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Long Lake Central
School Newsletter
Vol. 9 No. 3 Kenneth
Slentz – Superintendent Office # 624-2147 November 2003 Karin
Cook – Acting Principal Office
# 624-2087 SEASON IS HERE! GO LAKERS! |
By Tina Pine
In Library Skills classes, the First Grade students read a variety of stories about Johnny Appleseed. We read both fiction and non-fiction pieces to help us identify and understand the characteristics of each kind of writing. We then wrote our own fiction piece about the adventures of Johnny Appleseed.
One day, Johnny Appleseed was canoeing on a stormy river and going down a little waterfall when a H-U-G-E fish bit his boat and broke it in two. The fish swallowed Johnny and all of his apples. Johnny took his apple seeds and planted them in the fish’s tummy. He then blocked the gills with apples by building an apple wall so that he could escape. When he got out of the fish, he took down the apple wall so that the fish would be okay. He never canoed on that river again and had to build a new boat.
· By Stephen Lamos
· By Curtis Seaman
Johnny Appleseed was looking for a place in the forest to plant apple trees. He got in danger when he saw fire from lightening on a tree. He chopped down the tree and put the fire out. A giant came out and roared at Johnny to leave his forest. The giant was taller than the ceiling and looked like a vampire with pointy teeth. Using a shovel, Johnny pushed apples at the giant and found a huge rubber band to make a sling shot with apples. Johnny hit the giant in the face with the apples. This made the giant throw-up ten hundred times in a row and fall backwards on the pointy mountains. The giant slid down the mountains and got slivers from the trees.
· By Henry Sandiford
Johnny Appleseed found a wounded wolf that he kept for pet. He carried the wolf over the hills to help him build a house on a big rock so it would be safe. Then they built a boat and had to wrestle bears. Johnny named the wolf "Leopard Boy”. The wolf grew up and helped to protect Johnny Appleseed and helped him plant apple trees.
· By Ben Geiger
Johnny Appleseed went into the forest to look for an animal for a pet. First, he found a hungry, hungry bear! This was not a good pet because it tried to eat him! Then he found a hummingbird who pinched him with its’ beak! He wanted a different kind of pet. Then he found a baby raccoon munching on a big, juicy apple. Johnny Appleseed picked up the raccoon and took him home. The raccoon grew bigger every day. He ate all different kinds of fruit-bananas, peaches, grapes and apples. He was a good pet for Johnny Appleseed. When the raccoon was all grown up, Johnny set him free.
· By Danielle Risley
Johnny Appleseed was working in one of his apple orchards when it started snowing. He tried to get home. It was 8 miles away. The wind and snow were blowing so hard that it blew Johnny Appleseed away. He got lost. When he landed, he held onto a tree so that the wind wouldn’t blow him into the air again. It finally stopped snowing and blowing and Johnny Appleseed was able to find his way home.
· By Cynthia Gagnier
The class would like to extend their appreciation to everyone who has supported the Will Geiger (sports) Scholarship Fund.
We would also like to thank everyone who supported our Joe Corbi pizza kit sale. The kits are to be picked up on Wednesday, November 5 between 3 and 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria. This was a popular fund-raiser and we hope to repeat it annually. Monies raised by our class have been designated to support our senior trip.
The Class of 2004 thanks all who purchased cider, apples, potatoes and honey at the Harvest Festival and from Class of 2004 members. We still have honey available in 1 # jars and will have that and cookie mix gift jars for sale at the Christmas Craft Fair.
Many thanks to everyone who supported our recent Scholastic Book Fair. It was our most successful yet, grossing over $2200. With the profit we will be adding to our collection as well as purchasing incentive materials for library events. Such events include Parents As Reading Partners, Welcome to School Books for new students, and Student of the Month in Morning Program to name a few.
