Congratulations to Delilah Griger and Kyle Meyer for being recognized at the Section 3 Scholar Athlete Dinner last night.
After sending and receiving letters since last September from Cooperstown Central School graduating Seniors, the CCS 6th Graders finally met their pen pals from the high school. On a beautiful afternoon, students gathered around the playground and shared stories, ice cream and laughter as they talked about their letters and continued to build friendships. This is the second year the pen pal project has been in place with Mrs. Burke-Sciallo’s Senior English students and Mrs. Garcia’s 6th Grade students. For more information about, please contact rburk-sciallo@cooperstowncs.org or dgarcia@cooperstowncs.org.
Inductees to the Cooperstown Central School Chapter of National Honor Society were honored at the Spring Induction Dinner last week. Twenty new members were inducted this Spring as CCS celebrated the four pillars of membership including scholarship, leadership, service and character. For more information about the CCS Chapter of NHS, please contact CCS Advisor Monica Wolfe at mwolfe@cooperstowncs.org.
CCS 5th Grade Students: Due to rainy weather predictions for Tues 6/11, please note that the field trip scheduled for the Biological Field Station will be rescheduled to Wednesday, June 12. For questions, please contact ehanson@cooperstowncs.org.
CCS Jr./Sr. High SPRING CONCERT THIS WEEK! Our CCS student instrumentalists, vocalists and faculty have been working hard to celebrate music in our schools. Don't miss the CCS Jr./Sr. Spring Concert on Tuesday, June 11th at 7pm in the CCS Sterling Auditorium. For more information, please contact the CCS Music Department and Kerri Hogle at khogle@cooperstowncs.org or Tim Iversen at tiversen@cooperstowncs.org.
REMINDER: This week the CCS Leadership Training for Athletes will host the 2019 Cooperstown 5K Color Run/Walk on Thursday, June 13, 2019. The race will begin at 3:30pm on the CCS Track. Bring your friends and family and make your way through several color splash stations around the CCS campus. Cross the finish line back on the CCS track to celebrate with friends. This event is organized by the CCS Leadership Training for Athletes and all proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Register online at http://bit.ly/Coop5KColorRunWalk or register on-site at 3pm. For more information, please contact CCS Advisor, Monica Wolfe at mwolfe@cooperstowncs.org.
Due to the Baseball team playing in the Final 4 on Friday, the Cooperstown All Sports Banquet will be moving to Monday, June 17 with dinner starting at 5:30pm and awards to follow at 7pm.
Cooperstown wins a big thriller by coming back and scoring 4 runs in the top of the 7th to claim the Class C Regional title. Unbelievable.
About to get started at NYSEG Stadium vs Tioga. Let’s go Coop!
CCS Varsity Track & Field outdoor teams completed a very successful season at NYSPHSAA State Qualifiers last weekend in Syracuse, NY. CCS Track & Field Teams are lead by CCS Social Studies Faculty Josie Rusk along with Coach Mike Croft.
Friday, June 7, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Varsity Track & Field outdoor teams finished up their season at NYSPHSAA State Qualifiers last weekend in Syracuse, NY.
The CCS Varsity Girls Track & Field team finished the season with a CSC D3 League title and placed 2nd in the NYSPHSAA Class C Championships. Seven CCS athletes from the girls team were named CSC League All-Stars (Abby Ford, Ireland Gable, Kara Gildea, Nora Jensen, Ashley Kiuber, Hannah Rathbone and Sam Vezza) along with two Runners-Up (Sarah Johnson and Riley Jubar). CCS Varsity Girls Track & Field congratulates Seniors Baleigh Behan, Surya Daniel, Katie Martin and Sarah Parr, all from the CCS Class of 2019.
The CCS Varsity Boys Track & Field team finished the season with the following League Champions: 4x400 Relay Team (Johnson, Lytel, Pullyblank and Stengler-Hensen), 400 meter (Sam Lytel), and Long Jump (Isaiah Johnson). NYSPHSAA Section 3 C1 Champions include: 4x400 Relay Team (Johnson, Lytel, Pullyblank and Stengler-Hensen), 400 meter (Sam Lytel), Long Jump (Isaiah Johnson) and Pole Vault (Isaiah Johnson). The 4x400 team went on to take 4th place and Sam Lytel placed 3rd in the 400 meter run at the NYSPHSAA State Qualifier meet.
Friday, June 7, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Leadership Training for Athletes hosted their 2019 Appreciation Breakfast this week to celebrate CCS staff, coaches, administrators, and community volunteers who support CCS Athletics throughout the year. Guests enjoyed a delicious early morning breakfast organized and administered by CCS Varsity Athletes to demonstrate gratitude and appreciation for adults who support our CCS Athletic programs. For more information about CCS Leadership Training for Athletes, please contact CCS Physical Education Faculty Monica Wolfe at mwolfe@cooperstowncs.org.
Friday June 7, 2019 - Cooperstown Central School students from Shannon Merwin’s American Sign Language Class have been working weekly with CCS Elementary 1st Grade students and faculty to teach American Sign Language through music. On Thursday June 6, CCS 1st Grade students performed before the entire CCS Elementary School and celebrated their newly developed skills in American Sign Language as they sang “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman. Many thanks to the CCS High School ASL students and faculty who collaborated with the 1st Grade team of Sue Bergene, Lindsay Hayes and Kim Wooden.
