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ChronicleKendall Central Schools December ~ 2019 MISSION ecoming W The mission of the Kendall m e Central School District is to o e provide the knowledge, skills, k values and attitudes needed H by students to live responsibly and to compete successfully in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
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2 Kendall’s Character Traits
3 Fire Prevention at Kendall Elementary
4 Award-Winning Scarecrows
5 International Cooking Class Focuses on Local Impact
6 Halloween at KES
7 Tech Tips
8 Senior Interview Day
9 Red Ribbon Week 2019
10 Students of the Month
11 Students Explore Local History Kendall Homecoming activities occurred during the District families attended a carnival at the JSHS 12 40 Book Challenge week of Sept. 23. Each class chose a state as their following the parade on Sept. 27. Food was for sale, theme for their float in the parade. The seventh and and a variety of games and activities were offered, eighth graders chose Alaska, the freshmen chose including a bounce house and inflatable gladiator Kansas, the sophomores chose Texas, the juniors arena. The basket raffle raised over $700 for the KFA chose California and the seniors chose Hawaii. At Scholarship fund. Thanks to all who participated. the pep rally in the gym on Friday, classes competed On Saturday, the Kendall Varsity Girls’ Soccer team against each other in a hula hoop relay, musical won their Homecoming game against Newark with chairs, dance routine, relay race and multiple minute a score of 1-0, and the Kendall Varsity Boys’ Soccer to win it games. The seniors were the overall winners team beat Harley Allendale Columbia (HAC), 3-0. The of Homecoming events, with the freshmen coming Kendall Varsity Volleyball team played a hard-fought in second, the sophomores in third and juniors in match, but they came up short against Pembroke. fourth. Seniors Olivia Reed and Brian Shaw were elected as Homecoming King and Queen. Kendall Central Schools
Message from the Kendall’s Character Traits Superintendent Kendall CSD would like to recognize the following members of our school community who demonstrated respect, Dear Parents, Students and responsibility and caring in October and November: Community Members, • PTSA for the Halloween dance. I hope this edition of The Chronicle brings you • Sports Boosters for supporting fall athletes with warmth from the chilly concessions and attendance at events. weather as we begin the • Fall coaches for their dedication to the athletes. season of giving thanks. • Kendall Fire Department volunteers for their quick response to a fire alarm and November and December school evacuation. bring many events such as school concerts, the Community Band Benefit Concert, Lions • Bus drivers for returning to school to help with the evacuation. Club Tree Lighting, KFA Sale, “The Lion King • All ES staff who offered coats, sweaters and blankets to students during the evacuation. Kids” production, Sports Awards, Senior Citizen sing-a-long, and the Christmas Angels • ES staff for supporting this year’s Red Ribbon events and food drive. gifts and food baskets from the Kendall Food • JSHS staff for their Red Ribbon sponsorship. Cupboard. Please join me in thanking the many staff and community members that • ES Café staff for offering a variety of menu choices daily. give so freely to help and support others in • JSHS teachers who volunteered to help a colleague with the Model UN event. our Kendall School community. • ES teachers who volunteered for roller skating and Wild Kratts events. The capital improvement project bid opening • All staff for supporting a colleague going through cancer treatment. in October was a success! The Board of Education approved contracts in November • Mental Health staff for updating our procedures and supporting many students in crisis. for work to begin in the spring of 2020. This • Our cleaners - Dan, Dave, Tammy, Lizzie and Andrea - who stepped up to help new staff. phase of facility work includes replacement of the gymnasium floors; renovation of all • Jeremy Rath, Andy King, Kristy Markham and all parent helpers for the production of “The locker rooms; renovation of the JSHS art/ Lion King Kids.” music/technology classrooms; enhancements • Morgan Marcello for leading the Homecoming and Mr. Kendall events. to the ES cooling system; updates to the ES cafeteria; and updates to offices for our • Jackie Nielsen and Wendy O’Hearn for their leadership with the FIRST LEGO League team and community partners. Site work includes coaching them to winning their first event. improvements to the JSHS, parking lot and • Joe Canale for connecting positively with our youngest friends. ES loop; new bathrooms and storage at the • Heather Eysaman for being visible in the building, learning about our wonderful staff and track; and improved drainage on all four tweeting about student events. ball fields. We are excited to begin this final phase to update the JSHS, and we anxiously await completion before school starts in September 2020! Please remember to update any phone number changes with the main offices to More Twitter ensure we have accurate contact information KFA Christmas Sale for our Connect Ed calling system. School by Joanne Schutz, Occupational Therapist Accounts for You closing and delays will also be posted on our school website, social media sites and on The annual KFA Christmas Sale is almost to Follow! here! Donations of sale items are gladly the news. We attempt to make the decision In addition to the district Twitter account accepted until just before the sale, by 6 a.m.; once the decision is made, it takes of @kendallcsd, you can follow Grades which runs Dec. 16-18. Donations may about 20 minutes to convey the information PreK-4 Principal Heather Eysaman be dropped off at the Elementary Main through the various communication @KendallElement1 and the Counseling Office during regular school hours. If channels. School closure decisions take into Department @kendall_school. Don’t anyone would like to volunteer to help account the anticipated road conditions as forget to follow Grades 9-12 Principal at the sale, please call Jackie Wilson at well as the impact on our working families for Carol D’Agostino @KendallJrSrHigh, 585-659-8317. school meals and supervision. I am thankful Grades 5-8 Principal Kevin Watson for the highway crew that ensures roads are The sale is held at the ES from 9 a.m.