made the event so spectacu-

lar.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Yours truly,

Jean J. Regan, Ed.D.

Principal

Dear Parents,

During this time of cele-

brating Thanksgiving, I am

thankful for the wonderful

support we receive for our

school from members of our

school community. Volun-

teers pop popcorn, sell items

at our school store, sell tick-

ets for the Junior High Musi-

cal, serve on committees, and

chaperone activities. Our

PTA provides funding for

many school activities.

Teachers spend time mentor-

ing students and working with

students after school. Thank

you to our parents for read-

ing with your student, helping

with homework and projects,

and modeling appropriate

behaviors that lead to good

citizenship.

Report cards will be avail-

able through PowerSchool on

November 18. If you have

questions about grades,

please contact the appropri-

ate teacher. If you have diffi-

culty accessing your account,

please contact Mr. Hennigan

(chennigan@caz.cnyric.org or

655-5303).

Congratulations to our

Junior High Musical cast and

crew. What an awesome

performance and showcase

for our talented students!

Thank you to our directors

and supporting adults who

Registration

and information

packets will be

available No-

vember 1 in the

main office at

Burton Street

and the Middle

School for stu-

dents in grades 3-7 who are

interested in the Cazenovia

Community Ski and Snow-

board Club at Toggenburg

Ski Center this winter. Reg-

istration will take place

through November 28th.

The fee for the program

includes a pass good for

Fridays for the entire ski

season and other discounts.

Bus transportation and les-

sons will be provided on six

consecutive Fridays begin-

ning January 6. Please con-

tact Lisa Senehi at the High

School (655-1370) if you

have any questions.

Principal’s Message I N S I D E

T H I S I S S U E :

Ski & Snow-

board Club

1

Health Office

Hype

2

School Medi-

cation Up-

3

David Lowen-

stein

3

Seussical Jr.

Photos

4

Music Dept. 6

Student

Leaders

6

PTA 6

Calendar 7

Cazenovia Community Ski & Snowboard Club

Middle School Messenger N O V / D E C 2 0 1 1 A T R A D I T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E & E Q U I T Y

P A G E 2

All 11 year old

students in 5th

grade should get

the Tdap

vaccine. It is a

mandatory

requirement

before entrance to

6th grade

Health Office Hype I encourage everyone to get the flu

vaccine as that is the best way to pro-

tect yourself and your loved ones from

the flu. The next best way is to wash

hands frequently with soap and water

for a minimum of 20 seconds. Hand sani-

tizer can also be used. Everyone should

keep their hands away from their eyes,

nose and mouth as those are the main

ways viruses enter the body, also the

main way viruses are spread. Chewing

on a pen or pencil and then putting it on

the desk spreads germs to the next per-

son who touches the desk.

Covering a cough or sneeze is essen-

tial in protecting others, use a tissue

which is then discarded, or your elbow.

Wash again!! Disinfect surfaces such as

desks, tables, door knobs, faucet han-

dles, phones, refrigerators, remote con-

trols, steering wheels any surface that

multiple people touch.

A new toothbrush is essential after

the flu or even severe cold symptoms. I

have a supply of tooth-brushes, so have

your child stop in if they have recovered

from an illness and purchasing a new one

is a problem.

The following information is based on

requirements from the State Education

Department:

1. Accurate attendance records must be

maintained. Therefore, all students who

are absent, tardy or leaving early need to

have a written excuse with the date,

child’s full name, specific reason (sore

throat, Dr./Dentist appointment, hair

appointment, piano lesson, etc.) and the

parent’s signature. I really appreciate a

call at 655-1332 when your child is ab-

sent. This does not take the place of a

written excuse, but is beneficial in letting

me know that your child is safe at

home. All absence excuses are due the

day your child returns. If you know your

child will be absent for an appointment or

a vacation etc., please send the note to

the office ahead of time.

2. If your child needs any medications

during school hours or for modified

school sports (prescription, over-the-

counter, inhalers, etc.) the proper forms

have to be completed and on file in the

health office. Cough drops are the only

thing your child can carry without a par-

ent and doctor note. Self carry paper-

work must be completed for Inhalers in

back packs that go to the sitters, sports

etc.

