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HH INSDALEIGHLIGHTSVol. 8, Issue 5 January 2008

Mrs. Kane’s fi fth- and sixth-grade science students had the opportunity to explore the Star Lab in late November. To prepare for their trip into the infl atable planetarium, the classes made star cards, worked with star maps and learned Native American and Greek myths that pertained to some of the major constellations they would see in the dome. Their next challenge is to take what they learned in the classroom and the Star Lab and see what constellations they can fi nd in the actual night sky.

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2 Hinsdale Highlights January 2008

As we celebrate the arrival of 2008, I would like to take some time to refl ect on our academic improvements during the year of 2007. While not increasing scores in all subjects at all grade levels, we continue to make progress and strive for consistency.

Elementary: With the standardized assessments in grades 3-8, the goal is to have students at scores of 3 and 4, working on and above grade level. Below are testing areas and the percentage of students performing at those levels during the 2006-07 year:

GRADE ENGLISH / MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL LANGUAGE ARTS STUDIESGrade 3 66% 88%Grade 4 77% 76% 100%Grade 5 79% 78% 94%Grade 6 71% 62%Grade 7 32% 49%

Grade 8 73% 52% 90% 59%

As you can see, some of the scores slip in the later years, although there were 20-point percentage increases in both 4th and 8th grade English Language Arts, and continued progress in 4th and 8th grade science and social studies.

High School: These are the passing Regents test results, both for 2007 and 2006. Again, improvements have been made in many areas. Students need to pass these Regents exams in order to graduate: English, Global and U.S. History, Math A or Algebra and one Science.

2007 2006English 11 89% 88%Earth Science 75% 79%Global History 70% 67%U.S. History 80% 88%Math A 84% 55%Math B 50% 44%Living Environment 97% 88%Chemistry 100% 91%Physics 93% 100%French 100% 100%Spanish 100% 100%

We applaud our successes and will continue in the new year of 2008 to make further strides in the areas of academics, char-acter, civility, and career readiness.

Working Together for the Benefi t of Hinsdale Children,

Judi McCarthy, Superintendent

dministration reaNotes from the Superintendent

Refl ecting on our academic progress


Congratulations to our 2007 Area All-State selectees! Pictured in group photo (l-r) are Shaughn Bryant (HS mixed chorus, tenor), Devin Kinney (HS band, tuba), Chelsea Fitzpatrick (HS band, saxophone), Stephen Cledgett (HS band, trombone), Leigh Ann Cledgett (HS band, fl ute), Chrisania Linderman (HS band, clarinet), Nadine Dyskant-Miller (HS band, fl ute), Jade McCutcheon (HS band, fl ute). In the photo above is Molly Petrinec (JH band, clarinet), and in the photo at left is Katie Fitzpatrick (HS mixed chorus, soprano). The festival took place on Nov. 16 and 17 at Southside High School in Elmira. The music department salutes you, along with all of your friends and teachers!

Two group counseling opportunities are coming up at St. Bonaventure University. The fi rst is an Autism Group that has a three-pronged approach:

1. Parent Education and Support Group

Assist members to understand their • child’s disorderExplore member’s feelings, • thoughts and behavior in regard to the child’s disorder; identify own needsAddress changes in behavior and • roles within the familiesAssist parents in maneuvering • through social and educational systemsEducate members and provide • support

2. Sibling Support GroupExplore members’ feelings and • thoughts about their siblingsAddress changes in behavior and •

roles within the familiesExplore and deal with social re-• sponses to their siblingsEducate members and provide • support

3. Youth Social Skills GroupAssess members’ social strengths • and needsDevelop and improve social skills• Educate members and provide • support

Parent orientation for the Autism Group is Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6-7 p.m. in Plassmann Hall, fi rst fl oor; groups begin on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 6-7 p.m. and run for eight weeks.

The second group is a Wellness Group, which is a family education and youth psychosocial group with the follow-ing goals:

To assist children, youth and their • families to learn healthy eating and

physical activity habitsTo understand and correct reasons • for eating and inactivityTo address social stereotypes of • and responses to children and youth who are overweight, and de-velop coping strategies to respond to these reactions

Written clearance from the family physician is required for all children participating in physical activities in children’s groups.

