STUDENTS ESCAPE TO A WINTER WONDERLAND IN QUÉBEC CITY

You might say that the recent High School French class overnight trip up North brought them “right to the dogs” and you would be telling the truth!!  A group of 20 students, chaperones and other adults ventured to enjoy the wonders of winter in beautiful Québec City.  They wanted to experience what Condé Nast Travel Magazine has voted the number two travel destination in the Americas.  When the students were asked to name the two best activities on the trip, they all mentioned the dog sledding, where they were quickly trained to drive their own sled of huskies on to a 5 km trail in the woods.  Awesome!!  They also mentioned visiting the Ice Hotel, called L’hôtel de Glace, only one of two such hotels in the world.  The magnificent ice structure has over 36 rooms, including a disco and a charming wedding chapel.  The students also reenacted the military battles fought on the Plains of Abraham in a fun activity where they learned about the historical importance of Québec City and its ties to the United States.  They also visited the frozen falls of Montmorency, which are higher than Niagara Falls. The visit to the Village de Sport was another highlight of the trip because the students rode water rafts and toboggans in a winter sports theme park adventure spot.  The walking tour of the old city on the first day was memorable as students realized the incredible influence from France on the culture, architecture and language.  This amazing field-trip was a “trip of a lifetime” for all making many great memories.  Slides from the trip can be viewed at the website of our French teacher, Madame Maryann Seeley at www.hlcs.org , by clicking High School, Foreign Language.

STUDENT FIREFIGHTERS

Hadley-Luzerne High School is proud to honor three of its top students for a job well done.  Brandon Allen, Nick Novotarski and Cody Carpenter recently completed the New York State Fire Fighter 1 class.  The class consists of 100 hours of training in the classroom and the field.  This course is one of the most stringent in the country and we honor them for their commitment to our community.  Congratulations Gentlemen!

SENIORS VS STAFF BASKETBALL

The Class of 2012 is hosting a “Seniors vs. Staff” basketball game on Friday, March 2^nd at 6:00 pm in the High School gym and would to invite you come and enjoy this fun yet competitive game.  The class is raising money for their senior trip. Suggested entry donations will be as follows:  Adults $2.00, Students $1.00, 4 and under are free. The concession stand will be open selling food and drinks, along with a 50/50 raffle. Please help support the class in raising money for their senior trip.

DAFFODIL SALE TO BENEFIT

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The National Honor Society will be selling daffodils for the American Cancer Society.  This year, the ACS is offering One Bunch $10, Potted Plant $10, Gift of Hope $25, Bear and a Bunch $25 or a Single Daffodil $1. Orders for these items must be placed ahead of time. Please fill out an order form at the high school office and return with payment to any National Honor Society student or to Dave Scanlan at the high school by March 1st.  Flowers will be delivered to you on March 22^nd.  If you are paying by check please make the check payable to “The American Cancer Society.”  Thank you very much for your support of this most worthy cause.

Additionally, members of the NHS will be selling daffodils in the cafeteria during all lunch periods on March 22.

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UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Do you have a child at home who will be four years old on or before December 1, 2012?  Do you know someone in the district who does?  If so, your child may be eligible to participate in the Hadley-Luzerne Central School District’s Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2012-2013 school year.

Our Pre-K program is designed to operate for 2 ½ hours per day and follows the school calendar.  One session will be held each day (8:15-10:45 am).  A second session will be added from 11:30-2:00 pm) if the need arises.  A highly qualified teacher and teaching assistant will conduct the classes, with a class size of no more than 18.  Letters of acceptance will be mailed by Friday, June 22, 2012.  Please note transportation is not provided.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children.  If you are interested, we welcome you to join us on Wednesday, April 4^th 6:00 PM in the High School Media Center for a registration/parent information meeting. Please bring all completed registration materials to register your child.  If you cannot attend the meeting, please mail the required forms by Monday, May 7^th (forms are available from the PK-2 Elementary Office).  The following is a checklist of forms/reminders needed to help you enter your child into the program:  Registration Form, Physical Form (Physicals will be accepted until August 24^th, 2012), Birth Certificate and Proof of residency.  Please note your child must be toilet trained.  Please be advised that this is an informational night for parents/guardians only. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Elementary School at 696-2112 ext. 101.  We look forward to meeting you at the Pre K registration on April 4th at 6:00 PM.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

Hadley-Luzerne Elementary School will be conducting its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, May 1^st and Wednesday, May 2^nd 2012. The Round-Up will take place at the Hadley-Luzerne George Doherty Gymnasium Lobby, 273 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.  Students are eligible for Kindergarten if they turn five years of age on or before December 1, 2012.  If you read this notice and know of any family member or neighbor with school age children who are eligible to attend Kindergarten, please share this announcement with them.  Please send the following information to the Hadley-Luzerne Central School Elementary School Office, PO Box 200, Lake Luzerne, NY  12846: Name of Child, Date of Birth, Gender, Parent/Guardian, Address, Phone and Email.  You will receive an informational letter back that will include a scheduled time for you and your child to attend the Kindergarten Round-Up.  Should you need any additional information regarding Kindergarten Round-Up, call the Elementary School at 696-2112 x 101

CHARACTER EDUCATION AWARDS

FOR JANUARY – “RESPONSIBILITY”

