The Lion’s RoarVolume 15, Number 7 Cincinnatus Central School District Newsletter July 2014

Congratulations to theClass of 2014

Front: Darci Prentice, Danielle Wood, Devin Blanchard, Alayna Eaton, Jodi Morgan, Tiffany Martin, Tiffany Coish

Second Row: Justine McGraw, Darcie Wood, Stephanie Warner, Bridget Torto,Susan Waltz, Kara Sutton-French, Montana West, Danielle Gower

Third Row: Kasey Price, Joleen Wingenbach, Elizabeth Golicki, Sydney Burritt,Mallory Cobb, Kali Johnson. Not in photo: Elizabeth Kinney

Fourth Row: Dylan Fisk, Dylan Witty, Tyler Weid, Luke Graham, Josh Heath,Emilio Diaz, Cody Birtch, Tristan Tifft

Fifth Row: Dayton Brown, Kurtis Yale, Michael Ivison, Matt Lindley, Jakob Knapp, Tyler Petty, Cody Mead, Robert Standish, Dakota Steacy, Damon Ward, Shea Feehan

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Pets Promote Writing in Fifth Grade

Dakota Knapp’s pet, a long haired Chihuahua, visited during Mrs. Pierce’s homeroom on Monday, June 16th. The students were excited to have a dog visit. Mrs. Knapp brought Jersey in and the students were able to hold and pet her. After the visit, students wrote about their pets and Dakota’s Chihuahua. Students were excited to share their writings and fondness for all kinds of pets. Submitted by: Mrs. Roelen

A message from Mr. Durkot:

A job well done for a successful 2013-2014 school year for the Elementary. Congratulations to our students for their hard work in and out of the class-room. I am impressed with the conversations that I have had with students about the things that they learned this year. This school year has concluded with spring concerts, celebrations, awards ceremonies, and field days. Thank you for your continued support during this school year. Looking forward to the 2014-2015 school year. Enjoy your summer. See you in September.

Fun at Knoebel’s Amusement Resort

Thirty-six students in grades five through eight traveled by school bus to Knoebel’s Amusement Park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania on Friday, May 30th. Middle School Student Council sponsors the trip each year for those students that make Honor Roll the first three marking periods. Knoebel’s is the country’s largest free admission park. For a group price, students were able to take advantage of many exciting rides. Even though students had six hours at the park, this wasn’t long enough for some. Students got to take advantage of a new ride, The Flying Turns. This resembles the feel of riding a bobsled and was a lot of fun. Additionally, students rode the roller coasters, bumper cars, swings, and

many others. The hit of the park was the Sklooosh. This ride created plenty of splashes not only for the riders but also for the bystanders. Students got drenched, but rode it over and over. The trip was a great deal of fun. Submitted by: Mrs. Roelen

Front Dylan Kemp, Dakota Knapp holding his dogBack: Blaine DuVall and Alec Hollenbeck

Attention Incoming 7th GradeStudents and Parents!

Please join us for 7th Grade Orientation on August 28th at 7PM in the Wilbur Auditorium im-mediately following the Welcome Back to School Ice Cream Social. Meet the teachers, try out a locker and follow your new schedule! We hope to see you all there!

Dylan Kemp and Caden Stafford enjoying a high-flying ride!

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Moving Up DayOn July 6th, Cincinnatus held their annual Moving Up Day Ceremony for students in grades 8-12. Lydia Newton and Daisy-Mae Schiffer were MC’s of the event. To begin the ceremony, the Class of 2014 seniors were individually announced as they walked to the front of the auditorium. The students stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and Darci Prentice sang the alma mater. Mallory Cobb gave her farewell speech as the Student Senate president and Lydia Newton gave her acceptance speech as next year's Student Senate president. New members and officers of Student Senate were sworn in. The newly elected officers are president Lydia Newton, vice president Shelbie Seeley, treasurer Logan Schmidt, and secretary Bethany Ward. Other speeches were given by the president of National Honor Society Darci Prentice, and the Class of 2014 president, Devin Blanchard. The tradition of passing the key was continued during the ceremony. Kimberly Jenney, class of 2015 president, accepted the key from Devin. The annual passing of the class flags was held during the ceremony as well, welcoming each class to the next grade level. The senior video was shown, which was just as entertaining and humorous as previous years. After the video, the juniors and seniors stayed to receive their awards. After awards, they left to enjoy the rest of their day at the junior/senior picnic at Little York Park. Freshmen and sophomores came back into the auditorium to receive their awards after juniors and seniors left. After lunch and one class, they were able to spend the rest of the afternoon in the beautiful weather enjoying the Fun in the Sun activities, hosted by Student Senate. It was an excellent way to wind down the school year.

