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RCS todayRavena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District
Volume 5 Edition 37  April 10, 2008
 
In this issue
star bullet graphic RCS: "Good neighbor's do the right thing ..."
star bullet graphic RCS scientists to compete in state competition Saturday
star bullet graphic Final draft budget outlined
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RCS roofers to save money

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Isn't it sweet? Farm rep reads to PBC students, samples maple syrup

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RCS in period of transition; superintendent change on the horizon

star bullet graphic A teacher, a motorcycle and the Doppler Effect
star bullet graphic District takes budget discussion on the road
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As reported on Channel 13, elementary trumpet player achieves perfection

star bullet graphic Budget proposal includes field trip funding
star bullet graphic RCS Multiple sclerosis team organizing
star bullet graphic Middle School celebrates national poetry month
star bullet graphic Oil burning furnace keeps RCS bus garage warm
star bullet graphic Absentee ballots for May elections are now available


In brief
 

Yanni's event to benefit middle and high school students

 

8 Click here for the monthly cafeteria menus

8Click here for the Aquatics Center Schedule

8Click here for district teacher pages

 
Calendar of events
April 10
star bullet graphic PBC Kindergarten screening
April 14-18
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April 21

star bullet graphic BOE meeting, 6 p.m. at the high school

May 5

star bullet graphic BOE meeting, 6 p.m. - meet the candidate's night

May 7

star bullet graphic MS/HS concert ensemble concert, 7p.m. -high school

May 12

star bullet graphic Public Hearing on the budget, 6 p.m. , in the high school
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This is a picture of a person reading a book to a class.

Patty Dugan, deputy director of members relations for the New York State Farm Bureau, reads the book Sugarbush Spring, to second grade students on Tuesday.


RCS: "Good neighbor's do the right thing ..."
 

Board of Education members said on Monday that they are still awaiting word from LaFarge Cement about a request for air and surface testing.


RCS scientists to compete in state competition Saturday

Balloon launch, road scholars, among the competitions.


Final draft budget outlined

Superintendent Vicki Wright presented the board with a final draft version of the proposed 2008-09 school year budget on Monday.


RCS roofers to save money

Facilities Director Gene Doane reported this week that three of his operations and maintenance staff members have received training in roof repair and will use their new skills to save the district funds.


Isn't it sweet? Farm rep reads to PBC students, samples maple syrup

A representative of the state Farm Bureau read to RCS students on Tuesday as the school celebrated Agriculture Day.


RCS in period of transition; superintendent change on the horizon

The Board of Education on Monday approved an addendum agreement to Superintendent Vicki Wright’s contract and voted upon its option to discontinue the employment relationship by no later than June 30, 2009.


A teacher, a motorcycle and the Doppler Effect

Doppler isn't just for meteorologists.


District takes budget discussion on the road

District officials will make a number of presentations on the 2008-09 school year budget proposal over the coming weeks.


As reported on Channel 13, elementary trumpet player achieves perfection

An A.W.B. fifth grade musician achieved a perfect score Friday during a state solo competition.


Budget proposal includes field trip funding

Field trip funding and an even disbursement of the funds is included in the proposed 2008-09 school year budget.


RCS Multiple sclerosis team organizing

RCS faculty, staff and students are organizing a team to walk in the annual Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk.


Middle School celebrates national poetry month

Poems span subjects and classrooms.


Oil burning furnace keeps RCS bus garage warm

RCS is now able to take waste oil from its buses and turn it into heat for its workers.


Absentee ballots for May elections are  available

RCS district residents who are registered voters and will not be able to vote in person during the May 20 Board of Education elections and district budget vote may apply to receive an absentee ballot.



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RCS Today is published weekly by Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District. Editor: Michael McCagg