One of our Positivity Project character strengths in November was KINDNESS! CES teachers selected students who go above and beyond in demonstrating kindness for their monthly assembly!
Congratulations, students! (More photos on Facebook!) #ChooseKindness #PositivityinAction
Congratulations, students! (More photos on Facebook!) #ChooseKindness #PositivityinAction
BIG NEWS FROM OUR CHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Congratulations to Degan Reynolds, Sydney Crombach and Tristan Lozier on an outstanding Skidmore College Concert Band Performance.
Throughout the fall semester, these three student musicians along with Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck have been rehearsing with the Skidmore College Concert Band every Thursday night and on Sunday, December 3rd they performed on stage at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. Mrs. Crombach has been bringing students to Skidmore for the past couple of years as an effort to enrich and challenge some of her more accomplished student musicians. These students will be back for the Spring semester beginning at the end of January with a performance at the end of April. It is truly a unique experience for these students to perform alongside their teachers, community members and Skidmore College students and we look forward to continuing the partnership in the future. #CorinthisCommunity
Throughout the fall semester, these three student musicians along with Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck have been rehearsing with the Skidmore College Concert Band every Thursday night and on Sunday, December 3rd they performed on stage at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. Mrs. Crombach has been bringing students to Skidmore for the past couple of years as an effort to enrich and challenge some of her more accomplished student musicians. These students will be back for the Spring semester beginning at the end of January with a performance at the end of April. It is truly a unique experience for these students to perform alongside their teachers, community members and Skidmore College students and we look forward to continuing the partnership in the future. #CorinthisCommunity
'Tis the season to be jolly and jolly we are in the music department. Our student musicians are hard at work this holiday season. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming holiday concerts!
Our annual winter concerts kick off at 6pm on Thursday, December 7th with the Elementary Chorus Concert at the Elementary building and then you can head over to the High School gym for our High School Gym at 7pm for our annual High School Winter Concert featuring our High School Handbells, High School Chorus, Select Choir and High School Concert Band.
Then, on Thursday, December 14th, our middle school musicians will perform with the 5/6 Handbells, 5/6 Chorus, 5/6 Band, 7/8 Handbells, 7/8 Chorus and 7/8 Band at 7pm in the High School Gym. We will have the book fair set up in the gym lobby during both the High School and Middle School concert and the National Junior Honor Society will also be hosting a bake sale and hot cocoa bar during the Middle School Concert.
We hope that you will join us for our concerts and that they help to make the season bright!
Our annual winter concerts kick off at 6pm on Thursday, December 7th with the Elementary Chorus Concert at the Elementary building and then you can head over to the High School gym for our High School Gym at 7pm for our annual High School Winter Concert featuring our High School Handbells, High School Chorus, Select Choir and High School Concert Band.
Then, on Thursday, December 14th, our middle school musicians will perform with the 5/6 Handbells, 5/6 Chorus, 5/6 Band, 7/8 Handbells, 7/8 Chorus and 7/8 Band at 7pm in the High School Gym. We will have the book fair set up in the gym lobby during both the High School and Middle School concert and the National Junior Honor Society will also be hosting a bake sale and hot cocoa bar during the Middle School Concert.
We hope that you will join us for our concerts and that they help to make the season bright!
REMINDER to CCSD FAMILIES: The district has partnered with Saratoga Hospital to offer a Student Health Services initiative. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, a physician assistant will be available at the schools to offer FREE medical care for students.
OVERALL BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES include:
· FREE services
· Improved student performance and test scores
· Improved rates of physical activity in schools
· Save money
· Reduce duplication
· Reduce absenteeism
· Reduce Urgent care/ER visits
· Diagnose and treat students quickly and effectively
Services provided:
· School/Sports physicals
· Acute illness (cold symptoms, sore throat, ear pain, GI illness)
· Acute care prescription/Over the counter medications if indicated
· Minor injuries
Meet your school PA-C
Jen McGetrick graduated from Albany Medical College Physician Assistant Program in 2010. Originally she worked in Saratoga Emergency room and now has been in Primary Care for 10 years.
In order to access this valuable resource, parents/guardians must complete a consent form. Please complete one form for each student.
You can click on the image below (or the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qrM8Tq0pEfybRabwOFfMe_vU4ZZRu_b2/view?usp=sharing).
