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Hudson CSD eNewsletter: Fall 2017-18

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Hudson City School District eNewsletter: November 2017

District Insights: Coursework Options on Horizon for N.Y. Students

More options for required coursework are on the horizon for students in New York State. The Board of Regents recently approved regulations that will allow students to meet middle school Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework requirements through a broader range of subjects.

Previously, state regulations required that all students completed a rigid series of coursework by the end of grade 8 that provided for the first formal introduction to CTE in two specific disciplines: Family and Consumer Sciences and Technology Education. Following the Board of Regents’ ruling, students will be able to achieve these coursework requirements through the study of business, agriculture, health sciences and/or trade and technical subjects (actual courses will vary by school district). Overall, districts will be better positioned to design meaningful programs in any CTE discipline, thus creating a link between middle and high school programs.

Continue reading Superintendent Suttmeier's October 2017 column in the Register-Star >>

Thanksgiving Recess

All schools will have early dismissals and closures on the following dates:

Wed., November 22 - Early Dismissal
Thurs., November 23 - No School
Fri., November 24 - No School

All schools will re-open on Monday, November 27, 2017.

Enjoy your break and have a happy Thanksgiving!

New Driveway at High School

Effective Monday, November 20, 2017, the new driveway on the north side of the junior/senior high school campus is officially open and a new traffic pattern will go into effect.

Visit our website for an aerial view of the new entrance/exit, as well as important information about the traffic pattern changes.

Board of Education Vacancy

Are you or someone you know interested in joining the governing body of the Hudson City School District?

The Board of Education is seeking candidates to temporarily fill a vacant seat on the Board after Mr. Kisselburgh recently resigned for personal reasons. The temporary appointment will expire on May 15, 2018.

The deadline for consideration is Thursday, December 14, 2017. Visit our website for more info on how to send a letter of interest.

Thank You to Our Veterans

Little Hawks at John L. Edwards Primary School made colorful pictures to show their appreciation to veterans.

The pictures were delivered to local veterans on the Thursday before Veterans Day.

CMH Dental Van at MCSIS

Convenient dental services at school! The Dental Van from Columbia Memorial Hospital is returning to M.C. Smith Intermediate School at the end of November 2017 (through January 9, 2018).

With a completed and signed consent form, sent home from the school, your child can be seen for dental services on the mobile dental van.

Visit our website to find out how your child can receive dental services on the mobile dental van (no insurance required).

Class of 2018 Awards

Congratulations to the following Bluehawks for receiving Class of 2018 awards:

Siddique Ahmed, Maya Alvarez, Emily Clark, Karissa Garbarini, Saima Hannan, Alicia Salvatore, Jessica Sherman and Brianna Tsitsera!

Visit our website to see what awards they won.

Zoo Debates

Some of Mrs. Kipp's students participated in their first debate, which had students talk about zoos and whether or not they should exist.

The debates helped students use critical thinking skills and improve their abilities to verbally communicate information.

They did a great job, even with a tough moderator!

Mindfulness Matters

Mindfulness is making its way into Hudson Junior High School. Ms. Zucker's 7th grade Health classes did some yoga and mediation exercises to learn about strategies for relaxation, stress reduction and staying focused.

Does anyone else use these ancient practices to help stay relaxed and focused?

Superintendent Visits Community Programs

Dr. Suttmeier recently visited the Kite's Nest program and made clay puppets with the children.

The superintendent will be visiting community programs periodically throughout the year to engage with Hudson students outside of the school setting.

Kindness Club Medals at Special Olympics

Congrats to the Kindness Club, who earned bronze medals at this year's Special Olympics! There were over 100 athletes and the Bluehawks came in 3rd out of 126 teams. Way to go team Jacob, Azizul, Kentavis and Jared!

Thank you Coach Ms. Fatema, Coach Schmitt and “Coach in Training” Lukas Schmitt for your encouragement and support.

K-9 Visit to MCSIS

The nose knows! NYS Police K-9, Wiltsie the Bloodhound, visited some classes at M.C. Smith Intermediate School with her handler, Trooper Fran Torhan, and Trooper Kristi Wilson. Students learned about Wiltsie's training, what her job is, her shield number, and how she is cared for. Her favorite rewards are belly rubs and hot dogs!

Trooper Wilson also talked with the students about what they should do in an emergency situation and, of course, they all knew to call 9-1-1!

Fire Prevention Week at JLE

Thank you to the Hudson Fire Department for coming to John L. Edwards Primary School during National Fire Prevention Week.

Please remember to check/change the batteries in all of your smoke alarms!

Mealworm Study with Science Kits

Second grade students in Mrs. Sweet’s & Mrs. Sheedy’s class did a science project in which they observed mealworms. Using Foss science kits, the students each had mealworms in a habitat that they watched go through the stages of larva to pupa to adult beetle. The kids also had to write and draw their observations.

It sounds creepy but the students were beyond excited and parents said it’s all their kids talked about at home! See more photos on our Facebook page.

Pre-K Pumpkin Projects

Mrs. McDonald's pre-kindergarten class finished a harvest-themed unit focusing on pumpkins. The kids used pumpkins to practice their reading, vocabulary and investigative skills!

See more photos on our Facebook page.

Winner of HCBF Logo Contest

Hudson Senior High School art student, Morgan DePasse, is the winner of the Hudson Children's Book Festival logo contest. The announcement was posted on the HCBF Facebook page on November 17, 2017.

The HCBF selected Morgan's creation to be the logo for its 10th anniversary celebration. Congratulations, Morgan!

(Photo from the HCBF Facebook page)

Annual "Dads Breakfast" 2017

Thank you to all the dads (and stepfathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, brothers, uncles, etc.!) for joining us at the annual "Dads Take Your Child to School" breakfast on September 19.

Your involvement in our students' lives is important to them and we thank you for being there, today and every day!

See more photos on our Facebook page.

The financing for the Capital Project was approved by voters on February 9, 2016... what's next?

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