Valedictorian & Salutatorian named for Class of 2009

Memorial Day service planned

at Hinsdale LegionMemorial Day is a

United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (on May 25 in 2009). For-merly known as Decora-tion Day, it commemo-rates the U.S. men and women who died while in military service to their country. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.

This year’s Memorial Day remembrance will be held at the Hinsdale American Legion begin-ning at 10 a.m.

Please don’t forget to honor all of our fallen military men and women who have served with honor.

“Home of the Bobcats”Vol. 9, Issue 8 May 2009

Hinsdale Central School is proud to announce its Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2009.

This year’s Valedictorian is Jordan Kent. Jordan has a GPA of 94.320 with an index of 105.96. Jordan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kent of 1480 Kent Road in Hinsdale, New York. Jordan plans on attending Elmira College.

Jordan has been involved in Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volley Ball and Varsity Soft Ball. Jordan is a member

of the National Honor Society as well as Physics Club, Pep Club, Junior Scholarship Society and Yearbook Editor. She was the Class Vice-President for her Sophomore and Junior years. Jordan was recognized as one of the Cattaraugus County’s Youth Citizenship Youth Award winners (Youth of the Week) and also participated in the New Vision - Health Professions Program through BOCES and Olean General Hospital.

Jordan attends St. John’s Church in Olean, New York and is

an active member of their Religious Education Program. Jordan is also a member of the Hinsdale United Methodist Youth Group.

This year’s Salutatorian is Jasmine Krawczyk. Jasmine has earned a GPA of 93.694 with an index of 105.698. Jasmine is the daughter of Mary Graser of 3843 Main Street in Hinsdale, New York and David Krawczyk.

Jasmine’s school involvements include: National Honor Society President, French Club President, Physics Club Officer, Art Club and Yearbook Staff. Jasmine has won numerous awards for science projects including (1) 3rd place, (2) 1st place and (1) Grand Prize at science fairs held here at Hinsdale as well as ones held in Alfred and Syracuse since 2007. Jasmine has been accepted to Embry Riddle where she plans to pursue a career in Aeronautics.

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By John FitzpatrickHCS Board President

My name is John Fitzpatrick and I am running for the school board. I have been a member of the Board for the past fifteen years. I have previously been vice president for five years, and for the last six years I have been president. I have helped guide the school through the financial dif-ficulties of the mid 90’s and three build-ing projects. As Board President I have been interested in the big picture, not the day-to-day operations of the school. That is what the role of a board member should be.

With the projects we were able to add new science and home and careers labs, the middle school wing, recondition both gyms, re-grade the athletic fields, new band and music rooms ,and various im-provements to the plant. We were also able to bring our school to the top in the area with technology. I have also been involved with three superintendent searches. That is one of the most important functions of a board member.

I am a firm believer in small schools. They provide more opportunities for stu-dents to participate in athletics, musicals, plays, bands etc. Basically anybody who wants to participate can do so. Extracur-ricular activities are what provide students with some of the skills necessary to thrive in their careers. We are able to produce a well- balanced marketable graduate.

I have had two of my children graduate and they are continuing their education. My last child is a junior. The experience my children have had at Hinsdale Central School was good. My interests are and will be in maintaining a quality education for our students. That would include hiring good staff and supporting them, also keep-ing current with new technology. I feel we are still a strong district and I want to keep it that way.

Please remember to vote on May 19. I would appreciate your support and also believe support in our budget is what will help keep Hinsdale Central School District here for years to come.

CHeCkout our Web site ...Featured here is a snap-

shot of part of the web pages of second-grade teacher, Mrs. Bushnell, from our school Web site, www.hinsdalebobcats.org. To see this in full, go to “Faculty” and find her name in alpha-betic order. You can wander through all of her pages or go directly to the link called “FAQ” and learn the answers to commonly asked questions from second-graders and their parents.

Hinsdale Central School

FacultyHome > Faculty > Mrs. Bushnell

Mrs. BushnellWelcome

Class Announcements

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2007 Technology Using Teacher of the Year

Spelling Words

Homework Policy

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Home Administration Athletics Clubs Departments Elementary School Employment Faculty For Parents Guidance Library Resources

Middle/High School Our Community PTO Web Applications Calendar

This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1.Does my child have homework each night? 2.What should I do if my child does not bring these things home? 3.How is our class spelling list created? 4.What happens if my child does not bring the book report in on time? 5.How will parents be kept uptodate on their child's progress?

