
Santa has arrived at CMS! He will be here until 6:00! Free pictures!


It's Tuesday, that can only mean one thing -- puppies! The puppies from Lewis Manor Labradoodles come visit each grade level on a rotating basis. Today it was 5th grade's turn.


Creativity and learning go hand in hand when working with flowers. Thanks to LaRobardiere Funeral Home in Camden NY agriculture students are able to learn to make a variety of florals arrangements. The students look forward to making arrangements and learning new skills to apply!


Celebrate the Holidays with CMS! Spirit Week starts FRIDAY!


What is red, round, and is being grown in the agriculture classroom? STRAWBERRIES! The agriculture electives and the Agriculture Club are working on growing fresh strawberries in the Tower Gardens! In June we should have beautiful red berries!



The agriculture room is popping with life at the moment! The Tower Gardens are currently producing a jungle of peas, cucumbers, and green beans. In one photo you can see the new green beans coming to life! Very soon the agriculture electives will be ready to harvest the crops!



Nothing fishy here! Students in the agriculture classroom are learning how regulations impact resource availability in agriculture. The fishing game is not only fun but incorporates Math and English as well! Let the fishing begin!



Join us for Winterfest at CMS on Tuesday 12/13. We will have free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, a movie, and crafts! This event is open to all community members!


Join us for a cookie decorating event with Ashton Snyder, featured on Sugar Rush and The Kelly Clarkson Show. The event is open to all community members!


Have you “HERB” how agriculture has made it to the 5th grade students? In one of the display cases in the 5th grade wing of CMS three herbs being grown! One lucky student will be able to take care of and harvest the spices. Not only is the agriculture program growing quickly but so are the herbs!



Last year for One School One Book we read The Wild Robot. If you didn't get to read this adventurous book, it's available in our Media Center. We also have it's sequel, The Wild Robot Escapes. Come check out these fun books!


How interested are students in the agriculture program? Students are extremely excited about being involved in the new CMS agriculture program! Some students are so excited that they decide to do a “Special Project!” This student is working on a special project regarding dairy cattle. “MOO-RE” is to come!


Character Counts at CMS. December is Kindness month and students created a kindness wall full of positive messages for people to take.


CMS Student Council was busy today! Members collected the items from 1st period classes and also set up a Christmas tree in the foyer. The food drive is being held through December 16th.



Students in the agriculture elective are getting down and dirty with the loads of information relating to aquaculture. The students are learning the background information of aquaculture systems so they can apply their knowledge to the aquaponics system in the agriculture classroom!


KIDS NIGHT OUT
WHEN: Saturday December 10 th 6:00-9:00pm
WHERE: CAMDEN HS GYMNASIUMS
WHO: Boys & Girls Grades 3 rd -6 th
COST: $10
WHAT: Basketball, Music and a full size inflatable!!!
*Run by the Camden Basketball Boosters. Program will be supervised
by the Camden Basketball Coaches and Players.
*Children must be signed in and out by a parent/guardian
*Concession will be open selling drinks, pizza and candy all night
*All $ raised goes to support the Camden Boys/Girls Programs!
Come out for a fun filled evening, hope to see you there!!!!!

The cast of James and the Giant Peach JR celebrated their incredible performances at today’s cast party. Congratulations to all! We can’t wait until next year’s show!



The Middle School Media Center is ready for the holidays. Stop in and see us. We have many books to read about the season.



Featured Book Friday! In Sea Lions in the Parking Lot: Animals on the Move in a Time of Pandemic by Lenora Todaro and Annika Siems we find out what happens when people stay home and animals move into new habitats. Check back next week for another interesting book from the CMS Media Center.


The Agriculture Classes at CMS are so thankful for the relationships we have with local businesses. Thank you to Tops, Nunn & Harper Funeral Home, LaRobardiere Funeral Home, and local families for their flower donations. Thank you to Runnings for providing our students with small engines. Thank you to Riley's Annsdale Farm for corn donations. Thank you to Oneida County Cornell Coperative Extension and Colleen McEwen for providing our students with agricultural learning experiences relating to the dairy industry. Thank you for supporting our students!


