Cal-Mum Classroom Monthly

Dear Cal-Mum Community,

On Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, the District held a community presentation on the 2025-26 Capital Project. The video of the presentation can be accessed by clicking HERE.

The Elementary School scope of work includes STEM renovations in the library (Innovation Center); a reconfigured main entry and office to provide greater security; window, roof, pavement and boiler replacements; and auditorium and miscellaneous infrastructure improvements.

The Middle/High School scope of work will involve STEM renovations in the library (Innovation Center), a reconfigured main entry and office space to provide greater security, auditorium improvements, boiler enhancements, PA system upgrades, pavement replacement and miscellaneous infrastructure improvements.

The 2025-2026 capital project is a prudent long-term investment in preserving our facilities, and we have an established plan in place to pay for the work in the most fiscally responsible manner. As a result, project improvements will bolster the educational, health, and safety needs of our students with NO TAX IMPACT on the residents in our community.

Please vote on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 from 12:00 PM-9:00 PM in the District Office.

Sincerely,

Robert Molisani

Superintendent of Schools

Caledonia-Mumford Central School District is proud to announce that its schools have been named by U.S. News & World Report to the following lists:

• 2023 Best High Schools
• 2023 Best Middle Schools
• 2023 Best Elementary Schools

To qualify for these titles, Cal-Mum’s schools ranked in the top 40% of schools nationally.

“It is an honor that all three schools were recognized as one of the best elementary, middle and high schools in the country,” said CMCSD Superintendent Robert Molisani. “It is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment of our students, parents, and faculty and staff. Together we have created the right conditions where students continue to excel. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our school's journey, shaping the tradition of excellence that has existed for 125 years.”

According to U.S. News & World Report, the list identifies top-performing schools based on scoring comprised of the following factors:

High Schools:

• College Readiness
• College Curriculum Breadth
• State Assessment Proficiency
• State Assessment Performance
• Graduation Rate Rank

Elementary and Middle Schools:

• Reading Proficiency
• Math Proficiency
• Reading Performance
• Math Performance

For more information on Caledonia-Mumford’s rankings on the U.S. News & World Report lists, visit the following pages:

• High School: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-york/districts/caledonia-mumford-central-school-district/caledonia-mumford-high-school-13567
• Middle School: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/new-york/caledonia-mumford-middle-school-260982
• Elementary School: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/new-york/caledonia-mumford-elementary-school-211982

The High School and Middle School student councils sent representatives to the New York State Council of Student Leaders Conference in Syracuse on November 20.

Students were able to take part in leader workshops led by three guest presenters: Lamar Womble, Lilyan Prado-Carillo, and Kyle Willkom. There was also a time for roundtable discussions led by various students from around the state. Ideas were shared to be brought home and used in the Cal-Mum school community to energize future school events.

A great time was had by all, and students are already looking forward to the conference next year in Lake Placid.

On October 31, Mrs. Kosinski's 3rd grade class learned about what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and some of the different things it can do. Then, students created their own creatures and used AI to bring them to life through movement!

Our CMCS Earth Science classes have begun learning about weather this month!

Each morning, Mr. Howell's 10th grade students take a walking field trip outside. They read thermometers for air temperature, observe the cloud types, and estimate percentage of cloud coverage. The students also have the chance to experience solar insulation if they are lucky enough to witness some sunshine in spite of typically cloudy western New York skies!

Some of the current 7th graders taking Spanish with Srta. Sheffield signed up to decorate sugar skulls for Día de los Muertos during lunch and home base on Monday, November 6. A big thank you to Rachel Millar and Harley Porter, two students who volunteered to help make the skulls in advance.

It’s pizza time! Until December 13, the Class of 2029 is selling Little Caesars pizza kits and in-store meal deals to raise money for the Class of 2029’s 8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.!

Every item you purchase earns the class $6.00 towards their trip. Our initial goal has been reached, but help our students continue to earn by visiting https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products...

Pizza Kits will be delivered directly to buyers via FedEx, so send the link to family & friends across the country, too!

If you have any questions about our fundraiser, contact Mrs. Schoff (tschoff@cal-mum.org).

If you need technical help with the fundraiser, contact our support team at Little Caesars Fundraising M-F 8:30am-6:00pm ET at 888-4LC-KITS.

Congratulations to the following LCAA All Stars and Exceptional Seniors! Go Raiders!

Cal-Mum is hiring! Do you or anyone you know sound like a good fit for the Raider community? Visit https://cal-mum.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities to apply, or share the link with a friend!