CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS
December 2018 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.
Pre-Kindergarten Program coming soon to Candor Central School District! See page 5 for more details.
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DECEMBER EVENTS
* 11/26/18 - 12/06/18 Food Pantry Collection - Elementary * 11/30/18 Picture Make Up Day * 12/07/18 Food Pantry Parade for Students - Elementary * 12/12/18 Senior High Winter Concert High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. * 12/13/18 Junior High Winter Concert High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. * 12/14/18** Elementary Holiday Programs High School Auditorium - K – 2nd @ 9:30 a.m. - 3rd & 4th @ 10:30 a.m. * 12/19/18 Elementary Band & Chorus Winter Concert High School Auditorium 7:00 p.m. * 12/24/18-1/1/19 NO SCHOOL - Holiday Recess
**If December 14th is a snow day or delay, the holiday programs will be on December 18th.
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BIG NEWS!!!
Pre-Kindergarten Program at Candor Central School District
The district has applied for a grant through NYS to create two full-day Pre-K classrooms.
Each classroom will be in the elementary school and have a maximum of 18 students with one teacher and one teacher aide.
The program is intended for families who live within the Candor School District boundaries.
Children must be 4 by December 1st to be eligible.
Children who are eligible to attend Kindergarten will not be considered for the program.
The program is intended to start January 22nd and follow the district calendar through the end of the school year.
The elementary school day hours will be followed (8:45am-3:15pm).
Transportation will be provided for all four-year-olds.
NYS immunization and physical requirements must be met.
If the district does NOT receive funding through the grant, we are still committed to creating one full-day classroom with a maximum of 18 students.
If you have questions or are interested in receiving registration materials, please call the elementary office at 659-3935. Registration paperwork must be
turned in by November 30th. This does not guarantee your child a spot in the program.
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ELEMENTARY HONOR STUDENTS
First Quarter Academic Honor Roll 2018-2019
4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade
Mrs. Both Mrs. Kelsey Mrs. Parillo Korbin Brenza Logan Aman Deveon Aman Kyle Jantz Marcus Bennett Mylee Andrews Emmi Makie Andy Clemins Maddison Benjamin Colden Moffett Rylan Cruz Suze Clemins Kaden Sims Cyan Davis Tyler Greeno Montana Vorhis Sara Garrard Kaydee Jackson Megan Williamson Keenan Leseman Zachary Lang Flint Wilson Lindsey Morse Hannah Magyar Abigail Orendorff Emily Olmstead Mrs. Flanagan Olivia Orendorff Ayasha Schweiger Connor Breed Steven Sherman KayLee Smith Derrick Eaton Rodney Vaow Carter Edwards Tessa White Mrs. Weeks Madelyn Hatch Kayla Coppage Teresa Kern Mr. Pierce Andrea Duffy Trinity Magyar Brilynn Belles Tyler Dunham Elizabeth Murray Samantha Clark Lucy Eaton Hailey Strong William Dizer Emma Haynes Ava Fernando Kody Floyd Ms. Young Charlie Hilbert Haley Hulse Brody Ahart Hazel Ray Mateo Indovino Carson Hatch Isabella Sackett Jason Jantz Malley Heidl Shyla Schilling Teagan Kwiatkowski Mathaius VanZile Mr. Young Donny Makie Corbyn White Noah Banks Valeria Polanco-Gil Kaitlyn Coppage Claire Rollins Mrs. Taylor Keanna Fay Hunter Short Kadin Cole Maxwell Fey Abigail Teeter Shawna Conklin Kaitlyn Floyd Stanley Winnick IV Callie Deming James Kane, jr. Jakobe Foster Emma Kelsey Ryan Huizinga Wyatt Ross Valorie Hurd Kathryn Stouffer Jennarose Reagan Phoebe Swartz Nicholas Rennells Maiya VanAlstine Tracy Reynolds Nicola Soper Jillian Teribury Landyn Woodmansee
