Clinton HS Weekly

Thanks to Mr. Waskiewicz and Mrs. Faffley for all their hard work to make Friday a success!

Members of LEAP and their advisor, Mrs. Callaghan, have been busy this spring serving our community! Pictured above is their work clearing the Dugway Road fishing area on Clean-Up Clinton Day, April 29. On Saturday, they also participated in Community Collection Day, where they collected thin film plastic. Mrs. Callaghan reports that the collection "was slow at first, but the delivery of several bags of bubble wrap that needed to be popped drew kids from far and wide to help." Thanks to our students for their incredible efforts!

Photo credit: Mrs. Callaghan

Last week's athletic schedule was full of senior games! Pictured above are tennis players Boone Schaffer, John Falbo, Landon Stilz, Nick Heselton, Ollie Walters, and Izzy Marcus, all members of the class of 2023. Thanks to Mrs. Walters and Mr. Waskiewicz for this photo.

Clinton Softball: Rosalee Dillon, Margaret Mawilong, Chloe White, Deanna Heintz, Salyscia Pristera, Grace Gentile, Reilly Schenk

Photo Credit: @clintonvarsitysoftball

Clinton Golf honors senior James Crowley

Photo Credit: Clinton Sports Boosters

Clinton Lacrosse: Taylor Maxam, Olivia Spina, Elise Mozloom, Ava Alteri, Angelina Borowiec, Francesca Depalma, Chelsea Lopata

Photo credit: @clintongirlslax

Clinton Track & Field Seniors: Sadie Davignon, Jack DeNoon, Jacob Eschenbach, John Falbo, Trevor Forde, Alaina Gelinas, Andrew Gelinas, Nick Heselton, Caden Hinderling, Cameron Maline, Elise Mozloom, Jack Palmieri, Jayla Ragland, Nate Rose, Landon Stilz, Ollie Walters, Rachel Ward, Jacob Whitfield

Photo Credit: @clintonxctf

Last week was also full of celebrations for staff members in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Our faculty and staff enjoyed lunch, coffee and doughnuts from the PTA, treats from the Board of Education, and lunch from the main office. Today, Student Council delivered "room service" breakfast treats to employees during first period. Pictured are seniors Landon Stilz, James Klein, and Alicia Amuso. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our teachers and a huge thank you to our teachers and staff members who do so much for our students every single day.

Great job to Kyle Majka who became the only Clinton student to hit 200 career strikeouts! Photo credit: @clinton.baseball

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be graduating from Clinton Central School in June 2023
• Applicants must be pursuing some type of post-secondary education or training - 2 or 4 year college, apprenticeship programs, certification programs, technical training programs, etc.
• Applicants must have a parent/guardian who was/is a PTA officer, project chair, committee member or volunteer at some point during the student’s K-12 years.

Instructions:

Students will write and submit a 1-2 page narrative that addresses the following:

• Student name
• Parent/guardian name(s)
• School activities (music, theater, sports, clubs, etc.)
• Community activities (sports, martial arts, scouts, etc.)
• Community service/volunteerism
• Plans for post-secondary education
• Parent/guardian role in PTA activities-
• Why volunteer work is important to you and how you plan to continue giving back to your community after graduating from high school.

Submit your application via email to jacksonmeghane@gmail.com no later than 5 pm on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

For more information about the Clinton PTA, please click here.

About AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): AYSO has been providing a world-class youth

soccer program for more than fifty years based on our Six Philosophies of Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Positive Coaching, Good Sportsmanship, Open Registration and Player Development. Built on the power of volunteer support, AYSO brings together community members to coach, referee and support their local Regions with the ultimate goal of creating a fun, family-friendly environment where your child can grow and develop not only their soccer skills but their leadership and social skills for life.

Our Region (Clinton, NY – 134) is looking to build our own referee group to officiate our games. We run two 8-week seasons, one in fall (Sept and Oct) and one in spring (May-June). Games are played on Sundays between 1PM and 6PM. Preferably, our referees would be volunteers but we are willing to offer compensation to qualified individuals. To be paid, the candidate would need to become a Certified AYSO Referee. We are also happy to offer Volunteer credit hours as compensation. We cannot offer both. We will provide a uniform and all needed equipment.

We hope you consider giving back to the local community by helping to keep this youth sports

organization running!

Position Description:

• Oversee the game and enforce rules: this includes tracking game time and managing the clock, determining which moves are legal and assessing whether a team gets a point for a goal.
• Ensure players, fields and equipment safety.
• Control the crowd; play a key role in controlling players behavior.
• Be in charge of a group of people with a dynamic and upbeat personality.
• Motivate players for a FUN experience in each and every game.
• Such other duties as may be necessary from time to time, compatible with the nature of the position.

