News from Cambridge Jr./Sr. High School

May 2019

CLASS OF 2019 TOP GRADUATES

In addition to our top ten graduates, we have 17 seniors with a GPA of 90.0 or higher. They are: Olivia Begin, Daniel Blanchfield, Shannon Brainerd, Charlotte Butz, Tommy English, Nya Keith, Bella Korb, Brady Lybert,Max McLenithan, Jordan Moffitt, Cole Murray, Jacob Murray, Julia Salisbury, Katie Thomas, Lizzy Townes, Tori Vellucci, and Dominic Williams.

In the third quarter we had several students grades 7-12 achieve either principal’s honor, high honor, or honor status. The theme for the principal’s honor this quarter was “We’re Smart Cookies.” Each student achieving principal’s honor status was presented a packet of cookies. Their photo can be found on page 3 of this newsletter. The full list can be found under the “Junior Senior High” section of the school’s website www.cambridgecsd.org.

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Important Dates Science 8 written exam.....................6/3

Last day of classes for seniors...........................................6/13

Senior trip to Six Flags....................6/14

Senior picnic at Brown’s Beach...................................6/17

Last day of classes for grades 7-11........................................6/17

NYS Regents exams..............6/18-6/25

Baccalaureate at St. Patrick’s Church.........................6/23 Awards Night....................................6/27

Graduation.........................................6/28

Congratulations to our Class of 2019. Our top ten graduates are: Front row (l. - r..) Autumn Headwell, Rhiannon Darling (Valedictorian), Natalie Giordano, Cassandra Bovie (Salutatorian), Leah Jaffe Back row: (l. - r.) Tre Rossi, Jackson Hagadorn, Alex Hommel, Nethanel Woodcock, Daniel Maguire

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations to the students selected as Student of the Quarter for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. They are (l. - r.) Max McLenithan (12), Aidan Czub (11), Charlie Dill (10), Jessie McCauley (9), Lexi Alpy (8), Adeline Record (7)

Congratulations to Dylan Bruce for placing first at the Area III SkillsUSA Championship in the “Action Skills” competition. The event was held April 24-26 at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY.

Dylan is enrolled in the WSWHE BOCES CTE Environmental Conservation and Forestry program at the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs. His presentation was how to safely load a dozer to be transported. Dylan will travel to Louisville, KY where he will compete in the SkillsUSA National Championship June 24-28, and then return home just in time for the graduation commencement.

Dylan is also the co-president of the FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter at the F. Donald Myers Education Center.

Congratulations to Autumn Headwell for being selected as one of the AASBA’s (Adirondack Area School Board Association) scholarship recipients. The scholarship is in the amount of $300.

Congratulations to (l. - r.) Isabella Dill, Isabella Korb, and Max McLenithan. Their original artwork was selected for publication in the WSWHE BOCES 33rd annual Talent Unlimited journal.

A recognition ceremony was held at SUNY Adirondack on the evening of May 15, with all of the students’ work on exhibit. Each student was given a copy of the journal featuring their work.

Isabella Dill’s published piece was a pencil drawn self-portrait. Isabella Korb’s was a photograph titled “Infinite.” Max McLenithan had two photographs “Morning Dew” and “Antique by Default” accepted into the journal.

“WE’RE SMART COOKIES”

7th grade: (Front row l.-r.) Adeline Record, Haviah Edwards, Lillian Nichols, Emily Lathrop, Gavin Krizan, Weston Nolan(Back row l.-r.) Josha Roopnarine, Nicole Robinson, Cadence Goodman, Anna Bailey, Ezden Koopmann, Jackson Thomas, Noah Burke, Griffin KindelAbsent from photo: Chaylyn Harrington, Bryce Keith

8th grade: (Front row l.-r.) Madelaine Wiedl, Olivia Record, Lexi Alpy, Zoey Thomayer, Emma Townsend, Tristann Crandall, Olivia Fiske(Back row l.-r.) Isaac Wilkins, Kobe McManus, Andrew Berthiaume, Johanna Lynip, Lauren Archambreault, Zackery Olvera, Abraham Edwards

9th grade: (l.-r.) Molly Czub, Madeline Phillips, Kordehlia Koopmann, Anna Schiele, Stasia Epler, Chelle Daniels, Hope ChinianAbsent from photo: Clara Foster