PK – Julian Horetzke, Daniel Deuel; Kindergarten – Louis Betit, Cayden Cameron, Gabrielle Graham, Justin Hull, , Harley Lewis, Elena Starzec, Avery Willett;

1^st Grade –Joshua Ellis, Carmyn Garrow, Hannah Johnson, Elizabeth Lansburg, Gabriel Willett; 2^nd  Grade – Elizabeth Allan, Kassidy Carleton, Thomas Combs, Joshua Foley, Michael Lee, Angelina Livingston; 3^rd Grade – Brianna Cook, Reigan Hanna, Kayla Kenny, Connor Laugs, Isaiah Smead, Andrew Spraragen 4^th Grade – Allie Burdick, Jonathan Coppola, Chad Harris, Mark Irish, Kyle Millis, Aiyana Nelson; 5^th Grade – Emily Combs, Amanda Cook, Emily Johnson, Kevin McFarlane, Delaney Moulton, Kassidy Plummer, Ayden VanDerwarker; 6^th Grade – Ryan Brooks, Angel Corlew, Jackson Diamond, Andrew Foley, Shamus Fraser, Nathaniel Hartley, Jenna Kader;  7^th Grade – Ryan Beaury, Rebecca Daniels, Veronica Howe, Kylee Lamb, Otto Schorpp-Dettmann, Rachel Ziegler;  8^th Grade – Ashley Baer, Casey Ball, Savannah Edwards, Callie Kader, Julia Spelter, Anna Waterhouse

PK – 2 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY

Pre-K – Isabelle Cook; Kindergarten – Eugene Conroy

1^st Grade – Ashton Pelcher; 2^nd Grade – Michael Lee

PK-2 MATH ESTIMATION WINNERS FOR JANURY

Pre K – Gavin Wood; Kindergarten – Madison Hass; 1^st Grade – Emily Myers; 2^nd Grade – Jayden Taylor

ANOTHER CROWDED GRAND OTHER’S DAY AT

HADLEY-LUZERNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

Despite the weather, everyone enjoyed the day. On Friday, January 27^th, every Kindergarten thru Second grade classroom was filled with grandparents, aunts, uncles, community members, parents, sisters, brothers and many others.  Each student read for ½ hour with a Grand Other.  They relaxed with books, cookies, and juice.  A special thank you goes out to Board of Education members, Lion and Lioness Clubs, retired teachers, current teachers and staff, administrators, State Troopers, and Key Club members for making this day possible. We look forward to our next reading event, Family Reading Night on Tuesday, April 3^rd at 6:00 PM.  Students will be reading stories they have written throughout the year.  We hope to see you there!

THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN

On Monday, February 27^th, the Billy Martin Circus will perform in the Hadley Luzerne High School gym at 7:00 pm. Tickets purchased in advanced are only $10 per adult.  Tickets at the door are $15 per adult.  Two children (12 and under) are free with an adult accompanying them.  Purchase your tickets in advance at any of the three main school offices.

DINING FOR A CAUSE

The Hadley Luzerne High School Sophomore Class of 2014 is hosting a “Dining for a Cause” fundraiser benefit at the Ninety Nine Restaurant in Aviation Mall on Tuesday, February 28^th from 5:00-8:00pm.  Please see any Sophomore for a voucher or drop by the High School or Middle School office to pick up your “Dining for a cause” voucher.  The Ninety Nine will donate 15% of your check to our class so please pass the word on to all of your friends and family and let’s fill the restaurant!!!  If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Crombach, class advisor, at the High School at 696-2112 x101.  Thank you and we hope you can join us for a fun evening!

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UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Do you have a child at home who will be four years old on or before December 1, 2012?  Do you know someone in the district who does?  If so, your child may be eligible to participate in the Hadley-Luzerne Central School District’s Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2012-2013 school year.

Our Pre-K program is designed to operate for 2 ½ hours per day and follows the school calendar.  One session will be held each day (8:15-10:45am).  A second session will be added from 11:30-2:00pm) if the need arises.  A highly qualified teacher and teaching assistant will conduct the classes, with a class size of no more than 18.  Letters of acceptance will be mailed by Friday, June 22, 2012.  Please note transportation is not provided.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children.  If you are interested, we welcome you to join us on Wednesday, April 4^th 6:00 PM in the High School Media Center for a registration/parent information meeting. Please bring all completed registration materials to register your child.  If you cannot attend the meeting, please mail the required forms by Monday, May 7^th (forms are available from the PK-2 Elementary Office).  The following is a checklist of forms/reminders needed to help you enter your child into the program:  Registration Form, Physical Form (Physicals will be accepted until August 24^th, 2012), Birth Certificate and Proof of residency.  Please note your child must be toilet trained.  Please be advised that this is an informational night for parents/guardians only. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Elementary School at 696-2112 ext. 101.  We look forward to meeting you at the Pre K registration on April 4th at 6:00 PM.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

