CNYRIC The Recipient of Six NYSPRA Awards in 2018
October 2018 - The Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) is the proud recipient of six 2018 New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) Communications Contest Awards. The CNYRIC earned recognition in the following areas:
Special Purpose Publication - " An Administrator's Guide to 1:1 Computing "
Special Purpose Publication - "Why You Need CNYRIC's e-Comm Service" ...
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LaFayette Student Runs "Backpack Buddies" Program to Help Friends
On Sept. 27, LaFayette Central School District third-grader Rylee Andersen was featured on News Channel 9, thanks to her selfless work in support of the “Backpack Buddies” project.
Rylee was inspired by a feature on the television show “Little Big Shots,” whereby a young man sought to help his community by providing backpacks full of food to those in need. If it worked for that community, what might Rylee be able ...
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Baldwinsville Students Participate in Videoconference with 9/11 Responder
On Sept. 11, students from the Baldwinsville Central School District participated in a videoconference with author and former New York Police Department Chief Surgeon, Dr. Greg Fried. Their participation was arranged via the CNYRIC's eLearning Service .
Dr. Fried was both a first responder and a survivor of the New York City terror attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. While onsite to tend to other first ...
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North Syracuse CSD Seeking Names for Military Honor Roll
On Friday, November 9, 2018, in honor of Veteran’s Day, the North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD) will honor another group of inductees to its Military Honor Roll. The honor roll was established in 2012 to recognize former district students that have gone on to military service.
In order for the honor roll to be as complete as possible when it is unveiled we are asking for the NSCSD ...
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Meet our Featured Teacher: Tom Sweeney
"Reception for the Woodland STEAM Club has been overwhelmingly positive, with almost 90 students (and counting) participating in club activities since its inception. The club has had an identifiable positive impact on student collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving strategies. "
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From Around the Region: McGraw Second-graders Become Published Authors
McGraw second graders in Mrs. Rolewicz’s classroom know what it takes to become published authors!
Together - with the help of their teachers - students created a story that officially turned into a published book. Students collaborated and worked together right down to the smallest details. First, they brainstormed ideas and came up with a topic and theme for their story. ...
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Cortland Third-graders Raising Money to Bring Clean Water to Africa
The third grade classes, at Barry School, are collecting money for the organization Drop in the Bucket.
Drop in the Bucket is an organization that focuses on raising money to bring fresh water to sub-saharan Africa. Although clean water is something people in the United States have regularly available, only half of the population in sub-Saharan Africa has access to clean water. Over 80% of the disease ...
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Meet our Featured Teacher: Lauren Hallman
"There has been a big difference in the culture of Lauren's classroom over the past nine months, as she’s transitioned into becoming more of a facilitator rather than a traditional lecturer."
Lauren Hallman ...
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Public forum May 8 on Student Data Privacy Law
Because the protection and privacy of student data is paramount, members of the public will have the opportunity to offer input to state education officials on New York’s student data privacy law, Education Law 2-D. Specifically, the state is seeking input on student data privacy and any suggestions for possible additions to the law’s “Parents’ Bill of Rights.”
OCM BOCES will be hosting one of 14 public ...
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From Around the Region: Hannibal CSD Raises Money for Children's Hospital
An annual tradition continued at Fairley Elementary School recently, as students and the school community united to raise money for the Golisano Children’s Hospital.
On a designated day each year, Hannibal students wear their pajamas to school as a fundraiser and to raise awareness of childhood cancer. “Paige’s Pajamarama,” named in honor of a Baldwinsville girl who passed away after ...
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OCM BOCES Hosts American Sign Language Rally
Written by Chris Kulle, Public Information Specialist (CNYRIC)
On Apr. 16, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES and the Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) partnered to host the American Sign Language (ASL) Rally, held at the OCM BOCES campus. Students and teachers traveled from as far as Gowanda and Cleveland Hill to be part of the event.
The rally provided an opportunity for ASL students to put what they’ve ...
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Meet our Featured Teacher: Jessica Matzke
" When integrating technology into her classroom, Jessica always wants it to be fun and interactive, but she also wants it to 'do more' than simply replace what she already assigns on pencil and paper. "
Jessica ...
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From Around the Region: Solvay Kindergarten Students Combine STEM and the Gingerbread Man
How did the Gingerbread Man cross the river? Students from Solvay Elementary School worked together using their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and social skills to create an alternative plan for the Gingerbread Man to cross the river without falling in.
Kindergarten students from SES participated in a STEM program as a part of the 21st Century Learning Grant Award . For one of their ...
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From Around the Region: Cortland Students Visit OCM BOCES
It’s never too early to think about your future… and having some hopes and dreams is important to leading a healthy life. All of our junior high students are encouraged to think about their future. School Counselors Penny Pomeroy and Annie Tutino have coordinated with OCM BOCES, to bring the entire 8th grade class to visit McEvoy Career and Technology Center on March 23.
Mrs. Pomeroy said, ...
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OCM BOCES Video Highlights Changes to NYS Learning Standards for 2018
The Onondaga-Cortland-Madison (OCM) BOCES has created a video that focuses on the New York State Learning Standards, discussing their purpose and highlighting some of the changes made to the Learning Standards for 2018. It also touches on how assessments are scored, and what can be done with the data that is compiled.
The New York State Learning Standards serve as guidelines for what students should know (and ...
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Marcellus students craft reusable "Boomerang Bags" for local shoppers
A collaborative sustainability project undertaken by Marcellus students in grades 7-12 culminated this week with the presentation of a “Boomerang Bags” box at Nojaim Brothers Supermarket in the village of Marcellus.
The wooden box, constructed and painted by Marcellus faculty and students, is filled with reusable, fabric shopping bags that were hand-stitched by student and community volunteers. The ...
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Meet our Featured Teacher: Martha Nye
" Martha’s students look forward to the varied learning opportunities and engaging lessons that have been integrated into their daily curriculum. Each student has the opportunity to explore ancient civilizations through educational videos, presentations, and virtual reality experiences. The social studies curriculum is brought to life through investigation, collaboration and innovation in the classroom. " ...
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From Around the Region: South Seneca Serving Locally-grown Food in its Cafeteria
The Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is helping South Seneca cafeterias serve students more local produce through the Farm to School program.
The program began in 2016 and is supported by funding from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets through CCE. A recently secured second round of funding will carry the effort forward for two more years.
Every few months, ...
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From Around the Region: Baker Senior Selected for Prestigious Orchestra
Parker Bruce, a senior at Baker High School, has been invited to perform with the NYO2, a program of the Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall. Selection for the orchestra is a significant honor and achievement.
Students complete an intensive two-week residency working with top players from American orchestras. Students also spend a week in Miami Beach with the New World Symphony before performing in a final ...
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Meet our Featured Teacher: Kimberly Kanuck
"By giving students the digital tools to start a project from inception to completion, Kimberly introduced them to entirely new ways of integrating technology into their day-to-day classroom activities. "
Kimberly Kanuck ...
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