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Circus is in Town 

It was a circus in the auditorium Friday morning for Kindergarten graduation. The students in Mrs. Cartier's and Mrs. McCormick's classes performed a number of skits relating to the circus. There was a lot of great music, some wonderful dancing and some of the best costumes we have seen in quite a while. After the groups each performed they joined together for a rousing version of "New York" with lyrics changed to reflect their move into 1st grade. Mrs. Trombley had a small musical group perform while the students reassembled to line up and get back on stage to receive their diplomas. There are two sets of pictures here. The SHOW and the The Diplomas. The pictures will also be added to the school's Shutterfly gallery if you would like to purchase any. Congratulations to all the kindergarten students and their teachers for a wonderful morning performance.

Sing Along

Students in grade K-6 participated in an End of Year Sing Along. Each class sang a special song that was fun and educational. It was also a warm up of sorts for the kindergarten students who will be performing Friday morning for friend and family at their graduation. It is test week in the high school so I had to have help with the pictures and Mrs. Trombley and Mr. Breault did a great job making sure that this event was covered. PICTURES

Jump Rope for Heart

Although the final numbers are not in, there was a huge turnout for the first run of the Jump Rope for Heart event at CSS. Elementary students collected donations from all over the community and had a ball jumping rope in the gym Wednesday afternoon. There were many stations waiting for them from free style to speed jumping to double dutch and more. The afternoon ended with a hue dance and some door prizes. Thanks go out to the high school helpers, all the donors and a special nod to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds for their hard work. But the real heroes this afternoon are all the students who collected donations for a worthy cause, the American Heart Association. Pictures - there are a few surprises in here.

Busy Month - Here's a list of events for June in K-6

Special Dates in June

  • 2 - Elementary Library Book-mark contest
  • 4 - Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser
  • 4 - Band Day 9:30-12:30
  • 6 - Pre-K registration; 2nd Grade Trip to Wild Center; 3rd Grade Trip to Adirondack Scenic Railroad
  • 7 - Family and Youth Day at Malone Civic Center
  • 12 - 4th Grade trip to Upper Canada Village; Mrs. Lobdell's field trip to Malone Rec Park
  • 13 - 1st Grade trip to VIC; 5th Grade trip to Botanical Garden; 6th Grade trip to Biodome
  • 16 - Olympic Days for Grades 3 & 4
  • 17 - Olympic Days for Grades 5 & 6
  • 19 - 2nd Trip to High Falls Park - Olympic Day Rain Date
  • 20 - Kindergarten Graduation
  • 23-25 - Half Days- Lunch will be served - students dismissed at 11:40
  • 24 - Olympic Day for K-2
  • 26 - Last Day of school - students dismissed at 10:1o

Jumping for Health

Students in grades 3-6 will be participating in the "Jump Rope for Heart" fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association. The students have sponsor sheets and can earn great prizes as they earn money for a great cause. You can learn more about the program by checking THIS WEBSITE. Thanks to Mrs. Reynolds for the information and for her hard work on behalf of this cause.

A History Lesson

One of the special trips students at CCS take each year is a journey down the road the House of History in Malone. Mrs. Jones' 4th grade class recently made the trip. They learned quite a bit and had a chance to try their hands at a few of the projects. Thanks for the PICTURES. (I bet Mrs. Fowler is wondering how I got them)

Earth Day Celebrations

AS many of you know, April 22 is Earth Day and the students at CCS participated in a number of special activities in honor of the day. Many of the Science Club members worked in the elementary classes teaching and reading about Earth Day. The Science Club also began a recycling project to help with the many water and sport drink bottles that have been building in the trash. Thanks to all who took some photos. Batch 1 - Batch 2

I now pronounce you...

Quest. Queen. Quail. Quiznos. Quick. Quack. Quadrant. Quixotic. Quiz. Quit it already I know. Today was the annual kindergarten ceremony where the letters Q and U are joined in wedlock. You know what this means right? Cute pictures of the ceremony, the dancing and the snacks. Now how come we cannot seem to remember any of these words when we are playing Scrabble? Pictures

Future All Stars

I received a batch of pictures in my mailbox from this past weekend. Apparently there are some future all star basketball players taking the court for some Biddy Basketball. I heard that they had a successful game despite no having many practices. Thanks for the pictures.

Ski Trip

For a while it appeared like the weather would not cooperate but in the end the annual elementary ski trip was a success once again. The high school ski club members were on hand to teach elementary student in grades 4-6 how to handle the slopes. Judging from the pictures everyone had a great time. Emily Jackson was able to take pictures and I am sure I will get some more from other sources. For new enjoy these PICTURES.

Special Visitor

There is more story here than I know but I can say that Mr. Walley worked with a special group of students and a man in a bright red suit.  I think I will let the pictures tell the story. Projects being built....Presents being delivered.

Spanish Project

Mrs. Swanston's Spanish V class were pleased to invite Mrs. Smith's and Mrs. Flaherty's 1st grade classes to make Ojos de Dios.  The children worked hard to make these Christmas Ornaments. ¡Qué diversión! (not sure about that last bit there...I think is says something about doing long division.  Of course I always see things through math colored glasses) Pictures

Christmas Sing Along Concert

Just about all your favorite Christmas songs were performed this morning at the annual Winter Song Along Concert.  Each grade sang a song or two from kindergarten right up to 6th grade. There was a special brass trio performance and the 5th grade band members made their debut with Saint Nick Salsa. There were many Santa hats, a few reindeer and even a Grinch or two. Thanks to all the performers, Miss Calnon and Mrs. Trombley.  Have a safe and happy Holiday Season.  PICTURES

More Cookies I did not get to eat

Ok, so it's like this...a great punch of pictures featuring the students involved in the mentoring program was delivered to my desk for posting on the website. I love it when I do not have to take the pictures so I excitedly said I would get them up.  Then I looked at them.  Once again cooking has gone on in the building and I did not get a thing. Look at me folks, I obviously eat a cookie now and then (perhaps what you are all saying is that I should stop). Either way, who can resist cute kids making cookies. Thanks Mrs. Jaggers for the PICTURES.

