Cairo-Durham Elementary School

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

In support of April 2024 being the Month of the Military Child and honoring military families, the Cairo-Durham Central School District is hosting a districtwide challenge for all classes to wear purple on April 17, 2024!

Cairo-Durham Elementary School is hosting a Health & Wellness Night on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and gymnasium! Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be healthy snacks, movement activities and free information and samples from the Cairo Public Library! Hope to see you there!

LAST CALL ON TICKETS! 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.

In a yummy lesson on April 8, 2024 during library time with Ms. Rell, students in Ms. Whitbeck's class learned about the solar eclipse with an interactive activity using Oreos!

Attention Prospective 2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Families: The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2024-25 school year will take place on May 21 at 10 a.m. Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 20, 2024 at noon. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing can be viewed live online or parents/guardians are welcome to attend in person. The District is still accepting half-day AM/PM Pre-K applications, as well. Those applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. For more information, please contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, The Cairo-Durham Elementary School

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

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.

Attention Prospective 2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Families: The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2024-25 school year will take place on May 21 at 10 a.m. Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 20, 2024 at noon. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing can be viewed live online or parents/guardians are welcome to attend in person. The District is still accepting half-day AM/PM Pre-K applications, as well. Those applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. For more information, please contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, The Cairo-Durham Elementary School

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

Camp Invention 2024 is coming to Cairo-Durham Elementary School during the week of July 15-19, 2024! Students will have the opportunity to illuminate and explore their horizons with fun activities! Families who are interested in having their student(s) participate in Camp Invention 2024 but are in need of financial support are encouraged to contact Cairo-Durham Elementary School Assistant Principal Rachel Harvey at 518-622-3231 or rharvey@cairodurham.org For more information, please visit invent.org/camp

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.

Cairo-Durham Elementary School parents/guardians were invited by Principal Christopher Stein and music teacher Ms. Seymour to "Come to Music Class" prior to Spring Break!

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.

Attention Prospective 2024-25 Pre-Kindergarten Families: The lottery drawing for full-day Pre-K for the 2024-25 school year will take place on May 21 at 10 a.m. Completed registration packets to be included in the lottery drawing are due to the Elementary School Main Office by May 20, 2024 at noon. Only 18 full-day slots are available for the 2024-25 school year. The drawing can be viewed live online or parents/guardians are welcome to attend in person. The District is still accepting half-day AM/PM Pre-K applications, as well. Those applications will be accepted until all slots are filled. For more information, please contact Joanne Cleary at 518-622-3231. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, The Cairo-Durham Elementary School

NEWS RELEASE from Cairo-Durham Central School District FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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.” ###

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!

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!