Vol. 2015-2016 No. 10 June 2016

Jaguar Jottings

Your Johnsburg Central School Newsletter

Superintendent’s Corner

2016-2017 to the Budget Passed

I would like to thank everyone who voted in support of our budget on Tuesday, May 17th. It passed with 159 Yes votes and 18 No votes. There were two Board seats open and incumbents, William Conner and Christopher Jay were re-elected.

This year we were fortunate that the GAP Elimination was restored to the District. This allowed us to stay under the tax levy cap. Two districts within our BOCES, unable to do this, had to have super majority votes. Both received enough votes. In the near future more schools may be forced to do the same in order to keep existing programs.

Again, thank you for your continued support and let’s hope the State sees and understands the importance of the public education systems and continues to financially support our future.

JCS Welcomes New Business Official

Meet Larry Ringer

Larry Ringer was previously a self-employed CPA in Glens Falls. He has worked with school districts for the past 35 years as an auditor and consultant. He has served on the NYSSCPA’s Public School Accounting Committee and has been a speaker at various seminars for the NYS Association of School Business Officials. He has also served as President of the Adirondack-Saratoga Red Cross along with State and National Committees of the America Red Cross. He is currently a member of the Glens Falls Rotary Club and has also served on the board of several nonprofit organizations including treasurer of the Glens Falls Family YMCA and a trustee with the Glens Falls Historical Association. He lives in Queensbury with his wife Suzanne and has two children; Elizabeth who is an elementary teacher at Weems Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia and Matthew who graduated in May from Buffalo State.

Principal’s Message This is the month that seems to be the busiest and yet it also seems to fly by quickly. June also brings warmer weather and sunny days. This can be an easy distraction to lose focus on school work. Please buckle down and make these last few weeks your strongest. You can do it!

K-3 Radical Readers Our K-3 students have been working extremely hard to meet their goal of reading 6,000 books. As a reward, our students will be having a radical dance! I am extremely proud of you all! A special thanks goes to the PTSA for a wonderful year filled with outstanding events for our students, staff, and families. Again, I want to thank our parents, families, and community for your support.

OLWEUS ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM One Student Can Make a Difference! When the Olweus Anti-Bullying Program started three years ago, one student came to me and wanted to be a bigger part of this program. She wanted to make a difference. Her name is Nikole Tucker. Nikole is now a junior. She will tell you she isn’t afraid to share her story as an elementary child who felt she was bullied. She will tell you she was very shy and felt like students treated her differently even in her early grades. She was taller and bigger than most of the students in her class. She told me it started with students whispering and laughing at her during recess. Eventually things got worse, the teasing and name calling began. She said it would happen where no one could hear what they were saying to her. She couldn’t understand why they were treating her that way. She felt alienated and alone. She became depressed. She said she was afraid to tell anyone even her parents.

This is why she is so passionate about this cause and wants to spread the word.

Nikole is adamant about wanting everyone to get a consistent message where ever she goes. She has started a Facebook Group called Anti-Bully Group of Friendship. She says here anyone can share their stories. She has been a part of this group for three years now. She believes this group has helped empower people who have been bullied and it gives them hope and knowledge that they are not alone.

Nikole has also been helping with stenciling the Olweus Anti-Bullying rules on one of the walls here at school. She recently has put together an Anti-Bullying Rally here in our own town. I am very proud that Nikole is not afraid to make a difference for our school and community. Keep up the good work Nikole! You do make a difference!

Guidance Counseling News Senior Plans Alexis Baker will attend The College of Saint Rose to major in Early Childhood Education. Ty Berg will attend the University of New England to major in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Mark Cleveland will attend Green Mountain College to major in Business Management. Aaron Conlon will attend Alfred State College to major in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Makayla Denno will attend SUNY Adirondack to major in Nursing. Josh Donohue will attend Lincoln Tech to major in Diesel Technology. Tyler Glover will seek employment. Dylan Harris will attend the Word of Life Bible Institute in Florida. Gillian Hayden will attend SUNY Adirondack to major in Adventure Sports. Mikaila Johnson will attend SUNY Adirondack to major in Criminal

Justice. Emily Persons will attend SUNY Adirondack to major in Liberal Arts: Math and Science. Sara Pierson will attend the College of Saint Rose to major in Music Industry. Evan Riedinger will enlist in the United States Army. Austin Ruger plans to seek employment. Larissa Smith will attend SUNY Adirondack to major in Business Administration.

