ELL students celebrate different cultures through food:
It started as a discussion about how dough was made, and for what purpose, in different countries. That's when an English Language Learner student suggested the class participate in an international food fest. The group of high schoolers planned to bring their favorite foods, and prepared presentations about the ingredients and process of making it.
"We've been dreaming about this for years, to do something that isn't just about the holiday, but makes us feel at home and that we belong and that we are closer," explained teacher Danuta Goldmann.
Representing dishes from Guatemala, there were tacos, homemade tortillas, and tamales. Representing dishes from Poland, there were pierogi, golabki, and kapusta to share. You can find some pictures from the class below. ...
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Holiday Spirit Weeks planned across all schools:
Elbridge Elementary, the Jordan-Elbridge Dynamic Intermediate School, JEMS and JEHS are all planning for a Holiday Spirit Week ahead of the Holiday Recess! Each day ahead of break, starting Monday, Dec. 20, will have a dress up theme. You can find the schedules below. Happy Holidays to all!
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National Junior Honor Society hosts holiday fundraiser:
Raising money for a good cause while getting a laugh in before the holiday recess - that's the main focus of the National Junior Honor Society's latest fundraiser! Anyone at JEMS can pay one dollar to vote for a staff member who they want to see wear a silly holiday costume to school on December 23rd. All funds raised will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Syracuse.
Students can vote as many times as they want beween December 16th-22nd, during their school lunch. Adults are allowed to vote, too. The goal is to raise $500 for St. Jude's. You can find more details in the video below, or you can watch the video at this link .
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Teacher shares accomplishments with students:
Teacher Beth Brunelle has a lot to celebrate from the past year. She participated in 11 races throughout 2021, running a total of 35.9 miles! Now, she’s sharing the trophies she collected along the way with students in Mary Maestri’s class. See which award was given to each student below.
Brunelle gave student Johanna Hevner her medal from the Autism Awareness run, which was 3.1 miles.
Student Eli May was awarded the One Warm Coat medal. The course was 4 miles, and the organization provides free coats to those in need.
Daniel Neuman II was given the Give Kids the World medal. The 3.1-mile race aims to help fulfill the wishes of all children with life threatening illnesses and their families have a memorable experience.
Karissa Wilson was given a trophy from a ...
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Karate club expands to middle school:
Middle school students who are interested in joining karate club now have the opportunity to sign up. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at the middle school.
The program is taught by 4th Degree Black Belt Leo McCormick, who has more than 40 years of Martial Arts experience. A current physical is required to participate. Class will include calisthenics, stretching, martial arts techniques, self-defense and sparring.
Students are welcome to visit a class to see if they are interested. Students should sign up through Family ID . If you have other questions, reach out to Mr. McCormick .
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Students get excited for in-person holiday concerts:
For the first time in years, students are getting excited to perform in holiday concerts in front of an audience!
“We’re excited about seeing friends and family at the concert,” two 4 th graders agreed.
JEDIS and JEMS students will be hosting a combined concert on Tuesday, Dec. 14 th at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Students will be performing classic songs such as “Winter Wonderland,” and were asked to wear Christmas colors or all black.
“Parents and students alike are very excited to get back in the spotlight,” added music teacher Andrea Love.
Love will be leading kindergarteners on stage Thursday, Dec. 9 th at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. They’ll be singing “Better Bundle Up,” “Rudolph ...
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Reminder to fill out form if students need transportation changes:
As we approach the holiday break, it is important to note that parents and guardians who know their student will need to get the bus from a new location in the new year must fill out a Transportation Change Form.
Please keep in mind that the district allows one morning pick-up address and one afternoon drop-off address. You are always welcome to personally drop off and pick your child up from school.
By filling out the form, the district will have the information needed to make changes, assign bus routes and communicate them to families to cut down on any confusion. You can find the form by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please call the Jordan-Elbridge Transportation department at (315) 689-8500 x 5602.
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Future World Changers announced for month of November:
Three Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are being recognized as ‘Future World Changers.’ Each month, teachers nominate students for reasons such as excelling in class or making significant progress and growth. The students nominated exhibit qualities of a lifelong learner, such as having determination, being compassionate, and demonstrating curiosity.
November's 'Future World Changers' are Windsor Trousdale, Jr., Catherine McGinn and Alyssa Woytowich.
Students receive a t-shirt and a certificate for their hard work. Their names are also displayed on the marquee in front of Elbridge Elementary. See photos of the students below. Congratulations to all of our Future World Changers!
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Celebrating a successful donation drive:
Congratulations to Year II students at JEMS for sponsoring a successful Personal Care Holiday Drive to support local refugee families in Syracuse. The students started the drive after reading the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.
JEMS partnered with Syracuse Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment (RISE) to collect personal care items to be delivered to community members in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. That included everything from toiletries to games and books. You can see how much was collected in the picture below!
Once the collection was complete, representatives from RISE came to JEMS to talk about the work they do as an organization and the importance of accepting others. Great work, all!
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Understanding your IB report card:
As we reach the end of the first marking period, you may have questions about the new format of the International Baccalaureate report card. IB Coordinator Alexis Farnsworth has created a video to help families better understand the IB report card format. Please watch the video below, or click here to learn more .
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JE students help unload donated food at local food pantry:
JEMS students celebrated the spirit of giving ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Third grade Eagle Council students and sixth graders teamed up to assist in the unloading of all the food donated by members of the district through this year's food drive. Teachers who joined said students displayed teamwork, kindness and a true sense of community working together to carry and organize all of the donations. Great job, everyone! See photos from the day below.
