Respect – Relationships
Relevance – Resilience
Weekly Bulletin – March 21, 2025
PDF Printable Version – March 21, 2025
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we move through the school year, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of healthy habits for our students. We know that children who get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods, and limit screen time—especially social media and video games like Fortnite—tend to be in better moods, more optimistic, and more engaged in their learning. Well-rested and well-nourished students retain information more effectively and are better equipped to meet the challenges of their school day.
I encourage you to have ongoing conversations with your child about the benefits of:
✅ Getting Enough Sleep – Aim for 8-10 hours per night for middle and high schoolers and even more for younger children. A well-rested student is a focused student!
✅ Limiting Screen Time – Excessive social media use and video gaming can affect mood, attention, and sleep. Encourage meaningful screen-free activities.
✅ Eating Nutritious Foods – A balanced diet with protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains fuels both body and mind. Breakfast matters!
Additionally, I want to address a concern we have seen recently in our school community. Unfortunately, we have had several instances of students vaping, particularly in bathrooms. To discourage this behavior, we have propped open the main doors to our multi-stall bathrooms. Individual stall walls still provide necessary privacy, but this measure helps prevent groups from gathering. We also have single-user, family-style bathrooms available on each floor for students who prefer additional privacy.
Our goal is to create a safe and healthy environment where all students can thrive. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these values at home. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Mr. Yorke
SSCS SPRING PICTURE DAY IS MARCH 27
Spring Picture Day is coming on Thursday, March, 27th. Spring pictures are open to individuals, siblings, and/or groups of friends. You can order pictures with a form or online at mylifetouch.com with Picture ID: EVT8HZZ6M. Parents/Guardians please email Ms. Freeman at mfreeman@sharonsprings.org to sign up for a time slot and indicate whether you want an individual and/or group picture with names and grade levels for everyone. The last day to sign up for pictures is Wednesday, March 26th due to scheduling.
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION PETITIONS AVAILABLE
Petitions for anyone interested in running for school board this May are available in the District Office between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There is one five-year term seat currently held by Sofia Issa due to expire on 06/30/25. Petitions require a minimum of 25 signatures of voters in the school district and must be returned to the District Clerk no later than 3:00 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025. All approved petitions will be submitted for voting at the Annual Budget Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in the Auditorium Atrium of the school. For further information, please contact, Anthony DiPace, District Clerk, at (518) 284-2266.
COMPUTERS AVAILABLE
All-in-One computers available from the school. If your household qualifies for free or reduced school lunch and you would like a computer for your household, please contact Tom Reynolds at treynolds@sharonsprings.org or (518) 284-2266.
COMMUNITY FOCUS
A Service to the Sharon Springs Community
SHARON SPRINGS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
129 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY
The Library’s Regular Hours Have Resumed
Monday- 10:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday- 3:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday- 3:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday- 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday- 3:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday- 10:00am-1:00pm
WEEKLY BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
SSCS will continue to produce this document each week as a service to the SSCS community. Similar to last year, classified ads, such as advertisements for the sale of items, help wanted ads, etc., will no longer be accepted. Advertisements will only be accepted if it relates to a potential educational benefit for our students or it has the potential to benefit the Sharon Springs community. SSCS reserves the right to edit any submission. For consideration, please email by 3 p.m. on Tuesdays to weeklybulletin@sharonsprings.org.