3. A current physical (signed by a NYS

Physician) is required on all 7th grade

students, all children new to the Cazeno-

via District, and all students due for a

Triennial Review. This physical should be

done by your Pediatrician or Family Doc-

tor as he/she best knows your child. Both

sides of the physical form must be com-

pleted. A physical done after school be-

gins in 6th grade is good for that year and

is still acceptable for the 7th grade physi-

cal. It is not acceptable for modified

sports where the physical expires in one

year.

4. All 11 year old students in 5th grade

should get the Tdap vaccine. It is a man-

datory requirement before entrance to

6th grade

If you have any questions or concerns

please call me at 655-1332. Thanks,

Diane Belton RN

M I D D L E S C H O O L M E S S E N G E R

Medications in School Update

P A G E 3 A T R A D I T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E & E Q U I T Y

More information on

medications in school. Please

read and teach your child

about their medications -

they should know all this

information about meds they

take at school or on field

trips. For a child to self

carry their Inhaler they need

to be self directed, they also

must be self directed to have

a teacher carry their meds

on a field trip. Self directed

means your child can identify

their med by color/shape,

name. Tell purpose of med,

know correct dose and

when needed during the day.

Describe what happens if the

med is not taken, refuse the

med if they have concerns,

take the correct pill dosage

out of their bottle or direct

a teacher to do so.

auditioning and rehearsing

and gave tips on how to suc-

ceed as a theatre performer.

His story captivated our

students and the session

ended with Mr. Lowenstein

applauding our performance

of Seussical’s opening num-

ber “Oh the Thinks You

Can Think!”

Syracuse University and

Cazenovia College profes-

sor Davis Lowenstein re-

cently met with the Cazeno-

via Junior High cast of Seus-

sical Jr. to talk about his ca-

reer as a professional

actor in New York City.

Mr. Lowenstein, a singer,

actor and dancer was a

member of the original

2000 Broadway produc-

tion of Seussical. The

Musical, based on the

works of children’s au-

thor Dr. Seuss, was a

product of a workshop

initiated by composer

and lyricist Stephen

Flaherty and Lynn

Ahrens.

Mr. Lowenstein ex-

plained the process of

Local Broadway Artist Meets with Cast of Seussical Jr.

His story

captivated our

students and the

session ended

with Mr.

Lowenstein

applauding our

performance of

Seussical’s

opening number

“Oh the Thinks

You Can

Think!”

Scenes from

Seussical Jr.

Music Department Notes The Middle School Music De-

partment would like to invite

you to our annual Winter Con-

cert. This event will be held on

December 8th at 7:00 PM in the

High School Auditorium. The

Middle School Orchestra, Junior

High Orchestra, 6th Grade Band,

Junior High Band, 6th Grade

Chorus and Junior High Chorus

will all be performing. They look

forward to providing you with

exciting entertainment this holi-

day season!

For parents of 7th Graders,

we would like to remind you of

the concert attire. Ladies should

dress in all black. While the gen-

tlemen should wear black pants

and shoes and a white shirt with a

tie. Thank you for helping us cre-

ate an exciting concert experi-

ence!

Seventh Grade Student Leaders Named Our first group of student

leaders has been selected. The

Student Leader program is de-

signed to develop student re-

sponsibility by having 7th grade

leaders encourage others to fol-

low school rules. Student Lead-

ers set, by example and monitor-

ing, appropriate behaviors in the

lavatories, on the playground, and

in the hallways. Any inappropri-

ate behaviors are reported to the

teachers or the principal. Our

Student Leaders also act as rep-

resentatives for their homerooms

to discuss school wide concerns

and special activities. They meet

regularly to address ideas in a

modified form of student govern-

ment.

Congratulations to: Brendan

Coffey, Janie Kempf, Cole Strong,

Molly Carges, Joanna Seeley, and

Megan Henderson

PTA News Thank you to all the fami-

lies that have supported the

Cazenovia Middle School PTA

by becoming members. To

day, we have over 120 mem-

bers. Remember, if you have

not purchased a membership,

you still can. Membership

forms are available in the Mid-

dle School Office.

Yearbooks must be ordered by

January 31, 2012.

Remember to “Like” us on

Facebook. Look for us under:

Cazenovia Middle School

Reminder: Our fundraiser orders

are arriving on November 17th

and will be sent home with your

student.

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Break

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Break

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1/2 Day Parent

Conferences

5-8 Concert

7pm

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1/2 Day Staff

Development

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Interim

Reports

on-line

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Break

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Break

November/December

2011