National School Bus Safety week is here! Held annually during the third full week of October, the goal of National School Bus Safety Week is to bring school districts together with the community to talk about the importance of school bus safety.
Did you know that the most dangerous part of a school bus ride is loading and unloading? Often, it involves someone who has illegally passed a stopped school bus, and incidents of illegal passing have been increasing nationwide at about four percent per year.
We’ll be covering bus stop safety a few times this week. If you encounter a school bus on the roadway, you should be doing the following:
1. Slow down and be attentive. Buses make frequent stops, so patience and a reasonable rate of speed are important to protect the children, staff, and yourself. Also, remember that school buses are required to stop at railroad crossings. Be even more patient during the winter months, as slick conditions can pose a greater challenge.
2. When yellow lights are flashing, slow down and prepare to stop. When the red lights are flashing and the stop sign/arm is deployed, you must stop completely. It is suggested that you stop at least 20 feet from the bus, as 10 feet or less can be very dangerous. When in doubt, always stop your vehicle until you know it is safe to proceed.
3. Remember that on multiple lane or divided highways, traffic must stop in both directions for a school bus that has its stop sign/arm deployed.
4. When the red lights turn off, and the stop sign/arm comes inward toward the bus, you may continue. However, use caution in the vicinity of the bus. Look around before moving your vehicle, as children may be walking in front of, behind, or on the side of school buses. Check for pedestrians - especially near schools, bus stops, playgrounds, parks, and behind parked cars. Never assume.
5. Even if a bus isn’t loading or unloading right away, be extra careful around buses near our schools, as children may be close by.
6. Obey posted school zone speed limits, such as the one near Camden Elementary School on Oswego Street. Also be mindful of our school zone crosswalks and stop signs throughout the village, especially before and after school. These play an equally important role in getting our students to and from school each day.
If we all do our part, we can keep everyone safe this school year, including our students and transportation staff.
October is Camden CSD Attendance Awareness month. It takes a community-wide partnership to make sure our students get to school each day. Even a few days per month can cause difficulties in the future.
Mrs. Willson's WIN periods start each class by calculating the fraction, decimal, and percent representations for how many days we've been in school. These photos are from Day 30! Fractions, decimals, and percents make up a large part of 6th grade math, so this activity is great practice!
Looking for a gift for the FFA member in your life? Want to support the chapter and its ongoing work? If you answered "Yes", the Camden FFA has a deal for you!
They are running an online apparel store from now until 11:59 PM on November 6th! Five dollars from every item goes right back to our FFA Chapter.
Click this link to shop!
https://1800tshirts.chipply.com/camdenffa/store.aspx
This week, we observe National School Bus Safety Week!
We'll be sharing safety reminders and tips throughout the week, along with some new developments on our end that will help improve transportation safety in our District.
The show will be here before you know it! Opening night of the CHS Drama Club's Fall Play Production, "Emily Bronte: Teenage Ghost Hunter" is almost here!
Don't forget about the coloring contest and the opportunity for your child to trick-or-treat with the cast at the show!
MORE INFO: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1822362
Who says you can't have fun volunteering?
Camden FFA members and greenhouse management students recently spent time building 7 new vertical growing systems! The systems will be used to help grow lettuce for Camden community members in need!
#CCSDAttendanceAwarenessMonth
McConnellsville Families! The McConnellsville Spirit Wear Online Store is live now for all your Bobcat Gear needs!
https://mcvillebobcats.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Act fast!!! The store closes on October 25th. Contact Miss Lis if you have questions.
Come build birdhouses, and learn valuable parenting strategies along the way with Connected Community Schools and CFLR! They will be offering this event on two different dates in the CMS Cafeteria. Contact Valarie at Connected Community Schools with questions. Her contact info is listed on the attached flyer!
Presenting the Camden Boys' Varsity Soccer Class of 2025! The Blue Devils took a moment to recognize four seniors for their contributions to the program ahead of Thursday's match against Holland Patent.
Congratulations to James Murphy, Brodie Buckingham, Owen Perusse, and Zayne Geer!
It's Salmon season in Central New York, so it's only fitting that students get the opportunity to learn about this precious part of our local ecosystem, and the 7th Grade GOAT team did exactly that!
They enjoyed a beautiful fall day learning about the spawning and stocking of Coho and Chinook Salmon from Lake Ontario while at the Salmon River Hatchery in Altmar.
After watching the harvesting process, and seeing salmon climb the ladders to reach the hatchery, students enjoyed a hike to Salmon River Falls. While at the falls they enjoyed the sunshine, posing for pictures, and making memories with friends. The GOAT Team teachers want to give a shout out to the students for their excellent behavior all day!
Please join us!
We're just two weeks from opening night of the CHS Drama Club's Fall Play Production!
Don't forget about the coloring contest and the opportunity for your child to trick-or-treat with the cast at the show!
MORE INFO: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1822362
Winter Sports registration for all JV and Varsity teams, plus Modified Volleyball, Modified Wrestling, and Modified Nordic Skiing is now open! Practices for these sports begin on November 18th.
Registration for the remaining modified sports not listed above will open on November 2nd, and their practices will begin on December 2nd.
Register today on the Arbiter Sports FamilyID platform!
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/camden-central-schools-athletics
For more information, including start dates and a date and time for the Family/Player Information meeting, visit https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/article/1826898
Being in our agriculture classrooms certainly has its fair share of perks.
Camden Elementary School Families! Just a friendly reminder that you are invited to the upcoming Camden Elementary School Fall Carnival! This exciting annual event will be held on Thursday, October 24th from 4:30 to 6:00 at CES!
Camden Elementary School, Camden Middle School, and McConnellsville Elementary School families! Save the date for our 2024 Title One Fall Reading Spectacular, entitled "Reading Is My Superpower"!
This free event will feature exciting reading-themed activities, the chance to receive a free book, and we will have a special guest: author Eric Litwin, the acclaimed children's author of the widely-recognized Pete the Cat and Groovy Joe series!
The event will take place on Thursday, November 7th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at CES.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Camden Elementary School on Monday, October 21st through Friday, October 25th! CES Families will have the opportunity to shop during the Fall Carnival from 4:30-6pm on Thursday, October 24th. Contact the Main Office if you have any questions.
