Vol. 2017-2018 No. 3 November 2017

Jaguar Jottings

Your Johnsburg Central School Newsletter

blocking their view, they did immediately, Superintendent’s without any comments. They encourage our girls right to the end, and then beyond. Corner All of this in itself was enough to make me proud to be a Johnsburg fan, but what happened next made me realize that our students are more than great athletes, they are truly great people. After the game the girls came across the field, as they do, to show their appreciation to the fans. This time it meant they walked right up to our boys, who were right on the sideline. As you can imagine the girls were upset from their loss, but The other day I had the opportunity to see a real they held their heads high, as they should. They incredible act of school spirit/ friendship. I turned and just as they were leaving one of the attended the varsity girls’ sectional soccer game boys asked if they needed a hug. The girls, still at Westport. We were playing our first round of turning to walk back to their bench, stopped and sectional play against the Griffins decided that yes, they indeed needed a hug right (Westport/Elizabethtown) and it was a great then. As the girls turned back to their peers, the game. Both sides played hard and the final boys immediately ran out on the field and they outcome was 0-1 with the Griffins taking the all interlocked their arms and did a group cheer win. It was a hard loss for our team, but they that anyone else who was watching would have handled it like champions, with grace and thought for sure it was a victory celebration. As integrity. an administrator here at Johnsburg, to me it Several of our boys attended the game to support was. This display of loyalty, support and their fellow students and friends. They cheered friendship is the true win. I know that the loss the girls on while all the time keeping was hard for our girls, but that feeling will themselves in check to make sure the group did pass. What won’t pass is the feeling of being in not get out of hand. Everything I heard them say a group of friends and teammates and celebrating was positive in support of our team, and never being there for each other. That feeling will live anything negative to the other team. A few times on forever and will become part of their “glory one of the boys would say something like, “hey days” here at JCS. everyone we are getting too close to the line, and I am writing this article prior to the boys’ we need to move back”. Another time, in their sectional game because we have to go to press excitement, they got on each other’s backs with the newsletter. Without a doubt the cheering and when the fans from the other side support and school spirit I witnessed at the girl’s asked for them to get down because it was game will also be present at Crown Point. Cory Morse, Mike Dunkley, Pete Olesheski, Ryan Thomas, Joe SanAntonio, Ben Richards, Nolan Richards Front row, Justin Driscoll, Josh Virgil, Becky LaFountain, Bobby LaFountain, Ray Bohmer, Randy LaFountain, Jr., Randy LaFountain, Sr.

Principal’s Message

Great job to all the fall sports teams! You certainly had great weather for your seasons. Congratulations to boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer Students in grades PreK-3 and 4-6 played games and xc running teams for making it to sectionals. against each other throughout the day. A fun day Good luck!! of soccer was had by all!

Jaguar Walking Path The ¼ mile Jaguar Walking Path is ready for use. Walkers may enter through the main entrance from 3-7 P.M. on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays/vacations. Sign in/out on the clipboard near the main entrance and follow the paw prints on the walls.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Following the end of the first quarter, grades PreK-6 will be holding parent/teacher conferences on November 17th & 20th. Students in grades K-6 will dismiss at 11:30 on these days. There will be no classes for Pre-K on these days.

Johnsburg Soccerfest 2017 Johnsburg Central School hosted an alumni soccer game on Saturday, October 7th. Participants paid $5.00 to play and the proceeds went toward the building of an outdoor Jiggy Jaguar (Haley Mason) stands with Maggie classroom. Participants were, (back row, left to Batha, Tailyn Millington, and Hayley Fink at right) Tom Hammond, Todd Parker, Rob Wing, Soccerfest 2017. Rob Thomas, Mark Richards, Tim Lawrence, Fire Department Bus Drill

Fred Morse, JCS head mechanic, recently coordinated a bus safety drill for local fire departments. Members of the North Creek, North River, and Bakers Mills fire departments went over emergency procedures involving buses in Sweethearts & Heroes the event of a school bus accident. JCS hosted a Staff Day on October 6th. Staff members from Johnsburg, North Warren, Indian Lake, Long Lake, Minerva, Newcomb and Schroon Lake participated in the Sweethearts & Heroes presentation by Mr. Jason Spector. The presentation emphasized an action-based approach, going beyond awareness, to the issue of bullying. Mr. Spector’s presentation to staff was engaging, energetic and interactive, focusing on victims and bullies, and the bystanders who can be empowered to make a difference in students’ lives.

