Dear Cairo-Durham Families and Community Members,
After the heartbreaking loss of David Gori, the District has decided to close school District-wide on Monday, December 9. Mr. Gori’s funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 am at St Mary’s in Saugerties (36 Cedar Street Saugerties, NY 12477). Calling Hours will be on Sunday, Dec 8th from 1:00-4:00 at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville. (4898 New York 81 Greenville, NY 12083).
The counseling center is always available to guide students through grieving. Also, faculty and staff who need assistance can always reach out to the counseling center and building administration. Our last communication included some resources for the grieving process; They are also attached below.
Helping Children Cope Resource: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2363/cdcsd/5068697/Helping_Children_Cope.pdf .
Care Solace: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/parent-resources/care-solace/542123 .
Staff Care Solace: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2363/cdcsd/3703884/Cairo-Durham_Central_SD-_Staff_Flyer.pdf .
Mr. Gori, for the past 23 years, has been dedicated to our student’s success and made a difference in the lives of our students, faculty, and staff. He will be dearly missed.
Our deepest condolences to Ginger Gori and her family.
Sincerely,
The Cairo-Durham Central School District
The PBIS Turkey Trot was held last Tuesday, 11/26!
The upcoming Cairo-Durham Board of Education meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, at 6pm will be held in the C-D Elementary School's Multi-Purpose Room.
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!
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 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!
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!
This week's Grade 2 Thompson / Lopez Star of the Week is Minna! And the Grade 3 Whitbeck / Lopez Star of the Week is Oliver!
Minna participated in all activities, completed her work, waited her turn patiently, and was kind to everyone all week! Minna worked extremely hard in math!
Oliver demonstrated respect, responsibility and kindness all week. He also participated in all activities, completed his work, and waited his turn patiently. Oliver has worked extremely hard on multiplication!
Congratulations, Minna and Oliver! Your teachers are so proud of you!!!!
Do you know a person or community organization that has given extensive service to the Cairo-Durham Central School District? Nominate them for the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame!
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8
See below for the criteria. Nominations will be accepted through February 1, 2025.
The chosen nominees will be honored at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Shamrock House on Saturday, April 26, 2024, at 5 PM.
Criteria:
Nominees must have contributed to the improvement of Cairo-Durham CSD with extensive service through: academics, athletics, coaching, teaching, administration, employment, volunteerism and/or community service.
Nominees can be past or present staff members, school administrators, Board of Education members, alumni and community members or organizations. (Please note that a former student nominee must be out of school for at least 10 years to be considered for induction into the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame.)
Some examples of extensive service/support include (but are not limited to):
Academics (e.g., teaching, tutoring).
Involvement in school athletics (e.g., coaches, officials, volunteers).
Mentoring.
Volunteer work/community service.
Community relations.
Mustang Pride Hall of Fame Mission and By-Laws: https://www.cairodurham.org/page/mustang-pride-hall-of-fame-mission-and-by-laws
About the Hall of Fame:
The Mustang Pride Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to recognize individuals and/or groups who have worked to support public education in the Cairo-Durham CSD community.
To nominate a person or community organization, please use this nomination form: https://forms.gle/PYzxA4mXtaReGYtK8
Take a look at the five prior classes of the Cairo-Durham Mustang Pride Hall of Fame:
Class of 2018:
Ron Agostinoni - Faculty/Student,
Helen Enck - Faculty,
Don Gibson Sr. - Administrator,
Tom Karnes - Faculty/Coach,
Trudy Lynch - Faculty/Coach,
Suzanne Oldakowski - Rotary President/Community Member,
Kerry Quinn - Faculty/Coach,
Ann Skelly - Faculty,
Art Waldron - Faculty/Coach,
Bob Zimmerman - Faculty/Coach.,
Class of 2019:
Fran Cook - Faculty,
Peter Maassmann - Student/Faculty,
Beth Phillips - Board of Education/Support Staff,
Cairo Rotary Club - Community Organization,
Bill Zwoboda - Faculty/Administrator,
Class of 2020/2021,
Dave Battini - Faculty/Coach,
John Hull - Faculty/Community Member,
Resurrection Lutheran Church - Community Organization,
Bill Lawrence - Faculty/Legislature,
Kay Sutton - Faculty,
Jeff Waldron - Student/Athlete,
Class of 2022:
Hugh Gallagher - Faculty,
William Getzke - Faculty,
Harry Lennon - Alumni,
Keith Phillips - Faculty,
Richard Uzzilia - Faculty,
Class of 2023:
Virginia Ambrose - Faculty,
Richard Booth - Administrator,
Kris Monteverd - Faculty,
Carol and Fred Spohler - Community Members,
Donna Wexler - Faculty,
Class of 2024:
Bridget “Bunny” Agostinoni - Alumni/Retired Faculty,
Emily Brunner - Faculty,
Patricia “Patty” Gibson - Former Coach,
Caroline Benton Pfleger - Retired Faculty
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is accepting applications for an elementary school counselor. Click here to learn more: https://www.cairodurham.org/documents/employment/job-postings/246137
