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What's Inside . . . Superintendent’s Letter ....... 1 Upcoming Events................ 2 Crock-Pot Dinner ................ 2 Board of Education ............. 2 Rotary News ....................... 3 Athletic Hall of Fame ......... 3 Hoops for Hope .................. 3 Honoring Veterans .............. 4 Pat Grasso Tourney............. 5 CROP News ........................ 5 Parent’s Afternoon Off ....... 6 December Calendar ............ 7 Photo with Santa ................. 7 Lunch Menu........................ 8 Guidance Office News ........ 9 Nurse News......................... 9 Ceramics I .......................... 9 Box Tops ........................... 10 Winter Concerts................ 11 Holiday Parade ................. 11 Patrons of Music People ..... 11 Zumba............................... 12 Gifts in a Jar ..................... 12 T hank you to the CSEA for sponsoring this issue of the Leopard’s Tale. Volume IV, Number IV December 2019 LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Holidays Happy y ap y ys Season’s Greetings and Holiday Wishes . . . Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season! It is my sincere hope that all of our students, parents, friends, family members, and our community members have a wonderful holiday season. Our national holiday of Thanksgiving, with its focus on food, football, and family gatherings served to usher in this special time of year. Many now turn their thoughts to Christmas and the special significance it holds. Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, during the month of December and the coming of the New Year, all of us tend to reflect back on the entire year. Recognizing that another full calendar year has passed causes one to think about our lives and just how fleeting time can be. I do not know about you, but I have a store of memories that seem to rise to the surface this time of year. Perhaps it is the one marking a first year of marriage, or the birth of a child. Perhaps it is the loss of someone dear to our hearts, memories of our first pet, or our first home. One of the things I like best about this time of year is the recalling of wonderful times past and the story telling that often goes with it! For me, this year is bringing back a flood of fond memories . . . from five years of age until now, I have had a 1st day of school: kindergarten, elementary and high school, immediately off to college for four years, and then directly to LCS starting with the 1977 school year. That adds up to 60 years of 1st days of school! However, Fall 2019 was my last. On June 30, 2020, I will be retiring. My 43 years at LCS have been filled with memories of many fond moments and experiences, ones I will cherish all of my life. I have been blessed to serve this school, our students and this community, and I want to thank the Boards of Education I have worked for, and each of you, for allowing me this very, very special opportunity. Thank you! Moving forward, the Board will be appointing Mr. Dorritie as the Superintendent, effective July 1, 2020. He has served our District well for many years as the Building Principal and Athletic Director, and I am confident he will do an outstanding job as your new Superintendent. In closing, I would again like to wish everyone who celebrates, a very happy and peaceful holiday season. Over the past several years in the December newsletter I have commented just how fortunate we are to live in the communities of Laurens, Mt. Vision, and West Laurens. I truly believe that our small communities are ever so much more safe, quiet, and peaceful places to live than other areas. Not that we are insulated from the outside world, but we truly are a step behind the frenzied pace, and what a comfortable place that is to be. I encourage you to take a walk one night when the air is crisp and the sky full of stars, or when a light snow is falling. This is truly a beautiful place to live, and the blessings bestowed on each of us and on our families are truly too many to count. Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and special times with family and friends!

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Page 1: What's Inside. . . Season’s Greetings and Holiday Wishes · that all of our students, parents, friends, family members, and our community members have a wonderful holiday season

What's Inside. . . Superintendent’s Letter ....... 1Upcoming Events ................ 2Crock-Pot Dinner ................ 2Board of Education ............. 2Rotary News ....................... 3Athletic Hall of Fame ......... 3Hoops for Hope .................. 3Honoring Veterans .............. 4Pat Grasso Tourney ............. 5CROP News ........................ 5Parent’s Afternoon Off ....... 6December Calendar ............ 7Photo with Santa ................. 7Lunch Menu ........................ 8Guidance Office News ........ 9Nurse News......................... 9Ceramics I .......................... 9Box Tops ........................... 10Winter Concerts ................ 11Holiday Parade ................. 11Patrons of Music People ..... 11Zumba............................... 12Gifts in a Jar ..................... 12

Thank you to the CSEA

for sponsoring this issue of the Leopard’s Tale.

