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3923580-1051400Winter, 2014-15 Building Newsletter Margaret Davis Drive T: 315.831.37975492010409517Upcoming EventsDecember 9Board of Education Meeting @6:00 p.m. (Budget Meeting); 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the E.S.December 10Elementary Band & Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7:00 p.m. in the JSHS AuditoriumDecember 12REMSEN Parent-Teacher-Group (PTG) Movie Night @ 6:00 p.m. in the ES CafeteriaDecember 16Elementary Musical (K-3) @6:30 p.m. in the ES CafeteriaDecember 17JSHS Band & Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7:00 p.m. in the JSHS AuditoriumDecember 15PTG “Sneaky Santa” @11 a.m.–2:00 p.m., daily at the ESJanuary 22Winter Recess (no school)December 15PTG “Sneaky Santa” @11 a.m.–2:00 p.m., daily at the ESJanuary 22Winter Recess (no school)December 15PTG “Sneaky Santa” @11 a.m.–2:00 p.m., daily at the ESJanuary 7PTG Meeting @6:00 p.m., in the ES Library-Media AreaJanuary 13Board of Education Meeting @6:00 p.m. (Budget Meeting); 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the E.S. January 22Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Obs. (no school)January 30PTG Winter Dance @ 6-8 p.m. (grades 4-6) at the ES00Upcoming EventsDecember 9Board of Education Meeting @6:00 p.m. (Budget Meeting); 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the E.S.December 10Elementary Band & Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7:00 p.m. in the JSHS AuditoriumDecember 12REMSEN Parent-Teacher-Group (PTG) Movie Night @ 6:00 p.m. in the ES CafeteriaDecember 16Elementary Musical (K-3) @6:30 p.m. in the ES CafeteriaDecember 17JSHS Band & Chorus Christmas Concert @ 7:00 p.m. in the JSHS AuditoriumDecember 15PTG “Sneaky Santa” @11 a.m.–2:00 p.m., daily at the ESJanuary 22Winter Recess (no school)December 15PTG “Sneaky Santa” @11 a.m.–2:00 p.m., daily at the ESJanuary 22Winter Recess (no school)December 15PTG “Sneaky Santa” @11 a.m.–2:00 p.m., daily at the ESJanuary 7PTG Meeting @6:00 p.m., in the ES Library-Media AreaJanuary 13Board of Education Meeting @6:00 p.m. (Budget Meeting); 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) at the E.S. January 22Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Obs. (no school)January 30PTG Winter Dance @ 6-8 p.m. (grades 4-6) at the ESREMSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSchool [skool] noun1. An institution where instruction is given, especially to persons under college age: The children are at school. This year we are focusing on learning in some very different and exciting ways. Something very important for all of the adults in our students’ lives to remember is that school itself is a word that means different things to different people. Some “love” school, some “hate” school. Some go because they “hafta”, while some can’t wait to tackle the next challenging homework assignment. One might ask teachers how they feel about school, and they, more than likely, will say that they love their job, but also that they “did well” in school or “really enjoyed” school. Pretty much across the board, one might find that to be true. Would someone, after all, choose education as their profession if they didn’t somehow really identify with school? Sometimes the hardest realization for us to face as educators is that our students might not always enjoy school as much as we think they should. We are in a new age, however, so that we can acknowledge the differences in our students – their likes and dislikes, their backgrounds, family values, and their abilities. Therefore, while “school” means something different to each of our students, our job is, many times, to unlock the potential for each one to love learning at school and beyond. What would it mean if school were a place where all students and their caregivers felt as if it were more than a place of mortar and brick, blocks, computers, pencils and paper and tests? What if “school” meant a place of comfort – of belonging – of opportunity to grow wonder into the path of interest into a real job? What if school felt good every day for every child, and the challenges they face are hurdles they can handle?“School”, I can tell you, to me means a never-ending pursuit of positive outcomes for students, faculty and staff. Learning never ends, and each day carries amazing potential to gather more connections between what we know, what we want to know, and what we need to know. Learning shouldn’t be like carrying rocks and treading water, and I don’t think we see learning that way at Remsen Elementary School.And so, with a month of the new school year under our belt we move onward to that pursuit of positive outcomes for every student, every caregiver and every educator. It’s a tall order, but it’s possible. It’s necessary. Please continue to take interest in your child’s education– even to the point of letting us know your ideas, dreams, and expectations for your children and your school. Don’t ever feel that you’re not important in the definition of that word “school”. Together, we help students earn their definition, form their definition, and experience their definition of the word. While the definition of “school” might be still different for each of them, we can strive to make those differences work within a larger context of a positive image of school.Charge on! Into a positive school year in which every child will grow academically, socially, and, in a very positive sense, cultivate a sense of belonging to school. Remsen Elementary School is a great place to learn - with a talented and caring support staff and dynamic programs focused on helping kids to love their time here. Charge! for great things to