Bobbi Walter’s sixth graders at CVMS are working on the scientific process unit. Recently they conducted two science labs – the penny drop lab and the Skittles lab. The students are learning how to write a hypothesis and then conduct the experiment. For these labs, the students were thrilled to have a special guest – …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. Flu symptoms include: fever or chills body aches cough sore throat headache runny or stuffy nose feeling very tired stomach problems and diarrhea (especially in children)) Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent flu Flu vaccine is the best …
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“From little seeds grow mighty trees.” Or flowers and herbs, fruits and veggies! Lowes of Middletown has donated thousands of packets of seeds to the Pine Bush Central School District, thanks to Gerri Wasserman, an employee of Lowes and a resident of the district. Ms. Wasserman, who is an extremely knowledgeable gardener and whose children …
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The Pine Bush Central School District has partnered with Paper, an online tutoring service, to give students in grades 6 through 12 the ability to access live tutors seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The service is funded through the American Rescue Plan grant. Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign in with …
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The federal government has established the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for those going through a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or substance use issue. Dialing 988 will connect the caller with a network of more than 200 trained mental health professionals, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is free and confidential. …
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There is an entire catalog of activities provided by our continuing education department this fall for children and adults. Check out the catalog here in English and Spanish. Adults can play some volleyball, basketball, swim, learn to play pickleball, get in shape or tap into wellness. There are classes to better your financial health too! …
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Dear Parent/Guardian: We are so proud of our sixth graders and the excellent job they have done thus far with adjusting to the many changes in their educational experiences as they begin their middle school years at CVMS. Our students have a very diverse schedule fostering the whole child philosophy. We hope that you can …
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Each year, the Pine Bush Central School District presents the Christopher Bement Memorial Award to a staff member who goes above and beyond in their service to the children of Pine Bush. This year, the award was presented to David Voelker, a district employee for 30 years, 27 of which have been at Circleville Middle …
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Eighty-five Pine Bush Central School District employees were acknowledged Tuesday at the district convocation for their years of service to the district marking 10, 15, 20 25 and 30 years. Two district employees – Lisa Andryshak, a kindergarten teacher at Pakanasink Elementary School, and Kellie VanHaaster, a school-related professional at Circleville Elementary School, were honored …
As the 2022-2023 school year begins on Sept. 1, Principal Lisa Hankinson has a special message for CVMS families. Here’s to a great school year!
