Auburn Enlarged City School District Newsletter, February 2016
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2016 CNY Scholastic Art Award Winners
Once again the Auburn High School Art Department did extremely well at the Scholastic Art
Awards at OCC. Out of 6000 pieces submitted, AHS students captured many awards in competition
with Upstate’s finest school districts in the region.
Karson Bates won “The Peace and Justice Award” for her sculpture of a distorted human head. The
Scholastic Art committee only hands out 11 Special Awards during the judging process. This is a
very special honor, and is considered to be one of the best pieces submitted in the whole art show.
To see more pictures, please visit the Auburn High School homepage: hs.auburn.cnyric.org.
Please congratulate these students if you see them.
Kylie Blanchard
Grade 12
“Water Petals” by Kylie Blanchard (Gold Key)
!Alissa Griffin
Karson Bates
Grade 11
Winner of the
“Peace and
Justice Award”
Grade 11
“Tortured Souls”
by Karson Bates
(Gold Key)
“Greek Vase”
by Alissa Griffin
(Gold Key)
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“Frosted Leaves”
by Kylie Blanchard
(Gold Key)
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2016 CNY Scholastic Art Award Winners
from the Auburn High School Art Department:
Blanchard, Kylie
Photography
“Frosted Leaves”
Gold Key, 1st
Bunce, Kimberly
Blanchard, Kylie
Photography
“Water Petals”
Gold Key, 1st
Bunce, Kimberly
Bates, Karson
Sculpture
“Tortured Souls”
Gold Key, 1st
Villano, Michael
Griffin, Alissa
Ceramics
“Greek Vase”
Gold Key, 1st
Villano, Michael
Blanchard, Kylie
Photography
Black and White
Silver Key
Bunce, Kimberly
Blanchard, Kylie
Photography
Miss Riley
Silver Key
Bunce, Kimberly
Sugar Bugs
Silver Key
Ostrander, Mackenzie
Brill, Theodore
Krause, Lily
Drawing and
Illustration
Drawing and
Illustration
Great Escape
Honorable
Mention
Honorable
Mention
Honorable
Mention
Ostrander, Mackenzie
Barnes, Brooke
Sculpture
Feminam
Butler, Emma
Sculpture
Panic
Cuddy, Marguerite
Sculpture
Alien Rockstar
Silver Key
Villano, Michael
Sculpture
Contemplation
Honorable
Mention
Villano, Michael
Sculpture
Stealing
Silver Key
Villano, Michael
Silver Key
Villano, Michael
Silver Key
Villano, Michael
DelloStritto,
Amanda
DelloStritto,
Amanda
Griffin, Alissa
Ceramics & Glass Face Jug
Griffin, Alissa
Sculpture
Kalabanka,
Hannah
Sculpture
Moskov, Abigail
Art Portfolio
Moskov, Abigail
Moskov, Abigail
Pysnack, Marissa
Drawing and
Illustration
Drawing and
Illustration
Sculpture
Time Is On My
Mind
Loud Body Quiet
Voice
Portraits
Link Neal
Honorable
Mention
Honorable
Mention
Honorable
Mention
Villano, Michael
Villano, Michael
Villano, Michael
Villano, Michael
Villano, Michael
Bird Machine
Silver Key
Villano, Michael
R13Py12
Honorable
Mention
Villano, Michael
Abigail Moskov, Grade 12
Art Portfolio Portraits:
“Mr. Barry”
“Marina Diamonds”
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“Link Neal”
“Poussey Williams”
Auburn Enlarged City School District Newsletter, February 2016
Winter Safety Tips
Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. Please feel free to
excerpt these tips or use them in their entirety for any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of
source.
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What to Wear
Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities. Several thin layers will keep them dry and
warm. Don't forget warm boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. The rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing
than an adult would wear in the same conditions. Blankets, quilts, pillows, bumpers, sheepskins and other loose bedding should be kept out of an
infant's sleeping environment because they are associated with suffocation deaths and may
contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Sleep clothing like one-piece sleepers or
wearable blankets is preferred. If a blanket must be used to keep a sleeping infant warm, it should be thin and tucked under the
crib mattress, reaching only as far as the baby's chest, so the infant's face is less likely to become
covered by bedding materials. !
Hypothermia
Hypothermia develops when a child's temperature falls below normal due to exposure to colder
temperatures. It often happens when a youngster is playing outdoors in extremely cold weather
without wearing proper clothing or when clothes get wet. It can occur more quickly in children than
in adults. As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lethargic and clumsy. Speech may
become slurred and body temperature will decline in more severe cases. If you suspect your child is hypothermic, call 911 at once. Until help arrives, take the child indoors,
remove any wet clothing, and wrap him in blankets or warm clothes.