On June 6th, the juniors and seniors were taken to a surprise location for their Junior/Senior picnic, Lit tle York Park. As always, the hamburgers and hot dogs were provided, and the juniors brought the rest of the food for the picnic. Some students brought cookies, pasta salad, chips, and more! They were allowed to do various activities such as soccer, football, Kan-Jam, slow pitch sof tball, and much more. It was a great experience for the students to connect with each other and spend time with the graduating seniors. The chaperones also had a great time! Writ ten by: Kim Jenney

Junior Senior Picnic

Congratulations to Elizabeth Golicki: Athlete of the Month for April

Liz was a captain for the Lady Lions Varsity Basketball team. She is a great competitor, mentally strong, and a hard working athlete. She also sets a great example to the younger athletes. Liz is well rounded, smart and lives in the moment, academically and athletically. She is attentive, focused and on task. Liz is spoken very highly of by her peers and teammates. Great job Elizabeth Golicki!

Athletes of The Month

Congratulations to Devin Blanchard: Athlete of the Month for May

Devin proved all basketball season long that she is a determined individual. After a lengthy rehab due to an ACL injury, she found her way back to the court and instantly contributed to the success of the team. Her outside shooting helped the team qualify for sectional play and she lead the team in three-point field goals made for the season. In her first game back, she scored 8 points (two 3-pointers) and solidified a lineup that would go on to achieve a season high four game win streak. Devin competed in only 8 games, yet her competitiveness and determination was with the team throughout. Her positive attitude and willingness to help the program in any way possible was special and she is being commended for her participation. Congratulations to Devin Blanchard!

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Cincinnatus Alumnus Corbin Parker, graduated from Cincinnatus Central School in 1998. Corbin was recently featured in an article in Superintendent Magazine, a publication about golf course maintenance. Mr. Parker attended SUNY Canton and majored in Building Construction Management. He took a job with Highlander Construction (Memphis, TN) for 6 years specializing in pipe laying and restoration before he was hired at Oak Hill Country Club. Corbin

Cincinnatus Alumni Corbin Parker Featured in Magazine Article

Corbin Parker's senior pic-ture from the 1998 edition of the Cincinnatus yearbook.

Corbin Parker prepares to cut holes at Oak Hill Country Club. Photo from

superintendentmagazine.com.

has been on the Oak Hill maintenance crew for 8 years, working in many areas on the golf course, but specializing on the greens and cutting the holes everyday. Corbin's love for golf started early in his life, playing golf with his grandmother, Joan Eaton (1948 Cincinnatus alumna) at Knickerbocker Country Club. He has continued to play golf at several courses including Oak Hill Country Club. Mr. Parker has had the opportunity to work with some of

May was PKU Awareness month! The Cincinnatus community participated in a tee-shirt sale organized by Cincy kindergartener, Sadie Warner and her family, to raise funds to help find a cure for PKU. We raised over $500.00!! All proceeds went to the National PKU Alliance. A HUGE THANKS to everyone who generously participated!!!!!

What is PKU? Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that is characterized by the inability of the body to utilize a part of protein called phenylalanine. Phenylketonuria is caused by a mutation in a gene that helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine.

Amino acids are the building blocks for protein, but too much phenylalanine can cause a variety of health problems. People with phenylketonuria (PKU) — babies, children and adults — need to follow a diet that limits phenylalanine, which is found mostly in foods that contain protein. In order to remain healthy, individuals with PKU are limited to a highly restrictive low-protein diet and must consume a liquid medical formula every day for life. Excess phenylalanine is toxic to the central nervous system and causes the severe problems normally associated with PKU. When left untreated, PKU patients who consume too much Phe are at risk of severe neurological complications.

Damage done is irreversible so early detection is crucial. When dietary treatment is begun early (within the first few weeks of life) and rigorously adhered to, affected children can expect normal development and a normal life span. There is currently NO CURE for PKU.

Many Participate in PKU Awareness Month

the best golf course managers and grounds people in the business, as well as meet several professional players when Oak Hill hosted tournaments for the Senior PGA in 2011 and the PGA in 2013. Congratulations to Corbin for the recognition he has

received for a job well done, taking pride in his work, to always cut and set the perfect hole. The article is titled “The Cup Runneth Over" and can be accessed online at www.superintendentmagazine.com. Check it out!