Volume IV, Number IV December 2019

LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

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Season’s Greetings and Holiday Wishes . . .Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season! It is my sincere hope

that all of our students, parents, friends, family members, and our community members have a wonderful holiday season. Our national holiday of Thanksgiving, with its focus on food, football, and family gatherings served to usher in this special time of year. Many now turn their thoughts to Christmas and the special significance it holds.

Whether you celebrate the holidays or not, during the month of December and the coming of the New Year, all of us tend to reflect back on the entire year. Recognizing that another full calendar year has passed causes one to think about our lives and just how fleeting time can be. I do not know about you, but I have a store of memories that seem to rise to the surface this time of year. Perhaps it is the one marking a first year of marriage, or the birth of a child. Perhaps it is the loss of someone dear to our hearts, memories of our first pet, or our first home. One of the things I like best about this time of year is the recalling of wonderful times past and the story telling that often goes with it!

For me, this year is bringing back a flood of fond memories . . . from five years of age until now, I have had a 1st day of school: kindergarten, elementary and high school, immediately off to college for four years, and then directly to LCS starting with the 1977 school year. That adds up to 60 years of 1st days of school! However, Fall 2019 was my last. On June 30, 2020, I will be retiring. My 43 years at LCS have been filled with memories of many fond moments and experiences, ones I will cherish all of my life. I have been blessed to serve this school, our students and this community, and I want to thank the Boards of Education I have worked for, and each of you, for allowing me this very, very special opportunity. Thank you!

Moving forward, the Board will be appointing Mr. Dorritie as the Superintendent, effective July 1, 2020. He has served our District well for many years as the Building Principal and Athletic Director, and I am confident he will do an outstanding job as your new Superintendent.

In closing, I would again like to wish everyone who celebrates, a very happy and peaceful holiday season. Over the past several years in the December newsletter I have commented just how fortunate we are to live in the communities of Laurens, Mt. Vision, and West Laurens. I truly believe that our small communities are ever so much more safe, quiet, and peaceful places to live than other areas. Not that we are insulated from the outside world, but we truly are a step behind the frenzied pace, and what a comfortable place that is to be. I encourage you to take a walk one night when the air is crisp and the sky full of stars, or when a light snow is falling. This is truly a beautiful place to live, and the blessings bestowed on each of us and on our families are truly too many to count.

Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and special times with family and friends!

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Upcoming LCS Events!Moving ahead to the winter season, you will find plenty of activi-

ties in which our students will be active participants and with which you can enjoy a fun evening out here at school:• LCS Basketball: Check out the school calendar and come to a

home game. Be sure to wear your LCS Red and White in support of our teams!

• On December 27, we will be hosting the Annual Induction Cer-emony for the LCS Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held between the Laurens Boys’ Games. Please plan on joining us as we recognize the achievements of our previous students and individuals who have supported the LCS Athletic program!

• LCS Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Fund Raiser: Our Annual Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser will be held on Saturday, January 11. There will be games and raffles all day long. Please show your support by coming out! All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Last year, between the fundraiser and a donation from the Athletic Booster Club, we raised $4,500!

• Mark your calendar now for the Laurens Jaguars Contrast of Colors Home Colorguard Show: February 8, 2020.

LCS Board of EducationThe Laurens Central School has adopted the fol-

lowing Mission Statement as necessary and desirable to achieve our shared vision of a community working together to provide all children with the best possible education.

Working cooperatively with the home and commu-nity, Laurens Central School will create a learning environment conducive to ensuring student success. We will provide opportunities to prepare all students to become active and responsible citizens in a multi-cultural democratic society. Laurens Central School will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for successful life-long learning.

