The middle school students have been very busy on
the Positivity Project Bulletin Board competition. Each grade level team worked together to display positivity throughout the year.
The boards then are judged by a committee. The winning grade level will win an ice cream party. Do you have a favorite?
Colin MacGiffert, a member of the class of 2024 at Cairo-Durham High School, has been recognized as the Student of the Month for September 2023. Described by his teacher, Mrs. Allison Manoli (pictured), as “motivated, focused and a hard working student with the ambition to succeed in all his endeavors.”
Colin’s dedication to academic excellence is evident through his membership in the National Honor Society, band, chorus, interact club, student council, varsity soccer, varsity volleyball, varsity track and field. He considers himself as a hard working student who can struggle at times but will overcome those struggles. Colin believes this is why his teachers likely chose him as student of the month. Colin attributes his selection as the Student of the Month to the fact that he is willing to go the extra mile to learn. He is comfortable asking questions in class and is good with time management. Colin gives himself time to study and do homework despite a busy schedule. Colin is currently taking a challenging course load of AP classes which he consistently achieves outstanding grades.
Beyond his academic pursuits and looking toward the future, Colin aspires to go to college to study kinesiology and pursue a career in the health science field. An interesting fact about Colin, is that he participated in Youth and Government for two years and was able to propose two bills in the House and Senate! Cairo-Durham is proud to honor students like Colin, who set a good example for all of our students!
Congratulations to Alivia P. for being named the Whitbeck/Lopez "Star of the Week"!
Cairo-Durham Middle School will host a Bullying Prevention Theme Week from October 23-27! Here are the theme days:
- Monday, October 23: "Sweat out Bullying" (Wear sweatpants/sweatshirts)
- Tuesday, October 24: "Team Up & Be a Hero Against Bullying" (Wear your favorite team or superhero gear)
- Wednesday, October 25: "Hide from Drugs" (Wear camo)
- Thursday, October 26: "Sock it to Bullying & Drugs/Cairo-Durham Unity Day" (Wear wacky socks and orange clothes)
- Friday, October 27: "Spirit Day" (Wear your Positivity Project/Cairo-Durham gear)
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for the following position:
- CDMS/HS School Counselor/Social Worker
Please view the attachment for more information!
October 19 was Fire Prevention Day at CDES! Thank you to our amazing first responders for taking time out of their day to speak to our youth about the importance of fire safety and prevention!
Ms. Rath's class at CDES completed the annual culminating project for New York State geography by making edible maps! Students plotted the major landforms of New York State, including the three mountain ranges, the Finger Lakes, Lake Champlain, the Hudson River, Mohawk River, Long Island Sound and more!
The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!
Mrs. Lopez from CDES and her husband enjoyed an exciting afternoon at Afrim’s Sports Park in Albany on Sunday cheering on several talented and dedicated soccer players from Cairo Durham! Way to go, Brendan, Caiden, Liam and Callum!
Last week, Mrs. Mooney and Miss Choinsky's class played math review games. The students were respectful and kind to each other as they learned new games and practiced old skills.
Cairo-Durham Middle School will host a Bullying Prevention Theme Week from October 23-27! Here are the theme days:
- Monday, October 23: "Sweat out Bullying" (Wear sweatpants/sweatshirts)
- Tuesday, October 24: "Team Up & Be a Hero Against Bullying" (Wear your favorite team or superhero gear)
- Wednesday, October 25: "Hide from Drugs" (Wear camo)
- Thursday, October 26: "Sock it to Bullying & Drugs/Cairo-Durham Unity Day" (Wear wacky socks and orange clothes)
- Friday, October 27: "Spirit Day" (Wear your Positivity Project/Cairo-Durham gear)
In a display of collaborative academic engagement, Miss Wagor’s 5th grade class and Mrs. Margiasso's Kindergarten class teamed up for a session of D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read).
The 5th grade students assumed the role of literary mentors by reading a book of choice provided by their Kindergarten friends in a captivating reading experience!
The Halstrom/Busti class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School has certainly been busy embracing the fall season!
The first grade class went on a leaf hunt recently where students brought in one leaf each to make observations about. First, they created a leaf rub showing the outline of the leaf. Then, students identified the colors in the leaf , how many cubes long it was, the size and something that they liked about it.
Additionally, the class studied Johnny Appleseed! The students learned that his birthday was a few days ago, so in honor of his accomplishments, they made applesauce! The class read various books regarding apples and Johnny Appleseed. Then, students cut up six apples, added sugar and cinnamon and eventually enjoyed their creation!
The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!
Congratulations to Colton C. for being named the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week"!
This summer, Cairo-Durham Elementary School teachers were trained in the methods of Orton-Gillingham. Orton-Gillingham is a multi-sensory, explicit, systematic approach for teaching reading. Special Education teacher Sarah Hasbrook led an after school group of trained teachers in how to analyze student data and apply the next steps to their teaching.
Attention MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, October 19. If you have not already scheduled a meeting with your child's teachers, and would like one, pleaase reach out to to the school to get on the schedule.
MS-518-622-0490
HS- 518-622-8543
Cairo-Durham Middle School will host a Bullying Prevention Theme Week from October 23-27! Here are the theme days:
- Monday, October 23: "Sweat out Bullying" (Wear sweatpants/sweatshirts)
- Tuesday, October 24: "Team Up & Be a Hero Against Bullying" (Wear your favorite team or superhero gear)
- Wednesday, October 25: "Hide from Drugs" (Wear camo)
- Thursday, October 26: "Sock it to Bullying & Drugs/Cairo-Durham Unity Day" (Wear wacky socks and orange clothes)
- Friday, October 27: "Spirit Day" (Wear your Positivity Project/Cairo-Durham gear)
Congratulations to Ranveer T. for being recognized as the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week"!
On October 12, all students and staff at Cairo-Durham Elementary School participated in "DEAR time", a 15-minute period where everyone in the building takes time to read! Thank you to Mrs. Rell for taking pictures of Mrs. Rath's 4th grade class in the library!
