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New Signs
"The
Chateaugay Central School FFS chapter has made 14 signs in the past
for Oswegatchie Educational Center. Upon visiting the camp in the
fall for a leadership conference we were asked to make a new sign
for the entrance to the camp. With many improvements mad to the camp
they felt it was time for a new and improved sign, The camp donated
the wood to make the sign that is 4 feet by 8 feet. Our chapter also
donated the rest of the wood and other materials needed. The sign
was fiber glassed sand painted to water proof it so it it not
damaged by the weather. In two weeks we plan to take the sign to the
camp and install it for all to see. We hope the sign welcomes many
children for many years to come." - Emily Jackson.
Photos
Senior Trip
The Class of 2008 is seeing their final days fly by and now that the senior trip is completed, the realization is setting in for most that the end is near. Lisa Pratt dropped off her memory card this morning with a ton of pictures to share. There are many pictures of monkeys and other animals, as well as some great shots from the zoo. If anyone else has any they want to share please drop off your memory card, your camera, a CD or email them. Thanks for sharing. Pictures
And the winner is....
The
Class of 2009 and the community of Chateaugay. The Class of 2009 won
by raising so much money from a packed house and the community won
by being treated to a long night full of wonderful performances.
There were 11 acts along with many skits spearheaded by emcee Tony
Lamica. In the end it was the pairing of Shawn Douglas and Malone
student friend Nick (billed as Metal Frost) who won the night. Oour
own Shay Mailloux and Kyle Demers came in third followed by The
Skipping Stones band (John Peterson, Jeff Robinson and Ben
Trombley). Thanks goes out to all the performers, special guests and
the judges (Mr. Walrath, Ms. Pickering and Ms. Smith). There were
far too many highlights from the evening to point anything out but I
know I was amazed to see Drew Boyea dancing along with Cory Spoor,
Andrew Gadway, and Blake Parmeter. I also liked the little break
dancing moves from Coach Boyea. I also have give a nod to Isaac
Kinney for the cat jokes. It was a great night. Congrats to the
Class of 2009, Mrs. Swanston and Mr. Lamica for a great show.
Pictures
Mock Crash
It
is always an emotional experience when the mock crash is presented
and this year was no exception. Many thanks to all the volunteers,
the student participants and Mrs. Johnston for helping put it all
together. There are many pictures in this section, but some are a
little gruesome. Even though the event is staged, the presentation
looks and feels pretty real.
Pictures - WARNING - SOME OF THE PICTURES ARE
VERY REALISTIC AND GRAPHIC
Color Wars
After
looking at the mock crash photos you may need something a little
more fun. Just before the April vacation students in grades 7-12
participated in the color wars. This Student Council sponsored event
pits the students in different grades against each other in some fun
games like knock-out, tug-of-war and more. The Junior class won the
day with a strong showing in each event.
Pictures
Science Olympiad trip
From
Mrs. Harrigan - "The Division B Science Olympiad team recently took
time out of their spring break to participate at the state level.
The competition was held at SUNY New Paltz. It was a great learning
experience for students to see how top teams around the state
performed. Students especially learned a lot about designs from many
of the different vehicles that were built and tested. The weather
was great! The students had an enjoyable experience, while learning
a great deal." -
Pictures
Very cool indeed
I probably should post this in my blog, but I also want to make sure everyone sees this. I am pretty good with numbers, but this guy is amazing. Enjoy
Science Olympiad
Students placed 3rd in the Division B Science Olympiad held @ SUNY Potsdam on Saturday, March 15th. The team was selected to move on to the state level competition held @ SUNY New Paltz April 11th and 12th. Students tested their skill and knowledge in a variety of events ranging from amphibians & reptiles to labs and planetariums, as well as testing a number of devices they had built. Students competing: Morgan Legacy, Meaghan Wood, Ben Roulston, Greg Holmes, Matthew Swanston, Katelyn Legacy, Marc Lambert, Jessica Burl, Stephen Bernier, Nikki Cooke-Paige, Jason Lawrence, and Laura Stewart. Pictures - Thanks to Ms. Nemier for reminding me about this neat picture service.
