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Weekly Bulletin – October 31, 2025
PDF Printable Version – October 31, 2025
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
As we reach October 31st, we mark the end of the first marking period: a natural checkpoint in our academic year. This is a wonderful time for students, families, and teachers to take stock of progress, reflect on successes, and make small but meaningful adjustments moving forward. Whether your child is thriving or finding a few bumps in the road, the end of a marking period is an opportunity to build (or rebuild) strong habits that support long-term success.
1. Reinforcing Positive Habits
For many students, the routines that lead to success: consistent note-taking, reviewing lessons each night, and asking questions in class, are already in motion. For others, this is the perfect moment to start fresh. Encourage your child to reach out to individual teachers for clarification or feedback. Simple acts like reviewing notes nightly or organizing materials for the week ahead can make a big difference.
2. The Importance of Healthy Balance
Academic growth goes hand-in-hand with good health. Getting a full night’s sleep, eating a balanced diet, and taking breaks from screens are all key to maintaining focus and energy. When students are rested and nourished, they learn and retain information more effectively, and they’re happier in the process.
3. Looking Ahead: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Strong communication between home and school is one of the best ways to support students. Our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for:
- Tuesday, November 25th: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 26th: Half-Day Conferences, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend. These meetings are a great opportunity to celebrate student progress, discuss areas for growth, and strengthen the partnership that makes SSCS such a special learning community.
4. Gratitude and Partnership
Thank you for the time, care, and encouragement you provide every day. Your partnership helps our students grow not only as learners but also as kind, resilient young people who contribute positively to our school community. Together, we’re helping each child move forward with confidence and purpose.
Mr. Yorke
UPCOMING HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES/MORNING PROGRAM
Looking ahead, since Halloween falls on the last Friday of October, we will be combining our Morning Program with the Traditional Halloween Parade on that day.
- Friday, October 31, 2025:
- Morning Program: 1:30 p.m. (in the auditorium)
- Halloween Parade: 2:05 p.m. (immediately following Morning Program)
We look forward to celebrating this fun SSCS tradition together!
2025 CARING AND SHARING HOLIDAY NEEDS FORM/INFORMATION
- Click here to download 2025 Sharing & Caring Holiday Need Form/Application
The Sharing and Caring Program sponsored by Sharon Springs Central School faculty and staff is once again providing assistance to those households in need for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. This year the program will be providing food baskets to families in need for both the Thanksgiving and/or Christmas holidays. Additionally, the program is offering to provide essential clothing to eligible children residing in the household ages Birth-12th grade.
If your family has a need and meets the following requirements, please download and fill out the form/application above and return the completed form to the SSCS Main Office no later than November 12th. Please make sure you can commit to the pick up days BEFORE you submit your application. To qualify, you must be:
- A resident of Sharon Springs Central School District
- Have school aged children living in your household
- Submit one (1) application, one basket per household
- Include a contact phone number and email address
- Submit the application by the Nov. 12 deadline which will be strictly adhered to – NO EXCEPTIONS
APPLICATION DEADLINE
- Deadline to submit the application is Wednesday, NOVEMBER 12th by 3 pm to the Main Office
PICK DAYS/TIMES
- For Thanksgiving Food Baskets – WEDNESDAY, November 19th – 7:30AM-4:30PM
- For Christmas Food Basket/Clothing – WEDNESDAY, December 17th – 7:30AM-4:30PM
PICK-UP LOCATION
- SSCS Front Desk/Visitor’s Entrance
QUESTIONS
- Please contact Michelle Keaney by phone at 518-284-2266 ext. 106 or email to mkeaney@sharonsprings.org
COLD WEATHER REMINDER
As the temperatures drop, please be sure that elementary students come to school with proper outerwear for recess: coats, hats, and gloves are important for outdoor play. If your family is in need of cold-weather clothing, please reach out confidentially to Mrs. Keaney at mkeaney@sharonsprings.org or by calling the school. We’re happy to help.
UNDERSTANDING BULLYING AND BUILDING RESILIENCE
According to NYSED, bullying is defined as repeated, intentional behavior (verbal, physical, or social) that causes physical or emotional harm to another person and involves an imbalance of power. SSCS takes all reports of bullying seriously and responds promptly to protect and support our students.
At the same time, we also want to teach the value of resilience; the ability to recover, adapt, and grow stronger through challenges. We want every student to feel empowered, not powerless; to advocate for themselves respectfully, to seek help when needed, and to remember that one difficult moment or hurtful comment does not define them.
Together, by practicing safety, showing kindness, and nurturing resilience, we continue to make Sharon Springs Central School a place where every student feels secure, respected, and valued.
ELECTION DAY DINNER PICKUP -THIS WAS A PREORDER ONLY EVENT
🎉🍗 CHICKEN BBQ – ELECTION NIGHT 🍗🎉
Tuesday, November 4
📍 Location: SSCS Parking Lot
🕓 Dinner Pickup: 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Take-out only)
🔥 Presale Only! 🔥
🎟️ Tickets sales ended on Friday, October 24
(No tickets sold at the door)
🍰 PLUS – BAKE SALE!
Satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting a great cause!
CLARION YEARBOOKS OLD!
For the 2025-2026 year only, the Clarion staff is trying to get rid of old inventory. If there is a year that you would like to add to your collection, please email or Kinvo Mrs. Field and/or Mrs. Korona. We are selling these on a donation basis. If you are willing to donate $5 or more, we’d be happy to give you a yearbook from a previous year!
CLARION YEARBOOKS NEW!
The 2026 Clarion yearbooks are on sale NOW! These are $45 each… and we are looking for presales so we know how many to order! If you would like to order this year’s Clarion Yearbook please go to: ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter code 6751526 to order. We are going to have a fun signing event in conjunction with the Student Council at the end of the year for students in K-12… so be ready! Order now and we will print off a gift certificate to give to your child for Christmas! This makes a great gift!
COMMUNITY FOCUS
A Service to the Sharon Springs Community
SHARON SPRINGS FREE LIBRARY
Winter Hours starting November 1st
- Mondays & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Fridays: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WEEKLY BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
SSCS will continue to produce this document each week as a service to the SSCS community. Similar to last year, classified ads, such as advertisements for the sale of items, help wanted ads, etc., will no longer be accepted. Advertisements will only be accepted if it relates to a potential educational benefit for our students or it has the potential to benefit the Sharon Springs community. SSCS reserves the right to edit any submission. For consideration, please email by 3 p.m. on Tuesdays to weeklybulletin@sharonsprings.org.
