Category: Elementary School
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‘Better Together’ reading initiatives inspire readers at all grade levels
Throughout the 2023-24 school year, CCS students are participating in the new ‘Better Together’ reading initiatives. Each month has a new book with a variety of activities available to support the theme. The themes are connected to the character education program (SEL). Sue Varone, elementary literacy liaison, collaborated with Melissa Johnson, elementary counselor, to connect…
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Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year now open
Cambridge Elementary School has finalized its plans for the kindergarten orientation process for the 2024-25 school year. Parents of children residing in the Cambridge Central School District who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2024 must register to provide the district with the required information. Please register prior to the informational…
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Voters approve $11.28 million capital project
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, voters approved the Cambridge Central School District’s $11.28 million capital project referendum by a margin of 416-255. The project will provide no additional tax impact on the community. Highlights of the project include: “We are greatly appreciative of the public support of this important capital project,” said Interim Superintendent Ken Facin.…
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CCS partners with Care Solace for mental health care coordination
The district is excited to announce its partnership with Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service that is available to all students, employees and district families. Care Solace has a network of more than 350,000 providers and services to ensure you find the right help at the right time, 24/7/365, at no cost to…
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Voters to consider $11.28 million capital project; project has no additional tax impact
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Cambridge CSD residents will vote on a proposed $11,280,000 capital project that will provide no additional impact on the tax levy. If approved, the project would reconstruct a new auditorium in its current location, along with a lobby in the hallway adjacent to the auditorium. Uses of the new multipurpose auditorium:…
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First graders learn to knit, make hats and blankets for Albany Med premature babies
It started with a simple math word problem. If you are casting 20 stitches on knitting needles, how many more do you need to cast on to have a total of 35? The students didn’t know what knitting needles were, so CEO foster grandparent Judy Dupuis brought some in to show the class. First graders…
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All families are eligible for Affordable Connectivity Program discounts
Dear families, Earlier this summer, we informed you that the district is now a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district, which allows all students to receive a free breakfast and lunch each day. Because the district qualified for CEP, all families are also eligible to receive discounts in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The Affordable Connectivity…
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Board of Education appoints Kenneth Facin interim superintendent of schools
The Cambridge Central School District Board of Education appointed Kenneth Facin the interim superintendent of schools at the Aug. 10 meeting. Mr. Facin will work with Dr. Silvernell to allow adequate time to transition into the role prior to Dr. Silvernell’s Aug. 31 retirement. The CCS Board of Education is excited to appoint Mr. Kenneth…
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All students eligible for free breakfast and lunch for the 2023-24 school year
Dear families, We are pleased to inform you that the Cambridge Central School District has implemented a meal certification option to our schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All students enrolled at Cambridge Central School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and…
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An update from the Board of Education on the superintendent vacancy
Dear CCS families and community members, We wanted to provide you with some updates regarding the search for an interim superintendent and the process for selecting the district’s next superintendent of schools. Interim Superintendent The Board of Education is holding a meeting on Thursday, July 27. The meeting will take place in an executive session…