SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL
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Weekly Bulletin – May 4, 2023
Student Focus
Attention: Friday, May 26, 2023 there will be NO SCHOOL. This is for the return of an unused snow day.
As you approach the final six weeks left of school prior to Regents Exams and/or Finals, it’s natural to feel anxious or overwhelmed. However, remember that you’ve come this far, and you are capable of achieving your goals.
This is a crucial time to refocus your attention on your goals and prioritize your studies. Start by breaking down your remaining coursework and making a study schedule that works for you. Set achievable goals each day, and celebrate your progress. Remember, small steps taken consistently can lead to significant achievements.
It’s also essential to take care of your mental health during this time. Make sure to take breaks, get enough sleep, exercise, and eat well. Don’t hesitate to reach out to friends, family, or our school for support if you need it.
Remember that you are not alone in this journey and there are many resources available to help you succeed. Keep pushing forward and believe in yourself. You got this!
Principal’s Message
This week our school community 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, please share with your child what you are enthusiastic about and explain how you express this enthusiasm.
Procedure for Dismissal Changes
A reminder to ensure accurate and timely communication, when there is a dismissal change for your child, please send in a written note to the Main Office on the day of the change.
Additionally the district understands that emergencies happen and late dismissal changes may be needed. When this occurs, a phone call must be made to the Front Desk or Main Office. Do not send electronic communication to the teacher regarding a dismissal change. Teachers do not always have the time to check devices (especially at the end of the day) or there may be a substitute in that day. Phone calls to the school for last minute emergency dismissal changes will ensure that the appropriate staff in the building receive the message and your child is dismissed according to your wishes.
Thank you for your continued cooperation to help keep our students safe.
Kindergarten Registration
This year’s registration and screenings will be held on Wednesday, May 31st & Thursday, June 1st 2023 in the Sharon Springs Central School Auditorium.
New York State regulations state that a child may enter Kindergarten if the child attains the age of five years on or before December 1st of that school year. An amendment to New York State Compulsory Education Law, signed by the commissioner in June, 1992, clarifies that children who turn six during the school year must attend school at the start of classes in September. Any child who has his/her 6th birthday on July 1st or after must be enrolled in school.
Even if you are undecided at this time about enrolling your child, if you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before December 1st, 2023, please contact: Ashley Puding at (518) 284-2266 EXT 114 or email: apuding@sharonsprings.org
Computers Available
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 Food Pantry – Need help stretching your food budget? The Sharon Springs Food Pantry is open to all! Open every Thursday from 9:00am-10:30am and again at 5:00pm-6:30pm or by appointment. Located at the Sharon Springs Methodist Church, 511 Highway Rte 20, Sharon Springs, NY
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.