The Board of Education has also adopted the fol-lowing goals as necessary and desirable to achieve that same shared vision and mission statement. The goals are reviewed annually serve to guide the Board of Education with regard to the overall function-ing of the school district. • Maintain the fiscally responsible, sound financial

management of the District• Develop and maintain safe and secure facilities

that support the delivery of high quality education• Provide academic and extracurricular activities

that encourage participation and at the same time enhance the overall learning experience for all students

• Update and maintain the Board Policy book• Enhance stronger ties to all components of the

communities served by the Laurens Central School District Laurens Village Board

The Laurens Central School welcomes our local Village Board and Board Members into our school. For the third year in a row, the Board is utilizing office space in our building. The Board also holds a monthly business meeting in our building, using room 115. Access to the Village Office is easy — just pull into the main parking lot and use the sliding glass window at the side entrance. Should you need to come into the office to conduct business we suggest that you use one of the visitor parking spots in the bus loop and enter through the main entrance. There, you will sign-in, and be directed to the Village Office. Should you wish to purchase and stay for breakfast, lunch or just have a cup of coffee, our cafeteria is open to our community members. Again, we simply require that all visitors to our building sign in and out at either the receptionist desk or the main entrance, as in any public facility comply with any fire or emergency drills that may occur while you are in our building. Also, please wear your visitor’s pass!

Save the Date!LCS French Club Crock-Pot Dinner

JANUARY 31, 5-7 PM COST IS BY DONATION

Join us before the Boys’ Basketball games for a home-cooked meal with your family

Menu may include: Soups, Chili, Mac & Cheese, etc.Cole slaw and bread on the side & beverages

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Rotary National Youth Exchange ProgramAs you may be aware, Rotary Organizations across the country sponsor

the “Youth Exchange Program.” With this program, qualifying students are able to spend one school year studying abroad. Presently, the Morris Rotary Program is sponsoring one of our students, Seth Stevens, in this program. Seth is having a wonderful experience in France, attending school, cultural events and exploring the country. This is all possible due to the efforts of the Morris Rotary and a “Host Family” in France.

We are also hosting a Rotary student, Suki Kesavadev, from India, in our school this year. A special thank you to the Robert and Denise White family for hosting our student.

At this time, the Morris Rotary is in the process of interviewing candi-dates for next year’s program. The Rotary would also like to place a student from a foreign country in our school for next year. To accomplish this, we would need a host family, or families as a student can be assigned to multiple families in one school year.

Having a student in your home could provide for a wonderful experience for your own family and children. Becoming a host family provides for an opportunity to learn a new language as well as learning about a new culture. Often, lifelong friendships develop as a result!

Think you might be interested? Please contact Mrs. Romona N. Wenck at school!

“OPERATION WARM” WINTER COAT PROJECT, AND THE 3RD GRADE DICTIONARY AND 6TH GRADE THESAURUS PROGRAM

A special thank you to the Oneonta Rotary for selecting LCS as one of the schools to be a recipient in the “Operation Warm” winter coat project, the 3rd grade Dictionary Project and the 6th Grade Thesaurus project.

On October 28, several different members of the Oneonta Rotary again visited our school to hand out dictionaries to all of our 3rd grade students, and thesauruses to all of our 6th grade students. In the very near future, several members of the Oneonta Rotary will be here to provide warm winter coats to over 20 children in our School District.

There are many organizations that claim “Service to Ones’ Community” as part of their goals and foundational principals. The Oneonta Rotary not only states this but lives it through their actions and programs provided to communities, schools and most importantly, to the children living in our area. And we are so very fortunate that the Oneonta Rotary has chosen to include our school in these projects. Thank you!

And a second and very special thank you to Mrs. Cindy Struckle, our Board President. Mrs. Struckle is a member of the Oneonta Rotary, a former President, and works to make sure our school is included in these programs.

