Small School – Big Effort
High Character – Huge Success
Weekly Bulletin – May 2, 2024
Student Focus
Since we haven’t used all of our allocated snow days for the 2023-2024 school year, we’ve arranged for two “give-back” days.
School will be closed on Friday, May 17, and we’ll also extend the Memorial Day weekend by canceling classes on Friday, May 24.
With the end-of-the-school-year quickly approaching, please continue to help your child prioritize academics by asking them about what they are learning and using Schoology to make sure they are staying on track. Also, do not hesitate to reach out to your child(ren)’s teacher(s).
Principal’s Message
Dear Families,
This week at SSCS we focused on the character strength of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm means you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you.
Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate enthusiasm bring an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas.
For groups, enthusiasm can be directly tied to high levels of success, happiness, and achievement. Enthusiasm is contagious. One person’s enthusiasm can spark others to think, speak, and act with more energy and conviction. Groups that are enthusiastic about tasks are much more likely to spend longer periods of time in service to the group’s overall goals.
To practice and encourage the character strength of enthusiasm with your child, share with them what you are enthusiastic about and ask them to share with you what they are enthusiastic about.
Early Mail/Vote Absentee Ballots for 2023-24 School Budget Vote
Applications for early mail vote/absentee ballots will be available on the school website (sharonsprings.org) or obtainable beginning May 1, 2024 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Completed applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before election, if the ballot is to be hand delivered personally to the voter. Early Mail Vote/Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024.
A list of all persons to whom absentee/early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. prevailing time on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, May 19, 2024, and the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.
Blood Drive at SSCS – May 8
Help us reach our goal of 40 donors at our upcoming blood drive!
The SSCS Student Council, in partnership with the American Red Cross, is hosting a blood drive in the new gymnasium on Wednesday, May 8 from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Anyone 16 years of age or older can donate blood. In order to donate, you will need to provide a photo ID and the names of any medications that you are taking. Prior to your donation appointment, please be sure to eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids. Volunteers and Red Cross Staff will go over the basics with you at registration, at which time you will need to complete a brief health history. The whole process will take approximately 1 hour with the actual donation taking approximately 6 to 8 minutes. After donating, the Red Cross will provide free snacks and refreshments. If you would like to make a donation appointment, please click the link below or email Ms. Danielle Connors at dconnors@sharonsprings.org. Thank you in advance for your time and generosity.
Sharon Springs Central School New Gymnasium
514 Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Wednesday, May 8, 11:30am – 04:30pm
Surplus Athletic Equipment For Sale
The Sharon Springs Central School District has declared the following surplus property and is selling at public auction through the online auction site eBay: https://www.ebay.com, seller name “sscsk-12”, ending Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am local time. Items purchased must be paid for upon close of the auction and be removed from school property by Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am local time.
Marcy Platinum MP 3100 Smith Machine Home Gym System (used, no bench) – eBay Item ID: 335371061448
Nautilus leg extension (used) – eBay Item ID: 335371064005
The items advertised herein are being sold on an “as is” and “where is” basis with no guarantee expressed or implied by the School District. Once sold, all sales are final. No refunds or returns will be permitted.
Anthony M. DiPace
Business Manager
The Salvation Army Long Point – FREE Summer Camp
FOR: Students ages 6-12 years old
WHEN: July 24-29 or August 1-6. Each camping session is 6 days, 5 nights and welcomes approximately 190 children.
Please visit The Long Point Camp Website https://longpointcamp.org for more information and directions for registration. Spots fill up quickly so sign up early. Brochures also available at the SSCS Front Desk.
Long Point Camp
100 Long Point Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 559-1235
facebook.com/LongPointCamp
instagram.com/longpointcamp
AVail@use.salvationarmy.org
Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten
If you or someone you know has a child that will be turning 5 years old on or before December 1, 2024, please forward and/or complete the incoming kindergarten survey using the link below.
http://forms.gle/WFVcpraYtzRbWf1t5
The data from this survey will help the district plan for your child’s educational needs and class sizes for the fall. Even if you are undecided at this time about enrolling your child, please complete the form and state that in the comment section so we can have an accurate census record.
Additional questions? Please contact Ashley Puding by phone at (518) 284-2266 ext 114 or by email at apuding@sharonsprings.org
Community Focus – A Service to the Sharon Springs Community
Sharon Springs Public Library Winter Hours for January, February and March are:
Monday 10:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday 1:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday 1:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm
Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
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.
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.
