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

As I walked out of the office the other day, noticing how low in the sky the sun was, the word "transition" popped into my head. The days are getting shorter, colder and darker and it is very apparent we are transitioning to a new season. Another change.

We have been through a lot and we continue to go through changes. Change can be hard...but it can also be good. We all face our own personal and professional challenges on an almost daily basis. Unfortunately, we don't know what the people we encounter are also facing as they move through life. My message this week is simple - try to take a step outside and understand the journey someone else is on.

Please remember a couple things for next week also: We will have a community information session on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building and Friday, Oct. 29 is a half-day for all students due to staff workshops.

Sincerely,

Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools

Join us for a SCARY good time on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Book Van-Go! The event will take place at the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building (5355 W. Taft Rd., N. Syracuse) from 4:30 - 6 PM. Look for the Book Van right in the parking lot and get some treats and free books. Help us celebrate learning! Click here to view the event flyer on Peachjar.

Students in Nita Bellucci’s Fashion in Our Lives classes at North Syracuse Junior High School are taking their classroom lessons to the next level and bringing learning to life with a “Project Runway” contest at their school.

Project Runway, a popular reality tv show focused on fashion, pits contestants against each other as they strive to create top clothing designs while restricted by time, materials and theme.

As part of the curriculum for the Fashion in Our Lives course, students spend time exploring clothing styles, designers and trends and investigate influencing factors. As students develop their knowledge of fashion, they learn how to bring their ideas to life by constructing their own textile projects.

For her Project Runway contest, Mrs. Bellucci had her students create wedding gowns out of toilet paper. The gowns, which are currently on display in the school’s library, are now being voted upon in four categories: 1. Best Overall Design, 2. Most Original Design, 3. Best Execution & Detail and 4. Best Use of Fabric/material.

The contest was originally open only to students and staff at the junior high, but voting has been opened up to the public and entries are accepted online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMd2pXF-cwxXbeU5IYvG3RGurQJuH_joEgYkAuiRNcH5h9Rg/viewform.

Kelly Forsyth, the Library Media Specialist at North Syracuse Junior High recently invited NSCSD Staff to come to the school’s library to check out the project. She said, “When students and staff come together, truly amazing things happen. One of those things is Mrs. Bellucci's Project Runway project that came out of a Fashion class assignment. These students have created stunning wedding gowns out of toilet paper! Please check out the students’ hard work and talent and then VOTE for your favorites.”

More information and a link to vote can be found on the Project Runway webpage.

The Star Shop at Cicero-North Syracuse High School is holding a public sale for custom C-NS logo charms for Crocs for just $5. If you are interested in purchasing, please complete the online form by clicking here and then contacting Linda Dwyer at C-NS (315 28-4150) to process your payment.

Anyone outside of CNS--you will have to make arrangements to pick up your order. They can be picked up at security or sent through interoffice mail if you work with the North Syracuse School District.

On Saturday, October 9, a number of high school students created teams and participated in the Syracuse Out of the Darkness Walk to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Three of those students, Genevieve Costigan, Maddy Gessini, and Emma Miller, work hard all year on the walk committee to plan and implement it each year. These students all became involved after losing a friend or struggling through their own mental health issues.

Genevieve Costigan started a team for CNS Chorus and had more than 15 members participate including chorus director, Danielle Rausa and orchestra director John Harnois. These students sang along to music played by our DJ and 4 D productions and entertained many while there. They have worked hard to be heard at CNS and create change related to mental health awareness.

Click here to read more.

The administration at North Syracuse Junior High School would like to recognize their school’s Students of the Month for September and October. Students were nominated by a teacher for either leadership, strong work ethic, kindness and/or positivity at the Junior High.

Congratulations to the North Syracuse Junior High School September and October Students of the Month: Lisalet Barrios Rodriguez (8th grade), Tyree Berry (9th grade), Gavyn Bertollini (9th grade), Shane Bovaird (8th grade), Natalie Brushell (9th grade), Khaw Cer (8th grade), Landon Cook (9th grade), Jennifer Draper (9th grade), Brady Gwilt (9th grade), Ashley Hurwitz (8th grade), Zayne Kimpland (8th grade), Penelope Lane (8th grade), Parker Laws (9th grade), Zarin Liangsiri (9th grade), Delanie Lombardo (8th grade), Jacob Malecki (9th grade), Joseph Malecki (9th grade), Dante Melfi (9th grade), Ashley Morrice (8th grade), Kaylani Simmons (9th grade), Logan Tyo (8th grade), Maddisyn Uon (9th grade), Olivia Wiechmann (8th grade), Sha'Marryah Williams (9th grade), Adria Wilson (8th grade) and Emilee Wolfe (9th grade).

In accordance with CDC guidance, students, teachers and staff who have symptoms of infectious illness (influenza or COVID-19), should stay home and be referred to their healthcare provider for evaluation care and testing. Individuals who are absent from school will need to provide either a medical note or proof of a negative COVID test (PCR test).

Students or staff members who develop symptoms during the school day will be sent home immediately. Parents of students will be contacted immediately to come and pick up their child.

Please remember the symptoms of COVID 19 include:

● Fever or chills

● Cough

● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

● Fatigue

● Muscle or body aches

● Headache

● New loss of taste or smell

● Sore throat

● Congestion or runny nose

● Nausea or vomiting

● Diarrhea

The North Syracuse Early Education Program's Non-profit organization, Friends of NSEEP, has been nominated as one of the finalists to receive a grant from Upstate Shredding and they need your help to win! Click here to view the flyer on Peachjar for more information.

Did you know that the North Syracuse Central School District is hiring? There are a variety of positions available, both full and part-time. Learn more about employment with the District online by clicking here. Applications can also be submitted online.

Did you know that the North Syracuse Central School District's Athletics Department has a weekly email newsletter? If you'd like to subscribe to the newsletter, click here to fill out the necessary form.

The North Syracuse Central School District produces a weekly digital newsletter, "NorthStar Lights," to share important information and good news with NSCSD families and staff. Parents and staff members automatically receive the newsletter through SchoolMessenger.

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We love to share photos from our students, families and teachers. If you're willing to share, please send your high quality images using the link below. 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 or click here to upload them.

Students in Mrs. Ciarico’s Career and Financial Management Classes at North Syracuse Junior High School learned a true "hands-on" skill last week as part of their classroom curriculum - how to tie a necktie. Career & Financial Management is an elective course for students interested in knowing more about career exploration and the financial responsibilities that come with it. This course provides students with invaluable employability skills and knowledge of the workplace - including personal skills such as dressing for the job!

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