The Lion’s Roar Volume 18, Number 3 Cincinnatus Central School District Newsletter March 2017 G-Force Physics in Action Imagine yourself slowly ascending the lift hill of a 200 foot roller coaster. As you crest the hill, you look further down the ride at all the loops and the turns and pray that the engineers who built it knew what they were doing. You catch yourself wondering, is this really safe? It was this question that students in Mr. Kozak’s Applied Physics class set out to answer. Splitting into two teams, they were challenged with building the most exciting and safe roller coaster, at the lowest cost. Budgeting their resources they built models of working marble roller coasters. Using their knowledge of energy conservation and centripetal motion, they evaluated the safety of each of their hills and turns, determining the G “forces” the riders would experience. The project From left: Brennan Bush and Mitchell Eichorst displaying their Water Mountain; Jordan Roberts, Morgan Nate, and Breona Keator displaying their Screaming Dragon. Science is Hands On Nick Owen, Tim Aitchison (Above) and Ryan Pey (Right)use hammers to try and split the wood. Skye Bohanan gets ready to take apart a wood pallet. Mr. Morrell’s biology classes are working to bring composting to the school cafeteria. The 10 th graders worked hard to put together a presentation on composting in Cincy which was approved by the Board of Education earlier this fall. One class is working to construct the outdoor pallet compost bin. The other class is developing lessons to teach each grade level about composting and how it will work. Mr. Steacy has been generous with his equipment and has allowed the students to use his Shop to put together the bin. The students have been loving designing and constructing the bin over the past weeks. The composting program is slated to start by the end of March. Submitted by Mr. Morrell concluded with a presentation to the “board of directors” (their teachers) where they pitched their roller coaster designs on the grounds of theme, thrill, safety, and cost. Both teams did an excellent job and their designs received many a compliment and intrigued test run from their fellow classmates. Perhaps one day we will be visiting Darien Lake Amusement Park and hopping on the Screaming Dragon or Water Mountain for the ride of our lives. Submitted by: Mr. Kozak Composting in Biology
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The Lion’s RoarVolume 18, Number 3 Cincinnatus Central School District Newsletter March 2017
G-Force Physics in Action Imagine yourself slowly ascending the lift hill of a 200 foot roller coaster. As you crest the hill, you look further down the ride at all the loops and the turns and pray that the engineers who built it knew what they were doing. You catch yourself wondering, is this really safe? It was this question that students in Mr. Kozak’s Applied Physics class set out to answer. Splitting into two teams, they were challenged with building the most exciting and safe roller coaster, at the lowest cost. Budgeting their resources they built models of working marble roller coasters. Using their knowledge of energy conservation and centripetal motion, they evaluated the safety of each of their hills and turns, determining the G “forces” the riders would experience. The project
From left: Brennan Bush and Mitchell Eichorst displaying their Water Mountain; Jordan Roberts, Morgan Nate, and Breona Keator displaying
their Screaming Dragon.
Science is Hands On
Nick Owen, Tim Aitchison (Above) and Ryan Petty (Right)use hammers
to try and split the wood.Skye Bohanan gets ready to take apart a wood pallet.
Mr. Morrell’s biology classes are working to bring composting to the school cafeteria. The 10th graders worked hard to put together a presentation on composting in Cincy which was approved by the Board of Education earlier this fall. One class is working to construct the outdoor pallet compost bin. The other class is developing lessons to teach each grade level about composting and how it will work. Mr. Steacy has been generous with his equipment and has allowed the students to use his Shop to put together the bin. The students have been loving designing and constructing the bin over the past weeks. The composting program is slated to start by the end of March. Submitted by Mr. Morrell
concluded with a presentation to the “board of directors” (their teachers) where they pitched their roller coaster designs on the grounds of theme, thrill, safety, and cost. Both teams did an excellent job and their designs received many a compliment and intrigued test run from their fellow classmates. Perhaps one day we will be visiting Darien Lake Amusement Park and hopping on the Screaming Dragon or Water Mountain for the ride of our lives. Submitted by: Mr. Kozak
Composting in Biology
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Grades 3-8 NYS Assessment News
Throughout the 2016-2017 school year our district will be providing information about the grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments in our Lion’s Roar, as provided from the NYS Education Commissioner, MaryEllen Elia. This article is the second in a series and offers some information below that was received in the district office:
• The NYS Regents has taken specific steps to improve the grades 3-8 assessments for both ELA and mathematics,
• Testing accommodations will be provided in accordance with the student with a disability’s IEP or 504 Plan,
• The state has shortened the Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics Exams,• Time pressure was taken away by allowing test takers to continue to productively work on their
exam for as long as needed,• Test results were released sooner than in past years, giving teachers more time to use the information
to develop individualized learning plans and make professional development decisions,• 75% of test questions, post administration, were released,• SED has reduced the amount of test questions,• Every test item has been reviewed by at least 22 educators,• SED took away any evaluation consequences for educators based on State growth scores. No educator
in NYS will be punished because of how students did on the annual assessments.
