Cairo-Durham Elementary School

Dear Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families, We are excited to announce that Summer School will be back at Cairo-Durham Elementary School this summer! If you are interested in having your student(s) participating in Summer School, please complete the Cairo-Durham Elementary School 2024 Summer School Invitation/Registration Form (https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2363/cdes/4450254/2024_Summer_School_Invitation-Registration_Form.pdf) and return it to the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office no later than June 14, 2024. Please contact Dawn Drexler at ddrexler@cairodurham.org or 518-622-3532, ext. 35020 with any questions! Thank you very much! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families! This is a friendly reminder of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School. - Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. - Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students! - Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students! Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions. Finish strong, Mustangs! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

The 5th grade Safety Patrol at Cairo-Durham Elementary School recently participated in a bowling event with the Greene County Sheriff's Office to celebrate the students' dedication to keeping their school safe! These students have done a great job throughout the school year being great role model for the younger students. Way to go, Mustangs!

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Our 2024 retirees were honored and congratulated for their dedication and service to our district at the June 6, 2024 Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education meeting! From left: Lucy Baeckman, Karen Zindell, Cynthia Dougherty, Nancy Pine, Jacqueline Pinnella, and Louis DiDominico. Retirees not pictured: Michelle Golden, Dominick Maynard, Debra Maynard, and Laura Skelly.

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Congratulations to Alivia P. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!

Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families! This is a friendly reminder of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School. - Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. - Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students! - Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students! Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions. Finish strong, Mustangs! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

Congratulations to RJ K. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Thompson/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!

Cairo-Durham High School Senior Abigail Brandow recently finished participating her student teaching assignment in Mrs. Russell's class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! Ms. Brandow is enrolled in Questar lll BOCES' New Visions: Pathways in Education program and obtained her teaching assistant certification in the process. Way to go, Abigail!

Cairo-Durham High School Senior Abigail Brandow recently finished participating her student teaching assignment in Mrs. Russell's class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! Ms. Brandow is enrolled in the Questar III BOCES New Visions: Pathways in Education program and obtained her teaching assistant certification in the process. Way to go, Abigail!

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families! Field Day is this Friday, June 7, 2024 at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! Please view the following letter on reminders for the day from Ms. Stalter!

Over the past two years at Cairo-Durham Elementary School, K-9 Mac has been a dedicated therapy dog. K-9 Mac has just been awarded the second highest therapy dog title from the American Kennel Club! He is now a certified “Distinguished Therapy Dog”. K-9 Mac truly enjoys his job and has been able to assist in de-escalating and helping students in different situations. Together, we can continue to make a difference in our community, one paw at a time! Way to go, K-9 Mac!

June 4, 2024 Dear Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families, I hope the warmer weather is finding you all in good spirits! I am writing to inform you of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students! Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students! Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions. Finish strong, Mustangs! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

The entire 4th grade class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School recently had the opportunity to visit and tour Howe's Cavern!

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

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Congratulations to Liam S. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!