The Lion’s RoarVolume 16, Number 5 Cincinnatus Central School District Newsletter May 2015

Marisa Rice is graduating as the valedictorian of the Class of 2015 with a GPA of 94.21. Marisa, the daughter of Jeff and Amy Rice of Cincinnatus, has participated in many activities throughout her high school career. Marisa was Vice President of National Honor Society, a Senator in Student Senate, Costume Coordinator in Drama Club, and Vice President of French Club. Marisa also played JV Volleyball and was captain in 10th grade. Marisa maintains her grades while working at Enders’ House of Pizza in McGraw. She will be graduating with an Advanced Regents diploma with Honors. She plans on attending SUNY Cortland in the fall to begin her journey to become a high school mathematics teacher and then eventually become a college mathematics professor. Congratulations Marisa!

Carly McUmber, daughter of Daniel and Catherine McUmber of Cincinnatus, is graduating with a GPA of 93.88. Carly served as an officer of French Club and Athletic Association, and is also a member of National Honor Society, Student Senate, Drama Club, Access to College Education (ACE) and Music Council. In addition to her extensive participation in extracurricular activities, Carly played varsity soccer, was captain of her varsity basketball team, and plays varsity softball. In the fall, Carly plans to attend SUNY Cortland to study Business Management. Congratulations Carly!

Congratulations to the Valedictorian & Salutatorian of the Class of 2015

Marisa RiceValedictorian

Carly McUmberSalutatorian

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Board of Education Meeting Notes:March 12, 2015

• A public hearing was held to explain the past vermiculite abatement project in the large gymnasium, the Wilbur Auditorium and in rooms 316 and 317. The hearing concluded with a request of the Board to transfer an amount not to exceed $81,000 from the Capital Repair Reserve to the general fund to cover the associated costs.

• The Board passed a resolution to immediately eliminate the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), which has reduced funding to our school since the 2009-2010 school year in the amount of $2,610,069.

• Approved Board Policy #5512: Maintenance of Fund Balance.• Passed a resolution to approve the teacher, tenure appointments of Jeffrey Kaltenbach, Social Studies, and Isaac Maslyn, Special

Education, effective September 1 and 28, 2015, respectively.• Conducted a midyear review of the Leadership Team’s S.M.A.R.T. Goals for the school year.• Listened to and asked questions in regards to the current school year’s Discipline Report in grades UPK-6 and grades 7-12, respectively.• A draft 2015-2016 school budget was presented to the Board for their review. The budget included an increase of 3.89% or an

amount of $568,145. Additionally, the Board reviewed the twenty-two step Allowable Tax Levy Limit formula, which resulted in an allowable tax levy limit of 4.56% for the 2015-2016 school year. The Board requested that the budget be reduced and will consider the tax levy amount, with more discussion at their next meeting in March.

• As a part of their understanding of the Common Core, the Board received a copy of the schedule of the Grades 3-8 NYS assessments this school year.

• Agreed, through consensus, to move the $8.7 million project to June 2016 due to the pace of project approvals at the Office of Facilities Planning at SED. The capital project was submitted to SED for approval back in October of 2014 with a tentative start date of June 2015.

• Received a draft copy of the 2015-2016 school calendar sans the ½ days recommendation from the Professional Development Planning Committee (PDP).

• Approved, through resolution, the use of up to $81,000 from the Repair Reserve for the vermiculite abatement project.• In terms of personnel, our new music teacher, Amanda Nauseef, was appointed effective April 6, 2015, our school librarian’s resignation,

effective midnight, June 30, 2015 was approved for Martha Nettleton, and our softball coaches were approved for Jeff Kaltenbach, varsity, and Jacquelyn Corbett, modified, respectively.

March 26, 2015

• Approved the Environmental Science trip to Raquette Lake for May 4, 5, and 6, 2015.• Received the 2nd draft of the 2015-2016 School Budget in the amount of $14,875,246 or an increase

of 1.94% or $283,088. The final draft may include a decrease in the amount of $25,000 from the budgeted amount of $45,000 for the 2015-2016 Building Condition Survey (BCS).

• The draft budget Snapshot, inclusive of expense and projected revenue, indicated a budget gap/deficit of $421,844, which already included a decrease in retiree breakage, TRS and ERS amounts, electric cost projections, prescription medication costs, and a reduction in the bus runs from 14 to 13.

• The Board reviewed the costs associated with a 3.0% tax levy increase, including the following: a $50,000 assessed home, with a Basic STAR reduction, would see an annual school tax increase of $10.00, while a resident living in a $100,000 assessed home, with a Basic STAR reduction, would see a school tax increase of approximately $36.00. All amounts noted are below the Allowable Tax Levy Limit of 4.56%.

• The superintendent reviewed news with regard to the Cortland Regional New Tech High offering for the 2016-2017 school year. In brief, the Board heard that the local superintendent’s group was discussing the matter prior to or after their regular monthly meetings and have included such topics as location, lease costs, and the number of students enrolled.

• In terms of personnel, the Board approved of the resignation of our physics teacher, Mickael Cringle, effective June 30, 2015 and the fifty-two (52) week, civil service appointment of Melissa Hummel, food service helper, and Bobbie Elwood, cafeteria monitor, both effective March 27, 2015 through March 26, 2016. The cafeteria personnel are replacing a transfer and the resignation of previous cafeteria employees.

April 16, 2015

• Approved the non-public transportation requests for the 2015-2016 school year.• Approved the amendments to Policy numbers 7550, 7553, and 7130, Dignity for all

Students, Hazing of Students, and Entitlement to Attend, respectively.• Repealed Policy #7552: Bullying – Peer Abuse in the School, knowing that the content is covered in Polices #7550 and #7553.• The Board approved the 2015-2016 School Calendar, which has students arriving to school

for their first day on September 8, 2015, the day immediately after Labor Day.• Appointed, through resolution, Joanne Perkins, Mary Downs, and Doris Tracy as election

inspectors for the May 19, 2015 Annual Meeting/Board Election/Budget Vote.

