From lessons in school to watching people donate blood, Volney Elementary School first graders could tell anyone all about the human body. As part of the first grade Listening and Learning unit about the body systems, the youngsters studied how the body’s components work together.
Tara Searor is a 2017 LeadingAge New York Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Award recipient. Searor, who has been a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Luke Health Services in Oswego for 11 years, received the award from James Clyne, CEO of LeadingAge NY, during a reception held at St. Luke in her honor. The Employee of Distinction Award acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of front line staff working in long-term care settings like St. Luke Health Services, all across New York State.
Students introduced their parents to teachers and administrators while touring the building. Informational sessions were held in classrooms to review expectations, provide resources and answer any questions that were asked.
Students at several elementary schools have been collecting items in an effort to aid those affected by severe weather in recent weeks, stockpiling non-perishable food, personal hygiene items and bottled water for delivery to people in need.
“This forum is a great opportunity to learn about youth programming in Oswego County and for the public to gather information on what’s happening,” said Brian Chetney, executive director of the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau.
Mexico Middle School seventh graders have taken real-world problems and used their ingenuity, determination and teamwork to create solutions. That occurred in the students’ technology class with teacher David Wilcox, who presented the students with a foot orthosis instant design challenge.
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center will present a public program on trees. Tales of the Trees will be held on October 29 at 2 p.m. Participants will enjoy a walk through the woodlands with naturalist Pat Carney, to delight in the colors and beauty of the forest trees dressed in their autumn finery.
Students got the project started recently by interviewing residents at St. Francis Commons as part of a multi-semester class project that focuses on the development and implementation of evidence-based health promotion programs designed specifically for older adults.
The Phoenix Central School District recently named Michael Aiken its new director of facilities. Aiken has been serving school districts for 16 years in different capacities.
With more than a decade of experience as a coach and physical education teacher, John Jeffries is leading the Phoenix Central School District’s athletic program as its new director of health, physical education and athletics.
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