Drivers reminded of school bus safety rules as new school year starts:
Christopher Sciria
AECSD Public Information Specialist
We all know how frustrating it can be to be behind a school bus making frequent stops but as a new school year gets underway, it’s a good time to remind drivers to be aware to keep students and bus drivers safe.
The Auburn Enlarged City School District and its transportation provider, First Student, have plans they enact every school year.
“We actually implement several plans. We send out a bus safety letter to parents so they're aware of the expectations on the bus,” said AECSD Transportation Coordinator CarolAnn DiFabio. “The kiddos can't be standing, can't be throwing things, can't be throwing objects. We reinforce that with posters on the bus as well, and little signs so it ...
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New Auburn teachers learn key lesson from schools tour:
Christopher Sciria
AECSD Public Information Specialist
Starting a career as a teacher can be a daunting task so to help prepare the new hires, the Auburn Enlarged City School District hosts a two-day orientation event at the Harriet Tubman Administration Building.
While the event on Aug. 21 and 22 featured presentations on what they need to know to be able to do their jobs, the new teachers also learned an important lesson outside of a classroom – what makes the Auburn district special.
The new teachers stepped onto a school bus and toured all seven of the district’s school buildings; the five elementary schools, Auburn Junior High School and Auburn High School. They were joined by the district’s Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion ...
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Elementary Summer School program successful:
Christopher Sciria
AECSD Public Information Specialist
Seward Elementary School Principal and Summer School Principal Melissa O’Donnell was thrilled with how the Auburn Enlarged City School District’s 2023 elementary summer school program turned out.
“It was a fantastic and successful program,” she said. “We had representation from all of the elementary schools with a pretty equal number of teachers from each of our elementary schools.”
The district started its elementary summer school program two years ago as a way to provide extra assistance to students who may have gaps in their learning because of COVID-19.
This year’s program featured one fifth grade classroom, two fourth grade classrooms, three third ...
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Auburn School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Strengthening School Cell Phone Policy:
The Auburn Enlarged City School Board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the district's electronic device policy on Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00 p.m. at the Harriet Tubman Administration Building.
“Members of the school board have been increasingly concerned with the impact that cell phone use in school has had on students' mental health and ability to learn. We're looking for public input on how to best address these issues heading into the next school year.” said Ian Phillips, Auburn's School Board President.
Current district policy states that use of personal electronic devices are strictly prohibited except for certain authorized uses, in practice however, current policy is difficult to uniformly ...
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Proposed Federal Grant Amendment:
The district was awarded a $9.5 million grant under the American Rescue Plan Act, in response to the Covid Pandemic. The district will be submitting an amendment in July. Please see the graphic below for details of the proposed amendment.
If you have questions or would like to provide feedback, please contact Lisa Green, School Business Executive at LisaGreen@aecsd.education or (315) 255-8808, no later than July 14, 2023.
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Registration event June 12 at BTW for FREE before and after school programming in the 2023-2024 school year:
June 6, 2023
The Auburn Enlarged City School District and the Booker T. Washington Community Center are partnering to offer FREE before and after school programming for Auburn students in the 2023-2024 school year.
Before school programs start at 6:30 a.m. and will be on site at Casey Park Elementary, Genesee Elementary, Herman Ave Elementary, and Seward Elementary.
After school programs run until 6:00 p.m. and will be on site at Booker T. Washington Community Center, Casey Park Elementary, Genesee Elementary, Herman Ave Elementary, Seward Elementary, Auburn Junior High, and Auburn High School.
Booker T. Washington Community Center is holding a registration event for the above programming starting with the 2023-24 school year on Monday, June 12, ...
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ARISE Adaptive Design visits Seward, donates adaptive devices:
May 31, 2023
In May, friends from ARISE Adaptive Design visited Seward Elementary to donate some adaptive furniture they built, which will be used in Seward’s 12:1 classrooms.
Connor McGough, ARISE Adaptive Design Coordinator, and his assistant spoke to the speech therapists, school psychologists, social workers, and guidance counselors at Seward about all of the things ARISE can provide for our students when needed. Their team uses everyday materials to create customized equipment and devices for children and adults with disabilities. Mr. McGough said they try to create items that are not available on the market yet, or if they are, at a much lower price point.
We are very excited to put these donated pieces to good use in Seward’s 12:1 classrooms. ...
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Herman Ave kindergarten class takes virtual field trip to The Commons on St. Anthony:
May 19, 2023
In honor of May being Older Americans Month, Mrs. Gremli’s kindergarten class at Herman Ave Elementary took a virtual field trip to The Commons on St. Anthony.
Since COVID, the Commons has been unable to have students or youth groups in their building, and some of their residents have really missed it. With modern-day technology, they realized it is still possible to have that intergenerational engagement.
The field trip started out with residents from the Commons reading stories aloud to the kindergarteners. One of the stories was a book titled, What a Treasure! by Jane Hillenbrand, which is about a mole digging for buried treasure who keeps finding treasures for everyone else, but ultimately he finds a treasure for himself, a friend. ...
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Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van at Auburn High School May 1:
Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van will visit Auburn High School at 250 Lake Avenue in Auburn on Monday, May 9, 2023. The screenings will be available between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Appointments are recommended for women who want to get a mammogram in order to to ensure they will be seen that day. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram with the van, women should call 315-464-2588. Appointments can also be requested online at: www.upstate.edu/noexcuses
To be eligible for a mammogram on the van, women should be 40 years and older; not have had a mammogram in the past 12 months; and not be experiencing breast problems.
The mobile mammography program was started through New York State’s “Get Screened, No Excuses” Breast Cancer Initiative, ...
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Excellence in Education:
Auburn High School held our annual Excellence in Education Dinner and Award Ceremony
on March 1 at the Springside Inn .
The senior class members invited to this celebration have maintained a four-year overall average of 95 or higher. Together with their families, these outstanding scholars were honored for their academic achievements and their involvement in our music, athletic and extracurricular programs. Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2023 and their families:
Ayesha Aslam
Reeve Axton
Bradley Boyhan
Abigail Carr
Michael Clark
Makayla Cottrell
Patrick Crawford Jr.
Rhian Crowley
Ashley Cuipylo
Charles Cunningham
Clare Diffin
Kaydence DuBray
Schae Fitzgerald ...
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Electrify Your Symphony Concert - NOW 3/15 @ 7PM:
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15th AT 7 PM!
Tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70405
March is Music in Our Schools Month, the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.The music department at the high school has for the last several years held a special concert in March where the choirs, bands, and orchestras perform together. This year, with the help of the Auburn School District and the cooperation of the Auburn Music Boosters, the Music Department is bringing a special ...
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A Statement from Superintendent Pirozzolo: Passing of a student:
Dear Auburn Families,
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Asia Forest, an Auburn Enlarged City School District student attending a BOCES program at Jordan-Elbridge School District, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of February 8, 2023 from a medical issue. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the student's family, friends, and both school communities. The district's crisis team will be available to offer support for students, families, and employees. If you feel your child needs to speak to a counselor or another member of our crisis team, please do not hesitate to call the main office of your child's school to let us know.
We are wishing the student’s family and the Auburn and Jordan-Elbridge communities strength and resilience during ...
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