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Vol. 2016-2017 No. 5 January 2017 Jaguar Jottings Your Johnsburg Central School Newsletter Superintendent’s Corner Building Project The public vote for the building project was held on December 15 th . The results were 92-Yes and 12-No. I would like to thank the public for their support. As outlined in the last few Jottings, this project will fix the leaks in the roof, replace the old boilers, repair our sidewalks, and bring new security features to the building. The vote is only the beginning of the process. Before the community actually sees “hammer and nails,the following steps need to occur; the architects and engineers will draw up plans and fill out paperwork required by the NYS Education Department for approval. When approved, the project will go out to bid to get the best price for the work. Once the initial requirements are met, we will create a schedule for the work to begin, keeping in mind that we would like it to be done with the least amount of disruption to our students. Schools generally like to have work done during the summer. Due to the timeline and the fact that all schools want to have their projects done during the two summer months, it is not always possible. I will be sharing more information with you as we go through each of the steps to make sure everyone knows how things are proceeding. Even though I would like to have this project done this summer, we may not be able to start until the summer of 2018. January 3 Classes Resume January 9 Board of Ed. Meeting @ 7PM Room 126 January 10 K-3 Theme Assembly January 12 Elementary Band/Chorus Concert @ 7PM January 12 Pre-ACT test @ 8AM Room 309 January 16 No School Martin Luther King Day January 20 - PTSA Movie Night @ 6:30 “Finding Dory” January 23 - Board of Ed. Meeting @ 7PM - Room 126 January 26 Profile Night for Scholarship America @ 4:30PM HS Computer Lab

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Vol. 2016-2017 No. 5 January 2017

Jaguar Jottings

Your Johnsburg Central School Newsletter

Superintendent’s

Corner

Building Project

The public vote for the building project was held

on December 15th. The results were 92-Yes and

12-No.

I would like to thank the public for their support.

As outlined in the last few Jottings, this project

will fix the leaks in the roof, replace the old

boilers, repair our sidewalks, and bring new

security features to the building. The vote is

only the beginning of the process. Before the

community actually sees “hammer and nails,”

the following steps need to occur; the architects

and engineers will draw up plans and fill out

paperwork required by the NYS Education

Department for approval. When approved, the

project will go out to bid to get the best price for

the work.

Once the initial requirements are met, we will

create a schedule for the work to begin, keeping

in mind that we would like it to be done with the

least amount of disruption to our students.

Schools generally like to have work done during

the summer. Due to the timeline and the fact

that all schools want to have their projects done

during the two summer months, it is not always

possible.

I will be sharing more information with you as

we go through each of the steps to make sure

everyone knows how things are proceeding.

Even though I would like to have this project

done this summer, we may not be able to start

until the summer of 2018.

January 3 – Classes Resume

January 9 – Board of Ed. Meeting @

7PM – Room 126

January 10 – K-3 Theme Assembly

January 12 – Elementary Band/Chorus

Concert @ 7PM

January 12 – Pre-ACT test @ 8AM –

Room 309

January 16 – No School – Martin

Luther King Day

January 20 - PTSA Movie Night @

6:30 – “Finding Dory”

January 23 - Board of Ed. Meeting @

7PM - Room 126

January 26 – Profile Night for

Scholarship America @ 4:30PM – HS

Computer Lab

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Principal’s Message

I hope that everyone had a safe and healthy

holiday season! Looks like this winter is

going to be a cold and snowy one. Please be

sure to bundle up the kiddos!

Facebook

Check out our Johnsburg Central School

page on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/JohnsburgCentralSchool/

Buy a Brick Program

To help raise money for our outdoor

classroom, JCS has started a brick

campaign. Personally engraved bricks will

be placed on the ground as an entrance to

the pavilion. Go to

www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs to place an on-

line order, pick up an order form in the

principal’s office, or see the attachments to

this newsletter.

