Good morning everyone, today is Friday, September 12, 2025 and today is a cycle A Day.
CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICES – Please pay close attention to this announcement regarding use of technology so that you are set up for success. These announcements, and the reminders provided to you by your teachers, are your warning. In alignment with the NYS Distraction Free Schools legislation, students are prohibited from using smartphones or other internet enabled devices during the school day from the bell at 7:20 am until the bell at 2:05 pm in all locations in or around the building. This includes, and is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, and smart glasses. These items, if you bring them to school, must be in your lockers. They cannot be in your possession.
Student technology that is confiscated will be cataloged for accountability. Depending on the circumstances regarding the confiscation of the personal technology, either the student will pick up the technology at the end of the school day or the parent/guardian will be required to come in and retrieve it within school hours. Multiple offenses will require parental pick up of the device(s).
In addition, all student work and communication within the school’s network and on the school’s learning management system (Google Classroom) is monitored using “Gaggle” safety management software. This software, and the corresponding company, will receive notifications of dangerous student behavior and report it to administration. This includes statements related but not limited to drug use, violence, and/or self-harm.
Remember to make good choices so that others do not have to make them for you.
LIFETOUCH PICTURES – A reminder to students and faculty – please have your picture taken by LifeTouch on the upcoming scheduled pictures days, Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16. Whether you purchase a picture packet or not, the only way your picture will be in the yearbook is by having LifeTouch take your picture.
NJHS – The National Junior Honor Society will be having its first meeting tomorrow, September 11 in Mr. Charchan’s room 132. Bring your lunch 5th period.
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND – There will be an interest meeting for Odyssey of the Mind tomorrow, September 11th, after school in room 120.
INTERACT – The first Interact Club will be on Tuesday, September 16 in room 202. Get your permission slip from the guidance office, Ms. VanVoorhis in room 202 or Ms. Gibson in 210 prior to the meeting.
DRAMA CLUB – The Drama Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, September 17 in the cafeteria after school until 5PM. The late bus will be running that day for the Drama Club.
MEDIA CLUB – The Media Club will have their first meeting on Wednesday, September 17. Students will need to pick up a permission slip from either Mrs. Prendys (room 217) or Mrs. Green (room 231) before the first meeting in order to attend. Permission slips must be turned in prior to the first meeting.
YEARBOOK CLUB – Anyone interested in learning more about joining the Yearbook Staff should attend the first meeting after school on Wednesday, September 17. Please pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Ruyack in the library prior to the meeting.
CODING CLUB – Coding club will begin Thursday, September 18 after school in the technology building. Permission slips are available in the guidance office and in the technology building. Permission slips must be filled out and turned in prior to the meeting
GARDENING CLUB – The Gardening Club will have their first meeting next, Thursday, September 18 in room 210. Students will need to pick up a permission slip from Mrs. Gibson (room 210) or in the guidance office before the first meeting in order to attend. Permission slips must be turned in prior to the first meeting.
ART CLUB – Art Club permission slips are available outside of room 129. They must be signed and returned by Friday, September 19 if you want to be in the art club.
STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE CLUB – The first meeting for Students Making a Difference Club will be on Wednesday, October 1. Students will need to pick up a permission slip from either Mrs. Prendys (room 217) or Mrs. Green (room 231) before the first meeting in order to attend.
STUDENT COUNCIL – Student Council will have its first meeting on Wednesday, September 24. Any student wishing to join the student council please pick up a permission slip outside room 220 or room 224. We hope to see you there!
MULTICULTURAL DIVERSITY CLUB – Are you interested in learning about other cultures? Do you like exploring differences that make each of us unique? Join the Multicultural Diversity Club for its first meeting on Thursday, September 25 after school in room 220. Permission slips can be found in the folder outside room 220. See Mrs. Fitzgibbons with any questions.
CHARACTER FOCUS – Today’s character focus is responsibility – Being responsible means taking ownership of your actions, choices, and commitments. Whether it’s turning in your homework on time, being prepared for class, or helping out at home, responsibility shows that you can be trusted to do what’s expected of you. Remember, responsibility isn’t just about following rules — it’s about building trust and showing others they can count on you. So today, ask yourself: “What can I do to be a little more responsible?” Maybe it’s keeping your workspace organized, remembering to charge your Chromebook, or holding yourself accountable for your words and actions. Let’s all work together to make our school a place where responsibility shines every day!
LUNCH – homemade pizza bar! – choice of cheese, pepperoni, or meatball pizza, fresh tomato & cucumber salad, choice of milk
QUOTE OF THE DAY -“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.” By Vernon Howard