Vol. 2016-2017 No. 9 May 2017

Jaguar Jottings

Your Johnsburg Central School Newsletter

Superintendent’s

Corner

Report Cards

Third Quarter Report Cards are Out

By now you should have received your child’s

third quarter report card. This report card is the

most important one of the year. It is an

opportunity to see what your child needs to do to

finish the year successfully. Does your child

need to study hard to maintain academic success

or are they in jeopardy of failing and need to

study harder to make sure they are passing all

their classes? The fourth quarter work will

determine their final grades and what will go on

their transcript, so it is extremely important they

stay on top of their grades.

If you are asking yourself what you can do to

help your child, it is very simple. Have a

conversation with them. If they are doing well,

let them know you are proud of them and tell

them to keep up the great work. It may not seem

like they are listening, but deep down, they will

hear what you are telling them. If they are not

doing well and are in danger of failing, you can

still do something. Take a look at School Tool

to see how your child’s grades have gotten to

this point. Is it because of low test scores or not

handing in homework? Make an appointment

with Ms. Kokoletsos and your child’s teacher.

Once you know the issue, help your student

change it. Make sure they study hard for their

remaining tests and start checking homework.

Do what you have to do as a parent before the

end of the school year. Lastly, find out what

happens if your child does not pass the

class/grade. It is important to have this

knowledge in order to make informed decisions.

New Policy: No Animals on School

Property/Grounds

The Board of Education has passed a new policy

prohibiting animals on school property/grounds.

This is in response to our insurance company’s

recommendation. They are seeing an increase of

people bringing their pets to public events. A

copy of the policy is included in this edition of

the Jottings.

Saying Goodbye

On April 10th the Board of Education accepted

Patty Morehouse’s Letter of Intent to Retire.

Mrs. Morehouse has been the Secretary to the

Superintendent for the last 17 years and has

done an incredible job. I wish her the best in

retirement and thank her for everything she has

done over the years for me, staff, students, and

community.

2017-2018 Budget Presentation/Vote

Presentation – Monday, May 8th @ 6PM Rm.

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Vote – Tuesday, May 16th @ 12N-8PM

Principal’s Message

“Standing Together”

Senior Yana Kinblom started a girls’ club

call “Standing Together.” She currently has

19 girls in her club. The girls are in grades

7-12, meet at least twice/month, and

participate in team building activities. Mrs.

Maura Fox is the group advisor. Yana

recently applied for and received a grant

from Adirondack Foundation for $650 to be

used for her group activities. Mrs. Flanagan

recently attended an event and had a great

time bowling with the girls.

“Standing Together” Girls’ Club bowling

in Lake George

Lost & Found

Is your child missing some clothing items? Have

them check Lost & Found in the area across

from the nurse’s office.

NYS Math 3-8 Testing

The NYS Math test will be given on Tuesday,

May 2 and Thursday, May 4.

NYS Science 4 & 8 Testing

Science 8 Written Exam - June 5

Performance Exam - May 26 & 30.

Science 4 Written Exam - June 5

Performance Exam - May 24.

Buy a Brick Program

To help raise money for our outdoor

classroom, JCS has started a brick

campaign. Personally engraved bricks will

be placed on the floor in the pavilion. Go to

www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs to place an on-

line order, pick up an order form in the

principal’s office, or see the attachments to

this newsletter.

“Raise the Roof”

The “Raise the Roof” fundraising campaign

continues to go well. Thanks to those who

have helped out, purchased items, or

donated to the cause. Jaguar spirit items

will be for sale at basketball games and in

the principal’s office throughout the school

year. Stop by and take a look!

Facebook

Check out our Johnsburg Central School

page on Facebook.

https://facebook.com/JohnsburgCentralSchool/

Cafeteria Rules

Respect All Others

Eat Your Food

Clean Up After Yourself

Stay In Your Seat

Talk Quietly

Raise Your Hand

Use Your Manners

Walk

Guidance Counseling

News

College Acceptances

Savanna Berg has been accepted to Siena

College, SUNY Oswego, and the University

of New England.

Brittney Davis has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack, Clinton Community College

and the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Courtney Davis has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack.

Darian Fonda has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Megan Fuller has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Yana Kinblom has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack.

Kersten Mason has been accepted to Siena

College, College of St. Rose, St. Lawrence

University, Cazenovia College, and Wells

College.

Annabelle Millington has been accepted to

SUNY Potsdam, Herkimer County

Community College, SUNY Adirondack,

and Fulton Montgomery Community

College.

