30pm and 7:30pm – HS Auditorium

JW Leary Junior High School

News & Notes

(From the Massena Courier-Observer on February 18, 2018)

MASSENA — Four classes of social studies students at J.W. Leary Junior High School spoke

with the district’s athletics director Friday (2/16/2018) morning.

However, Gavin Regan wasn’t standing in front of the classroom. He was 6, 500 miles away in

Pyeongchang, South Korea, as part of the men’s and women’s hockey teams competing in the

2018 Winter Olympics.

Mr. Regan, involved with USA Hockey for 23 years, is vice president of USA Hockey and

chairman of the organization’s International Council. USA Hockey officials determine who will

be playing on the Olympic team, he said. “Whenever a team goes international, I oversee it. I put

together the staff and evaluate the players.”

It was 8 a.m. in Massena and 10 p.m. in Pyeongchang when the approximately 60 to 70 students

gathered in the school’s music room to take part in a videoconference with Mr. Regan. He said it

was a 16-hour flight to Pyeongchang, and athletes spent time getting acclimated to their new

surroundings and facilities in the Olympic Village after their arrival.

“I’ve been here for a week. I left after school Friday and flew right here,” Mr. Regan said.

This is the fourth consecutive Winter Olympics he has been involved in, but he said his role is a

little different this year. He’s overseeing the day-to-day activities of the men’s hockey team, such

as deciding who will play, and he is also involved in some oversight of the women’s hockey

team.

“It’s great experience because you get to meet people you wouldn’t normally meet. It’s a once-

in-a-lifetime experience,” Mr. Regan said.

In the team’s first game, which resulted in a 3-2 overtime loss to Slovenia, Canton’s Jordan

Greenway scored his first Olympic goal. That made the score 2-0 for Team USA at that point.

“Jordan’s birthday is today. He’s 21 today. He’s the youngest player on the team. The players

sang ‘Happy Birthday’ after the game,” Mr. Regan told the J.W. Leary students. The second

game, on Valentine’s Day, turned out better for the U.S. team, which beat Slovakia 2-1 in hard-

fought action. Slovakia had beat Russia in its first game. The win moved Team USA into first

place in its division.

“They were very, very good,” Mr. Regan said. “This is (Team USA’s) second game. These guys

have never played together. They’re professional athletes even though they’re not NHL athletes.

None of these guys ever thought they would play in the Olympics. It’s been awesome to interact

with these guys because they’re so appreciative.”

Besides playing hockey, he said they’ve had an opportunity to experience the Korean culture,

including food ranging from pizza to sushi. There’s even a McDonald’s restaurant in the

Olympic Village. “There are some different foods I try to be brave and try,” Mr. Regan said. He

said it was difficult sometimes to interact with the locals because few of them speak English.

However, Mr. Regan said, he brought along two interpreters who help translate.

Responding to a question about why National Hockey League players were not participating, Mr.

Regan said that was a decision by team owners. “The owners decided they didn’t want to shut

down their league. They were afraid some of their players could be hurt. That affects their ability

to win a Stanley Cup, and that affects the bottom line of the owners,” he said. However, he said,

he wouldn’t be surprised if NHL players are back in the Olympics in 2022 in Beijing, China. Mr.

Regan was also asked what it was like to compete in a friendly manner with teams from other

countries. “It’s very spirited. At the end of the day, everybody shakes hands. They have to be

disciplined. They’re representing their teammates, their country and their family,” he said.

He also noted that it isn’t about individual performance, but rather the team. Mr. Regan said one

former NHL player isn’t on the ice as much as he thought he would be, but doesn’t mind.

“He’s still happy to be here,” he said.

High School Music Tour comes to JW Leary

On the afternoon of Friday March 2, members of the High School music department came to JW

Leary to put on a show for our students. This tour, which is to celebrate Music in Our Schools

Month, shows our students what they will become a part of in the High School if they continue

their studies in music. The show featured performances by the High School Jazz Band, The

Men’s Ensemble and the Acquired Pitches.