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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 Class Mrs. Kelsey’s Class Mrs. Parillo’s Class Emmi Makie Tessa White Zachary Lang
Mrs. Flanagan’s Class Mr. Pierce’s Class Mr. Young’s Class Elizabeth Murray Ava Fernando Wyatt Ross
Ms. Young’s Class Mrs. Taylor’s Class Mrs. Weeks’ Class Claire Rollins Jillian Teribury Carson Heidl
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HIGH SCHOOL HONOR STUDENTS
7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade Hudson Ahart Madison Compton Jasmine Auffhammer Trinity Bogert Shelbi Belokur Emily Crowley Jerome Burgess Brooke Judson Logan Bruno Calvin Curkendall Kyra Cook Bryce Mills Camden Cody Ty Evans Cadriana Edwards Madison Phillips Mariah Cook Lucas Heidl Hunter Haynes Ian Potter Sophia Deubler Jazmyne Husband Jackson Jennison Ashlynn Shelton Ousmane Duncanson Kjelbi Jayne Alexis Kane Ciera Vega Aaron Hunt Mya Marsh Lucas Kunte Molly Woodhull Aiden Jackson Seth McBride Luciana Ray Skyler Kwiatkowski Vanessa McFall Ella Reese Miranda Langendoerfer Alexis Peabody Jocelyn Rennells Rachel Michael Aryan Peters Parker Robinson Lilliana Mills Trishton Pritchard Jacek Teribury Darren Starkweather Madison Robbins Jason Tufarella Nolan Swartz Cole Strong Abigail Vorhis Cooper Thayer Kayla Ward Zachary Watson William Zimmer
12th Grade 11th Grade Arianna Barbiero Amber Bareham Bryce Barnett Isiah Beauvais Paloma Bulto Kylie Decker Leah Gillule Jennah Kareem Alexis Karabec Isabella Schurter Jebadiah Parillo Chante Scott Abbey Quick Daniel Thomas Sarah Showerman Caleb Vaow Shawn Watson James Wells Hunter Wulf
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HIGH SCHOOL HONOR STUDENTS
7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade Levi Anderson Riley Aman Addison Aman Cora Anderson Cassondra Doane Jacob Banks MaKayla Angell Teagan Bartlow Julia Dunham Morgan Bensley Olivia Bennett Sidney Brown Grace Handy Taylor Brock Madison Bensley Leah Cook Jadon Heidl Brianna Cole Eric Clarida Asia Curkendall Owen Huizinga Treyvon Davis Benjamin Dizer Lauren Davies ArawreinRose Hurd Kamala Deming Anna Greeno Conor Figgs Maggie Jennison Matthew Fitch Madison Hall Kadrianna Foster Daisy Keller-Perry Serenity Hall Elisa Hatton Megan Henry Carterann Lower Lilly Hobi Kiera Heidl Braelyn Hornick Julia Olmstead Neena Kurtz Maisie Hover Luke Huizinga Beylah Parillo Kara Morse Tyler Knickerbocker Isaac Lindridge Emily Paterson Angelina Porras Liam Lang Jenna O’Connell Jamesynn Pritchard Isabella Porras Garrett Lindhorst Selah Ray Autumn Watkins Zebulun Soper Isabel Makie Karly Schmeiske Alisha Willis Wyatt Stouffer Nena Morse Shelby Soper Dakota Tseng Olivia Parillo Brayden Watkins David Vega Nicholas Ritchie Nash Whitmore th Jessica Wells Brianne Schweiger 11 Grade Addison Young Sierra Schweiger th Arianna Aman Andrew Suttmeier 12 Grade Evan Barnett Shelby Swartz Brooke Wilcox Searra Allen Rianna Benesh Andrea Barrett Ty’vone Benners Joao Bessa Camille Brock Delaney Fatcheric Erin Bruttomesso Stella Garrard Alexander Doucett 11th Grade cont... Emily Henry Kailyn Edwards Jennifer Hopkins Rebecca Holmes Owen Parillo Ethan Howe Carolynne Horstmann Eli Reese Jenna Huizinga Cassie Howe Alisabeth Seely Chloe Kidney Brandon Hoyt Kilie Streeter Leah O’Connell Jasmine Inners Kori Strong Tyler Shepardson Lance Jensen Matthew Suttmeier Meadow Thayer Eric Jordan Ashton Teribury Elexes Westervelt Brayden Krebs Savanna Tuttle Corey Whatley Corinne Manzer Cassidy Wells Paedyn Whitmore Molly Parillo Kayleigh Wulf DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8
NEWS & NOTES
IT’S BOX TOPS SUBMISSION TIME!
