Long Lake Central School Newsletter is published irregularly by Long Lake Central School, PO Box 217, Long Lake NY 12847-0217
www.longlakecsd.org
Dear District Residents:
Kudos to all our students and to Ms. Stoutenburg on a fine performance of
Romeo and Juliet. For those of you
that missed it, the play was a spoof on Romeo and Juliet and our “veteran
troupe” of Dave Andrews, Andy Snide and Alex Holton complimented newcomers Erik
Arsenault and Beth Conkey nicely. Lydia
Wilson was outstanding in the lead role of Juliet and fine supporting roles
were turned in once again by Felicia Cortis, Alex Smith, Sierra Olbert, Colleen
Nerney, Hannah Lamos, Elizabeth Hamden and the hysterical Ben Austin. Making their first LLCSD performance were
Arthur Jennings, Emily Waters, Seth Hart, Zach Ruland and Meg Smith.
As with any fine performance the success could not have been complete without the help behind the scenes. Helping this year were Michael Hart, Gary Adams, Melissa Clark, Kaylie Miller, Chelsey Wallace and Leah Lamos. Staff members Michele Gannon and Louisa Woodworth did much of the set design, Tony Clark, Eric Hample and Pat Skerrett helped with set construction and Monica Parent ran the Hair and Make Up salon with help from Kristin Allen, Tina Burnett and Nancy Wallace.
Mrs. Waagner was the
prompter and devoted many hours to practice and refining the actions of the
characters. Mrs. Waagner has also
announced she will retire this year and the board accepted her resignation,
with regret at its February meeting.
Vickie Plumley has
resigned from the Board of Education due to a change in her professional
career. Vickie accepted a position as a
speech Therapist at Tupper Lake that began in September. Vickie has served the LLCSD since 1999 and we
will miss her experience and insight and wish her all the best in her new
career. The board has accepted this
resignation with regret and anyone interested in running for the school board
may contact Vickie Snide directly at 624–2221 ext 207.
Budget Time: The budget
vote is just around the corner and right now we project around 2.88% increase
overall, 1.15% on the tax levy and a tax rate of 7.03. The budget hearing is scheduled for May 8,
2007 and budget brochures will be available the week before.
Play Ball: The Long Lake
boys and girls Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball teams have combined with
Indian Lake this spring. At this time we
are discussing future sports mergers due to the fact it is becoming
increasingly difficult for us to field full teams. Any future mergers are pending board
approval. If you have any questions,
please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Kevin O. Crampton
The
Health & Wellness committee would like to thank all that helped make this years’
community wellness night a success. If you didn’t make it you missed a great
meal prepared by Karl Geiger and Stacy Howe as well as various presenters who
had session offerings that gave great information. We would also like to thank the Wesleyan
Youth Group and the teens that provided childcare for the evening. The
committee appreciates the input and comments about the night and the ideas for
future offerings. If you have a suggestion for a future offering call the
school at 624-2221.
If you
are interested in adult volleyball and have a preference for co-ed ladies or a
men’s only class let us know by calling the school at 624-2221.
Many who attended the Family ‘U’ Reiki presentation have expressed a desire to learn more about the art of Reiki “hands on”. Suzan McDermott has offered to come back to train those interested in learning more about Reiki. The all day class will be limited to 20 people. Cost will be $50 plus Suzan suggests you acquire a book entitled Essential Reiki by Diane Stein. Please call the school at 624-2221 or 4229 with your name and phone number to sign up for this class. The date will be scheduled after interest is determined.
BOARD PETITIONS
AVAILABLE
AT LONG LAKE
CENTRAL SCHOOL
Petition
forms for the nomination of candidates for the office of Board Member of the
Long Lake Central School are available in the District Office.
Candidates for the School Board must be at least 18 years
old, be qualified voters of the district and be able to read and write. They do not have to be taxpayers. Not more than one member of a family can be a
member of the Board of Education. No
employee of the school district is eligible for the post. Candidates also must have been a resident of
the district for at least one year before election.
The May
15, 2007 vote will have two board seats on the ballot. One trustee seat is available to fill the
vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Ms. Hillarie
Logan-Dechene, a member of the Board of Education. The term of office for this trustee seat is
five (5) years. The second trustee seat
is available to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ms. Vickie
Plumley, a member of the Board of Education.
The remaining term of office for this trustee seat is two (2) years.
Completed petitions must be
returned to the District Clerk in the Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on
April 16, 2007.
Long Lake Parent-Teacher-Student Association P.O. Box 10
Long Lake, NY 12847-0010
2007
Peacemaker Award
Given in
Memory of Will Geiger (1990 - 2003) By the Long Lake Parent-Teacher-Student
Association
The Long
Lake Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) has established an annual award
in memory of student Will Geiger. We
believe to truly cherish our children, we must applaud academic success and
athletic prowess, but also kindness, fairness, politeness…qualities that make
us decent human beings; qualities that may be taken for granted or go quietly
unsung. As such, the Peacemaker Award
will be presented to a Long Lake Central School student in grades 7-12 who
exemplifies some of the personal qualities and strength of character for which
Will is so dearly remembered.