LCS Athletic Hall of Fame

Induction CeremonyOn Friday, December 27, we will

be hosting the 12th Annual Induction Ceremony for the LCS Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held between the two Boys’ Varsity games.

Please plan on joining us as we recognize the achievements of our previous students and of those individuals who have supported the Athletic Program!

Hoops for Hope 2020LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOL’S

COACHES VS. CANCERDATE: JANUARY 11, 2020

LOCATION: LCS GYMNASIUMPlease join us for a day filled with

basketball games, raffle baskets, food, and the Mobile Cancer Screening Van.

If you are interested in donating a basket or gift certificate for the raffles, please contact Lindsey Gifford at 432-2050, ext. 2100.

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LCS Honors Community VeteransOn Friday, November 8 Laurens Central School held its

annual Veterans Day program and breakfast to honor the men and women who have served our country. Veterans from the United States Army, United States Navy, and United States Marine Corps were in attendance.

After a wonderful breakfast prepared by our cafeteria staff and served by Key Club and Honor Society students our guests, students, and teachers moved to the gym for an assembly. After the singing of the National Anthem and God Bless America by the Chamber Choir and opening remarks by Mrs. Wenck, our guest speaker was introduced by retired Colonel Carlton Cleveland, an LCS alumnus. The guest speaker was Chief Warrant Officer 3 Phil Napolitano. In addition to his service in the armed forces as a helicopter pilot, Chief Napolitano is a retired New York State Police officer who performed many duties, including transporting

the Governor by helicopter to different destinations. The Concert Band, led by Mr. German, did a wonderful rendition of You’re a Grand Old Flag. Victoria Stevens then performed Taps on the trumpet to pay respect to our fallen heroes before closing remarks and a well-deserved standing ovation for all veterans in attendance.

Many thanks to the cafeteria staff for breakfast, the stu-dents who served the veterans and acted as guides/greeters, Mrs. Himes for providing the stars outside the cafeteria, Mrs. DeBoer for the wonderful decorations that were placed outside the gym, and to our students and staff for the warm welcome they gave the veterans. Thank you most of all to all of the men and women who have served our country and continue to do so each and every day. We owe you a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid!

Thank You for Your Service!

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CROP NewsThe afterschool Creative Rural Opportunities Program has

had a very busy Fall. Activity Leaders have been promoting a wonderful blend of creative learning and enriching activities for their students.

On October 24, Laurens Central School celebrated 20 years of after school programing by participating in a Lights on Afterschool, Super Hero Party, an event that celebrated Afterschool Programs across the State. Here at Laurens we had a variety of activities. Everyone took part by making super hero masks and bracelets, and playing bowling and math games led by our Activity Leaders. There were about 30 guests that attended. They had a chance to participate in our program and observe the children involved in many activities. They enjoyed watching and participating with the 6-8th grade group, leading games for all the students to enjoy. It was a great tribute to 20 years of afterschool programing.

The CROP Program at Laurens allows students to do homework, participate in many different activities each day, enjoy a healthy snack, learn life skills, and so much more! CROP supports and motivates academic and social growth after school from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Along with our Activity Leaders that plan enriching activities, we have local partner visits from CANO which include music programs, artists, The Farmers’ Museum, along with Girls on the Run, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Hawk Circle.

GIRLS ON THE RUN COACHES NEEDED Girls on the Run is a life-changing program for 3rd-5th

grade girls that promotes girl empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons and running. Please contact Jean Barry at [email protected] or call 432-0958 if you are interested.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ALLCatch Me Cooking! A hands-on culinary and nutrition

series for Families. You do not have to attend CROP!Parents and youth teams will have a BLAST becoming

skilled in the kitchen while learning how to cook a variety of delicious meals and snacks. Sessions start in February. If you would like to participate in this, please email me at [email protected] or call 432-0958.