HERE ARE A COUPLE OF TIPS TO HELP MAKE SUBMITTING BOX TOPS EASIER: * Bundle your Box Tops in groups of 10 or 50 using an envelope, sandwich bag or rubber band. * Tape, glue or staple your Box Tops on a collection sheet – available on our school website or at: btfe.com/collectionsheets.
FOR A LIST OF PARTICIPATING PRODUCTS GO TO BTFE.COM/PRODUCTS DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 9
NEWS & NOTES
Dear families: Happy fall! Thank you for welcoming me to the Candor Central School District community. It is my goal to work together with our students and their families to keep in good health throughout the school year. Cold/Flu season is now upon us. I will encourage our students to practice good hand hygiene, maintain good sleep habits, drink plenty of water, and eat a balanced diet. If children are ill please allow them adequate time to recover before returning to school. In addition to keeping themselves well, we want to help our students learn to prevent the spread of illness to others. Please talk to your children about good hygiene practices such as hand washing, covering during a cough and resting when they are not well. Our school policy asks the following in regards to illness and returning to school:
Students are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reduction medications. Students are free from vomiting or loose stools for 24 hours after gastrointestinal illness. If your child’s illness distracts them from learning they may need more time to rest. Please contact the health office if you have questions or concerns. For the most up to date surveillance of this year’s flu data please refer to the Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov. Thank you and well wishes for a healthy fall, Nurse Jill Elementary School Nurse
We have had a great start to the school year with new programs and opportunities for our students. We are seeing and hearing great things! Annual Reviews and Reevaluations will be held, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning immediately after the New Year. We look forward to sharing the progress of all of our students and discussing ways we can better support them. Your input is critical and very much appreciated. If you are unable to make the meeting in person, we can always conference you in, just let us know! Best wishes for a warm and healthy winter! Holly Carling Director of Special Education DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10
FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
It is hard to believe we are 10 weeks into the school year! We are off to a great start, with the 7th graders transitioning nicely into the building and the seniors inching closer to graduation. We had a great fall sports season, and we are looking forward to an equally exciting winter sports season. The BOE has approved the creation of two new and exciting clubs in the high school, the Candor Public Re- lations Club and the Candor Select Choir. I observe many students taking advantage of after-school extra help time provided Monday through Thursday. I am always pleased to see students utilizing the resources and programs we have in place, as well as facilitating the creations of new ones! I recently attended the National Career Pathways Network Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The keynote speaker at this conference was the CEO for The Center for Work Ethic Development, Mr. Josh Davies. Mr. Davies shared seven strategies to improve work ethic at school, which I have already dis- tributed and discussed with my teachers. He also shared some information that is very important and relevant for parents to know. Mr. Davies stated that the most effective means of building work ethic is giving kids chores! The earlier children do chores, the more successful work ethic is developed. He shared that social media consumes more attention from children than ever before, often sending messages contrary to hard work. Maybe the most surprising and disturbing statistic was that the typical parent is spending less than 15 minutes a week of meaningful dialogue with their kids! With both kids and adults spending signifi- cantly more time focused on technology, communication between parents and children is suffering. I took away from this the importance of creating time during the day when technology is “off limits.” At the dinner table, tablets & phones are not allowed at my house, and we have conversations regarding whatever is relevant in their lives at the time. We have always had chores for our kids, but sometimes my wife and I are guilty of just doing it ourselves if they did not do them or gave a half-hearted effort. SORRY KIDS, NOT HAPPENING ANY MORE! The school has our children 7 hours a day for 180 days each year, but we as parents have them for the rest, which is clearly the vast majority of the time. We as parents play the key role in developing and nurturing the work ethic our children will need to be successful in the future. With a combined best- effort approach at school as well as at home, we will be creating a culture, which will give students the best opportunity to develop future success skills As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
Wayne Aman Jr/Sr High School Principal
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FROM THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Families,
It has been a great first 10 weeks of school! One of the biggest highlights in the elementary school has been our Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum. The students, faculty and staff did a wonderful job embracing our first Super Strength, Mindfulness. We all found ourselves using strategies to help us be calmer and more present. At the end of October, we moved on to our next Super Strength, Growth Mindset. Growth Mindset is the belief that you can get better at anything with hard work and practice.
You might be asking yourself how you can help your child develop a Growth Mindset at home. One way we can support our children is in the way that we praise them. It is important to praise the process instead of telling children how smart or talented they are. It is a child’s effort, hard work and practice that allows them to reach their full potential. As difficult as it may be to see our children fail, sometimes this is when they learn the most. When children have the opportunity to work through a difficult task and eventually break through and solve it, it is a powerful experience! Thank you for your continued support on the home front as we continue to provide opportunities in areas that we believe are essential to every child’s success.