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Logan Monroe entered a writing contest themed around “Older Americans.” The title to his essay was “Papa is my special older friend because…” Logan wrote about his grandfather and submitted an es-say of at least 150 words. Logan received 1st place in the contest for the 4th graders and was honored with an award and a reception dinner at the Willet Senior Center on Tuesday, May 13th. Logan en-joyed an evening with his family in celebration of his accomplishments. Congratulations to Logan on a job very well done! Logan's essay is below.Submitted by: Mrs. Kim Brown

Essay Contest Winner 4th Grader – Logan Monroe

Awarded 1st Place by the Cortland County Area Agency on Aging

"I chose my Papa, Fredrick C. Monroe, to do my essay on. He is my real life hero and role model. My Papa was born in Cortland, NY on January 23, 1946. My Papa served in the US Army. He was drafted and served from December 13, 1965 to September 22, 1967. He was stationed in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart because he was wounded and survived. After the war he married my Nana, Debra Monroe, on October 17, 1970. He worked on a dairy farm for 10 years and after that he began working for the Town of Solon. He then began working for Suit-Kote which is a blacktop company driving an 18 wheeler. My Papa had a really bad accident in November of 1964. He broke his pelvis and lost a good friend in the accident. He is my real life hero. Recently he had his left kidney removed because of a kidney stone. The stone was stuck and made his kidney rupture. He is fully recovered now and looking forward to going back to work. Papa enjoys riding snowmobile, playing with his grandchildren, Wii bowling, Solitary, and Yahtzee. I love my Papa. He is my HERO."

On Monday, June 9, Mallory Cobb and Shea Feehan were named Section III Scholar Athletes. Mallory and Shea, along with their parents and coaches, attended a dinner and presentation at Onondaga Community College. The facility was filled with scholar athletes from all around Section III. Mallory and Shea represented Cincinnatus Central School with great poise, pride, and respect. Great Job and Congratulations Mallory and Shea!

Athletes are Scholars Too!

Julie Feehan, Shea, Mallory, Macy Cobb & Bill CobbCongratulations to Alexandria Janeski who won 1st place in the K-2nd grade category of the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District Wa-ter Festival Coloring Contest. Alexandria is a 2nd grader in Mrs. Lori Rice's class.

Great job Alexandria!

Alexandria and Mr. Durkot, Elementary Principal

Miss Janeski wins 1st Place in Coloring Contest

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MOVING UP DAY AWARDSJune 6, 2014

Course Teacher Category StudentEnglish 9 Skeval/Fleet Shakespearean Award For Highest Achievement Cheyenne Nowalk Striving For Success Ashlie Ervin Most Effort Christopher Barton English 10 Shakespearean Award For Highest Achievement Daniel Pierson Striving for Success McKenzie Lidell Outstanding Effort Cheyenne Phillips English 11 Shakespearean Award For Highest Achievement Marisa Rice Striving for Success Melanie Cass Excellent Effort Sydney Sherman English 12 Shakespearean Award For Highest Achievement Luke Graham Outstanding Effort Tiffany Martin Striving for Success Dayton Brown Collegiate Award Highest Achievement in College Writing Susie Waltz Highest Achievement in College Literature Susie Waltz

Economics J. Kaltenbach Highest Achievement Darcie Wood Best Participation Michael Ivison

Economics J. Corbett Best Participation Dayton Brown Most Likely to be an Entreprenuer Darci Prentice

Government J. Kaltenbach Highest Achievement Darcie Wood

J. Corbett Most Conservative Luke Graham Most Liberal Shea Feehan Most Likely to Start Their Own Political Party Justine McGraw / Tyler Wied US History J. Kaltenbach Most Outstanding Effort Kim Jenney Highest Level of Writing Leigha Aitchison Highest Achievement Shelbie Seeley Sydney Sherman

Global History I J. Corbett Most Impressive Writer Kiersten Thompsonand Geography I Most Improved Ashlie Ervin Most Historically Curious Cheyenne Nowalk

Global History II A. Eccleston Highest Achievement Buster Waltz Most Impressive Writer Kyle Loomis Most Improved Argyle McCoach/Damian Rutan Most Inquisitive Ashley Angell Military Conflicts J. Kaltenbach Military History Buff Award : Tristian DeLarm Most Outstanding Performance in Military Conflicts

Psychology J. Kaltenbach Future Psychologist Award for Outstanding Performance Kali Johnson Nazi GermanyAnd Holocaust A. Eccleston Highest Achievement Bethany Ward

Algebra II L. Sustad Highest Achievement Caitlyn Gerrard Most Improved Kaitlin Manley Algebra 2 S. Wright Highest Achievement Carly McUmberTrigonometry Outstanding Effort Chelsea Gerrard Integrated Algebra S. Wright High Achievement Madelynne Newton Most Improved Kaitlin Johnson Outstanding Effort Sarah Clements

Algebra I S. Wright Most Improved Argyle McCoach Outstanding Effort Kolton Brown

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Course Teacher Category StudentGeometry L. Sustad Highest Achievement Logan Schmidt Most Improved Kurtis Rutan Geometry/Algebra II Trigonometry L. Laudig Hardest Worker Kimberly Jenney

College Algebra &Trigonometry L. Laudig Highest Achievement Kali Johnson Hardest Worker Madison Knickerbocker Most Improved Zachary Root/Devin BlanchardCollege Business Math L. Laudig Highest Achievement Kali Johnson Hardest Worker Liz Golicki