Rainbow Kids – Painted by students from the Johnsburg Yourth Committee at JCS!

*No, I don’t think a turkey should be the National Bird. A turkey isn’t as awesome as the Eagle. Mason Englert *I think the turkey shouldn’t be our National QUESTION OF Bird because I don’t think people will eat the National Bird and the turkey is weak. THE MONTH Arianna Harvey *Bald Eagles should stay our National Bird. Bald Eagles have clear or better eyesight. Alesha Johnson *I think it should be because we should let the turkey have a chance for a month. At the same This month’s question was asked to time, I think no because the Bald Eagle is Mrs. Hayden’s 5th grade class returning to North Creek. Charity Lupo Should the turkey be or National Bird? Why or Why not? *No, because the U.S. is the home of the brave and eagles are brave and turkeys are scared. Plus, *The turkey should be the national bird. Turkeys we celebrate Thanksgiving by eating turkey, so are powerful and the peacock of the North. we would be eating our National Bird. Hayden Baker Eric Mason

*No, I don’t think that a turkey should be our *No, because they aren’t as beautiful as the eagle and Thanksgiving is called turkey day in our national bird. I feel like the eagle matches better family. So eating the National Bird on than a turkey and I quite used to having the eagle Thanksgiving would be horrible and then it as the national bird. would be bad for the population of turkeys. Durell McNeil Brian Burkhardt *No, I think the turkey should not be the National Bird because the turkey is awkward *I do not think that the turkey should be our looking and common. That’s why I think the Nations’ bird because turkeys are not strong and turkey should not be the National Bird. elegant. The turkeys are wild scavengers that eat Tristan Millington food off of the ground. The turkey is not strong *The turkey should not be our National Bird or brave. because it is good and the Bald Eagle is brave. Vasanti Collins The turkey is cool but not as special. *No, I think the turkey shouldn’t be the National Lily Morehouse Bird because there aren’t a lot of bald eagles left. *I don’t think that turkey should be our National What type of bird will people eat? Bird. Turkeys run into the road too much. Shawn Eldridge Eli Morin *Yes, the turkey should be our National Bird because the turkey is more populated. Eloise Noel *I think the turkey should not be our national *No the turkey shouldn’t be our national bird. bird. I feel that it would be disrespectful to make The turkey is our dinner for Thanksgiving. If we the turkey the national bird and let the bald eagle ate the turkey we would be breaking the law. We species become extinct. would be dishonoring the turkey. Jonathyn Ofori Emma Wilson *No. No because I think the bald eagle is noble looking and is perfect for the job. Turkeys are weird and bulky looking. They are also delicious, so why would we eat our national bird every year? Kaylie O’Hara *No, I don’t think the turkey should be our National Bird because the turkey can’t fly and we eat turkeys for Thanksgiving. Chet Perryman *No, I think an eagle is a fierce, strong and independent bird, just like us. Anyways, how good would a turkey look like on the back of a quarter? The turkey is the kind of bird we eat on Thanksgiving. Lillian SanAntonio *No, I don’t think the turkey should be our national bird. The Bale Eagle is a sign of bravery and turkeys aren’t very brave. Tristin Secor *I think the turkey should not be our national bird because we eat turkey for Thanksgiving. The turkey is not strong or brave. Maggie Selleck

*The turkey shouldn’t be our national bird because it can’t fly like the Bald Eagle can fly. The turkey gets eaten. That’s why I don’t want the turkey to be the national bird. Riley Sprague

*No because on Thanksgiving we eat turkey and I think it would be rude to eat the national bird. Turkeys are unordinary and if we change the national bird it would change history. Savannah Virgil

VIPs: PreK-6 Student of the Month – October (Listed Alphabetically)

Addison Cole Alissa Bennett Ariel Perry Charlotte Morehouse Griffin Lewis Hudson Dunkley Jameson May Joy Forshay Lexi Sharp Liam McKinney Lily Secor Lydia Pierson Mia Connelly Noah Bennett Olivia Owens

Trinity Millington Vasanti Collins Zoey Hayes

Specials: Library – Charles Campbell Physical Education – Mason Cleveland and Hayley Smith Music – Olivia Owens Art – Sully Richards Computers – Liam McKinney

