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MARCH 2019 VOLUME XXIV.6
Home of the
Eagles
School and Community
Working Together to Make a Difference
Published monthly byDownsville Central School,
Downsville, New York 13755607-363-2100Fax 363-2105
Board of EducationRichard Bell
Gary ChamplinJeremy JenkuskyBrian LaTouretteChristian Towsley
Nancy Haynes, Clerk
AdministrationMr. John Evans, Superintendent
Robert Rhinehart,Principal
Lynne VanValkenburg,Assistant Principal
Margaretville Hospital Provides Grant-Funded Counseling Program
Diane Jordan, RN, LCSW, MFT is a new addition to Downsville Central Schools this 2018-19 school year. Through a grant-funded program at Margaretville Hospital, she provides counseling services to Downsville students during the school day.
Diane recently moved to New York from Michigan where she managed a private practice in psychotherapy for many years. She worked with children, adults, family units and couples. Diane also taught as an adjunct professor at a Michigan University.
She is new to the Downsville area and had this to say about her experience at the school. “Meeting the children and staff at Downsville School has been a wonderful experience for me. I truly feel the community spirit here and find that the staff are motivated
to provide the best educational experience possible. I feel fortunate to have found such a great student body and staff to work with in this grant program.”
Diane recently shared her philosophy of counseling. “All of us encounter bumps in the road throughout our life, but for children who are still growing physically and emotionally, dealing with issues like anxiety, feeling depressed or dealing with a recent loss of a family member, the emotions they experience can easily interrupt their academic learning and their emotional growth. The simple act of working with a child at their developmental level and helping him or her work through their feelings, can help them get back on track and fully develop in all areas of their life.”
The program is meant to make it easier for children to access therapy services by providing counseling right at the school. There is no charge for this service as all fees are covered by the grant. If you would like to speak to Diane about your child becoming part of the program, please contact the Guidance Office.
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REGULAR MEETING—MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2019Board Members and Administration Present: Rich Bell, Chris
Towsley, Gary Champlin, Jeremy Jenkusky, Superintendent John Evans, Principal Rob Rhinehart and Assistant Principal Lynne VanValkenburg
Members Absent: Brian LaTouretteOthers Present: Gerard Ordmandy
REPORTS: RECEIVED, REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED• Transpor tat ion: Presented by Gerard Ordmandy,
Transportation SupervisorACTION ITEMS
In addition to routine items the following actions were taken:• Approved: 2019-2020 Unit Cost Methodology for DCMO
BOCES Shared Services• Accepted: Donation from the Michelle MacNaught Memorial
Fund, $1500• Discontinued: Carol Howard Memorial Fund Award, as
requested by her family• Approved: Shared Athletics for Spring sports with the
Roscoe and Livingston Manor Central Schools• Accepted: 2017-2018 Basic Financial Report (External Audit)• Accepted: Resignation • Retirement: Michelle Pattison, Special Education Teacher• Appointed: Teacher’s Aide/Bus Monitor and After School
Monitor, Wanda Acevedo• Appointed: Substitute Teacher/LTA/Teacher’s Aide,
DeLaney Brown• Approved: 2019-2020 Non-Resident, Non-Tuition Paying
Student, Annalynn Trimbell – F.I.R.S.T. ProgramCORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION • Rural Schools Association, newsletter
A complete copy of the minutes can be found at www.dcseagles.org on the Board of Education page.
Order Your YearbookSame color book, new lower price! Order before November 30—$30 + tax = $32.40Order after November 30—$40 + tax= $43.20
Please return this completed order form with your payment.Mail to:Heather Kaja, DCS, PO Box J, Downsville, NY 13755Please make checks payable to Downsville Central School.
Name ________________________________________
Grade ________________________________________
Phone # _______________________________________
Homeroom teacher ______________________________
$ _______ cost of yearbook (tax included)
$ _______ Name Stamp $5.00 *Free for Seniors**Only Available until December!*
____________________________________________Name as you’d like it to appear on your book
$ _______ Patron’s Page $5Show your support for the Class of 2019
____________________________________________Name as you’d like it to appear on the Patron’s Page
$ _______ Total
DCS Class of 2020 Winter Scarf Sale(Sale is ongoing!)
