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Hello North Syracuse Central School District Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Staff,

The background of this week's newsletter is one of the many wonderful pictures taken the Festival of Nations, which was recently held at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. The Festival was started several years ago by James Corl, a 2021 C-NS grad, when he was a student at North Syracuse Junior High School. His intent in creating the event was to celebrate and showcase the diversity and cultural richness that exists right here in the NSCSD. When James started the event in 2015, 12 countries were represented at the Festival. This year, more than 30 countries were celebrated through exhibits, music, dance, food and more. Hundreds of students, staff and and families participated in the event and it was truly heartwarming to be a part of such a unique cultural experience. I continue to be impressed by the wonderful mix of people that make up this great District and I am proud to be a part of it.

Thank you to everyone who made the event possible and especially those who shared a part of their culture! I also want to send a big "Thank you" to Kim Rice and all of the staff members and administrators who supported and facilitated the Festival of Nations. It was great to see the event return to such an amazing turnout!

Sincerely,

Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools

On Monday, March 6, 2023 the North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education approved a 2023-24 academic calendar. Included with the calendar are provisions for school closings due to weather-related conditions or other emergency situations. The calendar and provisions have been posted on the District’s website.

Click here to view the calendar.

Some North Syracuse Central School District instructional coaches had a unique opportunity this month when they partnered with NYSED coaches from across Central New York for a day of learning.

18 coaches took part in professional development and brainstorming sessions throughout the District. There was a ‘snowball’ strategizing segment where various problems were tossed into a pile, randomly retrieved, and addressed as a group. They also discussed how to handle different conversations as coaches.

Click here to read the complete article online.

The North Syracuse Central School District took time this month to celebrate the unique backgrounds of students and staff. According to SchoolTool, there are 25 different primary languages represented in the district.

That diversity was celebrated at this year’s Festival of Nations, which was held in the C-NS High School cafeteria. The theme was “Tell Your Story.” Participants were able to learn about the countries, cultures, and customs that students hold dear.

Click here to see event pictures and read the complete article online.

You can view the artistic talents of some Roxboro Road Middle School students at the Salina Library throughout the month of March.

The students along with their art teachers were invited to an art reception to kick off the exhibit. The public was able to speak with the students and ask questions about their art, creative process, and techniques.

If you would like to view the art yourself, Salina Library is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The North Syracuse Central School District's online Universal Pre-Kindergarten application system is still active. Once the system closes on March 31, all completed registrations will be placed into a lottery drawing and applicants will be chosen at random.

If the UPK program fills up before all names are pulled from the lottery, the remaining students will be placed on a waitlist and parents will be notified if a spot becomes available. Registrations will be accepted after March 31, but those students will not be included in the lottery.

Click here to read the complete article online.

Leading up to the annual school budget vote and board of education member election in May, the district will present important updates and information to the board of education. To receive copies of the presentations and other budget-related news, subscribe to ParentSquare to receive notifications in this category.

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Cicero-North Syracuse High School Student Ava Tyler is Local Syr Extraordinary Talent of the Week for March 14.

Congratulations to the Cicero-North Syracuse High School students recently named to All-CNY Sports Teams. Selected for All-CNY Boys Indoor Track and Field Team: Junior Davine Bennett and Senior Carlton Garnes. Selected for All-CNY Girls Indoor Track and Field Team: Senior Hannah Boyle, Junior Marissa Doty, 8th Grader Sophia Graham, Sophomore Katy Harbold, Sophomore Grace Murray, Sophomore Gabby Putman, and Senior Kate Putman. Additionally, Kate Putman is a finalist for All-CNY Large School Player of the Year and Coach Broton was named Coach of the Year. Selected for the 2022-23 All-CNY Boys Swimming and Diving Team: Senior Connor Burke, Senior Antony Gabrielli, Junior Caden Griffin, Junior Jacob Griffin, Senior Donavan Medina and Freshman Joey Swenton. Selected for the 2022-23 All-CNY Division I Wrestling Team: Sophomore Kennedy Thomas, and Coach Wise was named Coach of the Year.

The following students were named to the Salt City Athletic Conference (SCAC) Basketball all-stars First Team for 2022-23: Senior Madeline Howell and Junior Kat McRobbie-Taru. Senior Brianna Weaver was named to the Second Team and Sophomore Jillian Howell received an Honorable Mention.

We love to share photos and videos from our students, families and teachers. If you're willing to share, please do! We'll be using your photos in this newsletter and other publications throughout the school year. Additionally, high resolution, horizontal photos will be considered for the District website. If you'd like to share pictures, please email them to our Communications Officer, Laurie Cook at lcook@nscsd.org.

Happy St. Patrick's Day North Syracuse Central School District! Sharing some spirit from the North Syracuse Early Education Program (and our own Superintendent Bowles) and KWS Bear Road Elementary School! #nsbrightertogether

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MARCH 17: C-NS High School Musical "Mean Girls" High School Edition: 7 PM

MARCH 18: C-NS High School Musical "Mean Girls" High School Edition: 2 PM, 7 PM

MARCH 19: RRE Bowling Fundraiser: Noon-2 PM

MARCH 20: Board of Education meeting at 6 PM at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 West Taft Rd.) in North Syracuse. If you'd like to attend the meeting in-person, you must pre-register by the Friday prior to the meeting. Please email jherrera@nscsd.org to attend.

MARCH 21: Kindergarten Registration: 4 PM - 7 PM, Roxboro Road Elementary

MARCH 22: Cicero Elementary School Dance, 6 PM

MARCH 23: Half Day (staff workshops)

MARCH 23: GRMS presents "Oliver" at 7 PM

MARCH 23: ARE Kindergarten Transition Night: 6 PM - 7:30 PM, Allen Road Elementary

MARCH 24: GRMS presents "Oliver" at 7 PM

MARCH 24: RRMS presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. at 7 PM

MARCH 25: RRMS presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. at 3 PM

MARCH 25: RRMS presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. at 7 PM

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