There are approximately 80 children enrolled in CROP making several age groups full. Applications are still being accepted. Feel free to reach out with any questions or con-cerns about the program by reaching me at (607) 432-0958 or [email protected].

—Jean Barry, Site Coordinator

CROP News The after school Creative Rural Opportunities Program has had a very busy fall. Activity Leaders have been promoting a wonderful blend of creative learning and enriching activities for their students. On October 24th, Laurens Central School celebrated 20 years of after school programing by participating in a Lights on Afterschool, Super Hero Party, an event that celebrated Afterschool Programs across the State. Here at Laurens we had a variety of activities. Everyone took part by making super hero masks and bracelets, and playing bowling and math games led by our Activity Leaders. There were about 30 guests that attended. They had a chance to participate in our program and observe the children involved in many activities. They enjoyed watching and participating with the 6-8th grade group, leading games for all the students to enjoy. It was a great tribute to 20 years of afterschool programing.

The CROP Program at Laurens allows students to do homework, participate in many different activities each day, enjoy a healthy snack, learn life skills, and so much more! CROP supports and motivates academic and social growth after school from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Along with our Activity Leaders that plan enriching activities, we have local partner visits from CANO which include music programs, artists, The Farmers’ Museum, along with Girls on the Run, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Hawk Circle. Girls on the Run coaches needed. Girls on the Run is a life-changing program for 3rd - 5th grade girls that promotes girl empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons and running. Please contact Jean Barry at [email protected] or call 432-0958 if you are interested. Opportunity for All: Catch Me Cooking! A hands-on culinary and nutrition series for Families. You do not have to attend CROP! Parents and youth teams will have a BLAST becoming skilled in the kitchen while learning how to cook a variety of delicious meals and snacks. Sessions start in February. If you would like to participate in this, please email me at [email protected] or call 432-0958. There are approximately 80 children enrolled in CROP making several age groups full. Applications are still being accepted. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns about the program by reaching me at (607) 432-0958 or [email protected]. -Jean Barry Site Coordinator

Pat Grasso Girls’ Tournament

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019Girls’ JV Only 5:30 p.m. . . . Unatego vs. South Kortright

(SK will be the Home Team) 7:00 p.m. . . . Hunter-Tannersville vs. Laurens

(Laurens will be the Home Team)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019Girls’ Varsity Only 5:30 p.m. . . . Unatego vs. South Kortright

(SK will be the Home Team) 7:00 p.m. . . . Hunter-Tannersville vs. Laurens

(Laurens will be the Home Team)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019Girls’ JV 1:00 p.m. . . . JV Consolation Game 3:00 p.m. . . . JV ChampionshipGirls’ Varsity 5:00 p.m. . . . Varsity Consolation Game 7:00 p.m. . . . Varsity Championship Game

Pat Grasso Boys’ Tournament

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2019Boys’ JV 1:00 p.m. . . . South Kortright vs. Walton (SK will be the Home Team) 3:00 p.m. . . . Sidney vs. Laurens (Laurens will be the Home Team)Boys’ Varsity 5:00 p.m. . . . South Kortright vs. Walton (SK will be the Home Team)LCS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. . . . Sidney vs. Laurens (Laurens will be the Home Team)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2019Boys’ JV 1:00 p.m. . . . JV Consolation Game 3:00 p.m. . . . JV Championship Boys’ Varsity 5:00 p.m. . . . Varsity Consolation Game 7:00 p.m. . . . Varsity Championship Game

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Parent’s Afternoon off!! Saturday, December 21

From 2 to 6 pm

Holiday Crafts! Snacks! Active Games! Story Time!!

The LCS French Club is sponsoring a Babysitting Afternoon open to

parents and children in our district.

If you would like to register your child / children, please fill out the form below & return with payment to Mrs. Graham at LCS no later than Weds, 12/18 !!!

