CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS
December 2019 www.candorcsd.org
Candor Schools ~ Shaping Our Future
District Mission Statement The mission of the Candor Central School Community is to challenge students to become responsible, knowledgeable, contributing citizens within a caring environment where lifelong learning is valued and differences are accepted.
Varsity Volleyball Team - Section IV Class D Champions
The varsity volleyball team has worked hard this year to push each other and to become a cohesive unit. They are passionate about volleyball and it shows when they step on the court to play. They are great representatives of both their school and their community - be sure to congratulate them when you see them. Thanks, ladies, for your hard work and dedication to the program and to each other.
Front Row: Arianna Aman, Jennah Kareem, Kailyn Edwards, Kori Strong, Coach Quinlan Middle Row: Brayden Watkins, Kadrianna Foster, Teagan Bartlow, Addison Aman, Asia Curkendall Back Row: Coach Swartz, Shelby Swartz, Selah Ray, Megan Henry, Isabel Makie, Brooke Wilcox, Braelyn Hornick, Coach Noble
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DECEMBER EVENTS
* 11/18/19 - 12/06/19 Food Pantry Collection - Elementary * 11/25/19 Picture Make Up Day * 12/06/19 Food Pantry Parade for Students - Elementary * 12/11/19 Junior High Winter Concert High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. * 12/12/19 Senior High Winter Concert High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. * 12/13/19** Elementary Holiday Programs High School Auditorium * K - 2nd @ 9:30 a.m. * 3rd & 4th @ 10:30 a.m. * 12/16/19 Elementary Band & Chorus Winter Concert High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. * 12/18/19 Pre-K Holiday Program Elementary Multi-Purpose Room @ 9:30 a.m. * 12/23/19-1/3/20 NO SCHOOL - Holiday Recess
**If December 13th is a snow day or delay, the Elementary Holiday Programs will be held on December 17th.
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HALLOWEEN FUN
Mrs. Hodges’s 3rd-grade class had a blast on Halloween Day! The teachers were characters from Toy Story, and the kids’ costumes ranged from giant blow-up dinosaurs to homemade dog costumes and zombie soccer players!
Pictures of more Halloween fun
are on the next two pages.
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NEWS & NOTES
3rd Grade Scarecrow Contest Every year the town of Candor puts on a scarecrow contest through the Candor Chamber of Commerce, and this year the 3rd-grade classes won! We worked together to build a set of scarecrows that modeled our school’s 5 Super Strengths! One scarecrow modeled Mindfulness through meditation. We learn that being mindful helps us to be present and in the moment. The brain scarecrow, modeled Growth Mindset, which is the belief that you can get better at anything with hard work and the right attitude. We had a scarecrow that was demonstrating Perseverance, the act of never giving up. The last two represented Empathy and Gratitude qualities we feel are good and necessary for everyone to have. We always love doing this contest with our students. It is a great way to practice teamwork and cooperation. We hope it is an experience they will never forget! If you didn’t get to see our amazing work check it out! Until next year!
~ The Third Grade Team ~ DECEMBER 2019 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 7
NEWS & NOTES
On Friday, November 1st, Candor Elementary welcomed local author/illustrator, Daniel Jude Miller.
Students enjoyed his morning presentations and were intrigued by his mysterious, monstrous box. He had lunch with second-grade interviewers and did three hands-on workshops in the afternoon. Mr. Miller shared some writing and illustrating tips along with some “growth mindset” advice. Sixth-grade students made the following remarks: “Mr. Miller is creative.” “He was very relatable.” “I liked his tip about not tracing.”