“Raise the Roof”

The “Raise the Roof” fundraising campaign

is going well. Thanks to those who have

helped out, purchased items, or donated to

the cause. Jaguar spirit items will be for sale

at basketball games and in the principal’s

office throughout the winter. Stop by and

take a look!

Jaguar Walking Path

The ¼ mile Jaguar Walking Path is ready for

use. Walkers may enter through the main

entrance from 3-7PM on Monday through

Friday, excluding holidays/vacations. Sign

in/out on the clipboard near the main

entrance and follow the paw prints on the

walls. Maps are available.

Substitutes Needed!

If you or someone you know is interested in

becoming a substitute for cafeteria workers,

custodians, bus drivers (with appropriate

licensing), teaching assistants, secretaries, or

teachers, please stop by the principal’s

office to fill out an application.

After School Computer Lab Time

In an effort to provide additional computer

lab time for students, JCS will begin

offering after school computer lab time from

2:45-4:45 on Mondays through Thursdays.

Students will only be allowed to use this

time for homework/class assignments.

Students wishing to take advantage of this

lab time must sign up in the principal’s

office on the days that they wish to stay.

Students may also sign up for the late bus.

Lost & Found

Is your child missing some clothing items?

Have them check Lost & Found in the area

across from the nurse’s office.

NYS Grade 3-8 Testing

Students in grades 3-8 will be taking the

NYS ELA test on Tuesday, March 28th

Thursday, March 30th

. The NYS Math test

will be given on Tuesday, May 2nd

Thursday, May 4th

.

Tops in Education

Earn money for our school by registering at

TopsMarkets.com/Education.

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Guidance Counseling

News

College Acceptances

Brittney Davis has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack and Clinton Community College.

Courtney Davis has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Darian Fonda has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Megan Fuller has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Yana Kinblom has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Annabelle Millington has been accepted to

SUNY Potsdam, Herkimer County Community

College, SUNY Adirondack, and Fulton

Montgomery Community College.

Kersten Mason has been accepted to Siena

College and Wells College.

Amara Mitchell has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Nikole Tucker has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack and New England Culinary

Institute.

SunnieLee Tucker has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Tammie Wilson has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Sebastian Wood has been accepted to SUNY

Delhi.

SELECTIVE SERVICE/

DRAFT REGISTRATION

All male citizens of the United States are

required to register with the Selective Service

within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Registration forms are available at the post

office or at www.sss.gov. Federal financial aid

programs for college will be withheld from

students who fail to comply.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Association of Fire Districts of the State of

New York is offering the Ned Carter

Scholarships. Any student who is related to a

firefighter, is a firefighter, or is an explorer in a

fire department can apply for a $1,500

scholarship. Applications are online at

www.firedistnys.com. The application must be

postmarked by March 4, 2017 and mailed to:

AFDSNY Scholarship Committee

c/o Eugene Petricevich

PO Box 133

Brookhaven, NY 11719

New York State Science, Technology,

Engineering, Math (STEM) Incentive

Program Scholarship – provides full tuition

awards to students in the top 10 percent of their

high school graduating class who attend one of

the State’s 87 public colleges and universities

and pursue a STEM undergraduate program of

study. In accepting the award, STEM recipients

must agree to live and work in an approved

STEM field in New York State for five years

after graduation.

The application for 2017 graduating high school

seniors will be available in January 2017. The

deadline to register is August 2017.

For more information:

http://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-

college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-

grants-scholarships-awards/nys-science-

technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-

incentive-program.html

Elks National Foundation Legacy

Awards: Legacy Awards are $4,000

scholarships for children and grandchildren

of Elks members. The Foundation will offer

a total of 250 awards in the 2017 contest.

The website to apply is

https://www.elks.org/legacyscholarship.

Applications will be due online by February

3, 2017.

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New York State Achievement and

Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-

AIMS) – provides $500 renewable, merit-

based scholarships to New York State high

school graduates who achieved academic excellence as a high school student and enroll or

plan to enroll in a public or private New York

State college immediately after high school.

