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P.O. BOX 129 GREENVILLE, NY 12083-0129 518-966-5070 FAX:
518-966-8346 www.greeville.k12.ny.us
September 2013
Back to school!
September 4th was the first day of classes for Greenville
Central School students. Pictured above are
Scott M. Ellis Elementary students arriving, excited to meet
faculty and to find their classrooms. Kin-
dergarten students attend their Open House on the 4th. They
returned for a full day of school on
Thursday the 5th and were able to experience their first
cafeteria lunch, recess and Physical Education
class. Middle and High School students were welcomed by
completed construction of the circle,
some new administrators and several new faculty members.
Excitement was in the air not just the
part of students but also faculty, staff and administration.
Melissa Palmer and Karen Overbaugh/Photo courtesy of The
Greenville Pioneer
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High School Update
On the first Friday of the school
year, Mr. Hilgendorff held a
Welcome Back Assembly for
each of the grades. The focus
was to have students to think
about what makes a school great
and what are the characteristics
for guaranteed success. Mr. H
emphasized the importance of
respect, attendance, being pre-
pared, and investing in oneself.
Students responded well and the
year is off to a great start.
The connections between school
and home are a vital piece of stu-
dent success. We had a great
turnout for our annual open
house held on Tuesday Septem-
ber 17, 2013. Parents were able
to meet with their childs teach-
ers to discuss the academic pro-
grams here at GHS and to meet
our new Principal, Mr. Hilgen-
dorff. We encourage all of our
parents to continue building the
home to school connection by
scheduling a parent /teacher con-
ference on November 15th or
26th.
Todd Hilgendorff
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518-966-8346 www.greeville.k12.ny.us
Faculty Accolades
Pictured above are Dr. Pam Agan-Smith, School Psychologist, and
Rachel Anderson, High School Agri-
culture Teacher. Both faculty members are being recognized for
their talents.
On Monday, September 30th at The College of Saint Rose, Dr.
Pamela Agan-Smith, Psy. D. will be
awarded as the New York State Association of School
Psychologists J Chapter nominee for Practitioner of
the Year Award. The J Chapter encompasses all school districts
in Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Sche-
nectady and Schoharie Counties. Dr. Pam was up against hundreds
of other local school psychologists but
beat them out due to her stellar work here at Greenville
Middle/High School. Congratulations to Dr. Pam
and her prestigious award!
LEXINGTON, KY. Rachel Anderson, Agricultural Educator in
Greenville, NY, has been selected as the
2013 Region VI winner of the Teacher Mentor award given by the
National Association of Agricultural
Educators. This award recognizes experienced agricultural
educators who make the time to work with
early career educators in an effort to help them become
successful teachers. By building positive relation-
ships between themselves and beginning teachers, mentors help
increase retention rates within the profes-
sion as well as help those they mentor build successful
programs.
Ms. Anderson competed against Teacher Mentor award winners from
surrounding states for the oppor-
tunity to be named the 2013 Region VI NAAE Teacher Mentor.
Regional winners will receive an expense
-paid trip to attend the 2013 NAAE convention. The NAAE Teacher
Mentor award program is sponsored
by CEV Multimedia. NAAE is the professional organization in the
United States for agricultural educa-
tors. It provides its nearly 8,000 members with professional
networking and development opportunities,
professional liability coverage, and extensive awards and
recognition programs. The mission of NAAE is
professionals providing agricultural education for the global
community through visionary leadership,
advocacy and service. The NAAE headquarters are in Lexington,
KY.
Melissa Palmer
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518-966-8346 www.greeville.k12.ny.us
Upcoming
Events
September 30-
October 4th: Spirit
Week
October 4-5th, 2013:
Homecoming
Weekend
For a complete listing
of events http://www.greenville.k12.ny.us/
edfoundation/
Homecoming2013.pdf
October 9, 2013:
Middle School Picture
Day
October 10, 2013:
Board of Education
Meeting, 7 pm in the
MS/HS Library
New Library Media Specialist at the Elementary School
Scott M. Ellis Elementary School is pleased to introduce Ms.
Melissa
McConville as our new school library media specialist.
