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We have recently started a new Guest Librarian spot in the Middle School Media Center. Our first applicant was Cali Closs. Please take a minute to read and learn a little about Cali.

There's still time to order, but it's your last chance! Looking for a gift for the FFA member in your life? Want to support the chapter and its ongoing work? If you answered "Yes", the Camden FFA has a deal for you! They are running an online apparel store from now until 11:59 PM on November 6th! Five dollars from every item goes right back to our FFA Chapter.

Registration for ALL modified winter sports is now open! More Info: https://www.camdenschools.org/article/1826898

Students at Camden Middle School completed their annual observance of Red Ribbon Week from October 23rd to 31st. This year’s theme was “Life is a movie. Film Drug-Free.” The event highlights the importance of living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, and presents a vital opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse. At CMS, students also renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle by signing the Red Ribbon Week Pledge Banner outside of the cafeteria.

Mrs. Willson and Ms. Ash got a whole collection of beanie babies together for a group picture yesterday! While many other releases in the hobby have lost value over time, this is a one-of-a-kind set that always keeps its value!

Mrs. Willson's 6th grade homeroom had a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Students came dressed to enjoy treats and bingo during Thursday's half day schedule!

Mrs. Willson's 6th grade homeroom had a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Students came dressed to enjoy treats and bingo. Mrs. Willson and Ms. Ash joined an awesome group of beanie babies!

CMS students celebrated Red Ribbon Week and culminated the week by signing a pledge to be drug free and make healthy choices. RED RIBBON WEEK is Celebrated Annually October 23-31. This year's theme is "Life is a movie. Film drug free." Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse, and renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

The fifth grade white team at CMS is a bunch of.... party animals today!

Pleasant weather conditions offer a great chance to take PE Class outside at CMS!

Achieving your goals tomorrow, begins with attendance today. #CCSDAttendanceAwarenessMonth

Important upcoming dates from the desk of Principal Brittany DerCola.

NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK As we replace portions of our transportation fleet on an ongoing basis, it’s important that the safety equipment on our new vehicle acquisitions is up to the task of keeping our kids safe. Very recently, we took delivery of four new school buses equipped with modernized internal and external camera systems. Negative behavior on buses has the ability to detract from a driver’s focus, which can increase risk for everyone on the bus. The new internal camera systems will equip our District with more tools to help manage and address incidents on buses. They have a comprehensive range of angles that can look into virtually all areas of the bus, including into seats from above, and offer vastly improved visual and audio clarity over existing systems. The internal cameras also have night-vision capability for coverage in the evening and early morning hours. The buses also feature multiple external cameras with sensors that can detect and record school bus passing violations. In the event of a potential violation, the system creates an on-the-spot evidence package of still images, videos, and GPS coordinates that can be quickly and easily turned over to law enforcement so that a citation can be issued to the owner of the passing vehicle. These citations carry significant fines. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, under the law, the fine for passing a school bus ranges from $250 for a first violation, to a maximum of $1,000 for three violations in three years. Additionally, if a vehicle owner is convicted of three violations in three years, their driver’s license can be revoked for a minimum of six months. Automated systems just like these have been implemented on buses all over Oneida County. In the 2023-24 school year, over 850 citations were issued by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office across eight different school districts with stop arm camera implementation. The addition of these internal and external cameras is an important step, but it is also just one step along the way toward modernizing the fleet with new safety technology. A wider implementation is planned, including the addition of these camera systems on new bus purchases. We are also looking at other opportunities to enhance safety, security, and peace of mind for our families when it comes to transportation.

It's no secret. To get the most out of all that school has to offer, you have to be here. #CCSDAttendanceAwarenessMonth

NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK Did you know that school buses are some of the most highly regulated vehicles on our roadways today? They undergo rigorous testing and have very strict design standards that must be followed in their design. They are built to be safer than consumer passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries. Less than one percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide involve children riding school buses. That said, one fatality anywhere, is still too many. And a little attention from everyone goes a long way. The most dangerous time for school bus related incidents is during loading and unloading. Over the last 53 years, more than 1,200 young people have been killed while loading and unloading school buses across the country, and so many of these incidents were easily avoidable. When you’re around a school bus, slow down, be alert, and mind the lights.

October is National Principal's Month in the United States! Please join us in recognizing the work that our principals, Aaron Fiorini, Brittany DerCola, Craig Ferretti, and Heidi Allen, do each day in support of our students, staff, and families. Thank you!

We heard a big election is coming up in a little over two weeks and the students have been curious. Mrs. Britton put together this display about the election process, past American Presidents, and Congress.🗳️ 🇺🇸

NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK For obvious reasons, motorist conduct is a huge focus when it comes to safety at the bus stop, but what can students and families do to help protect themselves? The good news is, it’s easy to be bus stop smart! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following tips using a method called SAFE. S - Stay. At least 10 feet from the edge of the road or the curb while waiting for the bus. A - Always wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, and the bus driver has signaled for you to board. F - Face forward after finding a seat on the bus. E - Exit the bus only after it stops. Look both ways for any moving traffic before crossing, even when the driver has signaled you. Two sets of eyes is even better than one.

October is Camden CSD Attendance Awareness month. It takes a community-wide partnership to make sure our students get to school each day. Even a few days per month can cause difficulties in the future.

Connected Community Schools will hold Open Hub Hours on Thursday at CHS!. Families will be able to get extra grocery items and talk with the team about other community resources. Bring a bag!