Cairo-Durham Central School District

Congratulations to Colton C. for being named the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week"!

This summer, Cairo-Durham Elementary School teachers were trained in the methods of Orton-Gillingham. Orton-Gillingham is a multi-sensory, explicit, systematic approach for teaching reading. Special Education teacher Sarah Hasbrook led an after school group of trained teachers in how to analyze student data and apply the next steps to their teaching.

Attention MS/HS Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, October 19. If you have not already scheduled a meeting with your child's teachers, and would like one, pleaase reach out to to the school to get on the schedule. MS-518-622-0490 HS- 518-622-8543

Cairo-Durham Middle School will host a Bullying Prevention Theme Week from October 23-27! Here are the theme days: - Monday, October 23: "Sweat out Bullying" (Wear sweatpants/sweatshirts) - Tuesday, October 24: "Team Up & Be a Hero Against Bullying" (Wear your favorite team or superhero gear) - Wednesday, October 25: "Hide from Drugs" (Wear camo) - Thursday, October 26: "Sock it to Bullying & Drugs/Cairo-Durham Unity Day" (Wear wacky socks and orange clothes) - Friday, October 27: "Spirit Day" (Wear your Positivity Project/Cairo-Durham gear)

Congratulations to Ranveer T. for being recognized as the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week"!

On October 12, all students and staff at Cairo-Durham Elementary School participated in "DEAR time", a 15-minute period where everyone in the building takes time to read! Thank you to Mrs. Rell for taking pictures of Mrs. Rath's 4th grade class in the library!

Cairo-Durham Middle School will host a Bullying Prevention Theme Week from October 23-27! Here are the theme days: - Monday, October 23: "Sweat out Bullying" (Wear sweatpants/sweatshirts) - Tuesday, October 24: "Team Up & Be a Hero Against Bullying" (Wear your favorite team or superhero gear) - Wednesday, October 25: "Hide from Drugs" (Wear camo) - Thursday, October 26: "Sock it to Bullying & Drugs/Cairo-Durham Unity Day" (Wear wacky socks and orange clothes) - Friday, October 27: "Spirit Day" (Wear your Positivity Project/Cairo-Durham gear)

October 12, 2023 Dear Cairo-Durham Central School District Families, Faculty and Staff, I hope this message finds you all well with the colder weather and changing of the leaves upon us!  I am writing to you today to provide a friendly reminder that Friday, October 13 will be an Early Release Day districtwide for students.  Cairo-Durham Middle and High School will release at 11:45 a.m. Due to the schedule change, there will be no lunch period and no after school activities. Please make sure your student(s) have breakfast. Breakfast will be offered in the cafeteria, per usual. Cairo-Durham Elementary school will release at 12:45 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served, per usual, however there will be no P.M. Pre-K. Thank you very much and have a great weekend! Sincerely, Michael Wetherbee Superintendent of Schools Cairo-Durham Central School District

To better understand surface tension, Mrs. Loughran's CDMS writing class was tasked with completing a Claim, Evidence Reasoning (C.E.R.) activity! Mrs. Loughran combined science and writing to allow the students a tangible experience on which to base their writing. The activity involved placing droplets of water on the face of a penny. Before beginning, the children were asked to make a claim as to how many droplets they thought the penny would hold. From there, the evidence and reasoning followed. Great job, students!

The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!

Reminder: October 13th, 2023 will be a District-wide Early Release Day for all students. Students at the secondary campus will be released at 11:45 am and students at the elementary campus will be released at 12:45 pm.

Cairo-Durham Middle School will host a Bullying Prevention Theme Week from October 23-27! Here are the theme days: - Monday, October 23: "Sweat out Bullying" (Wear sweatpants/sweatshirts) - Tuesday, October 24: "Team Up & Be a Hero Against Bullying" (Wear your favorite team or superhero gear) - Wednesday, October 25: "Hide from Drugs" (Wear camo) - Thursday, October 26: "Sock it to Bullying & Drugs/Cairo-Durham Unity Day" (Wear wacky socks and orange clothes) - Friday, October 27: "Spirit Day" (Wear your Positivity Project/Cairo-Durham gear)

Congratulations to Angel S. for being recognized as the Thompson/Lopez "Star of the Week" for last week!

Congratulations to Caiden K.. for being recognized as the Whitbeck/Lopez "Star of the Week"!

Looking to catch the Mustangs in action this week? Here is the athletics schedule for the week of October 9, 2023: Tuesday, October 10 - Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball at Hudson at 5 p.m. - Cross Country at Windham at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Modified Soccer vs Coxsackie-Athens at CDHS at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 - Girls Modified Volleyball at Coxsackie-Athens at 4:30 p.m. - Boys JV Soccer at Catskill at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 12 - Boys Varsity Soccer at Hudson at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity and JV Volleyball at Greenville at 5 p.m. - Modified Football at Rensselaer at 4:30 p.m. - Modified Girls Soccer at Rensselaer at 4:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer at Taconic Hills, against Catskill, at 7 p.m. - Cairo-Durham is hosting Chatham vs Germantown in Boys Varsity Soccer at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 14 - Varsity Football vs Green Tech at Ravena at 1 p.m. - Boys Varsity Soccer at Taconic Hills OR Rensselaer at 10 a.m. - Girls Varsity Soccer at Maple Hill (10 a.m.) OR at Cairo-Durham (11 a.m.) - Cairo-Durham is hosting a Girls Varsity Soccer Game (opponents TBD) at 11 a.m.

The Cairo-Durham Middle School Halloween Dance and Costume Contest will take place on October 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is $10, snacks will be available for purchase, no weapons or masks will be allowed and the event is for Cairo-Durham Middle School students only!

All students in Grades 2- 3 wrote letters to thank Hannaford, Boehm Farm and Story Farm for donating delicious apples, cider donuts and bottled water to the Harvest Festival last week!

For 15 minutes every morning, Ms. Wagor's CDES class begins with "Soft Start Bins". They offer a smooth transition into the school day by providing a calm and gradual start, reducing morning rush and anxiety. These bins promote independence and decision-making as students choose activities that align with their interests! The bins enhance focus, attention and classroom management by allowing students to engage in diverse, enjoyable activities before formal lessons begin. "Soft Start Bins" encourage social interaction while stimulating creativity. Overall, they set a positive tone for the day, promoting a more productive and pleasant learning experience!

The Cairo-Durham High School Class of 2024 is running a fundraiser through Charleston Wrap! Register at www.registercw.com, share the link with friends and family and shop for over 2,500 gift ideas as we get closer to the holiday season! The Organization ID number is 26383. The deadline to order is October 6!

Students in the Thompson/Lopez class practiced their writing skills by making cards to thank Hannaford for donating doughnuts and water to the CDE Harvest Festival last week!