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!
Our Pre Kindergarten teachers are attending a training with Shelia Lewis from Teaching Strategies today to learn how to roll out and use our new Play Based developmentally sound Creative Curriculum at McVille today ! Very Exciting !
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!
On Wednesday, our elementary-level students celebrated Wacky Wednesday! We saw mismatched shoes, socks, outfits, and as you'll see in one of these pictures, a pretty outstanding shirt and tie combo!
Students in Mrs. Malenowski's 4th grade IFA reading group are reading When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. Today we taste tested some typical Korean foods: kimchi and wasabi peas!
Ms. Beach, Ms. Barber, and Mr. Losurdo are representing Mcconnellsville Elementary at the 2023 National Reading League Conference in Syracuse, NY!
Last week, Miss Fasulo's kindergarten class finished their crazy hair day line project! Great job kindergarteners! Their artwork is on display in the hallway.
Last week in art class, Miss Wood's kindergarten practiced drawing different lines for their crazy hair project. They also learned a dance to help them remember what diagonal, horizontal and vertical lines look like. Great job!
This week in art class, Miss Barber's 4th graders continues to work on their Square1Art project! Great job 4th graders. More information on Square1Art to come.
Last week in art, Miss Beach's 3rd graders continued to work on their Square1Art projects. Great job using oil pastels, 3rd graders! More Square1Art information to come.
McConnellsville representatives were able to meet and chat with the founder and co-founder of The Reading League- Dr. Maria Murray and Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry. A great start to day two of the 2023 National Reading League Conference in Syracuse, NY!
Introducing.... McConnellsville second grade teacher Jordan Fiorini! Jordan, a Whitesboro native, graduated from Grand Canyon University and Mohawk Valley Community College.
Her favorite part about working in Camden so far is the community. She credits her colleagues for making her immediately feel at home here. When she’s not teaching, she can be found walking the dog with her Fiancé.
Welcome!
We are ready to start registration for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
Need an introduction to the Imagination Library? https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1264512
Families residing in the Camden Central School District can sign up in one of two ways.
1. Use our online form located at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu4Lm-qCGfXefP-3v7h0Xua1FHCKdX5IRi-edg3zrmhmSu-Q/viewform
2. Use our paper form located at https://5il.co/2681j. You can mail the form to the address included on the form, or bring it to the Camden CSD Administrative Offices during regular business hours.
Registered children will receive one free book per month through the mail from birth until age 5.
If you have questions, please contact Patti Ferretti, our Family School Navigator, at pferretti@camdencsd.org or at 315-224-2616.
Introducing McConnellsville 1st Grade Teacher Rebecca (Becki) Schaehfer!
Becki attended Utica University for her college studies. Her favorite thing about being an educator is building relationships with her students, and watching them thrive and grow during their time together. She speaks highly of the connections she’s made with her colleagues and the Camden community in her short time with us so far.
Outside of the classroom, she loves to cook, work in the garden, and walk her dog.
Welcome to our team!
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!
We are excited to announce that the Camden Central School District will be affiliated with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
We joined representatives from the Genesis Group, Ready 4 Kindergarten, and more for a press conference to celebrate the re-launch of this exciting program in Oneida and Herkimer Counties. We are one of two charter partners for the regional re-launch alongside the Utica City School District.
This program is one of the largest book-gifting programs on the planet, with over 200 million books distributed to date. It offers delivery of free age-appropriate books to registered children on a monthly basis. To be eligible, the child must be signed up, under five years old and reside in a participating area, which will soon include our School District! Sign-up information will be coming very soon.
Read more here: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1264512
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!
McVille Families! Here is your 2023 Homecoming Spirit Week Schedule!
We now have them for all four buildings at https://www.camdenschools.org/page/homecoming-2023
We had a great time meeting our next generation of students during our first meeting of the "Look at Me, I'm 3!" program for the 2023-24 school year! Our new members read a story with Mr. Ferretti, did a themed craft based on "We Are In A Book" by Mo Willems, did a mindfulness activity with Mrs. Gloude and finished out the night with a snack!
This program is a great informal introduction to the school environment for students old enough to attend pre-K next year. To be eligible for this free and optional program for the 2023-24 season, a child must reach their third birthday on or before December 1st, 2023.
Interested? It's not too late to join us for the next session! Contact Patti Ferretti at pferretti@camdencsd.org to get started. We also encourage you to fill out the District's Early Childhood Census form if you have not done so already for any child residing in district from birth to five years of age.
https://www.camdenschools.org/page/early-childhood-census
We’d like to introduce you to McConnellsville First Grade Teacher Erica Wimberly!
Erica is a graduate of SUNY Cortland. Her favorite thing about being an educator is the conversations and relationships with the students.
“I love finding ways to reach each student and help them,” Wimberly said. “Cultivating those relationships means that I can model effective communication, empathy, sharing, positivity and respect for others.”
Outside of school, Erica coaches basketball, enjoys attending her kids’ sporting events, and hiking with her family!
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