Parent orientation for the Wellness Group is Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 6-7 p.m. in Plassmann Hall, fi rst fl oor; groups begin on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 from 6-7 p.m. and run for eight weeks.

A maximum donation of $100 per family is appreciated for a semester of services.

Questions about the groups may be ad-dressed to Jennifer Sylor, Clinic Coordina-tor, at 716-375-7670.

HCS talent shines at All-State Festival

SBU offers counseling groups on autism and wellness


By Sharon Bushnell and Jennifer Bergstrom

When readers fi t what they have read into what they already know, or have experienced, they are using schema. The students in fi rst and second grade are do-ing just that. They are using a lot of new vocabulary with their reading, such as schema, text to self connections, and text to text connections. The children are learn-ing that “reading is thinking.”

The purpose of this strategy is for readers to comprehend better when they actively think about and apply: their prior knowledge of the book’s topic, their own experiences, and the world around them.

Your child will become profi cient in many different comprehension strategies throughout the year using a variety of books.

To help your child make connections while they are reading, ask him/her the following questions:

What does the book remind you 1. of?What do you know about the 2. book’s topic?Does this book remind you of 3. another book?Look at all these connections 4. you’ve made! Are there some that help you better understand the facts? When you think about your thinking, what do you notice about how background knowledge helps you decide what’s important to remember? Good for you! You’ve just thought 5. about how these two books are related. Why is it important to use your understanding about one book

to get at the meaning of another book?

Students in Mrs. Bergstrom’s class drew a poster of what “schema” means to them. The one the class decided to use throughout the year was designed by fi rst-grader Jordan Hughes (shown above). He believes “schema is a like a train, pulling my ideas together.”

Mrs. Bushnell’s class would like to congratulate Jordan for submitting such a fantastic “big idea.” Big Ideas are created when a student is able to connect their schema and the text to create a much more complex link.

After reading “Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon, Mrs. Bushnell’s second grade stu-dents brainstormed several possible “big ideas” that are imbedded within the text. After much discussion, the class realized that although this story seems to be about a lost bat that acts like a bird, it is really teaching us to be true to our inner self. In addition, it shows us the importance of ap-preciating the differences in people. Now those are some big ideas!

These are just some of the wonderful things that are happening when our fi rst and second graders use their schema to become great readers.

When the weather outside is frightful ... turn to books to brighten the season. And, if cabin fever sets in during winter, take a moment to read aloud with your fam-ily. You can all escape to another world without snow boots and mittens.

The tips below offer fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confi dent reader.

Make books special• . Turn reading into something special. Take your kids to the library, help them get their own library card, read with them, and buy books as gifts. Get them to read to another one• .

Find ways to encourage your child to pick up another book. Introduce him or her to a series, like The Boxcar Children or Harry Potter.Talk about what you see and • do. Talk about everyday activities to build your child’s background knowledge, which is crucial to lis-tening and reading comprehension. Keep up a running chatter while cooking together, visiting some-thing new or after a TV show.Teach your child some “mind • tricks.” Show your child how to summarize a story in a few

sentences, or how to make predic-tions about what might happen next. Both strategies help a child comprehend and remember.Are we there yet? • Use the time spent in the car for word play. Talk about how jam means something you put on toast as well as cars stuck in traffi c. How many other homonyms can your child think of? When kids are highly familiar with the meaning of a word, they have less diffi culty reading it.

