Superintendent’s

Corner

The year is ending, and this is a great time to reflect on what we have accomplished for the year and then make decisions on what we may want to change for the upcoming New Year. As always, my mind goes to family first and then to the personal changes that I need to make. I am sure many of you are doing the same. I do ask that when you are thinking of family, you include their education. What is something you can do to ensure that your child realizes that you value their education and help them to see the importance of doing well? For those of you who have a child that struggles, you may make a resolution that you will have better communication with your child’s teacher to help you understand their challenges and what you can do to aid them in becoming more successful. The teacher may be able to give you ideas on how to help your child, even if it is a subject that you have forgotten, or never took. Your interest alone will show them that you care and find it essential. You may also be a parent that has a student that does very well. Over the years, I have come to see some students with the lowest confidence in their academics are the same ones that are getting high grades. They feel that they should/could do better. Parents may not even be aware that their child feels this way. Make sure if your child is doing well, you celebrate and let them know what a great job they are doing. As adults, we think they know how proud we are of them, but they still need to hear it. Also, as you talk to your children about their education, do not hesitate to tell them where along the way you might have struggled. Letting

them know that Math or English for you was hard in high school lets them know that it’s okay to find things difficult, but then share what you did to overcome that obstacle. If you don’t want to share your high school experiences, use the same idea with something that has more recently given you difficulty, maybe something at work you have had to learn, or even a project that you have been doing around the house that has stumped you. No matter what you talk about, the lesson is that we all have areas that we have to work harder at to be successful and that by putting in the extra time and commitment, the result can be even more gratifying. Thank you for taking into consideration what I have written, and lastly, I would like to wish your family a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.

Vol. 2019-2020 No.4 December 2019

Jaguar Jottings

Your Johnsburg Central School Newsletter

Mrs. Flanagan

Principal’s Message Good luck to all Johnsburg-Minerva winter sports athletes! Have a great season!!

Jaguar Walking Path The ¼ mile Jaguar Walking Path is ready for use. Walkers may enter through the main entrance from 3-7 P.M. on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays/vacations. Sign in/out on the clipboard near the main entrance and follow the paw prints on the walls. Maps are available.

After School Homework Club In an effort to provide additional work time for 7-12 students, JCS will begin offering after school Homework Club from 2:45-4:45 on Mondays through Thursdays. Students will only be allowed to use this time for homework/class assignments. Chromebooks will be available. Students wishing to take advantage of this time must sign up in the principal’s office on the days that they wish to stay. Students may also sign up for the late bus.

Ryan’s Story On Friday, October 25th, students in grades 6-12 took part in an assembly called Ryan’s Story. This assembly was brought to JCS to bring awareness to students about bullying, cyber-bullying, and teen suicide. Below is a brief bio of Mr. John Halligan. On October 7, 2003, Mr. John Halligan lost his 13- year- old son, Ryan, to suicide. It was revealed in greater detail, after Ryan’s death, that he was ridiculed and humiliated by his peers at his middle school and online. In 2004, Mr. Halligan spearheaded the Vermont Bullying Prevention law in honor of his son Ryan. In 2006, he then led the passing of a law which requires education about suicide prevention in public schools. Mr. Halligan has made it his life’s work to spread the need for awareness and prevention of bullying, cyberbullying, and teen suicide in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. He has appeared on several national TV programs, including Oprah, Primetime with Diane Sawyer, and PBS Frontline. Mr. Halligan has spoken to over 2000 schools spreading his message of hope, kindness and forgiveness. https://www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org/

Lost & Found Lost & Found is located in the hallway outside the cafeteria. Please ask your child to stop by and take a look. Lost & Found will be packed up and sent to good will over each school break; Christmas, winter, spring, and at the end of the school year. Late Bus Students may now sign up for the late bus outside the principal’s office and in the high school library. Students must sign up by 12:45 each day.

One-Call-Now One-Call-Now is our automated call system that is used to send messages to school families. If you do not receive automated calls from JCS or are having problems with the calls that you receive, please notify Laurie West at (518) 251-2921. Wellness Committee Johnsburg Central School is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being, and the ability to learn by fostering healthy eating and physical activity. The Wellness Committee meets several times per year to review the district’s policy and make recommendations for possible improvements. If you’d like to be a member of the Wellness Committee, we’d love to have you. Please contact Mrs. Flanagan at (518) 251-2921 or hflanagan@johnsburgcsd.org.

School will be on Holiday Recess from

December 23 – January 3rd

JCS School Spirit Items

Items for Sale in the Principal’s Office

Jaguar T-shirts $15.00 Stuffed Jaguar $10.00

Paw Print Socks $10.00 Can Koozie $5.00

Pom-Poms $4.00/pair Jaguar Cowbell $4.00 Paw Keychain $3.00 Paw Magnet $3.00

Paw Magnet Clip $3.00 Jaguar Clapper $3.00 Jaguar Bracelet $2.00

Paw Pin $2.00

Make checks payable to JCS Extra Curricular

PreK-6 Student of the Month

November (Listed Alphabetically)

Abbey Perryman

Addison Cole

Adellynne Morin

Amasia Smith

Charlie Campbell

Colton Lawrence

Griffin Lewis

Jackson Goodspeed

Jacqueline SanAntonio

Logen May

Madison Mansfield

Miles Gates

Orin Richards

Ryan Bacon

Ryder Olesheski

Sawyer Knickerbocker

Sophia Moffitt

Specials: Physical Education – Zoe Rose & Dominic

Aurilio

Art – Silas Leigh

Music – Ava Pesquera

Library – Autumn Baker

Computers – Aurora Hitchcock

For October students in grades K-3 read

646 Books! That brings the total to 1,120

books read! WOW!