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2015-2016 School Budget News

Please note that the Board of Education approved the proposed 2015-2016 School Budget, in the amount of $14,850,246, at their April 16, 2015 meeting. A list of pertinent facts about the budget is included below for your review as follows:

• The purpose of budget development is to support our children and staff.• The proposed budget of $14,850,246 is 1.768% or $258,088 more than this year’s school budget.• The district had to reduce the current budget so that the increase from year-to-year was 1.768% and not higher. The

areas of major decrease in the budget this year to next were as follows: salary differences (breakage) of new employees from those who they replaced ($20,299), a reduction in the amount of funds paid to the state for the teacher retirement system (TRS) and the state (non-instructional staff, ERS) system ($103,064), a reduction of costs associated with the prescription (RX) medication contract ($53,000), new copiers throughout the building where each print has cost less ($16,968), the loss of a one-time initialization fee (2014-2015) for the new, required student information system or School Tool software program ($11,099), and a reduction in personnel associated with the consolidation of bus runs from 14 runs to 13 ($9,406).

• The major budget-to-budget increases are as follows: employee contractual obligations of $124,265, BOCES and pupils with disabilities(PWD) increases of $77,706, an expired electricity agreement in consolidation with our OCM BOCES being renegotiated – an increase in electrical costs of $16,200, and a five-year Building Condition Survey (BCS) required cost of $15,000.

• On the revenue side of the equation, NYS has provided our school with a foundation aid increase of $62,673 and have restored our Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) amount by 98% or $107,308. All-in-all, the state aid for our school increased 1.22% for next school year or $122,719.

• Although the allowable tax levy limit (a twenty-two step formula – found on our www.cc.cnyric.org web site) is 4.56%, the Board of Education has set the 2015-2016 tax levy at 3.0% or an increase of $107,463. Additionally, our district is looking to sell surplus transportation equipment in the amount of $39,000.

• However, even with the notes above, the proposed budget increases are not covered by the budget-to-budget decreases and the additional NYS aid. Therefore, the plan includes a revenue source of $227,910 as an interfund transfer (use of reserve accounts). Our goal would be to use the undesignated fund balance (UFB: the amount remaining after all the bills are paid on June 30, 2016) rather than our available reserve accounts.

As you know, our school’s focus remains unaltered; we intend to recommend a budget that continues our school’s current programs without additions or deletions to staffing and at an affordable rate for our residents.

Although we continue to lobby our elected officials, I strongly encourage you to do the same to reduce our GEA to an amount equal to zero rather than ($2,190), to increase foundation aid to an amount so that we do not have to project the use of reserves or UFB to balance the budget, and to create a new, equitable education funding formula for all schools in NYS.

Please note that a Budget Brochure should be arriving in your homes one week prior to the May, 12, 2015 Budget Hearing scheduled for 7:00 PM in the Wilbur Auditorium. Additionally, please note that the proposed budget and the Board elections are scheduled for a vote on May 19, 2015 from 12 noon – 8:00 PM in the school’s foyer of the large gymnasium.

If you should have budget questions before then, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 607-863-4069 and/or an email message at shubbard@cc.cnyric.org. Thank you.

Best Regards,

Steven HubbardSuperintendent of Schools

April 16, 2015 continued• Considered two (2) new levels of social studies courses for the 2015-2016 school year as follows: AP Government

and Global Honors (without additional staff). The concept will be voted on at their next Board meeting.• Discussed their meeting dates as a Board for the 2015-2016 school year.• Approved, through consensus, a list of three (3) possible graduation ceremony speakers. The

senior class will now vote on who they would prefer from the list of three (3).• Approved the proposed 2015-2016 school budget in the amount of $14,850,246 or an increase of 1.768% from the current year.• Approved to place on the ballot, on May 19, 2015, a proposition to expend an amount not to exceed $159,000 for the purchase

of one (1) 66 passenger diesel school bus, one (1) 35 passenger diesel school bus, and one (1) student transport minivan.• Received and approved of the 2015 Property Tax Report Card, in accordance with regulation, with a tax levy of 3.0%.• The Board discussed possible dates for their Annual 2015 Summer Work Session.

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The “2% Tax Cap” – What is the True Definition?As the Board of Education, myself, and our business administrator complete our work on the development of the proposed 2015-2016 School Budget, the expense plan for next year, the conversation always includes the revenue side of the equation and, as a result, a discussion of the tax levy. As you may know, our school’s revenue consists mainly of state aid (approximately 70%) and school taxes/tax levy (approximately 25%). So when legislation was passed into law June 2011 to limit the amount of revenue a school could raise through school taxes, we knew that there may be some misunderstanding of the legislation. This article is a sincere effort to try and share the meaning of the Allowable Tax Levy Limit, which has been mistakenly referred to as the “2% Tax Cap”, and our Board of Education’s setting of the levy for the 2015-2016 school year.

Here is some information about the law:

• Enacted in June 2011, the law places restrictions on how school districts (and municipalities) may increase their tax levies. The law does not apply to tax rates or individual tax bills.

• The law does not restrict any proposed tax levy increase to 2 percent. The law does require at least a 60% voter approval (super majority) if the proposed levy exceeds a certain allowable amount/limit.

• The allowable amount is called the “tax levy limit” and represents the highest allowable tax levy (after exemptions) a school can propose as a part of their annual school budget and requires a simple majority of voter approval (more than 50%).

• The “tax levy limit” is determined by each school district using a complex twenty-two (22) step formula that is outlined in the law. Our most current formula, to determine our allowable tax levy limit for 2015-2016, can be found on our web site at www.cc.cnyric.org under Allowable Tax Levy Limit.

• Our allowable tax levy limit for the 2015-2016 school year is 4.56%.• Therefore, under the new law, we could propose up to, but not to exceed, a 4.56% tax levy increase for the 2015-2016

school year and would need a simple majority (more than 50%) of voter approval. If we were to exceed a tax levy amount of 4.56% we would need at least a 60% voter approval rate (a super majority).

It is important to note that the Board, at their next meeting on April 16th, will approve the spending plan for the 2015-2016 school year, which the voters will vote on May 19, 2015 (a budget brochure will be sent to all residents prior to May 19, 2015). Additionally, the Board of Education has indicated their approval of a revenue or tax levy plan that includes a 3.0% increase in the levy for the 2015-2016 school year (a 1% increase in our tax levy raises $35,820 of additional revenue). Please know that the Board of Education continues to remain concerned about Cincinnatus School District residents and their current economic hardships, which is why they chose to approve of a levy below the allowable tax levy limit.

Again, I reprint portions of this article to help our residents understand what has truly been a most misunderstood law since its passing in June 2011. Hopefully, those who wish to know now understand a little better the true definition of the allowable tax levy limit.