Students in grades K-3 have already read a total of 857 books since the beginning of school! They are off to a great start to reach their goal of 5,500 books! Johnsburg Jaguar Pride! Grade 12: Awarded at Graduation in June, 2017 Amara Mitchell, James Morris Trista Taylor, Sunnie Lee Tucker Grade 11: Emma Hagadorn, Brendan Tomb, Casey Tomb, Seamus Tomb, Michael Wilson Grade 10: Thomas Fuller, Kenneth Mulvey Grade 9: Sheridan Millington, Shae Riedinger

Class status during the 2016-2017 school year

Roadside Cleanup Students who earned a score of 90 or higher on a Regents Exam were also recognized at the assembly. Twenty-one students achieved this distinction, many of whom were acknowledged for multiple exams.

JCSTA Scholarship Recognition Assembly

A Scholarship Recognition Assembly, sponsored by the Johnsburg Central School Teachers Association, was held on September 24 at the school. The assembly was to recognize academic achievement during the 2016-2017 school year. This year’s speaker, Matthew Hayden, discussed the importance of reaching high for one’s goals.

Scholarship J letters and pins were awarded to students in grade 9 – 12 who had an 85 or higher final mark in each subject for the 2016-2017 school year. First time recipients are awarded a blue scholarship letter J. In subsequent years, an honoree receives a lamp of knowledge pin to attach to the scholarship J. The students honored at the assembly included: 7. Reminder, the winter sports seasons continues through three school vacations so we ask that you do your best to try and not schedule events that will conflict with games and practices! Schedules are posted outside each athletic office throughout every season! 8. Our fall sports banquet will be held on Wednesday Nov 1st at 6:00 pm in the café. We ask that you show-up on time, dress to Coach’s Corner impress and stay for the entire presentation! Our student-athletes and coaches have 1. We had not one but two fall league worked hard all season, so we hope you all champions this season! On October 10th at can be there to celebrate their success! Corinth our boys cross country team and 9. Our athletics teams participate in both the Coach Wilson- who merged with North Adirondack League and the MVAC as well in Warren, claimed the Adirondack League section 2 and 7! We have been asked by all Championship! Then on October 13th our heads of both sections that we remind fans girls’ varsity soccer team and Coach Snide that positive sportsmanship is expected. We claimed the Northern Soccer League Division have had some complaints from officials III championship with their win over regarding unsportsmanlike comments from Willsboro! It has been years since we had fans throughout the leagues! So, please one league championship but to have two is remember; allow the players to play, amazing, we are so proud of all the student- coaches to coach and the officials to athletes involved in these league titles! officiate! 2. The varsity soccer teams will participate in 10. If you have any questions or concerns please the sectional ¼ finals starting on October see your coach first then one of the athletic 19th and 20th. We wish them the best of luck directors in order to get your answers! and hope they go all the way to the finals! 3. The cross country runners will participate in the overall league championships on October 26th at Queensbury and then in sectionals at Spa Park on November 3rd.. We wish all our runners the very best! 4. All our coach’s go above and beyond during their seasons but Coach Snide and Coach Wilson both brought their teams to their house to celebrate their season’s success! 5. Reminder winter sports will begin on The athletic department, fall coaches and Monday November 6th for the varsity level the student-athletes would like to thank the athletes! The modified season will start a following people for their contributions and week or two after! help with our fall season: 6. In order to participate in high school sports Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ordway, Mr. and Mrs. you “must” have an updated physical on file Sam Allison, Dave Tyrel, Mrs. Smith, Ms. with our school nurse! The school will offer Stone, Mrs. Wing, Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan physicals on Thursday October 26th. You and Mrs. Watson must sign up if you need one! SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS SELECTIVE SERVICE – DRAFT REGISTRATION

All male citizens of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Registration forms are available at the post office or at www.sss.gov. Federal financial aid programs for College Acceptances college will be withheld from students who fail to comply. Congratulations to Todd Millington for being accepted at Siena College!

Parents

The college financial aid process can be frustrating and dreadful. If you need assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), please register today at suny.edu/studentevents or call 1-800-342-3811. By registering, you can receive help filling out this form Monitoring your child’s grades and at SUNY Adirondack on Saturday, assignments on a daily basis November 18, 2017.

You can monitor your child’s grades by signing up for the parent portal. Parents with children in grades 3 -12 can sign up. Go to the school’s website www.johnsburgcsd.org On the tool bar at the top select parent. Then select parent portal request form and directions.