Applications will be available in May 2017 at

the link below:

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-

college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-

grants-scholarships-awards/nys-achievement-

and-investment-in-merit-scholarship-ny-

aims.html

Bambino/Goncalves/Jensen Scholarships

Scholarships for students who have overcome

special challenges to complete high school, have

demonstrated a talent in imagination and

creative designs, or demonstrated involvement

in an organization that promotes equal

opportunity, and social justice.

Criteria and applications are available at:

http://nysir.org/files/2015/12/Scholarship-

Criteria.pdf

PARENTS

Monitoring your child’s grades and

assignments on a daily basis

You can monitor your child’s grades by

signing up for the Parent Portal. Go to the

school’s website www.johnsburgcsd.org.

On the toolbar at the top, select Parents.

Then select Parent Portal Request Form and

Directions.

National Jr. & Sr. Honor

Society

Members of the Johnsburg Central School’s

Gore Mountain Chapter of the National Jr.

& Sr. Honor Societies joined the Salvation

Army’s Red Kettle Campaign this season.

On November 19th

students rang the bell

outside the food court at Aviation Mall and

on December 3rd

they could be found at the

Quaker Road Walmart. This is a traditional

service activity for the National Honor

Society groups at JCS and they enjoy

greeting and serenading shoppers with

seasonal songs in the spirit of helping to

raise money for the Salvation Army.

Hugh O’Brian Youth

Foundation

Sophomore, Ava Anderson, daughter of

Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Stone, will attend

the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership

Program this spring, June 2-4, 2017, at

SUNY Oneonta. This weekend seminar

encourages students to be the best they

can be. Business leaders and

governmental officials show over 200

sophomores from New York State high

schools “how to think” can be just as

important as “what to think.” Through

small group discussions, students come to

a better understanding of leadership and

how important volunteering is. In

addition, students learn how to make their

community and school a better place.

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Did You Know….??

December PreK-6 Students of the Month: … Austin Lupo, Cohen Moos, Durell McNeil,

Harleigh Donohue, Huck Knickerbocker (absent

from photo), Jenna Babushkin, Kayden Smith,

Kristofer Leonard, Levi Neal, Lillian

SanAntonio, Lilliana Hunsperger, Lucia

Williams, Mackenzie Mulligan, Memphis Facey,

Nathan Lorensen, Norah Caselli, Peyton

Lawrence (absent from photo), Regan Slater,

Rodney Wolfe, Ryder Olesheski, Sullivan

Richards, Tristan Millington

Specials: Library – Ryan Fink

Physical Education – Norah Caselli and

Benjamin Garvin

Music – Amasia-Jae Smith

Art – Maggie Pratt

Computers – Raymond Smith

Book Totals: . . .For November students in grades K-3

read 599 Books! That brings the total to

1,921books read!

5/6 Science Classes Complete Engineering

Project:

. . . Students in Mrs. Fink’s Science 5/6

classes recently completed an engineering

project that integrated building models,

wiring electrical circuits, and computer

coding. Students were challenged with the

task of creating a script to “teach” the

computer (in this case their Chromebooks)

how to play music. Next, they designed a

model of an instrument and wired it to a

circuit board called a Makey Makey, which

plugs in to the Chromebook. The

culmination of the project was to present the

instrument to the class and perform a

musical piece. Students then embedded the

digital project and performance video into a

Google Slides portfolio to share. Throughout

the process the students enjoyed learning

how to “think, make, and improve” as an

engineer.

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“Raise the Roof”

JCS is building an Outdoor classroom

on the playground

This pavilion will provide a shaded

area during recess and provide a

multi-use area for outdoor classes,

picnics, event viewing, playground

viewing, etc.

Coming summer of 2017

To make a donation or volunteer to

help with an event, contact Mrs.

Flanagan in the principal’s office at

251-2921 or

[email protected]

JCS thanks you for your support.