Incoming

Prekindergarten at

JCS If your child(ren) will be 4 years old prior to December 1, 2016, they are eligible to attend Prekindergarten during the 2016-2017 school year. Please call Jean Comstock in the Guidance Office at 251-2921 ext. 3904 to register your child for Pre-K. After you call, you will be sent a packet of information to fill out and return to the Guidance Office. As these packets are returned, your child will be placed on a list indicating whether you prefer an AM (8:00-11:00)

or PM (11:15-2:15) session if it becomes necessary to have two sessions of Pre-K. We cannot guarantee that your child will be placed in the session that you prefer. Placement will be determined by a first come, first served basis. Please fill out and return your packets as soon as possible.

Incoming

Kindergarten at JCS If your child(ren) will be 5 years old prior to December 1, 2016, they are eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2016-2017 school year. If your child is not already registered at Johnsburg as a student, please call Jean Comstock in the Guidance Office at 251-2921, ext. 3904 to register. If your child is currently a Pre-K student, they will automatically be placed in a kindergarten classroom at the end of this school year. All Parents: Please see Carol Fosdick, the school nurse, with an updated physical and immunization records.

June Music Notes

On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 9:30AM Grades 5 and 6 Elementary Chorus and Band will present a Spring Concert in the JCS gymnasium. Following the concert will be the Grade 6 Moving Up Ceremony. All are welcome to attend the concert! Also on Wednesday June 8th, the JCS Rock Ensemble will be making their debut performance at 7PM in the JCS Gymnasium. Selections by Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, The Beatles, The White Stripes, and more will be performed! Also, senior Sara Pierson, will be performing a few original songs for your enjoyment! Please come join us! On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, the Elementary Band will provide marching music for the Flag Day Parade, which kicks off at 9:15AM from JCS and will go to Tannery Pond Community Center. Following a patriotic celebration in song from the Primary Grades, the parade will return to JCS. All are welcome to attend this parade and celebration of our Flag! On Thursday, June 23, 2016, high school chorus members will sing for the Class of 2016 Baccalaureate Service to be held at the Baker’s Mills Mountain View Wesleyan Church at 7PM.

JCS Students Participate in CASMA On Saturday, April 16, 2016, the Johnsburg Central School Music Department participated in the Central Adirondack School Music Association All County Music Festival at North Warren Central School. Featured music ensembles were the Junior Band, Senior Band, Elementary Chorus and Women’s Chorus.

Pictured are the JCS singers from the All County Women’s Chorus.

Thank You! The Dollars for Scholars organization would like to thank the community for once again supporting our scholarship program with a successful Mail-a-thon fundraiser. We would not be able to support our graduates without your support and generosity. We would like to announce the 14th running of Race the Train. It will take place on Saturday, August 6. If anyone is interested in volunteering, becoming a financial sponsor, or donating a raffle prize, please contact either Ronda Morris or Tracy Watson. Race applications will be available at different locations around town and on-line at active.com. Thank you again, Johnsburg Dollars for Scholars

Lotus Loves Literacy Poetry Slam

Congratulations to 2nd grader, Hannah Sharp who took 1st place and 3rd

grader, Eric Mason who took 3rd place at the 2nd Annual Poetry Slam hosted by Lotus Loves Literacy. Hannah won an IPad and Eric won a digital camera. Other JCS participants were Lexi Sharp

and Lillian SanAntonio. Congratulations to all!!

Coach’s Corner

1. Sign-up sheets for fall sports are posted outside of each locker room. If your student/athlete is interested in playing, please have them sign up.

2. Start dates for fall sports are as follows: Varsity, August 15 and Modified, August 22.

3. Fall coaches will contact student/athletes through the mail about pre-season practice times.

4. Congratulations to our spring baseball and softball all-stars: Jimmy Morris and Taylor Dwyer, First Team and Mark Cleveland, Second Team.

5. Our spring scholar athletes for the spring season were Amara Mitchell and Caleb Buck.

6. The Scholar Athlete teams will be recognized at the Honor’s Night celebration.

7. Johnsburg also completed the entire sports year with no ejections, so we will place another date on our “Stay in the Game Banner!” Congratulations to all our student/athletes for being such good sports!

8. A sincere thanks to the parents for all your support of our sports program over the past seasons. We really appreciate all you do for your student/athlete.

9. The athletic department would like to wish our seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors. We will miss you next year.

