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Kevin O. Crampton - Superintendent Fred Short - Acting Principal
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Superintendent’s Office - 624-2147 February 2006 Acting Principal Office - 624-2221
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www.longlakecsd.org
To close or not to close…that is the question. One of the trickiest parts of this job is deciding when to close school, when to delay the beginning of the day or when to end the day early. Another factor in our area is how drastically the weather can change from one community to the next. It is better to err on the side of safety and veteran school superintendents tell me we are lucky if we make the correct decision 50% of the time.
With these thoughts in mind I felt it was
important to let you know what goes into this decision making process. The first concern of course is always the
safety of our children and our staff.
The watch usually starts the night before based on local weather
reports. Early the next morning the
phone is buzzing with calls to and from the road crews, neighboring school
superintendents and staff. A decision needs to be made by
I have been told
The month of January is a good example of how
making the decision to delay or close is critical to the operation of the
school. Mandated state testing emphasizes the need to administer mandated
assessments on time. January 9-13 was grade 3-5 ELA testing and January 17-20 was the scheduled
grade 6-8
Dismissing school early is debatable. The common thought is, if students are here,
and there is heat and light they are safe. Also, some parents may not be able
to make arrangements to get their children on short notice of an early
dismissal. It is best to follow a normal schedule. These decisions are not made in a moments
notice and consideration is given to every circumstance.
If we do a one hour delay on Pre K days, Pre K
can follow the normal schedule. If we do
a 2 - hour delay, Pre-K will be cancelled for that day. If you have any thoughts or concerns with
this process, please contact me directly.
I would also like to note the fine turnout for
the Long Lake winter carnival that I observed.
The weather did not cooperate fully for a winter carnival, but the
spirit of the town was evident and we enjoyed a rousing fireworks display. Kudos to all that made the winter carnival a
success.
On January 24th @ 7 PM there was a
Q&A session on affordable housing (not to be confused with low income
housing) at the town hall. I have attended one of their meetings and I am
interested in the project the town is trying to bring along. Even if you are not eligible, your presence
at town and school meetings can only help spread correct information. I see
this as having a positive impact on our school and community, I hope you do
too.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Crampton
Superintendent
Guidance News
New
Notification of Rights under FERPA (annual)
The
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students
over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the
student’s education records.
Parents
and eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student’s
education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for
access. A written request that
identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect should be submitted to the school
principal. The principal will make
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time
and place where the records may be inspected.
Parents
and eligible students have the right to request the amendment of the student’s
educational records that the parent or eligible student believes are
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy
rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible
students who wish to ask the school to amend a record should write the
principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and
specify why it should be changed. If the
school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible
student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision
and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for
amendment. Additional information
regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible
student when notified of the right to a hearing.
Parents
and eligible students have the right to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure
without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational
interests. A school official is a person
employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support
staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel);
a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the school
has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using its own
employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or
therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in
performing his or her tasks. A school
official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon
request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of
another school district in which the student seeks or intends to enroll.
Parents
and eligible students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the Long Lake Central
School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that
administers FERPA are:
Family
Policy Compliance Office
U.S.
Department of Education
400
Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington,
DC 20202-5920
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Adirondack
Community College has hundreds of excellent programs for adult personal and professional development offered throughout the
year in workforce development, computer training, home improvement, gardening,
hobbies, arts & crafts, writing/literature, summer enrichment, music,
financial planning, fitness and self-actualization/improvement. Many are one-day programs offered at a very
reasonable rate. We get catalogs for
these courses each semester in the Guidance Office or you could request a
course catalog by contacting ACC at 743-2238.
Seniors should be working on
their federal financial aid form. This
should be filed as soon after January 1st as possible. They should also be busy filling out
scholarship applications forms.
Long Lake Graduates
still attending college – Don’t forget to call the Guidance Office and
request your Klue Scholarship Application for this year. This scholarship must be applied for
annually.
Juniors will be attending the
annual shadow day in the Glens Falls area on March 22nd. This event is organized and sponsored by the
Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and we appreciate their hard work. Students spend the day at a workplace related
to the field of their choice learning about the job and meeting with people at
the worksite.
Don’t let
scholarship opportunities pass you by!