Amara Mitchell has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack, St. Lawrence

University, and Elmira College.

Jimmy Morris has been accepted to SUNY

Stony Brook, SUNY Cortland, SUNY

Brockport, Clarkson University, Fordham

University, King’s College, St. John Fisher

College, Colby-Sawyer College, Siena

College, Le Moyne College, University of

Maine, and Johnson and Wales College.

Nikole Tucker has been accepted to SUNY

Adirondack and New England Culinary

Institute.

SunnieLee Tucker has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack.

Tammie Wilson has been accepted to

SUNY Adirondack.

Sebastian Wood has been accepted to

SUNY Delhi.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

New York State Achievement and

Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-

AIMS) – provides $500 renewable, merit-

based scholarships to New York State high

school graduates who achieved academic

excellence as a high school student and

enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private

New York State college immediately after

high school. Applications will be available

in May 2017 at the link below:

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

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

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

achievement-and-investment-in-merit-

scholarship-ny-aims.html

2017-2018 Crary Scholarship – Seniors

applying to college, vocational or trade

school are encouraged to apply for this

renewable scholarship at

www.craryfoundation.org. The Adjusted

Family Income limit for applicants is

$80,000. The deadline to apply is May 1,

2017.

The Hudson Mohawk Area Health

Education Center Scholarship – Ten

scholarships for $500 will be awarded to

each high school senior entering an

approved healthcare related program.

Priority will be given to applicants living in

either medically underserved areas or health

professional shortage areas. Applications

are in Ms. Kokoletsos’ office. The deadline

to apply is 12:00 noon on Monday, May 1,

2017.

JUNIORS!!!!

SAT I and SAT Subject Tests

The SAT I and SAT Subject Tests will be

administered on May 6, 2017 at Johnsburg

Central School starting at 8AM. The deadline to

register to avoid paying a late fee was April 7,

2017. You can register on-line at

www.collegeboard.com. You must upload your

picture when you register. Bring photo ID,

admission ticket, pencils and an acceptable

calculator on exam day. The list of acceptable

and prohibited calculators are located at

http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/calculator-

policy.

ACT

The ACT with Writing and ACT without

Writing will be offered at JCS on June 10, 2017.

Juniors, if this is the first time taking the

ACT, I recommend registering for the ACT

with Writing. Testing begins at 8AM. The

deadline to register to avoid paying a late fee is

May 5, 2017. You can register on-line at

www.ACT.org. You must upload your picture

when registering. Bring photo ID, admission

ticket, pencils and an acceptable calculator on

exam day. There is a list of approved and

prohibited calculators at

http://www.actstudent.org/faq/calculator.html

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.

JCS HONOR SOCIETIES

The Gore Mountain Chapters of Junior

National Honor Society and Senior Honor

Society Inductions are set to take place on

May 11, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Johnsburg

Central School gymnasium, with

refreshments to follow. Students must have

an 85 (Jr.) or 88 (Sr.) cumulative average to

be eligible for National Honor Society.

Applicants are chosen based on their level of

citizenship, leadership, scholarship, and

service to the school and community.

New student inductees for the 2017-2018

school year are as follows:

Senior Honor Society:

Ava Anderson, Thomas Fuller, Novalee

Gadway and Ken Mulvey

Junior Honor Society:

Jennie Allen, Helena Williams, June

McCarthy, Ryan Morris, Clayton Schmale,

Phoebe Glover, and Hunter Mulvey

These students join an impressive group of

present members.

If you have any questions regarding Senior

National Honor Society inductions, please

contact advisor, Shannon Stone

sstone@johnsburgcsd.org. Any questions

regarding Junior National Honor Society

inductions, please contact advisor, Rachel

Brower rbrower@johnsburgcsd.org

Did You Know….??

April PreK-6 Students of the Month:

… Mason Cleveland, Trinity Millington,

Gracie Morse, Lauren Cleveland, Aalijah

McNeil, Maggie Pratt, Logan Townsend,

Amelia Perez, Carly Davis, Kali Hayes,

Chase Denno, Alene Tabano, Riley Sprague,

Eric Mason, Eloise Noel, Matthew Towne,

and Brian Hewitt

Specials: Library – Gabriella Ofori

Physical Education – Amari Trent and Lucia

Williams

Music – Maeghan McKinney

Art – Tristin Campbell

Computers – Lydia Pierson

Book Totals: . . . For March students in grades K-3 read

1,008 Books! That is the most books read in

one month so far this year!! The new total is

4,369 books read so far! Students are

getting closer to reaching their goal of 6,000

books read for the school year.

