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Nutritional News: The North Syracuse Central School District Food Services Department provides thousands of students with healthy, nutritious meals during their school-day. Children can learn good habits for life by making healthy food choices and getting proper exercise. Food Services staff work hard to ensure that students and families know about meal and snack options available. The department recently provided a Smart Snacking guide to help students decide on choices that will serve them well. Click here to view the flyer on Peachjar.    Stellar Spellers Shine in Spelling Bee Competition: On November 30, 2022, thirty-three students from Roxboro Road Middle School, Gillette Road Middle and North Syracuse Junior High School gathered at the North Syracuse Central School District Office to compete in a District-wide spelling bee.  The talented youth from grades five through eight were challenged with a variety of words ranging from simple spellings such as “streak” and “freedom” to more difficult spellings such as “aggravate.” All students came to this competition after completing written and oral exams within their schools. The competition ended with the correct spelling of “philosophy,” “Camelot” and “Penelope” by Abby Baker from Gillette Road Middle School. ... Junior High School Community Builders Club Donates to Local Festival of Trees: For the fourth year in a row, the Community Builders Club at North Syracuse Junior High School has donated a tree to the Everson Museum of Art Festival of Trees and Light. The theme of this year's Community Builders Club tree is Building Community through Helping Hands. Kathy Carr, the advisor for the school's club shared the pictures and her thanks to everyone involved in this project. Students pictured in the photos are Bailey Corp, Sierra Anderson, Ariyanna Davis and Katie Barney. Click here to learn more about the Festival and to purchase tickets for the event.  Micron Town Hall Thursday, Dec. 1 at North Syracuse Junior High School: Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II has announced another public town hall meeting regarding the recent commitment from Micron Technology to invest $100 billion to build a state-of-the-art semiconductor facility in Onondaga County. It will take place at North Syracuse Junior High School (5353 West Taft Road in North Syracuse) on Thursday, December 1 at 5:30 PM. Onondaga County Executive McMahon said, “This latest town hall continues the commitment made by Micron and my administration to actively engage and inform the community as this historic invest progresses.” McMahon continued, “To date, we have had several meetings with key stakeholders, community groups as well as town halls and we will continue to engage with all members ... More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention for Parents Virtual Workshops: The NSCSD’s Mental Health and Wellness Monthly Awareness programing for December is Healthy Holiday Expectations. Please join us for two free virtual presentations, "More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention for Parents" on Thursday, December 8.  Kristen Stanton, the District's School Based Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator said, “The holidays can be a very stressful and difficult time for many people, especially with COVID. We may be missing family and traditions that we can’t do anymore. Because of this we want to provide parents with information that will help them to identify warning signs in their children, how to have a conversation about how they are feeling and where to go for help.”  ... Teachers Celebrate Thanks GIVING with Students: Prior to the Thanksgiving break, teachers and staff in the NSCSD, helped students prepare for the holiday by starting celebrations at school. Mrs. Sciarrino and Mrs. Dolbear, two third grade teachers at Roxboro Road Elementary School, prepared an entire Thanksgiving meal to share with their students. School Secretary Maryanne Nash, shared photos of the celebration and extended her wishes for a "Happy Thanksgiving" to the entire NSCSD community.        NSCSD Community Asked to Join District in Welcoming Micron: The North Syracuse Central School District is excited to welcome its newest resident, as Micron prepares to build their largest ever semiconductor plant in Clay, NY . The Company plans to invest up to $100 billion over the next 20+ years to build a leading-edge semiconductor fabrication facility. The site of the plant, White Plains Industrial Park , is completely within the District’s boundaries.  On Oct. 27, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden and other federal, state and local officials to Central New York for its official announcement.  With the signing of the Community Investment Framework that day, Micron made its initial community and workforce commitments established with Empire State Development ... Secondary Schools Celebrate National French Week With Francophone Activities: Secondary students in the North Syracuse Central School District recently had the chance to participate in some unique Francophone  activities as part of National French Week, which was Nov. 3-9. Jessica Keane, a French Teacher at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, shared photos from the District’s four secondary buildings, along with a list of activities students enjoyed during individual school celebrations. Language teachers from each building, Lisa Ryder (Gillette and Roxboro Road middle schools), Maureen Scoville and Elise Brown (North Syracuse Junior High) and Lyssa Newport and Jessica Keane (C-NS High School) worked together to plan their school’s activities and encouraged students to learn more about the French language and culture. ... C-NS Band Director and Music Teacher is Named WCNY Classic FM Music Educator of the Month for November: Diane Jones, the program manager with WCNY Classic FM, is pictured with Karen Seamans after presenting her with an award plaque. Karen is pictured with a freshly shaved head as part of a bet she made with her marching band students. Click here to read that story on Syracuse.com .  On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Cicero-North Syracuse High School Music Teacher and Band Director Karen Seamans, had a surprise visit from staff of WCNY Classic FM Radio for a special presentation. The media representatives had come to the school to announce in front of Karen's band class that she had been selected as the station's Music Educator of the Month for November .   The Station's Music Educator Awards Program began this September as part of ... NSJH Students Selected for Area All-State: Congratulations to North Syracuse Junior High School 9th graders Ian Cosgrove and Sophia Gabrielli for having been selected for the Area All-State Festival held at Fayetteville Manlius High School the weekend of November 5.  Ian, who plays alto saxophone, is under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer MacDerment and Sophia, a violinist, is under the direction of Mrs. Darcie Bowden. The students did a fantastic job representing the North Syracuse Central School District in the prestigious festival.  District Seeking Feedback on Communications Through Focus Groups: Members of the North Syracuse Central School District community are invited to provide feedback on district communications through focus groups during the month of November. The focus groups are part of the district’s voluntary communications audit, which began earlier this school year.  