Thank you to all who attended Open House. We had a great turnout and it is always wonderful to see the pride in the children as they show their families around the building. Thank you for those who visited the Bake Sale as well. We were able to raise over $300 for the Student Activity Fund. The funds are used to purchase materials for special events throughout the school year.
Thank you for your participation in Parent/Teacher Conferences. Our efforts in creating and maintaining a partnership to ensure that students have a strong support system in place was evident during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
As always, please reach out to your child’s teacher or myself if there is anything we can do to support your child in reaching their full potential. Thank you for the continued support. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of this wonderful community!
Sincerely, Mrs. Volpicelli
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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Dear Candor Families, I hope this finds you doing well and I am guessing that by the time you read this, you will have adjusted to Daylight Savings Time. :) The beginning of this school year seems to have gone by rather quickly, with many learning opportunities, activities and events filling the days. The teachers have been busy not only with day-to-day lessons, but they have spent the first part of the year reviewing content standards, assessment data, curriculum, and their current practices. As a result of our curriculum conversations, teachers are finding ways to incorporate the 4Cs (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creative Problem-solving) into their instruction, increase work with vocabulary and encourage more reading. Here are a few suggestions for how you can help with vocabulary work at home…
See It, Say It, Write It If your child comes across a word in a book and asks you how to pronounce it, encourage him to repeat the word out loud after you say it. Similarly, if your child hears a new word in the course of conversation that is unfamiliar, spell the word out for him and have him write it down on a piece of paper so that he can see the word.
Read Daily Books are the number one way to expose kids to a richer vocabulary. As often as possible, read books with your child. When she comes to a word that she does not know, give your child a quick kid-friendly definition and continue reading. When you finish reading the story, go back to the word again and ask her if she remembers how to say it.
New Words Are Everywhere Help your child build her vocabulary by taking her to new places and exposing her to different ideas. Visit your local zoo or the nearest museum and have your child describe the various animals and exhibits that she sees. Take your child along with you as you run off to the bank, the grocery store, or the post office, and see what new words you can discover.
These tips are not only for use with elementary students. Our Junior High and High School students are faced daily with new vocabulary in a variety of classes. Any and all support will help our children to be successful today and beyond.
As always, thank you for all you do to support your children and our school community.
Respectfully, Mrs. Nichols
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NEWS & NOTES
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP ~ SCREEN TIME How much time do you spend looking at a screen? This month we are discussing screen time and raising awareness of the results of too much screen time. The district website has a variety of resources that will help you to begin a discussion with your children about screen time. Take the screen time challenge. Try to take one night a week where you shut off all screens for a few hours or even the whole night. Go to https://goo.gl/mvBQFU (case sensitive) for more information.
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NEWS & NOTES
Pictured:
Senator Fred Akshar and
Camille Brock
Congratulations to Camille Brock for receiving the Akshar’s All-Star Award.
Career and Tech Center Outstanding Students of the Month
October 2018 Alexis Karabec, Cosmetology (AM) Mya Marsh, Food Service (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. DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 15
NEWS & NOTES
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 six counties prepared solos for evaluations in the hope of being selected. This fall, Lilly Hobi and Isabella Porras received high scores on their evaluations and were chosen to participate in the NYSSMA Zone 3 Area All State Junior High Mixed Chorus.
Pictured: (L toR) Isabella Porras & Lilly Hobi
Congratulations to the Candor Lady Indians Volleyball Team.
This year's varsity volleyball team played well as a team and won the IAC Small School South Division. The team then defeated the IAC Small School North Division winner Moravia for the IAC Small School Championship. The team defeated Deposit-Hancock in sectional quarter-finals, but lost in sectional semi-finals. Congratulations to the team on a great season! DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 16
NEWS & NOTES
The Candor High School Student Council will be hosting two canned food drives at upcoming basketball games. Student Your donation will provide you free entrance into the game. Please bring a non-perishable food item to either the Boys game vs. Spencer on December 18, 2018, or the Girls game vs. Spencer on February 5, 2019. Cash
Council donations are always accepted and appreciated as well. All donations remain local to benefit the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Candor. Thank you in advance! News
Spirit week and Homecoming were fun and a success. See pictures from Spirit Week on the next page.