Please contact the school nurse in your student's building with any questions. #CorinthisCommunity
OVERALL BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES include:
· FREE services
· Improved student performance and test scores
· Improved rates of physical activity in schools
· Save money
· Reduce duplication
· Reduce absenteeism
· Reduce Urgent care/ER visits
· Diagnose and treat students quickly and effectively
Services provided:
· School/Sports physicals
· Acute illness (cold symptoms, sore throat, ear pain, GI illness)
· Acute care prescription/Over the counter medications if indicated
· Minor injuries
Meet your school PA-C
Jen McGetrick graduated from Albany Medical College Physician Assistant Program in 2010. Originally she worked in Saratoga Emergency room and now has been in Primary Care for 10 years.
In order to access this valuable resource, parents/guardians must complete a consent form. Please complete one form for each student.
You can click on the image below (or the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qrM8Tq0pEfybRabwOFfMe_vU4ZZRu_b2/view?usp=sharing).
Please contact the school nurse in your student's building with any questions. #CorinthisCommunity
Our CHS NHS students continue to facilitate meaningful service projects to help our community/region.
Isaiah Burth is collecting items to help the Code Blue Shelter for the homeless in our region on Sunday, December 10th from 10-1 at the CES bus ramp! (You can also donate via Amazon.)
Please see the flier for more information about items to be collected and how you can help!
A tip of the hat to Isaiah for modeling kindness and compassion for others with this project!
#CorinthisCommunity
Isaiah Burth is collecting items to help the Code Blue Shelter for the homeless in our region on Sunday, December 10th from 10-1 at the CES bus ramp! (You can also donate via Amazon.)
Please see the flier for more information about items to be collected and how you can help!
A tip of the hat to Isaiah for modeling kindness and compassion for others with this project!
#CorinthisCommunity
Dear CCSD Families,
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.
Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical piece of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include: listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply just being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families where together you can watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
We hope that you will ask your student about the lessons, discussions and activities this week!
Have a wonderful week!
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.
Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical piece of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include: listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply just being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families where together you can watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
We hope that you will ask your student about the lessons, discussions and activities this week!
Have a wonderful week!
Wednesday, December 6th is WORLD TRAVELER WEDNESDAY in our Oak Street Cafeteria! This month, we are traveling to Sudan to try traditional native foods in honor of Mrs. Bardin's 7th grade ELA class!
Students are embarking on a new unit of journeys and survival as they explore the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Students will learn about the experiences of the people of Southern Sudan as they follow the story of Salva Dut, a lost boy who persevered and never gave up hope when he became a refugee during Sudan's second civil war.
Please encourage your student to try the new cuisine that our talented cafeteria staff will be preparing!
Interesting facts about Sudan:
1) Sudan is home to more pyramids than Egypt!
2) It was once the largest country in Africa!
3) In 1963, Jacques Cousteau set up the Continental Shelf Station Two, an underwater research center off the coast of Sudan.
4) Sudan is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park have a variety of marine life. The Dinder National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa and is home to a diverse array of wild animals and birds.
Source: https://www.enjoytravel.com/us/travel-news/interesting-facts/interesting-facts-about-sudan
Students are embarking on a new unit of journeys and survival as they explore the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Students will learn about the experiences of the people of Southern Sudan as they follow the story of Salva Dut, a lost boy who persevered and never gave up hope when he became a refugee during Sudan's second civil war.
Please encourage your student to try the new cuisine that our talented cafeteria staff will be preparing!
Interesting facts about Sudan:
1) Sudan is home to more pyramids than Egypt!
2) It was once the largest country in Africa!
3) In 1963, Jacques Cousteau set up the Continental Shelf Station Two, an underwater research center off the coast of Sudan.
4) Sudan is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park have a variety of marine life. The Dinder National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa and is home to a diverse array of wild animals and birds.
Source: https://www.enjoytravel.com/us/travel-news/interesting-facts/interesting-facts-about-sudan
Attention, CCSD families! Saratoga County is seeking input for the broadband access project. See the flier below for more information! The survey and additional details can be accessed at: https://www.saratogacountybroadband.com/
The survey is open until 12/31/23.
Hoops for the Holidays 2023 was a huge success!
Our annual event brings our school and community together in a tremendous effort to raise funds to help brighten the holidays for families in need.
A big shout out to our Athletic Director, Coach Hilary Haskell, Head Basketball Coach, Craig Falkenbury, all of our basketball coaches, players, cheerleaders and volunteers who helped to make this event possible!