Respectfully,Steven HubbardSuperintendent of Schools

Note: Parts of this article were taken directly from a Questar III, Capital Region BOCES, October 2011 article entitled, Understanding New York’s Property Tax Levy Cap, with permission. This article first appeared in our April 2013 edition of the Lion’s Roar, changes have been made to reflect the current 2015-2016 budget process.

C.A.R.E.S. EmpathyThe Lion roared into March and the Wilbur Auditorium! Unfortunately for the Lion, he got hurt, but Mrs. Gardner and all the elementary students were able to provide the Lion with Empathy and he was walked to the school nurse's office. The Cincy Lion says, “Thank You” for showing empathy and getting him help when he fell and for not laughing at him. The students learned more about Empathy through Franklin the Turtle and Friends. Remember to do what is right, even when no one is looking!

~Submitted by: Mrs. Aitchison, School Social Worker/Elementary Counselor

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Alumni in the Spotlight: John Ludwig John Ludwig graduated from Cincinnatus in 2010. Today John attends the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in Manhattan, where he is planning on practicing Housing Law or Labor and Employment Law. While he was in his first years of undergraduate school at SUNY Binghamton he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do, but becoming a lawyer was always in the back of his mind. He decided to pursue the career during his third year of college. The process of getting into law school was long, he took the LSAT, wrote multiple essays, and applied to a total of eight schools most of which were in New York, but one was in Washington, DC and another in Boston. While he was in college he did an internship with the Legal Aid Society where he helped with family court cases and drafting wills and estates, and this summer he plans on doing his first full-time internship and he is being placed in clinics for next year, handling police brutality and

prisoners’ rights cases. John says that his classes are demanding, they review several

court cases a night and debate and discuss them, and with each they share why each case was ruled the way they were. In his classes the professors don’t just lecture, they use the Socratic Method where they pick a student to share their opinions, challenging their reasoning and starting a new conversation in the class. John says it’s a differnet method than the way he learned in high school and college, and most of the time it is very intimidating, but an effective way to learn. He says there is an obvious difference between going from Cincinnatus to New York City. He lives on the outskirts of Brooklyn so he isn’t directly in the heart of the busy city. He misses the relationships he had in Cincinnatus and how everybody was so close. But he says living in the city has its advantages; he likes being so close to everything. Most things are just a train ride away.

John is deeply appreciative of everything Cincinnatus provided him. He says Mr. Gizzi (retired Social Studies teacher) had a big influence on him to follow his career path.

John's high schoolsenior picture

He says Mr. Gizzi never told him to be a lawyer, but he took four of his classes and loved every moment of each. John says it was Mr. Gizzi’s open attitude and his inviting classroom environment that helped him figure out what he wanted to do for himself. John thanks everybody at Cincinnatus for everything they did for him and the opportunities they gave him.

By: Kennedy CrothersLeft: John at his graduation ceremony from Binghamton University.

Several sixth grade writers chose to participate in this year’s Echoes writing competition. However, it was Phillip Hegedus’s humorous invention, “Mustache Spray” that took center stage. Phillip’s unique steak-smelling spray-on mustache creation earned a spot in the Merry-Go Round Playhouse show that will be performed in various schools across New York State. Way to go Phillip!

Sixth Grade Writers Participate inEchoes Writing Competition

Honorable mentions (pictured left) worth noting are Joshua Smith, Austin Metcalf, Hannah Schmidt, and Phoebe Smith. Congratulations to all who participated!

Submitted by Mrs. Knickerbocker, 6th Grade ELA

Phillip Hegedus

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Weaving the RainbowEach year Cornell Cooperative Extension offers opportunities for students to learn about agriculture. The

week of March 16th–20th was National Agricultural Week. This year’s theme was Weaving the Rainbow. On March 26th the second graders were fortunate to have Judith Strauff (volunteer) visit our classrooms

and read Weaving the Rainbow written by George Ella Lyon. The book was about sheep and wool production. Wool production has an important history in New York State. Wool can be used everyday in carpets, bedding and clothing. While sheep may be the first animal we think of that produces fiber, they are not the only animals in New York State. Alpacas, goats, and rabbits are also fiber-producing animals. Mrs. Strauff brought in fiber for us to feel. She also brought in an assortment of items made from wool to share with us. The book Weaving the Rainbow was donated to our school library. Submitted by: Second Grade Teachers

Come Celebrate Creativity @ the CINCINNATUS ART SHOWThursday, MAY 28th 6:00-8:00

Please come and join us for the annual Cincinnatus Art Show UPK-12th grade. We have been busy creating wonderful works of art throughout the year. During this night of celebration it is our time to shine as Art students and share with all of you in our community the amazing pieces we have produced. Everyone is invited! The artwork will be displayed throughout the hallways, in the cafeteria, and hopefully some in the Wilbur Auditorium. The Art Club students will be selling baked goods, coffee, and hot chocolate as a fundraiser for the Art Club. There will also be a community drawing in the hallway for anyone who wants to participate which will be amazing to see the community’s talents. As a community member please consider showcasing your artistic talents with any creations made throughout your life. We hope to see you May 28th to view our Art! -Nicole Fabian UPK-7th, Macksi Warner 9th-12th, and Cincinnatus Art students

If you would like to bring in your artwork to show, please contact Nicole Fabian @ 863-3200 or e-mail nfabian@cc.cnyric.org.

Cortland County K-6th “Imagination Celebration”Congratulations to the students who had artwork this year in the “Imagination Celebration,” an artshow for all

Cortland County schools. We had a wonderful turnout of family and friends to join us @ Homer Center for the Arts for the opening on March 31st. The show was up from March 24th- April 10th. These students deserve some recogintion for their fantastic work and use of their imaginations: (Kindergarten): Landon Wehner, Rachael Standish (1st grade): Linette Custer, Mylee Pittsley (2nd grade): Xavier Phillips, Lily Brown, Kaylee Ross, Emmily Thomas (3rd grade): Abigail Whaley, Tayler Turshman, Nathaniel Ellerson, Alexandria Janeski (4th grade): Amanda Harahus, Arianna Silva (5th grade) James Johnson, Sean Carroll. Awesome job everyone!!! Nicole FabianUPK- 7th Art

Landon Wehner: K Sean Carroll: 5th GradeKaylee Ross: 2nd Grade

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Senior Class Important Dates