Kindergarten-
ers will participate in weekly book exchange and regular library
instruc-
tion. Students in 1st to 5th grades will have increased
opportunities for
book exchange and enrichment of their classroom research
program.
Ms. McConville will be engaging students in learning and
reading, as-
sisting them in understanding information literacy and teaching
them
how to use learning technology effectively. She will also
support par-
ents and students through the inquiry and research processes.
Ms.
McConvilles goal is to help your children grow and develop into
life-
long learners and readers.
Before coming to Greenville, Ms. McConville was the School
Library
Media Specialist at the Middle and High Schools in Lansingburgh,
as
well as at the High School library in South Colonie and the
summer
reading and writing program in North Colonie. We are excited to
wel-
come Melissa to the GCS community. She can be reached at
966-5070
or via email at [email protected].
Peter Mahan
Continuing Education Information
The Greenville School Fall 2013 Continuing Education Classes
are
posted online. The brochure can be found at
www.greenville.k12.ny.us. By clicking under the District
heading
on the top left corner you can browse down to Continuing
Education
to view the 2013 brochure. Classes begin mid-September.
Please
contact Marybeth Favicchio at [email protected]
for
further information.
Marybeth Favicchio
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DIBELS
Response to Intervention guidelines from
New York State indicate that, in addition to
providing multi-tiered levels of support to
students, all students in grades K-4 must be
screened three times per year in reading.
Based on recommendations from the RTI
Research Group and approval by the QEC
and District, the DIBELS Next is being uti-
lized to screen all students in reading
grades K-5. DIBELS stands for Dynamic
Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills,
and is comprised of six measures that func-
tion as indicators of the essential skills that
every child must master to become a profi-
cient reader. The DIBELS was designed for
use in identifying children experiencing
difficulty in the acquisition of basic early
literacy skills, in order to provide support
early and prevent the occurrence of later
reading difficulties. Each student worked
1:1 with a trained professional from the
school to complete the brief (less than 10
minutes for each student) screening tasks
during the week of 9/9-9/13. Our expecta-
tion is that students will be assessed again
in January and in May in order to track stu-
dent progress and continue to identify stu-
dents in need of reading support.
Rachael Finkle
Pictured above are second graders are wearing smiles
on their first day back to school! Students enjoyed par-
ticipating in all the fun activities planned by the teachers
for their return.
MaryLou Spencer
Happy Faces
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FFA Students Excel at State Fair
Four members of the Greenville Jr. FFA attended the New York
State Fair in Syracuse, NY from Au-
gust 26, 2013 to August 28, 2013. The members participated in
the Jr. FFA Livestock Judging Com-
petition and the Jr. FFA Horse Evaluation Competition, and had
great success in both events!
The teams placed first in both events, earning the titles of
State Jr. FFA champions in both Livestock
and Horse Evaluation. Individual awards for the Jr. Livestock
Competition were: Willobee Sutton,
1st place; Carley Estep, 4th place; Madeleine Makely, 8th place
and Valerie Lewis, 11th place. Indi-
vidual awards for the Jr. Horse Evaluation Competition were:
Willobee Sutton, 3rd place; Carley
Estep, 5th place; Valerie Lewis, 7th place and Madeleine Makely,
8th place.
Congratulations on a great State Fair ladies! Rachel
Anderson
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518-966-8346 www.greeville.k12.ny.us
Back to School Expo
On September 7th, nine 5th grade students from the Elementary
School attended the Back-to-School
Expo in Albany at the Empire State Convention Center. During the
Expo, the students explored several
local businesses in the Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics fields with topics ranging
from aviation to robotics. Students also learned a great deal
about health and wellness including exer-
cises to keep fit and how to make smart, healthy food choices.
Casey Gannon
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HOMECOMING 2013
Spirit Week September 30
th to October 4
th
Daily themes decided by HS Student Council
For students grades 6-12
Friday October 4
During school Elementary Spirit Day
Festivities begin 9th
period for HS & MS students
HS Student Assembly in HS gymnasium
MS Student Assembly in MS gymnasium
Student-vs.-Staff team contests (High School)
HS Jazz Band performance
Presentation of MS/HS fall athletic teams
.. 2:45 pm to 7:00 pm Pep Rally activities for School K-12 &
Community* FFA Food Booth
PTSA/PTA school support booth
Other student groups fundraising booths
Battle of the Bands-Outside Stage
Volleyball Net Set Up
Sports equipment will be available for use 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Boys & Girls Soccer*
Greene County Cup ~ First Round
* In case of inclement weather after school activities between
2:45 pm and 7:00 pm will be cancelled.
