News Archives - Page #29

Sandy Creek’s community forum discusses proposed Capital Project

The Sandy Creek Central School District held a community forum on Jan. 17 to share information regarding their proposed Capital Improvement Project. During the forum, Superintendent Kyle Faulkner explained the need to put forth a project saying, A building project is no different than your house, you have to put money into it to keep it from deteriorating. The process began in January of 2017...
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Generosity to Golisano Grows in Sandy Creek District

Lynn Dumas, a third grade student at Sandy Creek Elementary was looking for a way to raise money, so she created what she called fidgets: flour filled balloons that students could squeeze to ease stress or anxiety and help them focus in the classroom. She created the fidgets at home and sold them to her friends and classmates, earning about $20 for her efforts. It’s what she did with the money...
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Thanksgiving Feast celebrates kindness

For decades the last day of school before Thanksgiving Break, first and second graders at Sandy Creek Elementary School have held a Thanksgiving Feast where students can sample some of the foods served at a typical Thanksgiving table. In a celebration of kindness and cooperation, the students dress as Pilgrims and Native Americans to symbolize the first Thanksgiving celebration. The first grade...
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Hands-on Lesson in Moon Phases

Alex Koval, at top of photo, is a practicum student from SUNY Oswego. He has been working in Katherine Sheehan’s Earth Science class at Sandy Creek High School and recently presented a lesson on moon phases. Participating in the hands-on lesson, from left to right are: Tiaira Copenhaver, Aden Goodnough and Roselyn Sprague.
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First Quarter Principal Awards at Sandy Creek Elementary

Sandy Creek Elementary School presented first quarter awards to students at the school based on the Leader in Me seven habits: be proactive, begin with the end in mind, put first things first, think win-win, seek first to understand then to be understood, synergize and sharpen the saw. The awards were presented by Principal Tim Filiatrault to students in two separate ceremonies with parents and...
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OCAY League explores 'Greek' life

Classical Greece is said to be the start of Western Civilization. From language to art, theater to geometry, the Greeks left a lasting legacy. Students from eight school districts across Oswego County came together to test their knowledge of “Greek life.” Students were tested on their knowledge of Greek history and mythology in a series of six quizzes, memorized and recited a poem from the Iliad...
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Make Sense Shop Hosts Thanksgiving Feast

Students and staff at the Make Sense Shop held their annual Thanksgiving Feast to say ‘thank you’ to the districts and their staff who support the program and to provide students an opportunity to showcase their shop and café to district personnel and invited guests. The Make Sense Shop is a learning center operated by the Pulaski Academy and Central Schools, in cooperation with the Camden...
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