To find out more about Mr. Miller and his work, please visit his site: djudemiller.com. DECEMBER 2019 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8
ELEMENTARY HONOR STUDENTS
First Quarter Academic Honor Roll 2019-2020
4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Mrs. Both/Mr. Marilley Mrs. Kelsey Mrs. Parillo Sage Estelle Connor Breed Marcus Bennett Kaedyn Everhart Carter Edwards Samantha Clark Ollyana Hinkle Madelyn Hatch Callie Deming Dane Hul Malley Heidl William Dizer Connor Hunt Teagan Kwiatkowski Jakobe Foster Alexandra Lyon Donald Makie Sara Garrard Andrew Sherman Colden Moffett Keenan Leseman Ayla Young Mark Orendorff Emmi McCracken Brennan Zimmer Jak Smith Lindsey Morse Hailey Strong Tracy Reynolds Mrs. Flanagan Abigail Teeter Shyla Shilling Owen Beach Montana Vorhis Zoey Lang Megan Williamson Mrs. Weeks/Ms. Preston Nathan Morse Flint Wilson Shawna Conklin Caliope Parillo Charlie Hilbert Gage Spencer Mr. Pierce/Miss Green Ryan Huizinga Amelia Wilson Leia Bostwick Neo Hul Derrick Eaton Makenna Nixon Ms. Young Zachery Hillman Abigail Orendorff Wyatt Anderson Teresa Kern Jennarose Reagan Kira Coppage Trinity Magyar Nicholas Rennells Ellie Ferris Abagale Merkley Steven Sherman Emma Fey Valeria Polanco-Gil Rodney Vaow Kalix Foster Tyler Rogers Hayden Gehres Hunter Short Mr. Young Kollen Westbrook Carsyn Sinsabaugh Logan Aman Meradyth Stouffer Andy Clemins William Whittemore Kadin Cole Ava Fernando Mrs. Taylor Hazel Ray Trentin Belokur Isabella Sackett Carson Hatch Gwendolyn Shaw Kyle Jantz Brooklynn Simoens Kaelic Lunsford Nicola Soper Emmi Makie Dayne Starkweather Elizabeth Murray Jillian Teribury Claire Rollins Corbyn White Stanley Winnick IV Tessa White
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ELEMENTARY HONOR STUDENTS
Attitude of Excellence This award is given each 10 weeks. Students are nominated by their peers.
Congratulations to:
4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Mrs. Both’s/Mr. Marilley’s Class Mrs. Kelsey’s Class Mrs. Parillo’s Class Alexandra Lyon Malley Heidl Shyla Shilling
Mrs. Flanagan’s Class Mr. Pierce’s/Miss Green’s Class Mr. Young’s Class Zoey Lang Trinity Magyar Gwendolyn Shaw
Ms. Young’s Class Mrs. Taylor’s Class Mrs. Weeks’/Ms. Preston’s Kira Coppage Emmi Makie Class Shawna Conklin
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HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade Mylee Andrews Shelbi Belokur Ian Alexander Kiera Austin Adon Bostwick Madison Compton Kristin Baker Camden Cody Ty Evans Caden Brown Aiden Jackson Lucas Heidl Keanna Fay Daisy Keller-Perry Trinity Howe Maxwell Fey Beylah Parillo Neena Kurtz Kaitlyn Floyd Emily Paterson Skyler Kwiatkowski Izabella Geiger Jamesynn Pritchard Miranda Langendoerfer Carson Heidl Lucianna Ray Darren Starkweather Ayasha Schweiger Ella Reese Amanda Whatley KayLee Smith Jocelyn Rennells Brandon Whitmarsh Christopher Wilbur Jr. Parker Robinson Garrett Zacharias Brayden Tuttle Jacey VanVorce Alisha Willis
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Addison Aman Damian Andrews Isiah Beauvais MaKayla Angell Breanna Baker Chelsea Dukerich Jasmine Auffhammer Trinity Bogert Brayden Ferris Madison Bensley Sidney Brown Eric Jordan Rebecca Buck Lauren Davies Alyssa Leonard Eric Clarida Kayley Dunn Eli Reese Kyra Cook Gracie-Lynn Huddleston Chante Scott Hailey Coppage Joseph Marsh Daniel Thomas Benjamin Dizer Bryce Mills Savanna Tuttle Cadriana Edwards Philip Rhoades III Hunter Haynes Karly Schmeiske Alexis Holton Caroline Whitmarsh Phebe Jackson Molly Woodhull Alexis Kane Camron Krauss Liam Lang Garrett Lindhorst Isabel Makie Mya Marsh Alexis Peabody HONOR ROLL Pearl Ricardo Audrey Schurter Andrew Suttmeier Nicholas Thomas William Zimmer DECEMBER 2019 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 11