Hadley-Luzerne Elementary School will be conducting its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, May 1^st and Wednesday, May 2^nd 2012. The Round-Up will take place at the Hadley-Luzerne George Doherty Gymnasium Lobby, 273 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.  Students are eligible for Kindergarten if they turn five years of age on or before December 1, 2012.  If you read this notice and know of any family member or neighbor with school age children who are eligible to attend Kindergarten, please share this announcement with them.  Please send the following information to the Hadley-Luzerne Central School Elementary School Office, PO Box 200, Lake Luzerne, NY  12846: Name of Child, Date of Birth, Gender, Parent/Guardian, Address, Phone and Email.  You will receive an informational letter back that will include a scheduled time for you and your child to attend the Kindergarten Round-Up.  Should you need any additional information regarding Kindergarten Round-Up, call the Elementary School at 696-2112 x 101

GRADES 3-5 WINTER CONCERT

The Winter Concert for Grades 3-5 will be held on Wednesday, February 15^th at 7:00 pm in the HS Auditorium.  The students have been practicing hard under the direction of Mrs. Purdy, Mrs. Pratt and Mr. Iachetta.  Join them for an enjoyable evening of music.

THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN

On Monday, February 27^th, the Billy Martin Circus will perform in the Hadley Luzerne High School gym at 7:00 pm. Tickets purchased in advanced are only $10 per adult.  Tickets at the door are $15 per adult.  Two children (12 and under) are free with an adult accompanying them.  Purchase your tickets in advance at any of the three main school offices.

DINING FOR A CAUSE

The Hadley Luzerne High School Sophomore Class of 2014 is hosting a “Dining for a Cause” fundraiser benefit at the Ninety Nine Restaurant in Aviation Mall on Tuesday, February 28^th from 5:00-8:00pm.  Please see any Sophomore for a voucher or drop by the High School office to pick up your “Dining for a cause” voucher.  The Ninety Nine will donate 15% of your check to our class so please pass the word on to all of your friends and family and let’s fill the restaurant!!!  If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Crombach, class advisor, at the High School at 696-2112 x101.  Thank you and we hope you can join us for a fun evening!

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UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Do you have a child at home who will be four years old on or before December 1, 2012?  Do you know someone in the district who does?  If so, your child may be eligible to participate in the Hadley-Luzerne Central School District’s Pre-Kindergarten Program for the 2011-2012 school year.

Our Pre-K program is designed to operate for 2 ½ hours per day and follows the school calendar.  One session will be held each day (8:15-10:45am).  A second session will be added from 11:30-2:00pm) if the need arises.  A highly qualified teacher and teaching assistant will conduct the classes, with a class size of no more than 18.  Letters of acceptance will be mailed by Friday, June 22, 2012.  Please note transportation is not provided.  Parents/Guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children.  If you are interested, we welcome you to join us on Wednesday, April 4^th 6:00 PM in the High School Media Center for a registration/parent information meeting. Please bring all completed registration materials to register your child.  If you cannot attend the meeting, please mail the required forms by Monday, May 7^th (forms are available from the PK-2 Elementary Office).  The following is a checklist of forms/reminders needed to help you enter your child into the program:  Registration Form, Physical Form (Physicals will be accepted until August 24^th, 2012), Birth Certificate and Proof of residency.  Please note your child must be toilet trained.  Please be advised that this is an informational night for parents/guardians only. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Elementary School at 696-2112 ext. 101.  We look forward to meeting you at the Pre K registration on April 4th at 6:00 PM.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

Hadley-Luzerne Elementary School will be conducting its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, May 1^st and Wednesday, May 2^nd 2012. The Round-Up will take place at the Hadley-Luzerne George Doherty Gymnasium Lobby, 273 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.  Students are eligible for Kindergarten if they turn five years of age on or before December 1, 2012.  If you read this notice and know of any family member or neighbor with school age children who are eligible to attend Kindergarten, please share this announcement with them.  Please complete the information below and return this form to the Hadley-Luzerne Central School Elementary School Office, PO Box 200, Lake Luzerne, NY  12846  You will receive an informational letter back that will include a scheduled time for you and your child to attend the Kindergarten Round-Up.  Should you need any additional information regarding Kindergarten Round-Up, call the Elementary School at 696-2112 x 101

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Please be aware there will be a meeting of the Hadley-Luzerne Central School Board of Education on Monday, February 6^th at 6:30 PM at the Stuart M. Townsend Middle School.  The public is encouraged to attend all scheduled meetings and your input is welcome and valuable in order to achieve a quality education program balanced with a fair tax burden.

The Hadley-Luzerne Central School District announces the following vacancies on its Board of Education:  Two vacancies inclusive of two members each to a three (3) year term commencing on July 1, 2012 and expiring on June 30, 2015 to succeed Dr. Lori Millis and Mary Visscher, whose terms expire June 30, 2012. Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the District Clerk at the Superintendent’s office, no later than April 16, 2012 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Each petition must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least 25 voters of the District or 2% of the number of voters from last year, whichever is greater and must state the name and residence of the candidate.  A copy of such petition may be obtained at the Office of the Superintendent during regular school hours.  Candidates who file a petition will be placed on the May 15, 2012 Ballot.

To qualify for membership on a school board an individual:  Must be able to read and write; Must be a qualified voter of the district, that is a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age or older or adjudged an incompetent; (A convicted felon is barred from running if his or her maximum prison sentence has not expired.); Must be and have been a resident continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one year prior to the election, but need not be a tax payer;   May not have been removed from any school district office within the preceding one year; May not reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family; May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office.

