JE COVID-19 vaccination clinic details:
The Jordan-Elbridge School District will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, May 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the JEMS Gymnasium. Any student 12-years-old and up will be eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. The second dose will be scheduled during the week of June 13th.
A printed and signed parent consent form will be required in order to receive the vaccine. A guardian does not have to be present as long as the consent form is signed. Only one consent form is required for both doses. The consent forms have been mailed to middle school parents and guardians, and given to high school students to take home.
Pre-registration for the vaccine is also required. You can call (315) 253-8477, Prompt 9, Extension 407 or email COVID19@easthillmedical.com ...
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Senior becomes second JEHS student to receive OCC degree:
Senior Laura Alcock has set big goals for herself since middle school. That’s when she decided she wanted to take classes at Onondaga Community College, while simultaneously completing her normal high school courses.
“All of this hard work allows me to hold two diplomas at graduation this year,” said Laura.
Along with graduating in the top ten percent of her senior class, Laura is receiving a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from OCC. Laura is the second Jordan-Elbridge student to ever reach this accomplishment.
She’s been doubling up, taking both high school and OCC classes since her sophomore year. She’s even had to take classes over the summer to make sure she finished her degree on time.
“This took a lot of sacrificing,” ...
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Voters approve 2021-22 Jordan-Elbridge School District budget; elect two board members:
On May 18, Jordan-Elbridge Central School District voters approved the district's $33,812,000 budget for 2021-22 with 214 yes votes to 41 no votes, and elected two Board of Education members.
The approved budget carries a 0 percent tax levy increase for the third year in a row, and the fifth time in six years. The budget increases spending by 7.22 percent, or $2,422,000.
“Following a challenging year, we are excited to be able to restore all student programming to where it was before the pandemic began,” said Superintendent James Froio.
This budget includes bringing back the in-person 3-year-old Program (3YP), and all athletics and co-curricular activities.
"We are thankful to all of our community members,” added Froio.
Voters also elected ...
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Wall of Honor nominees due by June 4th:
Wall of Honor nominations for 2021 are due by Friday, June 4th. Nominees do not have to be an employee of the district to receive this award.
Past honorees include: Joyce McManus, Doug Milton, Herm Fedrizzi, Vickie Jewett, Diana Rynkiewicz, Doris Baird, Noel Hotchkiss, Gregory and Shirley Drummond, Donald Bard Sr., Susan McCoy, Nancy Rizzieri, Mary Bartoszewski, Louis Barbaglia, Cathy Meixner, Gina Clifford, James A’Hearn, Roxann Sherman, Ken Bush and Mary Lou Varga.
You can find the form here .
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"Senior Love" campaign a success:
JEHS seniors were celebrated over the weekend, in a special parade as we near the end of the school year. Each senior was visited by staff members, who delivered "senior 2021" signs to place in the students' front yards. There were four different routes, led by three local fire departments, making sure all seniors were visited.
There's no doubt that all students have endured a lot of changes over the past two years. For JEHS seniors, that has included the loss of a classmate, the cancellation of their junior prom, sports cancellations and a complete shut-down during the final three months of their junior year. Seniors are now working through a modified version of senior year. This celebration was meant to show support for seniors as they near graduation.
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How to watch upcoming musical "The Wedding Singer":
Get ready to party like it's 1985! The Jordan-Elbridge Musical Players will digitally livestream its upcoming show "The Wedding Singer - the Musical Comedy." It will premiere on May 21st and May 22nd at 7:30 p.m. Digital streaming tickets are $25.00 for the whole family, and can be purchased here .
The hilarious musical comedy is based on the 1998 Adam Sandler movie of the same name. It follows the story of a wedding singer who is stood up at the altar, only to fall in love with a waitress who is unfortunately engaged to another man. The musical production is a love letter to the 1980s, with big hair and lots of pop culture references including boom boxes, original large bag cell phones, and the Rubik’s Cube. The show will even feature some celebrity look-alike ...