Does my child have homework each night?

Yes! Please see the Homework Policy section of this web page for more details concerning your child's nightly assignments.

What should I do if my child does not bring these things home?

First, ask your child why they have not brought these things home. Try to help your child develop a plan so that they can be more responsible for these assignments. You can also notify me by leaving a message on my voice mail (X125), sending me an e-mail, or sending a note in with your child. I will discuss it with your child, and develop a plan, and make sure they take the assignments home. If this doesn't work we can arrange to have spelling lists etc. sent home with an older sibling. This is my least favorite solution since it removes personal responsibility from your child but, if necessary, we will build from this point.

How is our spelling list created?Our class spelling list is a mixture of words that we will be reading in ourreading text book, our social studies,science, and math curriculum, monthly word and holidays, and proper nouns. Your child will be reading and writing these words everyday, which makes them more meaningful than just a set of simple words joined by a common spelling pattern. Our class lists provide us with a rich, ongoing learning experience of several spelling patterns, both simple and complex.

How will parents be kept up to date on their child's progress?There are several ways in which you will be kept informed of your child's progress and performance. First, tests will be sent home at the end of each month in a brown monthly envelope. After you have read the enclosed material please sign the front of the envelope next to the appropriate month and return the empty envelope as soon as possible. If you have any questions concerning these tests please call me at 557-2227 ext. 125 to set up a conference so we may address your concerns in more depth.Secondly, TIPS reports are completed and sent home after the first 5 weeks of a marking period. These will outline the areas in which your child is having difficulty and suggestions to help correct the problem.Also, teachers will be meeting individually with each parent on our

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Hinsdale Central School

Fitzpatrick seeks re-election to HCS Board of Education

Budget Vote& Board ElectionMay 19thNoon - 8 p.m.

Responsible school budget holds the fiscal line

By John Fitzpatrick, Board of Education PresidentOn Tuesday, May 19, you will have the opportunity to vote for the 2009-2010

budget. You will be voting on the budget, bus purchase, and the establishment of a Capital Reserve for Busses. I encourage you to vote on all three propositions. The continued support of the budget every year helps guarantee the existence of the Hinsdale Central School District.

The budget this year has a 3.7% increase in expenditures. These increases are due to higher cost in health insurance, retirement benefits, energy, con-tractual expenses, operational, and normal inflation-ary increases. This budget is a very conservative one put together by the hard work of Business Administrator, Jennifer Jaquith, and Superintendent Judi McCarthy.

The 3.7% increase in expenditures will have a 0% increase in the Tax Levy. This is because there was no reduction of state aid due to federal stimulus money for education. Also included in the revenue side is the use of excess money from last year’s budget applied to this year’s budget.

In addition, you will be voting on a bus purchase. We purchase a bus every year; that keeps the fleet current and safe. By doing this, we are able to maintain a level debt service.

Finally is the establishment of a Capital Reserve fund for busses. State aid sup-plies 70% of the revenue for the district. If there is a future decrease in aid, we would have to use these funds for potential transportation needs. The state allows us to create these reserves for excess funds which may be needed in future years, especially those of economic uncertainty.

Our goals in budgeting include the ability to keep our district on firm financial ground through the wise use of resources, maintain our effort to provide our children the education to thrive, and keep HCS a vital part of the Hinsdale community.

Our Budget Hearing will be held on May 12 at 7 p.m. in the upper gymnasium.

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School Lunch Charge Policy begins May 11

An update from the 1st and 2nd grade LIFE Grant after school program! We have been busy little butterflies. To celebrate the return of the spring season, we read Hopper Hunts for Spring. The children created a “Think Spring” list and attached it to a beautiful butterfly craft.

The following week, the children went on a homophone hunt! We read a book called Dear Deer, which was all about ho-mophones. Then they had to find eggs hidden around the room. Inside each egg was a homophone pair that they had to use in a sentence. It was an “egg-cellent” event!

Beginning May 11, 2009, Hinsdale Central School will be implementing a school lunch charge policy. The Board of Education reviewed the policy during their March and April 2009 meetings. New York State Child Nutrition, a division of the State Education Department, requires districts to implement a policy with charge limits if we allow charges.