HIGH SCHOOL HIGH HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade Deveon Aman Levi Anderson Riley Aman Olivia Bennett Noah Banks Cassondra Doane Jacob Banks Anna Greeno Maddison Benjamin Julia Dunham Morgan Bensley Madison Hall Micayla Clemins Grace Handy Taylor Brock Elisa Hatton Kaitlyn Coppage Jadon Heidl Brianna Cole Kiera Heidl Kayla Coppage Owen Huizinga Calvin Curkendall Olivia Parillo Andrea Duffy-Fullagar ArawreinRose Hurd Treyvon Davis Trishton Pritchard Tyler Dunham Maggie Jennison Kamala Deming Madison Robbins Lucy Eaton Carterann Lower Matthew Fitch Brianne Schweiger Kody Floyd Julia Olmstead Serenity Hall Sierra Schweiger Tyler Greeno Jacek Teribury Lilly Hobi Shelby Swartz Emma Haynes Autumn Watkins Lilliana Mills Kayla Ward Haley Hulse Kara Morse Brooke Wilcox Mateo Indovino Angelina Porras Kaydee Jackson Isabella Porras 11th Grade 12th Grade Jason Jantz Kailee Seidel Cora Anderson Arianna Aman James Kane Jr. Zebulun Soper Teagan Bartlow Evan Barnett Emma Kelsey Wyatt Stouffer Sophia Bosworth-Viscuso Rianna Benesh Zachary Lang Nolan Swartz Leah Cook Ty'vone Benners Hannah Magyar Cooper Thayer Asia Curkendall Camille Brock Emily Olmstead David Vega Kadrianna Foster Erin Bruttomesso Wyatt Ross Jessica Wells Megan Henry Bethany Cooper Cameron Sinn Addison Young Braelyn Hornick Viktoriya Danutsa Kathryn Stouffer Luke Huizinga Alexander Doucett Phoebe Swartz Isaac Lindridge Kailyn Edwards Bradlee Tuttle Jenna O'Connell Rebecca Holmes Mattie Whitmore Madison Phillips Carolynne Horstmann Alexis Quick Cassie Howe Selah Ray Brandon Hoyt Shelby Soper Jasmine Inners MacKenzi Warner Lance Jensen Brayden Watkins Corinne Manzer Nash Whitmore Mackalia Orendorff Molly Parillo Owen Parillo Phillis Schenk HIGH HONOR ROLL Alisabeth Seeley Kori Strong Matthew Suttmeier Ashton Teribury Cassidy Wells Kayleigh Wulf DECEMBER 2019 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 12
FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
A Message from the High School Principal:
It’s hard to believe we are a quarter of the way through the school year! We’re off to a great start, and I look forward to another positive and productive year. Below I would like to share a couple of key factors for student success:
As always, we strongly encourage good attendance. The high school teachers are taking the initiative to reach out and work with parents to see if they can support and assist with attendance in any way possible. As I have shared in our newsletter before, one of the key factors in finding success at school is making sure students are in attendance every day possible. There is a direct correlation to poor attendance and low grades, so I would ask parents to do your best to get your child to school on time every day. If you have a legitimate absence and must be tardy or absent, please be sure to bring in a note the next day of attendance. Working together to make sure students are at school and on time is key to academic success, and I appreciate your help with this.
We are very fortunate that the Jr/Sr High School schedule allows our students time to meet with teachers at the end of the day for extra help. If your child is struggling with a class and would like to get some help, have them ask their teacher if they can stay after school from 2:20 to 3:00 Monday - Thursday. This is a great opportunity to get more individualized instruction.
