Today, Kendra Rouse was the "teacher"! Kendra was able to use the Promethean to guide her fellow classmates through the lesson on facing life's obstacles. Great work, Kendra!
More cheese, please! Mrs. Willson's Agriculture elective has been working on the NYS Mac & Cheese Challenge. What better way to decide what cheese to use, than by taste test? Stay tuned to see how their Mac & Cheese turns out!
Mrs. Gannon's 7th-grade Life Science students made cell models to show what they learned during the 1st marking period. #BalooTeam
The Camden Agriculture program is so excited to partner with its community members. We have received flower donations from Tops, LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Nunn & Harper Funeral Home, and the Tailwater Lodge. These businesses have shared their extra flowers so our agriculture students can practice their floral design skills. Thank you!
We will be holding another FCC Affordable Connectivity Program sign-up night at Camden High School. Come on out to the CHS Library on Thursday, November 16th beginning at 5:30 PM to learn more about the program.
Under the Affordable Connectivity Program, parents/guardians of currently enrolled CCSD students are eligible to receive a monthly discount on their internet service of up to 30 dollars through a participating provider. They are eligible because we serve free meals to students under the Community Eligibility Provision. Numerous popular providers are included in this discount.
You may also be able to receive a one-time device purchase discount as part of this program. (Restrictions apply).
To register, you will need to bring some information with you, which is detailed in the attached flyer. That information will be used to provide you with an eligibility letter certifying that your student is enrolled with us that you can use to receive your discount.
We will have devices on site that you can use to register, or you can always take your eligibility letter home along with program information to sign up at your convenience.
Contact Lauren Platt (lplatt@camdencsd.org) if you have any questions.
Even if you don't have a student with us, you may still qualify under a variety of criteria. Visit getinternet.gov to see how you may qualify.
5th and 7th graders have been learning how to use Sphero robots in the CMS Library! Spheros are programmable robots that help kids learn fundamental STEM concepts through play-based learning and educational STEAM activities. Once students learn to drive them remotely, they move on to coding and completing challenges. In these pictures, the students are using the math concepts of speed, time and angles to determine how to get the spheros to go over a hurdle (the ramp), go straight and then make a 90 degree turn to make it to the end of the track.
October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week. This year, CMS students learned how to "be kind to your mind" and live drug free. During their lunch period, students signed a banner, pledging to make healthy choices and live drug free. They also participated in spirit week, competed in a call in type trivia game each day, and learned about the harmful effects of drugs. CMS Student Council was proud to organize Red Ribbon Week for CMS students.
This November there is much to celebrate in the library. Stop in and see our display case, highlighting Native American History Month, Veterans Day, as well as Thanksgiving.
The students in Mrs. Johnson's sixth grade reading class created some spooky Halloween crafts to take home to their families. 🎃👻
Would your student be interested in learning how to race on downhill skis? If they have experience on the slopes, Coach Bernabe and the Alpine Ski teams are looking for new members! The Blue Devils sent two athletes to the State Championships last year, and are looking for their next great competitor. Students in grades 7-12 are able to join.
Reach out to Coach Bernabe for more information. Signups can be completed via FamilyID at the following link: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/camden-central-schools-athletics
The Camden Nordic Ski team is looking for new student-athletes to ski with them this winter. There are opportunities on the Modified and Varsity squads depending on grade level. No experience is necessary, and low cost equipment rentals are available!
Nordic Skiing is not just a way to compete, it's also a great way to establish a lifelong winter fitness routine in the outdoors, and there are plenty of options to hit the trails in our area!
Contact the athletic office with questions!
Per athletic director Josh Mazzaferro, The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has once again partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods to offer a 20 percent discount off your total purchase with their special coupon, which can be used from 11/3 to 11/6. This could be a great opportunity to stock up on winter sports equipment and other winter gear ahead of the season!
Some restrictions may apply, and this discount is not available at the warehouse sale location in Syracuse.
Click the link below to get your coupon!
https://cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O241CX7N&token=CPjAE6eKkvIoYwSCXfFnSjSfgNSehQpcKH4-SdjGfQWaH8-7IKGnsgpIwwwDoq0R79oGHZMMkc9J0LTVw2
The stacks are haunted at the CMS Media Center. #NotYourMommasLibrary
On Saturday afternoon, the Camden girls' modified soccer team participated in the Oneida County Youth Bureau's 13th annual Intergenerational Fall Clean-Up event. As part of the event, the Blue Devils raked leaves from the backyards of some area senior citizens in need of assistance.
The event ran throughout the weekend with area schools, colleges, and youth groups working throughout the county. There is typically also a spring event.
For more information on the intergenerational cleanup events, including how you can get involved in the future, the Oneida County Youth Bureau website is located at https://ocgov.net/departments/youth-bureau/.
If you know someone who would like assistance at future events, contact the Oneida County Office for Aging and Continuing Care. Their website can be found at https://ocgov.net/departments/office-for-aging-and-continuing-care/news-and-events/.
Some of our 7th grade students recently drove and drew with Probots during their lunch with our friend Mr. Seidman, Instructional Technology Integration Specialist.
Our 7th and 8th graders are enjoying their elective classes. Mrs. Smith and her mindfulness class took advantage of the beautiful weather today with a little yoga practice. Students enjoyed the savasana!
CMS 5th and 6th graders met two of the Utica Comets today! Tyce Thompson and Graeme Clarke came and shared the message that "It's Cool to Be Kind!" with our students! The also signed some autographs at the end!
Parents/Guardians: Did you know that if you have a child currently enrolled in the District, you are eligible to receive a discount on your monthly internet bill and more?
Join us at Camden Elementary School on the evening of Thursday, October 19th for an informational meeting and registration event for the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program!
As a Community Eligibility Provision School District for food service, our parents/guardians are automatically eligible to receive a discount through a participating provider. Many popular providers are participating. The program arranges for participants to receive up to $30 off your monthly bill.
Lauren Platt is our coordinator for this event. If you have questions or are unable to make next week's event, reach out to her at lplatt@camdencsd.org and she can point you in the right direction to get started.
While next week's sign-up event is for parents/guardians, you may still be able to qualify for this program through a variety of other criteria, even if you don't have a student with us right now.
The FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program website can tell you more about eligibility criteria besides the Community Eligibility Provision, and give you an idea on how you can get started. The website for the program is located at: https://www.fcc.gov/acp
CMS Families: Friday 10/13 is picture day!
Pre-Orders close a week from picture day, which is Friday, October 20th!
Need more information? Mrs. DerCola just sent two picture day flyers from BJK Photo via ParentSquare! Contact the CMS Main Office if you have any questions about picture day.
CAMDEN! The day has arrived! Share this schedule to spread the word on today's events. Spectator/shopper admission is free.
The Copper Wire Run does carry a registration fee to participate. Race officials have indicated on the event's website that they are taking race day registrations. We would suggest you arrive early to get that squared away if you are interested in running this morning.
We are operating today's events rain or shine as it stands right now. Bring rain gear, an umbrella, or anything else you may need to feel comfortable.
We appreciate your support! Go Blue Devils!
