Buy your elementary yearbook today!

The 2018 yearbook is on sale now for $17.00. This is the lowest price of the year so buy your yearbook now! Reserve your copy:

1. Online today at jostensyearbooks.com ***All Personalization must be done online***
2. Call 1-877-767-5217
3. Bring in order form that came home with your child & cash/check made out to Clinton PTA to the main office. (Orders must be in a sealed envelope marked: YEARBOOK)

Order Today! Don't Delay! Deadline is February 2, 2018.

Melissa Williams has done a phenomenal job of organizing and running the Scholastic Book fair at Clinton Elementary for the last few years and is now ready to hang up her hat. The PTA needs one or two volunteers to take over her duties as chair of the Book Fair committee for the 2018-2019 school year.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with Scholastic and the elementary school principal and librarian
• Organizing volunteers for setup and to help students during their library time
• Acting as cashier for book purchases
• Working with the PTA treasurer

It would be great to have a committee chair ready before the spring Book Fair as this would allow them to work and "train" with Melissa on her final sale. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact the PTA at ccsnypta@gmail.com.

The next General PTA Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 31 at 7pm in the secondary media center. Join us to participate in our discussions regarding upcoming events including the Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale, the Spring Scholastic Book Fair, and future collaboration with the Clinton Elementary Green Team.

If you have any questions, please email the PTA at ccsnypta@gmail.com

Flu season is here!

When to Keep Your Child Home From School:

• Fever higher than 100.5
• Vomiting or Diarrhea
• Becomes short of breath or is wheezing
• Has a cough that disrupts normal activity
• Has distracting pain from earache, headache, sore throat or recent injury
• Has yellow or green discharge from the nose
• Breaks out in a rash; not all rashes require that a child stay home from school. Check with your child's doctor.

BUT REMEMBER

• School is a child's work. It is important for normal development. If your child is absent often, it may be harder to keep up with the class. It is important your child does not miss more than a few days of school a year due to illness.
• Ask your doctor if you are not sure about keeping your child home.
• It is not too late to get a flu shot!

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.

Thank you to all of the families who collected and sent in plastic film to be recycled. The Elementary School collected 159 pounds of plastic film! (This is a correction from our previously reported total.) Although we did not win the challenge, we recycled a lot of plastic film. This helps our environment by recycling these items and keeping them out of our region's landfill.

Now that the challenge is over, families can continue to collect plastic film items and recycle them at many retail and grocery stores. Please check the list to see which plastic film items can be recycled. Also, please remember that these items cannot be recycled in your curbside bin. For more information on what can be recycled and where, please visit:

https://www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/

The Green Team will continue to work on making our school and community greener. For more information, please contact Denise Toia-Kramer at dtoiakramer@ccs.edu.

The Artisan's Corner at 1 College Street in Clinton will be hosting the elementary art show starting Wednesday, January 24 through the entire month of February. The Art Department encourages you to stop by Artisan's Corner during business hours and see some of the fabulous artwork that is on display! There will be an Artist's Reception on the 24th of January from 6pm-7pm.

The next Clinton Central School District Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30 pm in the Secondary Media Center. Click here to view the agenda for this meeting.

Below you will find the dates of several upcoming school spirit days at Clinton Elementary:

• Monday, January 22 - Decade Day! Dress like you are from a different decade.
• Monday, February 5 - Happy day! Wear a shirt with a positive/happy message and take the time to make someone extra happy today in some way.
• Wednesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day! Wear red or pink.

ESPN will broadcast the following athletic contest on 1310 AM

Friday, February 8, 7:30

Boys Hockey vs RFA

Schedule of Events

Thursday, February 8th

Youth Hockey Fundraiser

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: This casual food and dining event will be held at the Kirkland Art Center (KAC) on Thursday, Feb. 8th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Admission will be $10 per person (over 12 years old), $5 per person (aged 5-11), and Free for kids under 5. There will be canned beer (Utica Club and Saranac), white and red wines, Saranac root beer, and water for sale. A silent video loop will run throughout, and historical hockey artifacts will be on display.

7:15 pm: Pat Kelly will speak at 7:15 p.m., with a question and answer session afterward.

All proceeds will benefit Clinton Youth Hockey programs.

Friday, February 9th

Hamilton College registration and reception for everyone

7:00 pm: Clinton High School Boys Hockey versus Rome, Clinton Arena

Saturday, February 10th

8:00 am - 12:00 pm: Alumni games at Sage Rink and Clinton Arena. Breakfast at Arena.

2:30 pm: Keynote Program at CCS Auditorium

• Stan Fischler, Emmy & Lester Patrick Award winner/MSG Commentator
• Pat Kelly, Coach of Legendary Clinton Comets & Lester Patrick Award winner
• Guy Hebert, Hamilton College & NHL Goalie/Anaheim Mighty Ducks Commentator

7:00 pm: Men's Hamilton College Hockey versus Connecticut at the Clinton Arena

• Recognition of Clinton High School players who went on to play at Hamilton College

Sunday, February 11th

3:00 pm: Men's Hamilton College Hockey versus Tufts at Sage Rink (possible "Senior Night")

• Prettyman banner unveiling at Sage Rink
• Hamilton College Feb-Fest - TBD

Weekend activities throughout the village including, exhibits at the Kirkland Art Center, Clinton Historical Society, Kirkland Town Library, Burke Library, Clinton Arena and Alteri's Restaurant.

Weekend Accommodations

Reserve your hotel room at the Hampton Inn & Suites in New Hartford by January 18, 2018 to get the "Hamilton Hockey" rate of $139 per night.