As always, feel free to reach out to Student Services or the High School Office if you have any questions or concerns. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
Wayne Aman Jr/Sr High School Principal
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FROM THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
A Message from the Elementary School Principal:
Dear Candor Elementary Parents and Families, It has been a great first 10 weeks of school at Candor Elementary! Thank you to all who attended Open House. It was wonderful to see the students full of pride as they showed their families and loved ones around their school. Thank you also to those who attended our annual Halloween parade. We appreciate your flexibility when we decided to hold the parade inside in anticipation of rain. Everything went smoothly, and the students were able to enjoy a wonderful Halloween celebration. Thank you again for the combined efforts of faculty, staff and families so we could continue this wonderful tradition for our students. During the months of September and October, the students did a great job learning about and practicing Mindfulness strategies. In November, we are launching our second Super Strength, Growth Mindset. Having a Growth Mindset means believing that you can get better at anything with hard work and practice. Be sure to ask your child about the new ways they are learning to show they have a Growth Mindset. As you know, Candor Elementary has a monthly grade level attendance challenge this year. The 3rd graders won the attendance challenge for the month of October with a 98% attendance rate! They enjoyed their reward of an ice cream party on November 1st. The November attendance challenge is underway! We appreciate your cooperation with our daily pickup procedures at the elementary school. Please continue to drive through the parent pickup loop on the playground side of the building if you are picking your child up at the 3:05 pickup area. If you wish to pick up your child after 3:15, please meet them up at the flagpole in front of the High School. We close the Elementary campus to all traffic (pedestrians and vehicles) at 3:15 to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process. Be sure to call the Elementary School or send a note with your child to report any change in dismissal plans. Thank you again for your understanding and cooperation with the dismissal process. The school bus is part of our school environment. The behavior expectations on the school bus are the same as the expectations in the school building. At Candor Elementary School we will be Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Caring. Please review these expectations with your child at home to help promote positive behavior on the school bus. As always, I am extremely proud to be a part of the Candor Elementary School Community. I am especially proud of the many accomplishments of our students on a daily basis. Thank you for your continued partnership in providing your child with the best possible educational experience. Please feel free to contact Mr. Ahart, myself, or your child’s teacher if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you during Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Sincerely, Mrs. Volpicelli
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Dear Candor School Families, We are just completing our first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year, and I wanted to once again share our district goals...
Positive Educational Environment Distinctive Academic Achievement
Healthy Engaged
Safe Challenged
Supported Meaning & Accomplishment
This year we are focusing on Distinctive Academic Achievement by providing intentional opportunities for students to develop their 4 C’s. Our first step was to adopt what we believe each of the 4 C’s means (see below). Now that we have common district definitions, grade levels and departments can create age-appropriate, student-friendly definitions to share with our students.
Collaboration Creativity
Collaboration occurs when two or more Creativity is the ability to produce new,
people work together to accomplish a diverse, and unique ideas. Thinking shared, common goal. creatively means looking at things from a different perspective and not be restricted by rules, customs, or norms.
Critical Thinking Communication
Critical thinking involves logical thinking Communication is expressing thoughts and reasoning to solve problems or clearly, concisely articulating opinions, understand a situation. communicating coherent instructions, and
motivating others through verbal and nonverbal expression.
All of us want to help our children succeed in life. We believe a focus on the 4 C’s is essential to developing strong and creative learners who are prepared for success. Thank you for your continued support. If there is ever anything I can help with, please contact me at [email protected].
Respectfully, Mrs. Nichols
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
CCS Athletics
Athletic Director: Pete Ahart [email protected]
Hello families! Fall has been a busy yet exciting time for Candor/SVEC athletics! I would like to start by saying thank you to everyone who came out and supported our student-athletes and coaches during those warm or cold, wet or dry contests- the support was certainly felt! Additionally, I’d like to thank our Booster Club for their donations to our programs, as well as the donations of the flowers for each of our Senior Nights and Homecoming events our students took part in. Coach Z and our cross-country program would also like to thank The Iron Kettle Farm for hosting our home cross country meet, and Senior Night this fall as well as maintaining the course for the athletes- we greatly appreciate it! Our teams had a very successful fall season with many postseason appearances by the boy’s and girls’ soccer teams, member(s) of the cross-country team, field hockey team, and volleyball team. Our JV and Varsity volleyball teams took home the IAC Championships this season as well! As I write this newsletter our varsity volleyball team is preparing for their postseason sectional run, with a first-round BYE…Good luck to coach Quinlan and the team! Modified Volleyball and modified boys’ basketball have begun with JV and Varsity Winter practices getting underway November 11th. The Winter seasons will be in full swing, and before we know it, we will have all fifteen teams up and running! We are in for an exciting, eventful, and supportive winter. Please be sure to do your part as a spectator to ensure sportsmanship is Priority One. THANK YOU.
