January Cafeteria Menu

Sunday, Jan 05 2025

DECEMBER Family Newsletter: MIDDLE SCHOOL

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adirondack Middle School December 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Principal's Message ​ Good Afternoon, Middle School Families, Please join me in welcoming the newest member of the middle school team, school social worker Kara Polovick. There is more information in this newsletter letting you know what supports the school social worker provides and introducing you to Mrs. Polovick. We are so happy to have her join Team Adirondack! I have included photos from some of our holiday activities today, including our first Principal Surprise Party. What is a Principal Surprise Party? Students get invited to this SURPRISE party because they have had ZERO discipline referrals from the start of the school year and their teachers report that they consistently complete their school work. Today's surprise party was held in the middle school cafeteria. Students enjoyed a yogurt treat provided by Connected Community Schools and then played BINGO - complete with prizes! On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at Adirondack Middle School, we wish you and your family a wonderful winter break! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As always, please reach out via email, parent square, or by phone with any questions or concerns. I am proud to partner with each Adirondack Middle School Family to ensure success for our students!  Thanks, Mrs. Brandie Collins Principal Adirondack Middle School (315)942-9200 x4500 BCollins@Adirondackcsd.org ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Principal Surprise Party ​ ​ ​ ​ Big thanks to Jessica and Walker from Connected Community Schools for providing Chobani yogurt along with toppings such as granola, crushed graham crackers, and chocolate syrup! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Wildcat Wednesday ​ ​ ​ ​ Our students love to show their school spirit on Wildcat Wednesdays! On December's Wildcat Wednesday, students played Rock/Paper/Scissors during lunch to earn green tickets! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Holiday Activities on 12/20/24 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Students enjoyed Hot Cocoa and candy canes from Connected Community Schools. There were a variety of toppings for the hot cocoa! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Green Ticket Raffles at Lunch ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Mark Your Calendars ​ ​ ​ ​ December 21 - January 5: NO SCHOOL- Winter Break Monday, January 6: Students return to school Wednesday, January 8: Wildcat Wednesday- Show your school spirit! Tuesday, January 14: Board of Education Meeting (7 pm, HS Library) Monday, January 20: NO SCHOOL - MLK Day Friday, January 24: End of Marking Period #2 Wednesday, January 29: NO SCHOOL- Lunar New Year Wednesday, February 5: Wildcat Wednesday- Show your school spirit! February 17- February 21: NO SCHOOL- Mid-Winter Recess ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Disclaimer ​ FIND US ON SOCIAL We utilize social media and parent engagement channels to share news and information about our schoolwide programs and activities. Please adhere to our Adirondack Central School District’s social media guidelines below. Social Media Terms of Use: Our goal in using social media is to keep interested members of our community – students, staff, alumni, local residents, business partners – informed about current events and exciting things happening at the Adirondack Central School District as well as to create an additional pathway for dialogue. Our social media channels are not intended to replace the communication channels already established to address student, personnel and other individual issues. These issues should continue to be directed to the appropriate Adirondack Central School District administrator and/or school personnel. We welcome active participation and comments from users. It should be understood that all comments are solely the opinion of the author and do not represent Adirondack Central School District. In engaging with us on social media, users are agreeing to comply with Adirondack Central School District board policies, including, but not limited to, our Acceptable Use Policy, our Code of Conduct, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), as well as terms of use established by each social media platform. ​ ​ ​ ​ Community Guidelines for Adirondack Central School District Online Spaces: ​ Do not post profanity, pornography, violence or other content that is not appropriate for an educational environment. Be respectful of all users and ensure your comments are appropriate for all audiences. Do not bully, intimidate or harass another user or post hateful or threatening content. Do not make false or libelous claims or use Adirondack Central School District pages to conduct otherwise unlawful, misleading, malicious or discriminatory activity. Do not advertise products or services or otherwise post spam. All comments on our online spaces are monitored and reviewed. The Adirondack Central School District may, but is not obligated to, remove comments or posts deemed in violation of our guidelines and/or remove a user’s access to the page. Different platforms also encourage users to report inappropriate content through built-in links.  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Friday, Dec 20 2024

Winter Apparel Order due 12/20

Friday, December 20th is the last day for anyone wishing to place a Winter Sports Apparel order. Please see the information attached or contact Ms. Coscomb at bcoscomb@adirondackcsd.org if you have questions regarding the ordering process. No late orders will be accepted. Thank you!

Tuesday, Dec 17 2024

Snowball Express - Volunteers needed!

The PTA needs your help! Join us next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Snowball Express Shop!  Volunteers are needed to help staff the shop, run the register, and help our little friends shop. We encourage you to dress up in our Spirit Week attire and join in on the fun of the Holiday Season. Thank you for volunteering - without your help, we could not provide this opportunity that so many children love and rely on to shop for the special people in their lives. 

