Happy Holiday
The Clarkstown Central School District wishes everyone a safe and restful Spring Recess.
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Governor Paterson Visits Congers Elementary
 Clarkstown was honored Tuesday, April 7th, by a visit from New York State Governor David Paterson and members of the federal, state and local government. The Governor selected Congers Elementary as the site of his press conference to announce the restoration of state aid to school districts across New York State. The Governor spoke to the assembled audience of 200 area Board of Education members, superintendents, school and community leaders, district students and staff members. The combined choirs of North and South High Schools performed a medley of songs. Joining the Governor were US Representatives Nita Lowey and Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Rockland Co. Chairwoman Harriet Cornell and County Supervisor Alex Gromack. "We are honored by Governor Paterson's visit. We truly appreciate all of the effort he has made to restore cuts to education and ultimately decrease taxes for our residents," said Dr. Keller-Cogan who attended the event. "This was a tremendous opportunity for our students to see legislative leaders and the political process in action," said Congers Principal Martha Ryan.
* image from - http://www.ny.gov/governor/
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News From The Schools
More Buzz About the Bee!
Tyler G., a third grader at the Birchwood School, placed 3rd in the Regional Spelling Bee and competed at the state finals on April 4th in Port Byron, NY. Congratulations to Tyler on his accomplishments. Strawtown 5th Grader Matthew P. placed third in the Westchester/Rockland Regional Spelling Bee. (Last year he was the first place 4th grade winner.)
A Walk in the Woodglen Arts
There were many cultural arts program at Woodglen last week. The kindergarten students participated in a program called 5 Senses, aligning nicely into their curriculum, while 4th graders enjoyed a program centered on the Revolutionary War, and 5th graders were engaged in cultural arts studies related to the Civil War. In addition, the 3rd graders studied the origins and culture around Origami.
Preparing For The Future
 A pre-school caf� was arranged last week for the preschoolers entering Woodglen in September.
Fifth grade students and teachers from the District visited Felix Festa Middle School last week in preparation for their 5th to 6th grade transition. Later in the day, peer leaders from the middle school spoke to the students, as transition meetings were held with staff members.
Speaking of Champions
The Clarkstown North High School team of Greg Becker (Senior) Frances Calingo (Sophmore)
won the debate tournament championship beating Suffern in the championship debate. Congratulations too to Allie Trupp (Freshman) and Kaley Pomerantz (Freshman) who also competed in the finals.
Future Engineers JET to the Top
At Clarkstown North High School, the Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) teams were recognized as National Finalists. National Finalists are determined by a team's Part 1 score and state ranking via their division and level. The teams' Part 2 answers are currently being scored and JETS will post National Rankings from the Finalists in mid-to-late April. Click here to visit the JETS website.
Clarkstown Excellence in Math Rewarded
Two South High School students, Emil Guliyev and Boyu Fan, qualified to compete in the 2009 American Invitational Mathematics Examination by scoring in the top 5% nationally on the 2009 American Mathematics Competition. Top scorers on the AMC10/12 include Harnsowl Ko, Srikalyan Megati and Michele Pratusevich.
South students Kevin Elaahi and Michael Levy earned gold and silver medals respectively for oral presentations of their math research during Round Two of the 2009 Greater Metropolitan Mathematics Fair on March 29, 2009. Judging took place at the Polytechnic University in New York City with faculty advisor Meagan Bechard assisting students in preparation for the competition.
 Andrew Vigotsky and Amanda Lampel (South High School) were awarded First Place in the Annual Web Design Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and will receive cash prizes for their web design. Computer teacher George Engel is the Faculty Advisor.
The March 2009 issue of Mad About Mu (South High School) was published and distributed by Editors-In Chief, Michele Pratusevich and Emily Sherbany, and Assistant Editors Justin Mathew and Olga Zubashko.
The Thirteenth Annual Pi Day Contests were sponsored by the Mu Alpha Theta Chapter at South High School and the Mathematics Department. An awards ceremony and reception was held on March 16 in the Upper Library Gallery where hundreds of posters, poems, cartoons and tessellations were displayed with this year's theme: 2009 A Blue Moon Year for Celebrating Pi Day. Winning computer programs were demonstrated with Pi Day songs performed live and Pi Day videos displayed on the video projector. Prizes were awarded to students of winning entries. A list of winners in each category is found on the South High School Mathematics Department website as well as on page 5 of the March 2009 issue of Mad About Mu.
The South High School Team of Noah Bacine, Emil Guliyev, Harnsowl Ko and Michele Pratusevich advanced to Round 2 of the 2009 Moody's Mega Math Challenge. This selection was awarded to 66 teams of the 369 competing teams. Dr. Mary Ann Gavioli is Faculty advisor.
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Upcoming Events
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April 18th - 24th |
- Thursday, April 9th - Friday April 17th
School Closed - Spring Recess
School Re-opens - Monday, April 20th
For more information -
Please visit our complete District Calendar at www.ccsd.edu/calendar or visit any individual building calendar at www.ccsd.edu/schoolname/calendar - entering the appropriate school name without spaces.
Example: www.ccsd.edu/littletor/calendar |
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North High School
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- Monday, April 20th
School Re-Opens
4th Quarter Begins - All Grades
CCSD Presents - Parent Night For Curriculum
West Nyack Elementary - Read Aloud
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- Tuesday, April 21st
BOE Meeting - Budget Workshop
Bardonia Elementary - PTA Meeting
Congers Elementary - PTA Meeting
Laurel Plains Elementary - Founders' Day
Laurel Plains Elementary - PTA Meeting
Little Tor Elementary - Spring Concert
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- Wednesday, April 22nd
CFRCP - Powerful Parenting
Invention & Design Convention
Laurel Plains Elementary - 5th Grade Trip
West Nyack Elementary - PTA Meeting
FFMS - PTA Meeting
NHS - Art Honor Society Meeting
SHS - Celebration of Academic Excellence
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- Thursday, April 23rd
BOE Meeting
Laurel Plains Elem. - Bake Sale
West Nyack Elem. - Read Aloud!
Woodglen Elem. - PTA Meeting
SHS - Jazz Night
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- Friday, April 24th
New City Elem. - Spring Photos
NHS - Junior Ball | |
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This newsletter is to share with you some of the exciting events and achievements in our district. We welcome your feedback. Comments may be sent to feedback@ccsd.edu.
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Clarkstown Central School District
62 Old Middletown Road | New City, NY 10956
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