Long Lake Central School Newsletter

Kenneth Slentz - Superintendent Fred Short - Acting Principal

  

Superintendent=s Office - 624-2147 June 2004

Acting Principal Office - 624-2221

Long Lake Central School Newsletter is published irregularly by Long Lake Central School, PO Box 217, Long Lake NY 12847-0217

 

LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MISSION STATEMENT

"Long Lake Central School, with the support of families and

communities, will provide a safe and challenging environment which will enable students to achieve academic success and realize their full potential as creative and responsible citizens in the Adirondacks and the wider world."

From The Superintendent’s Desk…

As I write for this edition of the newsletter, the notion of enjoyably working outdoors has come to an end as our annual visitors have set in on us. The only saving grace from the blackfly is that we can sit and watch the Yankees takeover 1st place. However, given the pressing issues of the end of a school year, even the Yankees must take a back seat occasionally.

Testing

As we enter the testing time period for students, please be aware of the schedules that are sent home for a variety of reasons. First, encourage and help your child prepare for the test. This may entail listening to a reading passage, reading an essay, or quizzing on facts and concepts. Second, and regardless of age, be sure that your child is well rested. The 8 hour minimum for most of our students is critical during this time of year so that your child enters school alert and ready to study and/or test. Last, be sure that your child eats well. Although taking tests has not yet been associated with weight loss, it does require an enormous amount of mental energy that requires good fuel. A good dinner the night before and a good breakfast the morning of an exam can indeed make a difference.

Kid Time

In past letters, I have spoken to you about the need to practice manners with our children and the notion of service. This month I would like to challenge you to help improve your child’s attention. With an ever increasing amount of media coverage of this concept, the idea of attention or, more specifically, the idea of lack of attention is all but popular. Attention Deficit is common language today. But what is an attention deficit and what can be done about it? Taken literally, the meaning of the term is obvious. The solution, however, is less than obvious. In some children, attention deficit is indeed a chemical imbalance that requires pharmaceutical intervention such as Ritalin or similar drugs. In many more cases, the child has an attention deficit because they have never been trained to attend. To this end, have your child attend to a task, whether it be a chore, a book, or an assignment (not a TV program) for a minimum amount of time. For younger children, this may be only 10 minutes. For older students, this may be 20-30 minutes. Practicing attention then, just like any other skill, will ultimately lead to an improvement in "sticktoitiveness". Assuming attention will improve, though, will not always lead to such improvement.

Pesticide Application Notification

School Construction

Beginning shortly after graduation, the building will undergo a series of surgeries in the locker room, in the basement electrical room, and on each floor’s power panel boxes. As such, access to the building may require some patience. We do not yet know what the traffic patterns will be, but be assured that they will be well marked for safety. Further, there will be a couple of days, again, we do not know which days yet, where the building will be closed altogether as power will be cut and re-routed. The fitness center will be closed for the summer due to the concentration of work in that area. We expect that facility to open again in early September.

Farewell

Last, it is with regret and appreciation that we say farewell to 16 year employee Tom Hare as he is set to retire at the end of June. Tom has been a remarkable employee in that he has set very high standards for the upkeep of the building and, as such, always insures that the building is a great place to return to in September. Tom’s sense of humor, professionalism, and good coffee will be sorely missed. Best of luck to Tom in his well-deserved retirement.

Also, farewell and best of luck to our seniors. Things will be much different next year without the 7:00 a.m. concerts by Claire that we so look forward to, the daily visits from Pauly if for no other reason than to say, "Subdued?"(inside joke from 5th grade), the comedy and lightheartedness of Nik, the amazing dramatic flare of Anna (a.k.a "Juliet" in a former life), the giggles, stories and odd attachment to fish of Timber, the kindness and stories from Katie and the smile and work ethic of Heather. Each of these students has contributed to the betterment of our school and each will be sorely missed.

Lastly, farewell to Nils Gerloff – our inimitable exchange student who has been such a wonderful addition to our school this year. So long Nils and best wishes to you.

That is all for now. Thank you for your time and support and, most of all, thanks for your kids. We are very fortunate to have such a nice group!