Through the communications audit, communication specialists from Capital Region BOCES are reviewing the district’s communication processes and practices and will provide recommendations for improvement. The audit process includes a review of print and online communications, interviews with key employees and focus groups with various stakeholders.  Focus groups will be facilitated by staff from Capital Region BOCES. Responses will be anonymous ... Social Media Threat at Cicero-North Syracuse High School: November 4, 2022 @ 9:30 a.m. Dear NSCSD Students, Families, and Staff, This message is a follow-up to our previous communication regarding a social media post by a Cicero-North Syracuse High School student. Information has been released by the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office sharing that they have charged a 17-year-old female student in the incident. The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office has indicated that a weapon was found in the student’s home. The student is now facing serious criminal charges and disciplinary action.  On behalf of our Board of Education, the leadership team, and our entire staff, I offer a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to our law enforcement officials and school administrators who worked to identify the alleged perpetrator of ... Marching Band Wins National Division State Championship: On Sunday, October 30, the Cicero-North Syracuse High School Marching Band recieved first place honors and clinched the New York State Championship in the National Division. The honor came after an undefeated season performing their "Zodiac" show. This is the first time in 35 years that the band has accomplished both feats. The band will now perform in the USBands National Championship at MetLife Stadium. Congratulations NorthStars!     Two NSCSD Students Have Opportunity to be Part of Historic Event: Pictured (left to right): North Syracuse Central School District Superintendent Dan Bowles; Leslie Jewson; Maxx Jewson; Lori Jewson; Dr. Robert Simmons, Head of Social Impact for Micron Technology; David Christopher and Logan Christopher.  Two students in the North Syracuse Central School District, Maxx Jewson from Roxboro Road Middle School and Logan Christopher from Gillette Road Middle School, had a chance to be part of history this week by attending the United States President’s visit to Syracuse. President Biden was in town as part of New York State Governor and Micron’s history community investment announcement. Maxx and Logan are involved with STEM activities at their respective schools and were asked to the event because of their ... Redesigned “NorthStar Wellness” Website Launches to Kick-Off “Mental Health Matters” Campaign: In January of 2022, the United States Surgeon General called attention to concerns about the declining mental health of US children and teens referring to it as a crisis. The Surgeon General’s report points out that teen mental health and suicide risk was a problem before the pandemic and, for many kids, their access to care, education, and even to food and housing security declined during the pandemic making the problem worse.   Fortunately, the North Syracuse Central School District is working proactively to combat the issue. Kristen Stanton is the School-Based Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator for the North Syracuse Central School District. Because of Kristen’s expertise combined with specific mental health funding, the ... Information for Dec. 6 for Capital Project Vote: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022 is an important capital project vote for North Syracuse Central School District residents. Polling on December 6 will take place at designated locations (Cicero Elementary School for residents who live north of Route 481 or the Jerome F. Melvin Administrative Office Building for residents who live south of Route 481) from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The December referendum includes $61.2 million of work to existing facilities with the majority ($32 million) designated for safety and security improvements throughout the District. An additional $21.2 million is proposed for required infrastructure work at Gillette Road Middle School and the North Syracuse Early Education Program at Main Street. Another $8 million will be used to install ... NSCSD Transitioning to Online Ticketing for Athletic Events Beginning with Winter Sports Season: The North Syracuse Central School District is transitioning to online ticketing for athletic events. The NSCSD joins other local districts such as the Liverpool CSD already using online ticketing for admission events. Online ticketing allows fans and spectators to easily get tickets and passes online supporting their favorite student athletes.   Using a free app called Ticket Spicket, students and families can quickly and easily purchase individual event or season tickets and transfer them to others. The system is more efficient for spectators coming to games and activities by allowing presale tickets and a quick phone check in for entrance.   NSCSD students and families can prepare for the transition by downloading the ... NorthStars T-Shirts on Sale Through CNS Star Shop: The Star Shop at Cicero-North Syracuse High School is holding a public sale for "Just Us NorthStars" long-sleeved t-shirts. The sale is open to the public and t-shirts can be picked up in the Star Shop at C-NS. Click here to learn more and to place an order . Payments must be processed over the phone after the form is complete.  We want to hear from you! Take the North Syracuse Central School District Communications Survey by Nov 4: The North Syracuse Central School District recently launched a campaign to strategically improve its schools and classrooms over the next five years. Using the Brighter Together five-year strategic plan as a roadmap, the district is committed to the mission of educating all students to the highest levels of academic achievement while preparing them to be productive, responsible, ethical, creative and compassionate members of society.    As part of the strategic planning process, the NSCSD is conducting a districtwide survey to gather community input about the district’s communications efforts. All students, staff, parents and community members are invited to take a 17-question online communication survey from Monday, October 24 through Friday, ... C-NS Sophomore Honors his Childhood Best Friend’s Memory with “Crush Cancer” Event Oct. 22 and 23: Kevin Toms is pictured with Griffin Engle's grandmother, Marion Lake, at the 2021 Can Crush Cancer fundraiser. Kevin Toms is a typical sophomore at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. He loves sneakers, snowboarding and soccer and spends time with family and friends when he isn’t in school. What may not be quite so typical is the lofty goal Kevin has set for himself by the time he graduates. For years, Kevin has been working hard to raise money in memory of his best friend from childhood, Griffin Engle. Griffin died of cancer when he was just seven years old and he and Kevin were schoolmates at Cicero Elementary School. Kevin’s mom, Lori Lake Toms, shares that the two best friends had a special relationship. She said, “The boys ...

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