Good afternoon Blue Devils!
We're just taking a moment to let you know that we intend to hold Saturday's parade as scheduled, rain or shine!
If you're joining us out on Main Street on Saturday, bring your rain gear, your umbrellas and anything else you may need in order to feel comfortable.
We didn't let the rain stop us last year, and we'll make every effort to ensure that the good times continue this time around. We're looking forward to a spirited and exciting celebration!
Our teachers are true life long learners! Mrs. Johnson and Dr. Baker are attending the Reading League Conference in Syracuse this week to build their knowledge and learn more about how to best support our students with their reading skills!
On Friday, September 29th, members of the Camden Modified Cross Country teams used their practice time for a different purpose. The Blue Devils partnered with CMS Kids for Saving Earth advisor Sarah Falanga and the Camden Lions Club to clean up a portion of Route 69 on Friday.
On Saturday, the teams competed alongside the varsity squads at one of their biggest meets of the season: the EJ Herrmann run in Utica.
Great job, team!
Today, we’d like to introduce you to Camden Middle School music teacher Micayla MacDougall!
Micayla is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Education. Her favorite thing about being an educator is the opportunity to work with young people and developing a unique connection to each student through music.
“The power of music is special and can impact the trajectory of one person's life. And it’s something I have experienced in my own life,” MacDougall said. “The ability of music to do that drew me to music education in order to share that power and to bring it into more young people's lives.”
When she’s not sharing a song with her students, she loves to read, paint, cook and attend live music events. She is a huge sports fan who is probably very happy the Bills won this past weekend.
Micayla is also an active performing musician outside of her educational pursuits. She performs as a singer independently and with a choir, and plays the bassoon and baritone saxophone.
Fun Fact: She makes her own bassoon reeds by hand!
Welcome!
Giant Jenga in the CMS Connected Community Schools Hub is always a highlight of the day!
CCSD community members, how do you rate your own Jenga skills? Be honest.....
We are just a few short days away from our homecoming festival! Will we see you out and about on Saturday, October 7th for our Roaring Twenties-themed celebration?
The Copper Wire Run is still accepting entries, and the Craft and Vendor Fair is still taking prospective vendor applications for a few more days as well!
Spectator/Shopper admission is free for each event listed here. There is a small charge to participate as a craft fair vendor, or to run in the Copper Wire Run events.
Follow the Camden Homecoming Festival on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/camdenhomecoming!
Got Camden Spirit?
Spirit week is next week, and we would love to feature your students participating in the week's events whether it's theme days, the parade, or this Saturday's CHS homecoming dance. Staff members can get in on the fun too!
Feel free to submit any Spirit Week pictures to the email address listed in the graphic, and you just might see them featured here next week!
Need help keeping track of it all? We get it. Check out https://www.camdenschools.org/page/homecoming-2023 for more information on Homecoming and Spirit Week events!
Today, members of the girls’ modified soccer team helped the Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) to “Chalk the Walk.”
The District works very closely with CFLR and its Camden Life Center to provide mental health services to our school community. The Chalk the Walk event is a proactive opportunity to raise awareness for suicide prevention in our community, and remind people that they are not alone.
Interested in how you can come support the Blue Devils at home during Spirit Week? We've got you covered!
We are pleased to announce that as of today, the Camden Central School District has had its new FFA Chapter formally recognized by the New York State FFA Association! The chapter will provide agriculture-centered educational opportunities to students at Camden Middle School and Camden High School that build off the in-class curriculum.
We hosted the full slate of state FFA officers this morning for a Charter Signing Ceremony at CMS. Our students were able to share lunch with state-level leadership, give them a tour of our growing agriculture programs, and learn more about the experiences that await them as part of FFA.
Congratulations to our students, as well as dedicated advisors Karly Marshman and Brianne Willson for making this happen!
Be on the lookout for a full story coming to CamdenSchools.org!
Spirit Week Information for CMS and CHS has been added to the homecoming web page! We hope to have elementary-level information soon.
https://www.camdenschools.org/page/homecoming-2023
Let's hear it for Girls Modified Soccer! The team rebounded from a tough loss in its opener to pick up a 5-4 win over Utica JFK on Monday. The team's next home match is scheduled for Friday against Utica Donovan.
Today, we’d like to (re)introduce you to Kaylee Pietroski (Turner) ‘16!
Our Class of 2016 valedictorian and senior class president is back with us teaching seventh grade math with the blue team at Camden Middle School! She attended Clarkson University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Before coming back to her home school district, she taught high school students in Kailua, Hawaii.
Mrs. Pietroski loves getting to make connections with students, getting out in the community, and helping to foster a love of learning. She has found a welcoming atmosphere in the District, and finds herself working alongside many people who once taught her.
“I have enjoyed how welcoming everyone has been, from my team members to administration to athletics and everywhere in between,” she said.
When she’s not helping her students make sense of the numbers in front of them, she is probably on the go. Kaylee loves soccer and has been coaching with our program here. She also loves going to the gym, playing with her son, spending time with her husband and family, and experiencing the beauty of the world through travel.
We’re sure it’s been said a few times already, but welcome home!
One final chance to get Camden Gear through this online store that supports the girls' soccer program! The store closes today!
https://fancloth.shop/7ATED?fbclid=IwAR3DXebXP9czVtJTN9YGq8E-yKaKLX1KyOorChUN15pl2qpCU66Qr7OMp1g
Join the Camden Middle School Community on Thursday, 9/28 for Open House! Come meet your child's teacher and learn more about the CMS experience for the 2023-24 school year! The event runs from 6 to 7:30!
Whether you're coming for the event, or just happen to live in the neighborhood, you'll have some options for dinner that night if you wish. Principal Brittany DerCola has just confirmed via ParentSquare that the Oh Crepe and Waffles, and Savage Eats food trucks will be set up outside on the basketball court with food available for purchase. They will be open from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm.
The Agriculture elective class celebrated Apple Day! 🍎 Students were able to hear the tale of how the apple got it's star, watch a clip on apple orchards, and also enjoyed comparing and contrasting "wild" apples and store bought/orchard grown apples.
Students taste tested the apples and learned about apple varieties.
The current Camden Homecoming Festival schedule is as follows for Saturday, October 7th, 2023! Follow the Festival's page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086281531192 for more information!
Get some Camden Athletics gear while supporting the Camden Girls Soccer program through this online store! They are accepting orders through Friday. Please allow three weeks for delivery and contact the CCSD Athletic Office if you have questions.
https://fancloth.shop/7ATED
Students at Camden Middle School got a different kind of science lesson on Tuesday, August 19th. Particularly, a lesson involving “the sweet science”. The student body came together to hear from retired US amateur boxing legend Cam F. Awesome at an assembly held in the Camden High School Auditorium.
Awesome, previously known as Lenroy Thompson, is the winningest amateur boxer in US History. He is a four-time US National Champion in super heavyweight boxing, and a three-time winner of the prestigious Golden Gloves tournament. He has over 325 career wins.
After hanging up the gloves for good, Awesome now tours the globe speaking at schools, community events, and corporate events. To Camden, he brought a message of gratitude, positivity, and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals.
Want to learn more about Cam's story and bring it into your home? He was featured in the 2017 film "Counterpunch", streaming now on Netflix!
Cam also spoke to Camden High School students today!
The students love using our FitDesks when they visit the Middle School Media Center. They can pedal and read or use their Chromebooks. #NotYourMommasLibrary