Students were also treated to a preview of the upcoming musical The King and I which will be

at the High School on March 23rd and 24th. Music Education is a vital part of our school

community and it is always nice to see our former students come back to JW Leary to show us

what they have achieved since they left us.

Thank you to Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Hunkins for making this wonderful opportunity available to

our students.

New Water Bottle Filling Stations at JW Leary

Through the support of our District Wellness Committee and a generous donation form our

Student Council 2 hydration stations have been added at the Junior High. These stations are

equipped to be able to fill water bottles and have been a huge hit at our school. One of these

stations is located outside of the cafeteria near our gym and the other is in the back of the

building near our music classrooms. These stations have been installed in order to encourage

students to drink more water and to have a positive impact on the environment. Thus far these

bottle filling stations have saved over 1000 plastic water bottles from being used within our

building.

Generous Donation to our Mentoring Program from the Massena Visionaries

Amongst the many initiatives going on at JW Leary this year is the creation of a mentoring

program. This program has been established to help create stronger ties to our school.

Approximately 15 of our school staff have donated their time to help a group of students

connect, learn and grow in our school. Thus far was have had 2 events where staff and students

are spending time getting to know each other. The goal of the program is to make sure that all of

our students feel connected to at least one adult who they can turn to if they need help. So far we

are working with 40 students and we hope to grow the program over time.

This donation of nearly $900.00 from the Massena Visionaries to our PTO will help to fund

activities for this group. We are grateful for this help and are thankful for the continued

generous support from our community.

Important Upcoming Dates

3/10 Daylight Savings time Begins

3/12 Spring Modified Sport Begin

3/16 St. Patrick’s Day Dance, 7-9pm

3/20 First Day of Spring

3/23 and 24 The King and I, HS Musical Production

3/29 Staff Development Day, NO SCHOOL

3/30 NO SCHOOL

4/6 3rd Quarter Ends

4/11-13 NYS ELA Testing (Test has been reduced to 2 days this year)

Jefferson Elementary School

News & Notes

Grade 6 Musicians

For the Boomwhacker Unit in Music, Mrs. Tupper’s 5th and 6th graders learned about the note

names on the staff in the treble clef, as well as how to write sixteenth notes, quarter notes, eighth

notes, and quarter-note rests properly. The students then had to work together in their assigned

groups to compose an original six-(or more)-measure melody. For the finale, each group

performed their piece on their boomwhackers in front of their class. It was a huge success and we

all had a blast!

The duo group of sixth grade students Dominic Austin and Luc Eddy are pictured above

presenting their peace titled “Harmony.”

Mrs. Tredo’s Third Grade Peace Posters

Mrs. Erinn Tredo and her third grade students accepted the invitation to participate in the 2018

North Country Schools Peace Poetry Project, which was open to all K-12 classrooms affiliated

with North Country Schools in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties. This is an

invitation from the Department of English and Communication and the School of Education and

Professional Studies to create and submit original poems and illustrations on the subject of

peace.

Prompts for Grades K-4:

1. Write a poem about all of the different ways you can feel peace. Consider what peace

looks or sounds like, if it has a taste or smell, or what it might feel like if you could touch it.

2. Who is someone that makes you feel peaceful? Write a poem about that person and why you

think they are peaceful.

3. How can we encourage peace in our everyday lives? Write a poem about the ways you can

encourage peace at home, at school, and with friends.

4. Close your eyes and think about peace. Write a poem about where you are and what you see.

Peace smells like flowers on a hot day.

Peace tastes like chocolate ice cream.

Peace sounds like birds chirping

Peace looks like my dog when she is sleeping.

Peace feels like my soft puppy.

By Alysa Fredenburg

Peace smells like flowers on a summer day.

Peace tastes like cookies on a winter day.

Peace sounds like birds chirping on a spring day.

Peace looks like ocean waves in the summertime.