Kenneth G. Slentz

Superintendent

 

VENUS TRANSIT – JUNE 8, 2004

Venus will be transiting the face of the Sun, this coming June 8th. The last time this happened was 122 years ago, on December 6, 1882. The next Venus transit will take place on June 6, 2012 and then not again until the year 2117. Don’t miss this exciting event. Weather permitting, Steve Durham will be set up on the Long Lake Town Beach around 6:00 a.m. with his telescope for public viewing. Only a small portion of the event will be visible, as the transit will be complete by 7:30 a.m.

  • Steve Durham

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    LIBRARY LINES

    By Sharon Waagner

    SUMMER READING PROGRAM:

    Once again, children ages 3 through 7 are invited to participate in the Long Lake Library Summer Reading Program. Our program is part of the New York State Summer Reading Program and our theme for 2004 is "New York is Read, White and Blue".

    The main objective of this program is to encourage children to read books they enjoy during the summer months. While the emphasis during the school year is on direct reading instruction, studies show that reading as a leisure activity is one of the most powerful tools to increase reading, comprehension, speed and vocabulary. Unstructured reading for pleasure of materials that children select themselves is extremely effective in promoting literacy, even when compared to direct reading instruction.

    This summer librarians and teachers have collaborated to create the "New York is Read, White and Blue" Summer Reading Book List. It includes books on a variety of topics so children can make their own selections and read at their own pace.

    The Long Lake Library encourages kids and parents to come to our library to register for the New York State Summer Reading Program. It is expected that nearly one million children will participate statewide.

    While our program is geared toward ages 3 through 7, older children are welcome to register and can help as library assistants while also keeping track of their summer reading choices. Each child will be given a reading record to track their reading. All who complete the program will be presented with a certificate and other prizes. Each session will include storytelling as well as crafts or games.

    School Librarian Sharon Waagner, assisted by Betsy Comeau will conduct this year’s program at the Town of Long Lake Library. The program will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays beginning on July 8 and concluding on August 12. Parents and children may register at the library. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Sharon Waagner at 624-3351.

     

    THANK YOU!

    I would like to extend my deepest gratitude and appreciation to everyone for their assistance with our library program as I recovered from my "spill!" All of your words of comfort, cards, drawings from students, and hard work with the library’s day-to-day operations meant a great deal. Special thanks to Tina Pine and Lynn Malerba!

    It is great to be back.

    HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR WEB LINK?

    As many of you are aware, Long Lake Central School has mounted a school web site. It is packed with information as well as photographs of events such as plays, field trips, and Family University Night. In addition, there are direct links to sites such as Alumni, Board of Education, Calendar, Handbook, Honor Roll, Menu, Sports, Staff and so much more.

    There is a link to our libraries as well. At this site you will find library information and procedures as well as pictures, catalogs, databases, and links to sites that can provide answers to many of your questions.

    By clicking on our catalogs, you will be able to search our collections for fiction, non-fiction and reference titles held in our elementary and high school libraries. Under databases, you will find direct links to databases provided by the local district as well as through links with the New York State Library to the NOVEL online virtual library.

    We have also established links to many unique almanacs, atlases, reference works, government agencies, news and weather sites. Included are Altapedia Online, Information Please, Biographical Dictionary, Library Spot, the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Adirondack Museum, U. S. agencies such as Census Bureau, Postal Service, and Department of State, and news agencies such as MSNBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN as well as the Paul Smith’s College Weather Station.

    All you need to do is go to http://longlakecsd.org/ and search the menu. You will enjoy the photos and be able to stay current on what is going on in our school. Happy browsing!

     

    ADIRONDACK LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVENTS

    Arts Center Open House – June 19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

    Start the summer by visiting the Arts Center to chat with staff, renew your membership, build a toy boat and meet some of the artists working with us this year. Join us at 2 p.m. on Main Street for Adirondack Kids! A 45 minute original production of music, theatre and humor depicting the characters, folklore, history and beauty of the Adirondack Region. The day’s events are presented in collaboration with the Adirondack Museum as part of the 14th Annual No Octane Regatta of Wooden Boats.