Please mark your calendars accordingly and help Cincinnatus School help your school children.
Grades 3-8 ELA: March 28 - March 30Grades 3-8 Mathematics: May 2 - May 4
Grade 4 Science Performance Test/Written: May 24 - June 2/June 5Grade 8 Science Performance Test/Written: May 24 - June 2/June 5
Meet Our New Middle School Science Teacher We have a new face in the Middle School wing, it is our new Science teacher, Miss Kelly Russo. Miss Russo is teaching grades 7 and 8. She joins us after recently receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Cortland. This is her first teaching position, but has worked for SUNY Cortland as a lab assistant in the Chemistry department and also had summer work during the college’s orientation. Miss Russo’s love for science and teaching began at an early age. She has wanted to teach since she was 8 years old and she found that she loved learning science in her middle school and high school courses. Upon entering college, she switched to a Science Education major and found it to be the perfect fit. Miss Russo has been passionate about teaching middle school students, specifically, since beginning her college studies. So when the opportunity arose to begin her career in exactly what she wanted, she was beyond excited. Some other interests that our new science teacher has are hiking, martial arts, and figure skating. She loves when she finds time to enjoy these activities. On another note, when she was asked about a unique fact about her, she stated that she has an extra bone in her neck! Miss Russo is looking forward to beginning her career here at
Cincinnatus, “From the moment I walked in the door and met the staff, I knew that this community was one of the best. There wasn’t a better place I could start teaching than here!” We welcome you, Miss Russo!
Miss Kelly Russo
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On January 14th, your Cincy Lions played against Otselic Valley in SUNY Morrisville, in Hoops for the Hospital day. This replaced our previous Coaches for Cancer day. This day was dedicated to the Upstate Cancer Center Children’s Hospital, in Syracuse, NY. Each athlete was asked to raise $30 and received a shirt that every student athlete in the Central Counties League (CCL) wore for warm ups. The day also highlighted a duck toss at halftime of each game, replacing the traditional 50/50 raffle. In total, the entire league raised over $4,000 to go to the cancer center. We look forward to this event again next year.
Thank you to our Coaches and all of the athletic personnel who spend countless hours teaching and working with our student athletes.
Looking Ahead to SpringThe force is strong with spring sports...Varsity Baseball, Golf, Softball and Track and Field can begin March 6th.Modified Baseball, Softball and Track and Field can begin March 20th- please make sure you have a golden rod turned in and updated physical prior to the first day of practice.
The Cincy Boys Varsity Basketball team plays for The Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
The 3rd & 4th grade music classes prepared for their concert on February 7th by doing a rehearsal during the school day. The third grade songs were patriotic in nature, about our flag and our country. Before the eve-ning show for parents, friends and the community, they had the opportunity to perform in front of their peers. All of the students thoroughly enjoyed the concert, it was a fun time for everyone. Miss Nauseef is doing an outstanding job with our music program, making it fun and entertaining for all.
3rd/4th Grade Practices for Peers
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Save the date! Attention all 8th grade students and parents! On March 29th at 6PM - Please plan on attending 8th Grade Parent and Student Information Night in the Wilbur Auditorium - At this time, we will be discussing the transition to High School. Please contact Mrs. MacDonald or Mrs. Carey in the Guidance Office with any questions or concerns. See you there!
Cincinnatus Middle School Second Marking Period 2016 – 2017
How is it already March?! This year is flying by so fast. February was a very busy month for Student Senate. We held the semi-formal dance on the 11th from 7 to 10. Thank you to everyone who attended, it was nice to see everyone dressed up so nicely. The following week, Student Senate held a spirit week and a pep-rally. This is our first ever winter sports pep-rally and we were very excited. We cheered on the sports teams and are proud of their hard work. Spirit week was a blast to see everyone united. It was a good yet bad thing that we had a snow day on Monday. We missed out on pajama day, but we got to stay home. We hope you had a great mid-winter recess!
In March, Student Senate’s Cincy gear sale will be starting. We are selling apparel with the Cincy logo on it. If you are interested in buying, please come see a Student Senator or stop by Mrs. Miller’s room. Thank you for the support. Have a great March!Student Senate President, Madelynne Newton
Student Senate News
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Cincinnatus High School Second Marking Period 2016 – 2017
Cincinnatus will again have Higher Education Week, but things are changing a little bit this year. During the week students have opportunities to participate in activities like a scavenger hunt, word searches and crossword puzzles to win prizes. There will also be a field trip for the Juniors to the College Fair in Norwich, where between 80-100 colleges are expected, a Campus Security Presentation, a Cincinnatus Alumni Panel, and College Apparel Day. Submitted by Mrs. Carey
First Semester Perfect Attendance & Pizza Party Winners!