*Note: The scarf images depict both sides of the product, not additional options. *Hats are ALL sold out—Thank you so much for supporting us!*
NEW
PRICING!
$17 eachor
2 for $25
Please see any member of theClass of 2020 or email
[email protected] more information!
The Downsville Times 3Student Council Update
STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE A NEW POPCORN MACHINE
L.-r.: Luccia, Austin, Meg, Olivia, and Kailee
6th Grade Student PlacesFirst in Poetry Contest
Sixth grade science student, Elijah Odell, had his poem selected by New York Outdoor News for their 2018 Youth Writing Contest, sponsored by Cabela’s. Elijah competed with students from all over New York State and won the poetry division for the 6th-8th grade category! He received a check for $50 and an engraved award plaque. His poem and his photo was published in the January
issue of New York Outdoor News and they will enter his poem in the Outdoors Writers Association of America’s (OWAA) annual writing contest, where participants have a chance to win additional cash prizes.
Mrs. Fifield’s 6th grade science students have been selected nine times as winners for this contest! This just goes to show that our small school is comprised of enormous talent. Congratulations Elijah!
ELIJAH’S POEMWe go to my uncle Pete’s
it’s a real treat!We get our gun and gear, and go hunt some deer.
My dad and I went in a stand,I have the gun in my hand.
We are covered in camo and have some ammo.
We see a doe, I raise the gun slow.
Aim! Shoot!I had a good shot,
because of that red dot.We track the dying dear,but we don’t see or hear.
It’s gone!My dad taps my shoulder,
I take a bullet out of my ammo holder.Load the gun!
I shoot it again,we begin to track.I found the deer,
Dad it’s here!It’s a buck!
Go get the truck!Can’t wait ‘til next season,
because of this reason!
World Oral Health DayMrs. Betsy Baxter,
o u r D C S D e n t a l Hygienist shares with the students the impor-t ance of good oral health. She provided each student with a char t , a new tooth-brush, along with a little sand timer, to help remind the children of the importance of good oral health.
World Oral health Day is celebrated every year on March 20. It is an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy
mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene to
looking after everyone old and young
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6 The Downsville TimesWorld Read Aloud Day
On January 31, second and third-grade students from Mrs. Gardner’s class and Miss Perroth’s class met up to read together for World Read Aloud Day. Every year on World Read Aloud Day, people all around the globe read aloud together and share stories to advocate for literacy as a human right that belongs to all people.
Tyler and Quinn
Derek and Joyce
John and James
Harper and Sophia Corbin and Christiano
Sadye, Rylan and OliviaCharley and Blake
The Downsville Times 7Music Notes!
MARCH IS MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH!Please support your children and students by attending our
March Performances.
POPS CONCERT (GRADES 5-12) Thursday, March 7 • 7:00 p.m.
DCS AuditoriumStudents in Grades 8-12 are to wear black on bottom
(pants or knee length skirt), and a solid color top. No jeans, sneakers, or leggings worn as pants.
Students in Grades 5-7 are to wear nice dress clothes.No jeans, sneakers, or leggings worn as pants.
ALL COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVALWALTON HIGH SCHOOL
Featuring select DCS students from grades 5-12Saturday, March 23 • 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students
HONK JR.(A witty, hilarious, and heartwarming
celebration about being different!) Friday, March 29 • 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 30 • 2:00 p.m.Adults $5.00, Students $3.00
DCS Auditorium
This is why we teach Music...not because we expect you to major in music,
not because we expect you to play or sing all your life,not so you can relax, not so you can have fun,
but so you will be human,so you will recognize beauty,
so you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world,so you will have more love, more compassion,
more gentleness, more goodin short, more life.
