USCSD - July 2015 Newsletter

Congratulations to our Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Newsletter Content:Retirement/Calendar ...

pg. 2Superintendent Letter ...

pg. 3Athletics News ...

pg. 4-5Graduates ...

pg. 6-7Colleges/Employment ...

pg. 8-9Scholarships ...

pg. 9-10High School Awards ...

pg. 10-11Middle School Awards ...

pg. 12-13Announcements ...

pg. 14-15

Our Valedictorian Mitchell LoMascolo was a threeVarsity sport athlete, participating in bowling, track, andbaseball. He was also Class President, President of thelocal National Honor Society chapter, a peer tutor, anda member of the Double Downs Trivia team. Mitchell’sinterests include fishing, hiking, video gaming, andcrossfit. While at school, Mitchell’s favorite subject wasscience. He credits Mrs. Graham and Mr. Zdanowski forchanging his life. Both of these teachers pushed Mitchellto be the best that he could be. Mitchell’s fondest memory of high school is how close knit the school community has become. “The feeling of having a school family is something that means much more than a school dance or other memory,” says Mitchell. Mitchell plans to attend Clarkson University in the fall and study

Pre-Med.

Save the DatesNext Board Meeting:

Monday, August 10

First Day of School:Tuesday, September 8

Our Salutatorian Samantha Walawender has alsodemonstrated a variety of talents academically andathletically. Samantha was a member of the NationalHonor Society and participated in basketball andsoftball. Samantha’s hobbies include kayaking, traveling, and attending concerts. She was inspired by Mrs. Horbal, and took a special interest in calculus and history. Samantha’s fondest memory of high school is spending time with her basketball team during junior year. Although they did not have the best record, they were a close knit family and had a great time together on and off the court. Samantha plans to attend Northeastern University in the fall and major in International Affairs and Economics. She will also start her first semester studying abroad in Thessaloniki, Greece.

JULY 2015

Mitchell LoMascolo

“When you want to succeed as

bad as you want to breathe,

then you’ll be successful.”

– Eric Thomas

Samantha Walawender

“Once you say you’re going

to settle for second,

that’s what happens

to you in life.”

– John F. Kennedy

Congratulations to Valedictorian Mitchell LoMascolo and Salutatorian SamanthaWalawender of the Union Springs Central School District Class of 2015. Mitchell is theson of Joseph and Kathy LoMascolo. Samantha is the daughter of Dennis and PamelaWalawender. Mitchell and Samantha have not only established and maintained highacademic accomplishments, but they have played integral roles in various school andcommunity activities.

UNION SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Looking for a good book to read?Springport Free Library is Open!Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays2 - 8 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Frontenac MuseumThe Frontenac Historical Society is open through October on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. and on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. To schedule a visit at another time, please call (315) 889-7273 or (315) 889-5875. The Fontenac Museum is located at 178 Cayuga Street in Union Springs, and is handicap accessible.

Box Tops for EducationPlease continue to save the “Box Tops for Education” labels. The box tops can be found on many different items. The funds are used to purchase items for our students. Drop off boxes can be found in each building. Thank you for your continued support!

Best Wishes to ourRetiring Staff

Mark Your Calendars!

Sept. 1 - Pre-K & K Open HouseSept. 2 - 7th & 9th Grade OrientationSept. 8 - First day of schoolSept. 9 - PTO Mtg. at AJ 5pmSept. 10 - MS/HS physicalsSept. 11 - SAT Reg. Deadlines - AJ Welcome Back Picnic at 6pmSept. 15 - AJ Open House - MS & HS SBT Mtg.Sept. 16 - MS/HS Open HouseSept. 17 - AJ Grand Friends DaySept. 18 - Cayuga Welcome Back Picnic at 6pm - MS/HS Yearbook picturesSept. 22 - Cayuga Parent NightSept. 23 - AJ SBT Mtg.Sept. 24 - MS/HS physicals - AJ Beginning Band Instrument Info Night at 7pm

*For more events, check out thecalendar on the website. Visit:www.unionspringscsd.org