The PTSA
is calling for nominations of candidates for the Peacemaker Award. Nominations (of a 7th – 12th
grade LLCS student) may be made by a LLCS faculty member, staff person, student
in grades 7 -12 or parent; as well as by a community member (adult or student
grade 7-12). Nominations must be made in
writing on the form supplied (see next
page); anonymous nominations will not be accepted.
A Review
Committee has been established to consider each nomination. This committee consists of representatives
from the Long Lake PTSA, LLCS Student Council, LLCS Faculty, LLCS
Administration, and LLCS School Board.
The PTSA Executive Committee will make the final decision. Nominations will be kept confidential.
The
recipient of the Peacemaker Award will be honored at an awards ceremony at the
end of the school year. A plaque with
the name and year of each award recipient is displayed in the school building.
Nominations for the 2007
Peacemaker Award must be received in the PTSA mailbox (in the LLCS Main Office)
in a sealed envelop marked peacemaker award,
no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2007.
Long Lake Parent-Teacher-Student
Association
P.O. Box 10
Long Lake, NY 12847-0010
NOMINATION OF
CANDIDATE FOR THE
2007 PEACEMAKER
AWARD
Given in Memory of
Will Geiger (1990-2003)
Name of
Candidate:______________________________________________________
Name of
Person Nominating Candidate:______________________________________
Address
of Person Nominating Candidate:____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Telephone/Email
of Person Nominating Candidate:_____________________________
Describe
the qualities of the candidate, which make him/her a fitting recipient of the
Peacemaker Award. Use examples to show
how the candidate displays personal integrity; for example, is the candidate
kind, cooperative, fair, encouraging, helpful, constructive, respectful,
generous, diplomatic? Describe instances
in which the candidate has demonstrated these or other qualities of a “good
person”. Attach additional sheets as
needed. Please type or print clearly.
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Music News
Thank
you, everyone who helped to make the play a success! The students worked hard and they did a great
job (see picture)!
Everyone
who participated in the Essex Sr. All-County Festival played and sang
wonderfully! We had several students chosen to participate and even had some
students who were given special recognition at the festival. Felicia Cortis was chosen to sing a solo with
the Mixed Chorus. Andy Snide, Alex
Smith, and Ben Austin were chosen to perform in the Band in addition to their
original performing group.
Next on
our music calendar is the NYSSMA Solo-Festival.
Many of our students ranging from grades 4-12 have been preparing vocal
and/or instrumental solos to perform for the NYSSMA judges. It will be on Friday, March 30th
at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam.
After
NYSSMA Solo-Festival, the next two music events do not occur until May. On May 18th, the Jazz Band will be
participating in the 1st Annual Lake Placid Jazz Festival and later
in the month, there will be the Memorial Day Parade.
Students
in grades K-6 have been participating in weekly guidance classes since the
beginning of January. In kindergarten
and 1st grade, students participate in activities aimed at
increasing their social skills and their ability to work together as a
team. Students in grades 2-6 have been
participating in activities to help them explore different careers and their
own interests. The career goal for
elementary students is to learn about jobs they may have never heard of, learn
more about what people do at their jobs and to learn more about what the student
likes, is good at, or thinks is important in the career area they pick.
Students
in grades 6-9 have been invited to participate in a Career Fair at the Glens
Falls Middle School in the evening on Wednesday, April 4th. This fair is an opportunity for students to
talk to and see presentations by over 70 employers. Students can find out what different types of
jobs are available in the surrounding areas, what kinds of activities people do
at these jobs, how many jobs are available, salaries, skills and education
needed, etc. Students have been asked to
have permission slips signed and returned in advance, so we know how many
interested students will be going on the trip.
Juniors
will be participating in the annual Career Experience Day in the Glens Falls
area on Wednesday, March 28th.
The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event. Students fill out applications to spend a day
shadowing an employer in a career that interests them. The Chamber places students with local businesses
based on their expressed interests. This
year, our students have been placed at the Glens Falls City Fire Department,
the Darrin Fresh Water Institute in Bolton Landing and the Spa Studio at Union
Square.
Former Long Lake Graduates: If you are going to college,
please remember to contact the Guidance Office for a Klue Scholarship
application. Any graduate of Long Lake
Central attending college is eligible for this wonderful scholarship. Applications must be submitted every year by
May 1st and can be obtained by calling the Guidance Office.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
UPDATE
At the
season-ending coaches’ meeting of the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference, the
girls received individual and team honors.
Chelsey Wallace earned second team all-star status and Felicia Cortis
earned honorable mention. The team won
the sportsmanship award for the 8th consecutive year.