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Frostbite
Frostbite happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen. This condition tends to happen
on extremities like the fingers, toes, ears and nose. They may become pale, gray and blistered. At
the same time, the child may complain that his/her skin burns or has become numb. If frostbite occurs, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of her body in warm, not
hot, water (about the temperature of most hot tubs is recommended, approximately 104 degrees).
Warm washcloths may be applied to frostbitten nose, ears and lips. Do not rub the frozen areas. After a few minutes, dry and cover the child with clothing or blankets.
Give him/her something warm to drink. If the numbness continues for more than a few minutes, call your doctor. !
Winter Health
If your child suffers from winter nosebleeds, try using a cold air humidifier in the child's room
at night. Saline nose drops or petrolatum jelly may help keep nasal tissues moist. If bleeding
is severe or recurrent, consult your pediatrician.
Many pediatricians feel that bathing two or three times a week is enough for an infant's first
year. More frequent baths may dry out the skin, especially during the winter.
Cold weather does not cause colds or flu. The viruses that cause colds and flu tend to be
more common in the winter, when children are in school and are in closer contact with each
other. Frequent hand washing and teaching your child to sneeze or cough into the bend of
her elbow may help reduce the spread of colds and flu.
Children 6 months of age and up should get the influenza vaccine to reduce their risk of
catching the flu. It is not too late to get the vaccine! Around 80% of all influenza illness
generally occurs in January, February, and March.
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Winter Sports and Activities Safety Tips
Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Have children come
inside periodically to warm up. Using alcohol or drugs before any winter activity, like snowmobiling or
skiing, is dangerous and should not be permitted in any situation. !
Ice Skating
Allow children to skate only on approved surfaces. Check for signs posted by local police or recreation
departments, or call your local police department to find approved areas. Advise your child to:
Skate in the same direction as the crowd. Avoid darting across the ice.
Never skate alone. Not chew gum or eat candy while skating.
Consider having your child wear a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads, especially while learning to
skate.
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Sledding
Keep sledders away from motor vehicles. Avoid sledding in crowded areas.
Children should be supervised while sledding. Keep young children separated from older children.
Sledding feet first or sitting up, instead of lying down head-first, may prevent head injuries.
Consider having your child wear a helmet while sledding.
Use steerable sleds, not snow disks or inner tubes.
Sleds should be structurally sound and free of sharp edges and splinters, and the steering mechanism
should be well lubricated.
Sled slopes should be free of obstructions like trees or fences, be covered in snow not ice, not be too
steep (slope of less than 30º), and end with a flat runoff.
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Snow Skiing and Snowboarding
Never ski or snowboard alone. Children should be taught to ski or snowboard by a qualified instructor in
a program designed for children.
Young children should always be supervised by an adult. Older children's need for adult supervision
depends on their maturity and skill. If older children are not with an adult, they should always at least be
accompanied by a friend.
All skiers and snowboarders should wear helmets. Ski facilities should require helmet use, but if they do
not, parents should enforce the requirement for their children.
Equipment should fit the child. Skiers should wear safety bindings that are adjusted at least every year.
Snowboarders should wear gloves with built-in wrist guards, eye protection or goggles .
Slopes should fit the ability and experience of the skier or snowboarder. Avoid crowded slopes.
Avoid skiing in areas with trees and other obstacles.
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Snowmobiling
The AAP recommends that children under age 16 not operate snowmobiles and that children under age
6 never ride on snowmobiles.
Do not use a snowmobile to pull a sled or skiers.
Wear goggles and a safety helmet approved for use on motorized vehicles like motorcycles.
Travel at safe speeds. Never snowmobile alone or at night.
Stay on marked trails, away from roads, water, railroads and pedestrians.
Sun Protection
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The sun's rays can still cause sunburn in the winter, especially when they reflect off snow. Make sure
to cover your child's exposed skin with sunscreen and consider using sunglasses.
Fire Protection
Winter is a time when household fires occur. It is a good time to remember to:
Buy and install smoke alarms on every floor of your home. Test smoke alarms monthly.
Practice fire drills with your children.
Install a carbon monoxide detector outside bedrooms.
Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that could burn, and turn them off when
leaving the room or sleeping.