Child Nutrition Program/Charging Meals

The Hinsdale Central School District believes no child should go hungry dur-ing the school day, and recognizes that students may forget to bring a lunch or money to school. In order to promote responsible behavior and minimize the financial impact on the school lunch program, the board will allow students to “charge” meals and pay back at a later date according to the terms of this policy.

Although not required by law, because of the District’s participation in the Child Nutrition Program, the Board of Education approves the establishment of a system to allow a student to charge a meal. All stu-

dents Kindergarten through twelfth grade will be allowed to charge a maximum of five meals. Students will not be allowed to charge ala carte items.

After three charges have occurred, with no note or phone call from the parent/guardian, the cafeteria will send letters no-tifying parents of our intent to serve their student(s) a sandwich and milk, which constitutes a complete lunch. After the fifth charge and no repayment, the student will be served a sandwich and milk until the charges are repaid. If outstanding lunch charges exist, the student will not be allowed to purchase ala carte items. Weekly letters will be mailed or sent home for students who have outstanding account balances.

Positive/Negative BalancesAll balances, both positive and nega-

tive, remaining at the end of a school year will be carried into the next school year.

Prepayment of MealsHinsdale Central School encourages

parents/guardians to deposit funds into their students account so that funds are

readily available to purchase meals and ala carte items. Payment can be made by cash, check or money order. This elimi-nates the need for parents/guardians to send money with their student each day. It also helps increase the efficiency of the serving line so students have more time to eat their meals.

Participation in the Free/Reduced Meal Program

If you think you may eligible, please contact the school for an application. If you were not eligible at the beginning of the school year and your financial situation has changed, you can file another applica-tion at any time during the school year.

The free/reduced meal application process is completely confidential. Appli-cations are received in the district office, and all students use ID cards to purchase their meals. No one is able to identify if a student is free, reduced or paid when the students go through the lunch line.

If you have any question regarding this policy, please contact Jennifer Jaquith at (716) 557-2227 extension 190.

LiFe Grant update

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Students have a blast, Bobcat style

News from the HCS Guidance OfficeGreat Scholarship websites:www.fastweb.comwww.finaid.comwww.students.govwww.ed.gov/finaid..htmlwww.srnexpress.comwww.fafsa.ed.gov

Testing Tips and Information:www.ets.orgwww.act.orgwww.princetonreview.com/collegewww.collegeboard.com

Colleges Acceptances:Lacey Cassidy - Jamestown Communi-

ty College Olean, University of Pittsburgh @ Bradford, Hilbert

Kylene Lovell - Duquesne University, University Pittsburgh (Main Campus)

Mallory Ginter - Jamestown Commu-nity College Olean

Karen James - Villa Maria Paige Kent - Elmira, Ithaca, Slippery

Rock Jordan Kent - Elmira, Cortland Elizabeth Lovell - Villa Maria, Univer-

sity of Pittsburgh @Bradford Samantha McStraw - Jamestown Com-

March 27th was an evening filled with fun. For a second year students arrived at 8 p.m. with a gym set up for volleyball, ping pong, badminton, and basketball. If sports weren’t to their liking the upper gym had seven TVs with video games that were projected onto the gym walls and game tables were set up in the lobby. At 11:15 p.m., all 94 participants boarded a bus headed for Byllye Lanes in PA where students enjoyed two hours of bowling with friends. Arriving back at school the students were still full of energy and participated in competitions of relay races, shoe finding, eating contests, and hula hooping. Some students opted out to watch the feature movie on the big screen. At sun up awards were given out to those

Reminders to Seniors: Please inform the guidance of-

fice whenever you receive a college or other scholarship. Your award will be an-nounced at graduation.

Please do not count on local scholar-ships to pay for the majority of your college costs. These one-time awards may pay for some books, or offset some portion of your tuition. You should have a finan-cial aid plan in place already through your college’s financial aid office.

Boys, when you turn 18 years of age, remember to register for the Selective Service online at www.sss.gov

Check with your chosen college now and if you need tuition assistance

Continue to do your VERY BEST the last couple of months! Your senior year grades are very important. A final tran-script will be mailed to your college in early July.