As of this writing, 29 of our
elementary students in K-6 are participating in the Parents as Reading Partners
Program. This program will end on April
2 and a full report on our activities and celebrations will be included in the
next newsletter. In the meantime, thank you from the heart to all of our
parents, faculty, and high school students who have supported our efforts once
again and to all of the students who faithfully recorded and reported their
reading times.
Don’t let scholarship opportunities pass you by!
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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) 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
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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 a 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
Annual Notification of Rights Under the Protection
of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
PPRA affords parents certain rights
regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for
marketing purposes, and certain physical exams.
These include the right to:
1.
Political affiliations or beliefs
of the student or student’s parent;
2.
Mental or psychological problems
of the student or student’s family;
3.
Sex behavior or attitudes;
4.
Illegal, anti-social,
self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5.
Critical appraisals of others
with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6.
Legally recognized privileged
relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7.
Religious practices, affiliations,
or beliefs of the student or parents; or
8.
Income, other than as required by
law to determine program eligibility.
1.
Any other protected information
survey, regardless of funding;
2.
Any non-emergency, invasive
physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered
by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health
and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or
any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and
3.
Activities involving collection,
disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing
or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
1.
Protected information surveys of
students;
2.
Instruments used to collect
personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or
other distribution purposes; and
3.
Instructional material used as
part of the educational curriculum.
These rights transfer from the parents
to the student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State law.
Long Lake Central will directly notify
parents of students who are scheduled to participate in any such activities or
surveys as noted above and will provide an opportunity for the parent to opt
his or her child out of participation of the activity or survey. Parents will also be provided an opportunity
to review any pertinent surveys.
Parents who believe their rights have
been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5920
Sue
Virostek
If
reading is about mind journeys, teaching reading is about outfitting the
travelers, modeling how to use the map, demonstrating the key and legend,
supporting the travelers as they lose their way and take circuitous routes,
until, ultimately, it’s the child & the map together & they are off on
their own.
Long Lake Central School District Draft Board
Meeting Minutes, February 8, 2007 Regular MEETING
ü Approval of the January 11, 2007
meeting minutes.
ü Next meeting date is scheduled
for Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
ü Approval of the December 2006
Treasurer’s reports.
ü Approval of Warrants # 14 and #
15.
ü Comprehensive Budget and Revenue
Status Reports and Budget Transfers were reviewed.
ü The 2007-2008 school year proposed
budget was reviewed.
ü Approval of CSE Recommendations.
ü Accepted, with regrets, the
resignation of Mrs. Sharon Waagner, effective June 30, 2007.
ü Approval of Ms. Kelly O’Brien as
a substitute pending fingerprint clearance.
ü Approval of surplus inventory
items dated 2/1/07 for disposal.
ü Approval of Adult Education
classes to be held once per week, two-hour sessions, beginning 2/26/07 through
4/5/07.
ü Approval of the previously
approved Craft Club to be held once per week instead of bi-weekly through
4/5/07.
ü Items to be discussed in
Executive session; employment of a particular person and collective bargaining
negotiations.
ü There will be a Special Board of
Education Meeting on March 22, 2007 at 7 p.m. in the high school library.
Official
Board Minutes are available in the Long Lake Central School Business Office
during normal Business hours.
Long Lake Central School District Draft Board
Meeting Minutes, March 8, 2007 Regular MEETING
v Approval of the February 8, 2007
meeting minutes as amended.
v Approval of the next regular
meeting date rescheduled to Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the
cafeteria.
v Approval of the January 2007
Treasurer’s Reports.
v Approval of Warrants # 16 and #
17.
v Comprehensive Budget and Revenue
Status Reports and Budget Transfers were reviewed.
v The 2007-2008 school year budget
was reviewed.
v Mrs. Vickie Plumley announced her
resignation from the Board effective March 30, 2007.
v Superintendent Conference Day
will be March 16, 2007.
v Approval for payment of ½ of the coaching
stipend per Indian Lake Central School faculty contract for the baseball and
softball season 2007.
v Approval of payment to David
Olbert, per the faculty contract, for coaching the LLCS student baseball and
softball players on dates when Indian Lake students remain at their own school.
v Approval of Jules Comeau as
nominated for a three year term beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010 on
the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES Board.
v Appointment of Stephanie Howe and
Rita Mitchell as election inspectors for the May 2007 vote.
v Approval of Kevin Crampton to
sign the Memorandum of Understanding with our auditor Larry Reece for the June
30, 2007 audit.
v Approval of the 7th
and 8th grade field trip to Washington, D.C..
v Approval of CSE Recommendations.
v Approval of elementary craft club,
not to exceed eight sessions.
v Approval of prom to be held at
Garnet Hill Lodge combined with Minerva, Newcomb, and Indian Lake Central
Schools on May 12, 2007.
v