    Adirondack Kids! Family Theatre – June 19, 2 p.m., Suggested Donation: $5/person, $10/family

    Musicians Brian Chevalier and Neal Herr team up to present an original musical production depicting the characters, folklore, and beauty of the Adirondack region, including brief dramatizations of historical characters and the changes affecting the region.

    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE

    ORGANIC GARDENING PROJECT UPDATE

    The beds are in place thanks to community members, Vern Javes and Russ DeFonce, and faculty member, Gary Baker. The original design (Wynde Kate Keough of Earth Roots Landscaping) represents the rays of the sun with the center ray being constructed this year and the side rays in future years.

    Students in K-2 are sprouting marigolds and will plant them along the edges to help deter wildlife and also to outline the rays with a fire color. Grade 3 will be planting fall vegetables along with grade 4. We will be learning about companion planting as we dig in the soil. Grades 5/6 have filled the beds with topsoil, organic compost and peat moss. They will also be designing a set of melodic chimes under the tutelage of Mr. Baker and Mr. Gegenheimer. Various lengths, diameters and materials will be explored. This will introduce the metal and wind elements to our garden space, the earth, fire and wood elements being already present. Sounds like a learning experience, indeed! In the fall art classes, high school students will design a sculpture to be placed in the garden area and mosaic stepping stones for the garden pathways. Yeh, Ms. Gannon! It’s exciting to have the whole school getting involved.

    Next year, it is hoped that the technology department will be able to construct a composting bin so we can make our own organic compost from our kitchen scraps of fruits and vegetables.

    Organic seed is being used. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides will be placed in the garden. We are trying to deter wildlife through natural means-garlic, onion, marigolds and herbs. Whatever happens, we will problem solve for the following season and improve our efforts. We will all learn from this experience. Wish us luck!

     

     

    SUBSTITUTES NEEDED

    Long Lake Central School is in need of cafeteria and custodial substitutes for the upcoming school year. Please contact the school for an application.

     

    FITNESS CENTER HOURS

    The fitness center hours through June 25, 2004 are as follows:

    Monday – Friday - 6:30-7:45 a.m.

    Monday, Wednesday & Fridays – 3-7 p.m.

    Due to the this year’s electrical entrance upgrade and locker room renovation projects, the fitness room will be closed for the summer months.

    PARENTAL GUIDELINES

    21 MEMOS FROM YOUR CHILD

    Dear Parents…………….

    1. Don’t spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all that I ask for. I’m only testing you.
    2. Don’t be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it, it makes me feel more secure.
    3. Don’t let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages.
    4. Don’t make me feel smaller than I am. It only makes me behave stupidly "big".
    5. Don’t correct me in front of people if you can help it. I’ll take much more notice if you talk quietly with me in private.
    6. Don’t make me feel my mistakes are sins. It upsets my sense of values.
    7. Don’t protect me from consequences. I need to learn the painful way sometimes.
    8. Don’t be too upset when I say "I hate you." It isn’t you I hate but your power to thwart me.
    9. Don’t take too much notice of my small ailments. Sometimes they get me the attention I need.
    10. Don’t nag me. If you do, I shall have to protect myself by appearing deaf.
    11. Don’t forget that I cannot explain myself as well as I should like. This is why I’m not always very accurate.
    12. Don’t make rash promises. Remember that I feel badly when promises are broken.
    13. Don’t tax my honesty too much. I am easily frightened into telling lies.
    14. Don’t be inconsistent. That completely confuses me and makes me lose faith in you.
    15. Don’t tell me my fears are silly. They are terribly real and you can do much to reassure me if you try to understand.
    16. Don’t put me off when I ask questions. If you do, you will find that I stop asking and seek my information elsewhere.
    17. Don’t ever suggest that you are perfect or infallible. It gives me too great a shock when I discover that you are neither.
    18. Don’t ever think it is beneath your dignity to apologize to me. An honest apology makes me feel surprisingly warm toward you.
    19. Don’t forget how quickly I am growing up. It must be very difficult to keep peace with me but please try.
    20. Don’t forget I love experimenting. I couldn’t get on without it, so please put up with it.
    21. Don’t forget that I can’t thrive without lots of understanding love, but I don’t need to tell you, do I?

