***The elementary concert is on December 13th. Regretfully, there was an error in this week's edition of the e-newsletter.
District News
Holiday Break
This year we have two full weeks for the holiday break. If you, members of your family or someone you know is concerned about access to healthy food over break, please consider coming to the Heuvelton School Pantry to supplement your grocery supply. This month the Heuvelton School Pantry is open from 3:30-5:00pm on Thursday, December 20th. Please contact the District Office at 315-344-2414 x28891 with any questions.
Christmas Spirit Week
Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to wear their fanciest or ugliest Christmas clothes for a holiday celebration. Ugly sweaters will be encouraged that day, as faculty will be having their Ugly Sweater Contest going on as well. We ask that students are still wearing weather and school appropriate clothing, and that any outfit accessories are safe for all in - school activities.
Christmas Spirit Week
Monday~12/17: (Festive) Pj’s Day
Tuesday~12/18: Festive or Frosty Day (as described above)
Wednesday~12/19: Christmas Socks Day
Thursday~12/20: Christmas Colors Day
Friday~12/21: Christmas Hat Day
Holiday Concerts
Grades K-6 holiday concerts will be on December 13th. Above are the stage maps for parents to reference to help plan their seats to make sure they get the best view of their children!
The times are as follows:
K-2 1:15 - 1:30 (15 min)
3-6 Chorus: 1:30-2:05 (35 min)
5th Grade Band: 2:10-2:25 (15 min)
6th Grade Band 2:25-2:45 (20 min)
Hour of Code
Heuvelton students participated in Hour of Code last week! The Hour of Code (check out the video ) is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to show that anyone can learn the basics and create a awareness of the field of computer science. The Hour of Code takes place during Computer Science Education Week, which this year is December 3-9.
Why Computer Science?- It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. Students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. Just a quick fact- in 2015 -"7 million openings in the U.S. were in occupations—including art and design—that value coding skills." (https://hourofcode.com/us/promote/stats) That number has grown since.
Flu Information for Parents
Flu season is upon us. Please take time to read the information for parents regarding flu symptoms and treatments, linked here.
Taste Test Thursday
Each Thursday, students are offered a new fruit or vegetable in the cafeteria serving and encouraged to try it! This helps students broaden their horizons and try new healthy foods.
26th Annual Gutterson Memorial Basketball Tournament and 17h ANNUAL CINDY BRADY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
These students were recognized this week for the Character Trait Kindness. Kindness means you are generous to others and you are never too busy to help out. You enjoy doing good deeds for other people. Great job being kind!
Pictured: Stefani Mendez, Aubrey MacMartin, Avery McLear, Makenna Chase, Johnathan Rambone, Annabella Brown, Ava Carroll, Allie Herron, Mikaylah Chisholm, Emma Jackson, Gabrielle Free, Rylee Trathen, Jack Durant & Dylan Ashlaw
Not pictured: Gannon McNamara & Kinleigh Rubadue
Earthworm Experiment
Mrs. McAllister’s First Grade class has been learning about Earthworms. The class did an experiment to see if the Earthworms liked a dry or wet environment better and also a light or dark environment better.
Secondary Scoop
Clarkson Discovery Project
Chevelle Keith and Garrett Holland presented research they did for the Clarkson Discovery Project, hosted by the IMPETUS program.
Whiz Quiz Champions
Congratulations to out Whiz Quiz team on becoming international champions! Check out the bracket and photo above!
NYSPHAA Scholar Athletes
Congratulations to the teams and individuals recognized as scholar athletes for the Fall 2018 season!
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is proud to announce its fall 2018 Scholar-Athlete teams and individuals. This is the 27th year the NYSPHSAA has conducted the Scholar-Athlete program, which is sponsored by Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. This fall, NYSPHSAA recognized 3,444 Scholar-Athlete teams and 46,549 individuals. The number of Scholar-Athlete teams increased by 71 compared to fall 2017. A total of 632 schools across the state participated in the Scholar-Athlete program. To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete team, 75% of a team’s roster must have an average GPA of 90 or above. All student-athletes on the team who earned an individual GPA of 90 or above are considered Scholar-Athlete individuals. If a team did not qualify for the award, student-athletes who earned an individual GPA of 90 or above are still recognized as Scholar-Athlete individuals.
The full list of Scholar-Athlete teams for the fall 2018 season can be found here. The full list of Scholar-Athlete individuals for the fall 2018 season can be found here.
