Thanks for taking a look at our latest newsletter. Our students are doing a great job, and I continue to be impressed with their manners and enthusiasm.
This is a very important time for 9th through 11th graders concerning next year's classes. If you're a parent, please encourage your students to take scheduling of classes very seriously. I recently told the students that now could very well be the last time in their lives they will get classes free of charge, courtesy of our tax dollars. They should take challenging courses that not only fill their minds, but their schedules as well. Performance in high school means a lot to their future, not only in how they view the world of work, but in how others (college admissions officers and employers) view their work habits. It's obviously very important for seniors to finish up strong by fine tuning their work habits for the reality of college or the workplace.
Students of the Quarter-
Back Row: Seth Denmark, Marris Eck, John Zajac, Anthony Reff, Cole Acker, Andre Elmore
Middle Row: Hunter Denmark, Avrielle Fletcher, Skylar Howard, Skylar Shaulis, Caleb Covert, Jade Parsons, Melissa Swinehart
Front Row: Madelyn Houck, Elysha Smith
Students not shown: Julia Hubbard, Tyler Huff, Nikole Herndon, Kiersten Weaver, Erick Webster, Michael Wilkins, Annabelle MacIntosh, Jeremy Faulkner, Albino Pascual-Pascual, Hannah Porter, Thomas Lapp, Cameron Cupp, Madison Welch, Ben Snyder, Kazandra Jones, Zeb Alvarado, Heidi Langley, John Moore, Jordan Albrecht, Julia Diamond
From My Perspective--By Braeden Bierwiler, 10th Grade English and Global student
The Global and English classes of tenth grade are currently spent in the library working very studiously on a research project. The students are quiet and determined to spend the time they have getting work done. The research project is when students get to select a topic in Global History to explore and analyze the foundations and actions of these people or events. The students are picking their topic, in an array of Global History subjects. Mrs. Dunlap and Mrs. Remick as well as the librarians do a productive job in keeping the students focused and on task.
The library includes several quiet places to study and gather facts and ideas on the topics. This includes a litany of books on many of the topics. This research project includes citations, notecards, an outline, and an essay. The schedule is planned out and small achievements are quietly celebrated by lollipops or other treats. This project is the main focus for both classes and will help the students learn multiple things in both Global History and English as well as analyzing data and searching for appropriate tools to help them. These students will have the project completed in early April including complete work cited, graphic, and cover page, first draft with the editing sheet, and all research materials. I, as well as others have complete confidence that the hard-working students in 10th grade will succeed and exceed all expectations.
Wrestlers Luke Macintosh and Adam Wagner are going to states this week!!
Great job guys!
Basking in the Glory-
Our girls Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Heather Mott were invited to a Sectional Seeding Luncheon. The girls were invited because they were ranked #1 in Class C2, a recognition they
earned with talent and dedication. The team will advance to C2 Sectional Finals after an impressive win on Saturday.
Pictured here is Mr. Barkee with Ryan Sweeney. Mr. Barkee does a lot of demonstration, which helps his students to understand how to accomplish tasks.
We are lucky to have the our tech team of Mr. Barkee and Mr. Gilfus.
Chorus Highlights:
All-County Chorus Students traveled to Newfield on January 15th and 16th to participate in this year's All-County Choral Festival. Participating districts include, Dryden, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, South Seneca, and Trumansburg. The students who were selected to attend this year's festival worked with guest conductor, Dr. Todd Ranney. Dr. Ranney is currently on faculty at Mansfield University and has appeared in over 100 opera productions throughout the Midwest. Students' experiences culminated in a concert on the afternoon of Saturday, January 16th.
All-County picture:
Back
Row: Sarah Corning (9), Sarah Albro (11), Nathaniel
Bauder (12), Krystofer Mosher (11), Julia Diamond (10), Kathryn Hubbard (12)
Front Row: Emma Seamon (9), Aden VanCleef (9), Marlea Jones (12), Gemini Zajac (12)
Singers selected to Sr. High Area All-State are chosen based on their NYSSMA scores from Solo Festival the previous year. They are picked from all the applicants in NYSSMA's Zone 3, one of the largest in the state. All of the South Seneca students who participated contribute much to the Choral Music Department and all participate in High School Chorus and the award-winning, select ensemble, Vocal Jazz.
Sr. High Area All-State Photo:
Nathaniel
Bauder (12th Grade), Kathryn Hubbard (12th Grade), Krystofer Mosher
(11th Grade), Gemini Zajac (12th Grade), Marlea Jones (12th Grade),
Sarah Albro (11th Grade)
These students were presented a concert with guest conductors at Ithaca College Saturday, February 6th.
It's No Gamble - Plays at SS are a Safe Bet Every Time-
Smile for No-cost Community Dental Clinic
March 4 and 5 sponsored by Finger Lakes Community Health and New York State Dental Association at the Ovid (Seneca County) Community Health Center. No-cost dental, please call to make an appointment.
It's That Time of Year...-Often this time of year brings changes in weather that are an issue for our students. Because we all want what's best for our students please be mindful of the weather for the day and encourage your SS student to dress appropriately. We know how important it is for students to express themselves through their style and appreciate how important it is to be comfortable. With that said, there are some guidelines to help you navigate the conversation.
According to Jennifer Powell-Lunder, Psy.D., there are some basic rules to live by when preparing your teens to dress for the weather and be true to their sense of style. Help them plan in advance. Avoiding the conversation in the morning will allay several contentious points. If they can plan ahead, they can choose to dress appropriately for themselves. Understand what objections kids have to wearing certain clothes. Often it is more than superficial. Kids choose clothes based on convenience and comfort. Children may be convinced to wear layers over the "real" outfit if it works. Will the extra clothes fit in their locker or backpack? Will they have time to change at school? etc. are genuine concerns for kids. Think about their comfort. Beyond the concern of being self-conscious is the comfort of changing class environments and tasks that require clothes that are versatile, comfortable and appropriate. Each class is different in terms of activity required, proximity of a student's seat to the heat or windows, group or independent work etc. All of these factors may play into the reasons teens choose an outfit. Helping your teen plan ahead can prevent unnecessary exposure to extreme weather. (How to Handle Cold-Weather Battles with Teens.)
Signing Out Sick Students-
Every minute a student spends learning is an investment in his or her future. Unnecessary absences are a real detriment to the growth of our students. Inevitably sickness happens. When kids are sick, our school nurse, Emilee Broadwell, is available to help them. If a child is sent home sick from school, the nurse-not the student, will contact the parent or guardian to come pick them up. Should you need to sign out a student for an appointment please send in a note in advance so we can ensure his or her safety.
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