    Printed in the January 11, 1968 issue of the Yorktown, NY "Pennysaver".

     

    "The Senior Trip to Galveston Island"

    by Claire Black

    On Thursday, April 8th our senior class landed in Houston, Texas for the start of the trip we’d been working toward for six years.

    The day after we arrived, we headed south to Galveston Island and decided to take a duck tour to learn a little about the area. About 30 miles long and 30 miles wide, Galveston Island is divided into two parts. The eastern side is the city of Galveston, but on the western side are mostly open fields and giant homes. The southern seawall runs in front of the city and separates the road from the miles of beach and pier restaurants and hotels.

    After our expedition, we checked into the condominium that we’d rented for the week. It had a hot tub and two decks, one that was high enough to look over the house between us and the ocean. Then, we went to the Kehmah Boardwalk to shop and eat dinner in an Aquarium restaurant.

    On Saturday, we went to Houston’s Six Flags theme park and didn’t leave until a violent storm forced the park to shut down the roller coasters. The next morning, we returned to Houston to see Urinetown, a Broadway musical about a town that, as a result of a water shortage, charges its residents to use its only toilet. After the show, we had a big dinner at the Olive Garden and waddled into a Galveston movie theater to see The Whole Ten Yards. When we returned to the condo, a few of us ventured out on the beach to check out the dead jellyfish washed onshore.

    Johnson Space Center, also in Houston, was our next destination. It included a tram tour, where we saw the control center for the Apollo missions, training areas for astronauts, and rocket parts; videos about astronauts; activities for little kids (our highlight); presentations about the International Space Station; and displays of astronauts’ outfits.

    On Tuesday, we went to Moody Gardens, an attraction consisting of three pyramids: an aquarium, a rainforest, and a discovery center--really a building containing just a miniature golf course. The aquarium, with its stingray pool, overhead tanks, and penguin room, was our favorite part. Sticking with the theme, we dined that night at the Rainforest Café, known for its vine-covered walls, frequently active volcano, and moving gorillas and elephants.

    We rose early the next morning to go deep-sea fishing for what we later found out would be twelve hours. With approximately thirty-eight people on board and traveling about twenty miles per hour, we went sixty-three miles out into the Gulf of Mexico. Almost everyone from our group caught a fish, and many other people pulled in sharks. The water was calm, but we still felt the rocking of the boat while eating dinner at Joe’s Crab Shack afterward.

    On our last day, we explored a tall ship and a submarine, shopped in the old part of the city of Galveston, and saw a baseball game. The Houston Astros lost against the Milwaukee Brewers, but the crowd was still exciting.

    We can’t say we didn’t wish for Europe or Hawaii, but we seniors had a blast on our trip. There was plenty to do and see, and we enjoyed being all together. We’d like to thank Mr. and Mrs. O’Hara for being fun chaperones and specifically Mr. O’Hara for maneuvering a fifteen-passenger van so expertly all week. Also, thanks to our past advisors, most of all Mrs. Seaman for her great amount of time and effort. Last, thanks to the community, school, and our parents for enduring our endless knocks on your doors for fundraising.

     

    7th & 8th GRADE BOSTON FIELD TRIP

    The U.S.S. Constitution

    On the seventh and eighth grade field trip to Boston, Massachusetts we visited many areas of great interest and saw many sights in the process.

    Although the visit to the U.S.S. Constitution was not our favorite part of the trip, it was extremely interesting. The ship was deployed on October 21, 1797 for use against Barbary pirates. Out of six ships she is the only survivor. Her sister ships have all been scrapped.

    As we stood below deck we could almost feel what it was like when the ship was still in commission. Our tour guide explained the armament on the ship and who made up the crew of 450 men, including 55 marines and 30 boys who were the powdermonkeys for the men at the cannons. Their job was to bring cannonballs and gunpowder to the gunners.

    As well as being on the ship, we got to go to the gift shop at Old Ironsides Museum.

    The tour was very informative and interesting and we learned a lot from the experience.