For more information and strategies, go to www.ReadingRockets.org

Students get the scoop on schema

Tips for parents to get youngsters reading


NOVEMBER Adopt Budget Development Calendar (11/28/07)

DECEMBER Publish Budget Development Calendar in January Newsletter

JANUARY Budget Reports:

Operations and Maintenance • Transportation• Insurance • Debt Service• Central Offi ce Budget•

FEBRUARY Budget Reports:

Instructional• Non-Instructional• Extra-Curricular/Co-Curricular/Athletics• Benefi ts•

BOCES Service Requests

MARCH Budget Reports:

Instructional• Suppliesa) Textbooksb) Equipmentc)

Final BOCES Projections• Bargaining Unit/Building Priorities•

APRIL Line-By-Line Review of Tentative Budget-Expenditures • and Revenues Review of Tax Base• Review of Potential Tax Rates• Review/Adopt 2008-2009 Budget•

MAY Budget Hearing Date (TBD)• Annual Meeting/Public Vote/Election (05/20/08)• Accept Results of Public Vote (05/28/08)•

Transportation Talk ... by Jay Ballard

I would like to take a moment to talk about safe loading, unloading and crossing of school bus passengers. Drivers train the students to stand back as the bus comes to a stop at the bus stop and to wait until the door opens. This is key, especially in the winter when it is slippery. Staying back means at least 10 feet or more from the shoulder of the road to be safe.

It is also a good idea for all passengers to look both ways and look at the bus driver for instructions before they start to-ward the bus. The driver is watching for a lot of things when they are loading and un-loading. Sometimes there are blind spots, so your child should be on the lookout for danger as well. If there is danger, the driver will honk the horn and your child is trained to go back to where they started and watch the driver for instructions.

If your child crosses the road to get on or off the bus, the driver gives them daily instruction on proper and safe crossing. Remind your child to always make eye contact with the driver, watch for signals from the driver, and watch for traffi c. With teamwork from parents, children and the bus drivers, it can be an extremely safe ride.

Driver Profi le: Mr. Kelly Putt, Bus 73, started his days at Hinsdale Central as a young scholar. In 1994, he was hired at Hinsdale Central for the position of “outside yard work.” In 1996, he started driving school bus as a substitute driver and he went full time a few years later. He enjoys spending time with his two children and taking hunting trips. We love to hear stories about “the one that got away.” Mr. Putt is good-natured and good-hearted. He takes great pride in driving safely and enjoys driving sports teams to events, especially the Color Guard. Next time you see Elmer (Mr. Putt), wish him luck on getting that 30-point buck!

2008-2009 HCS Board of EducationBudget Development Calendar


Rewarding good grades Rewarding good grades & attendance& attendance


January Regents Coming Soon!Regents Exams will be given Tuesday,

Jan. 22, through Friday, Jan. 25. Sign-ups for students will be taken in the guidance offi ce after Christmas vacation. If you are not sure whether your son or daughter needs to make up an exam, feel free to contact Mr. Cuddy 557-2227, ext. 421.

In order to graduate with a Regents di-ploma, a student must pass (65% or better) a minimum of fi ve state tests: one science (usually Earth Science or Living Environ-ment), Math A/Algebra, Global Studies, ELA (English) and U.S. History. Addi-tionally, a passing variance of 55-64% is allowed for some students. The number of variances depends on when the students began ninth grade. If they were freshmen in: 2003 or 2004, the variance applies to any exam; 2005, the variance can be used for three exams; 2006, the variance can apply to two exams; and 2007, the vari-ance can be used on one exam. Starting in 2008, all Regents’ exams will require a score of 65% or better for passage.

College AcceptancesBryan Bean NASCAR TechAllison Dzuroff Slippery RockAshley Crytzer Slippery RockJustine Karst Youngstown StateChelsea Fitzpatrick MercyhurstBrittney Wielke HilbertBrandon Folland Univ. of Pitt. at Bradford, Hilbert

FAFSA Step-by-StepFAFSA applications are available in

the guidance offi ce on a very limited basis ... Please apply online at www.fafsa.edu! Come see Mr. Cuddy with any questions.

How can I pay for my private college education? The answer is simple: if you need fi nancial aid to help meet college costs, you are very likely to receive it. Many colleges also offer merit scholar-ships where fi nancial need is not a factor. Always apply for aid and meet deadlines.

Step 1 - Check with each college’s fi nancial aid offi ce to determine which forms you need to fi le. Don’t wait to be accepted to a college before fi ling for fi -nancial aid. File early to ensure that you’re considered for all available funding.