Jr./Sr. National Honor

Society Induction

Ceremony

Thursday, May 11, 2017

JCS Gymnasium

6:00PM

Scholarship, Citizenship,

Leadership, Character,

Service

***

New members of the JCS

Wall of Fame will also be

recognized on this

evening.

Refreshments to follow

induction ceremony

May Music Department Happenings

Students to Participate in the NYSSMA Solo Festival at Queensbury HS

Ms. Cole and Mr. Garrett are pleased to announce the following students who will be participating at this

year’s Zone 7 NYSSMA festival at Queensbury HS. Students will be performing classical and

contemporary vocal and instrumental solos. Higher level soloists are entered into the pool of candidates

for Area All State and Conference All State festivals held next year. This year, the following students are

participating:

Jennie Allen, Charlize Bernard, Lillian Bland, HarLee Bradway, Maddison Bromley, Michael Brouthers,

Madison Buck, Mia Connelly, Cassandra Dunbar, Ethan Dunbar, Adrianna Dunkley, Sierra Dunkley,

Thomas Fuller, Novalee Gadway, Phoebe Glover, Emma Hagadorn, Haley Mason, Nicholas Millington,

Sheridan Millington, Gage Morris, Julia Morris, Mackenzie Mulligan, Scott Patton Jr., Gabe Powers,

Clayton Schmale, Aileen Stevens, Katelyn Tennyson, Alexander Thomas, Madison Vaus, Isabelle Waite,

Nicholas Watson, Anthonie West, and Caroline Williams.

Cast of “Willy Wonka” Participates in Tannery Pond’s

Best of the Best Musical Revue

On Wednesday, April 5th, the cast of “Willy Wonka” participated in the first annual Best of the Best

Musical Revue, sponsored by a grant from the Charles Wood Theatre. JCS joined Schroon Lake Central

School’s cast of “Beauty and the Beast” for a wonderful night of musical theater. Students performed 30

minutes of highlights from each of their shows, and were presented with an award and reception by The

Tannery Pond Community Center. Students were able to interact with other student Thespians and enjoy

the stellar performances from a neighboring school. It was a great night for everyone involved.

THE CAST AND CREW OF “WILLY WONKA” THANK YOU FOR YOUR

SUPPORT OF OUR PRODUCTION!

Announcing Third Quarter 0-3 Days Attendance

Honor Rolls (*) Indicates Perfect Attendance

Pre-K

Ms. Eichler & Mrs. Glode: Olivia Owens and Logen May

Kindergarten

Mrs. Knickerbocker: Jameson May, Austin Lupo, and Isla Lewis

Mrs. Brower: Eli Harvey, Gracie Morse, Evelynn Noel, and Tailyn Millington

Grade 1

Mrs. Webb: Norah Caselli, Sofia Hodgson, Timothy Riley, Ryan Fink, Ryder Olesheski, Abbey Perryman,

and Vanessa Donohue

Mrs. Bedard: Cole Millington

Grade 2

Mrs. McKenna:

*Quinn Selleck, *Luke Volcheck, Colin Morris, Connor Sharp, and Regan Slater

Grade 3

Mrs. Watson: Chase Denno, Alene Tabano, Stephen Millington, and Hawk Millington

Mrs. Turcotte: *Hannah Sharp, Haley Mosher, Rowan Olesheski, Jordan Fusco, Jeremiah Freebern, Mason

Wing, Amari Trent, Lucia Williams, and Lexi Sharp

JCS Collects Pennies for Patients

During the month of March, the JCS National Junior and Senior Honor Societies hosted “Pennies

for Patients,” a coin drive which supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission to

find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Johnsburg Central School

students collected and donated over $350 for this worthy cause! Pictured is Mrs. Kim

McKenna’s second grade class. They were awarded prizes for collecting over $65, the most of

any single classroom. This was a very successful coin drive and JCS Honor Societies are

grateful to all who participated.

Battle of the Books 2017

On Monday, March 13th, 2017, for the third year in a row, JCS sent grade level teams from third through

sixth grade to the Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES regional Battle of the Books

competition held at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. With the gaining interest and

popularity of the event, this year’s competition marked the highest turnout to date with 470 students on 61

teams who came together to demonstrate their abilities and test their knowledge on ten books they were

assigned to read. Students dedicate time outside of their regular curriculum classes to read ten books,

collaborate with their teammates, train with their coaches, and prepare for this event for months.