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Child’s name: ________________________________________Age: __________

Child’s name: ________________________________________Age: __________

Child’s name: ________________________________________Age: __________

Name of Parent / Guardian: ____________________________________________

Phone number: __________________________ IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

Name of friend / relative: _____________________________________________

Phone Number of friend / relative: ______________________________________

Please list any special needs / restrictions: ______________________________________

Are there any foods your child cannot eat? _____________________________________

Child’s favorite activity: ____________________________________________________

Please circle the amount that you are including:

Cost: $15.00 for one child, $25.00 for two children, $30.00 for three children

Please pay with CASH or Check made out to LCS FRENCH CLUB

Drop off at 2 pm, please pick up no later than 6 pm.

You must register your child by Weds 12/18 to secure your participation in this event!!!

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1 Community Basketball, 6:30 p.m. 2 CG Advocates, Rm 115, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 3 GBB @ Margaretville BBB vs Margaretville Village Board Mtg., Rm 115, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Zumba, MPR, 6:00 p.m. 4 YFC, Café, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 5 Pat Grasso Tournament (Girls’ JV Only) Zumba, Café, 6:00 p.m. 6 Pat Grasso Tournament (Girls’ Varsity Only) BBB @ Fort Plain School Picture Re-take Day/Senior Formals 7 Zumba, Café, 9:00 a.m. Delhi Parade Pat Grasso Tournament (Girls JV/Varsity) 8 Community Basketball, 6:30 p.m. 10 GBB vs. CV-SP BBB @ CV-SP Zumba, MPR, 6:00 p.m. 11 POMP, Rm 123, 7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts, Rm 135, 6-7:30 p.m. YFC, Café, 6:30 p.m. 12 Zumba, Café, 6:00 p.m. 13 GBB @ Worcester 14 GMBB vs. GMU Zumba, MPR, 9:00 a.m. 15 Community Basketball, 6:30 p.m. 16 BBB vs Milford Booster Club, Rm 115, 7:30 p.m. Grades K-3 Santa at the Gazebo

17 Pictures with Santa, HS Library, 5:30 p.m. Winter Concerts, MPR: K-12 (Elem.), 6:00 p.m. Grades 7-12, 7:30 p.m. 18 BOE Mtg., Rm 115, 7:30 p.m. GBB @ Milford YFC, Café, 6:30 p.m. 19 Zumba, Café, 6:00 p.m. 21 GMBB @ Franklin Zumba, MPR, 9:00 a.m. French Club Babysitting, MPR, 2:00-6:00 p.m. 22 Community Basketball, 6:30 p.m. 23-Jan. 3 NO SCHOOL—WINTER BREAK 27 Stamford Girls’ Tourney Pat Grasso Boys’ Tourney Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Café 28 Stamford Girls’ Tourney Pat Grasso Boys’ Tourney Zumba, MPR, 9:00 a.m.

Happy New Year!

December 2019 Calendar of Events

Photo with Santa!JOIN THE FRENCH CLUB ELVES AT THE HOLIDAY CONCERT ON DECEMBER 17

AND GET YOUR CHILD’S PHOTO TAKEN WITH SANTA.5”x7” photo delivered at school by Friday December 20 in

a beautiful holiday-themed gift card/frame! Photo Booth open in the HS Library before the concert,

from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

FRAMED 5X7 GIFT PHOTO: $10.00 FOR ONE OR $15.00 FOR 2

UNFRAMED 4X6 PHOTOS: $5.00 FOR UP TO 3 COPIES OF THE SAME PHOTO

Raising funds for a trip to France in 2021!

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Guidance Office NewsIMPORTANT DATES December 7 SAT exam at Oneonta High School 14 ACT exam at Oneonta High School January 17 Clark Foundation applications must be submitted

COLLEGE APPLICATIONSSeniors should complete all college applications by

December vacation! Students should apply to at least 3-5 colleges to give them some choice when selecting a college to attend.

