Bob Edwards
Dear Cortland City School District Community,
Last month we celebrated the beginning of the New Year and our continuing progress through Winter and toward Spring. Though this winter has been more snowy and colder than our past few years, we enter into the end of February knowing that Spring will come soon.
Please enjoy this issue of our newsletter. February is a wonderful time of year for reflection and for getting prepared for the rest of our school year. February typically means the conclusion of our Winter sport seasons. It also means that another sport season begin. Our eSports season begins soon; our Lego League teams continue on in their regional competitions; Spring concert season is coming soon; and Spring athletes are about ready to begin in March. And while all of this is transitioning, our students and staff continue to focus on what we want to know and be able to do in the classroom.
February is also a month when we celebrate Black History Month. Let us also take this time to reflect on the work that still needs to be done in promoting equality, justice, and inclusivity in our community - locally, state-wide, nationally, and in the world. In our work this year we have framed this around "belonging". It is a moment to engage in meaningful conversations and initiatives that contribute to a more equitable and harmonious society.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to fostering a community of belonging. #WeAreCortland
Sincerely,
Bob Edwards
Music Department News
Congratulations to all students who participated in All County Choirs and Senior High Area All State!
Music Booster’s will be hosting a Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, March 1st, in the high school gymnasium. If you or anyone you know is in need of a new mattress, please come over and support the music program!
The District Prism Concert is on Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium! If you’ve never been to a Prism Concert before, it’s a CAN’T MISS event!! You’ll see groups from 3rd to 12th grade in all areas of music during this continuous music concert.
The JSHS Orchestra field trip is Saturday, March 15th. Students participating in the field trip should meet at the high school at 12:40 PM.
NYSSMA is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th at Cortland High School. For students participating in the festival, your child's teacher will be in contact with you regarding your child's performance time.
Athletics News
Registration for Modified/JV/Varsity Spring Sports
Registration begins on February 15th on Family ID. Please make sure to register as soon as possible once opened, so the school nurses have enough time to review them and communicate any issues that may arise. Modified Spring sports will open on Family ID on March 8th. If you have any questions about Family ID, please reach out to Peggy at mpartigianoni@cortlandschools.org and if you have any medical questions (physicals etc.), please reach out to Vickie Myers at vmyers@cortlandschools.org.