“The Battle of the Books is an important event because it gets kids to read. The books are outside of the

classroom curriculum, so it is voluntary on their part,” WSWHE School Library System Coordinator

J’aime Pfeiffer told The Saratogian Newspaper. “These are kids who are enthusiastic about reading, and

about learning!...I think one of the reasons that it has expanded is the librarians and teachers who are the

coaches are passionate about reading, and have continued to encourage students to be part of this event.”

Steve Sheinkin, a local author

who wrote The Notorious

Benedict Arnold: A True Story

of Adventure, Heroism and

Treachery which is part of the

fifth grade reading list, is on a

promotional tour for his newest

book and was unable to speak

at this year’s event. However,

Mr. Sheinkin still took the time

to send the students a special

message about the value of

reading and writing, and give

an inside peek to his newest

book.

Sixth Grade Team

Captain: Julia Morris

Serenity Wood

Caden DeGroat

Dominic Selleck

Rodney Wolfe

Coach: Mrs. Murtagh

Battle of the Books – con’t.

5th

Grade Team

Co-Captains: Mia Connelly & Aidan Perez

Caroline Williams, Corbin DeGroat, Isabelle

Waite, Helena Batha

Coach: Mrs. Hayden

Captains Meeting with Administration

Superintendent Michael Markwica and School

Principal Heather Flanagan, both, who attended the

first round of the Battle of the Books competition,

met with the team captains two days after the event.

4th Grade Team

Captain: Ariana Harvey

Tristin Secor, Kaylie O’Hara, Jonathyn Ofori, Riley

Sprague, Elington Morin

Coaches: Mrs. Morris & Mr. Hurley

3rd Grade Team

Captain: Lexi Sharp

Haley Mosher, Rowan Olesheski, Marley Lewis,

Hannah Sharp, Lucia Williams

Coach: Mrs. Turcotte

JCS “BOTB” teams enjoyed a pizza party given to them by their coaches to acknowledge their

hard work and dedication.

Incoming Prekindergarten at JCS

If your child(ren) will be 4 years old prior to December 1, 2017, they are eligible to

attend prekindergarten during the 2017-2018 school year. Please call Jean

Comstock in the Guidance Office at 251-4201 to register your child for pre-k.

After you call, you will be sent a packet of information to fill out and return to the

guidance office. Registration packets can be returned to Jean Comstock starting

on May 15th. Your child will be placed on a list indicating whether you prefer an AM

or PM session, if it becomes necessary to have two sessions of pre-k. We cannot

guarantee that your child will be placed in the session that you prefer. Placement

will be determined by a first come, first-served basis starting on May 15th. Please

fill out and return your packets as close to May 15th as possible.

Incoming Kindergarten at JCS

If your child(ren) will be 5 years old prior to December 1, 2017, they are eligible to

attend kindergarten during the 2017-2018 school year. If your child currently

attends pre-k at JCS, your child will be automatically registered for kindergarten.

If your child is not currently enrolled in pre-k at JCS, please call Jean Comstock in

the JCS guidance office at 251-4201 as soon as possible. Kindergarten screenings

will occur on Friday, June 2nd.

Grandparents’ Day

Friday, May 12, 2017

7:30-10:00AM

Grades PreK-6th

Come and enjoy breakfast with your grandchild(ren), classroom visitations,

and a special concert

7:30-8:30 Breakfast in the cafeteria/Art Show

8:30-9:30 Classroom visitations

9:30-10:00 Concert in the gym

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Please return by Friday, May 5, 2017

(Fill out one form per family if you have multiple children in PreK-6 and return to one of

your child’s teachers)

Yes, the grandparents of my child/children,

___________________________________________________ will attend.

(list all of your children in PreK-6)

My child/children’s teacher/teachers is/are _________________________________________________________

Number of grandparents attending __________

Number of grandparents eating breakfast ________

*If your child does not have a grandparent who is able to attend, they may ask an

older relative or friend to attend

Summer Youth Swim Program at Ski Bowl Park

The Johnsburg Youth Committee is offering an afternoon swim program this year from 12:30

PM to 2:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This swim program will follow the

usual morning Youth Program held from 9 to noon. The swim program will run from July 11

through August 10 under the direction of Susanne Hayden. Bus transportation will be provided

from the swim program at 2:30 PM, there will not be bus transportation provided to the

program at 12:00 PM.