Valerie Prouten - MS/HS Teacher AideMarty Hastings - Cayuga Elementary Teacher Assistant

Christine Cuff - Board of Education member

Announcements

l Union Springs Central School District l 239 Cayuga Street l 315-889-4101 l www.unionspringscsd.org l

Letter From the SuperintendentGreetings:

The 2014-2015 school-year concluded with celebrations of the academic accomplishments of our students at awards ceremonies and with the graduation of the Class of 2015. I wish them all much success in their future endeavors. This year’s graduating class will hold a special place in my memory, as it was my first as a superintendent of schools. I am confident that their connections and pride in Union Springs will set them on a course toward a bright future. This summer we again turn the page as we commence the 2015-2016 academic year. This coming school year will be one of continuous growth regarding the opportunities available to our students.

With the support of our community, Union Springs was able to launch a Summer Academy this year, engaging our students in STEM and literacy based project learning. More than 140 students in grades K-7 participated in this program. Many community members followed the learning of our students on our new website www.unionspringscsd.org and on Twitter @unionspringcsd.

Over the first few weeks of summer, we have been working to refine our planning for a newly devised Middle School program affording our students more time in classrooms, with greater access to elective

based programming. Additionally, we have been working with our technology department to upgrade our servers, our network, and our wireless capabilities so that our students will have greater access to technology come the fall.

Further this summer, our new K-3 ELA program arrived at Cayuga and our teachers have been diligently working to consider how these curricular resources can augment our already strong instructional program. Also, our transportation department has been hard at work planning new pick-up times for our elementary students in the fall so that students can have more instructional time with teachers and each building doesn’t have multiple different start times depending on when the buses arrive.

I am excited for the 2015-2016 school year, and am confident that we will continue to pursue excellence in our programming and in our schools. Please visit our new website, to learn more about the accomplishments of our students and district. We have much work to do together in the coming year, and I look forward to journey that lies before us.

Educationally Yours,

Superintendent of Schools

SPRING BOARD

“This year’s graduating class will hold a special place in my memory, as it was my first as a superintendent of schools.”



Athletic Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyOn May 9, 2015, some of the finest athletes and coaches in Union Springs athletic history were inducted into our sixth Hall of Fame class. Tink O’Connor, Andy Kalet, and the 1983

On June 14, 2015, several Union Springs athletes andcoaches received awards from ESPN Ithaca. Evan DeGrawand Grace VanHorn were awarded Athletes of the Year intheir sports, (Track and Field and Softball respectively). JimHodges and Jim Bona were awarded the Boys Soccer andSoftball Coaches of the Year. Jim Hodges was also awardedthe Overall Coach of the Year. With the Coach of the Yearaward, ESPN has presented the Union Springs Central SchoolDistrict a check for $500 to go to a scholarship of our choice.What an honor for our local athletes and coaches.

Athletics Awards Night


Congratulations to all of our athletic award recipients! We are so proud of your hardwork and dedication.

Varsity Boys Soccer team were all honorees. The Hall of Fame Committee would like to thank the community and its sponsors for making this event such a success!

2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations:The Union Springs Athletic Hall of Fame is now accepting

nominations for the Class of 2016. Nominations are due

by October 1, 2015. For further information, please call

Todd Salls in the Athletic Office at (315) 889-4136 or email

him at [email protected].

SPRING BOARD

Spring Athletics

The Spring Athletic Season was competitive and our UnionSprings Athletes were very successful. Several team IACLeague Championships were won, as well as Section IVcrowns individually.

The Tennis team had some great individual performances at the IAC Tournament. Austin Tardibone placed 3rd at 1st Singles, while Ian Park had an overall individual record of 9-1 in 2nd Singles and placed 2nd at the IAC Tournament. In the exhibition portion of the tournament, 7th grader Zach DeCaro won the gold medal in IAC Boys Singles.