The nominees for the Homecoming King & Queen are pictured below.
Homecoming Court (L to R): Leah O’Connell, Caleb Vaow, Jennifer Hopkins, Christian Haynes, Meadow Thayer (Queen), Bryce Barnett (King), Andrea Barrett, Ethan Howe, Sarah Showerman, and Corey Whatley DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 17
NEWS & NOTES
The students & faculty played Family Feud, with Mr. Norm Szwec as host.
The cheerleaders performed at the pep rally.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWS
Pizza Pizza – come and get it! We will make and sell frozen pizzas (ready to bake) to our local community during the first few weeks of December, and they will be available for pick up at the high school (or delivery if arranged with the NHS student) on Friday, February 1st, just in time for Super Bowl Weekend! We hope you are able to purchase and enjoy one of our freshly made pizzas!
The Selection Process for future members will begin in December and will be completed by the end of February 2019. It will culminate with the Induction Ceremony March 7, 2019, 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 will host two blood drives again this year. One will be on December 6, 2018, and the second on March 20, 2019, both in the high school auditorium between 7:45 am and 1:00 pm. The public is welcome to donate, after approval through signing in and obtaining a visitor’s pass from the high school office. We participated in our annual roadside cleanup throughout the village of Candor in October. For the sixth 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 how to play the ukulele, chess, holiday craft making, holiday cookie decorating, teaching about Spain, Italy and Brazil, EMT and the Candor Emergency Squad, making slime, and a theater/acting lesson.
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CANDOR KEY CLUB NEWS
The Candor Key Club definitely got into the Halloween "spirit" this October by painting pumpkins to donate to a local rehabilitation center and nursing home. We hope to brighten patients' days! This is our second year painting pumpkins, and it's been a huge success! The Key Club would like to thank Iron Kettle Farm for generously donating all of the pumpkins, and we would also like to extend our gratitude to Ms. Aria French, the high school art teacher, for donating paints and welcoming us into her classroom.
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CANDOR KEY CLUB NEWS
On Saturday, November 17, twenty Candor Key Clubbers attended the District 20 Key Club Fall Rally at Broome Community College, hosted and organized by Lieutenant Governor Camille Brock. Also in attendance were members and advisors of many Key Clubs in the area. In addition to an inspiring speech by keynote speaker Tackie Huff, the students also participated in breakout sessions, led by Superintendent Jeff Kisloski, Binghamton University Circle K Club, Owego Kiwanis President Kathy Nichols-Newell, and Camille Brock. Additionally, the students completed a service project crafting dog toys to donate to the SPCA. A special thank you to Camille for all of her hard work organizing a wonderful and memorable event!
Candor Junior and Key Club Lieutenant Governor Camille Brock DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 21
CANDOR KEY CLUB NEWS
Crafting dog toys.
The students worked with Superintendent Jeff Kisloski.
Students sit with Kathy Nichols-Newell.
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STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
College/Career Testing Information
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) ACT Test Date: Registration Deadline: The ASVAB career exploration program is a April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 comprehensive career planning program that includes a multiple-aptitude test battery, an June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 interest inventory and various career planning tools designed to help students explore career opportunities. This exam may also be used as Students are encouraged to register online at an Armed Forces entrance exam. If there are www.actstudent.org. ACT Online Prep students interested in taking the exam please offers helpful study tips, practice tips, and see Mr. Banks. more! Students may also register in Students Services.
PSAT SAT Test Date: Registration Deadline:
March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 On October 10th the junior class had the opportunity to take the PSAT. Results can May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 soon be reviewed on the College Board June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 website at www.collegeboard.org. Mr. Banks will be reviewing the score report in Students are encouraged to register online at class and helping students understand their www.collegeboard.org. College Board also scores. They will have the opportunity to log offers helpful study tips, practice tests and on to the College Board website and create more! They will even send you a daily an account if they haven’t already done so. practice question. Students may also register They will review their score and have the in Student Services. The SAT can be taken opportunity to receive free study guides from as many times as it is offered. Check the the College Board specifically tailored to website of the college you are interested in to their needs. 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. The encourage your student to begin reviewing process is slightly different this year as now! Students should meet with the FAFSA is using prior tax year teacher of the Regents exam to discuss information. As a result, students do times to review, and they should visit not have to wait until January 1st to www.regentsprep.org to study online. complete the FAFSA.
