News Archives - Page #38

Sandy Creek families come together for reading night

With a focus on family, fun and literature, the Sandy Creek Central School District recently held a family reading night featuring Dr. Seuss inspired games and activities.Nearly 150 elementary school students and their parents participated in the event. Families showcased their creativity as they colored characters from Dr. Seuss books, made hats, participated in a reader's theater and assembled...
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Now Accepting Nominees for Wall of Distinction

The Sandy Creek Central School District, will again be accepting nominees for the "Wall of Distinction". "Graduates of distinction" are those who have achieved a high level of prominence in their personal and professional lives and who represent a positive role model to our youth. Candidates must meet the following criteria:• Must have achieved a high level of professionalism and...
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Students compete with adults in Sandy Creek Battle of the Books spinoff

Students in the Sandy Creek Central School District were not the only ones to put their literary knowledge to the test recently, as teachers also stepped up to the plate for a reading challenge. In a spinoff to the Battle of the Books competition, which pits student teams against one another in a literary contest, teachers were able to get in on the action as well. Teams of teachers squared off...
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Sandy Creek middle school students become iron chefs

As part of the consumer science curriculum in the Sandy Creek Central School District, eighth-graders recently showcased their cooking and collaboration skills in an "Iron Chef" competition. Just like the Food Network television show bearing the same name, students in Marissa Paquin's family and consumer science class were given a secret ingredient (apples) to incorporate into their...
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Sandy Creek Presents "No Signs of Intelligent Life"

Have you ever wondered what life might be like for an alien living on earth? The Sandy Creek Central School District presents the play "No Signs of Intelligent Life" by Bryan Starchman on March 13 and 14 at 7 P.M. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors, available at the door; children under 5 are free. As the script describes, "Will these hapless aliens be able to figure out...
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Sandy Creek Students Valentine's Celebration

Sandy Creek Elementary students enjoy hot chocolate in celebration of Valentine's Day. The students say they look forward to the yearly treat and the Valentine's celebration that happens later in the day. 
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Sandy Creek's Cheney advances to state cross country ski competition

Emily Cheney, a junior at Sandy Creek High School will advance to the Cross Country Ski State Championships at Mt. Van Hoevenberg outside of Lake Placid on Feb. 23 and 24. Cheney is a member of the combined Sandy Creek/Camden Cross Country Ski team and led the team to a 3rd place finish in Sectionals at Holland Patent on Feb. 12. Cheney has qualified for the state competition every year since she...
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