—Author unknown
“Before a child talks, they sing. Before they write,they draw. As soon as they stand, they dance.
Art is fundamental to human expression.”—Phylicia Rashad
There are many musical opportunities for your children at DCS. Please encourage them to be involved in one or all of them! It is never too
late to start studying and learning music!
DCS STEM Club to Host Duck Derby & Bake Sale
The bake sale will be held April 27 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Followed by a Duck Derby at 2:00 p.m.
Ducks will be on sale during March & AprilCost is: $5 per duck or $10 for 3 ducks
THE WINNERS OF THE DUCK DERBY WILL RECEIVE1st Place—$100 2nd Place—$50 3rd Place—$25
Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Class of 2020
CHICKEN BBQSaturday, April 6 BBQ by Fran’s Fuel @ 10:00 a.m.
Ticket presales begin March 18!
PROMDate: May 18, 2019
Where: Peaceful Valley Campground’s Event Center Time: 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Coronation @ 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $45 (include dinner)
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Tickets for the month-long raffle will be on sale in the first week of March! Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets.
Prizes are of at least a $20 value and are donated in entirety by DCS faculty and staff, the surrounding community and
neighboring communities! One ticket is chosen daily at random. Once chosen, that ticket is not replaced.
Buy more tickets for more chances to win!Tickets will be sold at the DCS Pops Concert on March 7 and
the Drama Club Productions on March 29 & 30. Come out and support our students in more than one way!
Ap ril Showers Bring . . . Gifts!PROMOTING STUDENT SUCCESS PRESENTS
Promoting Student Success [PSS] is a committee of teachers, staff, and administration at Downsville
Central School that provides motivation and incentives for students who achieve admirably
academically and display positive characteristics as a member of our school community. This organization is successful because of events organized by our
members and the kindness of our school community!
If you are unable to attend these DCS events and would like to purchase tickets, ticket order forms will be sent home with
elementary students and you can contact Mrs. Champlin by email [email protected] or call 363-2100 with any questions.
Thank you to our supporters throughout the surrounding community and committee members for helping
our students to feel supported in their achievements in both academics and character!
The Downsville Times 96th Grade Robotics Meets with London
On Monday, January 28, 2019, Mrs. Frisbee’s Robotics Class met with a school from London via Distance Learning Technology. The students from 6th grade that were taking Robotics with Mrs. Frisbee during the 2nd marking period, worked to build and program the basic EV3 robot. Then on January 28, these students met in the Distance Learning Classroom here at DCS and watched a 6th grade class from London share their EV3 Robot builds. Once the other class had finished sharing, we had a chance to ask them about their robots. We then shared our programs. The students in London were very impressed with our programming and asked us to share some of our knowledge in programming, as they have only built robots so far.
The 6th grade stu-dents from DCS that had this opportunity want to meet with these London students again, therefore, they have all agreed to continue to work on their robots during their study hall once per week, and we plan to have addi-tional meetings with the London school once per month for the remainder of the school year.
MRS. BUSSIERE’S 1ST GRADERS ARE
Germ Busters with Clean Hands
Back Row—l.-r.: Elizabeth, Rachel, Lyllian, Laila, Lannette, Ayleah, Hollie, and Nurse Sherry.
Front Row: Alastriona, Ryan, Sadie, Wyatt, and Hannah.
If the Winter Blues have you down...
Make Lemonade!During the coldest days of January, the students in Pre-K
enjoyed a refreshing glass of lemonade. Students read the ingredients together with their teachers and took turns adding, stirring and even pouring their own cups of the “sweet” beverage. The taste took us back to the warmth of the sunshine and the refreshing taste of the cool lemonade, promising us that spring and summer were well on their way.