The swimming instruction will be a progressive program which teaches the basics and then

adds strokes and safety techniques while building stamina. Kids will earn a certificate for each

level of achievement. It takes most swimmers about 12-13 sessions to advance one level. If

there is interest, there may be opportunities for intermediates to satisfy the requirements of an

advanced swimmer and/or prepare for a lifeguard certificate. Along with lessons, there will be

free swimming and supervised free beach playtime.

In order to better determine numbers of swim program participants and thus, the number of

staff required, we need you to sign up in advance. Swim spots will not be guaranteed if your

child doesn’t attend the first week without notifying the Swim Director. Please sign up by

either returning the slip below to Laurie West in the Principal’s Office or by calling Joann

Morehouse, town Hall at 251-2421 by June 15th. Further details will follow upon signing up.

Summer Swim Program

Participant:______________________ Age:_______

Parent Name:_____________________________ Phone:_____________

E-mail: ______________________________________________________

Swimming ability: Beginner Doggy paddle Crawl/head out

Strokes achieved: Breathing Crawl Back stroke Breaststroke Butterfly Sidestroke

Stamina: How long could your child last swimming continuously?

0-1 minute 2-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes more

“Raise the Roof”

BRICK FUNDRAISER

Johnsburg Central School

We are raising money to build an outdoor classroom at JCS. This

pavilion will provide a shaded area during recess and a multi-use area

for outdoor classes, picnics, event viewing, playground viewing, etc.

Bricks will be set in the ground as an entrance to the pavilion. The

pavilion will be built during the summer of 2017.

4x8 inch brick ……… $35

8x8 inch brick ……… $50

Go to: www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs to place an on-line order

Bricks may include: Family names, Business names, In memory of …,

In Honor of …, Dedicated to …, Class of …, etc.

Questions: Call Heather Flanagan, Principal @ (518)251-2921 or email

@ hflanagan@johnsburgcsd.org

JCS thanks you for your support!

Johnsburg Central School – “Raise the Roof”

We are raising money to build an outdoor classroom at JCS. This pavilion will provide a shaded

area during recess and a multi-use area for outdoor classes, picnics, event viewing, playground

viewing, etc. Bricks will be set in the ground as an entrance to the pavilion. The pavilion will be

built during the summer of 2017. 4x8 inch brick - $35 8x8 inch brick - $50

Yes, we’d like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows:

ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH)

ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

4 x 8 Brick

8 x 8 Brick

EXAMPLE

G O N E W T O N H I G H L I O N S

S T A T E C H A M P I O N S

2 0 0 2 , 2 0 0 3 , 2 0 0 4

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO:

Johnsburg Central School

c/o Heather Flanagan, Principal

165 Main St.

North Creek, NY 12853

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: (_______) _________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: __________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________ Amount Paid: ___________________

FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY June 1, 2017

If you have any questions, please call Heather Flanagan @ 518-251-2921 or email hflanagan@johnsburgcsd.org

YOU CAN ALSO ORDER ON OUR ON-LINE ORDERING WEBSITE:

www.bricksrus.com/order/jcs

May 2017

Breakfast BREAKFAST MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Juice/Fruit 1

Western Omelet

Cereal

Muffins

Milk

Juice/Fruit 2

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 3

Pancakes

Syrup

Cereal

Toast/Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 4

Bacon Breakfast

Sandwich

Cereal

English/Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 5

Breakfast Pizza

Hash Browns

Milk

Juice/Fruit 8

Waffles

Syrup

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 9

Cheese Omelet

Cereal

Muffins

Milk

Juice/Fruit 10

Breakfast Parfait

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 11

French Toast

Syrup

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 12

Bacon and Cheese

on a Bagel with or

without Egg

Hash Browns

Milk

Juice/Fruit 15

Breakfast Pizza

Hash Browns

Milk

Juice/Fruit 16

Mini Pancakes

Syrup

Milk

Juice/Fruit 17

Ham Breakfast

Sandwich

Cereal

English/Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 18

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 19

Scrambled Eggs

Cereal

Muffins

Milk

Juice/Fruit 22

Syrup

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 23

Breakfast Parfait

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 24

Sausage & Cheese

on English

Cereal

English/Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 25

Veggie Omelet

Cereal

Muffins

Milk

Juice/Fruit 26

Waffles

Syrup

Cereal

Toast/Jelly

Milk

29

Memorial

Day

Juice/Fruit 30

Cereal

Toast

Jelly

Milk

Juice/Fruit 31

Bacon and Cheese

on a Bagel

Milk

Breakfast and

lunch passes

should be paid the

next day.

