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• Southern Cayuga Central School has been chosen as one of eleven sites in the United States to receive a chestnut tree sapling taken from the mother-tree that Anne Frank gazed at out of the attic window while in hiding in Amsterdam during World War II. We are thrilled to be part of an elite group that includes the White House, the World Trade Center and the Boston  Commons.The idea was passed from a SC graduate to teacher, Bill Zimpfer who took the initiative and led the grant writing and submission process. The learning opportunities for our students, community and surrounding areas are infinite and we have reason to be proud! We will create a special link on our web page for all the happenings around this amazing honor and symbol of hope.    

•    H1N1 school-based clinic

  The Cayuga County Health Department will be holding a H1N1 flu vaccination clinic specifically targeting students in the Southern Cayuga Central School District, grades Universal Pre-K through 12. 

  Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009; 2:30 pm to 8:00 pm

  Where: Poplar Ridge High School Cafeteria

  Our focus at this clinic is to vaccinate children in grades UPK through 12 as they are a specific priority group. The Health Department is mandated to offer the H1N1 vaccine to priority populations before opening it up to the public, therefore only children in grades UPK - 12 will be able to receive the vaccine at this clinic.  This vaccination is free of charge. 

  At this time, the Health Department has a supply of both the flu mist nasal spray and the injectable vaccine or "shot".  Vaccine information sheets will be available at the clinic and are also available on the Cayuga County Health Department website at http://www.cayugacounty.us/hhs/doh . 

  For students who are under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must complete and sign the consent form that will be at the clinic in order for the H1N1 vaccine to be given to the student.  Students with driving licenses will be allowed to drive themselves to the clinic provided they have turned in the parental signed permission forms to the school nurse at least one day prior to the clinic so authenticity of parent permission can be verified.

  The Health Department encourages you to take advantage of this opportunity to provide your child with the H1N1 flu vaccine.  Additional information about flu is available on the Health Department website. 

  All Health Department clinics are held contingent upon sufficient vaccine supply. 

  If the supply is insufficient the Health Department will work with the school district to reschedule the clinic.  

• We are organizing a list serve for distribution of school information in between Rambling Reporter editions. Use the "Contact Form" on the left to e-mail us if you would like to be included. Write "add me to the list serve" in the comments.

• 2009-10 District Priorities aligned with goals of the Superintendent - see attachment below.

SCCS 2009-12 District Strategic Education Plan

Emily Howland Elementary 2009-2011 Building Academic Plan

Middle School 2009-2012 Building Academic Plan

High School 2009-2012 Building Academic Plan

The Southern Cayuga Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational opportunities, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, gender identification or age and has adopted grievance procedures that provide for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging discrimination. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Title IX and 504 Student Compliance Officer: Lindsay Osborne, Southern Cayuga CSD 2384 Route 34B Aurora, NY 13026 (315-364-7111) or Title IX and 504 Adult Compliance Officer: Business Administrator, Southern Cayuga CSD 2384 Route 34B Aurora, NY 13026 (315-364-8711, ext. 1103.) A copy of the secondary vocational education courses offered is available and may be obtained from the High School page of our web site www.southerncayuga.org or by calling 315-364-7111.