Prom - May 15th at Tinelli’s, 6pm-Midnight

Moving-Up Day & Jr-Sr Picnic – June 5th at the school, Picnic - TBA

Jr-Sr Dessert Social – Wednesday, June 17th at the school @ 6:30p

Graduation Rehearsal – Wednesday, June 24th at the school @ 1:00pm

Baccalaureate – Saturday, June 27th at The Heritage Hall 11:00am

Graduation – Saturday, June 27th at the school @ 1:00pm

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P.O. Box 237 Cincinnatus, New York 13040 Contact Phone Number 607-345-0001 Sponsored by the Cincinnatus Fire Department

Cincinnatus Corn Fest Scholarship Contest Application $500 prize Corn Fest Scholarship Contest is open to all students in grades 9-12 who intend to enroll in any college or trade school program to continue their education, in any field, including B.O.C.E.S. Students must live in Cincinnatus Central School District and have a 2.0 grade point average. Student finalists will be invited to present their poster and essay to the Cincinnatus Corn Fest Committee on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. All completed submissions must be received by the committee, along with this form, no later than 5pm, Monday, June 1, 2015. Contest winner will be chosen Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Finalists and winner will be invited to present their work at the 2015 Corn Fest and be honored in the parade on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Name: _______________________________________ Year of Graduation: ______________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Email: _____________________________________

Topic: Corn and Its Uses In an essay of no less than 500 words, discuss the historic and present importance of corn as a useful and necessary product to the United States and to Cincinnatus. In an accompanying 3’ x 3’ poster, illustrate the ideas you present in your essay. Your project and essay will be judged on its correctness, conciseness, and uniqueness. Good Luck! Please outline your Proposed Project: _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Please sketch a rough idea of your poster: _______________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant: _______________________________ Submission Date: ____________ Proposal Accepted By: ________________________________ Date: _____________

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On April 15, 2015, The National Honor Society held inductions for it's newly accepted members. The ceremony was held in the Wilbur Auditorium with refreshments held afterwards in the cafeteria. To be considered for NHS, you must maintain a grade point average of at least an 85 or higher throughout high school as well as uphold the qualities of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. The National Honor Society serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in these areas. This year they introduced eight new inductees to the Cincinnatus Chapter: Cody Beckwith, Tyler Enright, Justin Heath, Sarah Clements, Cody Metcalf, Madelynne Newton, Cheyenne Nowalk, and Ciara Zeeuw. The new members were honored for their accomplishments and honorable qualities with family and friends watching. Each new member represents what a member should be in multiple ways. We are glad to welcome each new member to the National Honor Society.

National Honor Society Inductions

The new NHS members, Tyler Enright, Cody Beckwith, Cheyenne Nowalk, Ciara Zeeuw, Madelynne Newton, Sarah Cle-ments, Justin Heath, and Cody Metcalf. Congratulations on your hardwork and dedication to school and community.

Senior Citizens Breakfast

The Cincinnatus National Honor Society would like to invite the district’s Senior Citizens to be our guests at its Senior Citizen’s Spring Breakfast. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 6th in the small gym from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. We hope to see you there.

Other NHS News

Middle School Student Council Food Drive a Success!

It’s that time of year to think about what we can do for others, and as always the Cincinnatus community gives very generously. Student Council just completed our twice yearly canned/boxed food drive to benefit Rural Services. The donations were outstanding. We collected over 306 items from grades UPK through 8th grade. Donations also came from the offices. Mrs. Latta’s class won ice cream; they brought in a total of 39 items. Thank you to everyone that contributed. We couldn’t do it without you! Submitted by: Ms. Roelen

NHS Blood Drive

The National Honor Society of Cincinnatus Central School is sponsoring a blood drive on Monday, May 11th from 11:30am until 4:30 pm in the Wilbur Auditorium at Cincinnatus Central School. If you would like to donate, please call Luann Skeval at (607) 863-3200 to schedule a time. Walk-ins are always welcome too.

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On the 27th and 28th of March, the Drama Club presented their production of “Hillbilly Reunion”. Both nights the auditorium was filled with family and friends of the cast and people from the community. Ask anyone who went; it was well done and well-timed and hilarious. The cast kept the audience on the edge of their chairs with the bold lines. Days after the production, people were still quoting multiple lines from the play. Everyone who attended loved it.

Weeks prior to the production the tech crew, including Mr. Stacey helped build and put the set together. The tech crew had to cut, paint and stain the set. The set included walls for the wealthy Seaburys’ household so it had to look very fancy. The tech crew was busy before the play, during intermission, and afterwards moving the furniture on stage. The crew also helped clean up at the end.

“Hillbilly Reunion” was about a wealthy and confident Seabury family who had worked for many weeks to get the blue room ready for Princess Anne’s reception. They received a post card from Charles’ family, the Hawleys, a couple days prior to the reception for the Princess. A couple of days before the reception the Seabury’s got a surprise visit from the Hawleys, from the small town of Happy Hollow. The Hawleys came into the Seaburys household and took everything over, even the cooking for the reception; it was a disaster. Josephine, Charles’ wife, was supposed to wear the Star of Iceland to the reception but it was missing! The Hawleys had no clue how to act in front of anyone from Los Angeles let alone the Princess. Josephine thought the reception was a disaster because things fell off the wall in the blue room and the Hawleys invited homeless people. Turns out, the Princess loved it because it wasn’t just a normal, boring reception. Come to find out, the Star of Iceland was stolen by Charles because they are bankrupt. In the end we found out that the Hawleys have more money than they know what to do with because they have one of the biggest oil reserves on their land in Happy Hallow. So, because family helps family in time of need, the Hawleys lend a hand to the Seaburys and they don’t have to sell their house, their furnishings, and they don’t have to live on the streets with the “beautiful people”. Written by: Katelynn Rice

Drama Club Production

Cheyenne Nowalk and Shane Baker at the dress rehearsal.

Kyleigh Baker, Lydia Newton, Cheyenne Nowalk, and Shelbie Seelie practicing at the dress rehearsal.

Cheyenne Nowalk, Shane Baker, Daisy Schiffer, and Cody Metcalf on stage performing.

Amber Dirig, Jenna Deiss, and Alexia Abbatiello performing on stage.

