Connected Community Schools recently hosted a Back to School haircut event at Camden Elementary School! Thanks to area barbers and stylists Angel Croy, Michael Merritt, Josiah Hatch, and Jessica Vanslyke for coming in to take care of our students!
One final chance to get Camden Gear through this online store that supports the girls' soccer program! The store closes today!
https://fancloth.shop/7ATED?fbclid=IwAR3DXebXP9czVtJTN9YGq8E-yKaKLX1KyOorChUN15pl2qpCU66Qr7OMp1g
Today, we would like to introduce you to Camden Elementary School third grade teacher Garrett Janes! Garrett is a graduate of Rome Free Academy and SUNY Potsdam. His favorite part about being an educator is making connections with students. “There is nothing greater than showing interest in their lives and helping them excel in what makes them happy,” he said. He says he has been truly overwhelmed by the generosity of his new colleagues and credits them for a seamless transition into the District. When he’s not teaching, Garrett loves spending time with his wife and daughter and enjoys cycling and skiing with them.
It's as good of a time as any to remind you that Camden Elementary School's Open House is tonight, Thursday, September 21st!
CMS will host theirs a week from today.
Join the Camden Middle School Community on Thursday, 9/28 for Open House! Come meet your child's teacher and learn more about the CMS experience for the 2023-24 school year! The event runs from 6 to 7:30!
Whether you're coming for the event, or just happen to live in the neighborhood, you'll have some options for dinner that night if you wish. Principal Brittany DerCola has just confirmed via ParentSquare that the Oh Crepe and Waffles, and Savage Eats food trucks will be set up outside on the basketball court with food available for purchase. They will be open from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to many of our new staff members here at Camden! There's no better way to start than with a returning CHS graduate, Mara Stone '19!
Mara is back as a second grade teacher with us after attending school in Camden! She attended college at LeMoyne. Her favorite part about the job is making a difference in students’ lives at Camden Elementary School.
“Getting to work with kids has always been a goal of mine," she said. "Now that I am finally doing it I feel I am right where I belong.”
She says she has appreciated being immediately welcomed as part of the team and not just as a new person.
When Mara isn’t at the front of the classroom, she is spending time with friends and family, watching the Buffalo Bills, and snowmobiling.
Welcome home, Miss Stone!
The current Camden Homecoming Festival schedule is as follows for Saturday, October 7th, 2023! Follow the Festival's page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086281531192 for more information!
Mum was the word for two members of the Camden High School chapter of the National Honor Society! Seniors Ava Platt and Hailey Roth recently took it upon themselves to improve the aesthetics of the school sign located on the corner of Oswego Street and Florence Hill Street, and the video signboard located in front of the main entrance of CHS. The two students planted mums that will withstand the tough Central New York winters, and added a fresh layer of mulch to brighten up the area.
Get some Camden Athletics gear while supporting the Camden Girls Soccer program through this online store! They are accepting orders through Friday. Please allow three weeks for delivery and contact the CCSD Athletic Office if you have questions.
https://fancloth.shop/7ATED
Students at Camden Middle School got a different kind of science lesson on Tuesday, August 19th. Particularly, a lesson involving “the sweet science”. The student body came together to hear from retired US amateur boxing legend Cam F. Awesome at an assembly held in the Camden High School Auditorium.
Awesome, previously known as Lenroy Thompson, is the winningest amateur boxer in US History. He is a four-time US National Champion in super heavyweight boxing, and a three-time winner of the prestigious Golden Gloves tournament. He has over 325 career wins.
After hanging up the gloves for good, Awesome now tours the globe speaking at schools, community events, and corporate events. To Camden, he brought a message of gratitude, positivity, and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals.
Want to learn more about Cam's story and bring it into your home? He was featured in the 2017 film "Counterpunch", streaming now on Netflix!
Cam also spoke to Camden High School students today!
Mark your calendars for October 28th as the Camden PBA holds its very popular "Spooktacular" event!
Pictures from last night's boys' soccer match vs. Oneida!
Who is ready for more great memories like this? Homecoming 2023 is coming your way soon, including a huge schedule of events for Saturday, October 7th!
Head to https://www.camdenschools.org/page/homecoming-2023 to learn more, or follow the Camden Homecoming Festival on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086281531192
CES Families! Open House is this Thursday, 9/21!
The Look at Me, I'm Three! program is back for a second year at Camden! If your child will be three years old on or before December 1st, 2023, bring them to our monthly meetings for awesome child development opportunities designed to help them feel comfortable at school, while preparing them to start Pre-K in Fall 2024!
Our first meeting of the 2023-24 season will be on Wednesday, September 27th, beginning at 5:30 PM! See the flyer for more details.
RSVP to Patti Ferretti at pferretti@camdencsd.org, and contact her if you have any questions!
Camden Families! A reminder that the long-running Box Tops for Education program has gone digital!
The Box Tops for Education program allows our schools to earn a small amount of money per participating product purchase, and that additional funding adds up! It can be used to further enrich the student experience. Get the app, select your school building, and start earning with your paper or online receipts today!
Camden Middle School, Camden Elementary School, and McConnellsville Elementary School are all listed as participating schools!
The Copper Wire Run is back for the 2023 Homecoming Festival!
Click the following link to view the run's official webpage, as hosted by event sponsor, International Wire.
https://internationalwire.com/copper-wire-run-5k-race/
Congratulations to JV Football on a great win over Westhill earlier this week! The team is back in action on Tuesday at Indian River.
Thanks to Jill Reader for passing along these pictures!
Students and families were making connections with teachers during yesterday's open house at McConnellsville Elementary School!