Juniors:You should start reviewing and re-

searching colleges. You should also of taken or plan on taking your SATs in June or October.

Great College websites:www.collegeboard.comwww.collegenet.comww.petersons.comwww.usnews.co/usnews.educollege/cohome.htm www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool

munity College Olean Jessica Neal - Hilbert Emily Rohl - Jamestown Community

College Olean Ashley Russell - Jamestown Com-

munity College Olean, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, US Army

Dustin Stebbins - Alfred State, Univer-sity of Pittsburgh @ Bradford

Steven Kenney - ClarksonAshley Warfield - Gannon, St. Bo-

naventure Stephanie Miller - Alfred State Cody Giberson - Alfred StateShelby Giberson - Jamestown Commu-

nity College Olean Shane Sklar - Anoka Ramsey Commu-

nity College Monique Fusiara - JCC, University of

Pittsburgh @ BradfordMandi Magee - Jamestown Community

College OleanJared Carter - Jamestown Community

College Olean Stephanie Gagner - Jamestown Com-

munity College OleanJasmine Krawczy- Embry RiddleAdam Vavrecan - Liberty UniversityDJ Mascho – U.S. Marines

that had a “Bobcat Blast” and winners of the competitions. The event ended at 7 a.m. with juice and donuts donated by Ried’s Food Barn.

We are so proud of our Hinsdale students for their great behavior and enthusiasm throughout the night! We look forward to next year’s “Bobcat Blast”!

The student council would like to thank the following teachers and staff for help-ing out with the BOBCAT BLAST: Nancy Clayson for moving all the equipment; Mrs. Grasdorf, Mrs. Bushnell, Mr. Bauer and Mrs. Whiteside for rugs, bean bag chairs and pillows; Mrs. Detweiler, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. VanDamme, Mrs. Ranineri for supervising the bowling at Byllye Lanes, Mr. Putt and Mr Ewing for driving us safe-

Academic Boosters Club ... will be having something special to con-gratulate our students in grades 9 – 12 for being on the Merit, Honor and High Honor Roll for at least 2 marking periods for the current school year.

ly to Bradford, Mrs. Henton, Mrs. Cuddy, Mr. Cuddy, Mr. Berent, Mrs. Parr and Mr. Feuchter for helping out during the first half of the BLAST; Mrs. Mikowicz and Mrs. Warfield for coming in the during the early hours of the morning; Ms. Hamilton for serving breakfast and finally a great big thank you to the crew that spent over 11 hours with the students: Mrs. Sandy Peterson, Mrs. Faller, Mr. Martel, Mr. Bauer, Mrs. Fair and Mrs. Winicki.

We would also like to thank Ried’s Food Barn for donating the donut holes that were served for breakfast. A special thanks goes to Cody Giberson and Shane Sklar for being DJs for the entire event.

A BIG Bobcat thank you!(See photos on page 5.)

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Dear Parents and Athletes:

School physicals will be given next month to all students wishing to play a sport in the 2009-2010 school year. Sports offered at Hinsdale Central School include: Fall - Football, Volleyball, Colorguard; Winter - Basketball, Bowling, Colorguard, Swimming - shared with Allegany; Spring - Baseball, Softball, Golf and Colorguard.

Please read through the medical qualification procedure for any student considering playing a school sport next year. Feel free to contact Mrs. Caskey at ext. 405 with any questions or concerns. The procedure is as follows:

* In late April 2009 students will be given a Health History form in their homerooms. * This needs to be completed and signed by a parent and returned to the nurse as

soon as possible.* All students wishing to play a sport must fill out and return one of these sheets. If

your student will be getting a physical with their own physician they can pick up a form for that at the nurse’s office.

* In May students will have the opportunity to get a free physical from our school physician. These physicals are good for one year, making the athlete eligible to play all seasons next school year.

It is highly recommended that any student even considering playing a sport next year get a physical. Students who do not receive a physical at this time will be responsible to obtain one from their own physician. Please remember school physicals are free of charge.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Mark Crino, Athletic DirectorValerie Caskey, School Nurse

NtHs inductees

Board of Education Briefs - March 2009

Paige and Jordan Kent were recognized at the National Technical Honor Society ceremony on March 25 held at the Old Library Restaurant for their accomplishments in the New Vision - Health Professions program.