10. I would like to thank all the coaches who gave up so much time this past year to work with our student/athletes. I appreciate all you have done to make our sports program that much better.

Honors Night June 2, 2016 @ 6:30PM

The Johnsburg Central School Teachers Association is proud to announce the annual celebration of Honors Night academic awards to be held at 6:30PM, Thursday, June 2 in the JCS gym. Students in grades 7-12 will be recognized for outstanding achievement and effort during the 2015-2016 school year. Families of students to be honored will receive an invitation in the mail notifying them of their children’s inclusion in this awards ceremony. The public is welcome to attend as JCS teachers recognize students for their hard work throughout the year.

Girls’ State 2016

Jamie Bruce has been selected as a delegate to attend Girls’ State to be held from Sunday, June 26, 2016 through July 2, 2016.

Congratulations Jamie!

Did You Know……….?

Book Total:

. . . Students in grades K-3 have read a total of 5, 905 books. Keep Reading! You are almost there! Specials:

Library – Autumn Smith Music – Kaylie O’Hara Computer – Rowan Olesheski Art – Amelia Perez PE – Kaylie O’Hara

VIPs (listed alphabetically) Aubrey Brown, Bailey Brown, Jordan Fusco, Kristofer Leonard, Eric Mason, Avery Morse, Gabriella Ofori, Nicholas Sauer-Jones, Maggie Selleck, Alene Tabano, Ayden Tuma, Emma Wilson

Honors Night: . . . Honors Night will be held June 2, 2016 at 6:30PM in the gymnasium. Invitations will be mailed home for anyone receiving an award. JCS Career Day: . . . The gym at JCS was full of nearly 30 participants on Wednesday, May 4th for Career Day. Students in grades 5-12 had the opportunity to visit and ask questions of the businesses/careers represented.

Career Day 2016

Grandparents’ Day at JCS: . . . Over 200 grandparents participated in Grandparents’ Day on May 13th at JCS. Students in grades PreK-6 participated. Grandparents were treated to breakfast, classroom visitations, and a concert.

Elementary Book Club: . . . The Elementary Book Club finished off another great year with a pizza party and movie. The group met after school on Monday, May 23rd to watch MAX. The story is about a dog who was also a soldier. MAX, written by Jennifer Shotz, was the final book read this year. The other titles were: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and Star Girl written by Jerry Spinelli. Each participant was given a copy of each book to keep. The Elementary Book Club is run by Cindy Homer and is open to any student in the fifth or sixth grade.

2016 HS Graduation Activities

Graduation Rehearsal Monday, June 13, 2016 2:45 - (to approx.) 4:15PM Gym Mandatory for all seniors Caps and gowns will be distributed Baccalaureate Service Thursday, June 23, 2016 6:30PM (Service starts at 7PM) Bakers Mills Mountain View Community Church Interested seniors and their families Please wear your caps and gowns Seating Selection for Graduation Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:00AM Gym Interested seniors and their families

Graduation Ceremony Saturday, June 25, 2016 2:00PM (Seniors: Be at school at 1:30PM) Gym All seniors and their families Wear appropriate attire

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation

June 17th @ 9:30AM

JCS Gymnasium

Important Note from the School Nurse: Effective September 1, 2016, students entering grades seven and twelve in New York State (NYS) schools will be required to be fully vaccinated against meningococcal disease according to the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP recommends that all adolescents receive a first dose of MenACWY vaccine at 11-12 years of age and a booster dose at age 16 years in order to boost their immunity during the years at which they are at greatest risk of meningococcal disease. If the first dose was administered on or after the sixteenth birthday, a booster dose is not necessary. (Information taken from the NYS Dept. of Health)

Jr. and Sr. Honor Societies

On May 12, JCS inducted 14 students into their Jr./Sr. National Honor Societies. Jr. Members must maintain an average of 85, while Sr. Members must maintain an

88 average. Members must also demonstrate an ongoing display of character, leadership, and service throughout the school, community, and beyond. Advisors

for the Jr. and Sr. Honor Societies are Mrs. Rachel Brower and Mrs. Heather Flanagan.

Junior High Travel Club Goes to Boston

The weather did not dampen the spirits of the 52 students and chaperones from Johnsburg and Long Lake Central schools as they traveled to and around Boston on May 5th __ May 8th. The trip was a great success with stops at the Boston Museum of Science, The Plimoth Plantation, USS Constitution, Quincy Market and the New England Aquarium. There were other venues as well!

