Thanks for visiting our latest High School News. We have some great student stories below, as well as the Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm to Table news. We also have two linked articles that are definitely worth your time. The first article is about "Juuling" or "vaping," and the second article is about the effect of screen time on our kids.
I hope you all have a great Christmas and holiday season.
Tim Houseknecht, Principal
TST BOCES Students of the Month
Every month, Mr. Jeff Podalek sends out his list of students of the month. I'm very pleased to announce the following South Seneca students were given this honor:
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| Left to right: Skylar Howard, Marissa Arnold, and Kyle Champion |
Skylar Howard - Animal Science
Marissa Arnold - Cosmetology
Kyle Champion - Criminal Justice
Great job students, keep up the good work!
What Juuling Does to Your Body (It’s Not Pretty)Although Juuling is increasing in popularity, studies show that it is damaging the bodies and minds of adolescents. Click the link for an informative read about the various dangers of Juuling: "Many seem to believe that the use of e-cigarettes is less harmful than smoking cigarettes, but the health effects of long-term use are still not known. And according to some study findings, there is reason to believe that e-cigarette use causes as much or more damage as conventional cigarettes."
Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm to School NewsletterEnjoy this edition of the "Farm to School" Newsletter to read about local news, the recipe of the month, and brush up on which fruits and vegetables are currently in season.
Congratulations to the Cast of "Up the Down Staircase"
Thank you to everyone who came out to see South Seneca's production of "Up the Down Staircase" directed by our own Tina Bauder! We're proud of our students for putting on a spectacular performance for this year's Falcon Players Fall Play!
"Smartphones should be a tool that you use, not a tool that uses you," San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge states in an interview. She goes into detail about how technology, specifically smartphones, are affecting the brain functions on young adults.
Click the link above to learn more!
"Like" the New PTSA Page on FacebookKeep updated with meeting dates and events happening in South Seneca's Parent Teacher Student Association bu liking their new page on Facebook. The next meeting is January 7th at 6:60 p.m. at the elementary school. The PTSA has two student officers and represents all three schools. Have an idea or something you'd like to see? Let them know!
Hospitality Business & Foods Management Class
Enjoys the "Fruits" of Their Labors
Enjoys the "Fruits" of Their Labors
Mr. Barkee's hospitality business and food management students recently enjoyed the ratatouille and scratch-made macaroni and cheese they prepared in class. They teamed up to make two pans of the Ratatouille and began by preparing a Sauce Tomat to use in the dish. The ratatouille also contained sliced eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, onions, and spices. Students used leftover Mornay sauce they made from the béchamel sauce in the Mother Sauces Lab to prepare the macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese was topped with toasted bread crumbs and cheese and baked in the individual ramekins.
Mr. Barkee gave Mr. Houseknecht an extra helping. Needless to say, Mr. House was blown away by how good it was!
Mr. Barkee gave Mr. Houseknecht an extra helping. Needless to say, Mr. House was blown away by how good it was!
Hogwarts Express Library DisplayThe library showed their creative holiday spirit by creating a replica of the Hogwarts Express using cardboard, glue, and wrapping paper. Kayla Park, Kenny Duckworth, and Tyler Thuering were among the students who helped make the Hogwarts Express display for the library.
Snowcoming Ugly Sweater Day
South Seneca gets into the holiday spirit on Ugly Sweater Day!
Great Room Makeover
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