come!Dr. Crankshaw, Superintendent/PrincipalMore Important News…New Trimester Report CardsThis year, students at the REMSEN Elementary School will receive a newly designed report card that will look quite different from what parents may be used to. We believe that the changes are very positive. The new report cards will come home three times this year, rather than the typical four times, and will more closely aligned to New York State’s learning standards. These are reports on student achievement, and they are works in progress. We strive to learn from these reports, and use them to inform the way we teach our students become truly independent learners. At open house teachers explained the new format in some detail. Essentially, students will receive report cards on December 5, March 27, and June 24. Between report card issues you will receive progress reports. Students will be given a “grade” on a scale of 1-4. 1 (not meeting the learning standards – below 64); 2 (progressing towards meeting the learning standards – 65-76); 3 (meeting the learning standards – 77-89); 4 (meeting the learning standards with distinction 90-100. Over the course of the year we expect student scores to change as we continue to meet to discuss the dynamics of the report card and its effectiveness as a tool to measure achievement.If you have questions about the Elementary School trimester reports please don’t hesitate to call the school and speak with either your child’s teacher or Dr. Crankshaw. This should be a very appropriate and useful change that, in time, will give you a better idea of your child’s proficiency on subject-specific learning standards at different times throughout the year.]-219075036195Let it Go…Let it Go!Let it Go…Let it Go!A School in the School?!592031993683900This year, Remsen students in grades 5 and 6 have teamed up with Trout Unlimited to raise brook trout from eggs to 2” fry in a tank located in the School’s Media Center. In June, they will release the fish into a local, approved cold water stream. The act of raising, monitoring, and caring for young trout connects students to their local watershed, teaches them about water quality and gets them to care about fish and the environment. We began with 200 eggs in the beginning of November and currently have 150 fry learning to swim. Stop by and have a look!MINECRAFT CLUBMinecraft is an online world in which players will follow directions to collaboratively build a world of homes, shops, schools – anything imaginable, we can build in Minecraft! The educational version is self-contained and will be closely monitored for polite behavior. We hope to teach proper online “netiquette” within the confines of our REMSEN community. We will be sharing examples from some of our students’ personal YouTube channels, as well as Minecraft worlds developed by other schools across the globe. Over 60 REMSEN elementary students are currently participating in this new afterschool club! right-26035Students have had the opportunity to engage in a fun school activity while helping provide food for those in our community who are in need. The Remsen Teachers’ Association at REMSEN Elementary School held their annual Food Drive again this year. Many boxes were filled due to the generosity of students and staff at the Remsen Central School. Food donation will benefit local families this Christmas season. A Olaf theme encouraged all to participate by hiding and finding Olaf, a character from the wildly popular Disney movie Frozen. For every food item each student brought in they were able to put their name in to win the Olaf basket. Baby, It’s Cold Outside!REMSEN Elementary Students will have recess outside when the weather is 20-degrees or higher. Please be advised that students should bring clothing for cold outside play! Gloves/mittens, coat, snow-pants, boots and a hat are a must. Please contact the office to request any of these items. We are happy to help!. 00Students have had the opportunity to engage in a fun school activity while helping provide food for those in our community who are in need. The Remsen Teachers’ Association at REMSEN Elementary School held their annual Food Drive again this year. Many boxes were filled due to the generosity of students and staff at the Remsen Central School. Food donation will benefit local families this Christmas season. A Olaf theme encouraged all to participate by hiding and finding Olaf, a character from the wildly popular Disney movie Frozen. For every food item each student brought in they were able to put their name in to win the Olaf basket. Baby, It’s Cold Outside!REMSEN Elementary Students will have recess outside when the weather is 20-degrees or higher. Please be advised that students should bring clothing for cold outside play! Gloves/mittens, coat, snow-pants, boots and a hat are a must. Please contact the office to request any of these items. We are happy to help!. left7704It’s EPIC!00It’s EPIC!-25879-4313300Empathy. Pride. Innovation. Collaboration. left43049400Students from Remsen, Westmoreland Middle School, Sauquoit Middle School and Oriskany Jr. High took part in a youth leadership training to learn more about the traits of empathy, pride, innovation, and collaboration on November 24, 2014 at the high school. The entire 6, 7, and 8 grade student body was fortunate to attend an inspiring assembly with guest Erin Gruwell, dynamic teacher and inspiration for the movie, Freedom Writers. True to the message of Ms. Gruwell, by writing, art and physical team building the students will be working together towards a common goal-encouraging kindness in our school communities. 517576441100` ................
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