Required Skills:

• General knowledge of the game of soccer. We can start from scratch but candidate would need to learn the rules before anything else.
• Prefer candidate to have previous soccer experience in any role.
• Positive, outgoing attitude.
• Referee must be AT LEAST 2 years older than division’s players (12yo for 10U and 14yo for 12U).

To Apply: Please send an email detailing your qualifications to clintonrc134@gmail.com. Questions also welcome!

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 Oatmeal Round
• Wednesday: Fruit Frudel
• Thursday: Overnight Oats
• Friday: Snackin' Waffles

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, Bologna Sandwich, Broccoli, Dinner Roll
• Tuesday: Warm Chili with Tortilla Chips, Deli Turkey Sandwich, Roasted Potatoes
• Wednesday: Italian Dunkers with Dipping Sauce, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Carrots
• Thursday: Whole Grain French Toast Sticks, Mixed Deli Sandwich, Hash Brown Patty, Breakfast Sausage
• Friday: Cheesy Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Green Salad, Very Berry Yogurt

WHAT: A 20 hour unpaid internship coordinated by the School and Business Alliance (SABA) for eligible students. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion

WHO: Juniors and Seniors who...

• Are approved by their school counselor
• Have demonstrated excellent attendance
• Can provide their own transportation

WHEN: Summer

HOW: Stop by the Counseling Office to get an application

The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting this event to help guide students from 9th through 12th and beyond to explore their post-secondary options and start planning for their future. During this program you will hear from experts in the field detailing different options and resources, as well as how to start preparing for whatever path you choose after high school!

This workshop will be broken into 3 breakout rooms covering different topics:

• Early Awareness for the College Process - Families and students will learn about how to start thinking about and planning for the college process, extracurricular activities, and your future! This breakout room is geared towards 9th & 10th graders.
• Alternatives to College - Families will learn about affordable alternative options to college, which include vocational training, gap year/service programs and employment services. This breakout room is open to all grades, but is geared towards families and students in grades 11-12 who are thinking about taking a gap year or who are not considering college.
• Saying "Yes" To College, Now What? - Many high school seniors who have selected the college of their choice on May 1st don't realize that they still have many more steps they are required to complete before they are considered to be in good standing to register for classes. The presentation will address the enrollment steps and help 12th graders be organized and prepared for the fall semester.

Location: Click for Zoom Link

Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. E.S.T.

“What Juniors Need to Know about Financial Aid for College”

• Tuesday, May 16th (6:00-7:00)
• Wednesday, May 17th (6:00-7:00- in Spanish)
• Thursday, May 18th (6:00-7:00)
• Tuesday, May 23rd (6:00-7:00)
• Thursday, May 25th (6:00-7:00)

Click here to register!

Seniors are encouraged to visit our Drop-in Lounge if they have questions about financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Students can connect with Higher Education Service Corporation to get answers to their questions on applying for financial aid, the types of aid you may qualify for, how to get started completing applications, and more.

• Monday, May 15th (3:00-6:00)
• Wednesday, May 17th (3:00-6:00)
• Monday, May 22nd (3:00-6:00)
• Wednesday, May 24th (3:00-6:00)

Click here to join.

This week our school community will be focusing on a review of the 24 character strengths and the Other People Mindset.

Over the course of this year, we have gained an understanding and appreciation of the 24 character strengths that are in all of us. Every 1-2 weeks we learned about a different character strength or Other People Mindset element. This knowledge has helped us build strong relationships with other people and become our best selves. People who have strong positive relationships do five things consistently - these are the five practices of the Other People Mindset. 1. Recognize the good in other people, 2. Recognize that everything you say or do affects other people, 3. Support others when they struggle, 4. Cheer people on when they succeed, 5. Remain present when giving people your attention. People who have a strong Other People Mindset are able to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with others.

This year, by deliberately and consistently teaching students that relationships are important — and that positive relationships are cultivated through character and the Other People Mindset — our school community has experienced firsthand how positive relationships help us become happier, healthier, and more resilient.

Tuesday 5/16

• Washington Square Art Festival
• 12:00-8:00 Budget Vote & School Board Election (Theater Lobby)
• 5:30-7:00 Washington Square Art Festival
• 7:00 College Admission Information Night (Media Center)

Click here for a full calendar of CCS athletic contests this week.