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm HS Student Council Dance in the HS Gym Grades
9-12 MS Dance in the MS/HS Cafeteria Grades 6-8
(sponsored by HS Student Council)
Saturday October 5
7:30 am -10:30 am Foundation Annual Homecoming Breakfast All You
Can Eat Buffet Contact Karen Overbaugh, 966-5070 ext. 302
[email protected]
All Proceeds Benefit the Greenville Educational Foundation
8:00 am Spartan Sprint
~for children who want to participate in a shorter run
9:00 am Run for Readers ~ Second Annual 5K
9:00 am Cross Country vs. Cairo-Durham
10:00 am 6:00 pm Boys & Girls Soccer Greene County Cup ~
Second/Final Rounds
10:00 am Modified Boys & Girls Soccer vs. Cairo-Durham
11:00 am JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Cairo-Durham
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Homecoming RUN FOR READERS
Breakfast
All You Can Eat Buffet
Cheer on the Runners!
Feast with Friends & Family!
at the Scott M. Ellis Caf Adults $9:00 on Children 10 and under
$5.00
Saturday, October 5, 2013 7:30 10:30 a.m.
Delicious Breakfast Buffet includes: Fresh Baked Rolls, Muffins
and Bread
Fruit, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes,
Eggs/Omelets made to order
& so much more
HURRY! Reservations accepted until 10/3/2013
Contact Karen Overbaugh 966-5070 ext. 302
[email protected]
All Proceeds Benefit the Greenville Educational Foundation A
fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region,
Inc.
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Greenville Windham Coxsackie Lathamwww.GNHlumber.com Event
Schedule
Subject to revision. For latest updates, please
visit:www.CommunityPartnersofGreenville.com
7:30am Breakfast10:30am At the Ellis Cafeteria by the Greenville
Education Foundation
8am 1 Mile Spartan Sprint for youngsters9am 5K Run/Walk At the
Greenville Elementary Bldg. Entries call 966-5070x301 or email
[email protected]
10am3pm Book Sale At the Greenville Library by Friends of the
Library
12pm3pm Antique & Treasures Appraisal by Russ Carlsen At the
Firehouse Garage by Greenville Fire Company Auxiliary
At Vanderbilt Park
3.305pm Geology Walk with Dr. Robert Titus From Vanderbilt
Parking Lot
4.457:45 Music by Dusk til Dawn
5pm7pm Chili Challenge, Pie Contest
At Vanderbilt Parks North BarnCome vote for your favorite
chef!
Awards for the winners![ $10 for Adults, $5 for Ages 7-12, under
6 free ]
Includes Chili and Pie Tasting, hot dogs, side dishes, salad,
dessert, coee, iced tea or lemonade and the chance to cast your
ballot to vote for the best Chili and
best Pie!
Your donation supports our community and its parks. Contest open
to all individuals or groups from the greater Greenville area. Call
or leave a message at
(518) 817-2872 to enter your chili or pie!
Time TBD Bonre (weather permitting)
7:30pm Fireworks Courtesy of Misbehavin Fireworks
Thanks ToA.J. Cunningham Funeral Homes All Arts Matter American
Legion AuxiliaryAnne Laerty Realty The Bank of Greene
CountyBaumann's Brookside Boehm FarmBorwegen Excavation &
RepairsCivil Air PatrolCommunity Partners of Greenville Country
Square Wine & LiquorColdwell Banker Dale Dorner and Jon
KosichEastern Mutual Insurance Co Frank & Cecile Plattner
Freehold Country Pub Friends of the Greenville Library Girl
ScoutsGNH Lumber Grapeville AgencyGreene County Horseshoe &
Gift ShopGreene County Power EquipmentGreenville Arms/Life by
ChocolateGreenville Auto & Truck PartsGreenville
PioneerGreenville Saw Service, Inc.Greenville School District
Greenville Volunteer Fire Co and Auxiliary Greenville Rescue Squad
Hillcrest PressHollowbrook Restaurant(Continued on other side)
Robert S. WalentaRobert S. Walenta
BorwegenExcavation & Repair, Inc.
