Thirteen members of the Delaware Academy FCCLA chapter traveled to Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon to attend the NYS Leadership Conference March 20-22. Members attended workshops on public speaking, drunk driving, brain break, families first, edible flowers and gardening, careers, life skills, and parliamentary procedure. They networked with students from across the state, and enjoyed a masquerade dance.
Maja Margiotta and Marley Leddy completed their year-long training as Junior Leaders. They were part of a group of thirteen middle school students who completed the program.
Six students competed in various STAR events. Hannah Doig earned Gold in cake decorating level 1. Marley Leddy earned Silver in cake decorating level 1. Grace Reynolds earned a Gold in Chapter in Review Portfolio. Lillian McGonigal earned a silver in Chapter Service Project portfolio for her Book Boat Project. Maja Margiotta earned a Silver in Chapter Service Project Display for her Concessions for a Cause project completed last fall. Daniella Pizzo earned a Bronze for her Homework Help Project in the Focus on Children category. Grace, Maja and Lillian were selected to present their projects at the national conference this summer.
Additionally, Brinley Wager and Delaney McCann were installed as state officers for the coming year, and Delaney will also begin a one-year term as a Trustee on the FCCLA Board.
Brinley, Delaney, Maja, Grace and Lillian will attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, WA June 28-July 4.
Our elementary musicians had a blast with guest performer Jordan Taylor Hill on Friday. He performed original music as well as taught our PreK-5th graders traditional African drumming and dance. Thank you so much to W.I.D.E. (Womxn for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity) and the West Kortright Centre for providing grant money for this opportunity!
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will host its March board meeting on March 25, 2024, with the public session beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library. Those who are interested in viewing it online may do so at https://youtube.com/live/w1fpYeLbOOo?feature=share
Here’s a fabulous opportunity for students and families to learn about the supports and services available to students after graduation. It’s a free, in-person event, taking place in nearby Oneonta, so mark your calendars and sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/DAagency101
It’s maple season, and the Delaware Academy saphouse has been busy! FFA members Marshall, Eric, Gunner and Nathan did the collecting, boiling and processing one recent day after school. Science teacher and FFA co-advisor Mr. Kline kept a close eye on things! You can read more about the FFA’s maple syrup-making in this week’s Reporter newspaper– it’s a nice feature story on an impressive undertaking!
Congratulations to all the talented students participating in the All-County Music Festival band, jazz band and chorus performances tonight. We're proud to have such a big DA presence, and of the hard work it took to prepare for it!
With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, the first grade classes are taking no chances! Ms. Mostert's and Ms. Lane's classes made leprechaun traps, and Ms. Wilcox's class made a big trap together for the classroom. So much creativity!
Delaware Academy will hold a Capital Project Community Forum regarding the proposed Physical Education and Athletic Fields Improvements on April 9 at 6:00 pm in the High School Library. There will be a brief informational presentation, followed by opportunities for questions and comments. More details available on the Capital Project Planning page of the school website.
The Board of Education Budget Workshop meeting scheduled for
Monday, March 18, 2024 has been canceled.
We’ll be holding our 8th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, March 21 from 6:00-7:00pm
In the High School Auditorium. We'll be discussing a range of topics important for students' successful transition to high school. This event is intended for both 8th grade students and their parents/guardians– if that’s you, come join us!
Ms. Wilcox's first grade class visited Mr. Layman in 7th grade to see igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock examples. First graders are learning about the history of the earth and how rocks are formed. Mr. Layman used crayons to demonstrate how each type of rock was formed. The class favorite was the melted crayons cooling and hardening, just like igneous rocks are formed from molten magma and lava cooling. What a great example of cross-level learning!
Tonight! This in-person opportunity will be held at our elementary school from 4:00 - 5:30. If you'd like to learn more about the transition from CPSE to CPE, this one's for you!
Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi will host a special board meeting on March 11, 2024, with the public session beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the High School Library. Those who are interested in viewing it online may do so at https://youtube.com/live/P8Ed89SdPjg?feature=share
Hang on, Snoopy! One more performance of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" left– today at 2:00 pm. You don't want to miss it!
No need to scuffle– there are two more chances to see "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"– tonight at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Don't miss it!
Oh, boy! "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!" opens tonight at 7 pm, with additional shows Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Don't miss it!
It's show week! "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!" opens tomorrow night at 7 pm, with additional shows Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Special senior citizens performance is TODAY at 4:00 pm!
Oh, boy– a special performance of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!" will take place at 4:00 pm Thursday, March 7 in the Delaware Academy high school auditorium.
Students in Mrs. Sherman's 8th grade Family and Consumer Sciences class helped deliver "book boats" to the pre-kindergarten class at the elementary school this week. The boats are a FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) project by eighth grader Lilly, who planned and organized the project. She found local sponsors for each of the book boats, and enlisted the help of other students to decorate and letter the boats, make cozy blankets, and assemble each of the fun reading vessels. Lilly is documenting the steps of the project, and will be entering it in a state FCCLA competition soon. Nice work, Lily!
It's show week! "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown!" opens on Friday night at 7 pm, with additional shows Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Don't miss it!