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“JCS Cares and Thanks You”

This holiday season students and teachers in grades PreK-6 wanted to take the time to thank their

local police departments, fire departments, and the Johnsburg EMS. Instead of classroom gift

exchanges or teacher gifts, students donated items to create goodie baskets filled with a variety

of “on the go” treats as a small token of gratitude to thank them for all their hard work,

dedication, and everything they do for our communities.

The following were Representing:

Warren County Sheriff’s Department – Sargent Robert Smith

New York State Police – Trooper Allen Hughes

North Creek Fire Department – Kathy Dubay, Caleb Buck, and Logan McKinney

Garnet Lake Fire Department – Jean Comstock

Standing in were several JCS students.

Baskets were also delivered to the North River, Riverside, Bakers Mills, and Johnsburg Fire

Departments, and the Johnsburg EMS.

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Music Department Happenings

AREA ALL STATE 2016

JCS Senior Victoria Glover was selected to participate in the

NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All State Festival in Saratoga Springs on

November 17 and 18, 2016.

Miss Glover prepared advanced choral music for the event and got to

work closely with Dr. Anthony Maglione. (Pictured right with Miss

Glover)

JCS POP SINGERS GIVE BACK

On Friday, December 2, the JCS Pop Singers took a field trip to perform for members of the

senior community at both the Adirondack

Tri-County Nursing Home in North

Creek, as well as the residents at the

Warren Center in Queensbury. They

wore their best ugly Christmas sweaters

and caroled for the residents. They also

did a flash mob in the Queensbury Pizza

Hut, treating the patrons to an A Capella

song by Pentatonic. The group had a

great time and really enjoyed spreading

Holiday cheer!

. JCS POP SINGERS TO SING AS PART OF THE CASTLETON HONORS CHOIR

The 13 members of the JCS POP Singers have been selected to participate in the Castleton

University Honors Choir in Castleton, VT on Friday, January 27, 2017. Students were selected

based on their singing ability and previous All County and Area All State experience. They will

be working with Dr. Sherrill Blodgett, Director of Choral Studies at Castleton University.

JCS POP SINGERS, STAGE BAND, & HOLIDAY CHILDREN’S CHOIR PERFORM

On Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4,

the JCS Holiday Children’s Choir (Grades 1-6)

performed concerts alongside The North Country

Singers, JCS Stage Band, and JCS Pop Singers to a

packed house on both days as part of North Creek’s

community wide Holiday Celebration Concert.

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JCS POP Singers (Photo by Carrie Mason)

Pictured on right: The North Country Singers

combined with the Children’s Chorus

(Photo by Carrie Mason)

JCS PREPARES FOR THE SPRING PRODUCTION OF

“WILLY WONKA”

The music room is buzzing with sounds of Oompa Loompas and chocolate rivers! January

marks the beginning of musical season here at JCS and WE CAN’T WAIT to show you all

the great things we will do!

Community volunteers (carpenters, painters, hair and makeup, costumes, photographers,

promotion, and marketing gurus are being sought after. Please contact Katy Cole,

Musical Director if you’d like to help out! [email protected].

We are so excited that Creative Stage Lighting will be helping us and we will be debuting

our BRAND NEW SOUND SYSTEM that was recently purchased for the school! It’s an

exciting time for the musicians at JCS and we welcome you to join us for our performances

on Friday, March 31st at 7PM, Saturday, April 1

st at 7PM, and Sunday, April 2

nd at 2PM.

We thank all of you for supporting our endeavors and coming to our concerts and

performances! It is what makes Johnsburg such a great place to be!!