The Golf team had a good season finishing with an overall mark of 9-5. The team qualified for Sectionals and placed 7th at that event. Individually Jordan Anthony and Cameron Anthony led the way qualifying for the Individual Sectional Tournament at Cornell University, both were also named IAC 1st Team All-Stars. Cameron continued to shine as he qualified for the 2nd day of competition.

Varsity Baseball also continued its winning tradition. They not only backed up a divisional crown, but won their second consecutive Overall IAC Championship. Along the way they also won the Cayuga County Baseball Tournament. The team was led by 1st Team All-Stars Schyler Jennings, Nick Slobodiak, Will Vreeland, and Connor Siracusa.

The Softball program had a very successful season. The JV team only lost one game of the season. Our Varsity team won the IAC Large School North Championship and was seeded second in Sectional play. The team was eventually eliminated in the Sectional Semi-finals. The team was led by Jamison Valentino, Rachel Morgan, and Grace Van Horn, who were all named to the IAC First Team All-Stars. Grace was also named the ESPN Softball Player of the Year.

Probably our finest performances of the season came from our Track and Field team. Although they had a successful regular season, the awards started rolling in the post-season. At the Section IV Class D Meet we had a relay team of Jared Wilmot, Josh Jenkins, Zach Balog, and Evan DeGraw win the 4 x 400 meter relay event. Zach was not done there as he also took home the individual 800 meter run championship. From there the team competed in the State Qualifier where Evan DeGraw was the overall 800 meter champion and he advanced to the NYS Track and Field Championships. Evan placed 6th overall at States and made the podium. This was the 5th consecutive season that Evan competed in the State tournament in various sports including Varsity Boys Soccer and Indoor Track.

Evan placed 6th in States

Team overall mark: 9-5

Ian’s overall individual record: 9-1

2nd consecutive IAC Championship

Looking to cheer on our wolves in the fall?Visit our Athletics webpage for a schedule of games at:

www.unionspringscsd.org/athletics l Union Springs Central School District l 239 Cayuga Street l 315-889-4101 l www.unionspringscsd.org l


Union Springs Class of 2015

SPRING BOARD

Best of luck on all of your future endeavors!



Amanda Albino – Cayuga Community CollegeThomas Alfieri – Keuka CollegeJustin Alfred – EmploymentStella Anderson – Cayuga Community CollegeKatie Bower – Cayuga Community CollegeTodd Burnett – EmploymentSarah Burtless – Corning Community CollegeHalie Calkins – Cayuga Community CollegeMaia Casper – The College of Saint RoseBrandon Cecchini – Cayuga Community CollegeAlexis Chehovich – EmploymentKarissa Colombo – Army ReservesMorgan Cornell – Cayuga Community CollegeMikaela Cummings – Cayuga Community CollegeGarrett Cunningham – Finger Lakes Community CollegeSean Decker – Onondaga Community CollegeKevin Ellers – Onondaga Community CollegeHarry Fearon – ArmyMartin Fethers – Johnson & Wales UniversityCraig Freligh – SUNY DelhiTylor Gamlen – Cayuga Community CollegeMorgan Gilmore – University at BuffaloSierra Green – EmploymentHunter Haff – Ithaca CollegeJames Harris – Employment

Colleges/Employment

Andrew Head – ArmyJacob Heindl – Cayuga Community CollegeMadelyn Henry – EmploymentDavid Hodge – Cayuga Community CollegeJoshua Jenkin – NavyOlivia Johnson – Tompkins Cortland Community CollegeSamuel Katovitch – Drexel UniversityMichael Kerrick – Cayuga Community CollegeCiara Kukiela – Cayuga Community CollegeAyeesha Lamb – Cayuga Community CollegeMitchell LoMascolo – Clarkson UniversityDaniel Marquart – SUNY CantonTaylor McKeen – Finger Lakes Community CollegeRebecca Mills – Long Island UniversityRachel Morgan – Syracuse UniversityMorgan Mucia – Elmira CollegeJoshua Orchard – Cayuga Community CollegeAmy Owren – American UniversityJared Patterson – Finger Lakes Community CollegeJoshua Patti – EmploymentChristopher Pinckney – Penn State UniversityEric Prior – EmploymentTyler Ross – Cayuga Community CollegeAmanda Schafer – The College of Saint RoseRebecca Schoonmaker – Cayuga Community CollegeCassandra Selover – Morrisville State CollegeAndrew Shaw – Cayuga Community College

