CSS Newsletter
October 12, 2017
Produced by the CCS PTA
Submissions for the CCS Newsletter are due by 3 PM on Mondays prior.
Email to: news@ccspta.info

Inside This Issue:

CCS District Calendar


PTA News

Who doesn't love chocolate?
The Clinton PTA is in need of one or two individuals to run this year's Chocolate Sale. This is our main fundraising activity and is essential for funding events throughout the year including senior scholarships, elementary class trips, the middle school NYC trip, the annual Author Visit, PARP, and the Ice Cream Social

You would be in charge of working with the vendor, Gertrude Hawk, to arrange for the distribution of all materials to the students and delivery dates of the packages. We need your help so we don't lose out on the funds from this event!

If you are interested or have any additional questions please contact the Clinton PTA at ccsnypta@gmail.com.

Scholastic Book Fair
The PTA will be having a fall Book Fair at the Elementary School library from October 23 to October 26 from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm and also in the evening on Monday October 23 from 5:00 to 6:30. It is a great opportunity to build up your book collection at home!

PTA Meeting Minutes
Did you miss our last PTA meeting? You can still read through the meeting minutes to learn about the latest events and projects we've been working on by clicking on this link.

PTA Membership
Click here to fill out your PTA Membership Form for the 2017-2018 school year. Volunteering and attending PTA meetings are completely optional. By joining our local unit, you also become a member of the New York State PTA and National PTA, which are both very active child advocacy groups. Thank you for your continued support!


School News

Clinton Middle School Students of the Month
September - Kindness
The honored students exhibit excellence in academics, citizenship, and the core values of Clinton Middle School. Each student selected exemplifies a specific character trait that supports our positive school community. Their grade level teachers consider the character trait of the month and the values of our school in the selection process.
8th Grade

Grace Gorcyca

7th Grade

Cameron Maline
6th Grade

Kaylee Almond
6th Grade

Caleb Scerbo

Hall of Distinction Induction
Graduates or retirees selected for induction into the Clinton Central School Hall of Distinction will have exemplified the tenets of the Clinton Central School’s educational philosophy throughout their lives, demonstrating outstanding professional achievement in their chosen field as well as contribution to society at an exceptional level.

Plaques summarizing the five honorees accomplishments are permanently displayed in the second floor theatre lobby.

The 2017 members of the Hall of Distinction are:

Richard A. Cristaldi, CCS Employee
John F. D’Aprix, Class of 1960
Andrew J. Drake, Class of 1987
Gordon W. Felt, Class of 1981
Richard D. Hunt, CCS Employee


Richard Cristaldi, Richard Hunt and John D'Aprix

Sophomore Class Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
The CCS Sophomore Class is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee to raise "dough" for their class! The sale runs until November 1st. Delivery to the school will be on Thursday, November 9th. Please see a sophomore student to purchase. Thank you in advance for your support!

6 Chocolate iced glazed or filled - $6.00
Box of 6 Chocolate Ice Glazed
Box of 6 Raspberry Filled Glazed
Box of 6 White Cream Filled Glazed
Box of 6 Lemon Filled Glazed

12 oz. bag of coffee - $9 per bag
Dark Roast
House Blend
Decaf

CCS Cross Country Report
The boys and girls Cross Country teams are still going strong.

As of now the boys are 13-1 with their only head-to-head loss coming to Sauquoit who is team ranked #6 in the state in class D.

The girls are a perfect 14-0 going into the last CSC "head-to-head" meets of the season.

Over the weekend the younger members of the teams competed without any of the the nine CCS Seniors (and also without Eva Borton - ranked #1 in NYS Class C & Taylor Harvey - ranked #12 in NYS Class C) at the Whitesboro invitational.

The "next year preview" Warrior boys finished 3rd in the JV level race and the girls won the JV race with Freshman Emily Hemstrought being the individual race winner!

"It was a good restful weekend off from competition for the older and state ranked kids on the team (most of whom will race this coming Saturday at Saratoga in a state level invitational) and a great opportunity for the younger kids who are usually in the middle or the back of the pack in races to race up front and challenge for the top spots out from under their own teammates shadows".


Whitesboro Invitational JV race Champions

Results of the 2nd CCS Fun Run

Community News

Happening at the Kirkland Town Library

Clinton Music Parents Membership Drive

Friends of ABC Extravaganza - Saturday, October 14
Time to get your tickets for the party of the year!
Dance to the music of Dr. Grimm, Jenna Wratten & Friends
Many of the auction donations are already online and can be bid on. Visit our auction site to see all of the exciting items!

Click Here to View Our Auction!
***Live Auction Items***
  • Tickets to see Hamilton in NYC
  • A wine tour for 26
  • Two North Carolina vacation rentals
  • Two lake house rentals
  • Washington Nationals experience
  • Dinner party with the Tantillo's

New Hartford Shopping Center's Kick-Off at Octoberfest - Saturday, October 14, 12pm - 4pm

Clinton Fire Dept Chicken BBQ - Sunday, October 15, 12 pm
Brooks House of BBQ will be furnishing their famous chicken dinners!
The cost is $10.25.
A Drive-Thru service will be available.
All proceeds benefit the Clinton Fire Department!

CCS Field Hockey - Michael T's Chicken Riggie Fundraiser - Monday, October 16, 5pm - 8pm

Native American Arts and Culture Festival 2017 - Saturday, October 21, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Stone Presbyterian Church's Harvest Pie Sale - Saturday, October 21st, 10am to 2pm
Stone Presbyterian Church's Harvest Pie Sale will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 10am to 2pm at 8 So. Park Row, Clinton. All kinds of delicious homemade pies will be available for sale. We will also be featuring our "drive-thru pies" and pie slices again this year. All proceeds will go to support mission projects of the Women's Association. Come and help us celebrate the start of our beautiful autumn season! Questions? Contact Ceil Gilbert (853-8289) or Donna Goodfriend (853-8405).

United Methodist Men's Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, Oct 21, 7:30 AM to Noon
United Methodist Men's Pancake Breakfast
Clinton United Methodist Church
105 Utica Road, Clinton
Saturday, October 21, 2017
7:30 AM to Noon
Golden Brown Pancakes, Large Link Sausage, Applesauce, Coffee, Juice, Milk
Adults - $8
Family of 4 - $20
Children Ages 6 - 12 - $4
Children 5 and under - FREE

Clinton Arena Skating Schedule