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards: Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks members. The Foundation will offer a total of 250 awards in the 2017 contest. The website to apply is https://www.elks.org/legacyscholarship.

Applications will be due online by February 2, 2018.

AFSCME Family Scholarship Program - There are 2000 renewable scholarships to seniors applying to college whose parent(s)is an active Prudential Spirit of Community Awards- A or retired AFSCME member. AFSCME includes $1,000 scholarship that recognizes students who NY County and Municipal employees, NYS Law have distinguished themselves through volunteer Enforcement offices, CSEA, and Community and work. The application deadline is November 7, 2017. Social Agency employees. Apply at: https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2018 Apply at: http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships/af scme-family-scholarship Elks National Foundation Most Valuable The deadline is December 21, 2017 Student Scholarship is open to any senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Visit NYS Science, Technology, Engineering, and http://www.elks.org/scholars/ to complete an Math Incentive Program – application. 500 four-year scholarships will range from $4,000-$50,000. The application must be This scholarship provides a full SUNY tuition submitted online on or before November 27, 2017. scholarship to for the top 10% of students graduating in their class if they pursue a STEM degree in an associates or bachelor degree program and work in a STEM career in NY State Burger King Scholars - Scholarship grants for 5 years after graduating from college. The range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended application is available at www.hesc.ny.gov to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical The deadline is August 15, 2018 school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.

Apply online: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we- are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/

Deadline is: December 15, 2017.

Johnsburg Central School – “Raise the Roof” We are raising money to build an outdoor classroom at JCS. This pavilion will provide a shaded area during recess and a multi-use area for outdoor classes, picnics, event viewing, playground viewing, etc. Bricks will be set in the ground as an entrance to the pavilion. The pavilion will be built during the summer of 2018. ------4x8 inch brick - $35 8x8 inch brick - $50

Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows: ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH) ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 4 x 8 Brick

8 x 8 Brick

EXAMPLE G O N E W T O N H I G H L I O N S S T A T E C H A M P I O N S 2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: Johnsburg Central School c/o Heather Flanagan 165 Main St. North Creek, NY 12853 Name: ______Phone: (______) ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Email Address: ______Amount Paid: ______

If you have any questions, please call Heather Flanagan @ 518-251-2921 or email [email protected] YOU CAN ALSO ORDER ON OUR ON-LINE ORDERING WEBSITE: www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs

JAGUAR T-SHIRTS

$15.00/royal blue shirt

“RAISE THE ROOF” Proceeds to support the building of our outdoor classroom.

Order by November 21st to ensure delivery by Christmas. Send orders to:

Heather Flanagan 165 Main St. North Creek, NY 12853 Cash or checks accepted. Make checks payable to JCS.

Name: ______

Phone # ______

Address: ______

Child’s XS Child’s S Child’s M Child’s L Child’s XL Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL Adult XXL Adult XXXL

Number of shirts ordered:

______x $15.00 = ______

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Dolly Parton’s IMAGINATION LIBRARY Official Registration Form Privacy Statement: This information will not be used for any purpose other than those related to the Imagination Library. PLEASE PRINT

1ST Preschool Child’s FULL Name______

Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone______

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Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone ______

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Upcoming Events REMINDER PARENTS: For your child’s safety, no one can go anywhere but home on the bus without a note or phone call from a parent. (This includes the Late Bus as well) Grade nor age matters. When students sign up for a sport, we do not need a note regarding the late bus unless they are going someplace other than home. This also applies to leaving school early; students need parental permission to leave the school grounds for any reason. Please let your child(ren) know these rules. Thank you.

Nov. 1 – Fall Sports Banquet 6-8pm Nov. 2 – Make-Up Picture Day Nov. 4 – SAT’s @ JCS Nov. 9 – Emergency Release Day Nov. 10 – Veteran’s Day Observance No School Nov. 13 – Board of Education Meeting Nov 14 – Fall Concert Nov. 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break School Closing Procedure: If school is closed for any reason on a scheduled school day, such closings will be broadcast over stations WGY-810, WCKM, WWSC, WZZM- 93.5, WENU 107.1, WINK -105.7, WBZA-1410, WMML-1230, WNYT (Channel 13), WTEN (Channel 10), WRGB (Channel 6) and North Country Radio starting as soon as the decision is made. The automated phone system will also be FYI in use. The decision to close school will be made Emergency Release Day will be held by school officials after consulting with the Town on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Highway Superintendent. Students will be released from JCS 15 minutes early. There will be no after school activities on this day.

