Kindergarten BootCamp students started off Week 2 with some hands-on activities in the library! Students got to use their imagination on some Olympic Event models made out of Legos, and performed a basic directional coding activity on specially designed rugs using BeeBots!
The Camden Central School District is seeking an energetic and engaging individual for the position of Science Teacher at Camden Middle School. This year, Camden Middle School was selected as a New York State/National Essential Elements School to Watch, and the successful candidate will be the latest addition to a dynamic team of student-focused educators.
Candidate must hold a New York State Certification in General Science for grades 7-9, Biology for grades 7-12, or Earth Science for grades 7-12. Interstate agreements for qualifications of educational personnel will be honored.
This is a 10 month instructional position. For consideration, apply on OLAS by Monday, August 12th. LINK: https://olasjobs.org/job-details/CAMN0315769-5020
The Camden Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.
See below for an informational flyer on the New York Summer EBT program. This state-run program provides families with $120 per eligible child to help with nutritional needs. If a child has received SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or Medicaid during the prior school year, or has been determined eligible for free/reduced price meals through the application process with the National School Lunch Program, they are determined to be automatically eligible and no further action is required.
If you are not deemed “Automatically Eligible”, you may still qualify, but must apply for the opportunity to receive benefits. Please note that the Camden Central School District offering free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for this program, and you will need to apply and meet the income eligibility requirements if not already covered under Automatic Eligibility.
Per the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability assistance,
“Attending a school that offers free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), is not enough to qualify your child for Summer EBT. Only children who are automatically eligible or eligible though an application can receive Summer EBT food benefits.”
For questions or more information, visit otda.ny.gov/summerebt, or call the state’s Summer EBT Customer Service Call Center at 1-833-452-0096. Automated information is available 24/7 from that phone number, while agent support is available from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On Tuesday, Connected Community Schools invites students and families to make their own musical instruments at the CES Playground! This event runs from 1-2 PM, making it a great stop after Brain Gain Institute and Kindergarten BootCamp!
See the flyer for more information, and for contact information for questions about this event.
If you're new to the District, or haven't registered your child for school yet, there is still time! Act quickly to ensure the smoothest possible start to the school year. K-12 registration is handled year-round on a rolling basis, and we still have some openings in our Universal Pre-K program as well!
Contact the registrar's office at 315-245-4096, or visit https://www.camdenschools.org/page/registration for details!
Registration for Modified Fall Sports has started for the 2024 season!
Register Here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/camden-central-schools-athletics
As always, you can also use that link to sign up for JV and Varsity sports. Contact Athletic Director Josh Mazzaferro with any questions.
Attached is information regarding the NYS Child Care Assistance program from the Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension. If you need more information, reach out to CCE through the points of contact provided in the flyer.
Week one highlights from Miss Lis and her art classes with Brain Gain Institute and Kindergarten BootCamp!
For several years, Camden CSD students have received a free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision without an application requirement. That will continue this year.
While not required for meals, we still encourage all district families to fill out the Income Eligibility Form each year, regardless of circumstances.
It’s free, it’s confidential, it only takes a few minutes, and it can have a positive impact on the resources available to our staff and students. See the informational graphic below to learn more about how filling out the Income Eligibility Form can make a difference in our school community.
Forms are available at https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/page/food-services, and one will also be sent home with your student(s) at the beginning of the school year.
Questions can be directed to the Camden CSD Business Office.
Under the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch Program, we will continue to provide all students with a free breakfast and lunch each day during the 2024-25 school year.
https://www.camdenschools.org/o/ccsd/article/1693823
Making the rings was only the beginning of this project..... Wait until you see the finished product!
The District's annual pesticide notice for the 2024-25 school year is now available. A copy will also be sent home with your student when classes begin. https://5il.co/2snj0
Today, students in our Summer Programming are learning all about the Olympics and the spirit of competition. From making Olympic rings from air-dried clay, to watercolor paintings, to Olympic Bingo, to a spirited game of "Addition Slap" to cap off the day at the Brain Gain Institute, our students are finding ways to win each day throughout the Summer.
Countdown to liftoff has begun! Join Connected Community Schools on Thursday for this awesome paper rocket activity! Contact info for our representatives is included in the image.
Students from Mrs. Stauring's Kindergarten Bootcamp class spent some time in the library with Mrs. Hollis learning about the Olympics from some extra special books and cheering on the USA athletes who are " Going for the Gold!"
The Kindergarten BootCamp program has begun! This exciting two-week program is in its third year running alongside its companion program, Brain Gain Institute. Kindergarten BootCamp was created to help our incoming Kindergartners with the transition to their first year of full-day school.
Miss Leone and Miss Scheftic’s classroom certainly got off to a strong start with this sorting activity! The class used the colors of the Olympic rings to practice sorting objects by color.
We are pleased to announce that Camden has been recognized as a 2023-24 NYSPHSAA School of Excellence! The School of Excellence program recognizes a department-wide commitment to student-athlete achievement in the classroom.
More: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1691859
District Statement Regarding Lockout on July 30th.
On Tuesday, July 30th, The Camden Central School District received a report of shots fired on Preston Hill Road near the shared boundary between the Town of Camden and the Town of Vienna.
In the interest of student and staff safety, we initiated lockout procedures at all District buildings until advised by the Oneida County Sheriff's Office that it was safe to resume standard entry and exit protocol at approximately 9:15 AM.
Law Enforcement responded to the scene of the alleged incident, and their investigation determined that no shots were fired, and the concern was brought about by an engine backfire from a passing vehicle at that location. At no time do we believe that our staff or students were in any imminent danger. We will continue to be proactive in our response to matters that may potentially affect the safety of our students and staff.
Join the Connected Community Schools team for what will surely be an OUT OF THIS WORLD crafting odyssey at Camden Middle School! The fun starts at 1!
The second Triple P Parenting seminar with Connected Community Schools will be held on Wednesday! Contact Valarie for more info. Her contact info is included in the image.