The most important forms are:• FAFSA (Free Application for Fed-

eral Student Aid) – Everyone applying for federal, and most other fi nancial aid, must complete this form. File on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or by mail.

• NYS Express TAP Grant and Scholarship Application (ETA) – NYS residents attending a college in state use this free form with the FAFSA to apply for a NYS TAP grant, and to request payment for NYS scholarship awards. If you list a NYS college on your FAFSA, you will receive a TAP ETA (by mail if you use the paper FAFSA, or you will be prompted to complete the TAP ETA on-line if you complete the on-line FAFSA).

• PROFILE – Some colleges may ask you to fi le this form to be considered for college-funded aid (the college’s own grants and scholarships). There is a fee for fi ling this form.

• College-specifi c fi nancial aid ap-plication – Some colleges may ask you to complete their own fi nancial aid applica-tion to be considered for their college-funded grants, scholarships and loans. The FAFSA and the PROFILE forms are available in the guidance offi ce or online (see page 12 of the form for the Web ad-dresses). Request the college’s own fi nan-cial aid application, if required. See pages 16-18 of the form for college addresses and phone numbers. Follow each college’s fi ling requirements and deadlines.

Step 2 - Complete and mail the FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan.1 of your senior year. If your family hasn’t yet completed income tax returns, estimate income as accurately as possible. You’ll have the opportunity to make corrections later. If you’re a NYS resident applying to colleges in state, make sure you include a New York college on your FAFSA to begin application for a NYS TAP grant. Complete any other fi nancial aid forms re-quired by the colleges. Meet all deadlines. Keep a copy of all forms you fi le. By fi ling the FAFSA, you will be considered for:

Grants and scholarships from • private colleges and universities (some colleges may require an ad-ditional form)Federal Pell Grant•

Federal Supplemental Educational• Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Work-Study (FWS)• Job programs from private colleges • and universitiesFederal Perkins Loan• Federal Stafford Loan or Federal • Direct LoanLoan programs from private col-• leges and universities

Step 3 - You’ll receive your Federal Student Aid Report (SAR) approximately 30 days after submitting your FAFSA. The SAR will be sent in the mail if you fi le the paper FAFSA. If you fi le electronically and provide a valid e-mail, the SAR will be sent via e-mail. A paper SAR acknowl-edgement will be sent if a valid e-mail address is not provided. Review your SAR’s information carefully. Follow the directions to correct any errors.

Step 4 - In the spring (usually March or April), you’ll receive fi nancial aid “awards” or “packages” from the colleges that have offered you of grants, scholar-ships, work-study and loans to help you meet college expenses. Determine your “net cost” by subtracting from tuition, fees, room and board (if you’re living on campus), all grants and scholarships, plus the total amount of your loans.

Step 5 - Review your fi nancial aid award letters and compare your net costs. Follow the colleges’ instructions to ac-cept or reject the offers of admission and fi nancial aid, usually by May 1. Then, review your fi nancial aid with your chosen college. In particular:

• Follow up on your loans. Check with your college fi nancial aid offi ce for their student and parent loan application proce-dures. Know what you are borrowing and the repayment terms.

• NYS students attending college in state: Follow up on your NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) grants. Review, and if necessary, correct the data on your Express TAP Application (ETA) sent to you by NYSHESC.

Step 6 - You must apply to renew your fi nancial aid each year—on time—or risk losing it! Check your college’s deadlines.

from Mr. Gary Cuddy, 7-12 Guidance Counselor


Hurry and get your tickets, the Wizards are coming! The French Club is proud to an-nounce that on Jan. 9, the Harlem Wizards will play the Hinsdale faculty and alumni in a fund-raising basketball event. This fun-fi lled family event will start at 7 p.m. and take place in the Hinsdale gymnasium. There will be refreshments, drawings, souvenirs and a free autograph session.