Call (315)793-1600 or book online or look for other area hotels and B&Bs.

More information can be found at http://www.thankyoualbertprettyman.com/ and http://www.clintonhockey.org/.

Fitness & Wellness

In the Gallery

KAC Live

Adult / Youth Art Classes

February 2018 Workshops

Clinton Schools Community Fitness Center

• SPINNING 5:30AM-6:15AM Mon/Wed Feb 5, 7, 12, 14, 26, 28. Instructor Susie Hamilton. Cost $39.
• TORCH 5:30-6:15 AM Mon/Wed Feb 6, 8, 13, 15, 27. Instructor Susie Hamilton. Cost $32
• EXHALE YOGA 5:30-6:15AM Fri Feb 2, 9, 16. Instructor Susie Hamilton. Cost $20.
• SPINNING 8:00-8:45AM Saturday Feb 3, 10, 17, 24. Instructor is Melissa Kehler. Cost $26.
• MAT PILATES 6:20-7:00AM Mon/Wed Feb 7, 12, 14, 26, 28. Instructor is Pam King Cost $32.
• RESILIENCE YOGA 5:30-6:30 PM Tu/Th Feb 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22. Instructor is Sharon Kanfoush-Berkhoudt Cost $45.

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Workshop Payment Options

• If signing up for a specific workshop for the entire month, pay the monthly fee. This guarantees you a spot in the workshop for that entire month. Sign up through BOCES for this option. *** You can register online (via credit card) by clicking here, choosing "Clinton" from the "Facility" drop down, clicking on the "Search" button, and choosing the workshop you wish to register for. Or call 793-8696 to register via phone.
• Purchase a fill in workshop card for $40 worth 5 classes. You can attend any workshop class depending on availability. Check at front desk! There is no expiration date on these cards. Sign up at the fitness center for this option. Please have the correct cash or check. (The FC does not take Debit or Credit)
• Purchase a one-time pass for $10 depending on availability. Sign up at the fitness center for this option. Please have the correct cash or check. (The FC does not take Debit or Credit)

Class Descriptions - Classes cater to all fitness levels

• Spinning - an indoor cycling cardiovascular class. The motivational cues, music and movements keep you inspired!
• Mat Pilates - It lengthens the muscles while strengthening the core. Breathing is a major focus.
• Fit Club - Fit mind, fit body, and fit spirit! Enter Fit Club and let your spirit soar, your body become alive and your mind expand. Feel energized, feel the sweat... stretch. After the warm up alternate between cardio and strength stations. Finish with a refreshing stretch.
• Exhale Yoga - Find your balance in body and life. This moderate Kripalu yoga class is designed to nurture mindfulness while encouraging an exploration of poses and self-acceptance. Each class includes strengthening, stretching, balance and relaxation. Please bring water and a yoga mat.
• Torch - Torch calories and fat through an efficient workout that blends 20 minutes of Spinning with 20 minutes of weight-lifting exercises. Fast & effective, TORCH builds muscle, reduces fat and helps to improve your metabolism & balance. Please bring a small towel and water.
• Fusion - Find strength and balance through an efficient workout that blends 20 minutes of weight lifting exercises with 20 minutes of yoga poses. This class builds muscle, burns fat, improves your metabolism and betters your balance and flexibility. Each class ends with guided relaxation so you leave feeling recharged. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
• Resilience Yoga - This moderate class in the Infinite Light-Kripalu lineage is designed to marry the breath with the postures as a means to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and calm of both the body and the mind. Suitable for beginners and beyond. Please bring water and a mat.
• Boot Camp - This class will be geared toward people who want weight lifting as well as bootcamp style cardio. Students will have a circuit of weight lifting followed by cardio circuit. The cardio part will be outside whenever possible and the weight portion will be in the actual gym. The instruction will be customized to each student so it can be advertised as group training.

Fitness Memberships Available

(community & non-community welcome)

The Fitness Center will continue to be open during early mornings, early evenings and Saturday mornings for adult use.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday - Thursday	5:00 am - 7:00 am
Monday - Thursday	5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday	7:00 am - 10:00 am

Payment by cash, check, or money order should be made to MO BOCES when purchasing a fitness membership at the fitness center.
Debit cards can be used but you must call BOCES at 315-793-8696.

• 3 Month Memberships: $45
• 3 Month Senior Citizen membership (62 and older): $40.50 (10% discount)
• 1 week (or weekend pass): $10
• 1 Month CCS College Student home on break: $15
• 1 Month Memberships: $15

For more information on fitness center memberships and/or workshops, community hours, directions, etc., go to ccs.edu and click on fitness center. You can call fitness manager Garey Benn at 315-557-2310 or e-mail gbenn@ccs.edu.

Pick up the complete flyer located at the front desk or workshop room which will give you directions on how to sign up, class descriptions, and payment options

Winter Weather Closings

• An email will go out to the members of the Fitness Center. Please sign up at the front desk, if you are not currently receiving our monthly emails.
• A message will be posted on our Facebook page.
• WKTV - It will be posted under Clinton Central Schools / Community Fitness Center. There will be a separate post for the AM and PM hours.

Have a pizza and help a student go to college! Every Wednesday during the fall and winter months, when you purchase a pizza from Alteri's Restaurant in Clinton (dine in or take out), $2 of the price will go to Clinton Dollars for Scholars to support a scholarship to honor Mr. and Mrs. Alteri. The local chapter matches up to $500 to make this a $1,000 scholarship. For more information, go to clinton.dollarsforscholars.org.