A majority of the group thought staying at The Plymouth Sands Motel ranked high on the list of favorite activities. While there many of our students enjoyed the ocean views, sounds, and the beach. The tide was out which enabled them to swim, walk along the beach, and play some football.

Another favorite was the Boston Duck Tour. This is a land and water tour of many of Boston’s historical landmarks and areas. This tour is both very educational and entertaining.

Also, in the heart of Boston, at Quincy Market, the students got a taste of the city’s hustle and bustle as well as some of its ethnic foods. They really enjoyed the street performers and atmosphere there.

We’d also like to compliment the students on their behavior. Everywhere we went we received compliments on how well they behaved and the level of maturity they showed. It really was a pleasure taking this group to Boston.

On a final note we would like to thank the community and those who have continued to support this club with their donations and purchases over this school year and the many others that have passed. It is your continued support that enables our students here at JCS to have this wonderful experience. Thank you! John Hurley and Tracy Watson, Travel Club Advisors

AASBA Community Service Award

Congratulations to Patrick Kushi for being nominated to receive the AASBA Community Service Award. Patrick was recognized for outstanding community service and honored with a $200 scholarship at the AASBA Community Service Awards Dinner on May 5, 2016 at the Queensbury Hotel.

JCS Alumni News Cassidy Jay, Class of 2007 Cassidy Jay is a Doctoral Fellow at Purdue University in Indiana and has recently received the Teaching Academy Graduate Teaching Award. This award honors graduate students with teaching responsibilities from across campus for their dedication to Purdue students and their outstanding teaching contributions. Recipients are selected by each academic department for their commitment to undergraduate education. Departments may select one recipient for every 50 graduate teaching assistants they support. The Graduate Teaching award is sponsored by the Teaching Academy and the Office of the Provost.

Chelsea Gazaille, Class of 2012

On April 23, 2016 at the Wentworth Institute of Technology’s spring commencement, Chelsea Gazaille, a graduating senior from the Architecture Program, delivered the undergraduate student address in front of 300 graduating students. During her time at Wentworth, she participated in volunteer opportunities including Alternative Spring Break, was inducted into the Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society, completed three co-ops in her native New York, was a panel member for the Division of Student Affairs, became a fitness instructor at the Schumann Fitness Center, and was co-president of the

Wentworth Architecture Club.

“That is what Wentworth has,” she told her classmates. “Amazing people inspiring students and helping us in those moments of behind-the-scenes chaos we faced the past few years.”

Sign up your child today! Simply fill out the form below and mail to:

Johnsburg Central School District 165 Main Street

North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-2921

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Parent/Guardian’s Name _______________________________________________________

Child’s Home Address ________________________________________________________ ADDRESS

____________________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE ZIP CODE

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________ (If different)

Email Address ____________________________________________________________

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Summer Youth Swim Program at Ski Bowl Park The Johnsburg Youth Committee is offering an afternoon swim program this year from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This swim program will follow the usual morning Youth Program held from 9 to noon. The swim program will run from July 12 through August 11 under the direction of Susanne Hayden. Bus transportation will be provided from the swim program at 2:30 PM, there will not be bus transportation provided to the program at 12:00 PM. The swimming instruction will be a progressive program which teaches the basics and then adds strokes and safety techniques while building stamina, similar to the program at Minerva Beach. Kids will earn a certificate for each level of achievement. It takes most swimmers about 12-13 sessions to advance one level. If there is interest, there may be opportunities for intermediates to satisfy the requirements of an advanced swimmer and/or prepare for a lifeguard certificate. Along with lessons, there will be free swimming and supervised free beach playtime. In order to better determine numbers of swim program participants and thus, the number of staff required, we need you to sign up in advance. Please sign up by either returning the slip below to Laurie West in the Principal’s Office or by calling Joann Morehouse, town Hall at 251-2421 by June 15th. Further details will follow upon signing up.

Summer Swim Program Participant:______________________ Age:_______ Parent Name:_____________________________ Phone:_____________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Swimming ability: Beginner Doggy paddle Crawl/head out Strokes achieved: Breathing Crawl Back stroke Breaststroke Butterfly Sidestroke Stamina: How long could your child last swimming continuously? 0-1 minute 2-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes more

PTSA News June 2016

As we find the closing of the school year approaching quickly, the PTSA would like to announce our final events of the 2015-2016 school year.

