The Pole Campus Senior Carpentry and Building Trades students are busy working with the Chenango County Historical Society and the Rogers Environmental Education Center on a Sap House deconstruction/reconstruction project. The goal of the project is to disassemble the replica sap house on the Historical Society Campus, catalog the pieces, and reassemble the Sap House on the Rogers Center campus for use in the upcoming sapping season. Thanks to Jessica Moquin, Executive Director at CCHS and David Carson, Director at the Rogers Environmental Education Center for partnering with the DCMO BOCES CTE Work Experience program.
Teachers from 10 area school districts participated in LETRS professional learning at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center this week. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is a professional learning course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. Over the twos days of training for LETRS Volume 1 & 2, teachers from the following district were in attendance: Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, South Kortright CSD, Hancock CSD, Cooperstown CSD, Andes CSD, Oxford Academy CSD, Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD, Afton CSD, and Downsville CSD. The sessions were led by Karen Ocque, LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator.
Two students from the Conservation and Heavy Equipment program at the Pole Campus are participating in a work experience with the Town of Plymouth Highway Department. Carson Rothwell and Zavier Bucksbee are hard at work on Pike Hill Road completing ditch work for the upcoming winter season. Thanks to Louie Redenback, current Town of Plymouth Highway Superintendent, for participating with the DCMO BOCES CTE Work Experience program!
Two DCMO BOCES employees have received recognition for their work from the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA). Dean Russin, Public Information Specialist, was awarded an Award of Excellence for Social Media and an Award of Honor for Photography in the 2023 NYSPRA Communications Contest. Annette Bagnall, Graphic Designer II, received an Award of Honor for Strategic Campaign in the annual contest. Russin received both of his awards for work he did for Sherburne-Earlville Central School District, one of two area school districts he works with as a Public Information Specialist. Both the “A Star Is Born!” social media campaign and the photograph were from the “Marshall Man” movie project and premiere. Russin was recognized by NYSPRA last year as well. Bagnall received her Award of Honor in the Strategic Campaign category for the work done on the CTE Month promotion last February. The creative theme of the campaign recognized by NYSPRA was This is my classroom, emphasizing the CTE classroom for its unique hands-on learning for both high school students and young adults.
Ian Williams, representative from the Northeast Council of Carpenters, spoke with students in Building Trades classes at the Pole Campus in Norwich about careers with the union and what it takes to succeed in that type of setting. Students learned about benefits and pay, longevity, training and education, and different opportunities within the Carpenter's Union.
Congratulations to Assistant Director of Instructional Technologies and Coordinator of School Library System Betsy Hartnett. She and Ms. Catalina Charles, Otselic Valley CSD School Librarian, presented last week at the national conference of the American Association of School Librarians in Tampa, Florida. The AASL National Conference is the only national conference devoted solely to the needs of school librarians, and is held every two years in rotating locations around the country.
Thank you for representing DCMO BOCES on the national stage!
DCMO BOCES held a monthly Principals Meeting last Wednesday at the Support Services Center in Norwich. Principals who attended joined professional learning breakout sessions on subjects specific to elementary or high school/middle school principals. The monthly Principals Meetings are one of the professional learning opportunities available to component school districts through DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services.
Come join our team!
On October 4, 2023 the Pole Campus CTE Early Childhood Education students went on a field trip to Peila View Farms in Oxford, NY. This was an opportunity for these emerging professionals to learn what is needed in order to prepare for a successful field trip with younger children. These students also learned how to provide self-directed educational experiences for each activity. Thank you, Peila View, for hosting our visit again this year!
Have a look at all the "Halloween Hair" on the Pole Campus! It's a project Cosmetology and Barbering students at the DCMO BOCES Pole Campus enjoy every October.
First Day of School!