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt


SPRING BOARD

2015 Scholarship RecipientsCayuga Community College: Antonino & Matteo Bartolotta Scholarship of Merit - Amanda TownsendCayuga Community College: Dellaphane Winters Memorial Scholarship - Katie BowerCayuga County Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 704 Award - Kevin EllersCayuga Fire Department - Cassandra SeloverCayuga Fire Department Ladies Division - Katie BowerCelinda A. Mallon Award - Kevin EllersClarence & Betty Chamberlain Scholarship - Christopher Pinckney, Mitchell LoMascolo, Rachel Morgan, & Samantha WalawenderFrontenac Historical Society and Museum Scholarship - Amanda SchaferHoly Family Parish Life Committee Scholarship - Rebecca MillsKathryn Joy Gardner Memorial Scholarship - Morgan MuciaMichele J. West Scholarship - Mitchell LoMascoloMiles Uebelman Scholarship - Christopher Pinckney

NYS Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association Scholarship - Amanda Townsend, Maia Casper, & Morgan GilmoreNYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Mitchell LoMascolo, Samantha Walawender, & Samuel KatovichOswego Teachers EFCU Scholarship - Rebecca MillsRose Pepe Memorial Scholarship - Rebecca MillsSAGES Agricultural Scholarship - Katie BowerSEIU Support Staff Scholarship - Stella Anderson

“Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.”

- Minor Myers Jr.


Congratulations! On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to take this opportunity to commend you on your stupendous achievement. We hope that the way ahead is even brighter.

Grace Shepard – EmploymentChristopher Stebbins – EmploymentAshley Testa – Hobart & William Smith CollegesTraeVon Tortorici – Morrisville State CollegeAmanda Townsend – Cayuga Community CollegeJamison Valentino – Cayuga Community CollegeWilliam Vreeland – MarinesBrittany Wainwright – Medaille CollegeSamantha Walawender – Northeastern UniversityMacKenzie Ward – Cayuga Community CollegeOwen Wawrzaszek – Cayuga Community CollegeTaylor Wiler – Onondaga Community CollegeJenna Zammett – Maine College of Art



The John Howland Memorial Scholarship - Christopher PinckneyThe Richard J. Moon Scholarship - Christopher PinckneyThe Trufant Family Scholarship - Mitchell LoMascoloTom Weaver, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Kevin EllersUnion Springs Alumni Golf Scholarship - Jared PattersonUnion Springs Band Boosters Scholarship - Samuel KatovichUnion Springs Class of 1961 Scholarship - Morgan MuciaUnion Springs Lions Club Scholarship - Ashley Testa & Christopher PinckneyUnion Springs Lions Club: Dr. N. L. Woodford Scholarship - Stella AndersonUnion Springs Lions Club: Frank Vazquez Memorial Scholarship - Amy OwrenUnion Springs National Honor Society - Mitchell LoMascolo, Morgan Mucia, & Thomas AlfieriUnion Springs Student Government - Christopher Pinckney, James Harris, & Rebecca MillsUnion Springs Teachers’ Association Scholarships - Amanda Schafer, Mitchell LoMascolo, Rebecca Mills, Samantha Walawender, & Samuel KatovichWalter T. Conely Squadron #1107 Scholarship - Christopher Pinckney & Morgan MuciaWegmans Scholarship - Amanda SchaferYouth Activity Scholarship - Christopher Pinckney & Morgan Gilmore