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K-6 Elementary Nordic Skiing

Sponsored by

Adirondack Treks and the JCS Nordic Ski Team

After School @ the North Creek Ski Bowl

After school 2:45-4:30 PM

With Coach Tomb, Coach West and the

JCS Varsity Nordic Team

Mondays: January-March*

Starting Date Jan 9th

● Sign up with Coach Tomb via email @ [email protected] ● Pay $5 Treks annual membership (make checks out to Adk Treks) ● Pick up and turn in permission slip and bus form to Laurie West in

the principal’s office ● Students must have their Gore Mtn. ski pass ● Students may sign up for and ride the late bus home at 4:45

*Elementary Nordic Skiing will be cancelled when there are High School Races

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“Raise the Roof”

BRICK FUNDRAISER

Johnsburg Central School

We are raising money to build an outdoor classroom at JCS. This

pavilion will provide a shaded area during recess and a multi-use area

for outdoor classes, picnics, event viewing, playground viewing, etc.

Bricks will be set in the ground as an entrance to the pavilion. The

pavilion will be built during the summer of 2017.

4x8 inch brick ……… $35

8x8 inch brick ……… $50

Go to: www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs to place an on-line order

Bricks may include: Family names, Business names, In memory of …,

In Honor of …, Dedicated to …, Class of …, etc.

Questions: Call Heather Flanagan @ (518)251-2921 or email @

[email protected]

JCS thanks you for your support!

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Johnsburg Central School – “Raise the Roof”

We are raising money to build an outdoor classroom at JCS. This pavilion will provide a shaded

area during recess and a multi-use area for outdoor classes, picnics, event viewing, playground

viewing, etc. Bricks will be set in the ground as an entrance to the pavilion. The pavilion will be

built during the summer of 2017.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4x8 inch brick - $35 8x8 inch brick - $50

Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows: ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH)

ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

4 x 8 Brick

8 x 8 Brick

EXAMPLE

G O N E W T O N H I G H L I O N S

S T A T E C H A M P I O N S

2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO:

Johnsburg Central School

c/o Heather Flanagan

165 Main St.

North Creek, NY 12853

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: __________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________ Amount Paid: ___________________

FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY June 1, 2017

If you have any questions, please call Heather Flanagan @ 518-251-2921 or email [email protected]

YOU CAN ALSO ORDER ON OUR ON-LINE ORDERING WEBSITE:

www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs

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PTSA

We would like to thank everyone for your support with the Holiday Book Fair! We were able to

support the PARP Program and help the school library with the funds that were raised.

Winter sports are here! We encourage everyone to get out and show support by attending a few

games this season. The Music Department will be having their concession stand open. (I

personally love the convenience of having a quick bite to eat when schedules are so hectic). The

Beautification Club will also have items to show our school spirit.

Jan 20th

Family Movie Night the Featured Movie will be Finding Dory!

Now that the winter season is upon us, the PTSA would like to share some winter safety tips to

all who like to spend time in the snow and on the ice.

Cold Weather Safety Tips:

When it comes to staying comfortable in the great outdoors, layering is one of the

best methods for adapting quickly to changing weather conditions. If you’re new

to activities like hiking, backpacking, skiing, ice fishing, and snowshoeing,

knowing how to layer properly will help you avoid being too hot or too cold.

Be sure your kids are clad in bright colors and/or reflective material before they

head out in the snow. This helps motorists, snow plows, and snowmobilers, see

your child while playing out in the snow.

Wear sunscreen! Snow reflects 80 percent of UV rays. When those rays hit

exposed, unprotected skin, they can cause a bad burn. Worsening matters, UV

radiation exposure increases along with altitudes, making sunblock even more of

a must for pint-sized skiers and snowboarders.

According to a study in Pediatrics magazine, more than 20,000 youngsters under

the age of 19 wind up in the ER every year with sledding-related injuries, most

often to the head. So be sure to make sure the area is open and free of cars, trees,

posts, and rocks. Pick an off-peak time when child missiles aren't zooming

everywhere, and go only when it's light outside. To avoid injury, allow only one

child per sled, and avoid snow tubes, which can make it harder for others to see

your speed demon (and are harder to stop or hop off without injury).