Darcie Wood

Business Math A. Weisel Highest Achievement Jodi Morgan Most Improved Montana West

Pre-Calculus L. Laudig Highest Achievement Marisa Rice Most Improved Danielle Wood

Calculus L. Laudig Highest Achievement Marisa Rice Most Improved Danielle Gower Calculus II L. Laudig Most Energetic Mallory Cobb Highest Achievement Josh Heath Most Improved Shea Feehan Earth Science K. Schmidt Highest Average Sarah Clements/Cheyenne Nowalk Hardest Worker Madelynne Newton Aquatic Biology K. Schmidt Highest Average Willy Farrow Outstanding Aquatic Entomologist Emilio Diaz

Environ. Science K. Schmidt Friend of Wildlife Kali Johnson Environmental Caretaker Award Leigha Aitchison

Biology R M. Morrell Highest Average Dylan Barber Exception to the Rule Kyle Loomis Best and Worst Lab Partners Kristen and Ashley Angell Hardest Worker Caitlyn Gerrard Best Dancer Kurtis Rutan Biology I M. Cringle Hardest Worker Emily Cheyenne Cortright Ecologist of the Year & Most Improved Student Leo Christian Golicki

Chemistry R Highest Average Carly McUmber Most Intuitive/Mad Scientist Award Jessie Rice Most Improved Daniel Ludwig

Physics Most Intuitive Physicist Joshua Tyler Heath Black Hole Wrangler of the year Justine A. McGraw French II A. Silva Highest Achievement Cody Metcalf Participation Shane Baker & Christopher Tanner French III A. Silva Highest Achievement Casey Feehan Participation Logan Schmidt & Buster Waltz Most Improved Jeffrey Halstrom French IV A.Silva Highest Achievement Marisa Rice Participation Carly McUmber Spanish II S. Gilbert Highest Achievement Ciara Zeeuw Highest Achievement Madelynne Newton

Spanish III S. Gilbert High Achievement Cheyenne Phillips High Achievement Justin Heath High Achievement Caleb Eaton Highest Achievement Tyler Enright Highest Achievement Dylan Barber Spanish IV S. Gilbert Highest Achievement Bethany Ward High Achievement Jessie Rice High Achievement Tristian DeLarm

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Course Teacher Category StudentStudio Art M. Warner Creativity Award Kennedy Crothers Artistic Talent Kyleigh Baker Most Improved Justin Heath Van Gogh Award Madelynne Newton Drawing &Painting M. Warner Artistic Talent Danielle Gower Creativity Award Elizabeth Golicki Most Improved Averi Hull / Jordan Lidell Van Gogh Award Leigh Aitchison Computer Graphics M. Warner Creativity Award Zachary Root Artistic Talent Lydia Newton Most Improved Cheyenne Nowalk Van Gogh Award Cody Beckwith

Ad Drawing &Painting M. Warner Artistic Talent Madison Knickerbocker Creativity Award Madison Knickerbocker Most Improved Montana West Van Gogh Award Joleen Wingenbach FUTURE STAR Madison Knickerbocker

Susie Waltz Elizabeth Golicki

Digital Video M. Warner Highest Achievement Joely Rice/Cody Beckwith Hardest Worker & Most Outstanding Devin Blanchard Most Creative Alayna Eaton

Computer Apps L. Tankalavage Exceptional Design & Creativity Madelynne Newton/Joely Rice Highest Achievement Sarah Clements

Computer Work Study Awards N. Rice Great Co-Worker Alayna Eaton Outstanding Completion of TC3 College Now Joshua Heath Outstanding Co-Worker Daniel Person Rookie Award Jared Rice/Tyler Beckwith Great Team Work Cody Beckwith Above and Beyond Joshua Heath Music L. Koch Participating in Marching Band Shane Baker Dylan Barber Darci Prentice Carly McUmber Cody Metcalf Outstanding Participation in Band Cody Metcalf Going with the Changes Award Cody Metcalf Better Late Than Never Award Stephanie Warner

Chorus Awards L. Koch Four Years of Chorus Sydney Burritt Darcie Wood Excellence in Chorus Dylan Barber Outstanding Participation in Chorus Carly McUmber

Excellent Rating on a Level II Solo Stephanie Warner A Rating on a Level V Solo Marisa Rice A Rating on a Level VI Solo Keyara Aiken A+ Rating on a Level VI Solo Darci Prentice A Rating on a Level VI Solo Dylan Barber Excellent Rating on IV Solo Cody Metcalf A Rating on a Level VI Solo Carly McUmber Excellent Rating on a IV Solo Alayna Eaton Four Years of Band and Chorus Darci Prentice National Choral Award Darci Prentice Area All-State Participants Keyara Aiken Dylan Barber Alayna Eaton Carly McUmber Darci Prentice John Philip Sousa Band Award Emilio Diaz Excellently Outstanding in Music Theory Darci Prentice Outstandingly Excellent in Music Theory Emilio Diaz