Attendance Roll

1st Quarter *Perfect Attendance

Pre-K: Ms. Eichler & Mrs. Glode

*Alexander Fish

*Bently LaBounty

*Sadie Mulligan

Sawyer Knickerbocker

Quinn Ordway

Grade K: Mrs. Knickerbocker

*Isaiah Fish

*Silas Leigh

*Elliot Noel

Isabella Bennett

Taiga Dean

Destiny Facey

Thomas Fuller

Kinleigh Lawrence

Grade K: Mrs. Brower

*Jason Pryme

*Emma McNally

Orion Altman

Cyrene Brouthers

Orin Richards

Grade 1: Mrs. Webb

*Sara Donohue

*Miles Gates

*Aurora Hitchcock

Ryan Bacon

Emeline Galusha

Chase Lawrence

Lewka Lorensen

Levi Owens

Hayley Smith

Kloey Tuma

Hunter Verfurth

Grade 1: Mrs. Olesheski

*Ari Galle

*Hunter Gates

*Colton Lawrence

*Scarlett Leigh

*Lucas Perez

Jeremy Church

Savannah Dupuis

Shelbie Dupuis

Griffin Lewis

Hannah Sauer-Jones

Grade 2: Mrs. Mosher

*Dom Donohue

*Harleigh Donohue

*Cohen Moos

*Addie Morin

*Jozy Sherman-Cavanaugh

Kameron Pardick

Jaxson Harpp

Hayley Fink

Grade 2: Mrs. McKenna

*Gracie Morse

*Ellie Ordway

*Ava Pesquera

Charlie Campbell

Finn Morris

Olivia Owens

Grade 3: Mrs. Watson

*Eva Altman

*Abel Hitchcock

*Austin Lupo

*Madison Mansfield

*Trinity Millington

*Launa Morehouse

*Evelynn Noel

Olive Aurilio

Liam Turnbull

Grade 3: Mrs. Turcotte

*Huck Knickerbocker

*Isla Lewis

*Tailyn Millington

*Charlotte Morehouse

*Katherine Moro

*Wesley SanAntonio

*Amasia Smith

Logan Bennett

Austin Lucia

Aden Sauer-Jones

High Honor Roll

1st Quarter Overall average of 93% or higher

Grade 4: Mr. Hurley & Mrs. Morris

Jacqueline SanAntonio

Sofia Hodgson

Ryan Fink

Grade 5: Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Fink, and

Mrs. Collins

Colin Morris

Regan Slater

Grade 6: Ms. Corr, Mrs. Fink, and

Mr. Pooler

Alissa Bennett

Jeremiah Freebern,

Marley Lewis

Haley Mosher

Keegan Mottram

Hannah Sharp

Lexi Sharp

Lucia Williams

Honor Roll

1st Quarter

Overall average between 85%-92%

Grade 4: Mr. Hurley & Mrs. Morris

Andilyn Cleveland

Vanessa Donohue

Maggie Pratt

Abbey Perryman

Ryder Olesheski

Lydia Pierson

Avery Morse

Norah Casselli

Connor Sharp

Raymond Smith

Grade 5: Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Fink, and

Mrs. Collins

Tate Bacon

Tristin Campbell

Hudson Dunkley

Jackson Goodspeed

Lilliana Hunsperger

Sophia Leigh

Trinity Lord

Reagan Moos

Clay Morin

Reagan Morris

Leah Owens

Nicholas Sauer-Jones

Lily Secor

Kayden Smith

Ayden Tuma

Lucius Volcheck

Grade 6: Ms. Corr, Mrs. Fink, and

Mr. Pooler

Addison Cole

Carly Davis

Chase Denno

Memphis Facey

Walter Hodgson

Peyton Lawrence

Stephen Millington

Ember Monroe

Rowan Olesheski

Amari Trent

Mason Wing

Attendance Roll

1st Quarter *Perfect Attendance

Grade 4: Mr. Hurley & Mrs. Morris

*Jacqueline SanAntonio

*Maggie Pratt

*Connor Sharp

*Timothy DeGroat

*Aaliyah McNeil

*Norah Casselli

*Vanessa Donohue

*Abbey Perryman

*Gabe Pesquera

*Sullivan Richards

*Liam McKinney

*Evan Gale

*Sydney Facey

*Avery Morse

*Cole Millington

Ryan Fink

Ryder Olesheski

Quinn Selleck

Hailey Bezio

Aalijah McNeil

Grade 5: Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Fink, and

Mrs. Collins

Tate Bacon

*Noah Bennett

Joshua Briggs

Tristin Campbell

Hudson Dunkley

*Jackson Goodspeed

Lilliana Hunsperger

Sophia Leigh

Kristofer Leonard

Trinity Lord

Maeghan McKinney

Reagan Moos

*Clay Morin

*Colin Morris

* Reagan Morris

*Leah Owens

Trinity Owens

Nicholas Sauer- Jones

*Lily Secor

Regan Slater

Kayden Smith

* Ayden Tuma

*Lucius Volcheck

Craig Ward

Grade 6: Ms. Corr, Mrs. Fink, and

Mr. Pooler

*Alissa Bennett

Ronan Corr

Carly Davis

*Chase Denno

*Memphis Facey

*Jeremiah Freebern

Walter Hodgson

Peyton Lawrence

*Marley Lewis

Hawk Millington

Haley Mosher

Keegan Mottram

Rowan Olesheski

Sadie Porter

Hannah Sharp

*Lexi Sharp

Gabriella Spieler

Alene Tabano,

Amari Trent

Lucia Williams

*Mason Wing

High Honor Roll

1st Quarter Overall average of 93% or higher

Grade 7: Elington Morin

Lillian San Antonio

Tristin Secor

Grade 8: Lilian Monroe