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR STOPPED SCHOOL BUSES! More and more, our drivers are being passed when the RED lights are on, and the bus is stopped. This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS and HIGHLY ILLEGAL.
Reminders to all families - New York State Recommended Loading Procedures:
• All students should arrive at least 5 minutes early to the bus stop.
• Students should wait at least 15 feet from the road.
• When students see the bus, they should form a single line.
• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.
• Load in an orderly manner.
• Students should fill in the middle seats first unless they have an assigned seat.
• Classroom behavior is school bus behavior. All students are expected to sit in their seats with hands, feet and all belongings out of the aisle and kept to themselves. Reminders to parents:
• Please confirm the pickup time at the bus stop.
• Please have your child at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the bus arrives.
• Please dress your children appropriately for the weather, just in case the bus is delayed.
• Wear bright-colored clothing whenever possible so children can be visible to all motorists.
• Supervision at the bus stop can prevent injuries and danger. Please supervise your children. If you are trying to reach the bus garage (607-659-3115) and are only able to get the voicemail, please either call the Elementary School (607-659-3935) or the High School (607-659-5020) as we are likely out on the road transporting students. Please help us keep our students safe.
Sincerely, Holly Carling Director of Transportation
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS
The Selection Process for future members will begin in December and will be completed by the end of February 2020. It will culminate with the Induction Ceremony March 12, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the high school auditorium. The scholastically eligible students will receive a letter and application from Ms. Westervelt prior to the holiday break. Students in grades 10 – 12 are eligible to apply if their overall GPA is at least 87%. If the student chooses, they can submit their application to be further evaluated on the three additional criteria of leadership, character, and service. The selection process uses a uniform point system, guided by a very specific rubric. The use of an objective and fair system for selection is our highest priority. All students who are eligible and apply will be notified of their selection to be a member of the club, through receiving a letter via the USPS mail, at least a week prior to the induction ceremony.
The National Honor Society is focusing on multiple community service projects this year. We participated in a town roadside clean up in September. We will host two blood drives again this year. One will be on November 15, 2019, and the second on March 25, 2020, both in the high school auditorium between 7:45 am and 1:15 pm. The public is welcome to donate, after approval through signing in and obtaining a visitor’s pass from the high school office. For the seventh year in a row, we are offering enrichment activities to the sixth-grade students at the end of their school day. Each member has chosen an activity that they are interested and knowledgeable in that they can teach. We are very excited about this opportunity to teach things such as line dancing, volleyball, sign language, magnet and electricity, planting seeds, and hearing about the Ukraine and Germany from our exchange students!
Scholarship Service Leadership Character
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NEWS & NOTES
Career and Tech Center Outstanding Students of the Month
September 2019 Aaron Hallett, Career Exploration Program (AM) October 2019
Trinity Bogert, Nurse Assisting and Health Occupations (PM)
Criteria for Student of the Month: *Exemplary behavior resulting in a flawless behavior record for the month. *Present and on time and prepared for class every day of the month. *Respectful, kind, generous, and cooperative with peers and adults. *Eager and motivated to learn. *Exhibits exceptional contribution to class or academic improvement in class. *Demonstrates a positive and helpful attitude towards fellow students. *All assigned work is complete for the month.
The Candor High School Student Council will be hosting two Student canned food drives at upcoming basketball games. Your donation will provide you free entrance into the game. Please bring a non- perishable food item to either the Girls game vs. Spencer on Council December 20, 2019, or the Boys game vs. Spencer on February 11, 2020. Cash donations are always accepted and appreciated as News well. All donations remain local to benefit the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Candor. Thank you in advance!
Spirit week and Homecoming were fun and a success. Each grade level decorated a hallway to match the holiday theme they chose. The hallways were bursting with holiday cheer for Halloween, Christmas, Independence day, St. Patrick’s Day,
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NEWS & NOTES
The homecoming nominees for the court were:
Ty’vone Benners Owen Parillo Marcus Rypkema Shane Feenaughty Evan Barnett
Jennah Kareem Lindsey Beach Kailyn Edwards Rianna Benesh Kilie Streeter
Congratulations to everyone!