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Amanda Nauseef Joins the Music Staff

We are pleased to welcome Amanda Nauseef as our new music teacher. Amanda graduated from Ithaca College with a dual degree in Music Education and Bassoon Performance, where she performed in bands and orchestras as well as singing in two choruses. She brings with her many fresh ideas from her experiences substitute teaching in the Cortland area and from playing in school musicals, church productions, and in the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Miss Nauseef says, “When I’m not at school teaching, I can be found teaching private music lessons around CNY (voice and bassoon), avidly reading whatever book I just got my hands on, running around my neighborhood, or cuddling my two cats, Macaroni and Cheese.”

We’re looking forward to having Miss Nauseef work with the children of Cincinnatus!

What's New in the Music Department?

Amanda NauseefNew Music Teacher

NYSSMA Solo

Eight Cincinnatus music students participated in this year’s NYSSMA Solo Festival. They traveled on May 2nd to Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School to play and sing prepared solos for adjudicators, who gave them helpful input on ways to improve their musicianship. The students performed well, and we’re proud of their accomplishments! (See picture below.)

Upcoming Performances

May is full of musical performances by groups of all age levels. This year’s spring season got off to a start when the UPK classes performed a demonstration of musical activities on April 21st. Throughout May and early June there will be many other performances. Please check the schedule below:

Wednesday, May 13th - Gr 1 & 2 Late Spring Concert 6:30pmTuesday, May 19th - 5/6 Band & Chorus Concert 7:00pmTuesday, June 2nd - Elementary All-County Chorus Festival 5/6 Choruses @ Homer Intermediate Sch. 9:30-11:30am*Wednesday, June 3rd - 7-12 Band & Choruses Concert 7:00pm

*Please note the date for the 7-12 concert, as we normally do not perform our concerts on Wednesdays.

Marching Band Preparing for Memorial Day Parades

The Marching Band is getting ready to perform in our annual Memorial Day Parades. This year, the event will take place on Monday, May 25th. As we do every year, we will be starting in Willet and then march throughout the morning in Lower Cincy, at the Cincy Green and the Cemetery, then finish up in Taylor and Pitcher. It makes for a fatiguing morning, but we are grateful for the opportunity each year to honor our area’s fallen military personnel by playing for these commemorations.

Submitted by: Mr. Koch NYSSMA Participants:Front: Keyara Aiken,Alexandria Hegedus, Alexia Abbatiello,

Maddisyn Mackrell Back: Carly McUmber, Dylan Barber, Shane Baker, Cody Metcalf

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Cincy Athletes Showing Their Skills in College

Jakob Knapp, Soccer at SUNY Canton

Matt Lindley, Soccer at SUNY Canton

Teammates at Cincinnatus and now teammates at Canton, Jakob and Matt manage their time between classes and sports. We are very proud of their accomplishments and successes. Keep it up, guys!

No student’s high school career can be complete without building and testing a model volcano, especially considering the science involved in this classic project! Thus, the Applied Physical Science class at Cincy built three models: Mauna Loa by Caitlyn Gerrard, Sakurajima by Carmine Ward and Tanner Raymond, and a hot spring from the Yellowstone Caldera by Katelynn Rice and Rosie Standish. This project facilitated investigations into aspects of chemistry, physics, and geology. Submitted by: Mr. Cressman

Volcano Project!

Right: Katelynn Rice and Rosemarie Standish's volcano

project.

Left: Tanner Raymond and Carmine Ward's

project.

May Events: 6th: NHS Senior Citizen’s Breakfast 8-10 am, PTO Meeting 7 pm 7th: BOE Meeting 6:30 pm 8th: Staff Appreciation Day 11th: NHS Blood Drive 12th: Budget Hearing 7 pm 13th: 1st & 2nd Grade Late Spring Concert 6:30 15th: 35- Jr. /Sr. Prom 6-12 pm 19th: Budget Vote 12 Noon- 8pm, 5/6 Band & Chorus Concert 7 pm & Sophomore Chicken BBQ 21st: 6:30 pm BOE Meeting 25th: Memorial Day-No School 28th: Art Show w/ Bake and Homemade Bowl sale

June Events: 1st: Grade 4 & 8 Written Science Test 2nd: Elementary, All-County Chorus Festival 3rd: 7-12 Grade Band & Chorus Concert 7 pm 5th: Moving Up Day Ceremony, Fun In The Sun (Grades 8-10), & Moving Up Day Dance (Grades 8-12, 7-10 pm) 11th-12th: 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip

11th: 6:30 pm BOE Meeting 12th: Local Final Exams 15th: 40-Week Marking Period Ends (HS), Last Day

of regular classes(HS) & Local Final Exams

Upcoming Events:

Happy Spring!As the year goes on, Student Senators

have worked even harder to put school activities together. This month will be the elections for the new members. Students get to run for positions and representatives for the 2015-2016 school year. On May 22nd, all students from grades 8-11 will be able to vote for who they believe will best serve the school as a Student Senator.

June 5th will be the annual Moving Up Day ceremony for high school where the new senators will be inducted. After that, there will be Fun in the Sun for the 8th-10th graders. That evening will be the Moving Up Day Dance for all eligible 8th-12th graders from 7-10 pm, with $3.50 admission.Enjoy the warm weather! –Lydia Newton, Student Senate President

Student Senate News

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Mary Cope, a licensed falconer from Homer, New York, visited fifth grade to educate students on falcon training and local birds of prey. Mrs. Pierce’s class has been reading the novel My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. In this novel a boy lives in the wilderness of the Catskill Mountains, and trains a falcon as his provider. Mary’s enthusiasm about her birds was evident as she spoke to the fifth graders. Mary handled her red tail hawk and explained how she had rescued him from the side of the road, for he had been hit by a car. She has nursed him back to health and has taught him to hunt. She also showed a screech owl and a barn owl that she had also rescued. Mary’s love and knowledge for these birds was inspiring to the fifth graders who were thrilled to be able to learn about and see these beautiful creatures first-hand. Mary was sure to tell use that if we ever to find a bird of prey that is in need of help, that we should call a licensed handler so that it can be saved with the hope of releasing it again to the wild. This was a memorable learning experience for all he fifth graders! Thank you Mary!

Falconer visits Mrs. Pierce’s Fifth Grade ELA

Mary Cope showing a barn owl.

Mary Cope and her trained red- tailed hawk.