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New York State Scholarship Programs The
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
is New York's largest grant program. It helps eligible New York residents
attending in-state post-secondary institutions pay for tuition. TAP grants
are up to $5,000, based on the applicant and family NYS net taxable income.
Start the TAP application process using the FAFSA. The
Aid for part-time Study (APTS)
program provides grant assistance for eligible part-time students enrolled in
approved undergraduate studies. The
Child of Veteran program provides
grant assistance to students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces
during specified periods of war or national emergency. Memorial Scholarships provide financial aid
to children, spouses and financial dependents of deceased firefighters,
volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical
service workers who have died as the result of injuries sustained in the line
of duty in service to the State of New York. Student must establish
eligibility by submitting a Memorial Scholarship Supplement. (For study in
New York State) The
NY Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow
Scholarship is given to one student from every public and non-public
school that applies. (For study in New York State) New
York State offers scholarships to new
members of volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance squads. For
study in New York State. Applications may be obtained by contacting the
Scholarship Unit at 1-888-697-4372. New
York State Regents Health Care
Opportunity Scholarships are awarded annually to students studying
medicine or dentistry in New York State. Information
about applying to any of these scholarships is available at www.hesc.com. Students
pursuing a career in one of several professions may be eligible to apply for
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Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per
year for up to 4 years of study or up to 5 years in certain programs.
Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate or graduate students, depending on
the program.
Students must study full time and be
matriculated in an approved program of study in NYS, be a NYS resident and U.S.
citizen. Selection is prioritized for
those who are economically disadvantaged, members of a minority group
historically underrepresented in the chosen profession or enrolled in or
graduated from an opportunity program such as SEEK, College Discovery, EOP or
HEOP.
Upon completion of study, the student
must work as a licensed professional 1 year for each annual payment received.
Employment must be in the studied profession and must be in New York State.
If the student does not begin practice within 1 year of program completion,
s/he will be required to repay twice the amount of all scholarship monies
received plus interest.
Apply by requesting an application and
further information from:
NYS Education Department
Bureau of HEOP/VATEA/Scholarships
Education Building Addition
Room 1071
Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 486-1319
“Songs & Stories of the Adirondack Work and
Workers”
Logging camps and mining towns were found
throughout the adirondacks in the late nineteenth century. Dangerous conditions, long hours, and low pay
characterized the work of lumberjacks and miners. Museum Educator Christine Campeau will share
historic photographs from the museum’s collection and present stories of life
in logging camps. Musician Lee Knight
will sing traditional ballads of logging camps, mining towns, and Adirondack
communities. Museum Members and children
of elementary school age or younger are admitted without charge. Admission for Non-Members is $3.00. For more information call The Adirondack
Museums @ 518-352-7311.
**** February 19, 2006
at 1:30 p.m. @ The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake****
****February 26, 2006 at
1:30 p.m. @ The Lake Placid Center for the Arts in Lake Placid****
LLCS
DISTRICT DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December
7, 2005 Regular Meeting
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Approval
of the November 9, 2005 meeting Minutes as amended.
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Next
meeting date scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in
cafeteria.
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Bryan
Geiger gave a presentation to the Board on the Junior National Young Leaders
Conference in Washington, D.C. for which he attended with financial support
from the Board.
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Approval
October, 2005 Treasurer’s Reports.
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Approval
of Warrants #10 and #11.
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Comprehensive
Budget Status Reports and Tax collectors Report were reviewed.
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The
Board will continue the joint venture project at the Geiger Arena at the
original obligation of $30,000 until it is exhausted.
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Approval
of the annual independent audit as presented by Reece & Associates, for the
2004-2005 school year.
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The
Budget Information Worksheet was reviewed.
Discussion took place on a new bus and extending our roofing warranty.
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Approval
for the Superintendent to sign a letter of intent with Leonard Bus Sales to
purchase a new 48 passenger bus, upon voter approval in May 2006. Bus 20 will be traded in.
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Fifth
Grade Social Studies test results ranged from 77-98.
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The
High School students went to see Of Mice and Men in Lake Placid. Students will be going to see Phantom of the
Opera at Proctor’s Theater in February.
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Parent/Teacher
Conferences were held last month. Next
year the high school may do a “Follow Your Child’s Schedule” format.