  • David Andrews, English 8
  • Andrew Snide, English 8

    • Boston Museum of Fine Arts

    When my class and I went on our Boston trip we saw many sites and museums, one of them was the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

    There we saw a whole bunch of nice exhibits such as the Egyptian exhibit. Here there were statues and sculptures of princess heads, and also mummies and mummy caskets. There were Egyptian hieroglyphics on the wall, and we saw Egyptian jewelry that was made with green, red, and blue beads.

    In another section we saw a bowl and the bottom of it was made out of a human skull. There were also statues of Buddha and other gods. As we walked through the museum we saw people drawing some of the sculptures.

    I really liked this part of our Boston experience. I liked seeing the artifacts and hieroglyphics of Egypt. The part I liked most was the mummy exhibit.

    • Kathryn Gagnier, English 7

    The Boston Science Museum

    When we traveled to the Boston Science Museum we walked to a section in the museum called Hands On. There was a rope that you pulled to see if you could lift five hundred pounds.

    There was also a wall that you stood in front of and then pushed a button which took a picture of you. When you moved, your shadow would be on the wall.

    Next we wandered into a place called the Sun Lab and inside were a whole bunch of different plants and some fish in a tank. Most of the fish were immense and the rest were teeny. The plants were mostly green but one was purplish color and another was bright yellow.

    This place was really fun and I hope to go there again.

    • Leslie Farr, English 7

    The Dinner (Boston Field Trip, Cont.)

    It was Saturday night, the last night we were in Boston. There was a girl named Meredith who was upset because a kid had been ignoring her, but the kid had come to his senses and started paying attention to her again.

    In the meantime, everyone was starting to eat their dinner. The meals were exquisite. The chicken was cooked to profection. Then came the mousse. Hardly anyone ate theirs, so they gave it all to Alex Smith. Alex had eight dishes of chocolate mousse.

    That was the best night for me because there were four cute girls there, and it was the worst night for Alex, caused by the mousse.

    • Michael Hart, English 7

    THANK YOU THANK YOU

    On behalf of myself, Bill, and all our girls, please accept our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for all the wonderful support that was extended to our family at this very difficult time. For all the people who sent meals over for the girls, and for all of you that showed such understanding and support for what our girls were dealing with – words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation. Our family could not have done this without you! Many thanks again for everything!

    Sincerely,

    Beth, Bill, Rachel, Libbye, Amelia and Emily Powers

     

    GUIDANCE NEWS – JUNE

    Students in grades 9-12 have met with me to discuss possible course selections for next year, to review graduation requirements and to discuss post-graduate plans. Student schedules will be mailed home over the summer when the master class schedule is completed.

    PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF THE FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER Students in grades 7-12 will not be expected to attend school from June 10-23rd unless they have an exam or graduation rehearsal. All students in grades 8-12 are expected to attend school on June 15thfor Regents review day. Students in grade 7 will be taking the Tests of New York State Standards during this time. Mrs. Arsenault, Mr. Baker and Mr. Short will send home information on test dates and times. Please note the transportation and cafeteria information on the bottom of the test schedule.

    The class of 2006 is scheduled to take the PSAT exam October 13th here at school at 8 am.

     

     

     

     

     

    BOARD MEETING MINUTES

    SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

    APRIL 26, 2004
    • Treasurer’s Reports were accepted.
    • The Business Manager, Mr. James Bateman, reported there were no nominating petitions received for the Board of Education seat being vacated by Mrs. Vickie Plumley. The election will be determined by write-in ballot.
    • Construction contracts were executed between Long Lake Central School and the firms of Dow Electric, Inc., Skelly Contractors, Inc., and Ritchie Brothers for the Locker Room Reconstruction and Electrical Service Upgrade projects.
    • Mrs. Gail Seaman, received tenure in the area of Teaching Assistant, effective September 1, 2004.
    • Mr. Kevin Austin was appointed unpaid coaching assistant to the Athletic Director.
    • The Board cast it’s vote in the annual BOCES member election for Brian Farr, Thomas MacDonald and Thomas O’Bryan.
    • The Board approved the tentative BOCES administrative budget for 2004-2005.
    • The next regular board meeting is Monday, May 3, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

     

     

