Roscoe Central School had five students participate in the Liberty Elks Hoop Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Liberty Middle School. Our students earned second and third place for 10- and 11-year-old girls, with Mila Park and Jayda Teipelke, respectively; third place for 12- and 13-year-old boys with Liam Husson; and second and fourth place for 10- and 11-year-old boys with Carson Branch and Lawson Grossman, respectively. Congratulations to you all.
Students in Computer Skills class took their coding skills to the next level by coded Microbits (a small computer chip). They made their own pianos by creating an electronic circuit so when they pressed the foil different sounds would play, as well as created a reaction game. See the games in action at https://docs.google.com/file/d/18ejlmAsX5oiSYFRQRk_QpNT67gR9XVP-/preview and https://docs.google.com/file/d/1jo27Y2-ZyAPlrvta1X-GLZ1EByfhGIAn/preview
Our combined Roscoe-Livingston Manor football team played its last game of the season on Nov. 5. It was the final time on the gridiron for our seniors Nicholas Cusumano, Daniel Tolbert , Anthony Teipelke, Robert Staudt, Morgan McKinley, Ryan Rampe, Andrew Gaebel and Brenden Green.
Yearbook has put together a new online yearbook sales order center. Students, parents and businesses can order yearbooks directly from the website as well as design and place their own ads. Visit https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome and enter the school code 14470. Presale discounts are in effect until Dec. 31. For more information, contact Mrs. Henke at shenke@roscoe.k12.ny.us.
RCS third graders, and their stuffed animals, visited UHS Delaware Valley Hospital's teddy bear clinic on Wednesday, Nov. 2. There, they were able to learn more about what happens at a hospital and were able to see the inside of an ambulance.
There will be a fundraiser to benefit the Coach Fred Ahart Foundation from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Rockland House at 159 Rockland Road in Roscoe.
Baskets and prize donations are being accepted and may be dropped of at 87 Rockland Road in Roscoe. Those who wish to donate may also call 607-498-4341 to arrange for pick up. Donations may also be mailed to The Coach Fred Ahart Foundation, P.O. Box 293, Roscoe, NY 12776.
Calling for the raffle, which will feature theme baskets, gift certificates, art, a 50/50 and more, will begin at 8 p.m. There will be cash bar and hors d'oeuvres, with music by Mystic Entertainment.
For more information, visit the foundation's Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/coachfredahartfoundation
Eighth grade students recently studied the photograph of Lewis Hines. His photos caught what child labor really looked like in the early 20th century, resulting in the passage of child labor laws to protect children.
Dr. Stephen Birchak, better known as Dr. Bird, returned to Roscoe last week for an assembly about choices, positivity and kindness for seventh through 12th graders. It was a very powerful message with a lots of laughter mixed in. Thanks for returning, Dr. Bird. See more photos on our Facebook page.
Mrs. Elisabeth Boylan and Deputy Beebe recently visited the PreK class.
When Mrs. Boylan came she explained how the mail system works. She told the class she drives a mail truck and delivers mail and packages to people. Deputy Beebe visited on Halloween and talked to the class about Halloween safety tips. He explained how to have fun but to also stay safe on Halloween. They asked many questions about his job and then told him what they were being for Halloween. See more photos on our Facebook page
We saw some great costumes last week for Halloween. We love the creativity of our students and staff. See more photos on our Facebook page.
Cafeteria staff got into the Halloween spirit on Monday. We love the costumes!
Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 5-12: Check out this tutorial video on how to use the SchoolTool Parent Portal: https://youtu.be/1HF_fK_zAjY
School physicals will be on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 607-498-4126 ext 6107 or email adefreitas@roscoe.k12.ny.us to have a child seen for their physical at the school. Copies of physicals for children who have already had their physical at their primary care doctor, should be faxed to 607-498-6015.
In order to make sure the food bank has all the necessary supplies to provide a wonderful Thanksgiving to those in need, the RCS Honor Society is asking that each class provide a specific type of non-perishable food: Pre-K/Kindergarten/7th grade: Canned Vegetables (corn, sweet potatoes, green beans); 1st Grade/2nd Grade/8th Grade: Gravy (packets, cans, jars);
3rd Grade/ 9th Grade: Dessert Items, (pie filling, etc.) Canned Fruit (pineapples, mandarin oranges, assorted fruit); 4th Grade/10th Grade
Cranberry Sauce, Soup Mixes (mushroom, chicken, cheddar); 5th Grade/11th Grade: Mashed Potatoes; 6th Grade/12th Grade: Stuffing. The collection will -take place from Nov. 7-15. Families should send in items with their students. Members of the public may also drop off donations in the school lobby.
An Unexpected Treat!
While some pumpkins in the Kiwanis Pumpkin Patch were not chosen to go home with elementary students, artists in the Studio Art class decided to give some of them a creative transformation. Ninth grade artists used acrylic paint, yarn, googley eyes, wire and more to transform simple, orange, pumpkins into works of art! "Thank you to the Roscoe Kiwanis for providing pumpkins for RCS students! It was a festive way to get in the Halloween spirit!
Roscoe Central School took part in the NYS Big Apple Crunch last week. At 2 p.m., students, faculty and staff heard apple facts and then took bites of New York-grown apples to celebrate New York State's official fruit. What is your favorite way to eat apples? (See more photos on our Facebook page)
RCS seniors are selling poinsettias and wreaths until Monday, Nov. 7. Poinsettias are $16 each and come in red, white, pink, and red glitter. Wreaths are $25 for 12" ring size and $32 for 16" ring size. Please see any senior to place and order or email Carmel Lambe clambe@roscoe.ny.us or Liz Ross eross@roscoe.k12.ny.us
Mrs. Robinson’s first grade class is participating in the My Favorite Book Community Program this year. My Favorite Book is a gift volume given to 6-year-old children. The book emphasizes making good choices and meaningful character lessons such as, good manners, being responsible, friendship, staying healthy, following rules, protecting our environment, staying safe and gratitude. Mrs. Robinson and the first graders thank the following sponsors of this program: Courtyard Bar & Grill, Mirabito, Niko’s Auto Repair LLC, Roscoe Diner and The Verona Country Stores and Kitchens. Thanks for supporting our school. We appreciate your generosity!
Students in English 8 worked collaboratively to write about survival in the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. One student focused on the terrifying crash of the B24, another student described the men's struggles at sea, and the third student explained how the men used grit, wit, and resilience to survive at sea for 47 days during World War II.
1,2,3 Andres, a Bethel Woods Arts Performance, visited RCS earlier this month. Students in Pre-K through second grade enjoyed singing and dancing as they interacted with Spanish, English, and sign language. The students and teachers had a fabuloso time!