-3 @KendallEagles, and Athletic Director passable and our professional bus drivers p.m. each day. Parents/guardians and Nick Picardo @KendallAthleti1. We love who ensure safe travels. Enjoy this holiday students are invited to stop by and shop. showing you what students are doing season. Proceeds from the sale benefit the KFA inside and outside of school! Sincerely, Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all who make this sale possible. Your contributions help make this sale a success every year! Julie E. Christensen District Superintendent
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Message from the Fire Prevention Elementary at Kendall Elementary On Oct. 8, the Kendall Fire Department educated Kendall students about School Principal fire safety. PreK, kindergarten and first grade students learned about the equipment on Dear Families, a fire truck and worn by a firefighter. They asked questions of the firefighters As I sit to write this letter, I’ve been principal of and boarded a fire truck. They learned about fire safety and what firefighters students in PreK-grade 4 for just about a month. It has do to help in emergencies. been an amazing few weeks of getting to know students, Third graders walked to the Kendall Fire Hall for their fire safety lesson. staff and families. I am struck every day by how warm Students were instructed on what to do in case of a fire in their homes. They and caring our school community is. I see how students put this information to use in the Orleans County Fire Safety House. This treat each other with respect and kindness, how entire is the third year these students had a chance to tour the safety simulator classes engage in learning together, and how devoted house. While in the trailer, students practiced how to find the closest exit. our teachers and staff are to doing what is best for They also learned the importance of having a family meeting point once they our children. This is truly a special place, and it is an have exited a burning structure. Third graders also toured an ambulance and absolute joy to come to work. learned about the equipment that is used at the scene of a fire. This fall was full of school-wide activities! The days Fifth graders attended an assembly in the Auditorium. Kendall firefighters are certainly busy around KES. I’ve included one of provided important information to students about fire safety and what to do my favorite pictures of students. Please check out our in an emergency. Twitter feed @KendallElement1 for a daily glimpse into all the wonderful things that happen daily. Kendall Elementary School is grateful for the men and women of the Kendall Fire Department and all they do to help their community. During the October Board of Education meeting, I shared the building goals that teachers helped develop for the coming year. In a nutshell, we are doing an amazing job with curriculum and teaching. Every teacher I talk to wants to do just a little more and become a little better. We will continue to work with instructional coaches through Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES to refine practices, shift to Next Generation standards and embed more technology into classroom instruction. Our staff has developed measureable, data-supported goals to help us meet building goals. I am proud of the work they are committed to doing. As always, feel free at any time to reach out with questions or concerns: [email protected] The Book It! Reading Challenge or 585-659-8317. by Kristy Markham, Kindergarten Teacher In partnership, On Nov. 6, Kendall held the Book It! Principal’s Reading Challenge. The Principal’s Challenge is a fun way for students to see administrators reading, and it promotes reading for enjoyment. Our Elementary School Principal Heather Eysaman and Middle School Principal Kevin Watson sat in our cozy reading nook outside the cafeteria. The nook was complete with a rug, faux fireplace and two comfy chairs. Heather Eysaman At least one of the principals had to be reading in the nook during the entire Elementary School Principal school day as part of the challenge; sometimes, they were both there! Classes visited the nook throughout the day. Our principals read their favorite stories or read books students brought with them. We added to our challenge this year. Kendall students were challenged to read at least 500 books during the day on Wednesday. If students met the goal, our principals had to complete the second phase of the challenge: they would have to write a reading rap and perform it at the next school-wide assembly. Kendall students were up to the challenge – they Army Specialist Shyller Elusma, second from left, recently surprised read 1,481 books! We can’t wait to hear his family at Kendall Elementary School, where his children Amara, the reading rap from the principals! To Jeremiah and Jenady attend school, and his wife, Amber, works in the cafeteria. He was on leave for a week at the end of October; he had our principals: thanks for being such good not been home since Christmas 2018. sports and showing our students that reading can be fun!