The Harlem Wizards offer a high-fl ying, acrobatic and slam-dunking event. Their roster features college standouts, street ball legends and stars of Nike Free-style Commercials. Names like “Tojo,” “A-Train,” “Broadway,” “Mr. Handles,” and “The Rocket Man” are associated with the Wizards experience. Their com-petition will be stiff as Hinsdale counters with the likes of: “Slammin’ Schulze,” “Clutch Man Cuddy,” “Mayhem Martel,” “Never Miss Griff,” “Skilz Blocher,” “Hunter the Hammer,” “The Legend Noll,” and the newest addition - “Bad Boy Bauer” - just to name a few.

Tickets may be purchased at the main offi ce or Greater Olean Chamber of Com-merce. Advance-purchase student tickets are available for $8 and advance-purchase tickets for adults cost $10. Buying your tickets the day of the event will cost $2 more, so don’t delay as seating is limited. For more information or questions, please contact Mr. Blendinger at 557–2227, ext. 265. See you there!

BOARD

BRIEFSNovember 2007

The Wizards are coming; get tickets now!

MINUTESApproved minutes of Business Meeting • of October 24, 2007 and Workshop Meeting of November 14, 2007

FINANCIALApproved Warrants for the A-Fund • Approved Warrants for the C-Fund • Approved Warrants for the F-Fund• Approved Warrants for the Capital • Fund Approved Budget Status• Approved Treasurer’s Report for • October 2007Approved Extra Classroom Activity • Fund Approved refunding school taxes to • Christopher & Tami Mooney per Real Property Tax Offi ce in Little Valley

PERSONNELApproved Shelly Folland as a substitute • aide and cafeteria monitorApproved Katelynn Kelly as a non-• certifi ed teacher substitute for grades 3-6Appointed Andrea Fidurko, who • is certifi ed in the area of Special Education, Grades K-12, to the position of Special Education teacherApproved Edwin Ewing, Jr. as a • substitute bus driver

Approved Dawn Hasper as a substitute • teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATIONApproved the recommendations and • placements by the Subcommittee on Special Education

DISTRICTFirst & second reading of Policy #6230 • – “Professional Certifi cation: 175 Hours of Professional Development Requirement.”First & second reading of Regulation • #6230R – “Professional Certifi cation: 175 Hours of Professional Development Requirement.”Approved Budget Calendar for • 2007-2008Approved partnering with the Town •

of Hinsdale and the Hinsdale Board of Fire Commissioners to build a new shared facility through the New York State Department of State for funding through the Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant ProgramApproved discarding of a total of 34 • textbooks with various titles

SUPERINTENDENT“Healthy & Bright, A Baby and A.

Young Child Fair”Submission of Application for B.

approval of Final Plans and Specifi cations to SED

NYSSBA Convention, Oct 25-27C. Veteran’s Day ceremony on Nov. 9D. Participation in Government class E.

held Candidate ForumTree pruning in the next few weeksF. “Education Reimagined” seminar G.

November 27th

Star Lab ExpeditionH. Report on the After-School Study I.

CenterMentoring booklet discussedJ.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONAdjourned to Executive Session•

ADJOURNMENTReturned to the Meeting and Adjourned•


By Donna Rice Hughes,President of Enough is Enough

Never give out personal information (such as name, age, address, phone number, 1. school, town, password, schedule) or fi ll out questionnaires or any forms online. Never meet in person with anyone you have met online. 2. Do not enter chat rooms. 3. Do not tell anyone online where you will be or what you will be doing without 4. Mom and/or Dad’s permission. Never respond to or send e-mail to new people you meet online. Talk to your par-5. ents fi rst so that they can check it out. Be careful not to go into a new online area that is going to cost additional money 6. without fi rst getting Mom and/or Dad’s permission. Never send, without Mom and/or Dad’s permission, a picture over the Internet or 7. via regular mail to anyone you’ve met on the Internet. Don’t buy or order products online or give out any credit card information online 8. without Mom and/or Dad’s permission. Never respond to any e-mail or chat conversation that makes you uncomfortable. 9. End such an experience by logging off and telling Mom and/or Dad as soon as pos-sible. Always tell Mom and/or Dad about something you saw, intentionally or uninten-10. tionally, that is upsetting.