Mackenzie Mulligan

Caroline Williams

Grade 9:

Julia Morris

Grade 10:

Madison Vaus

Aleesha Washburn

Grade 12: Jennie Allen

Sierra Dunkley

Ryan Morris

Hunter Mulvey

Jamie Sabattis

Helena Williams

Honor Roll

1st Quarter

Overall average between 85%-92%

Grade 7:

Vasanti Collins

Mason Englert

Alesha Johnston

Eric Mason

Durell McNeil

Kaylie O’Hara

Margaret Selleck

Grade 8: Helena Batha

Melissa Bibby

Alize Ciembroniewicz

Corbin DeGroat

Madelaine Freebern

Angelo Galle

Levi Neal

Ian O’Connor

Scott Patton, Jr.

Joel Rivera

Cole Sears

Katelyn Tennyson

Grade 9: Michael Brouthers

Kamron Calvert

Erin Corr

Caden DeGroat

Tavia Ellifritz

Rodney Wolfe

Serenity Wood

Grade 10: Madison Buck

Eli Burkhardt

Drue DeGroat

Cassandra Dunbar

Julianna Moffitt

Gage Morris

Grade 11: Andrew Freebern

Madison Green

Maria Ordway

Jaxon Roblee

Clayton Schmale

JulieAnn Verfurth

Austin Washburn

Peyton Wing

Grade 12: Ayden Amell Sydney Selleck

Jonathon Lorensen Gabriel Smith

Sheridan Millington Nicholas Watson

Wolfgang Neal

Shae Riedinger

Breanna Shubert

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

This month’s Question of the Month was

asked to 4th Grade:

“What was the best Christmas gift you

gave?”

Mr. Hurley’s Class:

Liam McKinney

The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

brother Logan. I bought my brother three football

tickets to an Eagles vs Patriots game. Logan, dad,

and I all went to the game. I chose that gift

because he likes the Eagles and dad and I like the

Patriots. Logan was really happy. He hugged me

and my dad did too. The game was a lot of fun.

The Patriots lost but we had a great time.

Gabe Pesquera

The best Christmas gift I gave was to my

grandma. The gift was special because it was an

ornament of my hand and it was made of clay.

When I gave her the ornament she cried. The

first thing she did with it was to put it on the

tree. Every year since she puts it on the side of

the tree she can see it from her favorite

chair. We put the date on it too,

12/25/2012.

Aalijah McNeil

The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

mother. It was a diamond ring that she always

wanted. I gave her it because it was always

special to her. It was her mom’s ring and I got it

from my dad.

Hailey Bezio

The best Christmas gift ever gave was to my

mom. When I was little I gave my mom a special

present. It was a big Easter Basket wrapped in

wrapping paper. The first thing I gave her was a

big book that said on the cover, “The

Family.” She opened it and it had a whole bunch

of pictures of the family. At the end of the book

there was a clue that read, find me I am

somewhere you cook. My mom opened the stove

and she took out a small oak plank that had a

clear glass with some blue and red roses on them.

On the other side there was my hand printed in

green paint. She cried.

Norah Casselli

The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

dad. I got him a PlayStation 4 or PS4. He loved it

and set it up in the living room so we could play

together. We had a fun time. Then he gave it to

me.

Abbey Perryman

The Best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

best friend Sofia. It was a tiger quilt. I didn't

think it was special but I knew she liked tigers so

I thought she would like it. Her reaction was

unexpected. She was really happy. I didn’t

understand why she liked it so much, but I found

out that she loves tiger more than any other

animal in the world.

Lauren Cleveland The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

Uncle Mark. I bought him a basketball and a Red

Sox hat for Christmas. He was so happy because

he had lost his Red Sox hat.

Vanessa Donohue

The best Christmas gift I gave was to my dad. It

was a piece of wood and I used a drill to put the

nails in it. I made a clothes hanger for his

jackets and hats. He hugged me and was really

happy. He said he would use it every day. That

made me happy that he liked it.