Kids love seeing their breath in the air, but for asthmatics, simply taking a breath

in subzero temps can be challenging. That's because cold, dry air is a risk factor

for asthmatics, more likely to provoke the condition than warm, moist air. "Just as

the cold dries and chaps your hands, it can also be drying to the lungs, causing

tightening of the bronchial muscles," says Amy Burack, R.N., community asthma

programs manager for Children's Hospital Boston.

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Snowmobile safety is a great concern. If you are interested in being well prepared

for your next outing please check out this link

http://nysparks.com/recreation/snowmobiles/documents/SnowmobilersGuide.pdf

Is the Ice thick enough?

Safe ice is the number one consideration. A minimum of three to four inches of solid ice

is the general rule for safety. Ice thickness, however, is not uniform on any body of

water. This is based on new, clear ice on non-running waters.

Ice Thickness Permissible Load

2 inches or less STAY OFF!

4 inches Ice Fishing and other activities

on foot

5 inches Snowmobile or ATV

8-12 inches Car or small pickup

12-15 inches Medium Truck

Slush ice is about 50 percent weaker.

Clear, ice over running water is about 20 percent weaker.

Use common sense! Be cautious in areas where "bubblers" are used to protect

docks. They can produce thin, unsafe ice some distance away.

Be especially alert in areas near shore, over moving bodies of water and on lakes

and ponds where streams enter or exit. Remember, just like swimming use the

buddy system while out on the ice of lakes and ponds - it saves lives.

Come join us for Profile Night!

What? An opportunity for students to begin creating a profile on the

Scholarship America Website and to familiarize students and families

with the Dollars for Scholars program

Who? Any students in grades 9-12, and your parents/guardians

Where? JCS High School Computer Lab

When? Thursday, January 26 from 4:30 – 6:30

Come start your profile and learn more about how you can earn credits toward

tuition for college or technical school!

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Parents: All kids entering 7

th and 12

th grade

must have the meningococcal vaccine.

About the Vaccine:

• It’s not a new vaccine. It’s been recommended for a decade.

• Most parents already choose to vaccinate their children.

• What’s new is that the vaccine will be required for

school entry as of Sept. 1, 2016.

About Meningococcal Disease:

• It causes bacterial meningitis and other serious diseases.

• Teens and young adults are at greater risk.

• It comes on quickly and without warning.

• Its symptoms are similar to the flu.

• Every case of this disease can result in

death or long-term disability.

Check with your doctor. Even kids who have had a shot

before may need a booster to start school.

To learn more, visit

health.ny.gov/immunize

Immunization is Protection.

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165 Main St., North Creek, NY 12853

______ Yes, I would like to purchase the

PreK-12 Yearbook for $40.00 a copy or $45.00 with name

engraved.

Student Name:___________________________

Parent Name:_____________________________

Address:_________________________________

Phone #:_________________________________

Grade:_______ Home Room #:______

Name Engraving - _________________________

(print exactly as you wish name to be printed on book)

______ # of books x $_____ = _____ Total Due

(Please make checks payable to:

JCS Yearbook)

Return this form to either

Maria Glode or Coach Toney

by January 17, 2017

To order on-line, go to www.johnsburgcsd.org, click the

“Parent” link across the top, then “Yearbook Info.”

165 Main St., North Creek, NY 12853

______ Yes, I would like to purchase the

PreK-12 Yearbook for $40.00 a copy or $45.00 with name

engraved.

Student Name:___________________________

Parent Name:_____________________________

Address:_________________________________

Phone #:_________________________________

Grade:_______ Home Room #:______

Name Engraving - _________________________

(print exactly as you wish name to be printed on book)

______ # of books x $_____ = _____ Total Due

(Please make checks payable to:

JCS Yearbook)

Return this form to either

Maria Glode or Coach Toney

by January 17, 2017

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165 Main St., North Creek, NY 12853

NOTES FROM HOME Order Form

To: __________________________________

Grade/Teacher:______________________

From: ________________________________

Phone #:______________________

Cost: $10.00 per box – 1/16 size (Please make checks payable to: JCS Yearbook.)