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Message from the Safety and Responsibility Squad on Duty at KES Middle School Principal Under the guidance of Deputy Ashley Poler, 12 sixth graders have been selected for the Safety and Responsibility Squad at Leadership Matters! Kendall Elementary School. The squad was sworn in by Deputy Middle level educator/writer Betty Edwards states, “There Poler during the Student of the Month assembly in November. is growing research demonstrating that students perform Squad members are: Alex Smith, Vinnie D’Agostino, John better academically, socially and emotionally when they are Esposito, Brandon Barrett, Sydnee Stoner, Ivy Kolinsky, Nick meaningfully engaged, contributing members of a school Cole, Jonny Conte, Aidan Kwiatkowski, Maddie Hults, Dez Redick with a positive, caring, equitable school climate. As adults, we and Brooke Rodas. We look forward to seeing you in action often think we are the architects of a school’s culture, but we underestimate every day! the influence and impact students have on their own school community, particularly when they are trusted and involved in school climate improvement efforts from the outset.” In November, Kendall’s first Safety and Responsibility Squad (SRS) officers were sworn in – in front of the entire Elementary School — by School Resource Officer Deputy Ashley Poler. Although SRS officers’ main goal is to protect the school community, the heart of their existence focuses on building student leaders at the student level because a positive school climate starts from within. Officers assist preschoolers and kindergartners with safely reaching their classrooms, patrol the halls and cafeteria, problem-solve potential bullying situations, and serve as members of Flag Guard, helping to raise and lower the American flag each day. While sixth grade students may serve as SRS officers, fifth graders also have a unique opportunity to serve their school community as coffee experts/baristas. The Kendall Middle Level is proud to begin year two of the Kendall Coffee Award-Winning Scarecrows Club. This year, Coffee Club is teaming up with coffee experts at Java Junction in Brockport to provide our staff with an out-of-this-world coffee experience. Made by KCS Members Students will plan, brew, and serve Java Junction Coffee a few times each All three of the winning scarecrows in the annual Scarecrow month, all in the name of service to their community, as it is our ultimate goal Festival were created by members of the KCS community. This to build leadership from within. Students will learn how to budget and oversee year’s theme was “Peace” the 70s. The first place scarecrow an activity account, and they will be responsible for researching and running a featured the siblings from the Berenstain Bear books reading a business that uses profits to benefit Kendall’s Snack Pack Program. book near the Little Free Library; it was created by JSHS Library Student leaders in eighth grade met in November to begin planning an Media Specialist Alicia Charland and her family. The second exclusive Kendall Middle School adventure for June 12: The Kendall Middle and third place winners School Color Run. Students in grades 5-8 will be invited to plan and participate were sixth grade in a one-of-a-kind event that will celebrate all that is great about being 10-14 classes from Kendall years old. Prior to passing away in 2013, acclaimed educator Rita Pierson gave a Elementary School. spirited Ted Talk entitled, “Every Kid Needs a Champion.” In her speech, Pierson Gabriella Watson’s proclaims “teaching and learning should bring joy. How powerful would our class scarecrow was a world be if we had kids who were not afraid to take risks, who were not afraid peace-loving scarecrow to think, and who had a champion?” and Meghan Dill’s Lastly, we are currently revising our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) class scarecrow was a practices to ensure our seventh grade students have opportunities to serve. fashionable scarecrow. Students inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society at the end of Congratulations to the their sixth grade year will soon be able to participate with members of our NJHS winners! during seventh grade. Furthermore, students in seventh grade will soon be eligible for induction into NJHS, as previously only students in eighth and ninth grades were eligible. “Consistently and deliberately supporting students to be engaged as co-leaders and co-learners is an essential requirement for successful school climate improvement efforts” (Cardillo 2013). I look forward to working with the Kendall community to build additional leadership opportunities for our middle level students.