Evan Gale

The best Christmas present I ever gave Is Love. I

know my mom wouldn't like anything else more

than my love.

Sullivan Richards

The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

mom. I gave her a bracelet. It had a bunch of

little charms attached. Its gold and you can slide

it on easily. My mom’s reaction was to hug me

and kiss me. My mom always wears it.

Cole Millington

The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

mom. It was a heart shaped necklace. It was my

favorite gift because she started crying and

hugging me when she opened it.

Avery Morse The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

sister. I went shopping with my grandma and I

saw a doll for my sister. I asked my grandma if I

could get it, she said “You’re too old for baby

dolls.” I told her I wanted to get for my sister,

Gracie. She was laughing. She thought I wanted

it. When Christmas came my sister was really

happy when got her.

Taylor Smith

The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

mom. It was a rose. It was a real, red rose. My

mom hugged me and told me she loved it.

Sydney Facey

The best Christmas gift I ever gave was to my

grandma. We made her handprint santas and

gave her pictures of us in the snow. When she

came up for my birthday mom asked, “Did you

get the handprints and pictures?” Grandma

answered, “Yes they looked so cute.”

Mrs. Morris’s Class:

Sofia Hodgson

My dog, Rossi, loved it when I chose a

chew toy from Nemec’s for her. The chew toy

was a stuffed tiger with a squeaker. The toy was

“indestructible” and was orange and black with a

white stomach. I squeaked the toy and she came

running. The moment I gave Rossi the toy she

grabbed it from my hand and ran to the couch.

After that I had to put the couch cover back on

the couch because Roslyn had knocked it off

playing rough with the new toy I had given her.

Later that day my mom and dad were going to

take her for a walk. My mom had to take the toy

away from my dog because my dog wanted to

bring it on the walk. Then after that the toy didn’t

last very long because Rossi ripped its leg off. It

hasn’t been seen in a while. Roslyn still has it but

she doesn’t play with it as much. She has other

toys to play with like a toy car that squeaked

before Rossi took out the squeaker. Plus she has

the donkey that she has had for a while and loves

it so much she hasn’t ruined it yet.

Jacqueline San Antonio

I gave my Nana a picture of a peacock

that my sister and I colored with colorful

Japanese markers. She loved it because she loves

peacocks. I think it was the best present I gave

someone because she loved it and it was made

with love. We put the picture in a nice gold

frame. The gold went so well with the other

colors. There were colors like pink, yellow,

orange, blue, red, purple, green, and a turquoise

color. We also left some white. That is the best

present I gave someone.

Aaliyah McNeil

I recently gave a friend of mine a pair of

earrings for her birthday. They were small

diamond hoop earrings. My friend really liked

them and she has worn them. Both my friend and

I thought the earrings I gave her were very

pretty.

Raymond Smith

The best present I ever gave someone was

a Doc McStuffins helicopter set for my cousin.

My father and I bought it at a store right before

my cousin’s birthday. It was for Harper, my

youngest cousin and it was a unicorn theme. It

was a unicorn theme because before my birthday

party with my cousin’s I had made a hilarious

joke about unicorns and my cousins thought it

was really funny. My cousin really liked the gift

I gave her. The play set included Doc

McStuffins, a sheep character, and helicopter. I

don’t really know the show very well but my

cousin really enjoys watching it so she liked the

gift.

Quinn Selleck

The best present I ever gave somebody

was a 100 dollar nerf gun. The nerf gun shot little

foam bullets. It ran on batteries and it was

automatic. It came with a long magazine and a

face mask. The bullets hurt for a second after you

get shot. The nerf gun could hold up to 40

bullets.

Maggie Pratt

The best present I ever gave someone was

a tablet. I gave it to my mother; she was so

happy. It has a case with lilacs and several other

flowers on it. My Nana and I gave it to her as an

early birthday present. We were sitting on the

couch talking, and my mom got up to check on

dinner, and that's when my Nana whispered in

my ear to get the present. We said to my mom,

“We have a present for you! Close your eyes.” I

dashed into the kitchen to get my tablet and when

I returned, I gave her the present. I started the

video on my tablet and I said, “Open your eyes!”

She opened the present and saw the tablet said,

“You guys, this is the best present I ever got.

Thank you! I can’t believe it, I am so excited!”

Afterwards we all played on our tablets!

Connor Sharp

The best gift I ever gave to someone was

a giant stuffed dog that I gave to my sisters. It is

about ten feet tall and is brown. The whole day

that I gave the present to my sisters, they laid on

it. When it was dinnertime my sisters ate their

dinner on the giant stuffed dog that I gave them.

Benjamin Garvin

The best thing I have ever given someone

was a bike. I knew they liked it because they

rode it a lot. I told them that if it breaks I will fix

it for them. They still ride the bike I gave them

so they definitely like it

Timothy DeGroat

The best gift I ever gave someone is a

two part Lego set.

I gave the gift to Gabe. He really liked the gift

because he really likes Legos. That is why that is

the best gift I have ever given to someone.