The elementary and high school libraries have added over 400 new books this fall. Many of our elementary picture books and young adult fiction are award-winners and have already found eager readers. The books are released to our readers over the course of the year. A list of just a few of the books include:
Elementary library:
Stuart at the Library (Stuart Little)
School picture day - Plourde
Get ready for second grade - Danziger
Anna’s corn – Santucci-Anna
When lightning comes in a jar – Polacco
Crispin: the cross of lead - Avi
The Journal of Jedidiah Barstow (Oregon trail)
World Almanac for kids
Guinness Book of Records
How to do homework without throwing up
The grapes of math (mind-stretching math riddles)
DK Guide to Dinosaurs
Fireboat: the heroic adventures of the John J.Harvey New York
Caught by the sea – Paulsen
High school selections include:
The Crucible
Death of a salesman
Robinson Cruesoe
Arthur: at the crossing places – Crossley-Holland
The journal of Sean Sullivan – transcontinental railroad
The journal of Patrick Seamus Flaherty – Marines in
Ender’s Shadow – Card
The number devil: a mathematical adventure
A prayer for Owen Meany
Rats – Zindel
The princess tales series
A child called it
Growing up in the great depression
Growing up in World War II
Hang time:days and dreams with Michael Jordan
The new dictionary of cultural literacy
Six days in October (crash of 1929)
With their eyes: September 11th – the view from a high school at ground zero
The day the sky fell: a history of terrorism by Milton Meltzer
When bad things happen to good people
World War I – life in the trenches
We have also added to our professional collection. Some of the titles are:
Curriculum partner
Nonfiction matters
Independent reading
Teaching reading in social studies, science and math
Understanding teenage depression
Please remember that local residents may also borrow from our libraries. We also remind our readers that the gift of books for birthdays, holidays or special occasions is a gift that will keep on giving.
I use homeroom time to distribute articles to students on various issues regarding careers, college and financial aid. At times, I will send home copies of some of these articles to make sure that parents receive the information. Otherwise, I hope to encourage student responsibility in planning for their goals after high school.
Seniors have received articles on understanding the college admission and application process, a guide to financial aid due dates and web sites, the importance of college visits and extracurricular activities, college research tools and test tips and the value of work related internships. I have met individually with each of the seniors and they seem to be on a good track for completing post-graduate plans. Remember that college visits should be completed by the end of October, application writing should be done in November and we want to send out all applications by Christmas break. Students should have spoken to teachers about needed recommendations to be turned in to me. Any students who need to retake the SAT or ACT college board exams should have registered for fall testing already.
Juniors have received a guide to financial aid due dates and web sites, info on the importance of college visits and extracurricular activities and info on college research tools and test tips. Juniors will be taking the PSAT on October 22nd and the ASVAB on November 6th. Info on these test dates went home to parents on September 9th and has been discussed with students. Registration forms for the SAT and ACT college board exams will be given to students later this month.
Sophomores and Freshmen have received information on available programs in vocational education, the process of choosing a future career and various magazines with articles on careers and college. Each student in the school can use the online Discover program to access information about colleges, majors, careers, military options, apprenticeships and vocational education.
Please make sure your high school student keeps track of their activities including sports, music, academic awards, student conference, volunteer work and paid work. These all help in the college application and financial aid process. If you have questions, please call the Guidance Office at 624-5330.
The Class of 2006 would like to thank everyone who helped make our pumpkin sale a success. The pumpkins, corn stalks, and hay bales were popular at the town sponsored Harvest Festival.
We are beginning our next fundraiser early in November. We will be taking orders for Christmas trees and wreaths that will be delivered for pickup at the Christmas Craft Fair on December 6, 2003. There is an order form included in this newsletter that can be mailed to the school or your may call Mrs. Seaman at the school at 624-4229 or Tina Burnett at 624- 4421.
Our class is in charge of the Christmas Craft Fair this year. If you would like to reserve a table space for the craft fair please call Mrs. Seaman at 624-4229 during school hours or Tina Burnett at 624-4421. The space fee is $15.00 per table and we need your reservation by November 28.
The class appreciates your support and hopes you will come to the craft fair on December 8!
CLASS OF 2006
CHRISTMAS TREES & WREATHS
ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL
LLCS classes of 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 joined forces to sponsor the Halloween Carnival on Saturday October 25, 2003. The event was free and started out with lunch in the cafeteria at noon. From 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. the gym was a buzz of activity with costumed kids and adults enjoying all the hard work the classes put into making this carnival the best ever.
LLCS classes of 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 would like to thank the generosity of local businesses and teachers who contributions made this free event possible.
Our sincere thanks to:
Gregg Wallace Construction
Long Lake Real Estate
The Corner Motel
Adam’s Plumbing & Heating
Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department
LLCS PTSA
Hoss’s Country
Corner
Town of Long Lake Parks & Recreation Dept.
Marge’s Monograms
The Adirondack Hotel
Charter One Bank
Mt. Treasures
Day’s Wholesale
Longview Lodge
Natural
Beauty
Adirondack Blarney Stone LLC
Northern Borne
Shear Images
Long Lake Diner
Kickerville
Mobil
Mr. & Mrs. Pine
Mrs. Hollenbeck
Adirondack Museum
On Tuesday, October 21st K through 4th grades went to L.P.C.A. in Lake Placid to see “The Bremen Town Musicians.” The show was presented by the Crabgrass Puppet Theater using marionettes and shadow puppets. We thought it was funny because the puppets chased each other and fell down a lot. Another funny thing was the modern music they used, the way they talked and the clothes they wore in this old tale.