If you have any questions regarding being a Board member, please contact any current Board member or the Interim Superintendent of Schools, Mr. William Scott at 696-2378 ext.108.

GRAND OTHERS DAY

The Hadley-Luzerne Pre-K- Grade 2 building will be holding our annual Grand Others Day on Friday, January 27^th starting at 10:00 am and running until 12:45 in the afternoon.  In the past this has been a time of great reading enjoyment for both the child and the grand other.  We look forward to seeing all the family members and community members participating in this event.

3-5 WINTER CONCERT

The Winter Concert for Grades 3-5 has been re-scheduled for February 15^th at 7:00 pm in the HS Auditorium.

THE CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN

On Monday, February 27^th, the Billy Martin Circus will perform in the Hadley Luzerne High School gym at 7:00 pm. Tickets purchased in advanced are only $10 per adult.  Tickets at the door are $15 per adult.  Two children (12 and under) are free with an adult accompanying them.  Purchase your tickets in advance at any of the three main school offices.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP

Hadley-Luzerne Elementary School will be conducting its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, May 1^st and Wednesday, May 2^nd 2012. The Round-Up will take place at the Hadley-Luzerne George Doherty Gymnasium Lobby, 273 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.  Students are eligible for Kindergarten if they turn five years of age on or before December 1, 2012.  If you read this notice and know of any family member or neighbor with school age children who are eligible to attend Kindergarten, please share this announcement with them.  Please complete the information below and return this form to the Hadley-Luzerne Central School Elementary School Office, PO Box 200, Lake Luzerne, NY  12846  You will receive an informational letter back that will include a scheduled time for you and your child to attend the Kindergarten Round-Up.  Should you need any additional information regarding Kindergarten Round-Up, call the Elementary School at 696-2112 x 101.

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS

The District is in need of substitute bus drivers.  If you have the following qualifications please complete a NYS bus driver application and submit three references. An application DS-870 can be obtained at the Office of the Superintendent, Stuart M. Townsend Middle School, 27 Hyland Drive, Lake Luzerne or on the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle website: www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/ds870.pdf. Applicants should hold a CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsement; must have completed current School Bus Driver 20-hour course; must possess ability to meet all 19-A requirements and must also have an “S” endorsement.

CHARACTER EDUCATION AWARDS

FOR DECEMBER – “CARING”

Pre K–Sarah Starzec, Alkinoos Stathopoulos

Kindergarten–Alexander Caradonna, Cassandra Eggleston, Evan Kader, Nadalie Mason, Emily Moore, Destiny Ruffin, Emma Springer

First Grade – Mariah Blake, Kaila Bulerin, Angelina Fisk, Lindsey Grey, Emily Myers, Aidan Price

Second Grade – Colin Berg, Zachary Caldwell, Kelly Hogan, Keith Mattison, Olivia O’Brien, Hunter Tubbs

PRE-K – 2 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH & MATH ESTIMATION WINNERS FOR DECEMBER

Congratulations to our students of the month:

Pre-K – Jake Dunn; Kindergarten – Leena Haskell;

1^st Grade – Emily Myers; 2^nd Grade – Keith Mattison;

Congratulations to our Math Estimation Winners:

Pre-K – Julian Horetzke; Kindergarten – Rexford Rounds, 1^st Grade- Jack Waterhouse, 2^{nd Grade} – Alicia Lescault

HS FRENCH CLASSES CREATE ORIGINAL 2012 CALENDARS

 The French level 3 and level 4 (university) classes created inspiring calendars for 2012.  The students in both classes took French sayings from celebrated French authors and designed a page to depict the quote.  The French 3 class drew their own illustrations and were inspired by the writings of Antoine de St. Exupery who wrote the classic novel, Le Petit Prince (the Little Prince.) The most famous quote from this novel says “the most important things of life are invisible to the eye and can only be known to the heart.”  The French 4 classes studied famous quotes from a random selection of authors, including La Rochefoucauld and La Fontaine.  The calendar opens with the quote that says “each of us has our own illusion of the world”, with an incredible graphic of the world.  There were also some personal photos, including a picture from our recent trip to New York City.  The entire production of the calendar was completed by Mrs. Seeley’s daughter, Vanessa Seeley, who enjoyed helping the classes create an epic project.  Check out the website for the entire production from each class.  Happy New Year and Bonne Année!!

READ TO SUCCEED

The K-2 students are participating in the Six Flags Read to Succeed program for the month of January.  Students are taking time to read for fun during the month.  When they have completed six hours of reading for fun, they complete and return their tracking form to their classroom teacher.  Each student who completes the six hours of reading will receive a ticket for one free day’s visit to the Six Flags Great Escape to use during the summer.  We are hoping to have a large number of students complete this activity.  The deadline for turning in completed forms is January 31, 2012.

PAJAMA PANTS DAY FUNDRAISER

December 22^nd was Pajama Pants Day at the Stuart M. Townsend Middle School.  Thank you to everyone who donated 50 cents to wear PJ pants to school.  The MS Student Council was able to raise $112.50 that will be given to our local food pantry.  The food pantry needs extra help this time of year to restock after the Christmas holiday.  Thank you to the students for following the rules, and to Mr. Cronin for saying yes!