June 7, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Fourth Grade students and faculty at Cooperstown Elementary School have been busy the past several weeks as they visited regional historic sites and studied NY State history through hands-on experience with museum and county professionals.
Hanford Mills Museum:
CCS 4th Grade students traveled to Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, NY to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the communities of Central New York. CCS Students explored several buildings at the museum including the 1909 home of the Hanford Family and a wood mill powered by water. The overwhelming favorite experience was reported to be the turning of the large water wheel and the resulting power that was spread to various belts and pulleys throughout the mill.
The Farmers' Museum:
19th Century daily life activities were the focus of CCS 4th Grade students during their visit to The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Students explored the various buildings and agriculture in the village to gain a better understanding of rural and village life through demonstrations and interpretive exhibits. Each student participated in a workshop in which they created an item from the time period of the village. A sampling of these Items include hooks forged in the blacksmith shop, pouches from a sewing class, and lip balm from the pharmacy.
Otsego County Courthouse & Buildings:
The Otsego County Courthouse and County Buildings visit was an opportunity for CCS 4th Grade students to learn about the work of their local government. A stop in the courtroom included a mock trial in which students were given the roles of the various individuals involved in a regular court case. Students spent some time in the 911 call center and learned about the steps taken to help community members who need emergency assistance. The students were also given the opportunity to practice putting out a fake flame, and talk about the proper steps to take should they find themselves in an emergency situation. Finally, the children acted as county representatives while on a stop in the County Board room, and learned about the steps taken to both discuss and vote on legislation.
With great appreciation for all that our regional historic sites offer, the CCS 4th Grade Faculty of Nina Burke, Susan Clark, and Ann Reis thank all of those involved in our recent immersion trips.
Thursday, June 6, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Elementary School celebrated the 2019 Kathleen Galland-Bennett 3rd Grade Track Meet on Wednesday, June 5 as the entire grade participated in a complete track and field contest designed to achieve the goals of having fun, developing sportsmanship and learning about the sport of track and field. CCS Physical Education teachers Bud Lippitt and Matt Hulbert, along with CCS 3rd Grade team of teachers Bridget Bertram, Nicole Carey, Emily Huston and Ann Szwejbka joined all students in honoring their former colleague Kathleen Galland-Bennett who battled cancer with bravery, sportsmanship and fitness.
Cooperstown will take on Tioga this Saturday at 11am for the Class C Regional Championship. The game will be held at the NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton. Come out and support the Hawkeyes.
Cooperstown Central School Elementary 5th Grade students introduced next year’s Elementary School theme - “Don’t Imagine a World of Kindness, Create One”. CCS 5th Grade students celebrated the theme by writing letters to adults who have made a positive impact on their life. Several CCS students read their letters to CCS Staff in attendance at the final monthly school gathering on June 6 and invited recipients up to receive the letter in person.
Thursday June 6, 2019 - The Cooperstown Central School High School English Department hosted Japanese-American poet Phil Kaye last month as students in grades 9-12 enjoyed the opportunity to experience thoughtful and socially relevant poetry. His performance left an emotional impact on both students and faculty in attendance. Kaye also hosted a workshop for 28 students about the process of writing poetry. This program was made possible by the generous support of CFEE, FoMA, the Cooperstown PTA, and Arts in Education. For more information, please contact Angela Eldred, CCS English Department, at aeldred@cooperstowncs.org.
Phil Kaye is a Japanese-American poet who has taught and performed for thousands of students in nineteen countries. His work has been viewed millions of times online and featured in outlets ranging from PBS to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Phil was invited to perform alongside His Holiness, The Dalai Lama for the occasion of his 80th birthday. He is a former teacher of weekly workshops in maximum security prisons and head coordinator of SPACE, a prison arts program. Phil is a National Poetry Slam finalist, and his book, Date & Time, was published in 2018 by Button Poetry.
Our CCS student instrumentalists, vocalists and faculty have been working hard to celebrate music in our schools. Don't miss the CCS Spring Concerts! CCS Elementary School Concert on Thursday, June 6 at 7pm and CCS Jr./Sr. High School Concert on Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm - both at CCS Sterling Auditorium.
Wednesday June 5, 2019 - The Cooperstown Central School English Department hosted Japanese-American poet Phil Kaye last month as students in grades 9-12 had the opportunity to enjoy thoughtful and socially relevant poetry that left an emotional impact on both students and faculty in attendance. Kaye also hosted a workshop for 28 students about the process of writing poetry. This program was made possible by the generous support of CFEE, FoMA, the Cooperstown PTA, and Arts in Education. For more information, please contact Angela Eldred, CCS English Department, at aeldred@cooperstowncs.org.
Phil Kaye is a Japanese-American poet who has taught and performed for thousands of students in nineteen countries. His work has been viewed millions of times online and featured in outlets ranging from PBS to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Phil was invited to perform alongside His Holiness, The Dalai Lama for the occasion of his 80th birthday. He is a former teacher of weekly workshops in maximum security prisons and head coordinator of SPACE, a prison arts program. Phil is a National Poetry Slam finalist, and his book, Date & Time, was published in 2018 by Button Poetry.
