NSCSD Administrators Memo
June 26, 2023
Gratitude
Many thanks to the CNS Administration Team of Jamie Sullivan, Ann Lorenzini, Sarah Kees, Heather Puchta, and Kim Rice for a wonderful commencement ceremony. It was a terrific capstone event that our graduates and their families will cherish and remember.
How School Culture Must Change, Post-Pandemic - Heather Puchta
How School Culture Must Change, Post-Pandemic
This article discusses the urgent need for schools to prioritize reconnecting with students post-pandemic, providing strategies for fostering a sense of belonging, resilience, and academic excellence. There is an interesting viewpoint of the Dean’s role in helping students change their negative behaviors. The article also discusses the importance of gratitude and resilience and how these virtues are cognitively beneficial to students.
Poverty Simulation - Lisa Goldberg
Join your colleagues for an immersive experience that expands participants' perceptions about poverty. This activity aims to provide insights to support our district's efforts to improve student and family outcomes. Past participants have reported leaving the experience with an increase in both cultural competence awareness and empathy, feeling an enhanced sense of motivation to improve the lives of those they work with and for.
July 27 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm in the NSJHS Gym
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This would be a wonderful opportunity for BPTs, Guiding Coalitions and Grade level teams to attend together. For more information, please reach out to Julie Darmody-Latham or Lisa Goldberg.
Data Privacy & Security Training - Jason Clark
Just a friendly reminder to complete your annual Data Privacy and Security Training as required by New York State Ed Law 2d as soon as possible. It's crucial for us to comply with this regulation and protect our students' sensitive information, especially in the digital realm.
Please make it a priority to complete the training, as it is essential for maintaining a secure environment for our students. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Clark JClark@nscsd.org.
North Syracuse Central School District
The North Syracuse Central School District administrators memo is prepared each week by Christopher R. Leahey, Ed.D, Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, to keep administrators informed and up-to-date about important District news. Please contact Deb Cramer at dcramer2@nscsd.org with your contributions or suggestions for future newsletters.
Email: dcramer2@nscsd.org
Website: nscsd.org
Location: 5355 West Taft Road, Syracuse, NY, USA
Phone: 315-218-2148
Twitter: @NSyracuseCSD