Cairo-Durham Elementary School Receives $4,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Grant Aims to Support Local Youth Literacy
Cairo, NY – September 11, 2023 – The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded the Cairo-Durham Elementary School a $4,000 grant to support its youth literacy efforts. The funding is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s recent award of nearly $2.6 million across the country to support more than 300,000 students attending more than 600 schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations in the communities Dollar General calls home.
“The Cairo-Durham Central School District and Cairo-Durham Elementary School are excited and honored to be the recipients of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s top grant award,” said Cairo-Durham Central School District Superintendent Michael Wetherbee. “The encouragement of literacy at all grade levels has always been prevalent in the school district, and we are grateful to receive this grant as a part of the ‘Yellow Sunglass Project’ to continue our efforts of doing so with our younger students.”
The grant will be utilized for new “Science of Reading” books and materials to support teachers and students throughout this year. The grant was applied for by Cairo-Durham Elementary School teacher Sarah Hasbrook in an effort to help increase student's reading levels and the joy of learning through reading books.
“We are proud to award these grants to literacy and education programs across the country and support their meaningful work of expanding children’s joy of reading and creating a foundation for future educational growth,” shared Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. “We are excited to make a difference in thousands of students’ lives through these donations and look forward to making more positive impacts as we celebrate the Foundation’s 30th anniversary year.”
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports organizations that increase access to educational programming, stimulate and enable innovation in the delivery of educational instruction and inspire a love of reading. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards funds to nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center to support adult, family, summer, and youth literacy programs. The Foundation also offers a student referral program for individuals interested in learning how to read, speak English, or prepare for the high school equivalency exam. Referrals to a local organization that provides free literacy services are available online here or through referral cards found in the Learn to Read brochures that are available at the cash register of every Dollar General store.
Check out some team building in Ms. Wagor's classroom from the first day of school! Students were given coffee straws, popsicle sticks, rubber bands and pipe cleaners to use as tools!
The Cairo-Durham National Honor Society is hosting the annual Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Setup will be at 8:30 a.m. Parking spots and 10x10 lawn spots are available. The price is $15 for pre-registration and $20 for at the door. The rain date for this outdoor event is scheduled for October 1st. Use this link to register for a yard sale spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-d12ENy9t4-6CHgoQ_3qzCunXO0M3zakOKEmuB_qfEvpVUw/viewform
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Cairo-Durham National Honor Society Advisor Allison Manoli at amanoli@cairodurham.org or by calling the high school main office at 518-622-8543 and asking to be transferred to Mrs. Manoli.
On the first day of school, Ms. Flubacher's 5th grade class participated in a "Pair-Up & Puzzle” activity. Each partner was given a 48-piece puzzle without looking at the image on the box had to work together to complete the puzzle!
They learned how to work collaboratively and respectfully with one another to accomplish the same goal: to finish the puzzle!
The Cairo-Durham Booster Club is hosting a 9" potted mum sale with mums from Story Farms in Catskill! Each plant costs $15. Checks may be made out to the Cairo-Durham Booster Club at 1301 Route 145, Cairo, NY, 12413. Pickup will take place on September 23 during Cairo-Durham's Homecoming. Please use the link below to purchase your mums today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5JRX4Z4e62l7PBFM6ONARY6vf4kJ6e96-AYStQtGFiEwV0g/viewform
The Cairo-Durham National Honor Society is hosting the annual Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Setup will be at 8:30 a.m. Parking spots and 10x10 lawn spots are available. The price is $15 for pre-registration and $20 for at the door. The rain date for this outdoor event is scheduled for October 1st. Use this link to register for a yard sale spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-d12ENy9t4-6CHgoQ_3qzCunXO0M3zakOKEmuB_qfEvpVUw/viewform
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Cairo-Durham National Honor Society Advisor Allison Manoli at amanoli@cairodurham.org or by calling the high school main office at 518-622-8543 and asking to be transferred to Mrs. Manoli.
We are so happy to have students and staff back for the start of the 2023-24 school year at the Cairo-Durham Central School District!
Healthy Kids is hosting a virtual Open House TONIGHT, Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in regard to the before and after school programs offered to CDES students ranging from Kindergarten to 12-years old!
For more information or to register today, go to healthykidsprograms.com or call 845-330-0200.
Deputy Espel and Mac are ready for the first day of school tomorrow!
The Cairo-Durham National Honor Society is hosting the annual Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Setup will be at 8:30 a.m. Parking spots and 10x10 lawn spots are available. The price is $15 for pre-registration and $20 for at the door. The rain date for this outdoor event is scheduled for October 1st. Use this link to register for a yard sale spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-d12ENy9t4-6CHgoQ_3qzCunXO0M3zakOKEmuB_qfEvpVUw/viewform
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Cairo-Durham National Honor Society Advisor Allison Manoli at amanoli@cairodurham.org or by calling the high school main office at 518-622-8543 and asking to be transferred to Mrs. Manoli.