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Weekly testing continues at JECSD as surrounding community works to offer more vaccination clinics:
As more teachers, staff and students within the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, protocols within the schools are remaining the same to stop the spread of the disease.
Each Monday, 200 students at JEHS are tested. That’s everyone who participates in extra-curricular activities. For the last two Mondays in a row, all 200 students tested negative. Along with this weekly testing, cleaning protocols haven’t eased up. At each school, rooms are cleaned between classes, and masks and social distancing remain requirements.
Vaccinations also remain a top priority in the fight against COVID-19. Next week, 28 high schoolers will receive the second dose of their Pfizer vaccines. It’s thanks to a clinic hosted by Onondaga County at ...
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Students honored as 'Future World Changers' for month of April:
Seven 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.
April's 'Future World Changers' are 6 th graders Logan Guerrette and Abigayle Bates, 7 th graders Nina Bartolotta and Mick Chmielewski, and 8 th graders Mary McGinn, River Bittel and Megan Porter.
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.
Logan Guerrette - 6th grade
Abigayle Bates - 6th grade
Nina Bartolotta - 7th grade
Mick Chmielewski - 7th grade
Mary McGinn - 8th ...
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ESL program grows within JECSD:
Danuta Goldmann is no stranger to learning a new language. Along with English, she speaks Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Finnish. Understanding what it takes to learn a new language helps her communicate better with students who are new to English. Goldmann teaches 17 students, from Kindergarten through High School, in English as a Second Language.
“I realize more and more how my background helps me connect with students,” said Goldmann. “It takes all of my skills that I sharpen every single day, I learn something new, and I’m not ashamed to show them that I am in a learning progress as well.”
She grew up in Poland, where her dad saw her potential for teaching at an early age. He spoke seven languages and translated books as a career. Goldmann was inspired ...
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Thinking globally to embody the spirit of I.B.:
Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are learning about global needs, thanks to an alternative International Baccalaureate project. Students in Gayle McCabe’s class are participating in a project called “Kids Power Up” through UNICEF.
Here’s how it works: each time a student sees a Social-Emotional Learning video or participates in an exercise video for a Physical Education class, they earn coins. Coins can then be exchanged for various global needs.
“I’m really proud of them participating in such a great, global project, as it truly embodies the spirit of I.B.,” said McCabe.
So far, the class has provided 22 meals to impoverished families and planted two trees through a worldwide conservation program.
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Two students place in SkillsUSA Conference:
Two Jordan-Elbridge High School students have placed at the New York State SkillsUSA Conference. SkillsUSA is a Career Technical Students Organization. Students, teachers and industries work together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
This year, Eugene Cochran placed first in Information Technology Services and Morgan Bort placed second in Welding Sculptures. Eugene will also be moving onto the SkillsUSA National Conference.
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Saying goodbye to a friendly face:
If you’ve ever driven past Elbridge Elementary around 9:30 a.m. on a weekday, you’ve probably flashed a smile and a wave to Jeanine Nolte. She’s been directing traffic in front of the school for the last 14 years, but after this week is through, she’s hanging up her vest.
“I bring smiles,” said Jeanine. “They say I put smiles on a face, if they’re having a bad day, they say I make them happy and make them smile.”
Her dance moves are usually the reason for those smiles. You’ll often catch Jeanine grooving her way through the job. Keeping the community safe, while helping commuters crack a smile as they start their day. Jeanine says that’s her favorite part about being a crossing guard – noticing when she makes ...
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JEMS students celebrate Earth Day through poetry:
Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students celebrate Earth Day through writing. The school held a poetry contest, where students were asked to write an original poem about a topic related to the environment. Students could choose from a range of ideas, such as why it’s important to care for the environment, what are its wonders and beauties, or what their own fears, hopes and dreams for the planet are.
One student from each grade was recognized for their poem. In 6th grade, that student was Sarah Love; in 7th grade, Bridget Whiting; in 8th grade, Brook Chiaramonte. Each student was given a reward from their Language & Literature teacher, plus a gift card to Barnes & Noble.