We Do Big & Small Jobs
Dams - Driveways - Foundations Ponds - Snowplowing - Septic -
Installation
Swimming Pools Filled - Plus Much More6570 State Rt. 81,
Greenville, NY 12083
www.borwegen.com [email protected] [email protected]
(518) 966-4561(518) 966-4401(888) BORWEGE
Ed Gendron
GREENVILLE SAW SERVICE, INC.Rt. 81 WEST, GREENVILLE N.Y.
12083
Tel. (518) 966-4346 Fax (518) 966-4647Briggs and
StrattonHydraulic Hoses
10697 Rte.32, Greenville, NY
12083www.mountainviewbrasserie.com
Chef Max Suhner
Big enough to serve you, small enough to care
www.vanaukenexpress.com
Farm EquipmentWood Splitters
1485 Red Mill RoadPO Box 339Greenville NY 12083
Phone 518-966-44991-800-342-3420
Fax 518-966-4149
518-966-4466Main St., Greenville, NY1-800-287-3689
518-943-322016 Blvd Ave., Catskill, NY
1-800-863-2251(518) 966-5522
Protecting Your Future with All Forms of Insurance
Grapeville AgencyLow Rates Low Down Payments
www.grapevilleagency.com
At the Greenville Arms 1889 Inn
Artisan Chocolates and Confections www.LifeByChocolates.com
Phone: 518 966 5219 11135 State Route 32 Greenville, NY
12083
Curtis A. CunninghamScott M. Zielonko (518) 966-8313
EXPRESS INC.
We're your local source for:
Lumber & Building Materials Plumbing & Electrical
Supplies Cabinets & Countertops Windows & Doors Design
Services & More!
[email protected]
Our Family Serving Your Familyfor over 115 Years
Stevie HallenbeckLogging - Land Clearing
Trucking - Excavating417 County Route 403Greenville, NY
12083
518-966-6099
Kellys Pharmacy Inc.The Pharmacy That Puts You First4852 Route
81P.O. Box 422Greenville NY 12083Tel (518) 966-4800Fax (518)
966-4950www.kellyspharmacyinc.comMartin F. Kelly
RPh.Pharmacist/Owner
Sage Point Financial, Inc.P.O. Box 56910734 Route 32Greenville
NY 12083Tel (518) 966-4623Fax (518)
[email protected]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013
FOOD!
FUN !
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Event ScheduleSubject to revision. For latest updates, please
visit:www.CommunityPartnersofGreenville.com
7:30am Breakfast10:30am At the Ellis Cafeteria by the Greenville
Education Foundation
8am 1 Mile Spartan Sprint for youngsters9am 5K Run/Walk At the
Greenville Elementary Bldg. Entries call 966-5070x301 or email
[email protected]
10am3pm Book Sale At the Greenville Library by Friends of the
Library
12pm3pm Antique & Treasures Appraisal by Russ Carlsen At the
Firehouse Garage by Greenville Fire Company Auxiliary
At Vanderbilt Park
3.305pm Geology Walk with Dr. Robert Titus From Vanderbilt
Parking Lot
4.457:45 Music by Dusk til Dawn
5pm7pm Chili Challenge, Pie Contest
At Vanderbilt Parks North BarnCome vote for your favorite
chef!
Awards for the winners![ $10 for Adults, $5 for Ages 7-12, under
6 free ]
Includes Chili and Pie Tasting, hot dogs, side dishes, salad,
dessert, coee, iced tea or lemonade and the chance to cast your
ballot to vote for the best Chili and
best Pie!
Your donation supports our community and its parks. Contest open
to all individuals or groups from the greater Greenville area. Call
or leave a message at
(518) 817-2872 to enter your chili or pie!