June 7-9 is our long anticipated BOGO book fair. Remember to get your summer reading books. This will not only give you something to read as you relax on the beach, but will also keep the kids engaged in reading throughout the summer.

Friday June 17, 2016 - We didn’t forget about the Dad’s. This year’s Donuts For Dads will be on Friday, June 17 in the Cafetorium dining area. Come enjoy a donut with the PTSA and your son or daughter before heading off to work. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served from 7-8am.

The Fresh Air Fund – serving children since 1877 Hosting a child through The Fresh Air Fund will not only give you and your family an unforgettable experience, but gives them something you can’t put a price on…..Happiness. Visit freshair.org or call Kim Smith, Local Chairperson @ 518-251-4088 and sign up to become a volunteer host today!

JCS BREAKFAST

Johnsburg Central School District offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origins, or handicap

BREAKFAST MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Juice 1

Breakfast parfait Cereal Muffins Milk

Juice 2 Scrambled eggs Cereal Toast Jelly Milk

Juice 3 Waffles Syrup Cereal Toast / Jelly Milk

Juice 6 Western Omelet Cereal Muffins Milk

Juice 7 French toast Syrup Milk

Juice 8 Breakfast pizza Hash brown Milk

Juice 9 Pancakes Syrup Milk

Juice 10 Bacon & cheese on a bagel Milk

Juice 13 Mini French toast Syrup Milk

Juice 14 Cheese omelet Toast Jelly Milk

Juice 15 Cereal Toast Jelly Milk

Juice 16 Ham breakfast Sandwich Hash browns Milk

Juice 17 Waffles Syrup Milk

Juice 20 Sausage &cheese on English Milk

Juice 21 French toast Syrup Milk

Juice 22 Scrambled eggs Muffins Milk

Juice 23 Cereal Toast Jelly Milk

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Staff Day

Breakfast and lunch passes should be paid the next day

Prepay breakfast and lunch Prices: Reduced: 25 cents Regular: $1.00 Adult: $2.00

Have a Safe anD wonDerful Summer

JCS LUNCH

LUNCH MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY June 7th is the pre-K thru 6th grade end of the year picnic

Tacos 1 Lettuce, tomatoes French fries Refried beans, rice Mandarin oranges Milk

Chicken tenders 2 Couscous Vegetables Muffins Crisp Milk

BBQ pork 3 Sandwich Smiles Vegetables Peaches Milk

Chicken nuggets 6 Rice Vegetables Muffins Pineapples Milk

Hamburger or 7 Hot dog / cheese Smiles Vegetables Mandarin oranges Milk

Tomato soup 8 Toasted cheese Vegetables Pears Milk

Caesar salad 9 w/ chicken Rolls Apples Milk

Italian dunkers 10 Pasta Vegetables Fruit Milk

Chicken patty 13 On a bun French fries Vegetables Crisp Milk

Cheese or 14 Pepperoni pizza Vegetables Muffins Pineapples Milk

Meatball sub 15 Baked chips Vegetables Pears Milk

Chicken 16 Tenders Rice Vegetables Peaches Milk

Tacos 17 Lettuce, tomatoes French fries Rice Applesauce Milk

Chicken alfredo 20 Pasta Vegetables Fruit Milk

Mozzarella 21 Sticks w/ sauce Sweet Pot. fries Vegetables Fruit Milk

Chicken 22 Nuggets Rice Vegetables Muffins Fruit / Milk

Hamburger or 23 Hot dog Cheese / Chips Vegetables Fruit Milk

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Staff Day

CongratulationS

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2016

Adult lunches $3.75 Extra Milk:50cents Soup and Salads are made daily as part of the lunch

Lunch prices: Reduced: 25 cents Regular Pre-K thru 5th grade: $1.50 Regular 6th-12th: $1.75

All bread products are 100% wheat/ All juices are 100% juice

2016

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NHS Dinner at No. Warren CSD – 4-7PM

2 Honors Night @ 6:30PM - Gym

3 Title I Parent Meeting @ 2:45PM in Rm. 315

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6 JYC – After School Camping Club – Rm. 128

7 Theme Assembly @ 8AM K-3 Dance @ 1-2:30PM PreK-6 Principal’s Picnic BOGO Book Fair

8 6th Grade Moving up Ceremony @ 9:30 AM Rock Ensemble Concert @ 7PM BOGO Book Fair

9 Yearbook Dedication @ 12:15PM – gym BOGO Book Fair

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11 ACT Test @ 8AM

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13 BOE Meeting @ 7PM in Rm. 126 Last Day of ASP and late buses Camping Club – Rm 128

14 Flag Day Parade @ 9:15AM – TPCC

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17 Donuts for Dads @ 7-8:00AM Pre-K Graduation @ 9:30AM

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20 Elementary ½ day

21 Elementary ½ day

22 Elementary ½ Day

23 Class of 2016 Baccalaureate Service @ Baker’s Mills Mtn. View Wesleyan Church @ 7PM Elementary ½ Day Last Day of School!