OAS
I never did get any information about these photos but I decided to post them anyway in a slightly different way. I think you will like it.
Spanish Love Song
I think this may be romantic...maybe not...you decide
Pep Overdose
I
am all full of pep. With a dash of spirit. The Student Council
sponsored a Spirit Day event Thursday afternoon complete with a
cheering demonstration, a game of knockout and some 10 minute mini
games. I think Zach Peck and Lauren LaBare won the knockout game,
the faculty men beat the JV Boys, the faculty women beat the Senior
Girls' (with one junior) team and half the cheerleaders beat the
other half. There were some special cheerleaders helping out the
regular squad and the afternoon ended with Mr. Breault leading the
students in a massive cheer. The event was scheduled to give the
varsity teams some momentum as they move into the payoff season. I
grabbed a
few pictures and so
did Emily.
Science Olympiad
From
Mrs. Gratto - "The Chateaugay Central School Science Olympiad high
school team completed successfully at Clarkson University this past
weekend. A total of 15 teams were present for the competition.
Events included lab in chemistry, physics, biology, astronomy, rocks
and minerals, oceanography, robot ramble and more. The team placed
7th overall and won the SPIRIT AWARD. Cassondra Whyte and Margaret
Empsall placed 1st and 3rd in the events respectfully. Cassy and
Amanda Wilcox also took 2nd in the boomilever. Congratulations to
the entire team. A super job.
Pictures
Food Fight
Not
really, but it grabs your attention right? - "Mrs. Simonsen's French
class celebrated "Le Chandeleur", a French religious holiday
commemorated on February 2nd each year. To appropriately celebrate
Chandeleur, the classes played a Crepe throwing game. The object of
the game was to catch the crepe in the very center of their paper
plate, but they were not allowed to flip or jiggle the crepe to try
to reposition it. Each student tried a different technique, but only
one could be "le/la gagnant(e)"! Bonne fete!" I think some of those
words are made up....hmmmm...pictures
Spanish Projects
Not really sure what I have here but there are some great pictures from Mrs. Swanston's Spanish class. It appears that there were some skits performed recently. Looks like a fund day. Pictures
12 Angry Men
Recently
students in grades 7-12 were treated to an amazing performance of
"12 Angry Men". The locally renowned Pendragon Theatre group
supplied the talent. Thanks to Mrs. Stumpf for helping provide this
entertainment and thanks to all the performers for such an amazing
morning. (Thanks also to the students who helped pack up the truck
after the scow.)
Pictures
Romeo and Juliet
It has become a grand tradition. Mrs. Allen's students presented their Romeo and Juliet projects recently. They included posters, lego sets and much more. Pictures
Linerider
Mr. Jaggers (and many others need this program) so I am trying to post it here for you to use. Right click HERE and save the file to your desktop then run the program. I hope it works.
Spanish project
Mrs. Swanston's Spanish V class were pleased to invite Mrs. Smith's and Mrs. Flaherty's 1st grade classes to make Ojos de Dios. The children worked hard to make these Christmas Ornaments. ¡Qué diversión! Pictures
Door Decorating Contest
Mrs.
Johnston said that this was one of the best contests in many years
with a lot of participating classes and several beautiful doors. But
someone has to win. This year Mr. Miller's door won first place and
Mr. Walley's door came in second place. We have pictures of all the
doors
HERE and a behind the scenes look at the
winning door
HERE. Congratulations to all the winners and
all the participants for making the hallways look a little brighter
this morning. The elementary students touring the hallways
enjoyed all of your hard work.
Drama in Biology
From Mrs. Gratto - "Drama in biology? Yes! Students in my class performed skits to demonstrate cellular energy process. This helped them better understand the concepts of photosynthesis (converting sunlight into energy) and ATP (Adenine Tr. Phosphate). All life requires these processed for living. It was fun." She also took the pictures.
Have your DNA and eat it too!
I
am not certain I want credit for the headline so I will blame Mrs.
Gratto since she sent it to me. Anyway, here is the story: Seventh
graders have been hard at work in Mrs. Gratto's and Mrs. Harrigan's
science classes learning about cell reproduction and genetic traits.
