News Archives - Page #21

Sandy Creek National Junior Honor Society inducts new members

The Sandy Creek Central School District Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society inducted 21 new members into the prestigious organization. The NJHS recognizes students who not only excel in academics, or scholarship, they also look for candidates who are strong leaders, have strong character and exhibit strong service and citizenship in their community and school. Following a welcome by SCCS...
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First Quarter Awards at Sandy Creek Elementary School

Sandy Creek Elementary School held their first quarter Character Awards ceremony where students were honored for exhibiting the character traits promoted by the Leader in Me. The students were recognized in two ceremonies: those in Kindergarten to grade two and grades three through five, by Principal Tim Filiatrault. Parents and family members were invited to witness the students recognition. The...
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Fort Drum Survey

In the near future, parents in the Sandy Creek Central School District will be receiving a letter from Mr. Faulkner regarding your participation in a survey being conducted by Fort Drum. The strength of area educational systems is one factor used by Pentagon leaders in decisions regarding base closures and troop levels in areas around the country. If you received a letter and have a student...
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Sandy Creek students selected for All-County Band and Chorus

Nine students from Sandy Creek were selected and participated in the Oswego County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) All-County Band and Chorus Festival held this past weekend in Hannibal. The students earned the privilege following an audition and recommendation by their music teachers. They joined with the top musical students from around the county for the annual festival. Pictured in front...
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Monster Match brings students together via Distance Learning

A recent Monster Match between students in Heather Wallaces first grade class at Sandy Creek Elementary School and a school in Copiague, NY on Long Island proved that students from very different areas, and backgrounds have more in common than might have been thought. The students connected via a distance learning network facilitated by the DL program at the Center for Instruction, Technology...
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Mindfulness Class Encourages Physical and Emotional Fitness

Sandy Creek High School has a new elective course that brings a wide range of mindfulness to students at the school. Taught by Dori Hathway and Kit Sheehan, the goal of the class is to expose students to techniques that will help them achieve social and emotional growth coupled with physical fitness in a safe and nurturing environment. The class will explore options for well-being that include...
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Share Your Care message resonates with students

Andy Thibodeau recently visited the Sandy Creek Central School District where he shared his Share Your Care message with students and parents in several assemblies. Thibodeau spoke to the elementary, middle and high school students during the day and stayed for a presentation for parents at the start of the Middle Schools Celebration of Learning. His message of caring talked about ways you can...
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