Ryan Fink

I once gave my uncle a table saw but it

was in my grandparent’s garage. Then my

grandma took a picture of it and put it in a small

box. Then she kept putting the small box into

bigger boxes until it was a huge box. Then my

Uncle grabbed the giant box and started to

unwrap it and after about ten boxes he finally got

to the smallest box. He opened the smallest box

and took out the picture of the table saw and

asked where it was? My grandma said it was out

in the garage. A few days later my grandpa put

the table saw in the back of his truck and brought

it to my Uncle's house. That is the best Christmas

gift I have ever gave.

Ryder Olesheski

I gave the best present to my mom last

Christmas and it was a whimsical gift. It was a

badge holder for school and it had a llama on it.

The badge said “save the drama for the llama”

and the llama on it was pink. She enjoyed it a lot

it and she wears it all the time. I think she really

found it interesting so that made me happy. That

is the best gift I ever gave. What was the best gift

you ever gave?

Lydia Pierson

The best gift I ever gave to someone was

my friend Lauren. It was a baseball from the

New York Yankees baseball team and it had a

picture of the pitcher on it. Lauren said it was the

best gift ever because her favorite baseball team

was the New York Yankees.

Andilyn Cleveland

On Christmas I gave a gift to my mom

that was a necklace. The necklace said “Mom”

on it. It was silver and gold the part that said

“Mom” on it had a heart around it. That part was

made of gold and the chain was silver. When I

gave it to my Mom she loved it. I had placed the

box the necklace came in in bigger boxes so it

would look like the gift was something bigger

than just a necklace. My Mom loved the necklace

and that was the best gift I gave to someone.

Coach Carp’s

Corner

December

All of our Winter Sports are off and

running!!!

Thank you to everyone who came to support and

recognize our Fall Student-Athletes at our first

sports banquet as a merged athletics program.

The Winter Sports Banquet will be held in

Minerva at a later date TBD.

2019-20 Winter Sports Coaches Boys Modified Basketball: John Hurley

Boys Varsity Basketball: Randy LaFountain

Girls Modified Basketball: Jimmy Gereau

Girls Varsity Basketball: Ryan Carpenter

Nordic Skiing: Shannon Stone & Julia West

Make sure you are up to date on your physical

exams prior to any season starting up. If you do

not have an updated physical, you will not be

allowed to participate until you get one.

Updated schedules are posted outside both locker

rooms and are changed on an as needed

basis. Be sure to check each day for

practice/game times, changes, locations, etc.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS Anyone staying after school needs to sign up for

the late bus at the office before 11:45 a.m!!!

Time and dates are all subject to change based on

weather and school related activities! So please

check before you head out!

If you come to school late or leave school for a

doctor’s appointment, you MUST bring a note

from the doctor’s office in order to participate in

a game or meet on that day.

Schedules Online Check out the Johnsburg CSD Website and click

on the “Athletics” page to find updated practice

and game schedules.

**Smartphone users - Download the Activity

Scheduler App to check all team sports schedules

every day!

Holiday Healthy-Eating Tips Bring on the Vegetables - Make half

your plate vegetables!

East those vegetables first - Vegetables

tend to be high in nutrients and fiber-a

winning combination for overall health.

Savor each bite - By savoring every

delicious bite, you’re more likely to take

your time and stop when you’ve had

enough. It takes 20 minutes for your

brain to get the signal it’s full.

Ask yourself “Am I still enjoying this?”

If the answer is yes, then consider

continuing to eat. If the answer is no, you

also have the option to take a break and

then reevaluate the need for later.

Do not skip meals – Skipping breakfast

and lunch to “save” all of your calories

for dinner typically leads to overeating.

Eat what you love – Most of us find it

extremely easy to eat something just

because it’s there. Try to be picky at

your holiday dinner. Focus on only

eating the foods you absolutely love.

Resist the urge to fall into a food coma

That’s right, walking is one of the

healthiest habits you can have during the

holidays, especially after a big meal.

There are a bunch of studies that say

taking a brisk 15-to-20 minute walk after

a meal can help ease digestion and

stabilize blood sugar levels.

And finally “lose the guilt”. I know that

healthy holiday eating can make people

anxious, but try not to get too worked up.

This should be a time of celebration and

also relaxation.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Kathy McGowin

College Acceptances

Jon Lorensen has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Alexander Morehouse has been accepted

to SUNY Adirondack.

Wolfgang Neal has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack.

Sydney Selleck has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack.

Breanna Shubert has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack and Cazenovia College.

Roarinbrook Smith has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack and Hartwick College.

Nicholas Watson has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack, SUNY Morrisville and

the Culinary Institute of America.

Anthonie West has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack.

1. Fastweb.com has a scholarship directory.

There are scholarships available for each

grade level, honor students, unique situations,

race, ethnicity etc,

https://www.fastweb.com/college-

scholarships/articles/fastweb-s-

scholarship-directory

2. Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards:

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships for

children and grandchildren of Elks members.

The Foundation will offer a total of 250

awards. The website to apply is

https://www.elks.org/legacyscholarship.