IT’S THAT HOLIDAY TIME OF THE YEAR

AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

 Over the past 36 years, our Operation Santa program has raised more than $73,975 for the Town of Johnsburg.  With that money, we have bought clothing for over 900 local children and we’ve provided holiday food boxes to their families.  This year, more than ever, your continued (or initial) support for the many needy families in our town will be greatly appreciated.  We are asking area businesses for help with donations for our raffle or a donation to the fund.  Every November we have a benefit raffle with gifts and/or gift certificates from our local businesses.  For every $5 donation, you can receive an entry in our drawing. If you are an individual, family, or organization, wishing to help us in our annual fund drive, please send your money donation to: Kathleen Dubay Operation Santa Claus c/o Johnsburg Central School 165 Main Street North Creek, NY 12853

The deadline this year for mail–in donations is Monday, November 20 , 2017.

All checks must be made payable to “Operation Santa Claus”, or we cannot cash them, or assure accurate tax-deduction records at our O.S.C. Headquarters.

Your donation and support for this worthy cause will be greatly appreciated. If there are any questions about the Operation Santa Program or if you are interested in volunteering to help, please feel free to contact me: [email protected] . 518-251-2921 at school to leave a message or 518-251-2155 at home. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO HELP OTHERS. HAVE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE HOLIDAY SEASON! Kathleen Dubay

The JCS PTO is made up of a group of dedicated, hardworking, positive JCS parents, teachers, and students. JCS PTO is for you! The organization is open for all JCS families and we welcome everyone’s participation. There are many ways to be involved in PTO, and we are always seeking new volunteers. Your PTO needs your unique talents, whether it’s volunteering a few hours a month or a few hours a year, serving on the board, or attending meetings. Come join us! For questions, please contact the Johnsburg Central School PTO president, Courtney Van Voorhis, at [email protected]

Johnsburg Central School PTO Membership

One Family, One Year-$5.

One Family, Two Year-$10.

Make checks payable to Johnsburg Central School PTO.

Johnsburg PT0 Membership Form

Parent/Guardian Name: ______

Parent/Guardian Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone: ______Email: ______

Student Name: ______Grade:______

Student Name: ______Grade:______

Student Name: ______Grade:______

Student Name: ______Grade:______

Would you be interested in volunteering for upcoming events? ______

Would you be interested in working on one of our committees? ______November Music Department Happenings

The JCS Music Department Fall Fruit and Candle Fundraiser is underway right now! Orders are due November 17th! See a Pop Singer or Stage Band member to order your Eco- Scent Soy Candles for just $10, or visit http://freshfruitorder.org/jcsmusic to order fresh citrus fruit, and delicious cheesecakes! All proceeds go to the Pop Singers and Stage Band trip to Hershey Park, PA to compete in the Music Showcase Festival.

Saturday, November 4th at 2 pm, CASMA proudly presents their Fall Festival Concert. JCS has students performing in the Junior and Senior High School Select Choirs, Jazz Band, and Elementary Band. The following students were selected to participate:

Jazz Band: Thomas Fuller, Brendan Tomb.

Elementary Band: Mia Connelly, Katelyn Tennyson, Makenzie Mulligan, Scott Patton, Jr., Caroline Williams, Isabel Waite and Levi Neil.

Junior Chorus: Madison Buck, Kamron Calvert, Gabe Powers, Charlize Bernard, Nicole Brown, Michael Brouthers, Gage Morris, Caden DeGroat, Aleesha Washburn, Adrianna Dunkley, Cameron Eannarino, Drue DeGroat, Lillian Bland, Zachariah Morehouse, HarLee Bradway, Molly Smith, Evin Morehouse, Julia Morris and Madison Vaus.

Select Choir: Novalee Gadway, Sheridan Millington, Nick Watson, Thomas Fuller, Phoebe Glover, Anthonie West, Alexis Smith, Ryan Riedinger, Logan McKinney, Michael Wilson, Todd Millington, Marianna Baker, Clayton Schmale and Sydney Selleck.