Prepay breakfast

and lunch Prices:

Reduced: 25 cents

Regular: $1.00

Adult: $2.00

Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or

administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil

rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded 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.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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: US Dept. of

Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC 20250-9410; 2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3) email:

program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

May 2017

Lunch LUNCH MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Hamburger 1 Hot dog /Cheese Wedges Vegetables Pineapples Milk

Pierogi 2 Vegetables Muffins Crisp Milk

Chicken patty 3 On a bun Rice Vegetables Mixed Fruit Milk

Hamburg Gravy 4 Potatoes Muffins Vegetables Mixed Fruit Milk

Chicken Tacos 5 Lettuce, Tomatoes Rice French Fries Strawberries Milk

Italian Dunkers 8 Pasta Vegetables Pears Milk

Chicken 9 Caesar Salad Biscuits Pineapples Milk

Cheese or 10 Pepperoni Pizza Vegetables Muffins Mixed Fruit Milk

Chicken 11 Tenders Rice/Muffins Vegetables Peaches Milk

Meatball Subs 12 Chips Vegetables Strawberries Milk

Tomato Soup 15 Toasted Cheese Vegetables Mandarin Oranges Milk

Scalloped 16 Potatoes w/Ham Vegetables Muffins Crisp Milk

BBQ Chicken 17 Sandwich Rice Vegetables Strawberries Milk

Tacos 18 Lettuce, Tomatoes French Fries Rice Applesauce Milk

Chicken Nuggets 19

Pasta Vegetables Muffins Pears Milk

Shepherd’s Pie 22 Biscuits Pineapple Milk

Make your own 23 Turkey or Mixed Sub/Chips Vegetables Mandarin Oranges Milk

Chicken/Bacon 24 Wrap Smiles Vegetables Applesauce Milk

Cheese or 25 Sausage Pizza Vegetables Muffins Peaches Milk

Hamburger 26 Hot Dog/Cheese Pasta Vegetables Strawberries Milk

29

Memorial

Day

Pulled Pork 30 Sandwich Smiles Vegetables Crisp Milk

Fish Sticks 31 Rice Vegetables Muffins Strawberries Milk

Whether you receive free or reduced lunches, Milk is 50 cents when purchased with a lunch from home or as an extra drink

All bread products are 100% wheat/ whole grain

enriched

Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or

administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil

rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded 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.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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: US Dept. of

Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC 20250-9410; 2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3) email:

program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

ANNUAL TREKS RAFTING TRIP HUDSON GORGE

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Who: Ages 8-19

Time: 8:30AM – 3PM

Where: Whitewater Challengers Route 28, North River

Bring: Lunch, sunscreen, any personal meds, sunglasses,

hat/visor

Wear: Bathing suit, shorts, sneakers or toe-covered sandals.

if cool – long sleeve synthetic shirt

Necessary equipment provided by White Water Challenges

Cost: $35 (includes $5 membership)

Signed forms needed: Treks membership form and signed WWC waiver.

Find both on-line at www.adktreks.org First come, first served.

Call Kelly at 251-3739 to register for trip by June 17th.

KAYAKING INSTRUCTION AND ROCK CLIMBING DURING JULY AND

AUGUST. LOOK FOR A FLIER IN JUNE AND KEEP CHECKING THE

WEBSITE AS DETAILS ARE WORKED OUT.

Upcoming JCS Events

May 2017

May 3 – AP Eng./ Lit./Comp. @ 8AM

May 4-7 – Jr. High Travel Trip

May 5 – US History Exam @ 8AM

May 6 – SAT’s Rm. 313 @ 8AM

May 8 – Budget Presentation /Board of Ed Meeting @ 6PM in Rm. 126

May 9 – K-3 Theme Assembly

May 9 - AP Calculus Exam @ 8AM

May 11 – Jr./Sr. NHS Inductions/Wall of Fame Recognition @ 6PM

May 12 – Grandparents Day @ 7:30-10AM

May 16 – Budget Vote 12-8PM & Jr./Sr. High Concert @ 7PM

May 20 – Coronation/Jr. Prom

May 22 – Board of Ed Meeting @ 7PM Rm. 126

May 26 – Parents Day Breakfast @ 7AM

May 29 – Memorial Day - No School

May 30 – Sports Banquet

New! Johnsburg Central School Policy

SUBJECT: ANIMALS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS/PROPERTY

To help maintain safe and healthy conditions for students, staff and visitors of the Johnsburg

Central School District, it shall be a violation of District policy:

a) For an individual to permit animals on any area of the school grounds/property.

b) For any individual to permit a dog/animal on any of the public recreation areas on school

grounds/property.