    BOARD MEETING MINUTES

    REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

    MAY 3, 2004

    • The minutes of the March 25, 2004 and April 26, 2004 board meetings were approved.
    • The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by the annual budget hearing at 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
    • Mr. James Bateman stated that budget brochures had been distributed to board members.
    • Under SEQRA requirements, the Board assumes responsibilities as Lead Agent for the proposed Technology/Home & Careers reconstruction project.
    • Under SEQRA requirements, the Board declares a Determination of Non-Significance for the proposed Technology/Home & Careers Reconstruction project.
    • Mr. Bateman is receiving quotes for a security surveillance and lockout systems.
    • Mr. Kenneth Slentz, Superintendent, reported 67% of kids in grades 4-12 are on the honor roll.
    • The Board approved CSE recommendations.
    • Mr. Slentz reviewed enrollment projections through the 2009-2010 school year.
    • The Long Lake/Newcomb hockey team took top honors in a tournament at the Lake Placid Olympic Arena.
    • Positive feedback was received on the recent French class field trip to Montreal.
    • The middle school Boston field trip will depart May 6, 2004 and return May 9, 2004.
    • The Board gave consensus to a proposed revised Senior Trip program and asked the superintendent to press on.
    • Mrs. Maureen Lynch, Science teacher, received approval to bring students to the next level of the Envirothon competition at SUNY Morrisville since the students won the Hamilton County competition.
    • Special praise was given to the students in the school play American Beauty and to Mr. Tom Gegenheimer, long term substitute music teacher, for his help with the play.
    • Tina Pine was recognized for her involvement in the PARP program, District Planning Committee and as a teaching assistant in the classroom. Bernice Burnham and Gail Seaman were recognized for their success in Family University Night. Jim Pine was recognized for his exceptional classroom work.
    • The Board moved to consolidate selected sports teams with Tupper Lake CSD for 2004-2005 school year, as needed.
    • In response to a question, Mr. Slentz stated that Education Law prohibits home schooled children from interscholastic participation.
    • Mr. Slentz received approval to attend the Rural School Conference in Cooperstown, July 11-13, 2004.
    • The Board, on a request from Town Supervisor Greg Wallace, will consider revising its bi-monthly meeting schedule so as to not conflict with Town of Long Lake board meetings.
    • The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Thomas Hare, Head Custodian, effective June 29, 2004.
    • The Board agrees to protect and indemnify Mrs. Barbara Hollenbeck, 4th grade teacher, in matters related to Gagnier vs. Long Lake CSD and Barbara Hollenbeck, and in People of the State of New York vs. Barbara Hollenbeck.
    • The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. James R. Beardsley, Technology teacher, effective June 30, 2004.

     

     

    BOARD MEETING MINUTES

    REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

    MAY 11, 2004
    • Minutes of the May 3, 2004 meeting were approved.
    • The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. The June regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
    • Treasurer Reports, Warrants and Budget Transfers were approved.
    • The Seniors gave a report to the Board of their senior class trip to Galveston Island, Texas.
    • Mr. Michael Farrell will be this year’s graduation guest speaker.
    • CSE recommendations were accepted.
    • The Board is favorably inclined to continue its support of Phase II of the rink project next year.
    • The CSEA contract for the period July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007 was accepted.
    • Ms. Jessica Plumley was approved for summer custodial staff employment.

     

     

    BOARD MEETING MINUTES

    SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET HEARING

    MAY 11, 2004
    • The Board dispensed the reading of last year’s budget hearing minutes.
    • Mrs. Patricia Gibbs, President of the Board, welcomed everyone to the hearing then turned the meeting over to Mr. Kenneth Slentz.
    • Mr. Slentz welcomed all and introduced Board members and the Business Manager. He stated the Laws of 1997 required district’s to conduct their annual budget vote and election on the third Tuesday in May, with a public budget hearing held at least seven days prior. The annual vote will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2004 from 2-8 p.m. in the cafeteria.
    • Mr. Slentz introduced Mrs. Vickie Plumley and Mr. Jules Comeau to speak as they are both running as write-in candidates for the open Board seat.
    • Mr. Tom Bissell read a letter expressing various concerns relating to declining student enrollment.
    • Mr. James Bateman presented the 2004-2005 budget in the traditional three component format of Administrative, Program and Capital Expenses. Estimated tax rate will increase by 1.59%.