Novel: My Side of the Mountain is a Big Hit in Fifth GradeAs fifth graders read the novel My Side of the Mountain, students were assigned a project to make a replica of the shelter that the main character lived in. In the story a twelve year old boy (Sam) lives off the land in the Catskill Mountains and builds a shelter in the inside of a hemlock tree. Each student was also asked to make a homemade fishing pole like Sam also did. The students used only natural materials. The students wrote persuasive essays along with their projects that explained how wonderful it could be to live out in the wilderness. Each student presented their impressive projects. When the weather permits, Mrs. Pierce’s fifth graders will be taking their homemade fishing poles to the river to see if they can catch some fish like Sam did. The fifth graders also tried some of the recipes out of My Side of the Mountain. Just like the main character, the fifth graders had acorn pancakes smothered in homemade blueberry jam served with sasafrass tea. Ask any fifth grader, if you want to read a great book, pick up My Side of the Mountain!

Tinuviel McCoach with her project.

Mason Rice presenting his project. Jack Gates with Mrs. Pierce enjoying acorn pancakes and sasafrass tea.

Exciting Activities Happening in the 5th Grade

2015 Annual Cincinnatus Lions Athletic Banquet

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Complimentary Spaghetti Dinner for Athletes and families, and Cincy Athletic Staff, beginning at 6:00pm

Sports Banquet to follow in the Wilbur Auditorium at about 6:30pm, to honor our Junior Varsity and Varsity athletes.

Please RSVP for dinner at 607-863-3200 or email the Athletic Director at tmerihew@cc.cnyric.org.

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Third Marking Period: Honor & Merit RollGrade 12Leigha AitchisonJosh EndersWilliam FarrowChelsea GerrardJordan LidellCarly McUmberLydia NewtonMarisa RiceShelbie SeeleySean TeichertBethany Ward

Grade 11Keyara AikenDylan BarberCody BeckwithKennedy CrothersTyler EnrightCaitlyn GerrardKaitlyn ManleyDaniel PiersonCassandra Warner

Grade 10Sarah ClementsKaitlin JohnsonCody MetcalfMadelynne NewtonCheyenne NowalkChristopher TannerCiara Zeeuw

Grade 9Tyler BeckwithKyleigh EatonJaclyn FeehanAshly JohnsonShawn JohnsonHunter MetzlerHanna SpencerCassierae SupleyShane Winters

High School Merit RollGrade 12Melanie CassTristian DelarmAmber DirigMatthew Monroe Zachary Root

Grade 11Ashley AngellKristen AngellKyleigh BakerBlake CrothersCasey FeehanJustin HeathAveri HullJennifer IvisonMcKenzie LidellKyle LoomisArgyle McCoachCheyenne PhillipsDamian RutanLogan SchmidtAmber TannerYancy (Buster) WaltzCarmine WardSerenara Witty

Grade 10Remington Blasdell

Grade 9Isaiah BrewerDevan BurrittDestiny BushnellLogan CarolanKristy FarrowAlexis FlintHunter LewisParker MaricleMadison NateMorgan NateEmily TannerDeeann Witty

High School Honor Roll

Middle School Honor RollGrade 8Katelynne ClarkChristian GallowGabrielle GallowNatalie GatesJacquelyn GolickiCassidy McUmberMiranda WolfMontana Wolf

Grade 7McKayla MaroneyTrevor NewtonJoey Root

Grade 6Julieonna BrewerKiana GuinnPhillip HegedusBayley MeadeAustin MetcalfHannah SchmidtCaden StaffordKierstee TurshmanGrade 5Arianna BlanchardIsabella GardnerJames JohnsonJordan LarrabeeTinuviel McCoachAmelia NewtonScott Schuyler Cason StaffordKooper VosburgMiddle School Merit Roll

Grade 8Matthew ClementsRachel KernsSierra MetcalfMakenzie RiceDelaney RutanChristopher RyanChelsea SmithKaitlyn White

Grade 7Alexia AbbatielloAlexis AldrichAnthony BushAndrew CihockiHayley HalstromAlexandria HegedusMaddisyn MackrellWillow RiceLeann RutanJacob Supley

Grade 6Dylan KempHope LoomisAriahna MetzlerNolan RiceVanda SherrodJoshua SmithPhoebe Smith

Grade 5Layla AikenJayda MudgeJacob PrangerOliver SlackCole Willard

Attention Seniors:Scholarship Opportunity The Chris Tennant Foundation encourages you to apply for the Chris Tennant Memorial Award. This graduation award is given to one male and one female graduating senior that displays a love of life by participating in athletics and/or working hard at their particular talents and skills. Applications for this monetary award are available in the guidance office or you may print one right off the Cincinnatus Central School website.

Please be sure to turn in completed applications by May 15, 2015.

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It’s very exciting when an acceptance letter arrives from a college. An acceptance letter will often include a financial aid award letter. The award letter contains important information about the financial aid package you are offered by the college. Many students apply to more than one college so, when the financial aid award letters begin arriving, it is essential to review each award carefully and compare it to the others before you make your final decision. Award letters typically include the college cost of attendance (COA), your family’s expected family contribution (EFC) and the types of financial aid offered to you - usually a combination of scholarships, grants, and loans. Since there is no standard award letter, and each college uses its own format and terminology, it may be challenging different letters.

