On Friday, McConnellsville 1st, 3rd, and 4th graders celebrated Free Book Friday! During Free Book Friday, a group of students have the opportunity to take a book home for free off the Library Cart from Mrs. Malenowski. This week, Kindergarteners and Second Graders will get their turn.
The initiative is supported by community donations throughout the year, so if you have some great kids' books looking for a new home and a new generation of readers, reach out to Mrs. Malenowski at smalenowski@camdencsd.org and she can provide more information.
Join Connected Community Schools and CFLR for this pair of free stress management seminars for students and families. Valarie, our Connected Community Schools project manager, is available for questions. A contact number is included in the flyer.
Members of our Camden CSD team are completing an exciting professional development seminar on the new SAM Labs Robotics Kits today at the District Office! Aimed at grades K-8, these kits will open new doors for programming and robotics education for our students while teaching critical thinking and problem solving along the way.
The Camden varsity field hockey team was in action on Friday with a challenging test against Morrisville-Eaton. Camryn Shenk had the Blue Devil goal, Rylie Meagher added an assist, and Alyssa Vera made seven saves in a 4-1 loss to the Mavericks, who reached the Section III Class D final a year ago.
Tonight, the JV and Varsity teams are both at Whitesboro. Match times are set for 4:30 and 6:00, respectively, at Whitesboro High School. Let's go Blue Devils!
Scenes from Friday's varsity boys' soccer match against Hamilton Central.
Waiting for the next home match? That will happen tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/17! The Blue Devils will meet Oneida at 4:30 PM at CHS.
BLUE DEVIL NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT
In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year.
Today, we highlight Jacquelyn Seymour, who has taken a new role as an Information Processing Specialist in the District Office. She primarily works with the Instructional Technology Department in this position.
She is a 2008 graduate of Camden High School, and also attended Mohawk Valley Community College. She was most recently a teacher assistant at McConnellsville Elementary. She also has experience working with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, and in Food Service. Her favorite part about being in education is working with the students and teachers, and she has continued to enjoy the supportive atmosphere being in Camden.
When she’s not working magic with technology, she enjoys softball and cheerleading. She is a mother of three children, including her two kindergartners pictured here. You might even see her pick up a shift at Avicolli’s from time to time.
Welcome to the District Office!
On Friday, Mrs. Cochran's class at CES was rocking some of their favorite sports apparel!
Did she score on this shot? Yes. Was the celebration equally incredible? Also yes.
Last night, McConnellsville K-4 staff, students, and families gathered under one roof to connect and learn more about each other at the annual McConnellsville Elementary School open house! Our Bobcat families certainly came out in large numbers to see what life at McVille is all about!
Students in Mrs. Kowalski’s 3rd Grade Class at CES are enjoying “Flashlight Friday!” They grab their favorite book, a flashlight and book buddy and enjoy some independent reading by the "campfire"! They even have some folding camp chairs for the full experience.
This week is National Arts in Education Week! We're grateful to have a school community that supports our students in their artistic pursuits, and a group of staff and students that consistently create top-notch work in the visual and performing arts!
When you come to a concert, play, musical, or art show, you let our staff and students know that their work matters greatly, so we hope to see you at these events throughout the year!
Final reminder that this is happening tomorrow, Saturday 9/14. Walk-In Availability may be limited, so give the Oneida County Health Department a call to schedule an appointment!
https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1756543
Getting ready to start first grade is always exciting, and in the blink of an eye, we're now about to finish our first full week of school!
BLUE DEVIL NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT
In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year.
Today, we’ll tell you more about our new High School Agriculture Teacher, Erin Curtis! You may have already seen Erin out and about, as she was very proactive in getting to know our students and families this spring. She is a recent graduate of SUNY Cobleskill, where she rocked this outstanding cap at graduation, and spent her high school years at Cazenovia.