Time TBD Bonre (weather permitting)
7:30pm Fireworks Courtesy of Misbehavin Fireworks
Thanks To(Continued from other side)Jacob & OwensJoyce and
Fred Zeitler Just A Buck Kellys PharmacyLady Bug SoapThe
KilcarMacko Chiropractic PCMark WilcoxMisbehavin Fireworks Mountain
View BrasserieMountain Timber Custom BuildersNational Bank of
CoxsackiePine Lake Manor ResortRainbow Golf ClubRubys
RestaurantSagePoint FinancialThe Sewing Room Stevie Hallenbeck
ExcavatingStewarts Shops Story's Nursery Tip Top FurnitureToms Hot
DogsTOPS MarketsTown Line Auto Town of GreenvilleTwo Twisted
LadiesVan Auken ExpressVirginia Mangold RealtyWalenta & Clark
Insurance
TOWN LINE AUTOMECHANICAL, COLLISION,
24HR TOWING and PRE OWNED AUTO SALES
PO Box 10, 6501 RT 32 Greenville NY 12083
Tel (518) 966-8003 Fax: 518-966-8761
Greene County PowerEquipment, Inc.
Full Line of Outdoor Power Equipment
William Rothe(518) 966-4002
10756 Route 32 Greenville, NY 12083
www.coldwellbankerprime.com (518) 966-4900
Debra Danner, Mike Caprio, Deborah Smith, Lesley Smith and
Evelyn Rochler
Eastern Mutual Insurance Company Serving our upstate New York
neighbors
since 1855
6504 State Route 32 PO Box 40
Greenville New York 12083 www.easternmutual.com
www.tbogc.com Route 32
Greenville, NY 12083(518) 966-5200
Joan Ferremi-TibbettsBranch [email protected]
FREE Shuttle Service
www.greenecountypowerequipment.com
Dale DornerAttorney at Law
Vacation Resort3500 Rt. 26 P.O. Box 660Greenville NY 12083(518)
966-5745PineLakeManor.com
Jon KosichAttorney at Law
[email protected]
P.O. Box 704840 Main Street
Greenville New York 12083Tel (518) 966-4412Fax (518)
966-8258
42 Creamery RoadSouth Westerlo, NY 12083
(518)
[email protected]/shop/ladybugsoapfacebook:ladybugsoapstorepinterest:lbsoap
Anything Stitchable for the HomeCustom Made
Draperies, Slipcovers, UpholsteringCornices, Swags, Jabots,
Cushions, PillowsBedspreads, Duvets, Window Treatments
Mon.Fri. 9am4pm, Sat 9am1pmT. (518) 966-5873 4856 Route 81,
Greenville
5922 Route 32Greenville, NY 12083
(518) 966-4525www.2TwistedLadies.com
Open allWinter!
Non-prot committed to the protection, preservation and
development of
Greenvilles natural and historic
resourceswww.communitypartnersofgreenville.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013
FOOD!
FUN !
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You are invited to The Standardization of Americas Children, a
presentation by Gail
Richmond.
October 7, 2013
Greenville High School
The Greenville Elementary PTA and Greenville Middle School/High
School PTSA are
pleased to be co-sponsoring a presentation by Gail Richmond
entitled, The
Standardization of Americas Children. Ms. Richmond, an education
advocate, retired
Greenville Central School District teacher, and former
Greenville Faculty Association
President, will share her ideas on excessive standardized
testing in schools. She will
discuss her thoughts on what is driving this testing craze and
what significant adverse
effects it is already having on children and teachers.
This forum will give parents and other community members a
chance to learn how they
can work to reverse these startling trends in education.
Attendees will be more prepared
to help ensure that schools do not have to choose tests and test
prep over fundamental
programming like art, music, library, small class sizes, and
electives.
We invite parents, teachers, staff, and administration from area
schools to this event on
October 7, 2013 from 7-9 pm in the Greenville High School
auditorium (4976 Route 81,
Greenville).
Please contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Anne Rhoads, President, Greenville Elementary PTA
966-4434
Disclaimer:
The description of this presentation and the presentation itself
reflect the views of the
speaker, and not the PTA, PTSA, or Greenville Central School
District.
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