Sincerely, Kevin J. Watson Middle School Principal
4 December ~ 2019 Message from the International Cooking Class High School Principal Focuses on Local Impact Dear Students, Parents and by Katie Driesel, International Cooking Class Teacher Community Members, During the month of November, the International It has been a very busy start to the Cooking Class looked at the concept of preparing new school year. There have been so dishes that went from “farm to table.” The class many fun, student-centered events prepared an Autumn Harvest soup that included that have already taken place. Of ingredients from local farms, including Partyka and course, Homecoming is always a Kludt Farms. Students also examined the amount highlight for our school and the of food waste in America. Across the United States, entire community. I would like to thank all of you food waste is upwards of 40 percent. Students will for your unconditional support of our students. continue to explore ways to decrease waste and We also enjoyed a night of music performed by lower our ecological footprint through possible our students at our annual Dessert Cabaret. I am future composting projects. so thankful that the Music Boosters sponsored this event so our students had an opportunity to showcase their talents. On Nov. 1, we hosted our annual Senior Interview Day. We enlisted the help of 29 professionals to provide our students with an authentic interview experience. All of these events RAC Visit Helps Juniors and Seniors would not have been possible without the support of this wonderful community. Thank you from the Explore College Options bottom of my heart. On Sept. 30, 14 area colleges hosted information booths in the Commons area at It is my personal mission to continue to research Kendall JSHS. Juniors and seniors were invited to speak with college representatives ways to work with the community to enhance to learn more about academic programs and the application process, and obtain our students’ education. One new initiative we answers to any questions they may have about the college experience. The Rochester are instituting is connecting area farms to our Area Colleges (RAC) sponsored the visit to Kendall. This is the 10th year Kendall has International Cooking Class. Students and staff participated in the program. The following schools were represented at the event: have reached out to local farms for donations of ingredients to cook in this classroom. To date, we • Alfred State College • Nazareth College have secured donations from Kludt Farms (squash • Alfred University • Roberts Wesleyan College and carrots), Partyka Farms (onions), Brightly Farms • Finger Lakes Community College • Rochester Institute of Technology (pumpkins), Kirby Farms (apple cider) and Upstate Farms (cream/cream cheese/butter). Focusing on • Genesee Community College • St. John Fisher College local produce and products will provide students • Houghton College • SUNY Geneseo with invaluable knowledge and help them lead healthy lives. We are thankful for the backing of • Keuka College • The College at Brockport these supportive community members. Students • Monroe Community College • University of Rochester enrolled in this class will also take a fieldtrip to Partyka Farms. They will see how pumpkins are raised and witness how the seeds are harvested, processed and packaged. It is our goal to expose students to the world of agriculture and the many career opportunities that exist within this industry. We have instituted Friday Seminars to expose students to various career options. It is our objective to offer presentations to our students focused on many different career opportunities. Throughout the year, we will expose students to careers in engineering, agriculture, health services, education, trades and law enforcement, among others. Please contact me if you would like to share your area of expertise with our students. I am always thankful for the support we receive from this community. Kendall is a Great Place to Grow! Sincerely,
Carol D’Agostino High School Principal
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Halloween at KES
Unicorns, superheroes and witches were just some of the creatures found parading around the Elementary Gym on Halloween. Students in PreK-grade 6 participated in the parade in their Halloween costumes. Once the younger students returned to their classrooms, fifth and sixth graders had a dance party together in the gym. Teams of teachers dressed up as Pac-Man characters; the Harlem Globetrotters; UNO cards; characters from “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles” and children’s books; and Hungry, Hungry Hippos.
Halloween Door Contest The sixth grade classes held a Halloween Door Decoration Contest in October. This door won first place. Congratulations to the students who worked on this door: Michael Leasure, Lincoln Lewis, Michael Colucci, Avianna Tech Tips Gonzalez, John DeZutter, Faith Stone and Lily Kaye.
PBIS Lesson on the Bus In October, elementary students boarded school busses during the day for lessons on bus behavior. These lessons support the district’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. The PBIS lessons were given to kindergarten through sixth grade students by bus route. Kendall faculty and staff led the lessons and asked students which bus rules were examples of the PBIS character traits of respect, responsibility and caring.
