Respect – Relationships
Relevance – Resilience
Weekly Bulletin – November 22, 2024
PDF Printable Version – November 22, 2024
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
A School Community Focus on Gratitude
Dear Families,
Over this week and next week our school community is focusing on the character strength of Gratitude. Gratitude means being aware of and grateful for good things that happen.
Gratitude is about feeling and showing thankfulness. It helps us to see the good in others and in the world. People with gratitude are ready to appreciate and return kindness. Expert Robert Emmons says strengthens relationships because it makes us recognize how other support us.
Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is linked to more energy, empathy, happiness and optimism. The good news is that gratitude can be practiced and strengthened like a muscle. The more we practice it, the more benefit we get.
To practice and encourage this strength at home, please let your kids know what you are grateful for and get into the daily practice of asking them about what they are grateful for.
Warm regards,
Mr. Yorke
Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, November 25 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and on Tuesday, November 26 from 1-3 pm. If you haven’t done so please contact your child’s teacher(s) to make an appointment to review your student’s progress this school year. We look forward to seeing you!
No Weekly Bulletin Next Week
There will be no Weekly Bulletin published next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The next Weekly Bulletin will be published on Friday, December 6.
BAKE SALE TO SUPPORT SSCS PTO’S HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Please come support the SSCS PTO’s bake sale taking place on Friday, Nov. 22 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9:00-noon at the NBT BANK in Sharon Springs.
SHARE AND CARING CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER AND DOIN IT FOR DODI/LIZ HANDY BASKET RAFFLE
On Thursday, December 5, please join the SSCS Faculty and Staff for our town favorite Chicken & Biscuit Dinner and Basket Raffle. Proceeds from these two events benefit so many families in our community as well as our students who compete in FBLA and FFA state and national competitions. A portion of the proceeds also goes to the Regional ALS Foundation in memory of our teacher and friend Dodi Cechnicki.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 5 (Snow date is Dec. 6)
Dinner Serving Time: 4:30-6:15 pm (Buffet-style)
Dinner Ticket Prices: Adults $12, Senior Citizens and Children under 12 $10. Family of four $42. Dine-in and Take-out available.
Basket Raffle Drawing begins at 6:30 pm. You DO NOT need to be present for the drawing to win the raffle. To make a donation to the Basket Raffle please contact Michelle Keaney at (518) 284-2267, Ext. 106 or by email at mkeaney@sharonsprings.org Basket donations must be delivered to the school by December 4 in order to be included in the raffle. Thank you.
BIDDY BASKETBALL TO START PRACTICE IN DECEMBER
Youth Basketball is almost here. We plan to start basketball practice in December, and play games in January and February. Students in grades 3-6 should have come home with forms last week. Please be sure to indicate on the form if you wish to become a volunteer. Coaches, referees and board members are always welcome. Questions should be directed to Amy Cornwell at aim_09@hotmail.com
FALL/WINTER RECESS PREPAREDNESS
Now that our weather is colder, a reminder to K-5 parents and students to make sure they are prepared for outdoor recess time. (Snow boots, snow pants, hats, gloves/mittens and warm coats.) Please make sure your K-5 child has warm weather attire each day to go outside so they can participate in recess. If there is a financial need for any of these items please either send a note in with your child or email mkeaney@sharonsprings.org.
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 FOOD PANTRY – Sharon Springs Methodist Church
In this month of thanks and giving, please consider giving to your local Food Pantry. Some items in need are soups, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, instant potatoes, cereal, toilet paper, baking items and most anything you would consider a need in your home. Donations can be brought during food pantry hours (Thursday 9-10:30 am and 5-6:30 pm) at the Sharon Springs Methodist Church or weather permitting, can be left on the back entryway of the church.
SHARON SPRINGS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
129 Main Street, Sharon Springs, NY
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.