Applications will be due online by January

31, 2020.

3. Burger King Scholars - Scholarship grants

range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are

intended to help students offset the cost of

attending college or post-secondary

vocational/technical school. Recipients are

selected based on their grade point average

(GPA), work experience, extracurricular

activities, and community service. Apply

online at

https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-

we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-

program The deadline is December 15,

2019.

4. ROTC, NROTC, AFROTC 4 Year

Scholarship

Students interested in the Army ROTC

Program please visit:

https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.

html

5. AXA Achievement Community

Scholarship – Offers $2,500 college

scholarships to high school seniors who

have demonstrated outstanding

achievement in their extra-curricular

activities at school, the community or the

workplace. Application is at www.axa-

achievement.com

Deadline is: December 9, 2019

6. Excelsior Scholarship- The program covers

tuition for eligible SUNY and CUNY

students. It would first apply to families who

earn $100,000 or less, then to those who earn

$110,000 or less in 2018 and eventually

reaching $125,000 or less in 2019.

By going to this website, you can learn

about the Excelsior Scholarship and

receive an email alert as to when the

scholarship application will become

available.

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-

college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-

aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-

excelsior-scholarship.html

For a List of the Fastest Growing Careers in New York State go to: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/fastest-growing-careers.aspx?location=NY&currentpage=1

Careers with Declining Employment

in New York State go to:

https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/

Careers/careers-declining-

employment.aspx?persist=true&location

=NY

Highest Paying Careers in NYS

https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/

Wages/highest-paying-

careers.aspx?persist=true&location=NY

SELECTIVE SERVICE – DRAFT REGISTRATION

All male citizens of the United States are required to register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Registration forms are available at the post office or at www.sss.gov. Federal financial aid programs for college will be withheld from students who fail to comply.

MUSIC

DEPARTMENT

NEWS

UPCOMING MUSIC DEPARTMENT

EVENTS:

Dec. 6th- Pop Singers Caroling at

Elderwood 11:30am- 12:15 pm

Dec. 6th- Lights On! Tree lighting/

Caroling with Pop Singers 5:30 pm

Dec. 7th- Holiday Parade (Marching

Band/Flags) 12 pm

Dec. 7th- Holiday Celebration at

TPCC (Pop Singers/Stage Band) 7 pm

December 18th- Elementary Band

and Chorus concert 6:30 pm

January 16th- Pop Singers/Stage

Band Concert 7 pm

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Imagination Library - Johnsburg Chapter

Six years ago, there was an article in the local paper from the Glenn and Carol Pearsall

Adirondack Foundation offering funding for the national literacy program Imagination

Library. Any community within the Adirondack ‘Blue Line’ willing to start a local

chapter could receive half of the funding for the program. Thus, the birth of our

successful Imagination Library adventure began… today, over 100 local families have

taken part. The Charles R. Wood Foundation later joined forces with us and contributes

the remaining half of our chapter’s costs.

To clarify, Imagination Library was started by Dolly Parton in 1995. It is a book gifting

program that mails high-quality books to children from birth until they reach age 5, no

matter their family’s income. The books are selected by national reading specialists and

many are classic children’s favorites. The books are mailed directly to the child’s home

each month, for a total of 60 books if the child is enrolled for all 5 years.

This is a wonderful opportunity for all families within the Johnsburg Central School

District to enroll in Imagination Library and share the joy these books bring to their child.

The program is free to every family and only requires providing your child’s name and

address so the books can begin to arrive in your mailbox.

Please consider enrolling your child. Applications are available in the JCS Newsletter, at

the Johnsburg Central School main office, or at the Town Library in North Creek.

Thank you and happy reading! Ann Arsenault

Over 1,200,000 families have signed up to receive free children’s books for their children. This includes nearly

100 families in the Town of Johnsburg who have also enrolled their kids in the Imagination Library program.

And it’s free and easy! Dolly Parton started an international program, Imagination Library, for any child from

birth until their 5th birthday to have a quality children’s book mailed directly to their home each month. She

understands the value of books in the life of a child. There is no cost to you because our local chapter receives

generous grant funding from the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Foundation as well as the Charles R. Wood

Foundation. Interested? Just sign up… registration forms are available at JCS, the town library, or attached to

the monthly JCS Newsletter. Thanks, Ann Arsenault Imagination Library, Johnsburg Chapter

Sign up your child today!

Simply fill out the form below and mail to:

Johnsburg Central School District

165 Main Street

North Creek, NY 12853

(518) 251-2921

_____________________________________________________________________________

Dolly Parton’s IMAGINATION LIBRARY Official Registration Form

Privacy Statement: This information will not be used for any purpose other than those related to the Imagination

Library. PLEASE PRINT

1ST Preschool Child’s FULL Name________________________________________________

Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone_______________________

2nd Preschool Child’s FULL Name _______________________________________________

Child’s Date of Birth ____/_____/_____ Sex: M F Phone ______________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name _______________________________________________________

Child’s Home Address ________________________________________________________

ADDRESS

____________________________________________________________________________

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________

(If different)

Email Address ____________________________________________________________

“This child is a resident of Johnsburg Central School District” ___________________________

