The Lion’s RoarVolume 19, Number 2 Cincinnatus Central School District Newsletter February 2018

The third graders in Mrs. Gardner’s class had a fun treat the week before Christmas Break. The students in her room were able to experience BreakOUT Edu, an immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. Mrs. Gardner had read the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as a read-a-loud to her students, over the course of a month or so. The students were very engaged and showed great interest in the first book of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series. Mrs. Gardner used information from the book to create a Breakout EDU experience for her students. The clues were all information and details that somehow connected to the story. Students had to work together collaboratively to solve a series of puzzles, to open 5 different locks, in order to get the box opened. Students were challenged to finish this in under 40 minutes, which they accomplished, with 5 minutes to spare. The kids had a blast, used critical thinking skills and worked together to solve the puzzles. They asked, “When can we do another one?!” Mrs. Gardner is hoping to set up another Breakout EDU puzzle in the spring. Submitted by: Mrs. Gardner

Mrs. Gardner's class with the lock box.

Left: Aubrey H. trying to open one of the locks.

One of the clues that went with a series of picture puzzles. Students had to solve the puzzles, flip them over, find the word on the back and reverse the order of the letters to

get the combination of the lock.YRRAH=HARRY

Maddox M. solving the puzzle pictures.

Right: Wyatt F. and Makayla M. use a black light to figure out a clue.

Students use a black light to find a hidden clue. Nevaeh B., Maddox M., Corey D.,

Hannah E. and Aubrey H.

Clues, Black Lights, and Locks.....This is Fun!

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Students in fifth grade were able to experience a “careers in the arts” workshop recently. A Merry-go-Round Playhouse actor guided each class to produce their own version of “The American Revolution: A Play.” Each student was able to select a job, which included being an actor, stage manager, marketing director, lighting designer, sound designer, costume designer and props manager. Twenty-first century skills included communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. The culminating event was the dress rehearsal of the entire play, which was an event enjoyed by everyone. Cassia Schuyler- Stage Manager

Cast:Maddison Streichert- Marketing DirectorHannah Torto- Costume DesignerMadison Goodrich- Props ManagerCadence Gerrard- Sound Designer Leah Stith- Lighting Designer Alexandria Carlton- NarratorHaydn Kisner- King George Ethan Hollenbeck- John AdamsAlessia Davis- Thomas JeffersonCollin Holtmart- John Hancock/ Patrick HenryDevlin Fuller- JesterJack Stafford- Benjamin Franklin

“We Hold These Truths to be Self-evident…”

Cassia Schuyler as stage manager going over the script with the actors

Haydn Kisner as King George with his Jester, Devlin Fuller

All of the actors and behind the scenes crew after the play

The actors getting ready to take a bow after the play

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Dear Parents and Guardians, Astheyearreachesthehalf-waymark,theEnglish-11classescontinuetodiscussandworkontheskillsneededtobesuccessfulontheregentsexamwewilltakeinJune.Studentshaveexpressedconcernaboutthetimeconstraintsplacedontheexam,giventhenumberoftaskstobecompleted.Tohelpalleviatetheseanxieties,Iwouldliketogivestudentstheopportunitytositforapracticeexam,replicatingtheconditionstheywillfaceinJune. Iamsendingthislettertosharethisopportunity,aswellasdetermineinterest.Wecould,potentially,taketheexamafterschooloronaSaturdaymorningdependingonstudentavailability.StudentswillbegiventhefullthreehoursthattheyareallowedinJune,andthisshouldfactorintohis/herdecisionregardingwhichoptionwouldbestsuittheirschedule. Ifthereisenoughinterestinboth,Iwouldbegladtoarrangetwotestingtimes.IamtentativelylookingtoschedulethepracticeexambetweenJanuary29andFebruary10,onceIreceiveyourfeedback.Pleasecontactmewithanyquestionsyou might have at mholtmart@cc.cnyric.org.

Thank you,Maureen HoltmartEnglish 11

English 11 Students and Parents

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SCHEDULING IS UNDERWAYIn the next few months, each high school student will be met with individually to talk about their 2017-2018 courses. In these meetings, we talk about how the current school year is going, their grades, career and future plans, and classes/credits needed to graduate. It is important that students think about how each school year can affect the next and the classes they would like to take. If you have any ques-tions about these meetings, please feel free to call the Guidance Office, 607-863-3200, option 3.

10th Grade BOCES Visit: February 15th, 2018

11:45-2:30

10th grade students will have the opportunity to visit Career and Technical Education Programs at OCM BOCES. This trip is optional and students must return the signed parental consent form that will be sent home in January. Please call the Guidance Office if you have any questions, 607-863-3200, option 3.