In addition to players shooting for their pledges, there were games, raffles and fun for all who filled the gym Thursday evening!
A fan favorite is always the "Pie a Staff Member" event! Thank you to Mr. Pomerville, Mrs. Briner, Coach Suppes, Coach Fabian, Coach Bowe and Coach Lemelin for being such great sports for the cause!
We thank all who donated, pledged our athletes, participated in the event and helped to make this herculean effort to raise funds a success.
Hoops for the Holidays is another example of how we model The Positivity Project and #ChooseKindness lessons for and with our students!
(A full list of thank you acknowledgements and the grand total raised is coming soon!)
Our annual event brings our school and community together in a tremendous effort to raise funds to help brighten the holidays for families in need.
A big shout out to our Athletic Director, Coach Hilary Haskell, Head Basketball Coach, Craig Falkenbury, all of our basketball coaches, players, cheerleaders and volunteers who helped to make this event possible!
In addition to players shooting for their pledges, there were games, raffles and fun for all who filled the gym Thursday evening!
A fan favorite is always the "Pie a Staff Member" event! Thank you to Mr. Pomerville, Mrs. Briner, Coach Suppes, Coach Fabian, Coach Bowe and Coach Lemelin for being such great sports for the cause!
We thank all who donated, pledged our athletes, participated in the event and helped to make this herculean effort to raise funds a success.
Hoops for the Holidays is another example of how we model The Positivity Project and #ChooseKindness lessons for and with our students!
(A full list of thank you acknowledgements and the grand total raised is coming soon!)
Our CCSD Counseling Team is partnering with our Food Service Director, Mrs. Lisa Tevendale for our next Community Night: How to Include More Vegetables in Your Child's Diet
Wednesday, 12/13 at 6PM (RSVP required because our guests will get to taste the recipes!!!)
See the flier for details!
RSVP to: https://forms.gle/TCES7dNLz7x1LhfU9
Wednesday, 12/13 at 6PM (RSVP required because our guests will get to taste the recipes!!!)
See the flier for details!
RSVP to: https://forms.gle/TCES7dNLz7x1LhfU9
Our Boys Varsity Basketball team participated in a great community event today, earning the win! Here are some highlights from Coach Falkenbury:
"The Corinth River Hawks Boys Varsity Basketball team jumped to a 21 to 6 lead after the first quarter en route to beating Galway 66 to 38 in a Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic game at Fulton Montgomery Community College this morning. There were contributions from each member of the team.
The leading scorers were Kaden Wright with 21 points, Hunter Shanahan with 12 points, Josh Colson with 9 points, and Avery Wood and Braydin Stone both added 8 points a piece.
The boys are a fun group to watch play. Their next game is Friday December 8th, as they open the Adirondack League season on the road against Lake George at 6:00 PM."
We wish our boys varsity River Hawks basketball team a great season!!!
Photos courtesy of Mrs. Gilbert (Thank you!)
"The Corinth River Hawks Boys Varsity Basketball team jumped to a 21 to 6 lead after the first quarter en route to beating Galway 66 to 38 in a Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic game at Fulton Montgomery Community College this morning. There were contributions from each member of the team.
The leading scorers were Kaden Wright with 21 points, Hunter Shanahan with 12 points, Josh Colson with 9 points, and Avery Wood and Braydin Stone both added 8 points a piece.
The boys are a fun group to watch play. Their next game is Friday December 8th, as they open the Adirondack League season on the road against Lake George at 6:00 PM."
We wish our boys varsity River Hawks basketball team a great season!!!
Photos courtesy of Mrs. Gilbert (Thank you!)
Our CHS Band participated in a great regional experience recently! Here are a few highlights from Mrs. Crombach:
"Each year, the Northeast Instrumental Music Festival (NEIMF) brings together student musicians from northern NY and Vermont in an immersive 4 day music festival, lead by local musician and music educator, Michael Craner. This year, eight of our high school musicians were accepted to represent CCSD: Madeline Baldes, flute; Riley Mattison, flute; Lila Riihimaki, clarinet; Sydney Crombach, tenor, sax; Tristan Lozier, tenor, sax; Degan Reynolds, French horn; David Eddy, trombone, and David Frye, euphonium.