SCHOLARSHIPSA folder of various scholarships is located in the guidance

office for review. Also, visit the following websites to complete free scholarship searches: www.finaid.org, www.goodcall.com/scholarships, www.chegg.com. You should also visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at: www.collegescorecard.ed.gov to view college data on affordability, graduation rates, etc. . . Plan on attending a SUNY college? www.suny.edu/smarttrack/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/ is the place to go to connect with all campus scholarship webpages.

CLARK SCHOLARSHIPSClark Scholarship information and instructions will be

given to seniors this month in class. This scholarship is based primarily on academics (above an 86/87 GPA). Students may also qualify through their CTE program at BOCES. Final completed applications will be due on January 17, 2020.

JANUARY REGENTS EXAMSRegents exams are scheduled for January 21-24, 2020. If you

are planning to retake a Regents exam, see Mrs. Sider ASAP! Reminder notices will be given to students who are scheduled for exams, beforehand.

News from the NurseHEARING AND VISION SCREENINGS

Students entering kindergarten, first, third, fifth, sev-enth and eleventh grades, and any students who are new to the district, are screened for hearing and vision problems. Whenever a student is tested and found to not meet minimal standards, a referral will be mailed to the parents.

SCOLIOSIS SCREENINGSScoliosis screenings are done by the nurse in grades 5

and 7 for girls and grade 9 for boys, if it has not been done by the student’s health care provider. Positive results will be notified in writing and by phone.

BODY MASS INDEX SURVEYEach year, schools are selected in New York State to

participate in a BMI survey. The BMI or Body Mass Index is a percentage of your height and weight. These are calcu-lated by your child’s primary child physician during your child’s physical exam. These calculations are then input in the computer and sent to New York State Department of Health. Parents may opt out by notifying the school and signing a form.

Ceramics IOn Tuesday, October 22, seven students in Ceramics I

visited Ceramic Artist and teacher, Elizabeth Nields at her home and studio, on Chicken Farm Road in Gilbertsville. They had a chance to tour the property, viewing many of her large outdoor sculptures. Elizabeth also took the students through her show barn explaining the symbolism in many of her pieces. After the tour, Elizabeth demonstrated a variety of wheel throwing techniques. The ceramic students then “threw” their own pieces with Elizabeth’s assistance. An annual tradition is eating a group lunch in her kitchen, using the artist’s plates and goblets. The remainder of the time students trimmed and finished their pieces, which will be fired and glazed by the artist before being delivered to them as finished pieces.

OnTuesdayOctober22nd,sevenstudentsinCeramics1visitedCeramicArtistandteacher,ElizabethNieldsatherhomeandstudio,onChickenFarmRoadinGilbertsville.Theyhadachancetotourtheproperty,viewingmanyofherlargeoutdoorsculptures.Elizabethalsotookthestudentsthroughhershowbarnexplainingthesymbolisminmanyofherpieces.Afterthetour,Elizabethdemonstratedavarietyofwheelthrowingtechniques.Theceramicstudentsthen“threw”theirownpieceswithElizabeth’sassistance.Anannualtraditioniseatingagrouplunchinherkitchen,usingtheartist’splatesandgoblets.Theremainderofthetimestudentstrimmedandfinishedtheirpieces,whichwillbefiredandglazedbytheartistbeforebeingdeliveredtothemasfinishedpieces.

OnTuesdayOctober22nd,sevenstudentsinCeramics1visitedCeramicArtistandteacher,ElizabethNieldsatherhomeandstudio,onChickenFarmRoadinGilbertsville.Theyhadachancetotourtheproperty,viewingmanyofherlargeoutdoorsculptures.Elizabethalsotookthestudentsthroughhershowbarnexplainingthesymbolisminmanyofherpieces.Afterthetour,Elizabethdemonstratedavarietyofwheelthrowingtechniques.Theceramicstudentsthen“threw”theirownpieceswithElizabeth’sassistance.Anannualtraditioniseatingagrouplunchinherkitchen,usingtheartist’splatesandgoblets.Theremainderofthetimestudentstrimmedandfinishedtheirpieces,whichwillbefiredandglazedbytheartistbeforebeingdeliveredtothemasfinishedpieces.