When an uncontrolled dog or other animal is discovered on school grounds/property,

Administration will call appropriate animal rescue personnel or local animal warden.

Animals may be permitted in school for instructional purposes. It is Administration's

responsibility to ensure that there is an appropriate educational purpose before any animal is

allowed in a classroom. Animals are not to be transported on school buses.

1. Parents may be consulted to determine any special consideration needed for children who

are immunocompromised, have allergies, asthma, etc.

2. When an animal is allowed in the classroom it is the teacher's responsibility to maintain

the cleanliness and upkeep of the animal and its living environment.

School staff will be responsible for the proper control of animals brought to school for

institutional purposes and Administration will be responsible for ensuring the effective

protection of children when animals are in the school.

In addition, those individuals with disabilities who are covered under the ADA requirements for

Service Animals shall be exempt from the terms of this policy.

Also, under certain circumstances, police and other emergency services may require the presence

of animals in performing their duties (such as bomb or drug searches). This decision will be

made on a case by case basis as determined by school Administration and/or the responding

emergency agency.

This policy will be disseminated to the community and school personnel through normal

channels of communication.

Adopted: 4/10/17

Budget Presentation 6:00 p.m. - @ JCS Rm. 126

Monday, May 8, 2017

Voting 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Johnsburg Central School Gym Area

The Board of Education submits:

Budget Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of Johnsburg Central School District, Towns of Johnsburg,

Chester and Thurman, in the County of Warren, New York, be and hereby is authorized to expend the

sum of $10,631,439 and to levy the necessary tax therefor during the 2017-2018 school year.

Board Members

Election of three (3) Board Members

Erwin Morris:

I was elected to the Johnsburg Central School Board in May 2008. I graduated from JCS in 1994 after

my family moved from downstate New York. I attended Pace University and Regents College and hold

a Bachelor’s degree in Business. Currently, I am earning a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

I am the co-owner of Morris Management Group/Gore Mountain Realty with my brother Joseph

Morris. I run our business in North Creek and employ many local people.

I reside in the hamlet of Wevertown with my wife Rebecca and our two children who are both enrolled

in Johnsburg Central School.

My proudest accomplishment is the JCS Pre-K program. As almost everyone is aware, the program has

been an amazing success. I have been very dedicated to my work on the Board with school security,

successful management of finances, and with the Pre-K program.

I currently serve as the Board Vice-President.

Tom Ordway:

I am a lifelong resident of North Creek where I reside with my wife, Pattie and son Jon who is currently

working for Johnsburg EMS as well as North Warren EMS and Mohawk EMS; and my daughter, Maria

who is in 8th

grade at JCS. I have two other children who have already graduated from JCS. Thomas is

a Glens Falls Fireman and Robert is employed by CP Rail as a foreman in the Signal Department.

I have been involved with JCS as a school board member for over 25 years. I have been very active in

the community as a Little League coach, scoutmaster, soccer coach, Fire Dept., EMS, and many more

activities.

I am retired from Canada Pacific Railway where I was responsible for all training on the northeast

division of CP Rail. As a CP manager, I was responsible for the entire budget for all training on the

northeast division.

I believe we provide our kids at JCS with a quality education at a fair cost. As always, the students are

my number one priority.

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Board Members – con’t.

Tara Sears:

Having lived in North Creek my whole life, it has made me have solid roots and a commitment to my

community. I am also an alumnus of JCS, as well as three of my sons, and currently, I have one son and

a granddaughter attending.

After graduating and becoming a Nurse, I chose to work in North Creek at ATCNRC as a Nursing

Administration Assistant, staying in my hometown and being a part of the community and taking care of

the residents there, a number of them being North Creek residents. I retired from the North Creek Fire

Co. after 26 years of service as well as Johnsburg EMS after 14 years. I also just completed 22 years in

scouting in North Creek having my youngest son, Cole, crossing to Boy Scouts. My husband Paul is

retired from the US Army and is a corrections officer in Fort Ann. We chose to raise our children in

North Creek because of the strong school system and close knit community.

I have been on the Johnsburg Central School Board for nine years; this is the end of my third term. I am

honored to be a part of such a great school system. I was proud to be on the committee for technology

last year and watching all those students this fall with their new chrome books was astonishing,

especially the elementary students. I look forward to seeing all of the changes coming with our building

project and continuing to be a part of making Johnsburg the best school for our students it can be. The

students of JCS are our future and I am proud to be a part of that. I hope to be re-elected this year, so I

can continue to serve on the board to help make academic and fiscal decisions to benefit the students and

the taxpayers.