JCS Student Selected for Area-All State Chorus Thomas Fuller, a bass in the JCS Senior Chorus, and JCS Pop Singers, has been selected from a pool of hundreds of singers to participate in the Zone 7 Area All State Festival at Saratoga Springs High School on November 17th and 18th. This year the Area All State Chorus is directed by Dr. Timothy Newton, Associate Professor at SUNY College at Oneonta.

Thomas Fuller

JCS Music Department Presents their Fall Concert on Tuesday, November 14th at 7 pm in the JCS Gymnasium. The Junior and Senior Choruses will be presenting music from Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. The Junior and Senior Bands will be performing selections such as The Canterbury Overture and Game of Thrones. The evening surely will not disappoint! Nov/Dec. 2017 Upcoming After School Activities from the Johnsburg Youth Committee

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: To register for any activity: Call or email the listed contact. This will put your child on the class list. Your child is not registered unless you do this step!

Then, send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS. (Blank forms available in principal’s office, too).

Chess Club!

When: Mondays, 2:35 to 4:45 pm; Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 11, 18 (none 12/4)

Where: JCS Elementary Library, (students may take the late bus after class).

Open to: K to 12th graders !!!!!!

Instructor: Peter Horvath says, “I have taught chess in elementary schools for many years and will be helping/teaching all who come to play and have fun. Bring a snack. And bring your expanding mind.”

A friendly chess club for all ages (K-12). Instruction in the basics for new learners. Strategy and tactics for those that want it. Challenging competition for those that are experienced. Those that know how to play can also have fun with the newbies. Learn to love a game of the ages played the world over by all ages.

No Fee. Register now by calling Kate Hartley, 251- 9083; Email [email protected] AND, Send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS.

Zumba and Healthy Snacks!

When: Wednesdays, 2:35 to 4:45 pm; Nov. 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 (none 11/22)

Where: JCS Cafetorium stage, (students may take the late bus after class).

Open to: K to 4th graders, the first 15 who call to sign up!

Instructor: Kim Smith, official Zumba instructor

A fun combination of eating well and fitness, dance, games and fun!

Students will learn Zumba dance moves especially for kids… and then make and munch their own healthy snacks – a different snack each week! “The perfect combo of fun and fitness has made Zumba classes a world-wide phenomenon.”

Fee: no charge, funding support from Community Fund for the Gore Mtn. Region

Register now by calling Kim Smith, 251- 4088; email [email protected], AND, Send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS. After School Art Club: Gifts from Nature

When: Tuesdays, 2:35-4:45, Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12

Where: JCS Elementary Art Room (students may take the late bus after class).

Open to: grades 2-6, the first 15 who call to sign up!

Instructor: Kate Hartley Students will create imaginative gifts for the “holidays” in this 5-week-long class. Students will create sculptures, pictures and picture frames out of natural forms – pinecones, branches, feathers, seashells, nuts and stones will be transformed into works of art, suitable for gift-giving. Final works will be finished with paint and/or sealant.

Fee: no charge, (funding support is provided by NYSCA/LARAC, Arts Education grant “This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Coumo and the NYS Legislature and administered by LARAC.”).

Register now by calling Kate Hartley, 251- 9083; Email [email protected] AND, Send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS.

Knitting Circle

When: Thursday afternoons, beginning Nov. 2 (through April), 2:45 to 3:45 pm (students may take the bus from school, but must be picked up at 3:45 p.m. at the library… BUT if an adult volunteer is willing, we could offer a snack time and a walk back to the late bus – please let Kate Hartley know if you’d be willing to help out!).

Where: Johnsburg Town Library

Open to: grades 4 and up.

Instructor: Mary Jo Keeler, Carol Pearsall and Evelyn Greene

Students in fourth grade and up are welcome! Learn the basics of knitting - slip knot, cast on, garter stitch, stockinette stitch and cast off. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided for initial projects. The knitting circle meets every Thursday, Nov. to April (not school vacations). Students don’t need to be present every week to be part of the program. Knitters from previous years are always welcome to knit with us and would be especially welcome to help new knitters.

Fee: No charge, materials will be supplied.

Register now by calling Mary Jo Keeler, 251- 3292. AND, Send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS. “Rainbow Kids” Mural Painting

When: Thursdays, 2:35-4:45, Nov. 16, 30, Dec. 14, 21 (none 11/23, 12/7)

Where: JCS Elementary Art Room (students may take the late bus after class).

Open to: grades 4-6, the first 10 who call to sign up!