Tuesday, Dec 10 2024

West Leyden Town Library Movie Afternoon

The West Leyden Town Library has asked that we share this opportunity with our families from Boonville Elementary and West Leyden Elementary. At 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 14th the West Leyden Town Library will host a movie, crafts, and snacks for children while showing  The Polar Express.  This is a community event for families and children.  Please contact the West Leyden Town Library for more information. 

Tuesday, Dec 10 2024

Whiteout Basketball Registration 12/8

Thursday, Dec 05 2024

December Menu 2024

Sunday, Dec 01 2024

Can & Bottle Drive TODAY

Happening now!!! Stop on by.

Saturday, Nov 30 2024

NOVEMBER Family Newsletter: MIDDLE SCHOOL

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adirondack Middle School November 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Principal's Message ​ Good Afternoon, Middle School Families, A few chrome book reminders: Please make sure students leave the case on their chrome book Students should NOT have any stickers on their cases Any damage needs to be reported on a blue form that students can get in the middle school library At Adirondack Middle School, we aim to use chrome books as an instructional tool. We strive to have a balance of activities on the chrome book versus written activities. Due to the amount of screens our students utilize inside and outside of school (including cell phones), any extra writing practice is very beneficial! At home, students can be encouraged to get extra writing practice by writing notes to family members or making lists for Christmas or birthdays. Recently the 7th grade students practices their writing skills by writing thank you notes to the BOCES administrators who gave our students a tour of the BOCES CTE programs. This was a great way to review the skill of writing a thank you card which is taught in 6th grade writing class. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at Adirondack Middle School, we wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As always, please reach out via email, parent square, or by phone with any questions or concerns. I am proud to partner with each Adirondack Middle School Family to ensure success for our students!  Thanks, Mrs. Brandie Collins Principal Adirondack Middle School (315)942-9200 x4500 BCollins@Adirondackcsd.org ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Halloween Activity in Science 7 ​ ​ ​ ​ Mrs. Bowman, also known as Joy from "Inside Out", had a fun science activity for Halloween where students got to create edible eyeballs! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Food & Nutrition Students Bake and Share Gratitude Cookies ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 7th Grade Field Trip to BOCES CTE Programs ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The entire 7th grade got the opportunity to visit the BOCES complex in Glenfield on November 13th or 14th. This trip was arranged by middle school guidance counselor, Mrs. Medvit, as part of our comprehensive school counseling program. The students first met with BOCES administrators, Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Baker, and heard a brief overview of what BOCES offers. From there, students took a tour and got to go into each of the following classrooms and labs to see firsthand the learning that takes place in a BOCES CTE program. The students visited the following programs: -​Nursing Lab        -Gas & Diesel Shop    -Carpentry     -Criminal Justice -Veterinary Practices   -Auto Body Shop    -Visual Communication -Automotive Technology  -Culinary Arts     -Early Childhood Education -Environmental Conservation & Forestry      -Cosmetology Salon The students were very engaged and interested throughout the tour! This is a nice connection to the 7th grade careers project that occurs in the Family & Consumer Science Class. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Farm-to-School Poster Contest Winners ​ ​ ​ ​ Art Students Excel! ​ Adirondack Middle School is proud to announce that three 8th grade art students placed in the 2024 Farm to School Poster Contest for their grade category. The students each received a gift card and their poster will be displayed at CCEOC’s presentation during the Annual New York Farm Bureau State Convention at Turning Stone Casino in December. Congratulations to Leah Hurlbut (1st place), Glenn Noti (2nd place), and Jaiden Perry (third place). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Activity Schedule Early Dismissal Days - 11/20 & 11/21 ​ ​ ​ ​ Middle School students had an early dismissal on November 20 and 21 in order for grade level teams to hold parent-teacher conferences.  Although these were short days, the middle school designed an engaging activity schedule on both days with some unique opportunities for students to learn. 6th grade students were able to: -Still attend their 1st period class since these are 10-week courses (Agriculture, STEAM, Art, Music) -Still attend band and chorus rehearsals because the concert is very close! -Make friendship bracelets -Get an introduction to the library -Attend a circle facilitated by Principal Collins -Make a fun craft with our FACS teacher, Mrs. Corrigan -Complete a service project in the Connected Community Schools Hub -And learn more about resiliency from our guidance counselor, Mrs. Medvit  7th & 8th grade students were able to: - Still attend band and chorus rehearsals because the concert is very close! - Attend a Native American Assembly on Thursday morning to learn more about the culture and the connection to our social studies curriculum - Enjoy a physical education enrichment period - Attend a book tasting event in the library - Play games in the cafeteria (board games & foosball) - Learn about scams & social media from a guest speaker from iCan - Complete an activity with Ms. Gleasman from CFLR - Learn more about self-control strategies with Mrs. Brach 7th grade students were able to: - Write thank you cards to the BOCES administrators who gave them tours of the CTE program last week 8th grade students were able to: - Still attend Advanced Math & Science on both days since those courses are Regents level - Participate in a circle led by Pat Fish from Sweethearts & Heroes The students did an excellent job attending 4 activity sessions each day. They were behaved and engaged! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adirondack Alumnus Presents to Students ​ ​ ​ ​ November is Native American Heritage Month! ​ In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cheyenne Isaacs was invited to speak to 7th and 8th grade students on November 21st. Cheyenne is a 2004 graduate of Adirondack and a member of the Oneida Nation. Cheyenne spoke to students about how the Oneida Nation helped the United States gain its independence from Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. This is a connection to the social studies curriculum. Students also learned about the Native American Culture and were able to see authentic jewelry and clothing. Helping Cheyenne was her mother Luanne.  Both Cheyenne and Luanne are life-long residents of Forestport. We would like to thank Cheyenne for sharing her culture with our students! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ International Club Field Trip ​ ​ ​ ​ International Club took a field trip to French Night at the Syracuse Crunch!  12 students in grades 7-12 attended the game. Students got to go on the ice and meet players Gabriel Fortier and Joel Teasdale. They heard the National Anthem for both Canada and the United States. This trip also provided opportunities to see hockey vocabulary shared in French. High School Student Olivia Healt played red light green light in French on the ice! What a fun experience for all who attended! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Students of the Quarter Marking Period 1 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Veteran Project - Social Studies ​ ​ ​ ​ Veteran's Day ​ Students in Social Studies classes made Medals to honor Veterans in their lives. These medals were hung in the hall by the cafeteria for all to see. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Green Ticket Raffle held on 11/25/24 ​ Students had an opportunity to enter raffles to win: Gift Cards (Stewart's, Luigi's, Mercers) Adirondack gloves Adirondack beanie hat Adirondack Winter hat w/ pom pom Green pom poms Snowman Stackable pencil Adirondack socks Limited edition bracelet of the month that is UV sensitive ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Turkey Poster ​ Sixth grade students, Elleanor Shue, Reegan Ritter, and Olivia Gydesen are shown coloring a large turkey that was hung on the wall for Thanksgiving. Students helped out coloring when they finished eating their lunch.  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Mark Your Calendars ​ ​ ​ ​ November 27 - November 29: NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break Monday, December 2: Mandatory 10th Period (Restricted List Students) BOOK FAIR Tuesday, December 3: Mandatory 10th Period (Restricted List Students) BOOK FAIR Wednesday, December 4: Wildcat Wednesday- Show your school spirit! Mandatory 10th Period (Restricted List Students) M.S. Concert & Art Show - 7 pm, H.S. Aud BOOK FAIR Thursday, December 5: BOOK FAIR Thursday, December 6: BOOK FAIR Monday, December 9: Mandatory 10th Period (Restricted List Students) Tuesday, December 10: Mandatory 10th Period (Restricted List Students) Board of Education Meeting @ 7 pm Wednesday, December 11: Last Day of Mandatory 10th Period (Restricted List Students) Friday, December 13: Progress Reports Mailed Home Monday 12/23 through Friday 1/3: Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL *Students return to school on Monday, January 6th, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Middle School Costume Contest Winners ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Halloween Dance ​ Students enjoyed dancing and hanging out with friends at the October Halloween Dance. Costume contest winners (L to R): Isabella Pisani, Claire Weber, Emma Tanner, Ariel Cormier, Tucker Whitish, and Lilian Salmon. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Blood Moon Drive Project in STEAM 6 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Disclaimer ​ FIND US ON SOCIAL We utilize social media and parent engagement channels to share news and information about our schoolwide programs and activities. Please adhere to our Adirondack Central School District’s social media guidelines below. Social Media Terms of Use: Our goal in using social media is to keep interested members of our community – students, staff, alumni, local residents, business partners – informed about current events and exciting things happening at the Adirondack Central School District as well as to create an additional pathway for dialogue. Our social media channels are not intended to replace the communication channels already established to address student, personnel and other individual issues. These issues should continue to be directed to the appropriate Adirondack Central School District administrator and/or school personnel. We welcome active participation and comments from users. It should be understood that all comments are solely the opinion of the author and do not represent Adirondack Central School District. In engaging with us on social media, users are agreeing to comply with Adirondack Central School District board policies, including, but not limited to, our Acceptable Use Policy, our Code of Conduct, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), as well as terms of use established by each social media platform. ​ ​ ​ ​ Community Guidelines for Adirondack Central School District Online Spaces: ​ Do not post profanity, pornography, violence or other content that is not appropriate for an educational environment. Be respectful of all users and ensure your comments are appropriate for all audiences. Do not bully, intimidate or harass another user or post hateful or threatening content. Do not make false or libelous claims or use Adirondack Central School District pages to conduct otherwise unlawful, misleading, malicious or discriminatory activity. Do not advertise products or services or otherwise post spam. All comments on our online spaces are monitored and reviewed. The Adirondack Central School District may, but is not obligated to, remove comments or posts deemed in violation of our guidelines and/or remove a user’s access to the page. Different platforms also encourage users to report inappropriate content through built-in links.  ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Tuesday, Nov 26 2024

College & Career T-Shirt Day

Monday, Nov 25 2024