These students arrived at the Courtyard Marriott on Thursday afternoon to audition for seating and begin rehearsing together. Friday was a long day and had the students working with specialists in sectional rehearsals as well as full ensemble rehearsals. On Saturday the students were treated to an open rehearsal by the Great American Community Band, where the students had the opportunity to ask questions of the adult members. After this, the students were treated to a fun activity at Lake George Lanes and games where they celebrated the group's efforts. The weekend culminated with the concert on Sunday and our students parted ways with their newfound friends.
Sunday we donned our concert attire and the students gave an outstanding performance, ending the weekend’s festivities. We are so proud of how hard our students worked and all that they were able to accomplish in such a short time! Big thanks to Mr. Schenone, the Board of Education, Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck for making this possible for our students!"
"Each year, the Northeast Instrumental Music Festival (NEIMF) brings together student musicians from northern NY and Vermont in an immersive 4 day music festival, lead by local musician and music educator, Michael Craner. This year, eight of our high school musicians were accepted to represent CCSD: Madeline Baldes, flute; Riley Mattison, flute; Lila Riihimaki, clarinet; Sydney Crombach, tenor, sax; Tristan Lozier, tenor, sax; Degan Reynolds, French horn; David Eddy, trombone, and David Frye, euphonium.
These students arrived at the Courtyard Marriott on Thursday afternoon to audition for seating and begin rehearsing together. Friday was a long day and had the students working with specialists in sectional rehearsals as well as full ensemble rehearsals. On Saturday the students were treated to an open rehearsal by the Great American Community Band, where the students had the opportunity to ask questions of the adult members. After this, the students were treated to a fun activity at Lake George Lanes and games where they celebrated the group's efforts. The weekend culminated with the concert on Sunday and our students parted ways with their newfound friends.
Sunday we donned our concert attire and the students gave an outstanding performance, ending the weekend’s festivities. We are so proud of how hard our students worked and all that they were able to accomplish in such a short time! Big thanks to Mr. Schenone, the Board of Education, Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck for making this possible for our students!"
Attention, CES families! Please take a moment to read the CES December newsletter from Mrs. Connor and Mr. Pomerville! There is a lot of great information, photos and important dates in this month's publication!
Click the link: https://www.smore.com/ca1kxg
Click the link: https://www.smore.com/ca1kxg
Our JV Girls Basketball team hit the court running last night and earned the first win of the season! Here are some highlights from Coach Fauler:
"Girls JV basketball won a nail biter last night against Galway, 35-34. Livia Crooks scored the gaming winning basket with less than 2 minutes to go in the game. Bailey Hall led the way with 11 points and Gracie Jones had 8 points in her junior varsity debut. Way to go Riverhawks!"
Congratulations, girls! Have a great season!
"Girls JV basketball won a nail biter last night against Galway, 35-34. Livia Crooks scored the gaming winning basket with less than 2 minutes to go in the game. Bailey Hall led the way with 11 points and Gracie Jones had 8 points in her junior varsity debut. Way to go Riverhawks!"
Congratulations, girls! Have a great season!
Our Boys JV Basketball Team earned the "W" in their first contest of the season. Here are some highlights from Coach Bowe:
"The JV basketball team won their first game of the season last night. They beat Argyle 57-44 in a non-league game. Ashton Wright lead the team with 18 points. Many players contributed on the offensive end last night. It was a great way to start the season. Thank you to all the fans who came out to support this team on opening night!!" Congratulations, JV Riverhawks! We wish you a great season!
"The JV basketball team won their first game of the season last night. They beat Argyle 57-44 in a non-league game. Ashton Wright lead the team with 18 points. Many players contributed on the offensive end last night. It was a great way to start the season. Thank you to all the fans who came out to support this team on opening night!!" Congratulations, JV Riverhawks! We wish you a great season!
Winter sports are off to a great start! Our Girls Varsity Basketball Team kicked off their season with a win! Here are highlights from Coach Hoertkorn:
"The Varsity girls basketball team picked up a non- league win over an improved Galway team last night. It was a great team effort, especially on the defensive end. Whitney Cameron led all scorers with 18 points, while adding 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Riley Dumas showed great leadership and composure, especially on the defensive end communicating and helping our younger players. She also had 3 assists and 2 steals.
Chloe Hall, Isabella Craig, and Kenadee Flint all had their first Varsity baskets, and stepped up huge on the defensive end.
Taylor Stone and Caitlyn Crossman were huge inside for us making adjustments when necessary. Caitlyn also had 9 rebounds, and did the little things to help us maintain possession or force a Galway turnover.
