Cairo-Durham Elementary School

Congratulations to Alivia P. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!

Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families! This is a friendly reminder of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School. - Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. - Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students! - Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students! Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions. Finish strong, Mustangs! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

Congratulations to RJ K. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Thompson/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!

Cairo-Durham High School Senior Abigail Brandow recently finished participating her student teaching assignment in Mrs. Russell's class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! Ms. Brandow is enrolled in Questar lll BOCES' New Visions: Pathways in Education program and obtained her teaching assistant certification in the process. Way to go, Abigail!

Cairo-Durham High School Senior Abigail Brandow recently finished participating her student teaching assignment in Mrs. Russell's class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! Ms. Brandow is enrolled in the Questar III BOCES New Visions: Pathways in Education program and obtained her teaching assistant certification in the process. Way to go, Abigail!

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Attention Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families! Field Day is this Friday, June 7, 2024 at Cairo-Durham Elementary School! Please view the following letter on reminders for the day from Ms. Stalter!

Over the past two years at Cairo-Durham Elementary School, K-9 Mac has been a dedicated therapy dog. K-9 Mac has just been awarded the second highest therapy dog title from the American Kennel Club! He is now a certified “Distinguished Therapy Dog”. K-9 Mac truly enjoys his job and has been able to assist in de-escalating and helping students in different situations. Together, we can continue to make a difference in our community, one paw at a time! Way to go, K-9 Mac!

June 4, 2024 Dear Cairo-Durham Elementary School Families, I hope the warmer weather is finding you all in good spirits! I am writing to inform you of an update to the end-of-year schedule for Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Monday, June 24, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Tuesday, June 25, 2024: 12 p.m. (Noon) Dismissal. Last day of school for students! Wednesday, June 26, 2024: No school for students! Due to the schedule change, bus routes may take longer than usual June 24-25, 2024 with Cairo-Durham Middle/High School students taking the bus for their Regents/Final Exams. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this matter. Please do not hesitate to call the Cairo-Durham Elementary School main office at 518-622-3231 if you have any questions. Finish strong, Mustangs! Sincerely, Christopher Stein Principal Cairo-Durham Elementary School

The entire 4th grade class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School recently had the opportunity to visit and tour Howe's Cavern!

Camp Invention 2024 is coming to Cairo-Durham Elementary School during the week of July 15-19, 2024! Students will have the opportunity to illuminate and explore their horizons with fun activities! Families who are interested in having their student(s) participate in Camp Invention 2024 but are in need of financial support are encouraged to contact Cairo-Durham Elementary School Assistant Principal Rachel Harvey at 518-622-3231 or rharvey@cairodurham.org For more information, please visit invent.org/camp

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

Congratulations to Liam S. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Whitbeck/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!

Cairo-Durham Elementary School's PBIS Committee is hosting its annual "Special Person Dance" TONIGHT, May 31, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham Elementary School gym! Students are invited to bring a person special to them for a great night of fun and dancing! Please note that the original date listed on the school's calendar had the dance scheduled for May 23, 2024. The dance will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024! Paper copies will be sent home with students soon! Tickets at the door are $8. Payment in advance can be made in the main office of Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Please contact Cairo-Durham Elementary School Assistant Principal Rachel Harvey (rharvey@cairodurham.org) with any questions! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Congratulations to Noah M. for being named the "Star of the Week" in the Thompson/Lopez class at Cairo-Durham Elementary School!

Last week, students and staff members in all three grade levels rallied to support one of their classmates, Ethan B., who is currently battling a serious health issue. The Cairo-Durham Central School District proved we are Ethan Strong!

Nominations for the May 2024 “Mustang Monthly Alumni Spotlight” are officially open and can be submitted at the link below by Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3 p.m. Past nominations will also be considered in the selection process. Click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNROynv2jQCrXC91HYXd9UwGLKU-lC2dXo5GnUfEIIyPY9zw/viewform?usp=sf_link) to submit a nomination for May 2024!

We are celebrating our students at Cairo-Durham Elementary, Middle and High Schools who each took four NYS English as a Second Language Achievement Tests over the last six weeks on their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills! We are so proud of their hard work! Way to go, Mustangs!

Cairo-Durham Elementary School's PBIS Committee is hosting its annual "Special Person Dance" on Friday May 31, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham Elementary School gym! Students are invited to bring a person special to them for a great night of fun and dancing! Please note that the original date listed on the school's calendar had the dance scheduled for May 23, 2024. The dance will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024! Paper copies will be sent home with students soon! Tickets at the door are $8. Payment in advance can be made in the main office of Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Please contact Cairo-Durham Elementary School Assistant Principal Rachel Harvey (rharvey@cairodurham.org) with any questions! Looking forward to seeing you all there!