HADLEY LUZERNE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SAGA CITY TRIP TO JAPAN

As part of the Warren County-Saga City sister cities school initiative, 15 Hadley Luzerne students and 2 teachers continue to prepare for their life changing trip to Japan.  This trip will be the third trip for their school district.  Every eight years, 10 middle school and 10 high school students are selected from Hadley-Luzerne for this distinct honor.  Unfortunately, the students were supposed to travel in June and July of 2011, but due to the earthquake and tsunami, the trip was delayed for one year. These students have been team building and fundraising since September 2010.  They started Japanese language and culture training in January 2011 with Mrs. Milly Koh, the program coordinator.  The training classes were postponed in April due to the trip delay.  They restart their training this month with much anticipation.  Hadley-Luzerne hosted a Saga City student exchange program in March of 2010.  Many of the students selected for the upcoming trip have kept up friendships with their guest.  The trip delay has only created even more excitement and anticipation.  Being an international student ambassador for Hadley-Luzerne Central School, Lake Luzerne, and Warren County is an indescribable honor.  Previous students that have participated in the trip cannot say enough about the experience and opportunity to live with Japanese families and attend school with their hosts.

The trip is expensive.  Students are expected to pay roughly $2300 plus expenses.  To help offset the cost, they have held monthly fundraising programs.  The public is invited to the next two events.

On Monday, February 27^th, the Billy Martin Circus will perform in the Hadley Luzerne High School gym at 7:00 pm. Advanced tickets are only $7 per adult.  Tickets at the door are $12 per adult.  Two children (12 and under) are free with an adult accompanying them.

On Wednesday, March 14^th, The Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q meal will be served from 3:30-6:30 pm in the Hadley Luzerne High School cafeteria.  The cost for a BBQ chicken meal is only $10 for adults and $8 for children.  For more information about either event, please contact Karen Love at 494-5919.

If you would like to make a donation to support this trip, please send monetary or gift donations to the attention of Karen Love or Michelle Stearns (Saga City Advisors), HLCS, PO Box 200, 273 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.  Also, be sure to make any checks out to the H-L Saga City.  If you have any questions, please call 696-2112 ext 105.  Thank you in advance for your help and support.

3-5 WINTER CONCERT

The Winter Concert for Grades 3-5 has been re-scheduled for February 15^th at 7:00 pm in the HS Auditorium.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED

The Hadley-Luzerne Central School District Board of Education appointed Paul Berry as the new superintendent on December 19, 2011. Berry currently serves as Director of Assessment, Technology, and Students Affairs at Galway Central School District.

The Hadley-Luzerne Board of Education offered Berry a 3-year contract with a salary of $115,000. The contract also calls for Berry to pay 20% of his health insurance premium. Berry is expected to start his new position on July 1, 2012.

Both Berry and Hadley-Luzerne Interim Superintendent William Scott will remain in their respective positions for the duration of the school year to maintain continuity for the students.

“After a thoughtful, thorough search process, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Berry to our school community,” Board President Duane Moulton said. “We believe he is a good fit for our rural community, and the Board and I are looking forward to working with him.”

“During the interview process, I became very impressed with the Hadley-Luzerne school community,” Berry said. “I am looking forward to working with a dedicated school board, faculty, and staff who are focused on providing all students with an excellent education. I look forward to getting to know the community and helping them maintain quality academic programs, respond to difficult economic times, and offer children the best possible education.”

Paul Berry has been with the Galway Central School District since 2003 as Middle School Principal and the Director of Assessment, Technology, and Student Affairs. Prior to that, he was the Middle School Principal at Peru Central School District for two years, and the Assistant Principal at Peru Junior-Senior High for one year. He began his career as a high school counselor at the Northeastern Clinton Central School in Champlain, NY, where he served for eight years. Berry earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and a Master of Science in Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University at Albany for Education Administration. He holds NYS School District Administrator (SDA) credential and completed the Future Superintendents Academy Program.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER

Pre K–Sarah Starzec; Kindergarten–Nadalie Mason;     First Grade – Edward Hovey; Second Grade – Connor Moulton

K-2 GOAL PROGRAM

On Thursday, Sept. 22nd the K-2 children were visited by Dax, the mascot of the Adirondack Phantoms Hockey team.  Along with Stacy the MC, he presented their GOAL (Get Out and Live) program.  This program stresses healthy eating, exercising and limiting screen time.  The children were asked to keep track of their eating and their exercising for the next two weeks.  Then on November 8th, two of the hockey players, Jon and Ty came to school to read to each grade level and to answer questions.  After the readings, Dax helped Mrs. Pike, the program coordinator to pass out certificates to the 77 students who completed the tracking.  Thanks go out to Dax, Stacy, Jon and Ty for sharing a great program with our students as well as to Mr. Baker and the teachers for supporting the program.

PK-2 MEMORY BOOK

For the first time ever! The HL Yearbook Club will be selling H-L MEMORY BOOKS!  Memory Books will feature HLCS students in Grades Pre-K – 2.  Portraits, Activities, Events and Every Day Life of our PK-2 Students. What a great Memory Keeper!  Memory Books cost only $20.00 including tax and can be purchased in the H-L Yearbook room at the high school or in the elementary office. For more info please call 696-2112 X 116.  Elementary students will not be in our regular yearbook. They will be proudly displayed in the Memory Book only.