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CANDOR KEY CLUB NEWS
On Monday, October 21st, the Candor Key Club painted
pumpkins to donate to residents of a local nursing home. We had a great time while doing something to spread the Halloween "spirit"! Key Club would like to extend our thanks to Iron Kettle Farm for donating the pumpkins, and to Ms. French and Ms. Monahan for welcoming us into their art classrooms.
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Students from the Candor Select Choir were selected to participate in the High School Choral Festival at Binghamton
University on October 19, 2019. This event provided our high school students the opportunity to sing rewarding and challenging repertoire alongside college singers (the BU Chamber Singers) in an informal, collaborative environment. Congratulations on a
great concert!
Left to right: Amelia O'Hara, Savanna Tuttle, Cole Strong, Ben Dizer, Rebecca Holmes, Sidney Brown, Lauren Davies, Ty'vone Benners, Corinne Manzer, Ashton Teribury, and Lilly Hobi
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
NYSSMA 2019 Each year in late September, approximately 240 students are notified that they are selected to participate in the Zone 3 NYSSMA Conference Area All-State music groups. The All-State experience begins with a music educator, his or her student, and an accompanist spending countless hours preparing a NYSSMA solo which must be selected from repertoire lists in the current manual. Last spring, over 6,500 students from NYSSMA Zone 3 prepared solos for evaluations in the hope of being selected. This fall, Lilly Hobi, Angelina Porras, Isabella Porras, and Jessica Wells received high scores on their evaluations and were chosen to participate in the NYSSMA Zone 3 Area All-State Junior High Treble Chorus.
Picture Left to Right:
Lilly Hobi Jessica Wells Angelina Porras Isabella Porras
Come Hear the Candor High Chorus Sing the Canadian Anthem!
Candor High School Night Friday, November 22nd at 7:05 p.m. Devils vs. Belleville Senators
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STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
College/Career Testing Information
ASVAB ACT Test Date: Registration Deadline: (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) The ASVAB career exploration program is a December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 comprehensive career planning program that February 8, 2020 January 10, 2020 includes a multiple-aptitude test battery, an April 4, 2020 February 28, 2020 interest inventory and various career planning tools designed to help students explore career June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 opportunities. This exam may also be used as an Armed Forces entrance exam. If there are students interested in taking the exam please see Mr. Banks. Students are encouraged to register online at www.actstudent.org. ACT Online Prep offers helpful study tips, practice tips, and more! Students may also register in Students Services.
PSAT SAT Test Date: Registration Deadline:
December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 On October 16th the junior class had the opportunity to take the PSAT. Results can March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 soon be reviewed on the College Board May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 website at www.collegeboard.org. Mr. Banks will be reviewing the score report in June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 class and helping students understand their scores. They will have the opportunity to log Students are encouraged to register online at on to the College Board website and create www.collegeboard.org. College Board also an account if they haven’t already done so. offers helpful study tips, practice tests and They will review their score and have the more! They will even send you a daily opportunity to receive free study guides from practice question. Students may also register the College Board specifically tailored to in Student Services. The SAT can be taken their needs. as many times as it is offered. Check the website of the college you are interested in to see their minimum score requirement.
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STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
College/Career Testing Information
FAFSA Regents Review The Free Application for Federal All students who need to retake a Regents Student Aid (FAFSA) is available exam in January will be notified. Please online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students encourage your student to begin reviewing can start to complete the FAFSA on now! Students should meet with the October 1st, 2019. There will be a teacher of the Regents exam to discuss representative from SUNY Broome times to review, and they should visit going over the financial aid process on www.regentsprep.org to study online. November 14, 2019 at 6:00pm in the Candor High School Library. All seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.