MINUTESApproved minutes of Business Meeting •of February 25, 2009, Workshop Meeting of March 11, 2009 and Special Meeting of March 16, 2009

FINANCIALApproved Warrants for the A-Fund •Approved Warrants for the C-Fund •Approved Warrants for the F-Fund •Approved Warrants for Capital Fund•Approved Budget Status•Approved Treasurer’s Report for •February 2009Approved Extra Classroom Activity •Fund

PERSONNELApproved Vanda Samol & Jean •Frederick as a substitute food service helpersApproved the rescinded the resolution •on 2/25/09 Aprille Girard resignationApproved Frank Steffen Jr., Oliver •Herbot, Cari Dombeck & Donald E. Jordan as a substitute teachers

SPECIAL EDUCATIONApproved Subcommittee on Preschool •Special Education Meeting of 2/20 and 3/9/09Approved Subcommittee on Special •Education Meetings of 2/11, 2/18, 2/19, 2/20, 2/25, 2/27, ¾, 3/6, 3/11 and 3/12/09

DISTRICTApproved the change of May 13, 2009 •Board Meeting to Mary 12, 2009 for the budget hearing and workshop meetingApproved Policy #5751 – “Idling •School Buses on School Grounds”Approved the overnight trip to •Syracuse on March 28, 2009 in order for the Science Fair winners to compete in a regional competitionApproved adoption of the 2009-2010 •District CalendarFirst reading of Policy #5660 – School •Food Service Program (Lunch and Breakfast)First reading of Policy #5660R – Free •

and Reduced Priced Meal ProgramFirst reading of Regulation #5660R •– Non-Discrimination and hearing procedure assuranceApproved change order 104-3 to •replace 30 non-synchronous clocks and to add 4 corridor clocksAccepted the 07-08 Single Audit report •from Bufamante Whipple Buttafara, P.C.

SUPERINTENDENT A. Staff Development, March 18 B. Advanced Manufacturing/

Machining Program C. Smart Boards and Ceiling Projection

Units D. Report on Study Center E. Staff Development ½ Day, March 18

EXECUTIVE SESSIONAdjourned to Executive Session•

ADJOURNMENTReturned to the Meeting and Adjourned•

Attention Gr. 6-11 athletes and parents

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

John Fitzpatrick - President

Bobbi Jo Kent - Vice President

John Ames

Mark Ash

Jeffrey Hewitt

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Judi McCarthy, Superintendent

Laurie Edmonston-Cuddy, Pre K-12 Principal

Jennifer Jaquith, Business Administrator

Andrea McLaughlin, CSE Chairperson &

Pre K-4 Assistant Principal

1 Kindergarten Registration 9 a.m. – Noon

6 National Honor Society Banquet (Knights of Columbus), 6 p.m.

12 Budget Hearing, 7 p.m.

Board of Education Workshop Meeting

13-14 Pre-K Registration 9 a.m. – Noon

19 Budget Vote, Noon – 8 p.m.

Elementary Concert, 7 p.m.

21 Bookmobile, 11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

22-25 No School – Memorial Day Weekend

27 Board of Education Mtg., 7 p.m.

29 Jr. & Sr. Prom (Old Library), 6-11 p.m.

Did you know riding the school bus is the safest way to travel? It’s true. It takes a team effort to make this happen, starting with parents and students, along with the bus driver and the bus mechanic, teachers, administration, superintendent and finally the Board of Education.

Safety starts with parents providing there child with the appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather while they wait for the bus. Parents can also talk to their youngster about proper behavior while riding the school bus. Bus rules include

observing similar conduct as in the class-room: no profanity, do not eat or drink on the bus, keep the bus clean, cooperate with the driver, stay in your seat, and keep your hands in the window.

If parents take the time to talk with their child about bus safety, it adds to the transportation team’s effort to make school buses the safest form of transportation in the world.

Have a safe ride on the big yellow bus. If you have questions or concerns, please call Mr. Ballard at 557-8739.

Transportation Talk ... by Jay Ballard

May Calendar

Students who took the ELA and Mathematics Assessments were rewarded for a job well done with a bowling trip recently. They represented their school and themselves well at both the bowling establishment and especially on the assessments!

Assessments reap rewardsfor students