YOUTH WRESTLING

Under the Direction of Mr. Gary Braham, H-L Pee Wee wrestling started January 3^rd.  Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45-6:00 pm.  To sign up see Mr. Braham at one of the practices at the middle school small gym for students in grades 2-8.

YOUTH BASKETBALL

The District will be offering Saturday Youth Basketball under the direction of Mr. David Diamond.  Basketball skills will be taught at the Stuart M. Townsend Middle School in the small and large gym.  Grades 2-3 start at 8 am sharp and end at 9:00 am each Saturday through February 18th.  Practice for Grades 4-6 starts at 9:15 am and ends at 10:15 am.

3-5 WINTER CONCERT

The Winter Concert for Grades 3-5 has been re-scheduled for February 15^th at 7:00 pm in the HS Auditorium.

DISTRICT WEBSITE

Under the direction of Network Coordinator for the District, Mr. Scot Carpenter, you can access the following formation on our website: information from the Elementary School, Stuart M. Townsend Middle School, High School, sporting events, practice schedules, bus routes and times, employment information, Board of Education information, a sex offender link, meal menus, school closings, school policies, parent portal program, guidance information and much more.  Visit us at www.hlcs.org.  Sex offender notices can also be viewed in each school building at the main office.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

On, Thursday, January 12^th, we will be co-hosting our annual College Financial Aid Night for the parents of students who will be attending college during the 2012-2013 school year. Students, of course, are encouraged to participate.  This workshop will focus primarily on helping participants complete the necessary forms to file for financial aid.  Kaitlyn Baxter, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Siena College, will conduct the workshop.  Ms. Baxter will guide participants through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and TAP (New York’s Tuition Assistance Program) and will be available to answer questions about the financial aid process in general.  Again this year, we will be joining parents and students from Corinth High School. The meeting will be held at 6:30 PM at the CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY.

The Hadley-Luzerne Board of Education offered Berry a 3-year contract with a salary of $115,000. The contract also calls for Berry to pay 20% of his health insurance premium. Berry is expected to start his new position on July 1, 2012.

Both Berry and Hadley-Luzerne Interim Superintendent William Scott will remain in their respective positions for the duration of the school year to maintain continuity for the students.

“After a thoughtful, thorough search process, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Berry to our school community,” Board President Duane Moulton said. “We believe he is a good fit for our rural community, and the Board and I are looking forward to working with him.”

“During the interview process, I became very impressed with the Hadley-Luzerne school community,” Berry said. “I am looking forward to working with a dedicated school board, faculty, and staff who are focused on providing all students with an excellent education. I look forward to getting to know the community and helping them maintain quality academic programs, respond to difficult economic times, and offer children the best possible education.”

Paul Berry has been with the Galway Central School District since 2003 as Middle School Principal and the Director of Assessment, Technology, and Student Affairs. Prior to that, he was the Middle School Principal at Peru Central School District for two years, and the Assistant Principal at Peru Junior-Senior High for one year. He began his career as a high school counselor at the Northeastern Clinton Central School in Champlain, NY, where he served for eight years. Berry earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and a Master of Science in Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University at Albany for Education Administration. He holds NYS School District Administrator (SDA) credential and completed the Future Superintendents Academy Program.

Congratulations to Ruth Couture who won the Laptop drawing.  This was a fundraiser held by the 6^th grade for their Bronx Zoo Trip, the ticket sold by Mike Parkhurst

MATH ACHIEVEMENT

Mrs. Kathleen McGinnis and Mrs. Heather Davis present a math estimation activity every month for the Pre- K-2 students.  The October winners were:

Pre K: Daniel Deuel, K: Nadalie Mason, 1^st Grade: Austin Lathers and 2^nd Grade: Gavin Peters

The November winners were:

Pre K: Isabelle Cook, Kindergarten: Gabrielle Graham

1^st Grade:  Christian Tyler and 2^nd Grade:  Emily Gale

SHARING IS CARING

The Sharing is Caring Program is underway again in the UPK-2 wing.   It is our 8th year! New toys are being accepted until December 14^th.  The committee consists of Mrs. Heather Davis, Mrs. Julia Bradley, Mrs. Audrey Elliott, and Mrs. Kathleen McGinnis. We are off to a great start!  For more information call the elementary office at 696-2112 x101.

THERAPY DOGS AT HADLEY-LUZERNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Reading with therapy dogs visit Mrs. Winnek and Mrs. Cook’s first grade class every Thursday afternoon for 45 minutes to provide a relaxed setting for students to practice reading and gain self-confidence.  The dogs present a non-threatening atmosphere which has been researched to show improvement in student’s reading abilities and skills.

The student reads a book aloud to a dog for 10 minutes at their own reading level.  While they are reading, other students work on reading with adult volunteers, listening skills on the computer, and study spelling and sight words.