Grade 5Katherine MetcalfCharlene Roberts
Grade 6Gavin Bush
Colton MaroneyKaires Raymond
Delanie RenzAlyssa SherrodArianna Silva
Grade 7Arianna Blanchard
Connor GatesScott Schuyler
Grade 8Caleb BirtchJacob SmithJosh Smith
Faith Wagner
Guidance News
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P. S. I Love You DayP.S. I Love You Day was on Friday, February 10. This day was created by a community that experienced 2 suicides in a short period of time. This day asks that students and staff wear purple to represent standing up against bullying, help end depression and ultimately prevent suicide. Cincinnatus participated in P.S. I Love You Day this year and many teachers and classmates contributed to the day in some way. Mrs. Dristle’s 5th-8th grade computer classes were very helpful and created artwork to be hung throughout the school. Hotline numbers were hung up in the bathroom stalls, posters and information about P.S. I Love You Day were hung all over the school, and students in grades UPK - 12 were asked to sign their names on a poster pledging to spread kindness throughout our school and end bullying. We plan to participate in P.S. I Love You Day annually. Thank you to all the students and staff that participated!Submitted by Mrs. Carey and Mrs. MacDonald
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Volleyball
Girls Basketball
Remington Blasdell with her mom, Regina Blasdell
Cheyenne Nowalk with her mom, Carolyn.
Samantha Marshall with her mother, Carey Marshall and Chris Mudge
Sarah Clements with her mother and father, Patty and
David.Madelynne Newton with her mother and
father, Heidi and Brian Newton
Ciara Zeeuw with her mother and father, Rebecca and Tim
Leo Golicki escorts him mom, Patty.Mitchell Eichorst and his parents, Angela and Robert.
Austin Aiken, accompanied by Mrs. Holtmart.
Senior Night Recognitions
BOys Basketball
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What’s Up in MS Science?! With the third quarter in full swing, 7th and 8th grade students continue their exploration into science with Ms. Russo! Pictured are 8th grade students combining various colors into the ROYGBV (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet) spectrum as they practice volume measurements in the laboratory. 7th Grade students began their unit on mountains and volcanoes, using clay and foldable models to demonstrate different mountain type formations.
8th Graders will soon be moving into chemical and physical reactions while 7th graders explore the fantastic world of volcanoes. It’s bound to be a blast!
Pep Pep!! Rally Rally!!To send the Boys Varsity Team off to sectional play and everyone off to Winter Break on a school spirited note, the Student Senate held a pep rally in the large gym. All of the winter teams, modified through varsity, were announced and recognized. All of the students were able to get involved by playing games organized by the Student Senators. It was a bunch of fun and a great way to end the week!
Above: Students were divided by class and had to try to keep the most items out of their "room." Cleanest room at the end won-Juniors!
Above: Teams of 2 try to pop the ballooms attached to other teams.
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FOOD $EN$E…If You Eat You Qualify !
Cortland-Chenango Rural Services……607-863-38282704 Lower Cincinnatus Road, Cincinnatus, NY 13040
Order : by March 11th(Daily – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon)
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Pick Up: Friday March 24th***Food Sense Delivery 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM***(Bring a box)
NEW PRICE!!! -Regular Order is $20.50 and Specials are priced separately.Chicken Drumsticks, 3.5 lbs. (avg.)Boneless Ham Steaks, 1 lb.Swai Fillets, 1 lb.Salisbury Patties, 12 oz.Ground Turkey, 1 lb.Pierogies, 13 oz.
Diced Potatoes, 20 oz.Brownie Mix (mint chip), 17.5 oz.Frozen Strawberries, 16 oz.Frozen Green Beans, 16 oz.Fresh ProduceFresh Produce
Specials for March:1. Boneless Ham: 4 lbs. for $11.00. The ham is boneless
and weighs four pounds per special.2. Italian Meatballs: 5 lbs. for $13.00 – The meatballs are
fully-cooked; just heat and serve.3. Produce Box: $15.00 – The Produce Box includes six
apples, four oranges, three pears, red seedless grapes (2 lbs.), one whole pineapple, and one whole cantaloupe.
4. Fish Fillets: 3 lbs. for $6.50. The fish fillets are breaded and ready to cook.
5. Stuffed Pork Chops: 2 lbs. for $7.75. The pork chops are stuffed with apples and cranberries.6. French Fries: 5 lbs. for $4.00. The French Fries are ready to cook and can be used in the oven or fryer.7. Hot Pockets: 12/8 oz. sandwiches for $17.50. The pepperoni pizza Hot Pockets contain 12 sandwiches
per special.
Activities:• March 8th – WIC here 9 am – Noon • FREE TAX HELP – Volunteers from VITA will be here again this year from 4 pm – 6 pm on March 22.
Come in to Rural Services to sign up for appointment or call 863-3828. If you or someone in your family has difficulty paying for vision or dental bills or need help with transportation to appointments, come in and fill out a Rural Services application for assistance.
Students: Looking for Community Service Hours? Contact Rural Services at 863-3828 or come in and see how you can help serve your community.
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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 DodgeNathan 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