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25 HS Graduation @ 2PM in the Gym

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27 BOE Meeting @ 7PM in Rm. 128

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May/June 2016 Upcoming JYC After School Activities ~ Classes that started in May can receive extra students in June if space is available. 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).

Cooking with Kim

When: Monday, 2:45 to 5; June 6. (This class started in May)

Where: Wevertown Town Hall; JCS students may take the regular school bus to class… Parents pick students up at Wevertown at 5:00p.m. Open to: 5th to 8th graders, the first 12 who call to sign up! Instructor: Kim Smith

This class will introduce students to some cooking fundamentals. Week one – appetizers: bruschetta and warm dip. Week two – entrees: Chicken quesadillas, Caesar salad and homemade

mac and cheese. Week three – desserts: chocolate cake from scratch and more!

Bring along an apron if you have one, and be ready to have fun making and eating your own tasty food!

Register now by calling Kim Smith, 251- 4088. AND, Send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS. Fee: $10 per student, and there may be leftovers!

Camping Club:

When: Mondays, 2:35 to 4:45 pm; June 6 and 13. (This club started in May) Where: JCS Elementary Art Room, (students may take the late bus after class). Open to: 5th graders through High Schoolers, the first 8 who call to sign up!

This class will meet a few times after school, to plan a summer camping trip. Adults are welcome (and needed) to participate! In class, we’ll try out some food, map reading, campfire stories, hiking… and actually plan our own Adirondack adventure.

Will we paddle to an island, hike to a hilltop, or hang out by a brook? It’s up to you! Class is open to the first 8 Johnsburg area students and home-schoolers… Instructor: Kate Hartley, with special guest teachers.

Register now by calling Kate Hartley, 251- 9083; Email kate.jyc@gmail.com AND, Send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the principal’s office at JCS. Fee: no charge, funding support from Community Fund for the Gore Mtn. Region

Adirondack Treks, a program of the JYC offers:

Rock Climbing

Where: Trips to local rock gyms, and outdoor climbs, all school year! Open to: Grades 3 and up! For more information, go to the Treks web site at http://adktreks.org Or call Andrea Hogan, 251- 9938

F.Y.I: Community Days at the Adk. Museum, Blue Mtn. Lake - there’s free admission for year-round residents May 22 to May 31… and every Sunday all season! Bring proof of residency when you go!

May/June 2016 Upcoming After School Activities ~ from the Johnsburg Youth Committee (Classes that started in May can receive extra students if there’s still room! 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).

Geocaching Hike to Hackensack Mountain

When: Sat., June 18, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Where: Meet at the JCS upper parking lot, to carpool down to Warrensburg. Open to: all ages of elementary students and their favorite adults! (Middle schoolers, too). Instructor: Rick Morse, experienced guide and teacher

Plan on hiking for about 2 - 3 miles. Dress for the weather ~ Bring a compass or a GPS if you have one, although neither are required. Bring snacks and water.

“Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.” There are geocaches all over the world… Come join Rick, and learn the basics of this fun way to “treasure hunt” using a GPS and your own detective skills. Explore several “caches” in and around Hackensack Mtn. in Warrensburg! You may bring some small “trade items” like tiny toys, etc. Check out www.geocaching.com for a full explanation. Fee: no charge, funding support from Community Fund for the Gore Mtn. Region Register now by calling Kate Hartley, 251- 9083; Email kate.jyc@gmail.com

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Mosaic Camps at the North Creek Mosaic Project… For Adults, Teens and Children!

Session 1: Mon. Aug. 9- Fri. Aug. 13 Session 2: Mon. Aug. 16- Fri. Aug. 20 Meets daily, Noon to 3:30 (no classes on very rainy days… we hope to meet at least three afternoons of the five!). Learn the art of mosaics in a fun, multi-age setting… and make a mosaic project to take home, as well as creating and installing elements for the community mural, in downtown North Creek! Where: We meet at the wall, Main St., N. Creek, across from Café Sarah’s. No camp on rainy days. Fee: Adult or teen: $55* Child 8 to 12 years old $45* Adult/Child “team” $65* (children under 8 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult) *Some scholarships are available Register now by calling Kate Hartley, 251- 9083; Email kate.jyc@gmail.com. Funding support for our summer camp is provided by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, and the JYC.