NEW LOCAL AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR

VISITS

HL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Amanda Schaffer, author, and Matt Ostrom, illustrator of “Dog Gone Confused” will visit the K-2 building on December 9^th to share their love and knowledge of writing, reading, and illustrating and show how they develop and create stories and illustrations

NHS BLOOD DRIVE

The Hadley-Luzerne High School National Honor Society is working with the American Red Cross to sponsor a Blood Drive on Friday, December 16, 2011.  The drive will be held in the George Doherty Gymnasium at the High School from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on December 16.  Please contact Mr. Scanlan in the High School Guidance Office at 696-2112 Ext 115 to schedule an appointment.  Walk-ins will be accommodated as permitted by the schedule.  PLEASE GIVE BLOOD.  WE NEED YOU!

PK-2 MEMORY BOOK

For the first time ever! The HL Yearbook Club will be selling H-L MEMORY BOOKS!  Memory Books will feature HLCS students in Grades Pre-K – 2.  Portraits, Activities, Events, and Every Day Life of our PK-2 Students. What a great Memory Keeper!  Memory Books cost only $20.00 including tax and can be purchased in the H-L Yearbook room at the high school or in the elementary office. For more info please call 696-2112 X 116.  Elementary students will not be in our regular yearbook. They will be proudly displayed in the Memory Book only.

SAGA CITY

The Saga City students are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one of nine fantastic baskets.  The cost is only a dollar a ticket.  If you have not been asked by a student to make a donation for a chance to win, but are interested in doing so, please stop by the high school office.  The drawing will be held on December 20th.  These theme baskets make a wonderful gift and all proceeds help support our students leaving for Saga City on June 25th, 2012.  For more information call 696-2112 x105.

YEARBOOKS

You can now purchase your 2012 yearbook on-line at HLCS.org or in any school building main office!

YOUTH BASKETBALL

The District will be offering Saturday Youth Basketball under the direction of Mr. David Diamond.  Basketball skills will be taught at the Stuart M. Townsend Middle School in the small and large gym.  Grades 2-3 start at 8 am sharp and end at 9:00 am each Saturday starting December 17^th through February 18th.  Practice for Grades 4-6 starts at 9:15 am and ends at 10:15 am.

HLHS HONORS LIST FOR 1^ST QUARTER – NOVEMBER 2011

12^th  Grade: High Honors –  Girard Bailey, Marco Boaro, Lauren Eckard, Khanachai Kittisorayut, Samantha Murray, Elizabeth Spelter, Megan Weis;

Honor Roll – Jonathan Allen, Cheyenne Bala, Chelsea Bourdeau, Dustin Cameron, Scott Combs, Katelyn Hickok, Joseph  Marciano, Devin Waite, Michelle Woodcock;

Honorable Mention – Brandon Allen, Harry Bala, Elissa Bennett, Marina Bennett, James Bogdan, Scott Bosford, Ashleigh Bourdeau, William Frankson, Nicholas Harper, Rachel Hayslette, Katie Mae Horn, Lindsey Houman, Kelsee Monroe, David Penree, Kayla Reynolds, Sage Scofield, Emily Sloma, DanaLee Smith;

11^th Grade: High Honors – Marriah Allen, Shelby Backus, Sequoya Fitzpatrick, Brianna Streeter;

Honor Roll – John Bice, Wolfgang Celentano-Schmitt, Darren Cirillo, Matthew Hay, Emily Heald, Jeffrey Heller, Kathleen McLean, Lucille Meyer, Joseph Plante, Cory Saheim, Michaela Trackey, Kassondra Tremaine, Shane White, Beyanca Wood;

Honorable Mention – Briana Allen, Sabrina Allen, Devin Ball, Jesse Ball, Karen Beltran, Bryce Bradley, Mackenzie Caldwell, Taylor Coratolo, Katerina Croissant, Joseph Gilbert, Tyler Granger, Angelica Halsey, Catlynn Hughes, Gabrielle Imbarrato, Eryca Johnson, Stephanie Maille, Kayleigh Mayer, Nicholas Novotarski, Christopher Penree, Ryan Plummer, James Romer, Victoria Saam, Eric Shiel, Megan Silva, Brittany Tennant, Kaitlynn Woodcock;

10^th  Grade: High Honors – Savannah Heller, Ashley Leemans, Shannon Murphy, Amanda Powers, Rachel Powers,  Anneliese Schorpp-Dettmann, William Scofield, Megan Tracy;

Honor Roll – Keeana Benway, Alex Cross, Briana Dalaba, Hunter Edwards, Colby Gilbert, Taylor Hay, Bailey Peters, Leah Squicciarini, Christopher VonSzilassy;

Honorable Mention – Isabella Allen, Nicole Allen, Olivia Austin, Brandon Ball, Theodore Bauer, Brianna Beckett, Clay Beltran, Aston Boggs, Kody Bosford, Kiersten Caldwell, Jennifer Davenport, Frank Mosher, Nicholas Nieto, Nicole Peek, Alexandra Smith, Fotini Stathopoulos, Dalton Visscher, Benjamin Wood;

9^th Grade: High Honors – Erin Anderson, Jesse DeMarsh, Zoe Fuerst, Kylie Shufelt;

Honor Roll – Adam Fuerst, Alexander Gilbert, Tiffany Locke, Kaitlin Milligan, Leila Silburn, Marianna VandenBogaard, Christopher Walker, Trista Zawartkay;

Honorable Mention – Johnathan Allan, Thomas Johnson, Macie McGuire, Aurora Meyer, Robert Sehlmeyer