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First
Quarter Honor Roll was presented.
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Hamilton
County Soil & Water Conservation members presented awards to this years
winners: Prudence Dechene, Jillianna Miller, Margaret Smith, Kelsie Adams,
Melissa Clark, and Bryan Geiger.
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Approval
of a side letter of agreement with the Long Lake Teachers' association
appointing Rose-Marie Ordway as computer/technology coordinator for the
2005/2006 school year.
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Approval
of ten 2 hour sessions of Adult Ed “Bakerball” beginning Tuesday’s in January
2006 from 7:15-9:15 p.m.
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A
2006 Yearbook timeline was presented to the Board. The PTSA has also offered to help the
Yearbook club should they need it.
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The
District Planning Committee is looking to produce a color brochure informing
potential community newcomers about our school district.
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Items
discussed while in Executive session were personnel issues, faculty contract
negotiations, and CSE Recommendations.
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Approval
of CSE Recommendations.
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The
Board accepted the resignation of V. Lynn Malerba as Co-Advisor to the Outing
Club.
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The
Board accepted the retirement of Charles R. Farr as part-time school bus driver
effective December 31, 2005.
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The
Board appointed Charles R. Farr as a substitute bus driver.
LLCS
DISTRICT DRAFT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January
12, 2006 Regular Meeting
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Approval
of the December 7, 2005 and December 16,2005 Board meeting minutes.
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Next
Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the
cafeteria.
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Melissa
Clark reported on the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington,
D.C. for which she attended with financial support from the Board.
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Michael
Farrell commended Ms. Michelle Gannon and the Art students for the mural
painted on the trophy case in the cafeteria.
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Approval
of November & December, 2005 Treasurer’s Reports.
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Approval
of Warrants #12 and #13.
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Comprehensive
Budget Status Reports were reviewed.
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BOCES
Annual Election and Vote will be Monday, April 24, 2006.
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Dept.
of Health Cafeteria Inspection Report was presented.
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The
Budget Information Worksheet and a first look at the 2006-2007 school budget
was reviewed.
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A Field trip
has been planned on February 9, 2006 for students to see Phantom of the Opera
at Proctor’s Theater.
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The
winners of the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation Field Days
contests are shown in the recent edition of the Hamilton County News.
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ELA
Testing has begun for students in Grades 3-8.
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Hamilton
County Trailblazers program activities were presented to the Board.
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The
2006 Yearbook timeline is being followed and is on time.
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The
Building Condition Survey needs a few adjustments, and then the final product
is to be submitted to NYS Education Dept. by January 15, 2006.
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The
Senior Class Trip to California is finalized and a review of their plans was
presented.
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Items
discussed in Executive session were personnel issues and faculty contract
negotiations.
By Deborah Havas
The New Year has begun and Family and Consumer Science classes continue.
Home and Career Skills has started a large unit entitled Foods and Nutrition. We’ll be looking at the components of healthy eating and how to keep our cooking experiences safe and sanitary. We’ll be learning the names of various kitchen tools and the terms used in recipes. Of course we’ll learn about the different ways recipes may be written and how to follow them. We’ll be cooking up various recipes and finalize with our very own cream pie, made individually from scratch, crust and all. Yum! Yum! Each student will take his or her pie home. Be sure you get some!
Before
Christmas, the two Food Science sections participated in a candy exchange. Plates were made up for the administration
and secretaries as well as their own. I
hope you got to taste some! I felt the
quality was excellent. In January, each
designed his/her own Food Science Experiment to answer some question that each
have been wondering about. How will
different amounts of vanilla affect Chocolate Chip Cookies? What effect will butter, margarine or
shortening have on Blondies? How will
the use of different flours-white flour, whole wheat flour or oat flour-affect
a Basic Muffin recipe? In making Peanut
Butter Cookies, how will the use of granulated sugar, brown sugar or
confectioner’s sugar affect the final product?
I am anxious to see the results (and taste them, too), listen to the
explanations, and hear the conclusions reached with reasoning as to why each happened
as it did. A written report will be
handed in and an oral presentation will occur before the class.
In
Working with Children, Brooke Armstrong wrote and illustrated a children’s book
entitled, “Where is Johnny’s Snowman?”
