Warriors Weekly
π± March 27-31, 2023 π±
π Clinton Warriors Place 2nd in the Battle of the Books π
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team for scoring highest in the qualifying rounds and finishing 2nd in the recent Battle of the Books at Hamilton College. Over 100 students from our region gathered to showcase their literary knowledge and experience a day on campus. To read more about the event, check out this article from the Rome Sentinel. A huge thank you to Mrs. Zaleski and Mrs. Roy for all the work they do to get our readers ready for this competitive event and for providing these photos!
Pictured below:
Top Row: Mia Le '25, Elizabeth Bashant '25, Maren Wohnsen '25, Eli Davis '25, Gavin Kapes VanSlyke '26
Bottom Row: Eva Stone '25, Georgia Deep '24, Eva Gaetano '24
π΅ Members of the Class of 2026 Perform at Junior High All County π΅
Recently Clinton hosted the annual Junior High All County Festival and several of our 9th grade students participated. Thank you to our music department for their hard work hosting this event, for fostering our students' musical talents, and for providing the pictures below.
Choir
Members of the Class of 2026:
- Aubrionna Ballard
- Chloe DeNoon
- Nikolina Gleboff
- Kera Kittleman
- Phoenix Townsend
Photo credit: Mrs. Wratten
Band
Members of the Class of 2026:
- Brian Chang
- Rowan Dawes
- Claire Morford
- Ryan Squires (not pictured)
- Jack Wratten
Photo Credit: Mr. Lavender
Orchestra
Members of the Class of 2026:
- Madelyn Gray
- Gavin Kapes VanSlyke
Photo Credit: Ms. Conklin
πΌ Ball in the House Performs at CCS πΌ
A huge thank you to our music department (Ms. Conklin, Mr. DeStefanis, Ms. Jones, Mr. Lavender, Ms. Lopata, and Mrs. Wratten) and to the Clinton Music Parents for hosting Boston based a cappella group, Ball in the House. On Wednesday, Clinton band, chorus and orchestra students in grades 4-12 were treated to a performance of their signature "music that'll move ya." That afternoon, members of the Chamber Singers participated in a music workshop with the group members and select choir members from New Hartford, Sauquoit, Westmoreland and Whitesboro before performing for the community Wednesday evening. This is an experience our students will never forget!
Photo credit: Mrs. Wratten
π Model UN Students Compete in Boston π
Congratulations to our Model UN Warriors for their participation in the Eagle MUN Conference in Boston. They were extremely prepared and represented Clinton well in this event with students from across the country and around the world.
Students that attended this weekend included: Nick Heselton '23, James Klein '23, Izzy Marcus '23, Isla McCullough '23, Sophie McKee '25, Landon Stilz '23 (awarded the Best Delegate in his committee) and Ollie Walters '23. A huge thank you to Model UN adviser, Mr. Wratten, for mentoring this team and for organizing this opportunity.
Stay tuned for more photos and updates form the delegates in next week's newsletter.
π― At CHS, we like each other so much that we (accidentally) dress alike! π―
π ATTN: Juniors and Seniors π
Upcoming Financial Aid Presentations and Workshops
Want to better understand financial aid? New York State Higher Education Services Corporation can help! We have a range of presentations and workshops to help students get up to speed on the available aid options and help them complete their financial aid applications.
βWhat Juniors Need to Know about Financial Aid for Collegeβ Events held at 6 pm:
Additional dates available at www.startheregetthere.ny.gov/events
FAFSA & TAP Application Completion Workshops
Students who have questions or need help completing their FAFSA & TAP applications can get one-on-one assistance from a financial aid expert during our FAFSA & TAP Completion events. This monthβs event is on March 29th from 4pm-7pm. Registration is required
Virtual Drop-In Lounge sessions held every Monday and Wednesday from 3-6pm
Drop-in Lounge sessions are a great resource for seniors who have questions about college financial aid, the FAFSA and TAP. HESC staff can provide invaluable help and advice on how to apply, what kinds of aid are available, and how to get started on the application process.
For more details visit the HESC Virtual Drop-In Lounge at www.startheregetthere.ny.gov/hesc-virtual-drop-lounge
HESC Texts
Want to get the latest information about financial aid, including important deadlines and events? Students and parents can sign up to receive text messages from HESC at www.hesc.ny.gov/hesctext
π₯― Cafeteria: Breakfast Menu π₯―
Each day the following items are available in our cafeteria: whole grain toast, yogurt, assorted cold whole grain cereals, fresh fruit, chilled fruit juice, iced cold NYC milk. Daily specials are listed below:
- Monday: Assorted whole grain muffins
- Tuesday: Nature Valley Soft Baked Oatmeal Round
- Wednesday: Whole grain bagel with cream
- Thursday: Overnight oats
- Friday: Snackin' waffles
π Cafeteria: Lunch Menu π
Everyday items: salads, party plates, assorted subs & sandwiches, fresh fruit, veggie cups, chilled fruit juice, iced cold NYC milk. Daily specials are listed below:
- Monday: Chicken Tenders, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders, Tuna Salad Sandwich, Broccoli, Dinner Roll
- Tuesday: Warm Chili, Deli Turkey Sandwich, Corn Bread, Roasted Ranch Potato
- Wednesday: Mozzarella Sticks with Dipping Sauce, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans
- Thursday: Whole Grain French Toast Sticks, Mixed Deli Sandwich, Hash Brown Patty, Breakfast Sausage
- Friday: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Green Salad, Black Bean Brownies
Counseling Office Corner
Click here for SAT registration & deadline information!
Click here for information on MVCC SAT prep classes!
Seniors: SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Please visit the Class of 2023 Google Classroom for application information!
Positivity Project Character Strength of the Week: Humor
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Humor. Humor means you like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.
Humor is a sense of playfulness and lightness. It is a way of looking at and describing the world that brings laughter to people. A person with the strength of humor is skilled at seeing the funny side of things, bringing smiles and laughter to others, and identifying and communicating the absurdities in life. People with this strength donβt specifically need to be joke tellers, although many are.
Humor plays an important role in helping groups of people rise above difficult circumstances and boost morale. It removes us from our present difficulties by easing tension and making life more fun. This is why athletic teams often need a jokester to help them get through tough losses and early morning fitness sessions. On a larger societal level, humor often helps downtrodden groups to find cohesion and strength. This is why Simon Wiesenthal said, βHumor is the weapon of unarmed people: it helps people who are oppressed smile at the situation that pains them.β
β οΈ Opportunities for Students β οΈ
Volunteers Needed at the VFW
See Mrs. Young for details!
Boonville Oneida County Fair Seeks Junior Associate Fair Director
Helen & Leon Sperling Holocaust Education Essay Content
Events this Week:
Tuesday 3/28:
- 5:30 Board of Education meeting (Secondary media center)
Click here for a full calendar of CCS athletic contests this week.