BOYS VARSITY

Honorable Mention—Omar Andrades

GIRLS VARSITYHonorable Mention—Emily Stanley

First TeamChris Long

Adam Peddie

Second TeamZach ShaulJordan Weir

LCS Soccer All-Stars!Congratulations

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SUPPORT THE LCS MARCHING BAND AT THE

20th Annual O’Connor Hospital Holiday ParadeSaturday, December 7, 2019

MAIN STREET, DELHI, NY

AFTER THE PARADE, VISIT THE O’CONNOR HOSPITAL FOR THEIR ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE. THERE WILL BE FREE REFRESHMENTS, ROSS PARK ZOO FOR THE KIDS, AND PICTURES WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS.

Patrons Of Music PeoplePOMP would like to thank those who have

generously donated to the Laurens Central School Music Program. Donors who have contributed $100 or more have been recognized with a name plate on the “Music Note” found in the LCS Multi-Purpose Room. If you would like to make a dona-tion, please complete and mail the form below.

Donor LevelsBenefactor—$250 and up; Patron—$100-$249

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________Detach and send with check payable to: POMP,

c/o Garrison German, 55 Main St., Laurens, NY 13796

THE LCS MUSIC DEPARTMENT IS PLEASED TO PRESENT ITS . . . Winter Concerts

BOTH ONDecember 17, 2019

IN LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

6:00 PMElementary Concert

FEATURING MUSIC CLASSES K-12, JUNIOR BAND, &

ELEMENTARY CHOIR

7:30 PMSecondary Concert

FEATURING CONCERT BAND, CONCERT CHOIR,

JAZZ ENSEMBLE, & CHAMBER SINGERS

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LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOLLaurens, New York 13796BOARD OF EDUCATIONCynthia Struckle, PresidentThomas Francisco, Vice PresidentJerry MurelloPeggy BushMargaret Wikoff

SUPERINTENDENTRomona N. Wenck

BUILDING PRINCIPALWilliam F. Dorritie

EDITORPam Weir

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Give the Gift of Fitness!HOLIDAY PUNCH CARDS ON SALE NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 24

ZUMBA Fitnesswith Linda: 433-4761; and Holly: 432-7521

Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, 6:00-7:00 p.m.Saturday Mornings, 9:00-10:00 p.m.

at Laurens Central School

BUY 5, GET 2 FREE [$25] OR BUY 10, GET 4 FREE [$50]

Gifts in a Jar Help support the National Honor Society

Order your hot chocolate recipe in a decorative jar just in time for the holidays!

_______ plain hot chocolate mix $5 each _______ mint hot chocolate mix $5 each NAME: _________________________________________ Homeroom/phone #: _________________________________ Delivery by December 13th Orders should be turned into Mr. Tirado, Mrs. Rokhvadze, or a member of the National Honor Society.

Gifts in a Jar Help support the National Honor Society

Order your hot chocolate recipe in a decorative jar just in time for the holidays!

_______ plain hot chocolate mix $5 each _______ mint hot chocolate mix $5 each NAME: _________________________________________ Homeroom/phone #: _________________________________ Delivery by December 13th Orders should be turned into Mr. Tirado, Mrs. Rokhvadze, or a member of the National Honor Society.

Gifts in a Jar Help support the National Honor Society

Order your hot chocolate recipe in a decorative jar just in time for the holidays!

_______ plain hot chocolate mix $5 each _______ mint hot chocolate mix $5 each NAME: _________________________________________ Homeroom/phone #: _________________________________ Delivery by December 13th Orders should be turned into Mr. Tirado, Mrs. Rokhvadze, or a member of the National Honor Society.