Instructor: Kate Hartley

In this 4-week session, students will work together to create more of the “Rainbow Kid” murals that adorn the walls of JCS. Students will explore acrylic painting techniques. Wear old clothes and bring a snack! Fee: no charge.

Register now by calling Kate Hartley, 251- 9083, [email protected].

AND, Send in the completed permission/emergency contact forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS.

Coming this winter:

More Chess Club Zumba/Cooking

Kids and Families Field Trip … Snowshoe Hike!

“Progressive Dinner” Cooking Class for teens with area chefs, bakers!

JYC school year activities are supported by the Community Fund for the Gore Mtn Region, Cloudsplitter Foundation and Stewarts Shops.

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NOTES FROM HOME PATRON PAGE Order Form Order Form

To: ______The Patron Page will once again be added to the 2018 PreK-12 Garnet Grade/Teacher:______Yearbook. If you would like to have From: ______your name published on this page please fill out the form below. Phone #:______Your Name: ______Cost: $10.00 per box – 1/16 size (Please make checks payable to: JCS Yearbook.) Phone :______

To: ______Cost: $3.00 per line (Please make checks payable to: JCS Yearbook.) First and Last name (Please print your name below in the box exactly as you Message here: would like it to appear in the yearbook. You can include Mr.& Mrs.)

From: ______First and Last name

Return this form to either your teacher, Ms. Glode or Coach Toney Return this form to either your by January 22, 2018 teacher, Ms. Glode or Coach Toney by January 22, 2018

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______Yes, I would like to purchase ______Yes, I would like to purchase the PreK-12 Yearbook for $40.00 a the PreK-12 Yearbook for $40.00 a copy or $45.00 with name engraved. copy or $45.00 with name engraved.

Student Name: ______Student Name: ______

Parent Name: ______Parent Name: ______

Address: ______Address: ______Phone: ______Phone #:______Grade: ______Home Room #:_____ Grade: ______Home Room #:_____

Name Engraving: Name Engraving: ______

(Print exactly as you wish name to be printed on book) (Print exactly as you wish name to be printed on book)

______# of books x $_____ = _____ Total Due ______# of books x $_____ = _____ Total Due

Please make checks payable to: Please make checks payable to: JCS Yearbook JCS Yearbook

Return this form to either Return this form to either Maria Glode or Coach Toney, Maria Glode or Coach Toney, by January 22, 2018 by January 22, 2018

History is made!

The 2017-2018 Lady Jags Soccer Team has taken home the Division III Northern If you have a student in grades MVAC League Title. This is a Pre –K – 2, please send in team that have only been additional clothing in your playing for five years at the child’s backpack for varsity level and four years emergencies. Undergarments, within the league. A new socks, pants and a shirt will banner to commemorate the take up very little space and event will be hung in our Jaguar will avoid us having to call you Den. Congratulations Ladies. to come in and bring clothes We are very proud of you. from home. “Just in Case Clothing” is important to your child’s emotional and physical health.

Johnsburg Dollars for Scholars News National School is underway and we wish all students a successful year. Set your goals high and work hard! Jr. & Sr. Honor Society We would like to remind students in grades 7-12 of our volunteer policy:

On Saturday, November 18 and Saturday, Students must earn a minimum of 4 credits by May 1 of December 9, 2017, members of the National Jr. and their senior year in order to apply for a Johnsburg Sr. Honor Society will be bell ringing for the Dollars for Scholars award. Applications without the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. This minimum number of credits will be returned with our campaign helps raise money for people in local regrets. communities who receive assistance through the There are many opportunities to earn Johnsburg Salvation Army. This group of enthusiastic students Dollars for Scholars credits. You can see Mrs. Stone will greet shoppers at Hobby Lobby in Queensbury anytime to sign thank you cards and help with data from 9AM - 1PM, so please stop by and support entry, and you may sign up with Mrs. Watson to this worthy cause. You just might be treated to volunteer in the elementary classrooms to earn credits. enjoyable renderings of some of your favorite JDFS will also be doing mailings that you may assist Christmas carols! with, several fundraisers and many opportunities to volunteer your time and efforts throughout the school year. You must work for 2 hours to earn one credit. Look for flyers around the school and in the cafetorium and listen for announcements regarding volunteer events and opportunities. We want to help you with college

expenses!

Contact [email protected] or give Mrs. Watson or Mrs. Stone a call and we’ll be happy to any questions you may have.