6 December ~ 2019 Green Machine Engages FIRST LEGO League Sixth Graders Off to a Great Start The Green Machine Lab visited Kendall Elementary School on Oct. by Jackie Nielsen, FIRST Lego League Coach 18 to see if sixth graders could determine what killed a bird found at Hamlin Beach. This lab on wheels provides students with hands- This year’s FIRST LEGO League team competed on methods to investigate a hypothetical situation and determine in a qualifier tournament in November a solution. Students worked in small groups and rotated to stations and won the Champions award. This award inside the lab and their classroom to conduct their research. They recognizes the team that most embodies the dissected owl pellets, examined x-rays and specimens of various FIRST LEGO League experience by fully embracing their Core Values of birds, used test strips to gauge chemical interactions, watched discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork and fun, while also videos, researched information using laptops, and conducted achieving excellence in both the robot game and innovation project. experiments on a topographical model to determine how water is By winning this highest honor, the team will go on to the regional contaminated from various sources. They shared hypotheses and competition on Dec. 8. results when they came back together as a class to discuss their For this year’s competition, our students were tasked with finding a findings. problem with a local building or public space. Our students believed The Green Machine Lab is provided by Monroe One BOCES and it is that we did not have a town library at first, but after completing staffed by Andy Raab and Peter Robson. Raab and Robson also lead some research, they discovered there is a small one located in the the missions at the Challenger Learning Center of Greater Rochester, Kendall Town Hall. They visited the library and met Eileen Grah, the another program run by Monroe One that many Kendall students librarian, along with town officials Barb Flow and Tony Cammarata. attend in fifth grade. They discussed with them the importance of a library and book access for kids in Kendall, especially over school breaks. Through these discussions, they discovered that one problem the library faces is lack of exposure; many students and their parents are unaware of the library’s existence as a resource in our community. There is no way to know what books are in the library since they do not have a public database. Students decided that the best way to raise awareness of the library and increase patronage was to create a website for the library with a searchable database of books. Our students learned how to code a website in HTML, CSS and Javascript, and they created the following website www.kendallreads.com. The team hopes this website will be a helpful tool in promoting literacy in Kendall. Here is the judge’s feedback about our team, the Lost Lightning Eagles: “A community in need, with kids wanting to read. They researched and shared a solution that showed they cared. With a sleek and robust robot, they had a creative spring swing. The team created a lot of hype, by bringing teams together on Skype. Their solution was just right, the town can now use their website. The library is no longer lost and at a very low cost.” Please congratulate our team on their win! Team members are Madison Hults, Alek Odalovic, Dominic Dellaquila, Caleb Schumacher, Caleb Tech Tips Schneider, Robert Henry, Cody Johnstone, Alex King, Seth Pray and Carter Alt; student coach David Elliott; and adult coaches Jackie Nielsen by Jackie Nielsen, Instructional Technology Specialist and Wendy O’Hearn. Technology is booming in both buildings in Kendall. An exciting technology being used in both our fifth and 10th grade science classes is a digital planetarium simulator called Stellarium that allows students to view the night sky from the comfort of their Chromebooks. If students are interested in using Stellarium at home, they can visit the free website at https://stellarium.org/. In the JSHS, seventh grade students had the opportunity to create augmented reality book reports. In health class, students are exploring a variety of technologies in a digital health portfolio. In the ES, Seesaw is being used on the iPads to help students track their work in digital portfolios. Second grade has received an updated set of laptops. Third grade has incorporated Genius Hour, an opportunity for students to participate in student-lead research and inquiry. Third grade also has access to a new iPad cart. Fourth grade has recently gone 1:1 with Chromebooks. These technologies will help us continue to develop technological competencies with students and infuse STEAM into our classrooms.
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psychologist Sue Smith. Hala hasn’t made up her mind yet on a career, but thinks she’d like SENIOR to go into the psychology field. “Mrs. Smith encouraged me to maintain good relationships with my professors in college,” said Hala. “They INTERVIEW will have internships and research opportunities for me.” DAY at IT professional Michele Prince met with two students. She thought they were dressed Kendall appropriately for the interview, were prepared and asked good questions. She encouraged Kendall seniors spoke with professionals feedback from the rubrics with students to students not to appear nervous and to come in careers they are interested in as part of help them improve their performance in future to the interview with examples of their work Senior Interview Day on Nov. 1. The experience interviews. experience and skills that would apply to their simulated what it would be like for students to Senior Interview Day directly ties to the district’s career field. “Be able to answer the question of apply for a job in their field. Students filled out mission of preparing students for life outside why you want to pursue this field, why you feel questionnaires to identify the job paths they of school. Senior Thomas Buzard met with passionate about it,” she said. are interested in pursuing, and then Kendall Scott Fisken, who works in the construction Contractor Joe Haight met with six students staff did their best to match each student with industry. “He gave me some good advice,” said a professional in that field. Tradesmen, health about careers in construction. He was impressed Thomas. “He