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Received: _________________ Group Code: ___________-_________________

2019

JCS BREAKFAST BREAKFAST MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Juice / Fruit 2 Cheese Omelet Cereal Muffin Milk

Juice/ Fruit 3 Bacon & cheese on a bagel Cereal Toast Milk

Juice / Fruit 4 Breakfast Smoothies Cereal Toast Milk

Juice/ Fruit 5 Breakfast pizza Hash browns Cereal Toast Milk

Juice/ Fruit 6 Waffles Syrup Cereal Toast Milk

Juice/ Fruit 9 Choice of Cereal Toast Milk

Juice / Fruit 10 Breakfast parfait Cereal Muffins Milk

Juice / Fruit 11 Egg & cheese on English muffin Cereal English Milk

Juice / Fruit 12 French Toast Syrup Cereal Toast Milk

Juice / Fruit 13 Bagel w/ cream cheese or Peanut butter Cereal / English Milk

Juice/ Fruit 16 Breakfast pizza Hash browns Cereal English Milk

Juice / Fruit 17 Veggie Omelet Cereal Muffins Milk

Juice / Fruit 18 Mini Pancakes or Mini Fr. Toast Syrup Cereal/ Toast Milk

Juice / Fruit 19 Breakfast Smoothies Cereal Muffins Milk

Juice/ Fruit 20 Bacon & cheese on a bagel Cereal English Milk

23

HOLIDAY BREAK

24 25 26 27

30 31 Fresh fruit and vegetables used Price: Students K-12 Free Adult: $2.50

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement SNAP and FDPIR State or- local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statcmc11t: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Oepartment of Agriculture ( USOA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies. offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs arc prohibited from discriminating based on race, color. national origin. sex, religious creed. disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or fonded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally. program information may be made available in languages other than English. Tu file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint. and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Oflice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

2019

JCS LUNCH LUNCH MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Goulash 2 Vegetables Bread sticks Fruit Milk

Chili 3 Vegetables Muffins Fruit Milk

Cheese or 4 Pepperoni Pizza Muffins Vegetables Fruit Milk

Chicken tenders 5 Smiles Muffins Vegetables Fruit Milk

Pork Chops 6 Mashed potatoes Vegetables Biscuits Fruit Milk

Macaroni & Ch. 9 Hot dog Vegetables Fruit Milk

Tacos 10 Lettuce, tomatoes French fries / rice Refried beans Fruit Milk

Chicken 11 Nuggets Rice Vegetables Fruit Milk

Tomato soup 12 Toasted cheese Sandwich Vegetables Fruit Milk

Hamburg gravy 13 Over Potatoes Vegetables Biscuits Fruit Milk

Chicken tenders16 Rice Vegetables Fruit Milk

Meatball Subs 17 Baked chips Vegetables Fruit Milk

Rst. Turkey 18 Mashed potatoes Gravy Vegetables Fruit Milk

Hamburg or 19 Hot dog Am. Cheese French fries Vegetables Fruit / Milk

Cheese or 20 Sausage Pizza Muffins Vegetables Fruit Milk

23

HOLIDAY BREAK

24 25

26 27

30 31 Soup and Salads are made daily as part of the lunch options Juice is offered daily along with fruit for grades 9-12

Lunch prices: Prek- 12 Free

Adult: $4.30 All bread products are whole grain enriched

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement SNAP and FDPIR State or- local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statcmc11t: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Oepartment of Agriculture ( USOA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies. offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs arc prohibited from discriminating based on race, color. national origin. sex, religious creed. disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or fonded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally. program information may be made available in languages other than English. Tu file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint. and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Oflice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Dec. 2019 Upcoming After School Activities ~ from the Johnsburg Youth Committee

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: To register for any activity: Call or email the listed contact. This will put your child

on the class list. Your child is not registered unless you do this step!

Then, send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. West in the main office at

JCS. (Blank forms available in main office, too).

******ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELLED IF JCS IS CLOSED ON A CLASS DAY FOR SNOW/ICE*****

Ski Swap and Sale,

(note: change of date!!!)

Sat. Dec. 14, 10:30 – 12:30, JCS

Cafetorium

Outfit your family for the season... with SKIS (alpine or cross country),

SNOWBOARDS, GOGGLES, BOOTS, POLES, HELMETS and other winter gear!!!!

Prices are LOW, LOW, LOW to allow our local kids to get on the mountain!

Donations of gently used equipment are appreciated (no outdated/old gear, please). Bring gear to

donate to the JCS Cafetorium at 9:30-11, Dec. 14th, or contact Trena and Shea Riedinger to drop off

items before the event, at 518-251-3263, robsmtn7@frontiernet.net . If you can help out the JYC at the

Swap/Sale, please contact Kelly Nessle, 518-251-3739, kellynessle@gmail.com

Proceeds benefit the Johnsburg Youth Committee… Thanks!