Thanksgiving dinner, science projects and more

The elementary students and their teachers have been very busy over the past several weeks.  Some have been in the science wing of the high school working with Mrs. Gratto and Mrs. Harrigan.  Others learned about Thanksgiving traditions and just about everyone had a hand in getting the school ready for Open House last month. Soon all the students will be performing at their Winter concert and again during the Sing-Along on December 21.

Clowning Around

It is said that laughter is the best medicine.  If that is indeed true then we have someNovember152007 very healthy students at CCS.  Students in grades K-6 were treated to a special assembly featuring some clowns, some juggling, some pies in the face and a lot of laughter. Thanks to Mr. Picaro from SUNY Potsdam and his students: Rebecca Adams, Vaughan Thompson, David Guagliano, Dan Erdmann, Kalie Mayer, Erin Harrington, Erin Kramack and Lawrence Brewer. Thanks also to Mrs. Stumpf for taking the pictures.  Not only did the performers entertain the elementary students but they put on a special performance for the 5th grade classes who were taking a state test during the main event. Pictures

Hip Bone's connected to the....

I am actually not quite sure how the song goes but I suspect the students in Mrs. Flaherty's class may know the answer.  A short time ago they ventured into the high school wing to Mrs. Harrigan's room to learn a bit about the skeletal system. Thanks to Mrs. Gratto for the pictures. 

Halloween Parade

October312007After many days of rotten weather the skies turned blue and the temperature warmed up for the annual Halloween Parade.  Students in grades K-6 marched through the hallways and out into the community where they were greeted by friends and family members. We had a few cameras covering the action and I think over 600 photos taken by Hannah Kinney, Hannah Hanover and Mrs. Trombley.  The galleries are large and will take some time to browse but it is worth it.  Mrs. Trombley's batch - Hannah Kinney's grouping - Hannah Hanover's pictures - More from Mrs. Trombley (a few party pictures)

School Bus Riders of the Month - ( for October)


Riding to and from school on a school bus is a privilege. It is also a necessity for our children who live in the outlying areas of our North Country school district. At Chateaugay, we have an extremely qualified group of bus drivers who take the immense responsibility they have in transporting your child to school very seriously.
This month each bus driver has awarded School Bus Rider of the Month Certificate to a group of students who make it safe for themselves and others to ride the bus. These awards are for both elementary and high school students. The high school students have been extremely helpful to our youngest riders.

Bus Driver Slot Bus # Student
Marie Doria 2 94 Chelsea Legacy
Allan Hill 3 93 Ben Roulston
Marie Cook 4 92 John Selkirk
Dean Blaisure 5 86 Emily Trombley
Mike O'Conner 6 88 Kara Taylor
Les Howard 7 91 Kimberly Robbins
Earl Cowan 8 82 Christopher Cook
Carolyn Healey 9 89 Danny Wilcox
William Soucia 9 90 Colby Woodward
Brian Soucia 10 87 Emily Lawrence


Each bus driver honored a student for exemplary behavior on the bus!
There are two important rules to discuss with your child for the upcoming month.
1. When you board the bus, sit in the seat your bus driver has assigned you.
2. Stay in your assigned seat until you arrive at home or school.

"A" is for Apples

092607September 26, 2007 - Fall means shorter days, colorful leaves and, for kindergarten students, a trip to learn about apples. This year the students traveled to the Les Verges Blair Apple Orchard. There they learned all about apples and had a chance to enjoy some apples for a snack. The weather was amazing and, judging by all the smiles, the trip was a huge success. Thanks to all the chaperones who helped with this trip. I think I would like to volunteer for a "C" trip which can only be for chocolate...right??? I hope! Pictures

Welcome back

Sept 10 OrientationOne new idea this year was to have elementary rooms open for parents and students prior to the first day of school. The informal orientation gave all who were interested a chance to find the classrooms their children would be attending.  Many turned out to see the rooms and spend a brief moment with the teachers.  Please note that parent informational meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 11th beginning at 6:30.  Hope to see you there.  Mrs. Fowler took a moment to grab a few pictures of the families in attendance last week.    Pictures

Elementary Principal
Mrs. Fowler

Elementary Homework

Special Dates in June

  • 2 - Elementary Library Book-mark contest
  • 4 - Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser
  • 4 - Band Day 9:30-12:30
  • 6 - Pre-K registration; 2nd Grade Trip to Wild Center; 3rd Grade Trip to Adirondack Scenic Railroad
  • 7 - Family and Youth Day at Malone Civic Center
  • 12 - 4th Grade trip to Upper Canada Village; Mrs. Lobdell's field trip to Malone Rec Park
  • 13 - 1st Grade trip to VIC; 5th Grade trip to Botanical Garden; 6th Grade trip to Biodome
  • 16 - Olympic Days for Grades 3 & 4
  • 17 - Olympic Days for Grades 5 & 6
  • 19 - 2nd Trip to High Falls Park - Olympic Day Rain Date
  • 20 - Kindergarten Graduation
  • 23-25 - Half Days- Lunch will be served - students dismissed at 11:40
  • 24 - Olympic Day for K-2
  • 26 - Last Day of school - students dismissed at 10:1o

Notices

Please be aware that Double Dismissal time is considered part of the regular school day.  If your teacher requests that your child stay for double, it is because important academic intervention has been planned for your child.  Please do not schedule any appointments during this time.