The Cairo-Durham Booster Club is hosting a 9" potted mum sale with mums from Story Farms in Catskill! Each plant costs $15. Checks may be made out to the Cairo-Durham Booster Club at 1301 Route 145, Cairo, NY, 12413. Pickup will take place on September 23 during Cairo-Durham's Homecoming. Please use the link below to purchase your mums today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5JRX4Z4e62l7PBFM6ONARY6vf4kJ6e96-AYStQtGFiEwV0g/viewform
Today CDE welcomed back our teachers and TAs as we prepare for the start of the 23-24 school year. Staff participated in various trainings geared towards student engagement and achievement.
Healthy Kids is hosting a virtual Open House on Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in regard to the before and after school programs offered to CDES students ranging from Kindergarten to 12-years old!
For more information or to register today, go to healthykidsprograms.com or call 845-330-0200.
The Cairo-Durham National Honor Society is hosting the annual Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Setup will be at 8:30 a.m. Parking spots and 10x10 lawn spots are available. The price is $15 for pre-registration and $20 for at the door. The rain date for this outdoor event is scheduled for October 1st. Use this link to register for a yard sale spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-d12ENy9t4-6CHgoQ_3qzCunXO0M3zakOKEmuB_qfEvpVUw/viewform
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Cairo-Durham National Honor Society Advisor Allison Manoli at amanoli@cairodurham.org or by calling the high school main office at 518-622-8543 and asking to be transferred to Mrs. Manoli.
Healthy Kids is hosting a virtual Open House on Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in regard to the before and after school programs offered to CDES students ranging from Kindergarten to 12-years old!
For more information or to register today, go to healthykidsprograms.com or call 845-330-0200.
August 29, 2023
Dear Cairo-Durham CSD Staff and Families,
I am writing to you today to inform you that effective September 11, 2023, the Cairo-Durham CSD’s Wellness Center located at Cairo-Durham Middle and High School will be reopened. The Wellness Center was temporarily closed this summer due to Capital Project work taking place in the building.
As a reminder, the Wellness Center is open to district adults, faculty and staff and is open Monday through Thursday from 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Wellness Center is closed on legal holidays, school vacation days, select special events and any school maintenance shutdowns.
In order to secure a membership and access the Wellness Center, interested individuals must complete a Wellness Center Participant Information Form and a Physician's Medical Clearance Form, then submit the forms to the district office. Returning members of the Wellness Center must complete a new Participant Information Form. All forms can be found online at https://www.cairodurham.org/page/wellness-center. Forms may be dropped off in-person, emailed to Nyrelle Colon at ncolon@cairodurham.org or faxed to (518) 622-9566. If you have any questions, please call Nyrelle Colon at 518-622-8534, ext. 25010.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation!
Sincerely,
Michael Wetherbee
Superintendent of Schools
Healthy Kids is hosting a virtual Open House on Sept. 7 and Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in regard to the before and after school programs offered to CDES students ranging from Kindergarten to 12-years old!
For more information or to register today, go to healthykidsprograms.com or call 845-330-0200.
Save the date! Meet the Kindergarten Teacher is taking place at CDES on August 30th at 10 a.m.
Learn about the Kindergarten program, visit the classroom and even take a bus ride!
The Cairo-Durham National Honor Society is hosting the annual Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Setup will be at 8:30 a.m. Parking spots and 10x10 lawn spots are available. The price is $15 for pre-registration and $20 for at the door. The rain date for this outdoor event is scheduled for October 1st. Use this link to register for a yard sale spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-d12ENy9t4-6CHgoQ_3qzCunXO0M3zakOKEmuB_qfEvpVUw/viewform
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Cairo-Durham National Honor Society Advisor Allison Manoli at amanoli@cairodurham.org or by calling the high school main office at 518-622-8543 and asking to be transferred to Mrs. Manoli.
The Cairo-Durham National Honor Society is hosting the annual Fall Festival and Community Yard Sale on September 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!
Setup will be at 8:30 a.m. Parking spots and 10x10 lawn spots are available. The price is $15 for pre-registration and $20 for at the door. The rain date for this outdoor event is scheduled for October 1st. Use this link to register for a yard sale spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-d12ENy9t4-6CHgoQ_3qzCunXO0M3zakOKEmuB_qfEvpVUw/viewform
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Cairo-Durham National Honor Society Advisor Allison Manoli at amanoli@cairodurham.org or by calling the high school main office at 518-622-8543 and asking to be transferred to Mrs. Manoli.
