REMINDER: Webinar tonite from 7-8pm. Jennifer Bashant will host "Build the Cognitive Skills your Child Needs to Succeed in School and Life". According to over 40 years of neuroscience research, all challenging behavior can be linked to one or more cognitive skills that are lagging. The five cognitive skills that play a crucial role in behavior are (1) emotion regulation, (2) executive function, (3) cognitive flexibility, (4) language processing and (5) social skills. During this webinar, you will learn about each of these skills, how they contribute to challenging behavior, and what you can do to build these skills. Refer to our website - News for more information.
Greenville will be hosting two sectional basketball games this week. Girls Basketball plays Watervliet tonight at 6:00pm and boys basketball plays Ravena-Coeymans Friday at 6:00pm. We are still under our COVID protocols which limit the number of people allowed at the event. These events are not open to the general public/students. Players, from both schools, are allowed a certain number of spectators per player. Spectators need to be in contact with a player and/or family member to obtain permission to use one of their allowed tickets. If you cannot come and support our Spartans and Lady Spartans in-person, you can watch the games via livestreaming on the NFHS Network (https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/greenville-senior-high-school-greenville-ny). Let's go boys and girls!
MS/HS students are eligible to receive their meals for today through Friday. Use the link below to sign up by 11:00am today. Pick up your meals today (2/16) from Noon to 2:30pm at the back of the High School at door #17. Questions, please call 518-966-5070 x501 or x429. Click on the survey to sign up each MS/HS student: https://forms.gle/DDW99mGav3WxwjJu9
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3D printing happening in the MS/HS library maker space. 6th grader Rhonan Kearsing designed and is now printing the little ducks.
The varsity wrestling team attended Class C Sectionals on Saturday, February 5th and the boys placed as follows:
Connor Aloisi - 5th Place
Sam VanAuken - 6th Place
Eric Heath - 3rd Place
Joseph Davis - 5th Place
Evan Cotter - 6th Place
Devin O'Connor - 4th Place
Jack Van Gordon - 6th Place
Kieran Cullen was crowned the 138 lb Champion. This is Kieran's 3rd Sectional title.
Congratulations to the entire team on a fine showing at the Class C Sectional Tournament. Spartan STRONG!
Greenville CSD will be closed on Friday, February 4th.
Due to the pending storm, all after school activities have been canceled on Thursday, February 3rd.
The 2022 Career Day will again be virtual for Greenville MS/HS. Last year we conducted over 50 interviews to create a database of professional videos. We would like to grow our library and are looking for individuals in a variety of professions who would be willing to participate in a virtual 10 minute one on one interview with a GCS faculty member.
Our goal is to expose students to the wide variety of careers and opportunities out there! The more diverse our list of interviews the better. Based on feedback from students, we are specifically looking for professionals in the following fields (but will interview anyone who is interested!):
- Author
- Art and design
- Athlete
- Florist
- Hunting/fishing
- Interior Designer
- Musician
If you're interested in participating please fill out this quick form.
https://forms.gle/6RA3kbKYp8SGiRer5
Become a Bus Driver at Greenville!
The District now offers paid hourly training ($15.00/hr) to become a bus driver at GCSD. You will be trained by our transportation team which will take approximately 30 hours. After you have been fully trained and have the appropriate license to drive a school bus, you will have the opportunity to become a permanent bus driver or substitute bus driver depending on run availability. To learn more, please contact Mary Judeikis, Transportation Supervisor at 518-966-5070 Ext. 463.
Join Mrs. Fritze on February 10, 2022 to learn more about the International Baccalaureate program and Advanced Placement opportunities. Please note that this event is open to ALL students and families interested in learning more, but will be especially helpful for students currently in grades 9-10. Click this link to learn more and to access the Google Meet link: https://5il.co/14gc6
Grade 4 musicians performing for their classmates!
Grade 6 students completed their volcano projects this week and spent time outside testing them. Ms. Kuhar's student not only learned the science of volcanoes through this project but also developed their skills of collaboration, communication and problem solving! Great work!
HS Bio students had a special guest visitor this week. Adam Tegnander, the Histotechnician Program Director at SUNY Cobleskill visited classes and provided students an opportunity to see and learn about a variety of organs. Thank you Mr. Tegnander!
Today, the library is hosting a Holiday Book Tasting for Mrs. Moylan's 8th grade ELA classes. During the tasting, each student has an opportunity to "taste" books from six different genres. They will walk away with a bookmark that lists the books and genres they liked best!
Today, the library is hosting a Holiday Book Tasting for Mrs. Moylan's 8th grade ELA classes. During the tasting, each student has an opportunity to "taste" books from six different genres. They will walk away with a bookmark that lists the books and genres they liked best!
Scott M. Ellis Elementary School
Greenville CSD - where everyone Learns, Teaches, Belongs! Spartan STRONG!
December 10, 2021
Dear Families,
Thank you to all of the families who attended our (remote) Parent/Teacher Conferences! Although we prefer to visit with parents face-to-face, many parents shared that they appreciated the ability to connect from home or work. We will consider this feedback as we plan future conference days. Teachers were deeply appreciative that so many parents were able to attend. The second day of Parent/Teacher conferences is scheduled for the coming Tuesday, and students in grades K-6 will dismiss at 11:30.
This week children in second grade are writing about their learning as readers. It is great to see students share their ideas about the importance of sounding out their words (phonics) when reading and learning new books!
Our fifth grade students have been applying previously learned math skills to decimal numbers. As older students learn to add, subtract, and round numbers with decimals, they are developing skills that are critical for measurement, comparing values, and of course… using money.
As a reminder, the PTA is holding the Scholastic Book Fair this coming week (your child’s teacher will share what day their class will be visiting the book fair). Parents are invited to shop on Thursday Evening 5:30-7:00pm. Please take advantage of the Scholastic e-wallet so you don’t have to send cash to school with your child.
Also, Caring Kids has started their annual hat and mitten drive. Donations can be made until December 17th. Students are enjoying putting their gifted items on the trees in the main hallway.
We are looking forward to our Winter Concerts on December 21st. We are excited to open our building (for a limited number of guests) for these special events, and we ask families to review all Covid related directions so we can maintain a safe environment for all.
Sincerely,
Peter Mahan
Elementary Principal
The Holiday Card-Making Service Project is having far more success than ever imagined. Over 200 cards have been made for the elderly. Students are excited to spread some joy and holiday cheer this year! Envelopes are being stuffed and sealed with a homemade sticker.
Today, Mrs. Moylan's classes kicked off this year's Holiday Card-Making Event! All week, students will be making cards that will be delivered through Greene County's Meals on Wheels program, as well as being distributed at local Nursing Homes.
FFA will be hosting their annual Open House on Saturday, December 4th from 9:00am to 3:00pm under the white tent located next to the high school. The students have many items available: wreaths, swags, centerpieces, kissing balls and mini gnomes. You may also pick up your pre-orders on Saturday.
Thank you for your support!
Greenville FFA