2015 Scholarship Recipients (cont.)

EnglishELA 9 Highest Average: Hannah Yorkey, Kathryn Graham, & Joan HodgesExcellence in ELA 10: Brianna HandELA 11 Highest Average: Connor ColemanExcellence in ELA 11: Emily Palmer, Brianna Hand, Jasmin JacksonELA 12 Highest Average: Maia Casper & Brittany WainwrightEnglish 101 Highest Average: Mitchell LaMascoloEnglish 102 Highest Average: Samuel KatovitchEnglish 10 Highest Average: Amanda WalterExcellence in English 10: Erin Rindfleisch, Bridgett Mattes, & Bailey SchaferExcellence in Theater: Owen Wawrzaszek

MathAlgebra Highest Average: Kathryn GrahamExcellence in Algebra: Brent Burgess, Amanda Daum, Hannah Yorkey, & Emma LutkinsAlgebra II Highest Average: Taylor Gilbert & Jordan AnthonyCalculus Highest Average: Samantha WalawenderGeometry Highest Average: Taylor VanEppsExcellence in Math: Michaela Tanner, Emily Button, Brianna Hand, Jasmine Jackson, Nicole Marquart, Cassondra Raymond, Abigail Salico, Bailey Schafer, Amanda WalterMath 104 Highest Average: Conner ColemanMath 106 Highest Average: Amanda Townsend & Connor ColemanMath and Financial Applications Highest Average: Brittany WainwrightPre-Calculus Highest Average: Morgan Mucia

High School Awards & Recognition

We are so proudof our students!

SPRING BOARD


ScienceCCC Biology Highest Average: Marieke DeSevauxChemistry Highest Average: Nicole MarquartEarth Science Highest Average: Amanda WalterExcellence in Chemistry: Jordan Anthony & Connor ColemanEconomics Highest Average: Mitchell LoMascoloLiving Environment 9X Highest Average: Cassandra PorterLiving Environment Highest Average: Kathryn Graham & Hannah YorkeyScience (cont.)Excellence in Living Environment: Kevin Cunningham, Gwendolyn Leaf, Joan Hodges, & Bridgett MattesPhysics Highest Average: Mitchell LoMascolo

Social StudiesGlobal Studies 9 Highest Average: Amanda Daum & Kathryn GrahamExcellence in Global Studies 9: Brent Burgess, Flynn Anderson, Hannah Bedell, Gwendolyn Leaf, Zahra Vaughn, Hannah Yorkey, Joan HodgesGlobal Studies 10 Highest Average: Bailey SchaferUS History Highest Average: Emily PalmerExcellence in US History: Geneice Thomas & Abby ReeseGovernment Highest Average: Maia Casper & Samuel Katovitch

Foreign LanguageCollege Spanish I Highest Average: Maria StaehrCollege Spanish II Highest Average: Samantha WalawenderExcellence in College Spanish I & II: Morgan Hand, Rebecca MillsHighest Average in Spanish 2: Cassondra Raymond & Hannah YorkeyExcellence in Spanish 2: Joan HodgesSpanish 3 Highest Average: Amanda WalterExcellence in Spanish 3: Bailey SchaferFrench Highest Average: Brianna HandPhysical Education AwardsPhysical Education Highest Average: Thomas Alfieri, Jakob Dillon, Noah Morhiser, Riley Evener, Amanda Albino, Tori Trufant, Taylor Gilbert, & Joan Hodges

Perfect Attendance AwardsGrade 9: Amanda Daum, Zada Seitz, & Elizabeth ShermanGrade 10: Austin Quick, TreShaun Stokes, Hannah Thurston, & Amanda WalterGrade 11: Conner Coleman & Dustin DauerheimGrade 12: Craig Freligh

So what is in store for the2015 graduating class?- 75% are attending college- 15% joined the workforce

- 5 graduates are joining the military or reserves


Consistent EffortGrade 7: Zachary DeCaro, Grace Perkins, Thomas Radley, Hunter Patterson, & Victoria ForghamGrade 8: Erin Farr

Good CharacterGrade 7: Michael Clark, Jacquelyn Huber, & Blandy PerezGrade 8: Macy Salico & Tad Patterson

