All of Ms. Manoli's classes competed with each other to build the longest cantilever structure last Tuesday.
The PBIS Turkey Trot was held last Tuesday, 11/26!
Cairo-Durham Elementary recently held its Parent-Teacher Conference days. It was a great opportunity for teachers and parents to talk about their students!
Don't forget about these upcoming Winter Concerts throughout the District!
Reminder: The Cairo-Durham Elementary Star-Seekers and the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association are hosting a Star Party on Tuesday, December 3 from 6-7:30 pm at the Cairo-Durham Elementary School. The Star-Seekers is an after-school enrichment program for fourth and fifth-grade students, who have been using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to learn about space. The community is invited to come observe the night sky through telescopes and learn from astronomers who will point out additional space objects. Participants will also engage in a few astronomy-related activities. The event is free.
First graders at CDES enjoyed a Thanksgiving feast yesterday!
As a reminder, Cairo-Durham CSD schools will be closed from 11/27 to 11/29 for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy the holiday and safe travels! We'll see everyone on December 2.
Also, the MS/HS will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, December 4, at 11:45am.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break!
Second grade brought the Macy's Thanksgiving parade to CDES!
Angelina Pitcher, a member of the class of 2027 at Cairo Durham High School, has been recognized as the September 2024 Student of the Month. Angelina is involved in various activities. Along with doing gymnastics for seven years, she was a member of the Girl’s volleyball team this fall. Angelina really enjoys reading and is interested in going to Coastal Carolina. After high school, Angelina wants to become a Pediatric nurse. According to her teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Englin, “Angelina is a very smart and kind person. She is hard-working and always doing her best at everything. She is a leader and is always doing her best to help other people.” Here she is pictured with her teacher, Mrs. Jessica Little.
Reminder: The Cairo-Durham Elementary Star-Seekers and the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association are hosting a Star Party on Tuesday, December 3 from 6-7:30 pm at the Cairo-Durham Elementary School. The Star-Seekers is an after-school enrichment program for fourth and fifth-grade students, who have been using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to learn about space. The community is invited to come observe the night sky through telescopes and learn from astronomers who will point out additional space objects. Participants will also engage in a few astronomy-related activities. There will be hot cocoa, a PTA bake sale, and more. The event is free.
The Cairo-Durham Elementary Star-Seekers and the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association are hosting a Star Party on Tuesday, December 3 from 6-7:30 pm at the Cairo-Durham Elementary School. The Star-Seekers is an after-school enrichment program for fourth and fifth-grade students, who have been using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to learn about space. The community is invited to come observe the night sky through telescopes and learn from astronomers who will point out additional space objects. Participants will also engage in a few astronomy-related activities. The event is free.
December breakfast and lunch menus are now available to view: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/cafeteria-menus/254963
This week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week is Julie, and the Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week is Romyn.
Julie participated in all activities, completed her work, waited her turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week!
Julie worked extremely hard in math this week and is always proud of her accomplishments.
Romyn demonstrated respect, responsibility and kindness all week. He also participated in all activities, completed his work, waited his turn patiently, and made safe choices.
Congrats Julie and Romyn! Your teachers are proud.
Ms. Lembo's class enjoyed utilizing their iPads by using the Komo Komo animation-making software during library.
The College in the High School Physics class recently had students measure drag forces.
The students in grade 2 Thompson/Lopez have been working on writing organized paragraphs that include topic sentences, detail sentences, and closing sentences.
During instruction, paragraphs were compared to ice cream sundaes. The topic sentence was the cherry, the details were the ice cream and the closing sentence was the cup or cone. These comparisons were fun and motivating reminders for all students!
Students were excited to make their sundaes in order to reinforce the lessons and celebrate their successes!
Mr. Stein observed one of the writing classes, and students created a special sundae just for him!!!
Great job second graders!
Senior Citizens of the Cairo-Durham School District are invited to the Annual Holiday Concert/Dinner at the Cairo-Durham High School on Wednesday, December 4th! Please RSVP to the High School at (518) 622-8543 by November 30th.
Nominations for the November 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are open and can be submitted at the link below by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process.
Click here ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2q9nfXwRYv7cSUw_bdouBjcdspek0B2VyNasVZr-LvsYNdg/viewform ) to submit a nomination for November 2024!
The High School Sports Awards Ceremony was held recently in front of a large crowd of friends, family, and fans. It was a great night to celebrate our student-athletes and hand out MVP, Coaches Award, and Mustang Pride plaques.