As an eighth generation farmer, Erin has been very involved in agriculture throughout her life from the very beginning, and is especially passionate about dairy farming. She has been a major advocate for the Ayrshire Cattle Breed, which her family raises. She has amassed countless awards for showing her dairy cattle at major events like the New York State Fair, the World Dairy Expo, and the All-American Dairy Show.
Curtis is also the new High School FFA advisor, and recently led a group of Camden FFA members to competition at the New York State Fair. She will draw heavily on her experiences as an active member of her hometown chapter at Cazenovia. She was a state champion and national medalist in the FFA Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event. Her brother, Andrew, is the current New York State FFA Treasurer for the 2024-25 school year.
Her favorite thing about Camden so far is meeting her students and seeing them get excited about animal agriculture.
When Erin’s not with her students, or with her cows, she is probably hiking or fishing.
Pictures from yesterday's Girls' Varsity Soccer match against VVS.
The Blue Devils fell behind 2-0 in the first half, but showed a lot of determination in the second half to cut the lead to one on a simply fantastic goal from Emily Gilsenan. The Blue Devils gave their visitors all they could handle, but were unable to find an equalizer as they fell 2-1 in a TVL match. The team will be back on the pitch on Saturday morning when they head to the Copper City to take on Rome Free Academy.
The Camden Central School District is looking for a student-centered, detail-oriented candidate for the position of Substitute Registered Professional Nurse. The ideal candidate will possess their certification to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York, along with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping children.
This is a 10 month, as-needed opportunity with variable hours, and pays $25.00 per hour when on duty.
Applications will be processed through the Oneida County Civil Service portal under “Other Opportuntities”. Select “Camden CSD” when prompted to do so.
More Information: https://5il.co/2wkvf
To Apply: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/otheropp
Tito, the guinea pig in Mrs. Willson's 6th grade math class, enjoys helping students during their W.I.N. period at Camden Middle School!
W.I.N stands for “What I Need” periods. They are a new addition to the program at Camden Middle School this fall. They are taking the place of ELA Lab, Math Lab, Learning Lab, and Guided Study.
W.I.N periods offer a flexible student-centered approach to learning, allowing teachers to group students based on their individual needs. This will allow our staff a better opportunity to provide targeted interventions and personalized instruction, and give students the support they need to thrive. And perhaps some time with a friend like Tito, too!
BLUE DEVIL NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT
In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year.
Today, we welcome Camden Elementary School music teacher Scott Ferrare!
Scott, a Rome native, brings some very expansive and diverse experience to his position in Camden. He is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and Hunter College. He has taught in the small town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the city of Tacoma, Washington, and has also taken on assignments in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia!
His favorite thing about his career in education is connecting music knowledge with fun activities for his young learners. Some things he has enjoyed about Camden so far include the fresh air, nice people, and the spacious lands across the countryside.
When he’s not teaching, Scott is quite a dedicated musician and enjoys writing music of his own!
From the choppy and unpredictable waters of the Bering Sea, to the Camden Middle School Auditorium, Nick "Sunshine" Tokman certainly brought an incredible message to CMS students today! The former Commercial Fisherman and "Deadliest Catch" star talked about life on the open seas in one of the most challenging occupations on earth, while also weaving in plenty of anecdotes about perseverance and staying true to your authentic self.
Afterwards, he made plenty of time for autographs!
In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year.
Today, we say hello to Mrs. Rebecca Wallace, who is joining us as a special education teacher working with third and fourth grade students at Camden Elementary. She is a 1997 graduate from nearby Adirondack Central School. She completed her undergraduate studies at Geneseo, and her Masters degree from Michigan State University.
Mrs. Wallace just might also answer to “Mrs. Worldwide”, as she has gained a wealth of international experiences. She has been in Switzerland, Singapore, and China over the years, but is also very excited to return to her home state. That said, she still loves to travel!
She is passionate about helping students grow. Her favorite thing about Camden so far is the helpful and caring people around her. When she’s not working with our students, she’s probably hiking, singing, drawing, or on an adventure somewhere!
We’re glad you came back and are close to home! Welcome, Mrs. Wallace!
