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North Syracuse Central School District's weekly e-news
Hello North Syracuse Central School District Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Staff,
I hope you had a nice spring recess and adjusted well getting back into the swing of things. I feel like this week is always a busy one as it marks the final push of the school year. This time is especially bittersweet for the parents of our high school seniors who are holding on as they think about their children making such big changes in the near future.
Recently I've been talking to some parents about the anxiety they're feeling for their children who are making very big decisions right now. I remember going through the same thing with my own children. It is so hard to watch our kids struggle with choices that we know will impact the rest of their lives. As parents, we always want the best for our kids and it is hard to let them make such big decisions without being too vocal about what we want for them. I feel like one of the most important things we can do for our kids though is to keep them talking. Ask them what is important to them and what support they need. I find that having these conversations helps kids sort things out in their minds and end up with a decision that they (and you) feel comfortable with and confident about.
This week I've also thought about the subject of making choices in relation to mental health. There are so many choices we make on a daily basis that greatly impact others as well as ourselves. It is so important to think about things before acting...especially in light of social media and the lasting impacts of digital content. This isn't an easy topic and we continue to explore ways to support our parents as they help their children in this area. I hope to be able to share some of those opportunities with you in the near future. In the meantime, stay well, stay safe and remain thoughtful.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools
The C-NS Talent Show is Back on April 29!
The Cicero-North Syracuse High SchoolTalent Show is finally back! Come on out to enjoy a live, in-person 17 act show, entitled the CNS Late Night Show on Friday, April 29th at 7pm.
Due to renovations and limited capacity at CNS, the show will take place at the NSJHS Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now at CNS and can be purchased during all lunch periods in Cafeteria 1. General Admission tickets are $7 and Reserve seating is $10. Reserve seating enables patrons to pick their exact seat and skip any lines. Door tickets will be available for $10.
Festival of the Arts at C-NS on April 30
The North Syracuse Central School District will celebrate student art and musical accomplishments at their Festival of the Arts on Saturday, April 30. The event will take place from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Artwork from students of all grade-levels will be displayed throughout the hallways of the schools and various musical groups and ensembles will perform throughout the day.
The Festival is an opportunity for students to present their work in the fine arts and for the community to see the growth of our students as artists as they progress through each grade.
UPK Registration Starts Monday, May 2
The North Syracuse Central School District will begin accepting applications for its Universal Pre-Kindergarten program on Monday, May 2, 2022 and will continue accepting applications through Thursday, May 26, 2022. You may submit your application and required documents by email at: UPK@nscsd.org, by mail to NSCSD, Attn: UPK, 5355 West Taft Rd., North Syracuse, NY 13212 or completed applications may be dropped off at the District Office.
To ensure all families have an equal opportunity for our UPK program, there will be a lottery drawing for acceptance. Enrollment in the UPK program is NOT on a first-come, first-served basis. 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. Additionally, registrations will be accepted after May 27 but those students will not be included in the lottery. Registrations taken after the lottery period will be placed on a waitlist and parents will be notified if a spot becomes available.
NSCSD Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
The North Syracuse Central School District is excited to announce it has been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in their efforts to provide music education with access to all students.
This year, 738 school districts across the country received this honor and is the first time the North Syracuse Central School District has been selected for recognition. The NSCSD offers a comprehensive music program that affords students a wide range of high-quality classroom music instruction and opportunities to performing in many different ensembles and musical groups.
Cicero-North Syracuse High School Goes Blue For Kids
In honor of the month of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, students at Cicero-North Syracuse High School are helping support the cause through the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center’s “Go Blue 4 Kids” campaign. Twice this month, different groups of C-NS students have taken time to “plant” blue pinwheels in front of the school to show their support.
On Monday, April 4, members of the school’s Honor Society gathered to plant their pinwheels and a campaign sign and on Friday, April 22, students in Karin Hurry’s class added their contributions. The pinwheels were gifted to the school in honor of two separate generous, anonymous donations to the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center. The donations were made by staff of the high school who wanted to help raise awareness for the campaign. Learn more about the campaign or make donations online at www.mcmahonryan.org.
Board of Education Approves Revised Calendar Making May 27 a Non-School Day
The North Syracuse Central School District Board of Education approved a revised 2021-2022 academic calendar at their April 18 meeting. The revised calendar, which is available online by clicking here, includes the following change:
- May 27, 2022 - there will be no school for students/staff due to two (2) or more unused emergency closing dates by April 15, 2022
The end of the year calendar has not yet been finalized. An additional update will be sent at a future date.
North Syracuse Central School District
Email: webmaster@nscsd.org
Website: www.nscsd.org
Location: 5355 West Taft Road, Syracuse, NY, USA
Phone: (315) 218-2100
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Twitter: @NSyracuseCSD