Sunday, March 10, 2019

March comes in like a lion and leaves full of #LionPride

March comes in like a Lion and leaves full of #LionPride


Dryden has Heart

Last Friday, March 1, 2019, Cassavant, Freeville, and Dryden Elementary Schools gathered together in the gym at Dryden Elementary School to celebrate the 9th Annual "Dryden Has Heart" Assembly.

Throughout the month of February all three elementary schools collect canned goods and non-perishable food items to donate to the Dryden Kitchen Cupboard.

The three schools then come together at the end of Food Drive to celebrate this service to our community and present the donation to the Kitchen Cupboard in the form of a large "check". The assembly is spirited and focuses on taking care of each other and our community. This year the three elementary collected over 1,100 cans of food for the Dryden Kitchen Cupboard.

Mission, Vision and Core Beliefs

Earlier this month, teachers, parents, leaders, and board members worked with Sean Brady of Prism Decision Systems to develop an updated mission and vision as well as codify our core beliefs. This representative group worked for two days to do this work. 

The mission, vision, and core beliefs will be presented to the Board of Education at the April 8, 2019. Once they are adopted by the Board of Education, they will be presented to the staff and school community. 

With a clear mission and vision established, the District will be able to make decisions that align to our beliefs, what we aspire to be, and why we exist.  The District is very appreciative of all the effort that went into this important and thoughtful work. 

Unified Sports

Youth Activation Summit
For the first time ever, the District will sponsor a Unified Sports Basketball Team this year. Unified Sports allows students with a disability to participate in school sponsored athletics in a scaffolded and supportive structure that allows the students to be successful while competing against peers from other schools. 

A Unified Sports team is comprised of athletes who do not have a disability and athletes who do have a disability. All of the students on the team represent Dryden!  

At the end of February, members of the Dryden Unified Basketball Team traveled to the Youth Activation Summit  to learn more about how to support each other on the basketball court. We are proud of all of our Athletes.  #LionPride! 

Emily Miller  

Emily Miller-Track and Field Champion

The Dryden Central School District is very proud of 11th grade Emily Miller. Emily qualified to compete in the New York State Track and Field Championships in New York City on Staten Island on March 2, 2019. Emily competed in the 3000 m. She had a personal record while competing in this meet and placed 22nd overall in New York State. Emily, Coach Stuttle, and Coach Weaver exemplify excellence. Just prior to the State Championship Meet, Emily was presented with the District's #LionPride Award. 

Dr. Seuss Celebrations

On March 1, 2019, elementary schools throughout the District celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday. In the evening families gathered at Dryden Elementary School for Dr. Seuss Night. Students had the opportunity to read Dr. Seuss books and participate in games and activities related to some of Dr. Seuss' books. 

What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Maybe you enjoy watching Sam discover that he really does enjoy "Green Eggs and Ham". Perhaps you like the classic tale of The Cat in the Hat and watching Thing 1 and Thing 2 cause havoc while Mother is out. Who does not enjoy the rhythm and the rhyme of One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Regardless of your favorite Dr. Seuss book, there is something for everyone at Dr. Seuss Night. Hope to see you again next year! 

The District is very appreciative of all the staff and community members who worked so hard to provide our students with this experience, especially Mrs. Van Tassel and Mrs. Brown who co-chair the Dr. Seuss Night at Dryden Elementary School. 

The Addams Family

They're creepy and they're kooky. Mysterious and spooky; They're all together ooky. The Addams Family! 

This past weekend the Dryden Central School District presented "The Addams Family: Musical". The community had the opportunity to attend Friday, March 7 at 7:00 PM and again on Saturday, March 8 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

The High School Musical is a proud tradition in the Dryden Central School District and a welcome relief to the long winter weeks preceding the performance. 
The play was directed by Music Teacher, Mr. Austin Matson. The orchestra was director by Band and Music Teacher, Ms. Liz DeGoff. 

The all student cast spent over ten weeks building sets, rehearsing, and pouring their heart and soul into this work while still maintaining their academic course load and participating in other activities inside and outside of school. The District is proud of our students and their performance. 

The District is grateful for the support of the Drama Booster Club as well as the many parents and family members who gave their time and energy to support the Musical. 

#LionPride Award Winner

This past Friday, the Superintendent of Schools, had the honor or awarding our Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Krista Gillette the #LionPride Award for her continuous advocacy for all students in the Dryden Central School District. Ms. Gillette services students in grades PK-12. She has a positive and empowering attitude which is contagious. 

Ms. Gillette has been instrumental in bringing Unified Sports to Dryden as well as the founder of the Dryden Games. The Dryden Games is a regional athletic competition for students with disabilities. Ms. Gillette is always working to find ways for her students to access the world around them whether it be through athletics or helping them acquire the physical skills that will allow them to lead in an independent life. 

We are exceptionally proud of Ms. Gillette and lucky to have her as a member of our Team!


Capital Improvement Project Update

This past week site work began at the Mott Road site where the new Transportation Facility will be built. The new Transportation Facility will be a state of the art facility which will include two bus lifts and a bus wash. 

In addition to the Transportation Facility work, demolition work began at the MS/HS as well. The demolition work began in C-13 which will be converted into two music classroom and additional meeting space. Demolition work also began in the A Wing to prepare for the remodeled kitchen, remodeled MS cafeteria and construction of a new HS cafeteria. Consolidating the kitchen and cafeteria spaces in the MS/HS will allow the District to create efficiencies and the ability to provide better service for our students. 

You can find more detailed updates about the project at the District's website www.dryden.k12.ny.us and click on the Capital Improvement Project button. You can view updates as well as project meeting minutes. 












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