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
Thank you to all who joined us for our Halloween Parade this year! DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 26
NEWS & NOTES
Eric Litwin came to Candor Elementary on October 17th! Eric Litwin is a song singing, guitar strumming, # 1 New York Times Best Selling author who brings early literacy and music together. He is the original author of the Pete the Cat series as well as the author of The Nuts and Groovy Joe. Eric's books have sold over 11.5 million copies, been translated into 17 languages, and won 25 literacy awards including a Theodor Geisel Seuss Honor Award. Eric gave two school performances for the primary grades. Students enjoyed his humor and gettin' groovy! To learn more about Eric Litwin, visit his site: ericlitwin.com.
Katie came to Candor Elementary on October 23rd! Katie is an illustrator/author/hand-letterer/graphic designer living in Upstate NY. She is a 2005 Candor grad. She designs her own line of greeting cards, prints and other stationery products, which are sold both online and in brick and mortar shops. Katie has published two books: a coloring book, Don't Worry Eat Cake and a self-guide Make Yourself Cozy. A new book is coming out this summer. Katie shared a brief bio with 4th-6th grade students. Then everyone participated in a mini-workshop as she demonstrated lettering and illustration techniques.
To learn more about Katie Vaz, visit her site: katievaz.com. DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 27
NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF PESTICIDES
November 2018 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 chil- dren; 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 Dave O’Konsky, School Pesticide Representative of Candor School District. His fax number is (607) 659- 4688 and his mailing address is 2 Academy Street, P.O. Box 145, Candor, New York, 13743. Please feel free to contact Mr. O’Konsky for further information on these requirements, including information on the products that have been applied in this school or building. Mr. O’Konsky can be reached at (607) 659-3935 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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TAX NEWS & STAR INFORMATION
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
STAR Information The New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR) provides homeowners with two types of partial exemptions from school property taxes. If you earn less than $500,000 and own and live in your home, you are probably eligible for the STAR exemption. 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.
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 2018, $86,000 or less. The income limit applies to the combined For 2019, $86,300 or less. incomes of only the owners and owners’ spouses who reside at the property. The income limit applies to all owners (residents and non-residents), and any owner’s spouse who resides at the property.
If you Then you are receiving a STAR exemption and don’t need to register; you will continue to receive the STAR purchased your current home prior to exemption. May 1, 2014 To learn more, see STAR Exemption Program on the www.tax.ny.gov website. purchased your home between May 1, Need to register to receive the STAR credit if: 2014, and August 1, 2015, you bought your home after the 2015 STAR application deadline, or
you did not apply for the STAR exemption for your home by the 2015 application deadline. Otherwise, no action is necessary; you will continue to receive the STAR exemption. purchased your home after August 1, need to register for the STAR credit. 2015. DECEMBER 2018 CANDOR CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 30
COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTES
The Salvation Army Red Kettle is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season. Bell ringing will start November 23rd 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 to Nancy King at [email protected]. busy 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 To schedule a time slot, please call class and older. Anyone else still wishing to receive Alicha Hatch at (607)768-2042 or email a hard copy of the newsletter that is not in the 50 at [email protected]. year and above classes will need to send $5 to cover printing and postage costs and a request to Denise Ahart or Nancy King at PO Box 145, Candor, NY 13743. This request must be received by 3/31/19. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details for the annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
On Sale Now! Order Today! Go to YBPAY.COM and enter your ID code For the High School, Enter 10291319 For the Elem School, Enter 10896119
Item Price Qty Total High School Yearbook $45.00 $
Elementary School Yearbook $15.00 $
Add Name stamping (HS Only) $5.00 $
Add Icons (up to 4) (HS Only) $3.00/ea $
Totals $
If ordering Name stamping, please enter name below (maximum of 30 characters). Name: ______
If ordering Icons, please circle your selection(s):
Please Note: Elementary books can not have name stamping or icons. For High School books, in order to order icons, you must have name stamping on your book.
If paying by cash/check, return to Mrs. Gates in the high school building. If you have any questions, please either call Mrs. Gates at 659-5020 or email her at [email protected]. Checks made payable to: Lifetouch DEADLINE for orders: April 15, 2019
Name of student: ______Elementary ~ Teacher’s Name: ______
High School ~ Grade: ______
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
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