*****Remember to sign your child up for their Gore passes… so they can take advantage of our

wonderful Gore Mountain!*****

Knitting Circle

When: Thursday afternoons, now through March, 2:45 to 3:45 pm (students

take the bus from school, and can be picked up at 3:45 p.m. at the library…

An adult volunteer may be available to walk children back to wait for the late

bus – please let Kate Hartley know if you’d be willing to help out!). No class

during school vacations, or in the event of early dismissal.

Where: Johnsburg Town Library

Open to: grades 4 and up… you can start any time!

Instructor: Mary Jo Keeler and friends

Students in fourth grade and up are welcome! Learn the basics of knitting - slip knot, cast on,

garter stitch, stockinette stitch and cast off. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided for initial

projects. The knitting circle meets every Thursday, Nov. through March (not school vacations). Students

don’t need to be present every week to be part of the program. Knitters from previous years are always

welcome to knit with us and would be especially welcome to help new knitters.

Fee: No fee, materials will be supplied.

Register now by calling Mary Jo Keeler, 251- 3292. AND, Send in the completed permission and bus permission forms to Mrs. Lewis in the principal’s office

Coming in January: Return of Chess Club

Adirondack Treks will again offer Nordic Skiing , watch for it in Feb…

After School Art Club: “Rainforest”

… and more!

Celebrate the Holidays with these Community Events:

“Lights On in Johnsburg NY” (check out the Facebook page for full event

details)

Fri., Dec. 6

Community Tree Lighting: at 5:30 p.m. on lower Main St., N Creek. Join Katy

Cole and the JCS Pop Singers, and Mrs. Claus.

Night Parade to Tannery Pond, Reception with Santa and Mrs. Claus: goodies and gifts, after the tree

lighting, at Tannery Pond. (Contact Jane at Basil and Wick’s to donate goodies or finger food).

Sat. Dec. 7

Breakfast with Santa: 7 to 11 a.m. North Creek Firehouse… and gifts for children. Families from all

surrounding communities are welcome! ($8 adult, $5 children 4-11, 3 and under free).

Christmas Parade – Noon. Parade goes from JCS, down Main St ending at Elderwood on Ski Bowl Rd.

Many of North Creek’s Main St. shops offer free refreshments.

Join in the Parade! If you or your organization are interested, feel free to simply show up at 11:30

and they’ll put you in the line up! Questions: call Lisa Thomas, 251-0815, Laurie Arnheiter, 251-4461

“A Holiday Celebration”~ Free Holiday Concerts at Tannery Pond Community Ctr: 7 p.m. on

Sat., Dec. 7, (and 2 p.m. Sun. Dec. 8). North Country Singers, JCS Jazz Band and Pop Singers, Newcomb

Central School Bell Tree Ensemble, story reader Robin Jay, opera singer Christine Powers and the

Guiding Steps North dancers.

Craft Fairs: Christmas Bazaar Sat, Dec 7, 9-2 at Tannery Pond (N. River Methodist Church)

PTO Craft Fair at JCS, Sat, Dec. 14, Contact alawrence@johnsburgcsd.org for more info.

Santa’s Fire Truck Ride! Sunday, Dec. 15. Starts at the Ski Bowl Park around noon, and ends at

JCS, 1-3pm. Gifts from Santa and a goodie bag!

Programs at the Johnsburg Town Library:

Gingerbread House Workshop

When: 12/14/19, 11:00am - 1:00pm, (register by 12/12)

Decorate a gingerbread house for your family (1 per

household). Everything is supplied, but if there are

specific candies you prefer you are welcome to bring

them along.

Call to reserve a spot (518) 251-4343.

Time for Tots

When: Every Wednesday from 1-2 PM at the Johnsburg Town Library

Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading, and

language with stories, songs, and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the

early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Preschool Story Hour

When: Every Friday from 10-11 AM at the Johnsburg Town Library

Preschool-age stories read to the children, plus a craft activity that the

children get to bring home. Featuring one of the wonderful volunteers

who have great experience working with children.

2020 Garnet Yearbook

Order Form

_Yes, I want to order a yearbook, please specify how

many if you are purchasing more than one.

____ PreK-12 book for $40/book

_____PreK-12 book with name engraved for $45/book

Engraving will say:___________________

Please make checks payable to JCS Yearbook.

Return this form to either Ms. Glode or Coach Toney by

January 6, 2020.

6th Grade‘s visit to Albany Institute of History and Art

The JCS Student Council This year at Johnsburg Central School, the student council was brought back from the abyss, led by JCS music

and chorus instructor, Ms. Katy Cole. The main goals of the student council is to promote equality through the

rules of the school, represent the student body, and give back to the community. During their most recent meeting the JCS student council started on their first big community project, a holiday

food drive. The food drive is going to take place from December 2nd to December 20th. Their goal is a total of

1,400 non-perishable food items to benefit the local food pantry. There will be donation boxes in every classroom

in grades Pre-K through 6 and a grade donation box for 7th grade and up. The class who brings in the most food

items will win a pizza party. Along with the classroom donation boxes located in the classrooms and high school library, a community

donation box will be located in the main office of Johnsburg Central School for any community members wishing

to donate.

All donations of non-perishable, non-expired food items are welcome and greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms.

Cole at kcole@johnsburgcsd.org if you have any questions.