told me I need to be able to take with the students’ cover letters and thought care workers and law enforcement officials were criticism from a supervisor, be confident in my some of the 29 professionals that participated they were well-prepared for the interview. “They abilities and never lie in the interview.” Thomas asked some really good questions,” he said. in this event. About half a dozen interviews were is currently enrolled in the carpentry program conducted over FaceTime and Skype to connect at the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career and Kendall juniors were involved in Senior Interview students with professionals who could not be Technical Education Center and hopes to enter Day, too, ushering employers to their assigned present at Kendall JSHS. the workforce after graduation. tables and keeping track of students waiting to Beginning in September, seniors worked with interview. They also received insight into how Senior Brian Shaw interviewed his cousin, Air to prepare for their own Senior Interview Day their Government and ELA teachers to prepare Force Paratrooper Robert Schnall, because for their interviews. They worked on writing and next year by talking with the seniors about their Brian also wants to become a paratrooper. “He experience. proofing their resumes, cover letters and thank gave me a lot of advice about the U.S. Air Force you notes. Counselors worked with students Academy,” said Brian. “I’m learning boxing on his Seniors completed the experience by writing on how to dress for an interview and use recommendation.” Olivia Reed also interviewed their thank you notes to the professionals right appropriate body language and speech in the with Schnall, as she is interested in pursuing after the interview. “The kids really look forward interview. forensics as a career, and has applied to the Air to this day,” said Principal Carol D’Agostino. She Students submitted their resumes to the Force Academy. “He told me that once I’ve been said the program has been operating at Kendall professionals prior to the interview. Some through the Academy, I can pursue any path I for at least 12 years. professionals had part-time jobs or internship want, even if I change my mind on going into opportunities available that they screened forensics,” she said. students for. During their meetings with the Senior Dawson Custer met with DEC Officer Vern professionals in the JSHS Library, students Fonda. “He told me what his job was on a answered interview questions, asked for career day-to-day basis, and even offered to do a ride- advice, inquired about college or vocational along with me,” said Dawson. “He advised me to training, and learned how to prepare for their look for a DEC job locally. He was easy to talk to, intended career through opportunities such as and we found we had a lot in common.” part-time jobs, internships or volunteer work. After the interviews, professionals completed Hala Alakhras, who is a foreign exchange rubrics on each student. Teachers shared student from Jordan, met with retired KCS school
ES Playground Thoroughly Enjoyed by Students
On a sunny, warm afternoon in October, UPK, PreK and kindergarten students swarmed the ES playground, enjoying all it had to offer. Students learn many of life’s lessons in this playful environment: waiting patiently until someone is off the swing, taking turns safely going down the slide, finding friends to push them on the swings, encouraging classmates to try new pieces of equipment, and devising games together. It was a great opportunity for them to exert some energy before going back to class.
8 December ~ 2019 Red RibbonWeek 2019 by Kristy Markham, Red Ribbon Week Coordinator Features a Every year, students across America celebrate Red Ribbon Week. It is a week where schools educate young people about the dangers and Variety of Songs consequences of using drugs and making other unhealthy choices. It is a week that focuses on making good choices, while avoiding drugs and and Sweets bullying. We share information with students that is age-appropriate and at a level they can understand. Kendall Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 28-Nov. 1. Each day followed a fun theme, which helped students get involved. Monday’s theme was “Hats Off to Being Drug Free!”, so Kendall students once again showed off their musical talents at the students and staff wore crazy hats. On Tuesday, we wore jeans to annual Dessert Cabaret fundraiser for the music department on Oct. celebrate being “Jean-ius Because We’re Drug Free!” Everyone wore 19. Sponsored by the Kendall Music Department and Kendall Music red on Wednesday because they were “Red-y to be Drug Free!” On Boosters, the event featured desserts and 18 acts, ranging from Halloween, students and staff wore costumes to say “Boo to Drugs!” soloists singing to student bands performing everything from pop Friday was jersey day, so everyone wore a team jersey to show we were music to classical. Elementary school through high school students “Teamed Up Against Drugs and Bullying.” performed in the cabaret under the direction of Band Directors Red Ribbon Week was started in honor of the efforts of Drug Ashlea Strouse and Andrea Patti, and Chorus Director Jeremy Rath, Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena with some students performing more than one act. Strouse and in 1985. Agent Camarena was kidnapped, tortured and killed for his Rath also accompanied the students. Performances occurred in undercover work in Mexico. More information about Red Ribbon Week the JSHS auditorium, and then everyone retired to the cafeteria to and DEA Agent Camarena can be found on the website: enjoy desserts during intermission. The audience had a chance to http://redribbon.org/about/. sample three desserts for their $10 ticket price, as well as purchase raffle tickets for gift baskets. Senior Noah Rath was the emcee of Throughout the week, students demonstrated caring for our community the event. by collecting non-perishable food for the Kendall Food Pantry. This year, we collected 164 items. Great job, KES! The Music Department and Music Boosters want to thank all of the generous supporters of the Kendall music program. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated once a year, but we hope students remember the lessons we learned about good choices and positive outcomes all year long.