Submitted by Mrs. Carey

Grade 5Katie CihockiAlan CookBarbara CraftDylan DarlingAlessia DavisJacob FarrowEthan HollenbeckKaedance LattaThomas LotzColleen O’BeirneXavier PhillipsKaylee RossCaylene RussellCassia SchuylerJohn SchuylerTrevor ShevalierBreyden SilvaJack StaffordLarissa StandishMaddison StreichertHannah TortoTaylor White

Grade 6Lydia CusterShailynn DavisMallory FalciolaEmma FinchNiles HerlineKatherine MetcalfHaylie MorganBrooklyn MossJada OlmedoLois Rose-WhaleyBryer TorranceMason WalkerMason Warner

Grade 7Calib BakerJulia ByronMacKenzie CardSavannah CookJuShawna CraneJustice CraneElijah CreeTailynn DeLarmToby DelepineMathew KempDominick LandersJadyn LangAlainna LotzColton MaroneyKasey PhillipsKaires RaymondDelanie RenzChelsea RossShannon RyanArianna SilvaCaitlin StandishJarisa Temple

Grade 8Arianna BlanchardDakota CarolanKennith CraftConnor GatesJames JohnsonJordan LarrabeeTinuviel McCoachAmelia NewtonJacob PrangerShawna RoyScott SchuylerJayden StaatsCason Stafford

December Perfect Attendance

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Kolby AitchisonBroome CC

Tyler BeckwithBroome CCSUNY Polytechnic Institute

Devan BurrittOnondaga CCBroome CC

Destiny BushnellKeuka CollegeKeystone CollegeBroome CCCayuga CC

Logan CarolanSUNY BrockportKeuka CollegeLe Moyne CollegeHartwick CollegeSage CollegeBroome CC

Kyleigh EatonBinghamton UniversityWells CollegeLe Moyne CollegeHartwick CollegeBroome CC

Rachel EichorstAlfred UniversitySt. John FisherHartwick CollegeSiena CollegeIthaca CollegeElmira CollegeRoberts WesleyanRoger WilliamsLe Moyne CollegeLoyola University

Alexis FlintTompkins Cortland CCOnondaga CCFinger Lakes CCBroome CC

Emma GendronKeuka CollegeWells CollegeSUNY CobleskillSUNY DelhiBroome CC

Heather HartleyWells CollegeOnondaga CCBroome CC

Ashly JohnsonBinghamton UniversityElmira CollegeTompkins Cortland CCSUNY CortlandShawn Johnson SUNY Morrisville

Breona KeatorCazenovia CollegeTompkins Cortland CCBroome CC

Colleen LewisSUNY Morrisville

Hunter LewisAlfred University

Carlecia McUmberBroome CC

Remington McUmberBroome CC

Hunter MetzlerLe Moyne College

Madison NateTompkins Cortland CC

Morgan NateSUNY MorrisvilleBroome CC

Hailee RiceTompkins Cortland CC

Jordan RobertsOnondaga CCBroome CCCazenovia CollegeTompkins Cortland CCMohawk Valley CC

Emily PriceSUNY CantonBroome CC

Russell SchopferHudson Valley CCBroome CC

Hanna SpencerHartwick CollegeSage CollegeCazenovia CollegeUniversity of New HavenBelmont UniversityKeystone CollegeLesley UniversitySUNY OswegoSUNY AlbanyOnondaga CCUniversity of Knoxville

Connor StaffordTompkins Cortland CCBroome CC

Bradley StandishMohawk Valley CC

Shane WintersS U N Y Po l y t e c h n i c Institute

Deeann Witty Tompkins Cortland CC

Classof2018CollegeAcceptances(asofJanuary19,2018)

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

There’s a Reading & Math Blizzard coming

your way! It’s Math/Literacy Night!

UPK – 6th Grade 5:00-7:00

More information will be coming home soon….

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SAVE THE DATE!8th Grade Student and Parent Information Night

will be held on March 7th, 2018.Please join us in the Wilbur Auditorium at 6PM to discuss the transition to high school.

Questions? Please contact Mrs. MacDonald or Mrs. Carey

in the Counseling Office.

Senior Class Pancake Breakfast

When: Saturday February 10th, 2018

Where: Willet Fire Station

Time: 7-11am

50/50 Raffle

**Come support the Cincinnatus Senior Class.

Funds will go toward our senior trip

to Myrtle Beach**

PRICES

$7.00 for Adults

$5.00 for Students

$5.00 for Senior Citizens

Ages 3 and under Free

A Message From Student Senate

In the month of January Student Senate did not have any events but we kept busy with concession stands at athletic events. At the end of January Student Senate and National Honor Society participated in a leadership conference in Syracuse where we spent the day learning new ways to be better leaders. Upcoming we have the Semi-Formal which is sure to be a fun time, hope to see you there!

Hanna SpencerStudent Senate President

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Cortland-Chenango Rural Services 2704 Lower Cincinnatus Road, Cincinnatus, NY 13040

607-863-3828

FOOD $EN$E…If You Eat You Qualify Order: by February 10th (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon; Tues & Thurs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Pick Up: Friday February 23rd ***Food Sense Delivery 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM*** (Bring a box) Regular Order is $20.50 and Specials are priced separately. February Package $20.50:

Pork Tenderloin, 1.25 lbs. avg. Breaded Fish Fillets, 1 lb. Chicken Tenderloins, 1.25 lbs. (avg.) Polish Sausage, 13 oz.