Tuesday was the first day Ms. Acunto’s elementary class was held in their new classroom, at their new school. The class moved from DCMO BOCES Pole Campus in Norwich to the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton School, which is now hosting them. Students have their own classroom – fully set up in the last few days by Operations and Maintenance staff from BOCES and G-MU, complete with familiar furnishings and their own previous work hanging on the wall inside and outside the room. The students will also be able to participate in music and physical education classes with their G-MU peers, attend lunch, and enjoy the school playground. Ms. Acunto is being assisted in the classroom by DCMO BOCES aide Leeann Hagen and Jennifer Greenman, who is provided by the Afton School District. Director of Special Education Sara Stafford also joined the class for their first day.
Teachers from a number of area schools took part in Elementary and Intermediate Science Investigations workshops on Tuesday. The workshops were held at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich, and were taught by Betsy Hartnett, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology & School Library System, assisted by Nan Gizowski and Kerry Simmons of the Instructional Support Services team. The teachers left with some new “investigations” to integrate into their class instruction. The investigations are hands-on laboratory experiences that prepare students for the written Elementary- and Intermediate-level Science Tests measuring the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards that are scheduled to be first administered in Grades 5 and 8 in Spring 2024.
Bus drivers from across the region gathered in Oneonta on Friday for a day of specialized training. The event was organized by DCMO BOCES in partnership with ONC BOCES, and drew over 160 bus drivers and aides from 14 school districts. The day was anchored by the Active Shooter Preparedness Training sessions, led by professional instructors from One Training, with additional sessions on Mandated Reporter Training and “Stop The Bleed” emergency training for serious bleeding, both taught by staff from the DCMO BOCES Health and Safety team. School districts participating included Stamford, Oxford Academy, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Edmeston, Laurens, Morris, Delaware Academy (Delhi), Downsville, Cherry Valley, Norwich, Milford, Unatego, and both DCMO and ONC BOCES.
Bainbridge-Guilford CSD Social Studies teacher Jason Northrup received the 2023 Marshman-Hall Commitment to Education Award in a ceremony at the DCMO BOCES Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich this morning. DCMO BOCES Board of Education President Vanessa Warren presented Mr. Northrup with his award.
The award is given annually to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to education in the region. It is named in honor of Dan Marshman and Bob Hall, commemorating their service to DCMO BOCES and their communities.
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
DCMO BOCES is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to this year's new teachers! 🍎📚
This week our new teachers gathered at the Pole Campus Cafeteria to foster new connections, share knowledge, and embark on an exciting journey of growth together within our amazing organization. 🤝🌱
DCMO BOCES is excited to create an atmosphere of support, collaboration, and inspiration as we kickstart this academic year. Our team of fresh faces is sure to bring a breath of fresh air and innovation to our community. 🌈✨
Spread the word, and let's give our new teachers the warmest DCMO BOCES welcome they deserve! 🎉 #NewBeginnings #EducationMatters #DCMOBOCESFamily
CELEBRATING COLLABORATIONS FOR HEALTHY FOOD—
Each Monday, Amy Van Alstyne from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County visits our ESY program at the Harrold Campus to teach our middle and high school students about nutrition.
Some lessons the students have learned are reading food labels, identifying how much sugar is in a food, and whole
grains. At the end of each lesson, the students prepare a healthy snack.
Our message of appreciation to the Cornel Extension program for their support and the difference it makes for our students.
At the "Leave Your Mark Leadership Academy 2023," we witnessed a true commitment to enhancing leadership in schools! 🏫🚀 The energy and dedication from attendees were palpable throughout the two-day event.
As you can tell, the DCMO-BOCES leadership team left their mark by representing our district in Binghamton!
Since the beginning of the year, Fridays have been dubbed Band Shirt Fridays!
Our DCMO-BOCES Barbering and Cosmetology students love to participate with Mrs. Ryan. 🤘
A heartfelt thank-you to parents, educators, and community members for coming out to DCMO-BOCES Pole Campus this evening in support and recognition of our seniors student accomplishments at our annual Open House event!
Today’s the day! We’re kicking off our week-long celebration of Registered Apprenticeship during our 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week.
Follow #NAW2022 for updates from across the country and learn more about how we’re celebrating this year: https://bit.ly/3g2sc6n