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Course Teacher Category StudentOther Awards Perfect Attendance Cody Metcalf LeMoyne Heights Award Lydia Newton Bausch and Lomb Science Award Willy Farrow Elmira Key Awards Lydia Newton/Carly McUmber Wells College Century Leadership Award Bethany Ward

Citizenship Awards 9 Cody Metcalf & Sarah Clements 10 Kyle Loomis & Yasemin Erkan

11 Tristian DeLarm & Lydia Newton 12 Joshua Heath & Danielle Wood

Cortland County J. Carey Joshua Enders Youth Leadership Tristian DeLarm Chelsea Gerrard Lydia Newton Bethany Ward

Students to Travel to France and SpainJunior and Senior students enrolled in French and Spanish classes will be traveling to Europe during

winter break of 2015. Students will be visiting both France and Spain and will spend 11 days abroad visiting historic places like Normandy, the D-Day beaches, the American Cemetery, WWII memorials, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre museum, the Barcelona soccer stadium and several castles and cathedrals. Students are working hard to fundraise for this activity and are very appreciative to the Cincinnatus Board of Education and school community for their support.

We ask that you please keep an eye out for upcoming fundraisers to help support our cause. Look for the ice cream truck at the Cincinnatus 4th of July Field Days as well as future flyers for bottle drives, and other fundraisers. If you would like to help, please contact Amanda Silva at asilva@cc.cnyric.org or by calling the school at 607-863-3200. Our students are incredibly excited for this amazing opportunity and we appreciate everyone’s help in making this dream a reality.

Taylor Historical Society Events Mark your calendar for Taylor Historical Society’s two great programs for July. Both are free and open to the public and will be held at the Taylor Heritage Center at Solon Pond. On Monday, July 14 at 7:00 PM, hear about The Loomis Gang from Sue Greenhagen, Historian, Town of Eaton and Village of Morrisville. She will describe a history of the most notorious 19th century crime family in central New York. Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 PM, Mary Ann Kane will describe business and industry in Cortland County, including the eastern towns. She was head of the Cortland County Historical Society for 18 years and current Historian for the City of Cortland. Her research has made her an expert on the industries that once flourished in the county. Both programs are made possible with a grant from CNY Arts, with public funds through the State and Local Partnership Program of New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency.

In August Taylor Historical Society will sponsor its Old Home Day. Save the date, Sunday, August 24, 11:00 AM until 2:00. There will be an ecumenical church service, a dish-to-pass supper and musical entertainment by Mr. Lynn Koch. All are welcome.

Pesticide Notification

Dear Parent, Guardian, and School Personnel: New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools to provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff regarding the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.

The Cincinnatus Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty, and staff who wish to receive 48-hour prior written notification of certain pesticide applications. If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur, or for further information on these requirements, please contact Michael Aiken at 863-3200.

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The 2014 Cincinnatus Art Show, “Small Town, Big Art”, was a HUGE success! Hundreds of artworks were displayed throughout the school. We changed things up a bit this year and moved the show out of the gym and into the halls, and cafeteria. The change was great and allowed the show to stay up longer. Our community, staff, and students were able to spend a lot of time viewing the work this year.

"Small Town, Big Art"

Visitors to the show were invited to participate and vote on their favorites. The 2014 BEST IN SHOW, by popular vote, was awarded to Susie Waltz for her painting “Pride”. Susie is generously donating this bold painting of a lion to Cincinnatus Central School. Congratulations Susie and Thank You!

Congratulations and a sad farewell to all of the Advanced Art Seniors who participated in their final Cincinnatus Art Show. I will truly miss you but I look forward to seeing all of the creative change you make in the world! Thanks for all of the wonderful years of making art together: Tiffany Martin, Montana West, Joleen Wingenbach, Susie Waltz, Elizabeth Golicki, and Dani Gower!!

The show was also the grand unveiling of the Art Club mural that has been in process for the 2013-14 school year. The cafeteria generously sponsored the project. Greg Bilodeau came up with the idea of having a mural in the cafeteria and art club took it from there! The mural is based on an image from the

book, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” by Judi Barrett. The mural (right) is a beautiful example of our school’s talent and a wonderful symbol of our community. The quote included in the mural “In most ways, it was very much like any other tiny town.....” really touches on how special Cincinnatus is. Art Club really wanted to do something special for the school and community and they created a truly special piece of art. Submitted by: Mrs. Macksi Warner

Donated painting, "Pride", by Susie Waltz.

Ashley and Kristen Angell, members of the Art Club worked the bake sale at the show.

