NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District
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Cairo-Durham Elementary School Teacher Sarah Hasbrook Receives Board Certification in Special Education from American Academy of Special Education Professionals
CAIRO, NY, April 4, 2024 – The Cairo-Durham Central School District is proud to announce Cairo-Durham Elementary School teacher Sarah Hasbrook recently received board certification in the field of special education from the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (AASEP), hosted by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).
Following the completion of an extensive set of online training modules in her free time, Hasbrook’s board certification provides national recognition in her ability and dedication to serving all Cairo-Durham Elementary School students.
“Sarah Hasbrook continues to prove herself as a determined staff member in the Cairo-Durham Central School District focused on improving and learning more about her specialized field to reach a wider range of students,” said Cairo-Durham Central School District Superintendent Michael Wetherbee. “The Cairo-Durham Central School District is extremely proud of Sarah Hasbrook’s accomplishment and looks forward to seeing her implementation of what she has learned in the process of becoming board certified.”
Hasbrook, typically seen working on literary skills with Cairo-Durham Elementary School students and finding solutions to obstacles in learning faced by special education students, has been overwhelmed by the support from her students, colleagues and administration throughout the District. She intends to continue her approach in assisting all students in the best individual way possible for each student.
“I truly believe all students can learn, that’s a basic right. I think the reason behind leading the charge is that the more education staff have, the more students we will be able to assist,” Hasbrook said. “Not every strategy will work for every student, so the broad reach we are able to apply in a changing field while always maintaining a forward movement, will best suit our District.”
Cairo-Durham Central School District Director of Pupil Personnel Services Douglas Morrissey said it has been a pleasure to see the instant impact Hasbrook has placed on the growth of students who work with her since her arrival to the District in 2015.
“Sarah Hasbrook is an extraordinary teacher who has helped more children learn than I could ever say,” said Morrissey. “This recognition is well-deserved and verifies what we already know; we are all lucky to have Sarah on our team.”
Speaking to the character of Hasbrook to continuously evolve her skillset to benefit her students, Cairo-Durham Elementary School Principal Christopher Stein has been amazed by Hasbrook’s leadership and willingness to be involved at the elementary school.
“Cairo Durham Elementary School is proud to have Sarah Hasbrook on our team. She is an incredibly dedicated special education teacher and literacy instructor,” said Stein. “Ms. Hasbrook ensures that every student in her care is successful and realizes their full potential. Ms. Hasbrook is also committed to helping her fellow teachers, and frequently leads professional development so other teachers deliver effective instruction.”
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The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Shamrock House in East Durham at 5 p.m. To purchase tickets to the event, please contact Tom Karnes, committee member, by email at tkarnes17@aol.com or phone, 518-821-0616. The cost for each ticket is $40. No tickets will be sold at the door and must be ordered by April 12, 2024.
2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten enrollment at Cairo-Durham Elementary School is open!
We focus on child-centered learning with a curriculum built to develop early literacy and numeracy skills, social interaction, and overall Kindergarten readiness! Half & full-day programs available! Deadline for full-day program applications is April 21, 2024 or until all slots are filled, so enroll today!
Students must turn 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2024 and reside in the Cairo-Durham Central School District to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. To enroll, please visit the Cairo-Durham Elementary School's main office, scan the QR code in the poster or visit https://www.cairodurham.org/page/registration
Mrs. MacGiffert's Pre-Kindergarten class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School had a blast having Easter fun with the Easter Bunny!
Mrs. Manoli's Cairo-Durham High School classes participated in a "Spaghetti Tower" challenge on March 29, 2024, with the goal of creating the tallest, free-standing tower made of dry spaghetti noodles! Congratulations to Alex G. for being named the winner!
Cairo-Durham High School Families: Looking for a Prom dress? The Cairo Public Library is hosting a FREE Prom Boutique with dresses from size 0-22 April 5-7, 2024! Other dates will be available for arrangement. To book an appointment, please call (518) 622-9864 or email cairolibrary720@gmail.com
On Thursday, March 28, 2024. the entire 6th grade class put their twist on the historic Iditarod race in Alaska with "iKidarod"! Students participated in physical and mental challenges with "bobsled races", solving math problems at specific checkpoints and created bags of "Puppy Chow" by utilizing fractions and measuring cups. Following an award ceremony, the class was rewarded with an ice cream social to celebrate their victory in this year's "Penny Wars"!