Most ImprovedGrade 7: Skyler Albino & Keyon Stokes

English 7Highest Average: Sarah McKay & Dylan WalawenderExcellence in English: Sarah Lutkins & Jodie JenkinExcellence in Reading: Madelyn WaltersExcellence in Writing: Jessica Morgan

Social Studies 7Highest Average: Christopher DaumExcellence in Social Studies: Thomas Radley

Math 7Highest Average: Maeve Smith & Jessica MorganExcellence in Math: Victoria Forgham

Science 7Highest Average: Victoria Forgham & Haley Yorkey

Art 7Excellence in Art: Harley Hawker & Leslie Jakaub

Science 8Highest Average: Emma Lutkins & Mark AntonikExcellence in Science: Katlyn Pratt, Telona White, & Collin O’Hara

Social Studies 8Highest Average: Mark AntonikExcellence in Social Studies: Emma Lutkins


Perfect AttendanceGrade 7: Sarah Lutkins, Christopher Daum, Maeve Smith, & Kaitlin VanHoutenGrade 8: Mark Antonik, Emma Lutkins, & Rachel Culver

Physical Education Outstanding EffortsGrade 7: Michael Cabal & Renee ParkGrade 8: Daniel Mallon & Rachel Culver

Presidential Physical Fitness RecognitionGrade 7: Dylan Walawender, Sarah Lutkins, Jodie Jenkin, Jessica Morgan, Jacquelyn Huber, & Grace PerkinsGrade 8: Emma Lutkins, Zach Nickerson, Madison Dautrich, Katlyn Pratt, Chloe Pratt, & Carrie DeGraw

Middle School Awards & Recognition

SPRING BOARD


Math 8Highest Average: Mark AntonikExcellence in Math: Daniel Mallon, Rachel Culver, Carrie DeGraw, & Emma Wade

ArtExcellence in Art: Michaela Kustyn

Spanish IHighest Average: Telona WhiteExcellence in Spanish I: Rachel Culver, Mark Antonik, Emma Lutkins, Katlyn Pratt, Collen O’Hara, Madison Dautrich, Chloe Pratt, Victoria Lopez-Mazariegos, Macy Salico, & Shannon Sierzenga

English 8Highest Average: Emma LutkinsExcellence in English: Macy Salico, Shannon Sierzenga, Daniel Mallon, Carrie DeGraw, Emma Wade, Casey Drechsler, Olivia Gomes, Faith Heath, Jennifer Schenck, & Morgan MudgeExcellence in Reading & Writing: Rachel Culver, Mark Antonik, Katlyn Pratt, Collin O’Hara, Chloe Pratt & Telona White

2014-15 Honor AwardsGrade 7: Skyler Albino, Nichole Bouley, Hannah Calkins, Michael Clark, Christopher Ellinger, Allyson Farrell-Barnhart, Harley Hawker, Jacquelyn Huber, Leslie Jakaub, Ethan Koch, Hunter Patterson, Kyriah Russell, Shannon Simons, Elaina Sochan, Keyon Stokes, Steven Szozda, Kaitlin VanHouten, & Matthew Ward2014-15 Honor Awards (cont.)Grade 8: Kenedie Botindari, Madison Dautrich, Jeffrey Day, Erin Farr, Seth Gilmore, Blake Hahn, Michaela Kustyn, Victoria Lopez-Mazariegos, Morgan Mudge, Kian Russell, Morgan Steger, Alyson Walters, & Allison Winters

2014-15 High Honors AwardsGrade 7: Maeve Smith, Sarah McKay, Dylan Walawender, Christopher Daum, Jessica Morgan, Sarah Lutkins, Blandy Perez, Madelyn Walters, Jodie Jenkin, Emma DeGroff, Victoria Forgham, Gabriella Balog, Michael Cabal, Riley Cunningham, Zachary DeCaro, Allayna Dillon, Mason Gilbert, Kobe Haight, Nathan Irving, Renee Park, Grace Perkins, Hunter Pettit, Thomas Radley, Ryan Walter, Brittney Waters, Allie Wilmot, & Haley YorkeyGrade 8: Mark Antonik, Emma Lutkins, Telona White, Rachel Culver, Katlyn Pratt, Collin O’Hara, Chloe Pratt, Carrie DeGraw, Macy Salico, Shannon Sierzenga, Connor DeChick, Casey Drechsler, Dominic Gomes, Olivia Gomes, Faith Heath, Daniel Mallon, Zach Nickerson, Tad Patterson, Krista Reohr, Jennifer Schenck, & Emma Wade