Yasemin Erkin

Lightbulb spiders by Daisy-Mae Schiffer, Rosie Standish, and Jennifer Ivison.

By: Sarah RIce

UPK artwork by: Morgan DuVall (top) and

Addison Stith (bottom)

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Advanced Art Drawing:1st: Buster Waltz2nd: Madison Knickerbocker and Elizabeth Golicki3rd: Leigha Aitchison

Advanced Art Painting:1st: Susie Waltz and Yasemin Erkan2nd: Jordan Lidell3rd: Averi Hull

Sculpture:1st: Susie Waltz2nd: Madison Knickerbocker3rd: Sarah Rice, Amber Tanner, Bennie Stafford

Paper Sculpture:1st: Rosie Standish2nd: Madelynne Newton3rd: Jennifer Ivison, Rachel Cass

Studio Art Portrait:1st:Kennedy Crothers2nd: Jennifer Ivison3rd:Justin Heath, Blake Crothers

Studio/pastels:1st: Sarah Rice2nd: Daisy Mae Schiffer3rd: Serena Witty

Studio/Still Life1st: Madelynne Newton2nd: Rachel Cass3rd: Kyleigh Baker

Advanced Art/Mixed Media1st: Madison Knickerbocker2nd: Joleen Wingenbach3rd: Leigha Aitchison

Books1st: Madison Knickerbocker2nd: Leigha Aitchison3rd: Madelynne Newton

Studio/Sketchbook1st: Kyleigh Baker2nd: Madelynne Newton3rd: Kurtis Rutan

Printmaking1st: Liz Golicki2nd: Jordan Lidell3rd: Liz Golicki

Studio/Drawing1st: Kyleigh Baker2nd: Meranda Palmer3rd: Rachel Cass

Graphic Design1st: Cheyenne Nowalk2nd: Zachary RootJordan Lidell and Cody BeckwithGraphic Art

1st: Madison Knickerbocker2nd: Cheyenne Nowalk3rd: Cody Beckwith

Art Show Awards

Congratulation

s!

Thank you to our judges, Mr. & Mrs. Schlag.

Beautiful artwork filled the hall-ways and the cafeteria.

Attention Fall Athletes:Meet the Coaches Night

For all fall sport athletes (7-12)

Aug 5th at 6:30pm in the Wilbur Auditorium. This is where the athletes will get all the paperwork they need to make the season start smooth.

Please get your physicals!

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Envirothon Team Travels to State Competition

The Cincinnatus Envirothon team travelled to the State Finals to represent Cortland County in the competition held at SUNY Morrisville. The team consisting of Susie Waltz, Kali Johnson, Willy Farrow, Logan Schmidt, and Cheyenne Nowalk competed in six events and several informal competitions to see how they stacked up against the other teams from around the state. At the end of the day, Cincy finished first in Soils, second in Aquatics, third in Forestry, and finished in twelfth place overall. The students should be proud of their accomplishments and the school should be proud of these kids. The team would like to thank the school and the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District for supporting them and allowing them to compete.

Health Office Reminders New York State law requires that all new entrants (Pre-K or K), and students in grades 2, 4, 7, and 10, have a health examination by a New York State licensed provider. This examination must be provided to school within 30 days of entry into school or the grade levels indicated above. Acceptable health certificates may be dated anytime within the 12 months prior to the start of the 2013-2014 School Year. If a copy of the health examination is not on file within 30 days, you will be notified by the school administrator. We recommend that this examination be made by your family health care provider who knows your child best. If your child will have a physical examination with his or her own private healthcare provider during the school year, please notify the Health Office with the date of the scheduled physical exam, so the school nurse may note to date for appropriate follow-up. If you have any questions, please call the Health Office at the number below. Your physician may also fax the physical to the number below. We also request a copy of your child’s immunization record be sent with their physical. At this time a dental examination is a request, not a requirement.

Athletes: A golden rod form is required for each sport. Forms can be picked up at the attendance office or printed off the districts website. You must have a current physical (within 1 year) to participate. Golden rod forms need be turned into the nurse prior to the start of practice.

Medication: Every effort should be made to administer medication at home, as it does represent a disruption in the student’s school day. However, if your physician feels that medication is necessary during the school day, please obtain from your pharmacist a dosage for school use in a separate container which we can keep at school for your child. Medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label and directions affixed to the container. The Health Office will need a physician’s order to administer any medication at school including over the counter drugs and written permission from a parent/guardian. Over the counter medications must be in the original manufacturer’s container/package with the student’s name. Authorization to administer medication forms are available in the Health Office or may be printed off the districts website.

School Nurse: Megan Potter, RN-BSNPhone: 607-863-3200x2x1Fax: 607-863-3094

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5th & 6th Grade Supply Lists

We have made a list of supplies that you will need for this school year. Each student is responsible for having supplies on a daily basis. Please be sure your name is on all your supplies. It is easier to return them to their rightful owner when lost.