    Full board minutes are available in the Main Office during regular school business hours and are available on-line at

    www.longlakecsd.org.

     

     

     

     

    LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL ANNOUNCES

    VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN AWARDS

    We are pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s Valedictory and Salutatory awards are Claire Black and Annalee Pratt

    Claire is valedictorian with an average of 96.98. She plans on attending Baldwin Wallace College where she will major in English and piano performance. Claire has been active in the school participating in band, choir, drama productions, soccer, basketball, weightlifting, student council, spirit week committee and prom committee. She is an accomplished musician who has performed at All-State Symphonic Band, Area All-State Orchestra, Crane Youth Music, Adirondack Music Camp, Tanglewood Institute and the Brevard Music Center. She has been nominated for several awards including the St. Lawrence University Augsbury Scholarship, the University of Rochester Humanities and Social Science Award, the Kodak Young Leaders Award and the Clarkson University High School Achievement Award. She has participated in the St. Lawrence Writer’s Conference, the Alfred University Creative Writing Institute, the New England Young Writer’s Conference and the Pen in Hand Writer’s Conference. She is a winner in the Great Adirondack Young People’s Poetry Contest. She is a member of the National Honor Society and her class secretary. Claire has volunteered with the Parents as Reading Partners Program and has raised money for the Hephzibah Children’s Home. She is the daughter of Michael and Cindy Black of Long Lake, NY.

    Anna is salutatorian with an average of 94.54. She plans on attending Weslayan University in Connecticut where she will major in modern languages. Anna has been active in school activities including class president, spirit week committee, student council, PTSA, soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, girl’s ensemble choir and school drama productions. She has volunteered for the local library, the Parents as Reading Partners Program and the girl scouts. Anna has helped organize a Reed to Feed Program in the elementary and taught French to the 3rd graders. Anna has been nominated for the Henry Wells Scholarship and the Student Sage Award at Russell Sage College and is a member of National Honor Society. She has participated in Presidential Classroom. Anna is the daughter of Valerie Galvagni and Donald Pratt of Long Lake. Congratulations to both girls! Their school community is very proud of their accomplishments.

     

    Long Lake Central School
    P.O. Box 217
    Long Lake, NY 12847-0217

    Administration

    Kenneth Slentz, Superintendent 624-2147

    Fred Short, Acting Principal 624-2221

    Main Office 624-2221

    Board of Education

    Patricia Gibbs, President

    Brian Farr Vickie Plumley

    Hallie Bond Michelle Hamdan

    James Bateman, Clerk of the Board

    ECR WSS

    POSTAL CUSTOMER

     

    WILL GEIGER SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!!!

    The Will Geiger Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that two winners have been chosen to receive basketball camp scholarships this summer.

    Applicants demonstrated their willingness to participate in team sports and be ambitious team players by submitting an essay explaining what sportsmanship and teamwork means to them. They also had to be enrolled or intending to enroll in a summer sports camp.

    As many of you are aware, Will who was a member of the Class of 2008, passed away during the summer of 2003. His classmates established this fund and included the monies raised by Will toward their senior trip. Additional funds have been raised through donations as well as Geiger Ball, played during halftimes of basketball games. Will’s love of the sport as well as his appreciation for the benefits of attending summer sports camps helped us establish the purpose for this scholarship.

    This year’s recipients are Andrew Snide and David Andrews. Both boys plan to attend the Basketball Camp at Potsdam this summer. We congratulate the winners but we would also like to thank our other applicants and encourage them to apply again next spring. Judging by the content of all of the essays, it is no wonder that Long Lake teams are repeatedly recognized for their good sportsmanship. The scholarship is open to all middle school students. It is our plan to award two scholarships each summer.

    If you would like to make a donation to this scholarship, please send contributions to Mrs. Vickie Snide, Assistant Business Manager at Long Lake Central School. Checks should be made out to the Will Geiger Scholarship Fund.