After the show the puppeteers showed us how the puppets worked. There was also a lady who interpreted the show in sign language. It was a lot of fun watching her sign.
The show was so good we thought each puppeteer must have had six arms!
We all love to go to shows like this. Margaret Grade 3
SECOND GRADES TRIP TO RULF’S ORCHARD
We went on a field trip to Rulf’s Orchard in
We went on a field trip to Rulf’s pumpkin patch and on a wagon ride pulled by a tractor. My favorite part was when we each picked our own pumpkin. On the ride there, Ranya and I sat on the side of the wagon. On the ride back Ranya and I sat on the middle of the wagon. There was a wild bunny and there were bees there. Jazmin
We went to Rulf’s Orchard. We went on a wagon ride and we got to pick our own pumpkin because they had a pumpkin patch. Mr. Rulf had apples there to. My favorite was picking our pumpkins. We saw three baby cows which are also called calves. Some kids saw a wild bunny. There were lots of bees there too. There were lots of good pumpkins. I really liked it. Ranya
SEPTEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Seth Hart who was picked to be the September student of the month because he is nearly always considerate and respectful of his friends and teachers. He asks politely for what he needs whether it’s food in the cafeteria or extra help in the classroom and then he waits patiently. He always tries hard to listen and understand what he’s asked to do.
Seth knows how to focus on his work when he’s supposed to be working and how to save his playing for playtime.
We are all proud of Seth!
The Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department congratulates the 18 students who participated in the recent Fire Prevention Week poster contest. The decision to select first and second place was difficult, as all of the posters were excellent.
First place winners will receive a $20 gift certificate from Hoss’s Store. Second place winners will receive $10 gift certificate from Hoss’s. Due to the difficulty in selecting third place winners from the remaining posters, the Fire Department has decided to declare all of them as third place winners. The students in third place will receive a free movie rental from the Kickerville Station. The posters are on display outside the high school library. Please congratulate the winners when you see them.
The winners are as follows:
First place: Henry Sandiford, Ranya Hamdan, Margaret Smith, Melissa Clark, and Emily Powers.
Second place: Cynthia Gagnier, Jazmin Piraino, and Cara Seaman.
Third place: Ben Geiger, Steven Lamos, Danielle Risley, Curtis Seaman, Kailah Armstrong, Prudence Dechene, Rachelle Frost, Arthur Jennings, Christine Risley, and Emily Waters.
Congratulations to each and every one!
Down under, kids are great, all is well and I promise to get an article together for December.
The big news today is my first Adult Ed. offering, Basic Power Tool Woodworking. A simple corner shelf will be constructed while you learn about woodworking tools and safety.
Future classes will be offered, and this class is a prerequisite for future individual projects. The course will consist of 14 sessions. The cost is $10 per person and about $20 for materials. Starting date is Nov. 3. Nov. dates will be Nov. 3,4,6,12,13,18,19, and 20 subject to revision. The class is limited to the first 6 people.
Call 624-2221 or stop by the school office to sign up or get a full course description.
· Mr. Rick Beardsley
BOXTOPS AND INKJET CARTRIDGES HELP PTSA
The PTSA can turn box tops and used printer cartridges into cash! Please save your “Box Tops for Education” from the labels of General Mills food products, as well as used ink cartridges from your computer printer. A collection basket is located in the school office for these items. Thanks!
LLCS students were in for a special treat recently when New York State Senator Betty Little visited our school. Senator Little eagerly held classes on September 29th, for students in grades 3-6 and then met with high school students. She used the New York State Senate web site to show the students how government works. Using a catchy story to capture interest, Senator Little showed students what fun games, puzzles and color pages one can download from the web page.
Senator Little also spoke to the students on how and why she became interested in a political career. Saying she has 6 children and 6 grandchildren, the former schoolteacher became involved in local politics and was elected assemblywoman and then senator. She warmly answered questions directed to her and one student remarked after that she was like a real mom and teacher!
Long Lake Central School thanks Senator Little for coming to our school and teaching us how to use the NY State Senate web page. To learn more about the NY Senate web page and to access the Senate Kids site, go to www.senate.state.ny.us and click on Senate Kids on the sidebar.