Help KCSD Recycle Old Markers Kendall Schools is participating in the Crayola KCSD Receives Award in ColorCycle program. This program recycles old markers, turning them in to clean energy. The program keeps plastic out of our landfills and helps our environment. NYSPRA Contest Learn more at http://www.crayola.com/colorcycle. The Kendall Central School District received an award in the 40th Annual NY School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) Last year, we were able to recycle 50 lbs. of markers! We invite you to Communications Contest. The Chronicle newsletter received the join us in this program once again. Markers can be any brand (not just Merit award in the Community Newsletter category for the January Crayola), highlighters, Sharpies, etc. Please send in or drop off markers and March 2019 issues. The award-winning entries were on display to the Elementary School. Marker collection boxes are located near the in October at the NYS School Boards Association convention in ES Cafeteria and Main Office. You can drop off markers at the Main Office Rochester, NY. addressed to Miss Markham. There is also a collection box in the JSHS Library. If you have any questions, please call Kristy Markham at 659-8317, ext. 1114. Thank you! 9 Kendall Central Schools
ENTS OF THE MON September Students of the Month STUD for TH September and October
Kendall Central Schools recently recognized their students of the month for September and October. In the Elementary School, one student from each classroom was nominated by a teacher and the students received their certificates at the monthly assembly. The students pictured below demonstrated outstanding responsibility in September and respect in October. The Elementary School also awarded Golden Trophies to the classrooms that best demonstrate the character trait of the month in each of the specials areas: art (paintbrush), music (maracas and trumpet), Grades K-6, front row, from left, Annabelle Heeks, Brooke Miller, Ryleigh Denning, instrumental music (French horn), physical education (sneakers), Kylie Zugehoer, Isabelle Jones, Mackenzie Cooper, Delilah Miller and Irving Stangler. technology (computer mouse), library (book), FACS (binkie), health Second row, from left, Matthew Szymanski, Wyatt Miller, Peyton Manchester, Averee (deodorant) and cafeteria (fork and spoon). Redick, Chase Wright, Makayla Bentley, Kathryn Alt, Brayden Steffen and Aiden Fisken. Third row, from left, Christopher Sce, Keara Reed, Kaitlyn Hinman, Sacha Brice, In the JSHS, one student was nominated from each grade level. Sommer Baker, Colton Baker and Isabella Murray. Students received their certificates at the monthly Board of Education meeting. These students must: earn average or above average grades, demonstrate effort in school assignments, present an honest and trustworthy attitude, be helpful to teachers and other students, be cooperative and dependable, maintain above- average attendance, and exhibit a positive attitude towards school. The Middle School also honored students of the month in seventh and eighth grade in each subject area (math, science, social studies, English, Spanish, art, music, technology, physical education and health) during activity period. On Oct. 4 and Nov. Seventh graders, from left, Sophia Barnard-DeCann, Francis Penkszyk, Jared 8, the seventh and eighth grade students received a certificate of Ostrander, Michael Hallowell, Lana Strapp and Lilly Williams. recognition from their teachers. In addition to the expectations outlined previously for students recognized at each grade level in the JSHS, these middle school students must also be considerate of other’s feelings and adhere to school rules.
JV Boys’ Soccer Team Enjoys Successful Season by Joe Canale, JV Boys’ Soccer Coach Eighth graders, from left, Nate Shaw, Alex Diaz, Jared Neff, Amber Harrier, Angelina Aguirre and Landon Brown. Missing from photo: Hannah Brundage. The Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer Team enjoyed a good season this year. They began preseason on August 19 in excellent physical condition, reaching a very high playing level that continued throughout the season. A preseason scrimmage game at Caledonia was a telltale sign that the team would be very competitive. The team compiled a record of 11 wins and 3 losses, finishing out the season with a seven-game winning streak. Determined practices, using mental toughness, discipline, sportsmanship and playing clean, hard soccer enabled them to pursue an avenue of success. The team was made up of sophomores Jorden Ostrander, Owen Shaw, Dutch Steffen, Shane Stock, Jeffrey Pratt, Ethan Woodams, Joshua Smith; freshmen Toby Passer, Bruce Rasmusson, Devin Edick, Zach Barrett, Riley Diltz, Daniel Williams, Casey Gardner, Hunter Conner, Steven Strapp, Riley Robinson; and eighth grader Louis From left, Eh Law Chaw (ninth grade), Madison Nardi (11th grade), Eva Franklin Conte. Congratulations to these young men on a fine season! (10th grade), Hannah Brundage (eighth grade), Noah Walzer (12th grade) and Inez Stangler (seventh grade).
