Hello North Syracuse Central School District Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Staff and Thank you! This week's Structured for Success! Capital Project vote passed with overwhelming support thanks to you. I want you to know that I am humbled by the level of support we received. The results demonstrate the community's trust in the District and I do not take that confidence lightly. I know there is tremendous emotion behind this project. We are committed to improving our facilities for our current students as well as generations of students to come. One thank you is not enough, so I’ll say it again…thank you!
As I've spent time in buildings this week, I have clearly noticed a theme. I know it is partially because of the time of year, but it has been wonderful to experience the resounding theme of KINDNESS permeating our schools. When you walk into our buildings, you will see bins and barrels overflowing with food and gift donations for families in need. Our high school students are busy working in the school's food pantry to pack donation bags and boxes for other students. The NSEA, our teacher's union office, looks like it could be a storage room for Wegmans. The generosity of our students, staff and families is incomparable. We are a truly giving school community.
While there is an overarching feeling of hope and optimism in the air this time of year, I also understand that the holiday season is not joyful for everyone. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. We have support systems in all our schools. There are counselors, therapists, nurses and other specialists available to help students and their families. This past week, our District’s School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator, Kristen Stanton, spent time with our administrators talking about how we can support staff working with students in crisis. The training was eye-opening. We are all a part of the system that is designed to help our students – the bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, teachers, counselors, coaches, aides and administrators. We truly are a school community and we must support one another.
As our weather roller coaster continues, I have one additional reminder. Please help us keep our schools healthy by having students stay home when they are sick with symptoms of COVID. We are working to set up an additional clinic for 5 to 11 year-old students of families who are interested in having their children vaccinated. We will send more information about that after the first of the year.
Thank you again and have a great week!
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools
Spelling Bee Competition Winners Advance to Scripps Written Bee
On December 8, 2021, thirty-two students from Roxboro Road Middle School and Gillette Road Middle school gathered at North Syracuse Junior High School to compete in a District-wide spelling bee. The top 6 contestants from the District bee will advance to the January 21 and 22 Scripps written spelling bee.
The talented youth from grades five through seven were challenged with a variety of words ranging from simple spellings such as “poor” and “rapids” to more difficult spellings such as “embroidery.” All students came to this competition after completing written and oral exams within their schools.
Click here to learn who took top spelling honors and to read the complete article online.
On Friday, December 3, the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Career Center and Technology Department teamed up to bring the school’s Aviation and Aerospace class to a local engineering firm to learn directly from experts in the field. The group of about 20 C-NS students traveled to C & S Companies, an engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, and construction services organization. While at C & S Companies, students had the opportunity to hear from speakers about aviation planning, aviation engineering and drone technology and were even paid a visit from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Staying Home When Sick and Getting Tested
In accordance with CDC guidance, students, teachers and staff who have symptoms of infectious illness (influenza or COVID-19), should stay home and be referred to their healthcare provider for evaluation care and testing. Individuals who are absent from school will need to provide either a medical note or proof of a negative COVID test (PCR test).
Students or staff members who develop symptoms during the school day will be sent home immediately. Parents of students will be contacted immediately to come and pick up their child.
Please remember the symptoms of COVID 19 include:
● Fever or chills
● Cough
● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● Fatigue
● Muscle or body aches
● Headache
● New loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea or vomiting
● Diarrhea
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