The audience which she selected to write for was grades 1/2. When she read it to them, they were
delighted! Now on to learning about and
planning some nutritious snacks that Kindergartners can make themselves as we
explore the area of Tots and Nutrition.
Introduction to Gourmet Cooking had Will Cortis
planning, preparing and serving his final dinner to four guests in the Family
and Consumer Science room. The menu
included an appetizer- fresh vegetables and tortilla strips with a
tofutti/salsa dip. The entrée was
Lobster Newburg with Italian-Style Spinach and Maple-Glazed Turnips. We ended the meal with Hot Apple Spice and
Cinnamon Diamonds a la crème with melon balls.
Will has developed a flare for presentation ideas. Nice job, Will!
Sharon
Waagner
LIBRARY
NEWS
Congratulations to Hayley
McCottery and Kailah Armstrong, our December prizewinners. Each month the library has a drawing for
prizes. Each time a student in grades 1
through 6 files a book report with the library, their name is entered in a
monthly drawing. The December prizes
were headset radios while the January prizes will be animal posters.
Congratulations are also in
order for Meg Smith and Jessica Pitcher who recently joined the Library Hall of
Fame by reading 25 books since September.
The district goal is for each student at the elementary level to read 25
books within the school year. The
library supports this goal by offering incentive prizes. In addition, charts are maintained outside
the Elementary Library where students may check on their status. Book reports
are filed with Mrs. Waagner and prizes are awarded at 10, 18 and 25 books. We invite you to stop by the Elementary
Library where a slide show is on display, which features the pictures of our
winners at the three levels.
PARENTS
AS READING PARTNERS
Our annual Parents as Reading
Partners (PARP) program will take place during the month of March. By the end of February, information packets
will be sent home with students in grades K through 6. This year’s theme will be “I love New York.”
Parents or guardians are asked to spend at least 15 minutes per day for at
least 5 days per week reading with their child.
Reading could also be done with older siblings or babysitters. Students will have weekly time sheets where
time will be recorded. Parents are asked to initial these sheets and the sheets
are due in on the following Monday.
There are weekly prizes and incentives for students who return their
slips on time. In addition, we are busy
planning the annual Family Fun Night that will take place on Friday, March 31.
On that day students that are enrolled in PARP are invited to stay after school
and to participate in a variety of games and activities. We also include
sustained silent reading times. Parents
are invited to join us for supper and to participate in games and activities
following supper. The evening ends at 8
p.m.
SCHOLASTIC
BOOK FAIR
Our second Book Fair for the
year is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 9 through Tuesday, March 14. This is a great time to find some new books
to share with your child during PARP, to buy some special additions for those
Easter baskets, or to stock up on birthday gifts. Funds raised by our book
fairs are use to purchase books and incentive prizes for students participating
in PARP and other reading programs.
By
Mary Hall
The
first and second graders have elected new officers for the next marking period.
They are as follows:
President- Austin Pierce,
Vice President- Jessica Pitcher,
Secretary- Joao Santos,
Treasurer- Ethan Bush and
Classroom checker- Mynga Santos.
These two classes are working
very hard and have progressed nicely. We are already more than half way through
the math programs. The first graders are through 3 of their 5 reading books. We
are learning how to write complete sentences with proper punctuation. This will
be very handy when we write our final reports on animals that they have chosen
to study in our science class. We are doing the animal part of the living
things unit and working on a properties unit as well. In health we are using
the Great Body Shop lessons and are learning about different parts of our
bodies and the jobs they do.
There is a lot for these youngsters to learn in
the course of a year. As their teacher I strive to keep them on target while at
the same time remembering that they are young children and need time to be young kids. It isn’t always “book” learning going on in
my classroom, we try very hard to use different games and activities to
practice skills they need to be able to do.
The kids seem to enjoy the chance to learn through play. I can’t imagine
why. Can you?
I am also proud to announce that
all of the first and second graders are more than half way through their
required 25 outside reading books. They are supposed to read at least 25 books
by the end of the year and we have three students that have already read more
than 25, one that is at 21 and the other that is at 14. They will all reach
their goals for sure and I wouldn’t be surprised if we were the first classes
to accomplish that goal. Parents, if your child is reading at home remind them
that they can bring those books in for credit as well. Good readers help
produce better students!