Peace feels like petals on a flower.

Peace looks like friends holding hands.

Peace looks like me and my friend Alysa.

By: Emma Ross

Grade Six Kids Choice Award

Persuasive Writing

Mrs. Terminelli’s grade 6 writers recently completed a “launch” activity to begin their unit on

claims and evidence. Each student was required to take a collection of items and judge it fairly to

make a claim. The students were required to determine what criteria they would use to award

“best in category” and then support their decision with evidence through an oral presentation.

The students will next use their claim and evidence skills to make evidence based claims about

short stories that they read.

Tie Club Member

Jefferson Elementary Student, Adam Moulton, was recently selected for Mr. Richards’ Tie Club.

Adam was selected for consistently making responsible choices in the classroom and around the

school. Congratulations Adam and keep up the great work!

High School Select Performing Groups Visit Jefferson

The 2018 Tour of elementary schools by high school select performing groups took place on

Tuesday, February 27. The tour promotes music as part of the nationwide public school event

“Music In Our Schools Month.” The high school students always look forward to this tour, and

the elementary students and teachers were absolutely amazed!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

We always have time in our busy day for the rhythmic verses, loony sketches, and zany

characters of the man that has had such a humongous impact on children’s reading. Happy 108

birthday Dr. Seuss.

Held annually on March 2nd, Dr. Seuss Day celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel –

otherwise known by the pen name: Dr. Seuss.

Although Dr. Seuss died in 1991, Jefferson joins the National Education Association in

celebrating “Read Across America” day on his birthday.

NEA's Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls

for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved

children's author Dr. Seuss.

Jefferson Elementary Celebrated this day by inviting “community helpers” into the school to

read a Dr. Seuss selection to the classrooms. Guest readers included School Superintendent

Patrick Brady, Mayor Tim Currier, Massena Police Chief Adam Love, Massena Police

Investigator Michael O’Brien, Patrolman Chris Flynn, Daily Courier Observer Reporter/Editor

Bob Beckstead, Jefferson Counselor Wendy Serguson, and Jefferson Principal Duane Richards.

“The more that you READ, the more things you will KNOW.

The more that You LEARN, the more places you’ll GO.”

Dr. Seuss

Ciaran Murphy and Superintendent Brady Mayor Currier

Bryce Batten

Mr. Bob Beckstead Massena Police Chief Adam Love

Daily Courier Observer Reporter

Massena Police Patrolman

Chris Flynn

Madison Elementary School

News & Notes

Owl-Standing Character Award Winners-PERSEVERANCE

Developing character-based good citizenship in students is one important goal of our school.

Character-based behaviors are essential to learning. By focusing on areas like caring, respect and

responsibility, we can reinforce and support academic achievement. January’s character trait of

focus was PERSEVERANCE. Teachers nominated one student from their classroom that

continually displays the character trait of PERSEVERANCE. Nominations were then shared

with special area teachers and staff and they voted on the ONE student from each grade level that

best represented that character trait. Below you will see the students who were recognized for

this character trait. Back row: Faith Culver, David Bishop, Madison Sheets Front Row: Isabella

Rafter, Ryder LaBarge, Sadie Cameron Missing Rayne Murdock

All-County Madison Members

In November, sixth grade chorus members at Madison were invited to audition for the 2018

Elementary All-County Chorus. Eight students were selected to attend, and represented Madison

and Massena Central very well. They are Juliana Dennis, Maddison Goolden, Mason Goolden,

Katelyn Morrell, Kaitlyn Premo, Gracie Siddon, Cheyenne Sova, and Amelia St. Louis. The

students performed 3 songs at the OFA Theatre on February 3 with more than 100 students from

around the county. They learned a great deal, and had a wonderful time.

Valentine Greetings Sent to Marines

Mrs. Sova’s grade one classroom created Valentine greetings and sent them to Marines in

Afghanistan. Their poems brightened the day of Mrs. Sova’s brother-in-law and many others.