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October Students of the Month Students Explore Local History by Alicia Charland, JSHS Library Media Specialist On Oct. 31, several students had the opportunity to explore local history through a tour of Rochester landmarks. Our fieldtrip group was made up of AP American History students and eighth grade history podcast team members. The first stop was Mt. Hope Cemetery, where students were led on a tour that included visits to the graves of Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Henry Ward and Lars Larson, one of the original Norwegian settlers of Kendall. Grades K-6, front row, from left, Jaxson Narburgh, Benjamin D’Agostino, Dylan The tour guide was full of fun facts and Manners, Addison Schultz, Blake Zugehoer and Ada Barbuto. Second row, from left, stories relevant to local Kendall and Emily Contreras-Solis, Kaylie Bunn, Audrey Studeman, Adriana D’Agostino, Marissa Young and Jordon Ault. Third row, from left, Andrew Cole, Dolly Barbuto, Zachary Rochester history. Next, we went to the Draper, Tyler Davenport, Emma Minster and Olivia Sawyer. Back row, from left, Aidan University of Rochester Rare Books Library. Students held primary Kwiatkowski, Cayden Manners and Lily Kaye. source documents and original letters written by Frederick Douglass; it was a challenge for them to read old school cursive writing. They also saw a lock of his hair and a first edition of his autobiography, printed in Rochester. The final stop of our tour was the Susan B. Anthony House. Learning about her as we walked the halls of her home, in the very place that she fought for women’s rights, was an inspiring opportunity, especially the week before Election Day. Students returned to Kendall with a deeper understanding of constitutional rights and connection across content. Stay tuned for information on how to access our student produced podcasts that will share this information with a wider audience.
Seventh graders, from left, Alicia Lewis, Leann Clay, Adareli Contreras Solis, Isabella Goodrich, Francis Penkszyk IV, William Kludt and Jett Nelson.
Eighth graders, from left, Erin Bills, Makaila Abrams, Gabby Bray and Amber Harrier.
Front row, from left, MaKaila Abrams (eighth grade) and Ava Quintern (seventh grade). Back row, from left, Hannah MacNeill (10th grade), Jacob Esposito (11th grade), Skylar Ammerman (12th grade) and Aubreye Haskins (ninth grade).
11 Administration Kendall Central Schools Non-Profit Organization Julie E. Christensen, Superintendent Kendall, New York 14476 U.S. Postage Kendall, NY Nicholas Picardo, Executive Director Permit #3 for Student Services & Athletic Director Carol D’Agostino, High School Principal Kevin Watson, Middle School Principal Heather Eysaman, Elementary School Principal
Board of Education Lisa Levett, Board President Chaley Swift, Board Vice President PATRON, BOXHOLDER, RESIDENT Nadine Hanlon, Board Trustee Charles Patt, Board Trustee Jason ReQua, Board Trustee The Chronicle newsletter is published by Kendall Central School District, 1932 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476. It is produced with the assistance of the Communications and Technology Services (CaTS) Department at Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES.
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School Calendar December 2019 January 2020 Dec. 3 Music Boosters, JSHS Teacher’s Lounge 7 p.m. Jan. 1-3 No School, Holiday Recess Dec. 4 PTSA Supper with Santa, ES Café 5-6:45 p.m. Jan. 6 Winter Modified Sports begin – Block 2 Tree Lighting, Community Gazebo 7 p.m. Coffee with the HS Principal, HS Office 6 p.m. Dec. 5 HS Counseling Hours, 5-7 p.m. Board of Education Work Session, HS Library 6:30 p.m. 9th Grade Orientation for 8th Grade Parents/ PTSA Meeting, ES Conf. Rm. 7 p.m. Students, HS Aud. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9 HS Counseling Hours, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 7 SAT Exam Jan. 16 PTSA Mother/Son Nerf War, ES Aud. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 JSHS Band & Chorus Holiday Concert, HS Aud. 7 p.m. Jan. 17 Snow Ball, HS 7 p.m. Dec. 12 ES Band & Chorus Holiday Concert, HS Aud. 7 p.m. Jan. 20 No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dec. 13 Progress Reports Jan. 21-24 Regents Exams – All Students Attend Dec. 14 ACT Exam Jan. 22 Board of Education Meeting, HS Library 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 Board of Education Meeting, HS Library 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 Second Quarter Ends Dec. 16-18 KFA Sale, ES Conf. Rm. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 31 Circus, JSHS Gym 7 p.m. Dec. 23-31 No School, Holiday Recess 40 Book Challenge by Alicia Charland, JSHS Library Media Specialist Inspired by Kendall elementary students tackling the 40 Book Challenge, the high school will embark on its own version, starting in late November. In teams drafted by each high school grade level, faculty and staff will compete to win this year’s 40 Book Challenge Championship title. The first team of 10 adults that reads 40 books from the school library wins an ice cream social with the student group they represent. Audio books and e-books accessed through the SORA app count in this competition. Seniors in Elizabeth Sadler’s 21st Century Skills class are the marketing team for the event, designing the logo and promotional video. Middle schoolers are drafting fantasy “reader” teams, creating data tables and graphing results. Thank you to all of the faculty and staff participating for promoting a school culture of literacy! Want to know what is being read and who is in the lead? Use this QR code to stay up-to-date on the competition and follow our school library on Instagram: @kendallgrowsreaders and on Twitter: @KJSHLibrary.