We are so proud of the team getting their first win, and being able to handle the pressure in a close game. Our next game is Monday 12/4 at Northville."
Way to go, Lady Riverhawks!!
"The Varsity girls basketball team picked up a non- league win over an improved Galway team last night. It was a great team effort, especially on the defensive end. Whitney Cameron led all scorers with 18 points, while adding 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Riley Dumas showed great leadership and composure, especially on the defensive end communicating and helping our younger players. She also had 3 assists and 2 steals.
Chloe Hall, Isabella Craig, and Kenadee Flint all had their first Varsity baskets, and stepped up huge on the defensive end.
Taylor Stone and Caitlyn Crossman were huge inside for us making adjustments when necessary. Caitlyn also had 9 rebounds, and did the little things to help us maintain possession or force a Galway turnover.
We are so proud of the team getting their first win, and being able to handle the pressure in a close game. Our next game is Monday 12/4 at Northville."
Way to go, Lady Riverhawks!!
CCSD is proud to announce another project that promotes helping others in need!
National Honor Society student, Ada Carlton, is facilitating participation in the Toys for Tots Toy Drive.
This season you can donate toys, books, or money to Toys For Tots to help kids in need and boost their holiday spirit!
Time: Now - December 11th
Location: A box will be located in the high school office to drop of toys or books
Toy Guidelines:
new, un-wrapped, preferably around the $10 or above price range; books are also needed (children receive 2 toys each and 3 books count as ONE gift!)
homemade toys are also accepted Toys NOT ALLOWED:
used toys, toys that look like realistic weapons, toys with candy or food, toys with chemicals (i.e., experimental labs, acid, crystal projects, etc.)
Preferred Ages: ages 0 up to 12 years, gifts for ages 0-2 are in great need
Monetary Donation Link: https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/donate-sr Thanks to NHS member Ada Carlton for putting on this wonderful Service Project for the holiday season, Corinth is Community! All information above and the image is courtesy of the Toys for Tots official website.
This season you can donate toys, books, or money to Toys For Tots to help kids in need and boost their holiday spirit!
Time: Now - December 11th
Location: A box will be located in the high school office to drop of toys or books
Toy Guidelines:
new, un-wrapped, preferably around the $10 or above price range; books are also needed (children receive 2 toys each and 3 books count as ONE gift!)
homemade toys are also accepted Toys NOT ALLOWED:
used toys, toys that look like realistic weapons, toys with candy or food, toys with chemicals (i.e., experimental labs, acid, crystal projects, etc.)
Preferred Ages: ages 0 up to 12 years, gifts for ages 0-2 are in great need
Monetary Donation Link: https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/donate-sr Thanks to NHS member Ada Carlton for putting on this wonderful Service Project for the holiday season, Corinth is Community! All information above and the image is courtesy of the Toys for Tots official website.
Attention, CMS/CHS students and staff!
Please consider participating in the Holiday Treat Drive hosted by NHS senior, Erin Ward, to brighten the holidays for Corinth families in need.
Please see the flyer for details!
Attention, Corinth Elementary School Families!
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/28) is Picture Re-take day for students who were absent or wish to retake their school photo!
Contact the office with any questions!
A message from our C.A.R.E. Committee:
"It is with a huge thank you and abundance of gratitude to the Knights of Columbus, NYS Laborers Union, Women in Need and our CARE Committee that we were able to fulfill 54 request of new winter gear for our PreK - 6th students. Lots of behind the scenes work went into the gathering and organizing these requests - with an extra thank you to CHS NHS members Madelyn, Ada and Juliana. We hope there is lots of outside play and joy in the winter months ahead."
Parents please check your email for information on the request and be patient as the final items are gathered.
Our district is so fortunate to benefit from the hard work of our C.A.R.E. Committee and our generous community partners! #CorinthisCommunity
"It is with a huge thank you and abundance of gratitude to the Knights of Columbus, NYS Laborers Union, Women in Need and our CARE Committee that we were able to fulfill 54 request of new winter gear for our PreK - 6th students. Lots of behind the scenes work went into the gathering and organizing these requests - with an extra thank you to CHS NHS members Madelyn, Ada and Juliana. We hope there is lots of outside play and joy in the winter months ahead."
Parents please check your email for information on the request and be patient as the final items are gathered.
Our district is so fortunate to benefit from the hard work of our C.A.R.E. Committee and our generous community partners! #CorinthisCommunity