For Parents OnlyEstablish online rules and an agreement with your child about Internet use at home • and outside of the home (i.e., at a friend’s house, at school, at the library, etc.) Spend time online alongside your child and establish an atmosphere of trust regard- • ing computer usage and online activities. Place your computer in an area of your home where you can easily supervise your • child’s Internet activity. Regularly ask your kids about their online friends and activities. Role play with • your child various dangerous scenarios that they could encounter online. Implement software tools to protect your family from the intrusion of inappropriate • content and sexual predators.Recognize that chat rooms are the playground of today’s sexual predator. Do not • allow your children to into chat rooms. Block instant/personal messages from people you and your child don’t know. • Regularly check your child’s buddy list to ensure that it has not been altered. • Do not permit your child to have an online profi le. With this restriction, he or she • will not be listed in directories and is less likely to be approached in chat rooms where pedophiles often search for prey (some online service providers such as America Online, offer subscribers online profi les). Check with your child’s school to see if student projects, artwork, or photos (where • material is identifi ed by name) are being put on school home pages. Schools often want to post school newsletters or sports scores, but every time a name or photo is displayed, there is vulnerability. Schools need to be reminded of that risk and encouraged to allow access to student activities posted on the school’s Web site by password only. Monitor the amount of time your child spends on the Internet, and at what times • of day. Excessive time online, especially at night, may indicate a problem. Remind your child that Internet use is a privilege, not a right. Watch for changes in your child’s behavior (mention of adults you don’t know, • secretiveness, inappropriate sexual knowledge, sleeping problems, etc.). Report any content or activity that you suspect as illegal or criminal to local law • enforcement and to a cybercrime hotline.

(Printed with permission from the author—see the Web site www.protectkids.com)

If anyone has greeting cards that they would like to donate to Mrs. Mikowicz’s classroom, they would be appreciated. We use the covers to create 3-D shapes. Please drop the cards off in the main offi ce and designate them to go to Room 57.

In compliance with the U.S. Envi-ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), we performed asbestos re-inspections of our school building for asbestos containing building materials. The inspection fi ndings are in the asbestos management plan and are on fi le in the school administrative offi ce.

The EPA requires us to perform re-inspections of the asbestos materials every three years. Six-month inspections are performed during the school year.

All asbestos material in the school remains in good condition and we will continue to manage them in place as rec-ommended by EPA guidelines.

You are welcome to view these materi-als anytime during normal school hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) If you have any questions about asbestos in our buildings, call 557-2227, ext. 403.

Asbestos reinspection complete

B O B C A T B I T E S

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Please Obey No Parking Zones

Whether it be helping with selling 50/50 tickets at a basketball game or making baked goods to sell at a basketball game or making phone calls to recruit parents - WE NEED YOUR HELP! Call 557-2227 ext.400 for more information or to sign up.

This is to remind drivers that vehicles should not be standing and/or parked in the NO PARKING area in front of the school. It is for the safety of our students and staff as they walk in and out of the building, and also complies with the Hin-sdale Fire Department’s request for access during an emergency. Compliance the no-parking zone is mandatory. The Cattarau-gus County Sheriff’s offi ce may patrol in order to enforce this regulation. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Rules of the Road: Top 10 things to teach children to keep them safe online


To help prepare students for the ELA and the Regents exam in English, and to add to their information base, all students in grades 7-12 are required to read Ac-celerated Reader books each quarter of the school year. To earn credit, they must score 60% or better on the computerized tests.

Grade 7 - For the second marking period, students are to read two or more books for a total of 12 or more points. For full credit, tests must be taken by Tuesday, Jan. 15. Tests taken after Jan. 15, but by Friday, Jan. 18, will receive a reduced grade of 50%.