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2/8/19PRE-K
William Erwin—Name writingMollie Bennett—Teacher HelperNicholas Kaufman—Tries his best
L.-r.: William,
Mollie, and Nicholas
KINDERGARTENMarcella Noviello—
Kindness AwardAngelina Noviello—
Kindness AwardL.-r.: Marcella and Angelina
1ST GRADEHannah Barnes—
Super ScientistCourtney Bonsick—
Super ScientistL.-r.: Hannah and
Courtney
2ND GRADEBlake Bivens—Independent Workers
Derek Rowlands—Independent Workers
L.-r.: Blake and Derek
3RD GRADECharley Furman—
Perfectly Polite Award
Corbin May—Awesome Attitude AwardL.-r.: Charley and
Corbin
4TH GRADECory Reed—Typing Award
Emergency Need For Blood Donors
As of February 11, 2019, there is an emergency need for donors and every donation can save a life. National Honor Society is also working towards a goal in order to receive an American Red Cross Scholarship for one of our graduating seniors. Your donation can help save a life and a Downsville Central School senior.NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IS SPONSORING
ANOTHER BLOOD DRIVEOn: Friday, March 22, 2019
From: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.If you would like to make an appointment please contact:
Mrs. Townsend at [email protected] or call: (607) 363-2100
Thank you for your continual support!
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5th Grade Home and Career Skills students answered this question using their STEM skills. Students began the project by analyzing their study habits and current study space. They identified what things in their current space helped them stay focused and get their homework done (desk, chair, and light-ing) and what things were a distraction (televisions and game systems).
Once the distractions were identified, students designed a study space for their existing bedroom that contained all the things necessary to develop good study habits. Along the way students measured bedrooms, drew out dimensions on graph paper, and then “shopped” furnishings.
Final projects consisted of drawings of their ideal study space as well as a written explanation of how their design would help them study.
Work Study pic. #1: I love my study because I can see my bed while I work. I have a lot of room in my space to dance around. I have the lamp next to the window so I can get a moth in my room. The angry sea horse is funny.
Work Study pic. #2: My study space is important because I have pencils, binder and chair. I have pencils because I need to write. I like having windows as they give me light.
Work Study pic. #3: I chose this because I like the color blue. I chose the desk because it has draws. I chose the chair because
I like to rock. I like the drawers because I can put stuff in them. The color blue is calming and I can concentrate.
Work Study pic. #4: This room helps me study because I need a wheelie chair, a computer so I can research things, a shelf to put my stuff on, and my bed to read on.
Work Study pic. #5: My study space is supposed to look like an old fashion log cabin. It has a display case and some chairs. My study space has a nice wooden desk and a peaceful array. It features central light. It is comfortable to work on school projects and other projects.
Work Study pic. #6: I chose checkered walls because red and black are two of my favorite colors. I chose blue for the room because blue is my favorite color too. I chose these study space because it will help me study.
Work Study pic. #7: I chose green and blue because they are my favorite colors. My desk has four draws, a pencil case, a reading lamp, and a chair with wheels. My bed is very big and very comfortable. My bed sheets are green and blue and that is my study room. I chose a gaming desk because in my free time, I play Fifa 19.
Work Study pic. #8: My private workspace has a wheelie chair and my walls are green. My desk is camo, and it helps me concentrate. My desk has cubies, and helps me to be organized. My general theme is functionality.
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Basketball and Cheerleaders Seniors
L.-r.: Alexa Vazquez-Pastrana (exchange student), Kenzy Hammond, and Luccia Martucci
L.-r.: Alexis Fox and SaraJean Gardner
L.-r.: Tanner Gill, Dakota Fletcher, and Evan Cicio
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Basketball Season Winding Down
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ECRWSSPostal Patron
The Class of 2021 will be taking orders for fresh out-of-the oven Krispy Kreme Donuts, made locally. You can place your order starting March 4 through March 15. Delivery will be Monday, March 25. Doughnuts and coffee are a natural pairing. You can also order Krispy Kreme coffee. Choose from three delicious signature blends of coffee, each sold in 12 oz. bags.
For more details, or an order form, please call DCS: 607-363-2100 and leave a message, or e-mail Mrs. Furman at: [email protected]
Order Your Doug hnuts(or Coffee) Today!
Now Available
