Third graders in Mrs. Malenowski's IFA reading group coded Ozobots to complete a museum maze challenge while reading the book From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.




The March meeting of "Look at Me, I'm Three" is set for Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 PM and will be held at Camden Elementary School!
This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for students eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year.
To participate, a child must have reached the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program runs for approximately 45 minutes , and includes a reading activity, craft activity, snack, and more.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for this month's program.
You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
These opportunities are presented in partnership with Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten!
This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for students eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year.
To participate, a child must have reached the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program runs for approximately 45 minutes , and includes a reading activity, craft activity, snack, and more.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for this month's program.
You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
These opportunities are presented in partnership with Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten!

March's character trait of the month is COURAGE!




Happy Youth Art Month!



After watching athletes across the globe vie for medals in the winter games, 2nd grade students at McConnellsville Elementary School are honing some skills they'll see in the 2028 summer games during their gymnastics unit with Mr. Bird!
Two more of our McConnellsville students were living out their golden years during their 100th day celebration!
Check out these snazzy outfits!
Check out these snazzy outfits!
McConnellsville Elementary students dressed beyond their years today as part of their 100th day of school celebration! The assignment? Dress as if you're 100 years old. These two definitely carried out the plan to perfection!
100 Days at McConnellsville also means "Dress Like You're 100" day - even for the staff! Do you recognize either of these honorary centenarians?
The Early Registration window for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten is still going for the 2026-27 school year!
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2626632
More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2626632


In March, the "Let's Play" two-year-old program will once again have two sessions, to be held on Wednesday, March 4th, and Thursday, March 5th. Each session will begin at 10 AM.
Offered in partnership with Family School Navigation (Formerly Ready 4 Kindergarten), the “Let’s Play” program is a 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 must have reached the age of two on or before December 1st, 2025.
RSVPs are required each month. Spots are limited, and will be on a first-contact, first-serve basis. Early RSVPs are also more likely to get their preferred day to attend. 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.
Offered in partnership with Family School Navigation (Formerly Ready 4 Kindergarten), the “Let’s Play” program is a 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 must have reached the age of two on or before December 1st, 2025.
RSVPs are required each month. Spots are limited, and will be on a first-contact, first-serve basis. Early RSVPs are also more likely to get their preferred day to attend. 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.

ParentSquare Update, as of 12:03 PM:
At this point, the ParentSquare user roster has been re-synced to the system, and the issue should be resolved for all parent users. If you use the app, please log in with your regular username/password combination.
At this point, the ParentSquare user roster has been re-synced to the system, and the issue should be resolved for all parent users. If you use the app, please log in with your regular username/password combination.
The Camden Central School District is on a 2-hour Delay for Today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Our morning BOCES and morning Pre-Kindergarten classes are canceled for today.
Reminder: The "Look at Me, I'm Three" meeting for February will now take place on Wednesday, 2/25! This was previously scheduled for 2/11, and postponed due to weather.
To get an accurate count on how many families can make the re-scheduled date, you will need to RSVP for the re-scheduled date if you have not already done so. To do so, or if you have questions, contact Patti Ferretti. Her information is included in the attached graphic.

Today, February 15th, is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Please join us in recognizing our outstanding School Patrol Officer group from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, and the important role they play in ensuring the safety of our staff and students!

The "Look at Me, I'm Three" meeting that was cancelled on Wednesday, 2/11 has been re-scheduled!
The February meeting will now take place on Wednesday, 2/25.
To get an accurate count on how many families can make the re-scheduled date, you will need to RSVP a second time for the re-scheduled date. To do so, or if you have questions, contact Patti Ferretti. Her information is included in the attached graphic.
The February meeting will now take place on Wednesday, 2/25.
To get an accurate count on how many families can make the re-scheduled date, you will need to RSVP a second time for the re-scheduled date. To do so, or if you have questions, contact Patti Ferretti. Her information is included in the attached graphic.

Connected Community Schools is holding Open Hub hours on Thursday, February 12th from 4 to 6 PM at their Camden High School Hub location. Come stock up on essential items you might need at home, while also learning more about what Connected Community Schools can offer our families. Please enter through the front bus loop.
Any questions? Call Val at 315-271-8780!
Any questions? Call Val at 315-271-8780!

McConnellsville celebrated Super Sports today in honor of the upcoming Super Bowl. Everyone wore Seahawks or Patriots colors or other sports apparel. We voted at lunchtime, and our Super Bowl prediction is .... the Seahawks!!




This month's meeting of the "Look At Me, I'm Three" program is set for Wednesday, February 11th at 5:30 PM!
This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for students eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year. To participate, a child must have reached the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program runs for approximately 45 minutes , and includes a reading activity, craft activity, snack, and more.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for February's program. You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
These opportunities are presented in partnership with Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten!
This program is a free monthly Pre-K prep program for students eligible to enroll in Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year. To participate, a child must have reached the age of three years old on or before December 1st, 2025.
The program runs for approximately 45 minutes , and includes a reading activity, craft activity, snack, and more.
Contact our Family School Navigator and program director, Patti Ferretti, to reserve your spot for February's program. You can also contact her with questions at (315) 245-2616, Ext. 5200, or pferretti@camdencsd.org.
These opportunities are presented in partnership with Family School Navigation, formerly known as Ready 4 Kindergarten!

Two more upcoming events to tell you about with Connected Community Schools! Call our Connected Elementary site coordinator, Walker, if you need more information! A good phone number to reach him is on the attached graphics.


McConnellsville work red, white and blue to honor Team USA on Thursday. We held an Olympic torch relay ceremony through the school and ended at the library, where there will be daily medal counts posted.