ELEMENTARY FIRST QUARTERHigh Honor Roll

(94.1 – 100)Grade 3 (Bauer) - Jacob Carey, Anna-

Elisabeth RossGrade 4 (Badanes) - Bayly GobienGrade 4 (Mattern) - Matthew Peter-

son, Tessa WhitesideGrade 6 (Kane) - Whitney KentGrade 6 (Sliger) - Melissa Harris

Honor Roll (89.1 – 94.0)

Grade 3 (Bauer) - Cheyenne Carpen-ter, Michael Chapman, Jullie-Anne Deck-

man, Cheyenne Lawrence, Jacob Moshier, Herbert Randall II, Aubrianna Weber

Grade 3 (Jurewicz) - Alecsy Howell, Kaleb Kastler, Joseph Peterson

Grade 4 (Badanes) - Justin Huber, Christopher Ogden

Grade 4 (Mattern) - Daniel MacomberGrade 5 (Blinn) - Nicole Carey, Aiko

Cordova, Thomas Crino, Derek Follett, Bayli Pascucci

Grade 5 (Pittman) - Brittany Fair, Jesse Giberson, Nathan Williams

Grade 6 (Kane) - Michael WilliamsGrade 6 (Sliger) - Ashlee Putt

HIGH SCHOOL FIRST QUARTERHigh Honor Roll

(94.1 – 100)Grade 11 - Steven Kenney, Jordan

KentGrade 10 - Timothy CrinoGrade 9 - Taylor Kent, Dustin MendellGrade 7 - Jonathan Cledgett

Honor Roll (89.1 – 94.0)

Grade 12 - Douglas Bean, Stephen Cledgett, Dustin Coykendall, Allison Dzuroff, Chelsea Fitzpatrick, Brittany Holdridge, Justine Karst, Ashley Keesler, Bobbie Kent, Michelle McCutcheon, Jamie Murray, Brittney Wielkie

Grade 11 - Lacey Cassidy, Mallory

Grade 8 - For the second marking period, students are to read two or more books for a total of 12 or more points. For full credit, tests must be taken by Tuesday, Jan. 15. Tests taken after Jan. 15, but by Friday, Jan. 18, will receive a reduced grade of 50%.

Grade 9 - For the second marking pe-riod, students are to read one book - level fi ve or higher - for six or more points. For full credit, tests must be taken by Tues-day, Jan. 8. Tests taken after Jan. 8, but by Friday, Jan. 11, will receive a reduced grade of 50%.

Grade 12 - For the second marking period, students are to read one book for 10 or more points. The book is to be approved by the teacher. For full credit, they will write a paper, there will be no test. The deadline will be set by the teacher.

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News fromStudent Council

Ginter, Paige Kent, Jasmine Krawczyk, Barton Walton, Ashley Warfi eld

Grade 10 - Leigh Ann Cledgett, Brent Liberati, Samantha Marcellin, Kaitlyn Putt

Grade 9 - Michaela Ginter, Chelsea Kuhs, Alison Patronek

Grade 7 - Matthew Davis

Merit Roll (84.1 – 89.0)

Grade 12 - Justin Carr, Ashley Crytzer, April Elliott, Brandon Folland, Kala Fos-ter, Crysania Linderman, Brian-Charles Lovell, Jade McCutcheon, Dustin Wash-ington, Timothy Wilson

Grade 11 - Marvin Dusterhus, Cory Ellis, Cody Giberson, Kylene Lovell, Stephanie Miller, Emily Rohl

Grade 10 - Shaughn Bryant, Erika Crytzer-Isaman, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Patrick Folland, Mark Hellwig, Steven Jackson, Devin Kinney, Jericca Linder-man, Brian MacNeal, Deanmartin Ma-comber, Alexandria McLaughlin, Erica Parker, Roselynn Reid

Grade 9 - Leanne Baer, Megan Bean, Alexandria Bump, Jordyn Shaw

Grade 8 - Ryan Crino, Melinda Drab-ant, Kylee Fye, Amberlee Krawczyk, Daniel Krawczyk, Briana Linderman

Grade 7 - Matthew Bysiek, Lance Easton, Victoria Geuder, Kristyn Hayman, Alysha Kenney, Danielle Kenney

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Don’t throw away that empty ink cartridge!