5th Grade 6th Grade

{6} Folders {2 of each color listed: red, orange, green, blue, yellow,}

{1} Folder –of your choice {2} Composition books {Science, Math 3 packs of standard notebook paper 2 packs of Index Cards {3’ x 5” with lines} #2 pencils (3 dozen) Colored Pencils or Crayons Erasers {Cap erasers for pencils work best} Scissors {4} Glue sticks A large box of tissues It would be helpful to get a library card from

your local library for research Some supplies are available at Rural

Services

{6} Folders {1 of each color listed: red,

orange, green, blue, yellow, purple} {1} Folder –of your choice 3 packs of standard notebook paper 2 packs of Index Cards {3’ x 5” with lines} #2 pencils (3 dozen) Erasers {Cap erasers for pencils work best} Colored pencils {3} Highlighters (Yellow) {2} Glue sticks A large box of tissues It would be helpful to get a library card

from your local library for research Some supplies are available at Rural

Services

Fifth Grade Gone FishingAs a culminating activity for a year of hard work, Mrs. Pierce’s fifth grade homeroom brought in their fishing gear and went fishing in the Otselic River on the last full day of school. It was a beautiful summer day. The students had lots of fun trying to catch fish. Some students got their lines caught in trees or snagged on a rock. Many of the students spent a good amount of time repairing their

Jacob Smith enjoying some fishing time.

lines or replacing hooks. Others spent the time finding crayfish and minnows. All in all it was a very enjoyable way of ending the year. Submitted by: Mrs. Pierce Catching crayfish!

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CCS Music Department Plans Another Busy Year

Having closed out a very productive school year, the Music Dept. has planned out the year to come. Please note the schedule of events below. Events in bold print are mandatory for the participants indicated. Dates may be subject to change, so be sure you check with the school to make sure an event is happening as indicated. We look forward to the making next school year just as successful as this one was!

MUSIC DEPT. EVENTS SCHEDULE 2014-2015

TENTATIVE AS OF 06.13.14

Date Event and Participants/Location and TimeSat 09.20.14 Cincy Corn Fest Food Booth (Music Council) 10:00 – 4:00 Corn Fest Parade (Marching Band) 10:00am10.20-31.14 Music Council Music T-Shirt Sale – All 7-12 Music StudentsFri/Sat 11.07-08.14* Junior High Area All-State (selected sts) Cortland HS Concert 11.02 @ 2:00Thu 11.20.14 Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner (various groups) gym 11:30-12:30Thu 12.04.14 Gr 3&4 Winter Concert In-School [time TBA]/Evening 7:00Tue 12.16.14 5/6 Band & Chorus Winter Concert 7:00Thu 12.18.14 7-12 Band & Choruses Winter Concert 7:00Fri 01.09.15 All County Chorus Pre-Rehearsal @ Cortland HS (selected students) 9:30am-11:30amFri/Sat 01.16-17.15 All County Chorus Festival @ Cortland HS Concert 01.18 @ 2:00pmFri/Sat 01.30-31.15 Senior High Area All-State (selected sts) @ Ithaca College

Concert 02.01 @ 2:00pmThu 02.05.15 Grade 3 & 4 Winter Concert in-school time TBA/ Evening concert 7pm Fri 02.27.15 All County Elem Band/HS Jazz Band Festival @ Homer Int. Concert @ 7:00pm Mon/Tue 03.09-10.15 All County Band Clinic @ Cortland HS [Held during school hours – date & time TBA]03.16-30.15 Music Dept Pie Sale - All 7-12 Music Sts (Delivery: 04.02)Tue 03.17.15 Music In Our Schools Concert (various groups) 7:00Tue 04.21.15 UPK Early Spring Concert 6:30 (no in-school concert)Tue 04.28.15* NYSSMA Majors Festival @ Skaneateles HS [Held during school hours – date & time TBA]Thu 04.30.15* NYSSMA Solo Showcase (NYSSMA soloists) Room 201 7:00Fri/Sat 05.01-02.15* NYSSMA Solo Festival [Location and dates TBA] (selected students) Tue 05.12.15 Gr 1&2 Late Spring Concert In-School [time TBD]/Evening 6:30pmTue 05.19.15 5/6 Band & Chorus Concert 7:00pmMon 05.25.15 Memorial Day Parades – Marching Band 8:00am – 11:30amTue 06.02.15* Elementary All-County Chorus Festival 5/6 Choruses @ Homer Int. 9:30am-11:30amThu 06.04.15 7-12 Band & Choruses Concert 7:00pmWed 06.18.15 Kindergarten Celebration 6:30pmThu 06.25.15 Graduation Rehearsal (7-12 Band) 1:00pmSat 06.27.15 Graduation (7-11 Band & SH Chorus) 1:00pmSat 07.04.15 4th of July Parade (Marching Band) 6:00pm

Bold events are mandatory for the indicated groups.*These state events are tentative pending the release of next year’s calendars.