2017-2018 Budget Summary

Revenues

Sources 2016-2017 2017-2018

LOCAL (non-Tax)

Balance on hand, June 30 $1,359,416 $1,464,772

(Including prior year turn back)

Less allowed for retention ($360,000) ($425,258)

Amount applied in Budget Proposal $999,416 $1,039,514

Miscellaneous (interest, admissions, late charges, etc.) $505,255 $477,360

Total Local $1,504,671 $1,516,874

STATE

Gross State Aid $3,253,997 $3,220,071

BOCES Aid $169,643 $173,767

Textbook/Software/Library Loan Aid $25,438 $25,911

Total State $3,449,078 $3,419,749

TOTAL STATE AND LOCAL $4,953,749 $4,936,623

TAX LEVY $5,593,426 $5,694,816

2017-2018 Budget Summary

Expenditures

The budget is presented in three components. Totals for each component are shown with 2016-2017 and

2017-2018 comparisons. The budget reflects the District’s commitment to provide strong academic

programs, alternative pathways for students with needs, and a broad range of extracurricular programs.

In addition, computer access with Internet capabilities for all students is provided.

Component 2016-2017 2017-2018

Administrative $1,257,847 $1,257,614

Program $8,098,989 $8,306,206

Capital $1,190,339 $1,067,619

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $10,547,175 $10,631,439

TOTAL EXPENDITURE INCREASE $84,264

As required by law: Property Tax Report Card

Budgeted

2016-2017

Budgeted

2016-2017

Percentage

Total Spending

$10,547,175 10,631,439

Increase -

.80%

Total estimated School Tax Levy actual

$5,593,426

estimated

5,694,816

Increase

1.81%

Public School Enrollment 359 359 0

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: ___________-_________________

Imagination Library – A Free Collection of Children’s Books

The Johnsburg Chapter of Imagination Library is beginning its third year of providing free quality children’s

books to any child living in the Johnsburg school district. To date, nearly 80 families have enrolled in this

program. Besides living in the school district, the only requirement is that your child ranges in age from newborn through

their fifth birthday. Once a month, your child will receive a beautiful children’s book that is age appropriate

delivered to your home. This program is now in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia and was founded by

Dolly Parton. The cost of our children’s literature has been underwritten by the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack

Foundation as well as the Charles R. Wood Foundation. We appreciate their generosity and hope you

choose to enroll your child. Please don’t miss out on taking part in this great opportunity and enjoy reading time with your child!

Programs and Projects Funded by Title I

Parental Involvement

The Board of Education recognizes the rights of parent/guardians to be fully informed of all information relevant

to their children who participate in programs and projects funded by Title I. The District shall ensure parental

involvement in these programs and projects by:

a. Providing such support for parental involvement activities as required by law;

b. Convening an annual meeting to which all parents/guardians of participating children shall be invited;

c. Providing parents/guardians with reports on their children’s progress;

d. Providing opportunities for regular meetings of parents/guardians.

Title I, Part A Written Complaint and Appeal Procedure

Who may submit a complaint?

Any public or nonpublic school parent or teacher, other interested person, or agency may file a complaint.

What must a complaint contain?

All complaints must be written; be signed by the person or agency representative filing the complaint; specify

the requirement of law or regulation being violated and the related issue, problem, and/or the concern; contain

informative/evidence supporting the complaint; and state the nature of the corrective action desired.

What must an appeal from a LEA’s response contain?

An appeal must contain a copy of the original complaint and a copy of the LEA’s response to the original

complaint or a statement that the LEA failed to respond in 30 business days.

Where should a complaint/appeal to the LEA be sent?

Complaints/appeals regarding the LEA’s administration and implementation of its ESEA Title I Grant or Academic

Intervention Services for students identified under Commissioner’s Regulation Part 100 should be sent first to

the School Superintendent of the LEA against whom the complaint is made. The LEA has a 30 business day

period in which to resolve a complaint.

Title I complaints should be first sent to the Superintendent of the LEA. If the local LEA fails to resolve the

complaint within 30 business days, or fails to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the complainant, the

complaint should be sent to the Title I School and Community Services Office, Room 365 EBA, New York State

Education Dept., 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234; or United States Dept. of Education, Compensatory

Education Program, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3W230, FOB #6, Washington, DC 20202-6132. For more

information go to www.emsc.nysed.gov/funding/cladcep/ca0809/complaintsappeals.htm