SMTMS HONORS LIST FOR 1^ST QUARTER – NOVEMBER 2011

8^th  Grade:  High Honors – Scott Broekhuizen, Delbert Clement, Tiani DeBlois, Savannah Edwards, Jaynie Ellis, Kiernan Fitzpatrick, Callie Kader, Kaliegh Moulton, Julia Spelter, Anna Waterhouse, Sabrina Ziegler; Honor Roll –Ashley Baer, Remi  Baker, Anthony Coppola, Makenzie Ellis, Nicole Emrick, Cheyenne Gebo, Hailey Harris, Pearl Howie, Jordanne Keller, MacKenna MacGregor, Kelsey  Moulton, James O’Neil, Gabrielle Rose, Hunter Scofield, Larissa Skaradosky, Meaghan Stanley; Honorable Mention – Brandon Bennett, Drew Cirillo,  Gary Roberts, Derek Visscher, KyanVoronovich, Sophia Wood;

7^th Grade:  High Honors – Skyler Archambeault, Ryan Beaury, Brittany Carpenter, Danielle Clement, Rebecca Daniels, Kyle Frenette, Alexandra Samson;

Honor  Roll – Josie Allen, Cherokee Bala, Travis Bogdan, Anthony Caradonna, Jason Hoffman, Patrick Kenny, Rachael Mahoney, Marisa Mayer, Darian Moulton, Cody Patnode, Otto Schorpp-Dettmann, Rhiannon Schorpp-Dettmann, Jon Schreiner, Sable Shippee, Matthew Waterhouse, Bruce Weiss;

Honorable Mention – Autumn Burns, Alexandra DeMarsh, Veronica Howe, Reagan Kelley, Kylee Lamb, Bianca Lugo, Shaylin McGowan, Madelyn Morehouse, Brittney Moulton, Taylor Necatera, Nicholas Ward, Brittany Wood, Rachel Ziegler;

6^th  Grade:  High Honors – Mackenzie Jerome;

Honor Roll – Gloria Berg, Ryan Brooks, Jackson Diamond, Brenden Elmore, Caitlyn Fuss, Nathaniel Hartley, Reice Hayes, Jenna Kader, Michelle Locke, Isabella Melillo, Michael Parkhurst, Maya Parsons, Carter Springer, Desiree Thomas, William  Winslow;

Honorable Mention – Katarina  Ball, Alexis Bourdeau, Valerie Coppola, Kendan DeBlois, Kaley Ellis, Shamus Fraser, Cassy Guilder, Cody Hayes, Victoria Jensen, Caitlynn Kelly, Katlyn Petteys, William Stanley, Devin Weiss;

5^th  Grade: High Honors –Erik Schreiner;

Honor Roll – Caeleigh Boggs, Sean Brosnan, Macie Clarke, Amanda Cook, Tanner DeMarsh, Rheanna Fleming, Emily Johnson, Peyton Lent, Delaney Moulton, Kassidy Plummer, Jessica Skelly, Cody York;

Honorable Mention –Keira Baird, Sage Brouillette, Emilie Combs, Sarah Corliss, Andrew Deierlein, Brent Gebo, Jennah Keeley, Delaney Locke, Kendra Mason, Ashley Pacyna, Elizabeth Peelor, Reese Wheaton, Samantha Zaugg

4^th  Grade:  High Honors – Regan Baker, Jeremy Caradonna, Mia Carbery, Lilah Lugo, Shannon Price;

Honor Roll – Joshua Bala, Austin Bover, Niamh Doherty, Vivian Fisher, Azalea Gardner, Chad Harris, Blake Mattison, Charlotte Sanchez, Matthew Williams

Honorable Mention – Michael Allan, Luke Barrett, John Buskey-Bouchard, Jonathan Coppola, Michelle Corlew, Mya Darrah, Arianna Davenport, Alivia Deuel, Jessica Deuel, Dawson Dunn, Michael Fuss, Gavin Gadway, Britany Guilder, Austin Kelly, Azriel Mack, Daniel McMahon, Kyle Millis, Alyssa Starzec

BOOK FAIR/BREAKFAST WITH SANTA/VENDOR FAIR

It’s that time of year again!

The PTSA will continue hosting the Scholastic Book Fair, thru Saturday December 3rd. The schedule is:

Thursday, Dec. 1^st, 8:15 am – 12:00 Noon

Friday, Dec. 2^nd, 8:15 am – 1:30 pm

Saturday, Dec. 3^rd, (Breakfast with Santa) 8:00 am–1:00 pm

The Class of 2013 will be hosting the Holiday Vendor’s Fair Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 8 AM to 1 PM

Vendors please Contact Pat Lewandowski at 696-2112 ext. 109 to reserve a spot at our Holiday Vendor’s Fair.

NHS BLOOD DRIVE

The Hadley-Luzerne High School National Honor Society is working with the American Red Cross to sponsor a Blood Drive on Friday, December 16, 2011.  The drive will be held in the George Doherty Gymnasium at the High School from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on December 16.  Please contact Mr. Scanlan in the High School Guidance Office at 696-2112 Ext 115 to schedule an appointment.  Walk-ins will be accommodated as permitted by the schedule.  PLEASE GIVE BLOOD.  WE NEED YOU!