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Multiple fall sports teams honored as scholar-athlete teams:
The fall sports season has come to an end, and five of our fall sports teams will be recognized as NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete teams! To achieve this distinction, 75% of the team’s roster must have a GPA of 90.00 or higher!
"Kudos to our players, coaches, and staff for their work during this uncertain school year," said Director of Athletics Dan Stadtmiller.
The teams are:
Varsity Girls Soccer
Varsity Boys Soccer
Varsity Girls Volleyball
Varsity Boys Cross Country
Varsity Girls Tennis
Keep up the great work and congratulations!
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ELL students tell the history of Thanksgiving for Poland pen pals:
English Language Learners who are communicating back and forth with students in Poland are trying a new format to send their messages. Students recorded a video explaining the tradition of Thanksgiving in the United States. Once the video is sent to their Poland pen pals, students here at JE expect a response video about Christmas traditions in Poland.
“Thank you to all students who are participating, we are very happy to be able to share different perspectives,” said JEMS Principal David Shafer.
JEMS is an International Baccalaureate school, and lessons such as these fall in line with what students are taught daily. IB Coordinator Alexis Farnsworth explained one IB learner attribute is to be a communicator. ELL students are truly reaching across the divide to communicate ...
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Fall play 'Clue' to debut Nov. 19:
Get ready for a night of fun, as 'Clue' opens this weekend at JEHS! The play is based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. You can watch 'Clue' on Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in the JE High School Auditorium.
Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth, the butler, (Cooper Childres), Miss Scarlett (Sophie Meixner), Professor Plum (Aydan Piper), Mrs. White (Haylee Salmonsen), Mr. Green (Matt Hubbard), Mrs. Peacock (Bayleigh Clark) and Colonel Mustard (Allen Cassick) race to ...
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JEHS hosts signing day event:
Five JEHS seniors were recognized in a ceremony Wednesday for their athletic accomplishments throughout high school. Vassianna Klock, Gabrielle Gunnip, Wade Brunelle, Alexis DelFavero and Nick Long will all be playing a sport at the collegiate level next year, a feat only 7% of high school athletes accomplish.
“It has truly been an honor to watch them grow, especially through these past few trying years,” said Director of Athletics Dan Stadtmiller when introducing the athletes.
Vassianna, daughter of Tracey and John Klock, will attend the University at Buffalo, where she will be a Division 1 athlete in cross country and track. She chose Buffalo because of the coaching staff, and plans to major in Biology.
Gabrielle, daughter of Jim and Liz Gunnip, will attend Lock ...
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Elbridge Elementary students learn about Veterans Day:
Elbridge Elementary schoolers learned about the importance of Veterans Day with the help of a special visitor on Wednesday. Veteran Mr. Martin joined Mrs. Bastian for the morning announcements to talk about his experiences in the Vietnam War.
“The earlier kids are aware of what it takes to have a free country, it can only help them,” said Mr. Martin.
The discussion focused on the sacrifices veterans make while serving. They aren’t home with their families, it can be lonely, and you have a dangerous job. Mr. Martin also talked about how veterans protect our freedoms and the way we live in America.
“If we create this appreciation at an early age, it will stick,” explained Mr. Martin when asked why it’s important to talk to children about the ...
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Freshmen encouraged to sign up for OCC Advantage program at JEHS:
Ninth graders are being encouraged to sign up for the Onondaga Community College Advantage Program at Jordan-Elbridge High School. It allows students who meet certain criteria to attend the college on a full tuition scholarship after they graduate.
Students participating in the program who meet attendance and grade point average requirements and complete community service all four years of high school will be eligible to attend OCC on a full tuition scholarship. Students would have two years once they get to OCC to earn an associate degree or certificate.
While attending OCC, they also have to maintain a certain GPA or higher and meet community service requirements to stay in the program. During the 2021-22 academic year, full-time tuition at OCC is $2,545 per semester.
The ...
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Important information for families of the Class of 2022:
There are some important dates for the Class of 2022 to look ahead to. You can find the senior class' November newsletter below, along with a flyer with more information about an upcoming fundraiser. The newsletter can also be downloaded here , and the flyer can be downloaded here .
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Future World Changers announced for month of October:
Four Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are being recognized as ‘Future World Changers.’ Each month, teachers nominate students for reasons such as excelling in class or making significant progress and growth. The students nominated exhibit qualities of a lifelong learner, such as having determination, being compassionate, and demonstrating curiosity.
October's 'Future World Changers' are Thomas Mackey, Sydney Curtis, Sophia Guzman and Brody Tubbert.
Students receive a t-shirt and a certificate for their hard work. Their names are also displayed on the marquee in front of Elbridge Elementary. See photos of the students below. Congratulations to all of our Future World Changers!
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New project connects students at JE with classrooms in Poland:
English Language Learners at Jordan-Elbridge are sharing their experiences with students across the globe. Teacher Danuta Goldmann collaborated with a teacher from Rewal, Poland to kick off a project called “Words on Wings Across the Ocean.” Students from both classrooms spend a portion of their lesson reading letters from their faraway friends and writing a response.
“It’s good practice with handwriting, spelling, writing paragraphs, and kind of showing our interests to people we have never met,” explained Goldmann. “I think this idea is really foreign to people.”
All students who are participating are learning English as a second language. Along with sharpening their writing skills, this project inspires students to understand and appreciate ...
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