From the Superintendent’s desk…
Gathering from the ice buildup on my window, summer appears to have slipped away making way for what promises to be a long Adirondack winter. Those of us who are not Adirondack natives also use this time to whine excessively about how cold it is here. In an attempt to prepare for the inevitability of both of these occurrences, we are offering a number of activities at the school that are sure to make even the truest whiner appreciate the winter months. Those offerings are:
Fitness:
Beginning November 1st, the Christine Snide Memorial Fitness Center will be open from 6:30 until 7:45am daily and from 3:00 until 7:00pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This is being done on a trial basis in response to the community’s request. The trial period will last until March 1, so please take advantage of this time. Please remember to fill out your forms that were sent, or stop in if you do not have them. During this same time, hall walking is also available as an alternative to those slippery early am sidewalks.
Also in the realm of fitness, Ms. Burnham is offering a Pilates class, Ms. Keough is offering yoga, and Mr. Baker will be offering adult fitness classes and the ever popular “Bakerball” which is a twist on what some of you know as volleyball.
Shop:
Again, in response to your requests, Mr. Beardsley will be offering a basic project/basic maintenance program for adults in the shop in the weeks ahead. Information will be enclosed in this newsletter.
Skating:
At this point, we are on track to have an on-land ice rink at Mt. Sabattis ready for this winter. The warming/concession/meeting building is next to be constructed and volunteers will be sought to assist in this project. If you are interested in helping, please call the school and leave your name and number with one of the ladies in the office or with me. The Community Ice Rink Committee which consists of David Olbert, Lew Plumley, Dick Dechene, Brian Farr, Hallie Bond and me has met weekly to continue the planning and development of the overall area. To this point, all of the work has either been done by volunteers, namely Pat Gibbs, Brian Farr and Gregg Wallace, or by the town water and highway departments. Please take a moment to thank these folks, especially Pat, for their selfless work.
Program news:
In the music program, we are very proud of Kodee Olbert and Claire Black for their accomplishments. Both of these very talented students have been selected to Regional Area All-State with Kodee representing us in the chorus (bass) and Claire in the orchestra (flute). Congratulations to both students!
In the art program, we are, as always, fortunate to have Michele Gannon working her magic with our students. A walk down the main floor of the building is testament to this as it has been turned into a veritable art gallery. Come in and take a look! Miss Gannon continues to take the art program in very promising directions and has increased her high school class from 4 students 3 years ago to 22 students this year. The research that supports a strong art program is alive and well at LLCS.
I am very proud of the educational program that LLCS offers, but am always of the mindset that we can do better. Through our professional development and reflective classroom practices, we continue to raise the bar for our students, faculty and staff.
Legislative News:
Both of our state representatives, Assemblywoman Sayward and Senator Little have been logging a number of hours in the North Country with an admirable amount of time in Long Lake. Senator Little joined us for a morning last month and became the 1st senator in the staff’s memory to have visited the district. We look forward to an ongoing and growing relationship with the Senator. Assemblywoman Sayward has been remarkably helpful in our quest for joint school and town ventures, namely the push for distance learning and high-speed T1 internet capabilities. Mrs. Sayward is indeed showing her dedication to and understanding of the rural communities of the Adirondacks.
So again, another summer passes and another winter sets in. I encourage all of you to join us in our quest to battle cabin fever and to continue to provide the best possible programs for our community and our kids.
Long Lake Central
School
P.O. Box 217
Long Lake, NY 12847-0217
Administration
Kenneth Slentz,
Superintendent 624-2147
Karin Cook, Acting Principal 624-2087
Main Office 624-2221
Board of Education
Patricia Gibbs, President
Brian Farr Vickie Plumley
Hallie
Bond Michelle Hamdan
James Bateman, Clerk of the
Board
LLCS Phone Numbers
Main Office 624-2221
Business Manager 624-3721
Guidance Office 624-5330
Health/Dis.
Learning 624-4229
Music Dept.
624-2087
Physical Ed. Dept.
624-2078
HS Librarian 624-3875
Cafeteria 624-2075
School Fax 624-3896
Psychologist’s
Office 624-2146
The LLCS Lakers finished their season with a hometown victory against the southern division champs Minerva/Newcomb with a 2-1 win on October 10, 2003. Both goals were scored by senior, Anna Pratt, with an assist from Leah Lamos on one.
This year has been a rebuilding year for the Lakers. Our biggest challenge has been developing offensive strength and teamwork. Many coaches and officials have noted the improvement of the Lakers in the second half of the season. We finished with 1 win, 6 losses and 1 tie.
Team members include:Chelsey Wallace, Alex Holton, Timber Armstrong, Nicole Andrews, Sarah Lamos, Heather Black, Brittany Billings, Claire Black, Katie Smith, Anna Pratt, Rachael Croy and Coach Bernice Burnham.