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Owasco Elementary Student Athletes Compete
at USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Meet
In November and December, Four Owasco Elementary Student Athletes
qualified for and competed in the United States of America Track & Field
(USATF) National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. They are 4th graders Elizabeth Baroody, Miles
Baroody, Keegan Brady and 6th grader Oliver Baroody. Fourth grader
Addison Cooper just missed qualifying for Nationals but went along in
support of her Teammates as a Coaching Assistant and Cheerleader.
They are all members of the Youth program in the Auburn Pulsars Running
Club, (aptly named the Road Gang Munchkins). They have been training
since late June this past summer to qualify for the Cross Country Nationals.
The Road Gang Munchkins are coached by Karen Brady, Al Wilson and
volunteer moms. The Munchkins have 15 Runners and are growing. They
are mostly 4th, 5th and 6th graders that meet at the YMCA in the summer,
Auburn High School track and East Middle School track in the fall, indoors
at the YMCA during the winter, and Auburn High track in the spring every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:15PM.
To qualify for the USATF Nationals they ran in the USATF Region II Junior
Olympic Cross Country Championships held at Black Creek Park, Chili, NY,
in late November.
They had all qualified for the Region II Championships by finishing in the
top 25 runners in their age group race at the USATF Niagara District Junior
Olympic Cross Country Championships in early November, which was also
held at Black Creek Park. The Niagara District consists of all of Western,
Central, parts of Southern, and Northern New York. The Results from the District Meet were:
Elizabeth Baroody - 9/10 Girls - 3000 Meters - 2nd Place - 13:40
Miles Baroody - 9/10 Boys - 3000 Meters - 3rd Place - 12:48
Keegan Brady - 9/10 Boys - 3000 Meters - 4th Place - 12:48
Oliver Baroody - 11/12 Boys - 3000 Meters - 4th Place - 12:23
!In the Region II Championships, they all advanced to the Nationals by
finishing in the top 30 runners in their age group race. Region II consists of
USATF Clubs from New York State, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Results from the Region II Meet were:
Elizabeth Baroody - 9/10 Girls - 3000 Meters - 7th Place - 12:59
Miles Baroody - 9/10 Boys - 3000 Meters - 12th Place - 12:17
Keegan Brady - 9/10 - Boys - 3000 Meters - 14th Place - 12:30
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Coach Karen’s Post Race Comments:
So proud of these kids!
Racing against the best in
t h e c o u n t r y , fi r s t
experience running at
altitude and freezing cold
rain. They are amazingly
m o t i v at e d a n d h a r d
working… And finished it
all with smiles on their
faces and asking when
they can do it again. Love them all!
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The Road Gang Munchkins
Coach Al’s! Comments:
T h e fo u r M u n c h k i n s s h o w n
accomplished the above results
with a little over 5 months of
training just 3 days a week. Their
enthusiasm and work ethic is equal
to the Varsity Runners and Adults I
have coached over the years. We
actually have to hold them back
during most workouts, and they have
fun doing it. Please note that all four
of these Athletes competed in the
youngest year of their respective
age groups 9/10 and 11/12. They now
have a full year to train for next
year’s Cross country Season and they
will be at the older year of their
age groups. Auburn Cross Country
and Distance Running has a bright
future with these four and the rest
of the Munchkins. I feel privileged to
have a part in their development.
National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cold, rainy conditions marked the day and the thin air of running at 5000 feet
altitude made for overall conditions some would call “just perfect for cross
country running.” While the altitude may have slowed the athletes’ times, the
races were competitive and engaging for the athletes and spectators. Races were
contested in 6 age divisions (8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18) for boys
and girls. A total of 2742 of the top Athletes from around the country competed. The Auburn Runners Results were:
Elizabeth Baroody - 9/10 Girls - 3000 Meters - 113th Place/294 Runners - 13:58.2
Miles Baroody - 9/10 Boys - 3000 Meters - 183rd/ Place/306 Runners - 13:47.7
Keegan Brady - 9/10 - Boys - 3000 Meters – 184th/ Place/306 Runners – 13:47.8
Oliver Baroody - 11/12 Boys - 3000 Meters - 218th/ Place/312 Runners - 12:51.2
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Auburn High School Musical Club is proud to present:
The Wedding Singer
Friday, February 26 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 28 at 2:00 PM
Performances will be held in the
Auburn High School Auditorium
Set in 1985, Robbie (Ted Brill) is leading the
cast at a wedding reception as leader of the
wedding band. His band members George
(Andrew Cartwright) and Sammy (Tristan
Nolan) are his close friends on keyboard and
bass. Robbie toasts the couple and speaks of
his excitement as he is to marry Linda (Faith
Keba) the next day. When Linda jilts him at
the altar, Sammy, George, his grandmother
Rosie (Lydia Marteney) and Julia (Mikayla
Purcell-Bohla) comfort him.