Salisbury Steak, 12 oz. Pierogies, 13 oz. Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz. Chicken Pot Pie, 7 oz.

Sugar Snap Peas, 16 oz. Sliced Pears, 15 oz. -Fresh Produce Item 1 -Fresh Produce Item 2

February Specials:

1. Breaded Shrimp: 3 lbs. for $12.00 – The breaded shrimp contains 16-20 shrimp per pound. 2. Stuffed Chicken Breasts: 2 lbs. for $7.00 – The chicken breasts are stuffed with apples and cranberries. 3. Produce Box: $13.50 – The Produce Box includes apples (5), oranges (5), potatoes (5 lbs.), pineapple (1), grape tomatoes (1 pt.),

cucumber (1), salad mix (1 bag), and carrots (1 lb.) 4. Onion Rings: 2.5 lbs. for $6.00. The onion rings are ready to cook and can be used in the oven or fryer. 5. American Cheese: 5 lbs. for $10.50 – The sliced American cheese is not individually wrapped. 6. Meatballs: 5 lbs. for $13.00 - The Italian meatballs are fully cooked and are in a five pound bag. 7. Macaroni & Cheese: 6 lbs. for $11.50 – The macaroni and cheese is family-sized and a Stouffers’ product.

Activities: (Please call 863-3828. If you can’t reserve your place ahead of time, you may still attend any of these programs.)

A Fidelis Representative is here on Food Sense Day from 9 to Noon, or by appointment, for all your insurance needs or questions.

Quilters & Crafters – Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Purchase $1.00 Raffle tickets now for February Raffle

Drawing. February 10th – Soup (Chili) 9am-Noon February 14th – WIC here 9 am – Noon VITA – Free Tax Help February 14th and March 21st from 4-6

p.m. (Make appointment by calling “211”) February 27th – A representative from Alzheimer’s Association will be here from 2-3 p.m. to give The Basics:

Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease. Diabetes and You Education Four Part Workshop: January 23, 30 and February 6, 13 from 11 a.m.

to Noon. Program is for anyone who has Type 2 diabetes, has a family member with type 2 diabetes, or wants to reduce their risk for developing diabetes, or has an interest in learning more about diabetes. Each participant will receive healthy food items. During the second session we will share a meal together. Third and Fourth sessions will also include a useful tool for managing diabetes in addition to the free food box.

If you or someone in your family has difficulty paying for vision or dental bills or need help with transportation to appointments, come in and fill out a Rural Services application for assistance. Also, our Food Pantry is open during regular business hours all year.

FARMER’S MARKET Rural Services Pavilion -Saturdays 9 am-Noon

(When cold weather comes we will be moving inside – Come in for hot coffee too! – Soup will be available

monthly on 2nd Saturdays)

Baked Goods - Cutlery – Eggs – Honey – Syrup ~ Hand crafted items – Handmade Soap ~

Nearly New Store – Specials!

Pay with cash, check, or SNAP

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Cincinnatus Central School2809 Cincinnatus RoadCincinnatus, NY 13040Telephone: (607) 863-3200 www.cc.cnyric.org

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Cincinnatus Central School District: A community striving to meet all students’ needs, awaken their minds and touch their hearts.

Cincinnatus Central School DistrictBoard of Education

Margaret Peri: President Jessica Latta: Vice President

Peter BushJeffrey Delepine Richard DodgeNathan Metzler Charles Winters

The Cincinnatus Central School District works to convey information to students, parents, businesses and community members in a variety of ways. One major source of information is the school district website which can be found on the Internet at www.cc.cnyric.org.

Another method of communication within the district is this publication, The Lion's Roar, which is produced by students enrolled in the high school course, Computer Publications. The newsletter is published entirely by students and the printing completed by OCM BOCES. In addition to the website and newsletter, there are also a variety of classroom newsletters, grade reports and parent memos sent home via students and/or mail.

The purpose of these communication tools is to share information about our district, to showcase student, faculty, and staff endeavors, as well as provide resources for students, parents, community members and faculty. We welcome input from all of the school community in making this communication more efficient and more valuable. In utilizing new technologies the district may want to post children's work or pictures on our website and/or in district publications. This could include photos, writings, artwork, or videos recorded for our in-house TV station. Parents or guardians who do NOT wish to have their child’s name and/or photograph on the district web site, in student video productions, in the newsletter or other publications, must notify the district in writing of their wishes. This must be done each school year. Please send any related correspondence to:

Cincinnatus Central SchoolComputer Department2809 Cincinnatus Road

Cincinnatus, NY 13040 orEmail: nrice@cc.cnyric.org

Notice RegardingDistrict Communications