On Wednesday, Camden Elementary and McConnellsville Elementary welcomed celebrated children's author (and Utica, NY native) Daryl Cobb for a visit! Students in grades K-4 were treated to his message that included the love of reading and writing. He even recruited some teachers and students to participate in his engaging, informative, and entertaining presentation!
This annual event gathers the CES community for hours of family activities, books, and refreshments. Among the highlights are the carnival games set up by teachers. Classics such as “Pin the Spider on the Web” and “Pumpkin Ring Toss” were joined by new additions like “The Human Slot Machine”. Craft activities included “Lollipop Ghosts”, a stress ball making station, and leaf rubbings with Connected Community Schools. Students also left with free books from the Title I initiative, and could also browse and purchase additional books from the Scholastic Book Fair.
Due to some dynamic weather throughout the day, this year’s event was held indoors, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of those in attendance!
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This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for children eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year. To participate, a child must reach the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program starts at 5:30 PM and runs for approximately 45 minutes.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for this month. You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
This is a program of Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten.
To attend this year, a student must reach their second birthday on or before December 1st, 2025.
Stay tuned for details on next month’s meeting! Spots are limited, and are awarded on a first-contact, first serve basis each month. Questions about the program can be directed to Patti Ferretti at pferretti@camdencsd.org.
This is a program of Family School Navigation, formerly Ready 4 Kindergarten.
To cap off the program, the CHS Cheerleaders put on a terrific show for their younger peers!
Congratulations to the CES officers:
Co-Presidents: James Knauer and Jameson Okusko
Vice President: Paisley Kantor
Secretary: Teagan Hayes
Treasurer: Lacee Humphrey
The “Let’s Play” Two-Year-Old program is back for the 2025-26 school year! The first meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, October 8th at 10 AM at Camden Elementary School.
Offered in partnership with Family School Navigation (Formerly Ready 4 Kindergarten), the “Let’s Play” program is a new, free monthly program for two-year-olds and their families. It consists of a monthly one-hour block of play-based learning and socialization with parent/guardian involvement. It is offered with the aim of progressing into the “Look at Me, I’m Three!” program for the following year, and creating a two year skill development on-ramp into Pre-K programming.
To be eligible for this program, a student must reside in the Camden Central School District, and be two years old, or reach that age on or before December 1st, 2025.
Participation for this first meeting will be limited to 15 children, and will be on a first-contact, first-serve basis.
RSVPs are required each month. To reserve your spot, or if you have questions, contact our Family School Navigator, Patti Ferretti, at 315-245-2616, extension 5200, or at pferretti@camdencsd.org.
Kindergarten families from both elementary buildings - You are invited to join the CCSD Kindergarten Team for a district-wide Kindergarten Family Night on Thursday, October 9th in the CES Front Gym! See the flyer for details. Questions about the event can be directed to your child's kindergarten teacher.
The “Let’s Play” Two-Year-Old program is back for the 2025-26 school year! The first meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, October 8th at 10 AM at Camden Elementary School.
Offered in partnership with Family School Navigation (Formerly Ready 4 Kindergarten), the “Let’s Play” program is a new, free monthly program for two-year-olds and their families. It consists of a monthly one-hour block of play-based learning and socialization with parent/guardian involvement. It is offered with the aim of progressing into the “Look at Me, I’m Three!” program for the following year, and creating a two year skill development on-ramp into Pre-K programming.
To be eligible for this program, a student must reside in the Camden Central School District, and be two years old, or reach that age on or before December 1st, 2025.
Participation for this first meeting will be limited to 15 children, and will be on a first-contact, first-serve basis.
RSVPs are required each month. To reserve your spot, or if you have questions, contact our Family School Navigator, Patti Ferretti, at 315-245-2616, extension 5200, or at pferretti@camdencsd.org.
For their go-round as the host class, these first graders delivered an energetic start to the day with a talent show filled with singing, dancing, and impressive physical feats!
The program starts at 5:30 PM and runs for approximately 45 minutes.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for September's program, which will be held on Wednesday, September 24th. You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
The "Let's Play" Two-Year-Old Program is also returning, with their first meeting set for October! More details to follow.
These opportunities are presented in partnership with Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten!