They recently made edible models of DNA using licorice and
marshmallows. It was a tasty learning experience.
Pictures - Once again food was made and eaten
and all I get is the chance to report it.
Mentoring
From
Mrs. Jaggers - "The mentoring program is officially up and running.
Take a look at this year's awesome group. We are looking forward to
a year full of fun activities."
Pictures
A few lost Halloween photos
These may hurt your eyes...proceed with caution. Pictures
Cleaning up your mess
On Friday, November 2, 2007, members of the Science Club hit the road to pick up the trash. As part of the Adopt-A-Highway program and students worked on picking up roadside garbage along Route 374. The group collected nearly 20 bags full of trash. They were all treated to a pizza party after for their efforts. Pictures
Creating Skulls
Students
in Mrs. Swanston's 7th Grade Spanish class spent some time in Mrs.
Gardiner's room working on Dia d los Muertos (Day of the
Dead) skulls. The annual celebrations are held November 1st and 2nd.
The sugar on the skulls represents the sweetness of life, while the
skull signifies that the body has passed on. The sugar skulls are
colorful and bright and are used in altars to honor loved ones who
have passed away.
Pictures
Halloween Contest
Although
there were fewer contestants than in previous years, there were
still some amazing costumes and skits on display at the annual
Halloween Costume contest. The event is sponsored by the Student
Council and prizes were awarded in 4 categories. Eddie Layton
and Derek Dupee won for most original, Ben Leach won for best
costume, "The Flintstones" won for best skit (Danielle Swanston,
Brianna Stark, Michelle Swanston and Emily Jackson) and "Salt-N-Pepa"
were the best dressed staff member award winners. (Miss Peryea and
Miss Nemier). Check back later for the parade pictures.
Costume Contest Pics
Senior Play
One
of the major fundraising efforts for the Senior Class is the annual
Senior Play. Every year the play provides some solid laughs and
amazing performances. This year was no exception. "Switching
Principals" was the title of this year's presentation under the
direction of Miss Pickering and Miss Nemier. As with every
performance a few students left their mark. This year the two leads,
Kimberly Johnston and Thomas Jackson, carried the play very well,
leaving us all hoping for more in the musical. All performers, many
who do not normally appear on stage, did a great job. The Class of
2008 wants to thank all who participated and all who supported the
weekend performances.
Pictures
Opening Day Games
For a refreshing change the senior class did not cheat. They did not win either, but they went out with dignity. The juniors won in what was the closest competition in many years. The basketball shoot-out was also very close and took a long time to finish. It was the only event the seniors were able to win. Izzy Dizzy was a hit as always. Now it is time to get busy. Many thanks to the members of Student Council, especially Mrs. Johnston for her organization and Mr. Gugliotta for acting as the host. Welcome back. Pictures
7th Grade Orientation
It has become a tradition, and for brothers and sisters, a bit of a competition. The 7th grade students at CCS reported for school one day early for a special orientation day. They were given a chance to meet their teachers, learn their way around the building, find their lockers and more. After a special cook out lunch the students were divided into teams and tried their luck at many special team building stations. From Mr. Legacy falling into their arms, to Mr. Walley convincing some students that his white sneakers turned black from the nuclear waste the students learned had a great day. Welcome to Middle School/High School. Pictures
A Message from your Student Council President
"Welcome back for the new school year. I hope
everyone had an enjoyable summer and is looking forward to a great
school year at CCS. In keeping with our school spirit, strive to do your best
in whatever activities you participate in. I hope you make the
most of your junior high and high school years. Get involved
and create some awesome memories.
Lt's make 2007-2008 a great school year. If you have any
suggestions for Student Council days or different ideas on ways to
improve our school, don't hesitate to let one of the members know.
Thanks for your continued support." - Lauren LaBare
High School Principal - Mr. Breault
Student Handbook
You can help
As always you can help by sending in stories, pictures and information about events important to the school and our students. Drop off your memory card, email a story, or stop by and see Mr. Trombley to have your item added to the website.