Meanwile Julia is engaged to the self-centered
yuppie Glen (Pat Mahunik). Julia's cousin and
best friend Holly (Ashley Reilley) and Angie,
her mom (Maya Foos) boost Julia's confidence
Above: Ted Brill leads the cast in “It's Your Wedding Day”
in convincing her Glen is going to pop the
question. As Julia plans her wedding, with no help from Glen, she turns to
Robbie, not only for help, but to comfort him through his sorrow. As they
grow closer, Holly realizes she still has
feelings for Sammy. Mayhem ensues
when Linda tries to get Robbie back.
TICKETS:
$12.00 for
General Admission
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$10.00 for
Students and
Senior Citizens.
The musical is directed by district
music teacher Stephen Gamba, and is
choreographed by Mark Sidor.
The Wedding Singer is uproariously
funny and sure to entertain anyone
who has a fondness for the 80’s.
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Right: Glen (Pat Mahunik) Proposes to Julia
(Mikayla Purcell-Bohla)
NEW YORK STATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY: You can go online to find out if any sexual offenders live near you. The state Sex Offender Registry is available at
www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/index.htm (search level 3 subdirectory and complete inquirer information). The Cayuga County Sheriffs Office also has information about sex offenders living in the county at
www.cayugacounty.us/sheriff/so-local.htm
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February 2016
Sunday
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MGR @ Genesee Gr. 2
Holland Stadium
Dr. Jerome Holland
National African American
History Month
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Chinese New Year
(Year of the Monkey)
FIRST
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NO SCHOOL
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Owasco Site Based Team
Mtg. 3:30PM Library
MGR @ Genesee Gr. 1
Genesee Fundraiser begins
Genesee PTP Mtg. 6PM
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District Cup Stacking Contest
@ Seward 3:30PM
Board of Education Mtg.
@ 7:00PM AHS Library
Casey PTO Mtg. 6:30PM
Mardi Gras
Ash Wednesday
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Saturday
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AJHS PTO Mtg. 6:00PM
Groundhog Day
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Owasco Winter Activity Day
Sr. High Area All State
(location TBD)
Sr. High Area All State
(location TBD)
AJHS & AHS Report Cards
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Lincoln's Birthday
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Valentine’s Day Parties
Elementary Report Cards
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Winter Break Week
Valentine’s Day
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Career & Technical
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(www.acteonline.org)
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AHS Musical 2:00PM
Seward PTA Mtg. 6:30PM
George Washington’s
Birthday
Herman Book & Breakfast
Grades K & 3
Board of Education Mtg.
@ 7:00PM AHS Library
AHS Musical 7:30PM
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AHS Musical 7:30PM
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Health Month
(www.ada.org)
Historical Site
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Holland Stadium
district.auburn.cnyric.org/athletics
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Students in Ms. Meredith Torrisi's 5th grade class at Seward
Elementary School inspected a pig’s heart and lungs with the
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Auburn Enlarged City School District
Harriet Tubman Administration Building
78 Thornton Avenue
Auburn, NY 13021
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
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UPK Registration for 2016-17 is Now Open! Please Visit: http://district.auburn.cnyric.org/upk
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Owasco Kindergarten Teacher
C o l le e n L o c a st r o, a n d
instrumental music Teacher,
Nancy Schlenker teamed up
last week to give a real world
view of the Superkids'
reading program characters,
Tic, Tac, a n d To c. W h i le
learning about the letter Tt,
all Auburn kindergarteners
are also learning that these 3
characters like many things
that make the sound /t/ ,
including the Tuba, Trumpet,
and Trombone. Mrs Schlenker,
and students Katrina Stack
and Quinayzha Agee-Atkins,
exp lain e d ho w eac h
instrument works, and then
p e r fo r m e d fo r st u d e nt s.
What a terribly terrific treat
for a Tuesday!
Amy Avino Bryan
UPK/Kindergarten Coach
February 2016
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Official Publication of the
AUBURN ENLARGED CITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
http://district.auburn.cnyric.org/
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Michael McCole, President
Kathleen Rhodes, Vice President
William Andre
Frederick Cornelius
Sam Giangreco
Eli Hernandez
Monika Salvage
Karol Soules
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SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS
Jeffrey A. Pirozzolo
SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK
Kendra Bowman
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Deborah J. McAvoy Leone,
Composition & Production
We Can Make a Difference!
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