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Upcoming Events
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2016 Capital Improvements Bond Construction Update
A rigorous and forward-thinking public education is a hallmark of our community. In June 2016, residents approved a capital improvements bond that has allowed the District to improve infrastructure; upgrade fields; build flexible, research-supported, intentionally-designed learning environments; and improve the Chappaqua Public Library. While some projects have already been completed and are being put to good use by students and the community--namely the global learning centers (GLC) at the elementary schools, the Bell science classrooms, the turf Competition Field, and renovations to the Greeley auditorium--there is still work to be done on our secondary-level STEAM centers; the GLC, instruction center (upper L Building), and Room K110 at Greeley; the Side Field at Bell; and the Library. Please click on the "Read More" link below for more information about the bond projects including a video of current construction, updated completion time lines, and financials. |
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Shark Tank feeds creation, collaboration, and communication skills
The various phases of the design process allow students to engage in authentic and innovative learning. The experiences launches with the brainstorming phase, which is ideal for identifying an existing challenge or problem. The students then move on the production phase, which is a time to explore fresh ideas and flesh out possible improvements or solutions to the identified problem; and finally, the students engage in the reflection phase where they further develop their ideas, and consider how to test and refine them with the goal of transforming possibility into reality. Two examples of the District's Design Process in action were seen in Mrs. Posner's fourth grade class at Westorchard; and in Mrs. Kenna's fifth grade class at Bell, who partnered with Greeley students from Mr. DeBellis' Technology and Design Integration class where the high school students served as mentors to the fifth graders. |
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Great Things Happen In Inclusive Schools!
It also was an occasion to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of teachers, administrators, support staff, students, and parents in making their schools more inclusive, and, thereby, significantly contributing to the development of a more inclusive society. For the 2016-17 school year, 86.1% of Chappaqua students receiving special education services were educated in regular education classrooms for 80% or more of their school day. The average for NYS was only 58.4%. (Numbers for 2017-18 are not available yet.) Activities for NISW were planned throughout the District and were managed by the Chappaqua PTA's Special Education Committee in concert with school staff and parents. |
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Class of 2021 ~ Annual Day of Giving
The student leadership council planned a wonderful day to bring the sophomore class together. On November 29, 2018 tenth-graders had the opportunity to take part in the 2nd Annual Day of Giving, with activities being held both on the Greeley campus and off-site. |
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Tri-State Consortium reviews Special Education practices
During the first two days, the team conducted classroom visits, held focus group discussions with various stakeholders, and reviewed evidence of curriculum, instruction, and professional development projects along with student work. On the last day, the District provided clarification regarding any remaining questions that the team may have had, and received some initial, informal feedback in a "fishbowl-like" setting, which included commendations of CCSD strengths along with recommendations for growth. We look forward to receiving their comprehensive final report in the coming weeks as we continually seek to evolve our instructional practices to benefit all students and staff. |
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Ned Norton receives a hero's welcome
Ned is a fitness trainer who has dedicated his life to providing free and low-cost strength and conditioning regimens to enhance life skills and independence for individuals with disabilities through his nonprofit, Warriors on Wheels. Ned spoke to students about his background, how and why he started his life's work, and how he is expanding his program through The Hercules Project. Then, students got to experience what it's like to be Ned, and what it may be like to be one of Ned's workout clients by rotating through seven stations with various physical activities to simulate the different disabilities that Ned's friends may have. |
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Journeys into American Indian Territory
Students recently completed a unit on the Native Americans who inhabited the area. |
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Chappaqua Continuing Education - Classes Begin January 7, 2018
Online registration is now open for the CCE Winter Session. Canasta ♦ Vinyasa Yoga ♦ Pilates ♦ Small Group Personal Training ♦ ACT Prep ♦ SAT Prep ♦ Ch'i Kung ♦ Italian Conversation Through Cinema ♦ Excel Boot Camp Register early to ensure your spot as classes do sell out. For more information and to register, please visit www.ccsd.ws/continuinged or call 914-238-7201 x2318. We look forward to seeing you in class! |
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66 Roaring Brook Road • Chappaqua NY |
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