Senior Meetings Candor Website Mr. Banks began Senior meetings in September. Transcripts and credits are Our Candor website has a link to Student being reviewed and post-graduation Services. There are helpful links to websites plans are being discussed. If you have such as the College Board, FAFSA, and any questions please do not hesitate to other valuable links that students and contact Mr. Banks at the student parents can use for planning for the future services office. of our students: www.candorcsd.org
Student Services Office: 659-3195 Jason Banks: 9th-12th Counselor Beth Gance-Virkler: 5th-8th Counselor Leslie Thomas: Secretary
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TAX INFORMATION
STAR Information The New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR) provides homeowners with two types of partial exemptions from school property taxes. For further STAR information, contact your local assessor’s office, call toll free at 1-888-697-8275, or visit the New York State website at: http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/index.htm.
Requirements for Basic and Enhanced STAR:
Factor Basic STAR Enhanced STAR Residency You must own your home and it must be You must own your home and it must be your your primary residence. primary residence. Age No age restriction 65 or older For jointly owned property, only one spouse or sibling must be at least 65 by December 31 of the year when the exemption will begin.
Income $500,000 or less for the STAR credit For 2019, $86,300 or less. ($250,000 or less for the STAR exemption) For 2020, $88,050 or less. The income limit applies to the combined The income limit applies to the combined incomes of only the owners and owners’ incomes of all owners (residents and non- spouses who reside at the property. residents), and any owner’s spouse who resides at the property.
Candor School District utilizes Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES for tax collection services. TST BOCES performed tax collection through October 31st, at which time, by law, the remaining unpaid collection was turned over to the respective County Treasurer, and any further tax questions should now be directed there. Tioga County Treasurer: (607)687-8668 Tompkins County Treasurer: (607)274-5502
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NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF PESTICIDES
December 2019 Dear Parent, Guardian and School Staff: New York State Education Law Section 409-H and Commissioner of Education Regulation 155.24, 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 Candor 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. The following pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:
a school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following application; anti-microbial products; nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; nonvolatile insecticidal baits in tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children; silica gels and other nonvolatile ready-to-use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to children; boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate; the application of EPA designated biopesticides; the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25; and the use of aerosol products with a directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals from an imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.
In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48-hour prior notification list. If you would like to receive 48-hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your school or building, please complete the form below and either fax or mail it to Lonny Seeley, School Pesticide Representative of Candor School District. His fax number is (607)659-4692 and his mailing address is 1 Academy Street, P.O. Box 145, Candor, New York, 13743. Please feel free to contact Mr. Seeley for further information on these requirements, including information on the products that have been applied in this school or building. Mr. Seeley can be reached at (607)659-5020 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Candor Central School Request for Pesticide Application Notification (please print) School Building:
Name: Address:
Day Phone: Evening Phone: Email:
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EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS INFORMATION
Emergency School Closing Information The information below represents the television and radio stations that will announce emergency school closing information for the community and students of the Candor School District. Please do not call school offices or the bus garage to check on the status for the day. Telephone lines are needed to make outgoing calls and to handle emergencies. School decisions will be made by 5:30 a.m., whenever possible, and should be broadcast between 6:00 a.m. and 6:15 a.m.