Here are some important considerations to keep in mind as you review each award: Cost of Attendance: The COA should include current costs for tuition, fees, room and board, in addition to projected costs for books, transportation and personal expenses. Does your award letter itemize these expenses and realistically estimate them? Expected Family Contribution: The school’s EFC should be included on your award letter. This may be different than the EFC noted on the Student Aid Report (SAR) you received after filing the FAFSA. The figure is determined by whomever is awarding the aid—usual ly the federal government or individual col leges and universit ies. Scholarships and grants are funds that do not have to be paid back. Does your award letter clearly list scholarships and grants? If so, and if not already stated, you should know whether the money will be awarded all four years or for a limited time. Must you maintain a certain grade point average to keep the scholarship? If you decide to switch majors, will you be able to keep the award? Federal Work-Study: Most colleges have jobs on campus for students to work and earn money, usually at minimum wage. How many hours would you be expected to work to earn the work-study money listed on your awards? If you accept work-study, will you be guaranteed a job? You must ask immediately, since Federal Work-Study funds are limited. Loans are funds that have to be paid back. If loans are included in your financial aid package, what specific loans are being offered? What are the interest rates? Were you offered more than one federal loan? You may be offered a subsidized Stafford loan, a parent PLUS loan, an unsubsidized Stafford loan, a Perkins loan, or some combination of federal loans. It is important to know the difference. Is there unmet need? Does the award letter clearly state the school is unable to award your full need? If it is offering you full need, is most of the money in the form of scholarships and grants or loans and work-study? How much of the money must be repaid? After totaling the financial aid, and the amount, if any, your family will contribute, how much is left to pay? How will you fill the gap? You may have some money in savings to use, but if not, will you turn to an alternative (private) loan? And, most importantly, will you be able to afford the additional debt you will incur by taking a private loan, usually at higher interest? Alternative education loans, also known as private education loans, help bridge the gap between the actual cost of your education and the amount the government lets you borrow. Alternative loans are offered by private lenders. There are no federal forms to complete. Eligibility often depends on your credit score. Rates, fees and terms vary, so compare alternative loans carefully and read the fine print. Borrowing an alternative loan is a serious financial commitment. Alternative loans have higher interest rates and most charge fees making them more expensive than federal loan options. Be sure to exhaust all federal loan eligibility before taking an alternative loan. I f an a l ternat ive loan i s needed, student borrowers wi l l secure better terms and pr ic ing by adding a credit worthy co-signer to their application. Always check the interest rate, fees, interest rate capitalization policy, repayment period, prepayment penalties and other terms and conditions before you sign a promissory note. What will happen to your award if you receive an outside grant or scholarship or take a private loan? Will the school reduce your institutional grant or scholarship, or will it reduce the loan or job hours? Now is a good time to check each school’s policy on this issue, especially if you have applied for outside, non-institutional scholarships. You can appeal your award if you feel your needs are not being met, if your family’s financial situation has changed since you applied, or if you have received a better offer from a competitive school. Ask for a reconsideration of your award, based on these new circumstances. Talk to your family realistically about your “dream” college and those you can actually afford. The key is being open to all the possibilities each college or university can offer at a price you can pay.

Guidance Office Info: Comparing College Award Letters

Cincinnatus High SchoolGuidance Office

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Student Last Name (Please Print)

Student First Name (Please Print)

Grade Date of Bus Change

Homeroom Teacher

Homeroom Classroom Number Special Note: Destination

Parent or Guardian Last Name (Please Print)

Parent or Guardian First Name (Please Print)

Parent or Guardian Phone Number

Parent or Guardian Cell Number

Regular Route Number or General Walker (AM) Route #1 Whale Route #2 Giraffe Route #3 Butterfly Route #4 Dinosaur Route #5 Bunny Route #6 Turtle Route #7 Swan Route #8 Bear Route #9 Dog Route #10 Camel

Route #12 Monkey General Walker

New Route Number or General Walker (PM) Route #1 Whale Route #2 Giraffe Route #3 Butterfly Route #4 Dinosaur Route #5 Bunny Route #6 Turtle Route #7 Swan Route #8 Bear Route #9 Dog Route #10 Camel

Route #12 Monkey General Walker

Parent or Guardian Signature

Today’s Date

Bus Change Form VOID IF NOT COMPLETE

Important Information from the Bus Garage:Bus change forms are to be used for the following reasons:

1. If a student needs to go to a different location other than their normal destination (daycare/grandparents) but still on their regular bus. Don’t assume that the driver (especially a substitute driver) knows the address of the change without these forms filled out properly.

2. If a student needs to ride a different bus other than their regular bus.3. If a student needs to be a general walker and not ride any bus.

Bus change forms are available at the visitor’s center, in both the high school and elementary offices and also on the school’s web page under transportation.

• Please use these forms as they have all the necessary information that is needed to make the change.• Please use the correct route # for the am and pm change. If you

are unsure, please contact the bus garage 863-3866. • **Bus changes will not be accepted over the phone**

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Regards,Donna KulaHead Bus Driver

Budget HearingThere will be a 2015-2016 Budget Hearing on

May 12, 2015 at 7:00PM in

the Wilbur Auditorium.

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Cincinnatus Central School Annual All Class – Alumni Reunion

“Silver Jubilee ” 25 Years since the reinstated Alumni Program and Dinner

Saturday, August 1, 2015

9:00 am Rural Services: Farmers Market/Field of Dreams at Rural Services

10:00 am Alumni Soccer Game: Both Male and Female, Odd years against Even years

11:00-4:00 pm Heritage Hall: Hand tools - household and outdoors. Become a friend of the Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society on Facebook.

1:00 pm Kellogg Free Library “Founders Day”: The Cortland Old Timer’s Band will be performing under the tent. Seating is available or bring your own lawn chair

3:30-4:30 pm Tour the school prior to the program: Start in Wilbur Auditorium Foyer for a stroll down memory lane. 5:00 pm Alumni Program: Entertainment and laughs with something to touch your hearts. This year we honor the Class of

1965 6:00 pm Dinner: A home cooked roast beef and ham dinner with all the trimmings, including dessert and drink, will be

served in the large gymnasium. This annual event is for all alumni and is often used by many classes to hold their 5 to 50 year celebrations. We encourage each class to hold a class reunion. Any class who wishes to reserve a table may do so. Whether you choose to come to the meal or not, please feel free to come to the program. It is such an enjoyable afternoon and evening for all. If you would like to participate in the alumni chorus, please call Terena Loomis @ 607-863-4365 or Dannette Tomlinson @ 607-863-3544. If there isn’t an answer, please feel free to leave a message with your name and year of graduation. Songs (with music) will be familiar. If you are able, there will be a rehearsal on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm, July 30th in the Wilbur Auditorium. You do not have to attend practice to participate in the chorus. Dinner Reservation: Please return cash/check/or money order ($10.00 per person) with the form below by July 21st to:

Cincinnatus Central School Alumni PO Box 267 Cincinnatus, NY 13040 Remember: Those of you who are 90 or older, please be our guest. Send in your reservation, but no money. Name: ________________________________ YOG: ____________________________

Address: ______________________________ Phone Number: ___________________

______________________________________ Email Address: ____________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Please check here if this is a new address: __________

Permission to post your information on the Cincy Alumni Web Page Yes____ No _____

Number of Reservations: _________ X $10.00 each = $ ___________ amount sent

Address corrections: Please note that due to the rising costs of postage, if you or someone you know has moved and we haven’t received an updated address, the names may have been deleted from our database. Please let us know where you are! *As in previous years, we will be “passing the hat” to offset the cost of postage * Per your requests, we are looking forward to having many more retired teachers attend our reunions.