10th grade: (Front row l.-r.) Ruth Nolan, Zoe Jansen, Anna McNulty, Emma Haynes, Bailey Webster, Madeline Flint, Maria Teal, McKayla McLenithan(Back row l.-r.) Fiona Mooney, Lillian Phillips, Sophia Phillips, Zayden Jansen, Owen Hall, Ori Baker-Porazinski, Canaan Cassano, Keaton Cossey, Madison Price, McKeila Cooney, Marissa Hansen

11th grade: (Front row l.-r.) Vanessa Evans, Eden Bailey, Gabe Sgambettera, Ajanta Deibel, Calvin Schneider, Abigail Maher, Mallory Brownell, (Back row l.-r.): Zachary Reynolds, Hezakiah St. Gelais, Jordan Brown, Matthew Romack, Soyer Mattson, Alice Roosevelt, Anna Headwell Absent from photo: Stephanie Brownell and Adrianna Roarke

12th grade: (Front row l.-r.) Nethanel Woodcock, Nya Keith, Tori Vellucci, Rhiannon Darling, Katelynn Weeden, Charlotte Butz, Leah Jaffe(Back row l.-r.) : Daniel Blanchfield, Alex Hommel, Jacob Murray, Tommy English, Daniel Maguire, Autumn Headwell Absent from photo: Olivia Begin, Cassy Bovie, Natalie Giordano, Bella Korb, Max McLenithan, Jordan Moffitt, Tre Rossi, Keana Sherwin, Lizzy Townes, Dominic Williams

Produced in cooperation with WSWHE BOCES Communications Services

Farm to Table Cooking (Grades 7-8) - Ms. Andrew Students will learn to cook a variety of dishes using locally grown products. Students will also have the opportunity to visit some of the farms where the products are grown and/or made. Monday-ThursdayJuly 22-August 1Session A: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Session B: 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

Biking - Mr. Luke July 1-3, 8-11, 15-18 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Hiking - Mr. Luke July 23, 25 30 & August 1, 6, 8, 9 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Cambridge Floating Classroom - Mr. ButzThis outdoor classroom opportunity will allow students to conduct real scientific research on nearby Hedges Lake, utilizing the CCS Floating Classroom, which is a 20 foot pontoon boat owned, operated, and maintained by CCS. The boat is equipped with water quality testing and underwater surveying equipment. The students will learn the techniques of water quality analysis and underwater exploration. Session 1 July 22 & 23; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Session 2 July 24 & 25; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

CCS Summer Archaeology Field School (Grades 9-12 & accelerated grade 8 science students - Mr. ButzThe course provides students the opportunity to learn archaeological fieldwork techniques. Students will conduct archaeological field work at local sites including Shays’ Settlement in Sandgate, VT, founded by Captain Daniel Shays in 1787. Session 1 July 16 & 17; 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Session 2 July 18 & 19 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Camp NaNoWriMo - Creative WritingAn opportunity for students to write their own novels, memoirs, short stories, poetry, or screenplays. This course covers writing elements, techniques, mentor text study, sharing work, and publishing. Tuesdays & Thursdays July 9 - August 151 p.m. - 3 p.m.

ENRICHMENT COURSES - SUMMER 2019Field Biology (Grades 7-12) - Mrs. GiffordThe class will provide students with scientific field experience in identifying species, collecting and analyzing data, and contributing to a growing database of species identified at the CCS biopreserve and surrounding areas. Monday - Friday July 22 - August 211:30 a.m. 2 p.m.

The Great War, 1914-1918 - Mr. SalisburyAn opportunity for students to dive deeper in the study of World War I, a topic with complex causes, dramatic battles, and dire consequences. Monday - Thursday July 15 - August 11 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Forensics - Ms. LozierStudents will be immersed in the challenging complexities of crime scene investigation. Teams will work together to solve the mystery of a mock crime scene by gathering evidence, studying the clues, and analyzing data. July 16 - 18 & 23-258 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Project-Based Learning for the Real World - Mrs. Gifford Students will identify a real world problem that they are interested in and develop a possible solution. Researching their topic could include examining existing information, expert interviews, designing and constructing a model, and any other creative means they can develop. The class will encourage individual creativity and work, as well as work as a group to solve problems. July 9-12 and 16-19, 10am-2pm

Why Compare Anatomy? - Mrs. GerardiHands-on opportunity to study the similarities and differences in the anatomy of various species. Students will dissect an earthworm, grasshopper, frog, fish, turtle, rabbit, and fetal pig, while gaining a rudimentary understanding of physiology. July 9-12 and 16-19, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

For more information about any of our exciting summer offerings, or to register for a class, please contact the teacher of the class. Their e-mail and phone extension can be found at www.cambridgecsd.org.

Deadline for registration: Wednesday, June 26