Do You have a School-Owned Instrument at Home?

Sometimes when band students forget to bring their instrument from home, they borrow one of our spares. It’s possible that one of two of those got taken home as well! Please check around your home for any school-owned instruments that didn’t get turned back in. (You can tell an instrument is school-owned if its serial number is writ ten on the outside of the case.) You can drop them of f with Mrs. Shufelt at the Visitors’ Center, and she will make sure they get returned to the band room. Thank you so much! Mr. Koch, Instrumental Music.

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Food Sen$eIf You Eat You Qualify!

Cortland-Chenango Rural Services 607-863-3828

2704 Lower Cincinnatus Road, Cincinnatus, NY 13040 Pay with cash, check or food stamps

Order by: July 12th/Pick Up: July 25th *****(Bring a cooler!) ***Food Sense Delivery 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM***

Projected List for July – Regular Order $15.50 Chicken Thighs, 1.8 lbs (Avg.) Tilapia Fillets, 12 oz. Deli-Sliced Turkey, 10 oz. Hot Dogs, 1 lb.

Stuffed Rigatoni, 12 oz. Fresh Potato Salad, 16 oz. Peanut Butter, 18 oz. Mixed Vegetables, 11 oz.

Sliced Carrots, 15 oz. Applesauce, 15 oz. Fresh Produce Fresh Produce

July Specials 1. Beef Patties, 2 lbs for $7.00 2. Italian Sausage, 3 lbs. for $10.75 3. Chicken (Bnls/Sknl), 3 lbs. for $6.00 4. American Cheese, 5 lbs for $13.25

5. Salmon Fillets, (2)1lbs for $9.25 6. French Fries, 5 lbs. for $3.50 7. Hot Pockets, 12/8 oz sandwiches for $17.00

Specials Information

The Italian sausage is a sweet sausage and locally made in Utica, NY. The chicken breast is boneless, skinless and individually quick frozen.

The sliced American cheese is not individually wrapped. The salmon fillets contain two 16-ounce packages per special. The Philly cheese steak Hot Pockets contain 12 per special.

Support our Local Farmer’s Market OPEN Saturday 9 am to 12 pm

Come Visit our Vendors:Malcolm Brown - Brown AcresJim & Aggie Dedrick - J & A ProducePaul Halstead - Solon GardensIra Handwerker - Organic Rock FarmEric & Donna Smith - Woodmede AcresPatti Zering - Candy Apple RanchGlen TurnerElla Miller - Amish Crops August Food Sense: Order by August 16th; Pickup August 29th Starting August 15th: Back to School Clothes will be available School Supply Assistance available in August.

"Cortland-Chenango Rural Services would like to give a special "Thank You" to all who donated food and to the teen helpers who helped count and sort it all for the Feinstein Challenge. Your generosity is greatly appreciated."

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Cincinnatus Central School2809 Cincinnatus RoadCincinnatus, NY 13040Telephone: (607) 863-3200 www.cc.cnyric.org

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Cincinnatus Central School District: A community striving to meet all students’ needs, awaken their minds and touch their hearts.

Cincinnatus Central School DistrictBoard of Education

Peter BushRichard Dodge

Lisa HullJessica Latta

Nathan MetzlerMargaret Peri

Charles Winters

The Cincinnatus Central School District works to convey information to students, parents, businesses and community members in a variety of ways. One major source of information is the school district website which can be found on the Internet at www.cc.cnyric.org.

Another method of communication within the district is this publication, The Lion's Roar, which is produced by students enrolled in the high school course, Computer Publications. The newsletter is published entirely by students and the printing completed by OCM BOCES. In addition to the website and newsletter, there are also a variety of classroom newsletters, grade reports and parent memos sent home via students and/or mail.

The purpose of these communication tools is to share information about our district, to showcase student, faculty, and staff endeavors, as well as provide resources for students, parents, community members and faculty. We welcome input from all of the school community in making this communication more efficient and more valuable. In utilizing new technologies the district may want to post children's work or pictures on our website and/or in district publications. This could include photos, writings, artwork, or videos recorded for our in-house TV station. Parents or guardians who do NOT wish to have their child’s name and/or photograph on the district web site, in student video productions, in the newsletter or other publications, must notify the district in writing of their wishes. This must be done each school year. Please send any related correspondence to:

Cincinnatus Central SchoolComputer Department2809 Cincinnatus Road

Cincinnatus, NY 13040 orEmail: nrice@cc.cnyric.org

Notice RegardingDistrict Communications