Immediate school nurse vacancy
The Canajoharie Central School District is seeking a full-time
school nurse at East Hill School. Interested candidates should
contact Virginia
Nyahay at 673-6310.
Congratulations
to the Class of 2008!
The Class of 2008 joined the ranks of the 129 preceding classes
as graduates of Canajoharie High School during the school's
130th Commencement held Friday, June 27 in the Arkell Performing
Arts Center. (story
and photos)
CHS
Post Prom Party is named one of top three national SADD events
The National Students Against Destructive
Decisions organization has named Canajoharie High School's Post Prom Party as one of the top three SADD National
Activities of the Year. CHS SADD advisor Carol Ann Hammons will
accept the award and a cash
prize at the National SADD Conference in June. (full
story)
CHS
Principal Dr. Bowden named National Champion Principal
Canajoharie High School Principal Dr. Donald L. Bowden was named
Time Warner Cable’s 2008 National Champion Principal in a
surprise high school assembly on Friday, May 16.
Dr. Bowden walked into the Arkell Performing Arts Center to find
the entire student body cheering and representatives from Time
Warner Cable, Assemblyman George Amadore, Marilyn Crouse of
Senator Hugh Farley's office, School Superintendent Richard
Rose, and Canajoharie teacher Dolores Talmadge onstage. (full
story)
District awards contracts for EXCEL work
Pool to close June 20
On May 27, the Board of Education awarded
contracts totaling $6,350,500 for repairs and improvements to
district facilities under the voter approved EXCEL construction
project.
In March 2007, district voters approved a
referendum to allow the Canajoharie Central School District to
take advantage of special state EXCEL funding (Expanding our
Children's Education and Learning) to make needed repairs and
improvements to our schools. (Forget
what is included? Visit the EXCEL project pages.) After a
lengthy review process, the state accepted the district's
proposals enabling the school board to request bids and to award
contracts. Work is slated to begin this summer. Completion dates
are pending the availability of specific equipment and
construction materials.
The district will close the pool on Friday, June
20 in preparation for construction.
District voters turn down 2008-09 budget
Canajoharie School District voters failed to approve the
district's $17,715,411 2008-09 school budget on Tuesday, May 20,
2008. Voters elected Thomas Jennings to the Board of Education.
The Board of Education will now consider whether to adopt the
contingency budget or place a modified budget before the public
for a second vote. (view
budget information and the
budget brochure)
Voting results are as follows:
School Budget
School Board
-
Pete
Liljeberg - 282
-
Tom Jennings - 323
Canajoharie schools named "High
Performing"
The New York State Department of Education named the Canajoharie
School District, Canajoharie Middle School, and Canajoharie East
Hill Elementary School as "High Performing/Gap Closing" on
Thursday, May 15.
“High Performing/Gap Closing” schools and districts have been
recognized because they met all applicable State standards for
English Language Arts (ELA) and math during the 2006-07 school
year and also made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in ELA and
math for two consecutive years.
"The announcement is welcome news, because it tells us that we
are on the right track," said CCSD Superintendent Richard Rose.
"Our students continue to meet and exceed the toughest academic
standards in the nation. Congratulations to the teachers, staff,
parents and, of course, students who helped us achieve this
honor."
Safety Day 2008
The Montgomery County Traffic Safety Board will hold its 2008
Safety Day on Saturday, June 7th at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the
Price Chopper Plaza in Palatine Bridge rain-or-shine. (see
flyer for details)
The event is sure to please people of all ages. For youngster,
McGruff the Crime Dog, Willy the Whistle, and “Crash Test
Dummies” Vince & Larry will be on-hand for free photo
opportunities. New this year are fatal vision goggles with
remote control driving demos and sign-ups for Operation Safe
Child ID's.
The day features a wide range of demonstrations and displays all
relating to safety by area law enforcement agencies, emergency
medical services, fire departments, public health and other
community organizations.
The Canajoharie varsity softball team will be selling
refreshments.
District earns cameras and playground
equipment through Price Chopper's "Tools for Schools"
Did you ever wonder if there is any real benefit to your
school's participation in Price Chopper's "Tools for Schools"
program. Stop wondering, because you and other participants
helped accumulate over 130,000 points—points that the cashed in
to get two Kodak EasyShare Z885 cameras and docking station, an
additional memory card, kick balls, playground balls, footballs,
frisbees, and jump ropes! Thanks to everyone who helped support
our school!
Wal-Mart
donates $2000 to school activities
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Art Jordan, Manager of the Sharon
Springs Wal-Mart Distribution Center presents junior
Melanie DeLong and high school principal Dr. Donald
Bowden a $2,000 check to support school activities. |
Once again, Wal-Mart has stepped up
in support of our school.
On March
20, Art Jordan, the Manager of the Sharon Springs Wal-Mart
Distribution Center,
presented the students of Canajoharie High School with a
$2,000 community grant. $1500 was given to the school's chapter
of Students Against Destructive Decisions to underwrite the cost
of a Driving Under the Influence simulator to be used at this
year's Post-Prom party. The remaining funds were designated for
Junior Class activities.
Wal-Mart traditionally
supports a wide variety of educational programs and activities
in our district. Each year, they help us recognize an
outstanding teacher under their Teacher of the Year program.
Over the years, they have also generously contributed to SADD
activities including the annual Post-Prom party. Post-Prom
offers students a safe and fun night of games, entertainment,
food, and prizes—a safe alternative to other choices that too
often end in tragedy.
Superintendent of Schools Richard Rose, middle school principal
Tom Sincavage, and high school principal Dr. Donald Bowden are
pleased to release the 2007-08 second quarter honor roll. The
honor roll recognizes those students who have invested their
efforts to perform their very best in school. View the
middle school honor roll or the
high school honor roll.
Curious to know how much money is left in your child's lunch
account? Why call the school's food service office or wait for
the quarterly statements that come with your child's report
card? Simply sign up to have a monthly statement e-mailed
directly to you! The statements lists your account balance, any
payments, and a detailed listing of meal purchases. To sign up,
simply email
lpamkowski@canajoharie.k12.ny.us.
The Canajoharie PTA is now participating in a
program that earns our school money every time you search the
Web. "Search and Give" actually pays the PTA each time a
supporter searches the Internet using Microsoft's Live Search
engine. Simply visit
www.searchandgive.com and click "Sign In." Sign up for a
Windows Live™ ID and select our school on the My Charity
Settings page. Then start searching the Internet using
www.searchandgive.com.
High school students achieve again and again
and again...
Whether in the classroom, on the sports field,
or in the Arkell Performing Arts Center, Canajoharie's high
school students continue to demonstrate their many talents. Be
sure to visit the
high school home page and the
athletics news page to keep up their accomplishments.