Congratulations to ALL students in the Whitbeck/Lopez class for being named "Stars of the Week" at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! The entire class worked extremely hard on their mock math exams prior to Spring Break. The students will be rewarded in the future with a chocolate fountain to celebrate their efforts!
2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten enrollment at Cairo-Durham Elementary School is open!
We focus on child-centered learning with a curriculum built to develop early literacy and numeracy skills, social interaction, and overall Kindergarten readiness! Half & full-day programs available! Deadline for full-day program applications is April 21, 2024 or until all slots are filled, so enroll today!
Students must turn 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2024 and reside in the Cairo-Durham Central School District to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. To enroll, please visit the Cairo-Durham Elementary School's main office, scan the QR code in the poster or visit https://www.cairodurham.org/page/registration
Congratulations to Noah M. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Thompson/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Students at Cairo-Durham Middle School "lit" up the dance floor for their Glow Dance on March 22, 2024!
Cairo-Durham High School Families: Looking for a Prom dress? The Cairo Public Library is hosting a FREE Prom Boutique with dresses from size 0-22 April 5-7, 2024! Other dates will be available for arrangement. To book an appointment, please call (518) 622-9864 or email cairolibrary720@gmail.com
2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten enrollment at Cairo-Durham Elementary School is open!
We focus on child-centered learning with a curriculum built to develop early literacy and numeracy skills, social interaction, and overall Kindergarten readiness! Half & full-day programs available! Deadline for full-day program applications is April 21, 2024 or until all slots are filled, so enroll today!
Students must turn 4-years-old on or before December 1, 2024 and reside in the Cairo-Durham Central School District to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. To enroll, please visit the Cairo-Durham Elementary School's main office, scan the QR code in the poster or visit https://www.cairodurham.org/page/registration
To prepare for their upcoming state investigation involving matter, Miss Prinz's fifth-grade students were given a hands-on activity to practice differentiating between physical and chemical changes!
Students worked with their table groups to build a poster where they had to categorize different items and situations into either physical or chemical changes. Once students completed their posters, they had the opportunity to decorate them and hang them in the hall to show off their hard work!
It's never too late to recognize our change-makers in the Cairo-Durham Central School District!
Tashana James, a member of the class of 2024 at Cairo-Durham High School, has been recognized as the Student of the Month for December 2023. Tashana describes her efforts in school as one who tries her best and gives the most honest work back to her teachers based on the assignments given.
Tashana’s dedication to academic and athletic excellence is evident through her membership in the National Honor Society and Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field. She considers herself as someone who is quiet and kind. Tashana is one who consistently achieves outstanding grades in all her classes. Mrs. Jones enjoys having Tashana in her PreCalculus class and says that "her smile makes everyone's day and she is a true pleasure to teach."
Outside of school, Tashana hangs out with family, friends and enjoys going out to eat.
Beyond her academic pursuits and looking toward the future, Tashana aspires to go to college to study Kinesiology and pursue a career in the health science field. One interesting fact about Tashana is that she loves fishing and going to the ocean. Tashana would like to go to college somewhere in New York or Connecticut. Cairo-Durham High School is proud to honor students like Tashana, who set a good example for all of our students!
Here she is pictured with one of her favorite teachers, Mrs. Metzler.
Cairo-Durham High School Families: Looking for a Prom dress? The Cairo Public Library is hosting a FREE Prom Boutique with dresses from size 0-22 April 5-7, 2024! Other dates will be available for arrangement. To book an appointment, please call (518) 622-9864 or email cairolibrary720@gmail.com
The 4th grade classes at Cairo-Durham Elementary School recently showcased their Iroquois projects with a gallery walk for students! Check out some of the amazing projects from the Sniffen and Heilmann classes!
On Friday, March 15, Cairo-Durham Central School District faculty and staff participated in numerous interactive development trainings on Superintendent's Conference Day and conducted team building exercises focused on reducing stress like yoga and dancing! Check out some pictures from Cairo-Durham Middle and High School!
Congratulations to Zachary Russell of Cairo-Durham High School, who was recently recognized at the Section 2 Boys Basketball Scholar-Athlete banquet for his accomplishments in the classroom and on the court! Pictured here are Zachary with Coach Phillips, his parents Sue and Stacey Russell, and his plaque he received! Way to go, Zachary!
The annual Cairo-Durham Elementary School 3rd Grade Frog Expo on March 14, 2024 was a hit for students, their families and staff! Excellent job, Mustangs!