Return this form to either your

teacher, Ms. Glode or Coach Toney

by January 17, 2017

165 main St., North Creek, NY 12853

PATRON PAGE

Order Form

The Patron Page will once again be added to the 2017 PreK-12

Garnet Yearbook. If you would like to have your name

published on this page please fill out the form below.

Your Name: _____________________________

Phone #:_______________________

Cost: $3.00 per line

(Please make checks payable to: JCS Yearbook.)

(Please print your name below in the box exactly as you would like it

to appear in the yearbook. You can include Mr.& Mrs.)

Return this form to either your

teacher, Ms. Glode or Coach Toney

by January 17, 2017

To: _________________________________________

First and Last name

Message here:

From: __________________________________________

First and Last name

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JANUARY 24 TUESDAY

JANUARY 25 WEDNESDAY

JANUARY 26 THURSDAY

JANUARY 27 FRIDAY

8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM

RE in Global History & Geography

Physical Setting/Physics*

RCT in Reading*

Living Environment Physical Setting/Chemistry

RCT in U.S. History & Government*

RE in U.S. History & Government

Physical Setting/Earth Science

RE in Geometry (Common Core)

RE in Algebra II (Common Core)

RCT in Global Studies*

12:00PM 12:00PM 12:00PM Uniform Admission Deadlines

Morning

Examinations – 10:00 a.m.

Afternoon

Examinations – 2:00 p.m.

RE in English Language Arts (Common Core)

RCT in Science*

RE in Algebra 2/Trigonometry (2005 Learning Standard)

RCT in Mathematics*

RE in Algebra I (Common Core)

RCT in Writing

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE

OF NEW YORK THE STATE

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Office

of State Assessment

Albany,

NY 12234

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: JANUARY 2017

Students must verify with their schools the exact times that they are to report for their State examinations.

* Available in Restricted Form only. Each copy of a restricted test is numbered and sealed in its own envelope and must be returned, whether

used or unused, to the Department at the end of the examination period. DET 504 Jan 2017

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Sign up your child today!

Simply fill out the form below and mail to:

Johnsburg Central School District

165 Main Street

North Creek, NY 12853

(518) 251-2921

Dolly Parton’s IMAGINATION LIBRARY Official Registration Form

Privacy Statement: This information will not be used for any purpose other than those related to the Imagination

Library. PLEASE PRINT

1ST

Preschool Child’s FULL Name________________________________________________

Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone_______________________

2nd

Preschool Child’s FULL Name _______________________________________________

Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone ______________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name _______________________________________________________

Child’s Home Address ________________________________________________________

ADDRESS

____________________________________________________________________________

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________

(If different)

Email Address ____________________________________________________________

“This child is a resident of Johnsburg Central School District” ___________________________

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: _________________ Group Code: ___________-_________________

Imagination Library – A Free Collection of Children’s Books

The Johnsburg Chapter of Imagination Library is beginning its third year of providing free quality children’s

books to any child living in the Johnsburg school district. To date, nearly 80 families have enrolled in this

program. Besides living in the school district, the only requirement is that your child ranges in age from newborn through

their fifth birthday. Once a month, your child will receive a beautiful children’s book that is age appropriate

delivered to your home. This program is now in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia and was founded by

Dolly Parton. The cost of our children’s literature has been underwritten by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack

Foundation as well as the Charles R. Wood Foundation. We appreciate their generosity and hope you

choose to enroll your child. Please don’t miss out on taking part in this great opportunity and enjoy reading time with your child!

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JCS BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2 Juice 3

French Toast

Syrup

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice 4

Applesauce

Bacon breakfast

Sandwich

Cereal

English/Jelly

Milk

Juice or 5

Bananas

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice 6

Pancakes

Syrup

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice 9

Breakfast Pizza

Hash Browns

Milk

Juice 10

Cheese Omelet

Cereal

Muffins

Milk

Juice or 11

Strawberries

Waffles/Syrup

Cereal

Toast/Jelly

Milk

Juice 12

Bacon and

Cheese on a Bagel

Milk

Juice 13

Breakfast Parfait

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

16

Martin

Luther

King

Day

Juice 17

Sausage Breakfast

Sand.