April happens to also be National Poetry Month. You can find the students’ winning poems here ...
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Senior's Eagle Scout project to leave a lasting impact on the Village of Jordan:
It has been a busy year for Frankie Brown. She’s salutatorian for the Class of 2021, and while balancing all that comes with senior year, she’s also well on her way to becoming one of the first female Eagle Scouts in her council. She’ll receive that honor with friend and classmate Emily Mocyk, whose service project we told you about last month.
Frankie and Emily have been friends since pre-school. When they were younger, the two would sit on the sidelines as their brothers participated in Eagle Scouts. One day, they were asked if they wanted to join.
“The troop was always trying to get us involved and try new things,” said Frankie.
Frankie was soon put on a fast-track to become an Eagle Scout. That means she had to complete all her badges in ...
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JEHS debuts an online concert:
The Jordan-Elbridge High School music department is debuting its online concert on Tuesday, April 20th at 7:30 p.m. The show was recorded ahead of time, live and in-person in the school's auditorium. It features pieces students have been working on throughout the school year.
You can watch the concert below, or by clicking here . It will also be available for viewing anytime after the premiere.
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Future World Changers announced for month of March:
Six 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.
March's 'Future World Changers' are 6 th graders Keira Bennett and Makaylee MacDonald, 7 th graders Nolan Brunelle and Temper MacCormack, and 8 th graders Paige Johnson and Mackenzie Gorton.
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.
Keira Bennett - 6th grade
Makaylee MacDonald - 6th grade
Nolan Brunelle - 7th grade
Temper MacCormack - 7th grade
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Varsity basketball players secure All-League honors:
A big congratulations to both the girls and boys varsity basketball teams, who had multiple players receive all-league honors.
Girls Varsity Basketball
Senior Kyler Langhorn - 2nd team all-league
Freshman Abigail Ahern - 2nd team all-league
Junior Gabby Smart - Honorable mention
Freshman Ava Hildebrant - Honorable mention
Boys Varsity Basketball
Senior Tyler Waldron - 1st team all-league
Senior Mitchall Holt - 2nd team all-league
Junior Wade Brunelle - Honorable mention
Kyler Langhorn - 2nd team all-league
Abigail Ahern - 2nd team all-league
Gabby Smart - Honorable mention
Ava Hildebrant - Honorable mention
Tyler Waldron - 1st team all-league
Mitchall Holt - 2nd team ...
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Showing JEHS seniors some love:
There's no doubt that all students have endured a lot of changes over the past two years. For JEHS seniors, that has included the loss of a classmate, the cancellation of their junior prom, sports cancellations and a complete shut-down during the final three months of their junior year. Seniors are now working through a modified version of senior year.
To show the class of 2021 some extra appreciation, teacher Michelle Alcock came up with an idea she's calling "Senior Love." Community members are encouraged to donate toward the purchase of signs for each senior. Once enough money is raised, signs will be printed and delivered to each senior's home in early May.
If you'd like to help, you can Venmo "The Printery" in Auburn directly. ...
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JEMS students send support to the health care community:
Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students sent letters of support to the local health care community. In a campaign called "You Have Heart," students created cards to send to health care facilities. Students in 8th grade sent cards to "The Commons" in Auburn, and students in 6th and 7th grade made cards for St. Joseph's Hospital staff. Check out what they made below.
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Meet the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2021:
Jordan-Elbridge High School is honoring Kasey Jackson and Francesca Brown as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the class of 2021. Both say the support of their teachers got them to where they are today.
Kasey Jackson is the class of 2021 Valedictorian. During her time at Jordan-Elbridge High School, she’s participated in science Olympiad, varsity basketball and band. Kasey is a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society. When she’s not in school, Kasey enjoys bowling in a league, where she has competed in tournaments. Kasey also practices martial arts and has received the rank of first-degree black belt. Kasey enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing games, solving puzzles and traveling. She says JEHS has given her the resources ...
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