TV Stations: Ithaca Radio Stations: Binghamton Radio Stations: WBNG - (CH 12) Binghamton WYXL-FM 97.3 WLTB (Magic 101)- FM-101.7/102.5 WETM - (CH 18) Elmira WQNY-FM 103.7 WHWK-FM 98.1 WBGH - (CH 34) Binghamton WIII I100-FM 99.9/100.3 WAAL-FM 99.1 WIVT - (CH 34) Binghamton HITS 103-FM 103.3 WWYL (Wild 104)-FM 104 WICZ - (CH 40) Binghamton THE VINE-FM 96.7 STAR -FM 105.7 WENY - (CH 36) Elmira WFIZ-FM 95.5/94.9 MIX-FM 103.3 WSYR - (CH 9-ABC)Syracuse WFIZ - HD2 - FM 107.7 KGB-FM 92.5 WHCU -AM 870/95.9 THE BEAR-FM 107.5 WNYY-AM 1470 Web Sites: SPORTS RADIO-AM 1430 www.ithacanet.org Owego Radio Stations: WINR-AM 680 www.pressconnects.com WEBO: WYOS - AM 1360 www.theithacajournal.com FM-101.3/105.1/107.9 www.weny.com AM-1330 www.spectrumlocalnews.com
Closings will be listed on our school website as well: www.candorcsd.org
School Messenger will also be utilized for emergency school closings. Please be sure your contact information is up to date in order to receive the automated phone calls or emails.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTES
The Salvation Army Red Kettle is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season. Bell ringing will start November 29th and continue through December Please help us keep our records accurate! Email 24th. Location to be determined. any email or address changes to Denise Ahart, [email protected]. Newsletter items can be sent Please consider finding time in your busy to Nancy King at [email protected]. schedules to help our community. All money collected stays in Candor. As of this past year, hard copies of the newsletter will ONLY be mailed to members of the 50 year Please call Alicha Hatch at (607)768- class and older. Anyone else still wishing to receive 2042 or email at [email protected] a hard copy of the newsletter that is not in the 50 to arrange a day year and above classes will need to send $5 to cover and time that fits printing and postage costs and a request to Denise your schedule. Ahart or Nancy King at PO Box 145, Candor, NY 13743. This request must be received by 3/31/20. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details for the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
Candor Free Library The library is not just for books anymore (although they are still our favorite thing)! This is what you can get with your library card: Books, DVD’s, Audio Books, E-Books with Libby and Overdrive, Magazines through RB Digital. Learn a language with Mango, research your genealogy with Heritage Quest, get help with a job search with JobNow. You don’t need a library card to use public computers or bring your own device and use our free Wi-Fi, use our printer, make copies or send faxes. Check us out on Facebook to learn about programs such as acrylic painting, Art Splash, Spanish class and more, or click on the blog on our web page, www.candorfreelibrary.org for up to date information. We have a Lego Club that meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm for all ages and Story Hour for babies to pre-schoolers (all ages welcome) on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 to 11:00 am. Call 659-7258 for more information or visit us at 2 Bank St. Candor, NY.
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2019 Tioga County Holiday & Winter Resource Guide For a list of community meals, parties, and gift giveaways during the holidays, please see the 2019 Tioga County Holiday Guide on our school website (www.candorcsd.org) or go to https://www.tiogacountyny.com/media/7146/2019-tioga-county-holiday-guide.pdf .
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CANDOR’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE November 30, 2019 Parade forms at 4:30pm and step off is 5:30pm from the Candor Ballfield on Rte. 96. Please enter floats and entries by way of McCarty St. WE NEED FLOATS…. There will be cash prizes this year! We plan to see the Clauses and maybe even the Grinch! Refreshments will be served following the parade and we would love donations of cookies. Please call 659-4724 if you are able to provide some. Sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 907 with a lot of help from their friends. THANK YOU.
Candor Community Christmas Concert
The Candor Community Chorus will usher in the winter holiday season with their Christmas concert on Saturday, December 14, at 7 pm in the Candor High School Auditorium, Academy Street.
This year’s theme is “He Is Born” and features several new pieces. “The Holding Carol” brings together the themes of joy, peace, and love in a tender tune that underscores the promise of Christmas. Also new to the program are a gorgeous Dan Forrest arrangement of “The First Noel” and “People Look East”. Some favorites from past years include “Beautiful December”, “Candlelight”, “He Is Born” and “Festival Sanctus”.
A carol sing is planned for intermission and there will once again be raffle baskets. Dave Jackson directs the program, accompanied by Brenda Yeier at the piano. Admission is free, and the chorus gratefully accepts donations to support their music library and scholarship program.
Candor Central School District Non-Profit Organization P.O. Box 145 U.S. Postage Paid Candor, NY 13743 Candor, NY 13743 Permit No. 14
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Candor School District Phone Numbers District Office 659-5010 High School Office 659-5020 Elementary Office 659-3935 Attendance Office (HS) 659-5873 Attendance Office (EL) 659-3935 Nurse’s Office-Elementary 659-4965 Nurse’s Office-High School 659-5225 Special Education Office 659-7727 Student Services 659-3195 Cafeteria Manager 659-7227 Bus Garage 659-3115 Alternate School 659-7496
From all of us at Candor Central Schools.