Read Across America Day

National Education Association’s Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration

that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss's birthday. Across the country, thousands of

schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books.

Madison Elementary did, too! Students in every grade read Dr. Seuss books and we had a

surprise visitor arrive to read to grades K to 2...Cat in the Hat!

Beginning With Books

Who/What? All Massena children ages 2 to 4 years old, along with their caregivers, are invited

to our story and craft hour at Madison. Children will be provided a light snack after listening to a

story and completing an activity with several members of the high school Link Crew and Mrs.

Chapman.

Where? Madison Elementary– 25 Owl Avenue

When? 10 a.m. on the following Wednesdays:

*March 7th, April 4th, May 9th, June 6th

Upcoming Events:

1. 3/5- Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration at Jefferson- 8:30-3:00

2. 3/6 - Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration at Madison- 11:30-6:00

3. 3/7 - Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration at Nightengale- 12:30-7:00

4. 3/8 - Band/Orchestra Recital at Madison @ 7:00 pm

5. 3/14- Report Cards Sent Home

6. 3/16 - Outstanding Owls Recognition Assembly - 9:00 Grades K - 2 & 10:00 Grades 3 - 6

7. 3/16 - Early Dismissal- Select Parent Teacher Conferences

8. 3/29 - No School- Staff Development Day

Nightengale Elementary School

News & Notes

Nightengale Kindness Week

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an

honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life

around.”

– Leo Buscaglia

Sometimes it’s the smallest act that makes the biggest impact, something as simple as saying

please or thank you can turn a day around, and make a life seem that much better. Random Acts

of Kindness Week encourages our Nightengale students to get out there and be the light they

want to see in the world.

Triple A Challenge

Mrs. Nichols I challenged my students to the Triple A Challenge 4 weeks ago! They had to have

good ATTENDANCE, a positive ATTITUDE, and work to the best of their ABILITY. They

really surprised me with their "can do" attitudes and work ethic. I even had two of my most

absent students only miss 2 days throughout the 16 day challenge! So proud!

35th Annual Elementary Art Exhibit at the Frederic

Remington Museum

Title: Still Life

Artist/s: Rowan Amo

Grade level: Sixth Grade

Medium: Pencil, Sharpie, Watercolor

School: Nightengale Elementary (Massena School

District)

Title: Chalk Leaves

Artist/s: Samantha Arney

Grade level: Fifth Grade

Medium: Chalk

School: Nightengale Elementary (Massena School District)

Title: Patterned Mitten

Artist/s: Donovan Maurer

Grade level: First Grade

Medium: Construction Paper and Crayon

School: Nightengale Elementary (Massena School District)

Title: Cat’s Colors

Artist/s: Kyle Hurlbut

Grade level: Kindergarten

Medium: Orange and Black Crayon

School: Nightengale Elementary (Massena School District)

REGISTRATION

-Pre Kindergarten

-Kindergarten

Children living in the Massena Central School District who are 5 years old on or before Dec. 1,

2018 are eligible for kindergarten registration.

Children living in the Massena Central School District who are 4 years old on or before Dec. 1,

2018 are eligible for pre kindergarten registration.

If you have a child or know of a child who is eligible to attend for the 2018-2019 school year,

please plan on registering on one of the following dates:

Jefferson March 5 8:00am-3:30pm

Madison March 6 11:30am-6:00pm

Nightengale March 7 12:30am-7:00pm

It does not matter which school your child will attend, you are welcome to register at the time

and location that is most convenient for you.

Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency. It is not

necessary to bring your child for registration.

If your child already attends one of the district programs,

there is no need to register again

NIGHTENGALE BOOK FAIR

● Our book fair will be open Wednesday March 7,

2018 from 4-7pm.

● Our book fair will be open to our students

throughout the week.

District Upcoming Events

3/15—BOE Finance Committee Meeting—5:30 pm—HS Student Affairs; BOE Meeting—6:30

pm—HS Room 314