We are looking forward to seeing you all! The Cincy webpage is http://www.cc.cnyric.org

Click on the Alumni tab and read all about your Alumni

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Cortland-Chenango Rural Services……607-863-3828 2704 Lower Cincinnatus Road, Cincinnatus, NY 13040

“Charlie” says he loves FOOD $EN$E…If You Eat You Qualify! Pay with cash, check or food stamps Order by: Saturday May 9th (Daily – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon) Pick Up: Friday May 22nd ***Food Sense Delivery 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM***(Bring a box)

Projected List for May– Regular Order $15.50

Chicken Breast Kabobs, 1 lb. Salisbury Patties, 12 oz.. Polish Sausage, 1 lb. Fish Sticks, 1 lb. Beef & Bean burrito, 5 oz. Mac & Cheese, 7.25 oz. Diced Potatoes, 20 oz. Frozen Mixed Veg, 12 oz. Fruit Salad, 15 oz. Sweet Peas, 15 oz. Fresh Produce Fresh Produce

WIC…meets at Rural Services…meets the second Wednesday of each month…9 a.m.-Noon. Come!! Available: Locally made jewelry, locally produced maple syrup, honey, jellies, eggs! Dear Friends, Spring is here. Come visit the Farmer’s Market every Saturday 9 am-noon beginning May 2nd. Paul Halstead of Solon Gardens will start us off with plants for your garden under the pavilion. Inside, Ira Handwerker from German will provide heirloom seeds with no chemicals. Senior citizens interested in $20 coupon booklets for the Farmer’s Market come in or call 863-3828 to sign up. Aggie Turner will be here May 13th at 11am to share her life story. In 1956, Aggie Turner and her family escaped from Czechoslovakia to live as refugees in Austria, finally arriving in the United States. Come hear her life’s jour from Czechoslovakia to Central New York.

May Specials 1. Chicken Patties, 2 lbs. for $4.50 (all white meat fully cooked) 2. American Cheese, 5 lbs. for $11.00 (not individually wrapped) 3. Hot Pockets, 12/8oz. sandwiches, for $19.00 (Philly cheese) 4. Meatballs, 5 lbs. for $13.00 (fully cooked) 5. French Fries, 5 lbs. for $3.50 6. Italian Sweet Sausage, 3 lbs. for $10.50 (locally made from

Utica, NY) 7. Macaroni & beef, 5 lbs. $13.00 (Stouffer’s family size)

CINCINNATUS YARD SALE DAY Saturday June 13th

9am to 4pm., rain or shine

If you would like your house to be placed on the map it will cost $4 . All you have to do is send $4 along with your name, address, and phone number

to Sherrie Massmann at: P.O. Box 52, Cincinnatus, NY 13040.

For more information call Sherrie Massmann at (607) 863- 3280. The map sign up deadline is June 6.

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CINCINNATUS CENTRAL SCHOOL 2015-16 CALENDAR

July JanuaryM T W TH F M T W TH F 1 2 3 16 7 8 9 10 SEPTEMBER 4 5 6 7 8

13 14 15 16 17 2 Staff Development Day 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 7 Labor Day 18 19 20 21 22 27 28 29 30 31 8 Students First Day 25 26 27 28 29

29 ½ Staff Development Day August February

M T W TH F OCTOBER M T W TH F 3 4 5 6 7 12 Columbus Day 1 2 3 4 5

10 11 12 13 14 22 ½ Staff Development Day 8 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 24 25 26 27 28 NOVEMBER 22 23 24 25 26 31 3 Staff Development Day 29

11 Veteran’s Day September 16 Parent-Teacher Conferences March

M T W TH F 25 ½ Student Day (A.M.) M T W TH F 1 2 3 4 25 (P.M.) – 27 Thanksgiving Recess 1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 DECEMBER 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 Dec 24-Jan. 1 Holiday Recess 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 28 29 30 31

JANUARYOctober 4 Classes Resume April

M T W TH F 18 Martin Luther King Day M T W TH F 1 2 26-29 Regents 1 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8

12 13 14 15 16 FEBRUARY 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 15-19 President’s Day/Winter Recess 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29

MARCHNovember 10 ½ Staff Development Day May

M T W TH F 24 ½ Staff Development Day M T W TH F 2 3 4 5 6 25 Good Friday 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13

16 17 18 19 20 APRIL 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 25-29 Spring Recess 23 24 25 26 27 30 30 31

MAYDecember 30 Memorial Day June

M T W TH F M T W TH F 1 2 3 4 JUNE 1 2 3

7 8 9 10 11 1, 14 - 22 Regents 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 21 Last ½ Day ES/MS 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 23 Rating Day 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 BOE Approved: April 16, 2015  

Holiday/Vacation Days: Staff Development Work Days:    ½ Days:               Regents: ______ 

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13040Permit No. 4

Cincinnatus Central School District: A community striving to meet all students’ needs, awaken their minds and touch their hearts.

Cincinnatus Central School DistrictBoard of Education

Margaret Peri: President Jessica Latta: Vice President

Peter Bush Richard Dodge

Lisa HullNathan Metzler Charles Winters

The Cincinnatus Central School District works to convey information to students, parents, businesses and community members in a variety of ways. One major source of information is the school district website which can be found on the Internet at www.cc.cnyric.org.

Another method of communication within the district is this publication, The Lion's Roar, which is produced by students enrolled in the high school course, Computer Publications. The newsletter is published entirely by students and the printing completed by OCM BOCES. In addition to the website and newsletter, there are also a variety of classroom newsletters, grade reports and parent memos sent home via students and/or mail.

The purpose of these communication tools is to share information about our district, to showcase student, faculty, and staff endeavors, as well as provide resources for students, parents, community members and faculty. We welcome input from all of the school community in making this communication more efficient and more valuable. In utilizing new technologies the district may want to post children's work or pictures on our website and/or in district publications. This could include photos, writings, artwork, or videos recorded for our in-house TV station. Parents or guardians who do NOT wish to have their child’s name and/or photograph on the district web site, in student video productions, in the newsletter or other publications, must notify the district in writing of their wishes. This must be done each school year. Please send any related correspondence to:

Cincinnatus Central SchoolComputer Department2809 Cincinnatus Road

Cincinnatus, NY 13040 orEmail: nrice@cc.cnyric.org

Notice RegardingDistrict Communications