On Wednesday, Camden Elementary and McConnellsville Elementary welcomed celebrated children's author (and Utica, NY native) Daryl Cobb for a visit! Students in grades K-4 were treated to his message that included the love of reading and writing. He even recruited some teachers and students to participate in his engaging, informative, and entertaining presentation!
The students formulated their hypotheses and brought forth their allegations - but there was an important plot twist that changed everything: There was no “witch” after all!
The activity was designed to teach the class about how mob mentality and hysteria can lead to false accusations, just as those factors led people to be prosecuted for witchcraft centuries ago.
In a fascinating turn of fortune, the activity also aligns with Mrs. Smith’s own family history. She discussed her own family genealogy research with the class. That research revealed a family connection back to Lydia Gilbert, who was the second woman and seventh person to be convicted of witchcraft in the State of Connecticut in 1654.
You never know where you'll find a new twin! Our own Sunshine Britton did exactly that at today's Leatherstocking Regional Conference for library staff! She came across Library TA Melanie Goodwin from the Gilboa-Conesville Central School, and knew she had to get a picture!
Sunshine and her CMS Library colleague, Jennine Bloomquist, were two of the conference's featured presenters this year!
UPDATE: Section III has issued a second revision to the schedule for the Section III Field Hockey Championships. The Class A final has been moved to Sunday, 11/2. The Class B, C, and D finals have new times on Saturday.
Camden will now play VVS at 11am Saturday in the B final.
Camden 1, Whitesboro 0 - OT - FINAL
Meagher with the winner, assisted by Morrison with 2:19 left in OT
"No man is a failure who has friends," - Clarence Odbody
Grab your friends and bring them to see the CHS Drama Club production of the enduring holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life!" This year's fall production is scheduled for Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th, with three total performances at the Camden High School Auditorium. Admission is free!
Big matchup on hand today. The third-seeded Camden Blue Devils take on second-seeded Whitesboro in a Section III Class B Field Hockey Semifinal at the Camden High School Stadium. 6:30 PM start.
The winner advances to Saturday's final, which will also be held at CHS.
Per Section III policy, all tickets are digital for Section III Semifinals and Finals. Below is a link to purchase.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/nysphsaa3/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE5MDE%3D
Live streaming is available at this link, or on the HUDL Fan App:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/video
Other General Spectator Info:
https://www.camdenschools.org/article/2506604
Go Blue Devils!
This annual event gathers the CES community for hours of family activities, books, and refreshments. Among the highlights are the carnival games set up by teachers. Classics such as “Pin the Spider on the Web” and “Pumpkin Ring Toss” were joined by new additions like “The Human Slot Machine”. Craft activities included “Lollipop Ghosts”, a stress ball making station, and leaf rubbings with Connected Community Schools. Students also left with free books from the Title I initiative, and could also browse and purchase additional books from the Scholastic Book Fair.
Due to some dynamic weather throughout the day, this year’s event was held indoors, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of those in attendance!
Support students in Mrs. Malenowski's IFA Third Grade Reading Group by sending in your spare change to school as they raise money for the Wanderer's Rest Humane Association in Canastota! The group has set an initial goal of $500, and they are looking to reach that goal by Friday, November 7th.
In line with this initiative, the group is reading the classic "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, which is about the efforts of a young boy to give the title character, a beagle, a better chance at life after prolonged mistreatment. The students are hoping to make a difference by helping plenty of dogs and cats from across the area through this yearly initiative.
If you have any questions about how you can help, contact Shelley Malenowski at smalenowski@camdencsd.org.
The CCSD Public Sale is tomorrow!!!
Hours are 9 AM to 6 PM. All items will be sold as-is, cash and carry. There will be no early preview of items. Buyers are responsible for the removal and transport of purchased items.
Come browse a variety of items that could include furniture, fixtures, hardware, electronics, and more - all at bargain basement prices! Many items would fit well in home, office, workshop, and more.
What you need to know:
-Cash Only
-No Early Birds/Advance Sales
-No advance previews
-No Prices Listed Online
-We will not be taking any questions online about items or prices - before, during, or after the sale. The only way to know, is to go.
-First Come, First Serve
-Items sold "As-Is" and priced to move!
-Buyer responsible for transport or removal of items.
Self-Directed learners were in the spotlight at McConnellsville for October's Character Assembly!
4th grade students performed a skit about being Self Directed, and students in grades K-4 were recognized by their teachers for demonstrating this trait throughout the month! By being a self-directed learner and person, you become someone that you can depend on!
Support students in Mrs. Malenowski's IFA Third Grade Reading Group by sending in your spare change to school as they raise money for the Wanderer's Rest Humane Association in Canastota! The group has set an initial goal of $500, and they are looking to reach that goal by Friday, November 7th.
In line with this initiative, the group is reading the classic "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, which is about the efforts of a young boy to give the title character, a beagle, a better chance at life after prolonged mistreatment. The students are hoping to make a difference by helping plenty of dogs and cats from across the area through this yearly initiative.
If you have any questions about how you can help, contact Shelley Malenowski at smalenowski@camdencsd.org.
Happy Friday (AKA Pizza Day) from the CMS Food Service Team!
(If you want to call it Bedford Falls High School that weekend, we won't judge....)
Admission is free!
Free Admission, or watch online at this link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjkxNjUyMw%3D%3D
You might know Dustin Hite by many different titles: Mr. Hite, SPO Hite, Coach Hite, etc.
Now, you can add Chef Hite to the ever-growing list. On Wednesday, he took over the Camden High School kitchen to prepare lunch, as his own chicken riggies were on the menu!
The plan was to make them every other month throughout the year - but they were such a hit among the students that they might be featured more often!
We need to stop by next time, and see how it's done for ourselves!