2014-15 Highest Academic AverageGrade 7: Maeve SmithGrade 8: Mark Antonik


Kathryn Joy After Prom Committee:Our First Meeting - September 15 at the High School 7:00 p.m. Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month. Any questions, please feel free to contact Mellissa Quick at 315-255-2954 or 315-730-2582.

Orientations and Preview Days:Pre-K & Kindergarten Preview Day: Thursday, September 3 - 9:00 a.m.7th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, September 2 - 5:00 p.m.9th Grade Orientation: Tuesday, September 2 - 7:00 p.m.

School Supply Lists:Our school supply lists can be found on the website by going to your schools’ page at: www.unionspringscsd.org. Please call the High School office if you can not locate the document.

Attention Class of 2016:Senior and baby pictures will be due October 31, 2015. Any picture handed in after this date will NOT be guaranteed in the yearbook. Please make sure that senior pictures are on a CD or an actual photo. (The quality of the photo on a CD is much better, so it is preferred). Senior pictures need to have a 0.8 aspect ratio. The default image size is 640 x 800 pixels at 300dpi. If you would like the picture(s) returned, please put your name on the back. Any questions? Please contact Ms. Viscardi at [email protected] or call the high school office at (315) 889-4110.

Attention Class of 1966:The district would like to reach out to you for a future newsletter and district article. We would also like to personally invite you to next June graduation as part of your 50th year reunion. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Schools Must Provide Addresses Unless Parents Decline:The No Child Left Behind Act requires that school districts send address information for all high school seniors and juniors to the armed services for recruitment purposes. However, parents have the right to request that this information not be sent for their children. To make this request, please contact the High School Guidance Office at (315) 889-4124 by September 30, 2015 and your address will be removed from the list.

Announcements

Calling All Alumni:We want to hear from you!

Let us know where lifehas taken you after

graduation and howwe can best contact you

for future projects.

Please email:[email protected]


SPRING BOARD

Student Information Updates:Please make sure you keep all of your information up-to-date with our school offices. Student Information Updates were sent home in June by each of the elementary buildings. Information Updates for Middle and High School students will be sent with your student’s school schedule in August.

Attention Cayuga Elem. Students:Don’t forget to complete your summer reading log!Goals: Reading levels A-J - 15 picture booksReading levels K-Z - 5 chapter books (plus any picture books you like) If your goals are met, you will not only earn a charm, but you will be able to join the Principal’s Club. All forms will be entered in a drawing the first week in September. You can drop your reading logs off at Cayuga Elem. or the Springport Library at Union Springs.

Attention AJ Smith Elem Students:Remember to complete your RRR Challenge!- Run or walk a 1/2 marathon - 13.1 miles (over weeks)- Read 1,300 page (not all at once)- Right - 13 good deedsLog everything onto a calendar and be prepared to discuss your books! All successful completers will be treated to a pizza party and a movie when school resumes in September!

Please join Us:Cayuga Elem. Welcome Back PicnicFriday, September 18, 20156 - 7:30 p.m.AJ Smith Elem. Welcome Back PicnicFriday, September 11, 20156:00 - 7:30 p.m.Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided at each picnic. Please bring a dish to pass.The PTO/Booster Club will have school spirit items for sale at each picnic!


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Academy StartsCayuga Elem.

TUESSEPT.01 Open House

Cayuga Elem. (Pre-K & K)

TUESSEPT.08 First Day of

SchoolAll Schools

TUESSEPT.15 Open House

AJ Smith Elem.

WEDSSEPT.16 Open House

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