Cereal

English/Jelly

Milk

Juice 18

Pancakes

Syrup

Cereal

Toast/Jelly

Milk

Juice 19

Scrambled Eggs

Cereal

Muffins

Milk

Juice 20

French Toast

Syrup

Cereal

Toast/Jelly

Milk

Juice 23

Breakfast Parfait

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice 24

Veggie Omelet

Cereal

Muffins

Milk

Juice 25

Breakfast Pizza

Hash Browns

Milk

Juice 26

Ham Breakfast

Sandwich

Cereal

English/Jelly

Milk

Juice 27

Applesauce

Mini Waffles

Syrup

Milk

Juice 30

Banana

Cereal

Toast/Jelly

Milk

Juice 31

Bacon and Cheese

on a Bagel

Milk

Prepay Breakfast

and Lunch Prices:

Reduced: 25 cents

Regular: $1.00

Adult: $2.00

Breakfast and

Lunch passes

should be paid the

next day.

Breakfast will not be served if there is a school delay

Civil Rights Program Nondiscrimination Statement: U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers,

employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal,

and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income

is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or

funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities)

HAPPY NEW

YEARS

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JCS LUNCH

LUNCH MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Cheese or 3

Bacon Ranch Pizza

Vegetables

Muffins

Strawberries

Milk

Sloppy Joes 4

Smiles

Vegetables

Applesauce

Milk

Chicken Tenders 5

Pasta

Vegetables

Crisp

Milk

Meatball Sub 6

Baked Chips

Vegetables

Pineapple

Milk

Grilled Chicken 9

On a Bun

Rice

Vegetables

Mandarin oranges

Milk

Italian Dunkers 10

Pasta

Vegetable

Pears

Milk

Caesar Salad 11

w/ Chicken

Muffins

Peaches

Milk

Hamburger or 12

Hot Dog/Cheese

Wedges

Vegetables

Pineapples

Milk

Tomato Soup 13

Toasted Cheese

Vegetables

Strawberries

Milk

16

Martin

Luther

King

Day

Chicken Nuggets17

Rice

Vegetables

Crisp

Milk

Tacos 18

Lettuce, Tomatoes

Refried Beans

French Fries/Rice

Oranges

Milk

Chicken and 19

Gravy

Potatoes

Vegetables

Biscuits

Strawberries

Milk

Bacon Cheese 20

Burger or Cheese

Pizza

Vegetables

Muffins

Applesauce

Milk

Hamburger or 23

Hot Dog/Cheese

Couscous

Vegetables

Pears

Milk

Vegetarian Chili 24

Corn Muffins

Cinnamon-

Applesauce

Milk

Chicken Patty 25

Sandwich

Smiles

Vegetables

Peaches

Milk

Baked Ziti 26

Vegetables

Dinner Rolls

Mandarin Oranges

Milk

Hawaiian 27

Chicken

(contains coconut)

Potatoes

Vegetables

Muffins

Pineapples/Milk

Hamburg Gravy 30

Mashed Potatoes

Vegetables

Muffins

Apples

Milk

Cheesy Turkey 31

Rice Casserole

Vegetables

Strawberries

Milk

Adult lunches $3.75

Soup and Salads are

made daily as part of

the lunch

Milk is 50 cents

when purchased

with a lunch from

home or as an extra

drink whether you

receive free or

reduced lunches

Lunch prices:

Reduced: 25 cents

Regular Pre-K thru

5th

grade: $1.50

Regular 6th

-12th

:

$1.75

All bread products are 100% wheat Civil Rights Program Nondiscrimination Statement: The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its

customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex,

gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual

orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic

information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases

will apply to all programs and/or employment activities)

Happy New

Year!!!