The Student Council is helping the environment by recycling ink cartridges. Bring the empty cartridge to school so that it can be recycled and remanufactured. The environment is helped and the Student Council will earn money.


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Pizz

a, Sa

lad, V

egeta

ble, F

ruit

11 Waffl

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ausa

ge, C

erea

l, Toa

st,

Juice

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andw

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acar

oni a

nd

Chee

se, R

oll, S

alad

14 Cere

al, To

ast, J

uice

Hot D

og, F

renc

h Frie

s, Sa

lad, F

ruit

15 Fren

ch To

ast, C

erea

l, Juic

e

Chick

en N

ugge

ts, F

renc

h Frie

s, Fr

uit

16 Brea

kfast

Pizz

a, Ce

real,

Toas

t, Juic

e

Hot H

am &

Che

ese S

andw

ich,

Vege

table,

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it

18 Panc

akes

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sage

, Cer

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oast,

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ice

Tuna

Fish

or E

gg S

alad S

andw

ich,

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table,

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uit

21 NO S

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Martin

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22 Scra

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real,

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ice

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23 Fren

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w/S

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s, Ro

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lad, F

ruit

24 Hot P

ocke

t, Cer

eal, T

oast,

Juice

Pizz

a, Sa

lad, V

egeta

ble, F

ruit

3 Omele

t, Cer

eal, T

oast,

Juice

Pizz

a, Ve

getab

le, S

alad,

Fruit

25 Waffl

e, S

ausa

ge, C

erea

l, Toa

st,

Juice

Fish S

andw

ich, M

acar

oni a

nd

Chee

se, R

oll, S

alad

28 NO S

CHOO

L

Staff

Dev

elopm

ent D

ay

17 Scra

mbled

Egg

s, Ce

real,

Toas

t, Ju

ice

Pizz

a, Sa

lad, V

egeta

ble, F

ruit

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ruit j

uice s

erve

d w/br

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% w

hite,

1% ch

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ailab

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ily. G

rab-

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fast a

vaila

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out n

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to al

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educ

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ualift

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.25, b

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fast $

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the op

erati

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prog

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that

feed c

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be di

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ainst

beca

use o

f rac

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natio

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you b

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rite im

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to De

pt. of

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ashin

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D.C.

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New

Year

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Staff

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29 Panc

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, Sau

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table,

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Hinsdale Central School3701 Main StreetHinsdale, NY 14743www.hinsdale.wnyric.org

BOARD OF EDUCATIONJohn Fitzpatrick - PresidentBobbi Jo Kent - Vice PresidentJohn AmesMark Ash Jeffrey Hewitt

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION Judi McCarthy, SuperintendentLaurie Edmonston, Principal Pre-K to 12Jennifer Jaquith, Business Administrator Andrea McLaughlin, Director of Pupil Personnel Services

POSTAL PATRON LOCAL

NON PROFITORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAIDPermit No. 1

Hinsdale, NY 14743

JANUARY CALENDARJan. 1 No School – Winter Recess

Jan. 2 No School – Staff Development Day

Jan. 9 Board of Education Workshop, 7 p.m.

Jan. 10 Bookmobile, 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 No School – Martin Luther King Day

Jan. 22-25 Regents Exams

Jan. 23 Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.

Jan. 24 Bookmobile, 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Jan. 25 Second Marking Period Ends

Jan. 28 No School – Staff Development Day

Jan. 29 Third Marking Period Begins

Jan. 31 Report cards mailed to grades 7-12, sent home with grades K-6

Lost and FoundStop in the nurse’s offi ce and check

out the two big boxes of lost and found items. Unclaimed items will be donated to a charity at the end of January.

School PhysicalsSchool physicals for grade 4 stu-

dents are complete. Grades 2, 7 and 10 are also required to have a physical this year. If you would like to have your child’s physical done by their own physician, please have them pick up the proper forms at the nurse’s of-fi ce.

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