Lifeguard training at Minerva Beach Pre-registration required for lifeguard class by June 1, 2016 so class materials can be ordered. Thank you. Lifeguard training (Includes CPR and RTE) - $150.00

CPR FPR– FIRST AID TRAINING (Required for Lifeguarding)

Saturday, June 4th at the Minerva Fire House

CPR, FPR, AED-9:00 am to 2:00 (approx ending time) $35.00

First Aid (Responding to Emergency’s) - 2:00 - 7:00pm $35.00

(First aid times are approximate; we will begin as soon as CPR class has finished)

Friday, June 10 at 4:30 pm, 550 yard swim, other skill prerequisite for new lifeguards and challenge.

1) Swim 550 yards continuously using 200 yards of front crawl, 200 yards of breaststroke and 150 yard s of front crawl or breaststroke.

2) Start in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7 -10 feet, retrieve a 10 lb. Brick, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the brick in both hands and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

3) Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4-7 feet of water, resurface and swim 5 yards to the side of the pool.

Friday, June 10 at 4:30 start at beach then to Minerva Fire House after swim-for video (appr 8:00pm finish)

June 13 -17 - 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, June 18tht -11:00-5:00 (bring lunch)

We will be swimming every night. All classes must be attended. (Class dates subject to change due to weather)

Call Lynn Green to register for classes 251-2766.

Fee for courses need to be paid up front.

JYC ANNUAL TREKS RAFTING TRIP HUDSON GORGE: THURSDAY JUNE 23

Who: Ages 8-19 Time: 8AM-3PM Where: Whitewater Challengers (WWC), Route 28, North River Bring: Lunch, sunscreen, any personal meds, sunglasses, hat/visor Wear: Bathing suit, shorts, sneakers or toe-covered sandals. If cool—long sleeve synthetic shirt Necessary equipment provided by WWC Cost: $35

Signed forms needed: Treks membership form and signed WWC waiver. Find both on-line at www.adktreks.org First come, first served. Call Kelly at 251-3739 to register for trip by June 17th.

Programs and Projects Funded by Title I

Parental Involvement The Board of Education recognizes the rights of parent/guardians to be fully informed of all information relevant to their children who participate in programs and projects funded by Title I. The District shall ensure parental involvement in these programs and projects by: a. Providing such support for parental involvement activities as required by law; b. Convening an annual meeting to which all parents/guardians of participating children shall be invited; c. Providing parents/guardians with reports on their children’s progress; d. Providing opportunities for regular meetings of parents/guardians. Title I, Part A Written Complaint and Appeal Procedure Who may submit a complaint? Any public or non-public school parent or teacher, other interested person, or agency may file a complaint. What must a complaint contain? All complaints must be written; be signed by the person or agency representative filing the complaint; specify the requirement of law or regulation being violated and the related issue, problem, and/or the concern; contain informative/evidence supporting the complaint; and state the nature of the corrective action desired. What must an appeal from a LEA’s response contain? An appeal must contain a copy of the original complaint and a copy of the LEA’s response to the original complaint or a statement that the LEA failed to respond in 30 business days. Where should a complaint/appeal to the LEA be sent? Complaints/appeals regarding the LEA’s administration and implementation of its ESEA Title I Grant or Academic Intervention Services for students identified under Commissioner’s Regulation Part 100 should be sent first to the School Superintendent of the LEA against whom the complaint is made. The LEA has a 30 business day period in which to resolve a complaint. Title I complaints should be first sent to the Superintendent of the LEA. If the local LEA fails to resolve the complaint within 30 business days, or fails to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the complainant, the complaint should be sent to the Title I School and Community Services Office, Room 365 EBA, New York State Education Dept., 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234; or United States Dept. of Education, Compensatory Education Program, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3W230, FOB #6, Washington, DC 20202-6132. For more information go to www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/cladcep/ca0809/complaintsappeals.htm Annual Title I Parent Meeting: A meeting to discuss the criteria for Title I remedial reading and AIS programming will be scheduled for some time in May of the 2016-2017 school year.