Contrary to the printed calendar, Kindergarten Parent Orientation begins at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, April 17.

We look forward to seeing you!

Mohonasen’s Varsity Baseball team will take on Watervliet at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3 as part of the Coaches vs. Cancer Friday Night Lights program sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

Each team is participating in an online fundraising challenge that runs through Saturday, June 1. For every $250 raised, the district will be entered to win $250 in equipment! Teams will also receive recognition based on their fundraising success.

Spread the word and make sure to click “Mohonasen” to give our team credit for your donation!

Game tickets are on sale for $5 and can be purchased either at the gate or from a baseball coach or player. All proceeds to the ACA.

Mohonasen High School students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the first-ever Girls’ Night Out event at the high school on Friday, May 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The free evening of fun activities is designed to connect students with one another, build confidence, and encourage healthy lifestyles.

Early sign-up are encouraged. Students can sign up outside Mrs. Sack’s room beginning May 1.

Girls’ Night Out – Friday, May 10, 2019

Mohonasen High School
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Featured activities: Zumba, yoga, cooking, painting and fun. There will also be raffles and prizes for participating students!

Congratulations to the 15 middle school students honored recently as part of Draper Middle School’s Spring Student Recognition Breakfast. They are:

• Andrew Crux
• Ella Goodspeed
• Uchenna Smith
• Olivia Andriola
• Lyla Muller
• Jack VanGarderen
• Justin Brunson
• Madelyn Shults
• Abdul Sameer
• Tim Abbott
• Taylor Shults
• Hannah Newell
• Linh Le
• Emma Thompson
• Anthony Lieu 

They have got us feeling #MohonProud!

The Mohon Music Parents will host a chicken barbeque on Tuesday, May 21, beginning at 5 p.m. near the pool entrance at Mohonasen High School. The barbeque takes place on School Budget Vote Day, so pick up your meal before or after you vote!

All meals are $12 each and will include:

• ½ BBQ chicken
• baked potato,
• coleslaw
• cornbread

Pre-sale orders are strongly encouraged. Only a limited number of cash & carry dinners will be available that evening. Pre-sale orders will be accepted through Tuesday, May 14. Orders and payment can be turned into any music teacher. Download a May 21 BBQ pre-order form here.

Absentee ballots are available to residents who will be out of town or unable to vote in person because of illness or disability. Ballots are available in the District Office at 2072 Curry Road, Schenectady.

Download an Absentee Ballot application here.

Applications must be returned to the District Office by May 10 if you would like a ballot mailed to you.

If you have any difficulty accessing this document, please contact Alissa Scott in the Communications Office at 518-356-8250 or ascott@mohonasen.org and it will be provided in an alternative way.

The following is the Bradt ABC Countdown to Summer

• May 15: A, Animal. Bring a small stuffed animal to school.
• May 16: B, Book Day. Bring a favorite book to read.
• May 17: C, Colorful Day. Wear your favorite color.
• May 20: D, Disco Dance Day. We will boogie to the beat all day (Cafeteria activity.)
• May 21: E, Estimation Day. Get ready for an estimation activity.
• May 22-May 27: No School
• May 28: F, Fruit Day. Bring your favorite fruit(s) for lunch.
• May 29: G, Game Day. Get ready to play a fun game (Cafeteria activity.)
• May 30: H, Hat Day. Wear a hat to school.
• May 31: I, Inside Out Day. Wear your clothes inside out.
• June 3: J, Joke Day. Be ready to tell an appropriate joke.
• June 4: K, Kindness Day. Be kind all day long.
• June 5: L, Lego Day. What can we build with Legos? (Cafeteria activity.)
• June 6: M, Mo Williams Books Math Games (Cafeteria activity.)
• June 7: N, New Name Day. Go by a different name all day.
• June 10: O, Orange Day. Show your school pride and wear orange and bring and an orange snack.
• June 11: P, Pajama Day. Wear your PJs to school.
• June 12: Q, Quiet Day. We will whisper all day.
• June 13: R, Reading Recess Day. Bring a favorite book to read outside.
• June 14: S, Silly Sock Day. Wear your silliest socks.
• June 17: T, Thank You Day. Get ready to write thank you cards (Cafeteria activity.)
• June 18: U, USA Day. Wear red, white and blue.
• June 19: V, Visitation Day. Visit and sit with different friends today.
• June 20: W, We Loved Our Year. Fill out a memory book. (Cafeteria activity.)
• June 21: X, X-change Autographs. Get your classmate’s autographs. (Cafeteria activity.)
• June 24: Y, Your Choice Today!
• June 25: Z, Zip off to summer!

April 8, 2019

Farnsworth Technology Center | Mohonasen High School

Call to Order

The Board meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs. Gaglioti, at 6:00 PM.  Mrs. Gaglioti requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Roll Call

• Board Members Present: Wade Abbott, Deborah Escobar, Lisa Gaglioti, Stacy MacTurk, Robert Piccillo, Patrick Ryan and Pamela Young
• Board Members Absent:
• Administrators Present: Mr. Shannon Shine, Christopher Ruberti, and Laurel Logan-King

Executive Session

MOTION made by Mr. Piccirillo, seconded by Ms. Young, that an Executive Session be convened for the purpose of discussing specific personnel matters as well as an appeal to a Superintendent Hearing.  The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

MOTION made by Mrs. Escobar, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Executive Session be adjourned at 7:08 PM.  The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Return to Public Session

The public session was called to order by the President, Mrs. Gaglioti, at 7:12 PM.  Mrs. Gaglioti requested those present to stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Roll Call

• Board Members Present: Wade Abbott, Deborah Escobar, Lisa Gaglioti, Stacy MacTurk, Robert Piccillo, Patrick Ryan and Pamela Young
• Board Members Absent: 
• Administrators Present: Shannon Shine, Christopher Ruberti, Laurel Logan-King, Lisa Carnibucci, Karla Empie, Kevin Warren, Richard Arket, Jason Thompson, Thomas O’Connor, Leslie Smith, William Vacca, Matthew Hubbell, David Austin, Deborah Kavanaugh, and Tasha Anderson
• Others In Attendance: Student representatives: Emma Drake and Youssef Jalwaj-Soubai, approximately 15 faculty members and 6 district residents.  Media coverage from Channel 9 Spectrum TV was in attendance as well.

Communications – Student Representatives

Youssef Jalwaj-Soubai and Emma Drake started off the meeting with updates from some of the activities held in the buildings recently.   A few of Bradt’s events were math madness, ninja night, and earth week where Bradt held several different activities to relate to the theme. Pinewood held a character day event, a visit from the Harlem Wizards, and practiced lockdown drills.  Draper went to U-Albany for their Career Day and will participate in the Family Fun Fair on April 11^th.  The high school will have their senior graduation speaking contest soon and graduate Ryan Dickson spoke to music and theatre students about some of his accomplishments. National Honor Society induction ceremony was recently held and 60 juniors were inducted into the Society.  They also announced that Spring sports began and noted that the track, lacross and softball teams have done very well.

Climate Survey Results

Logan-King gave a presentation from the climate survey that was taken by teachers, students and parents in February. She explained the facts of the survey and reasons why the school took part in the survey. She showed how in most all categories we fell within the favorable range districtwide.   She mentioned that information from this survey can be utilized to increase awareness and examine where there are areas of need.  She reported that there is currently a climate committee being formed and the first meeting will be held on May 6^th at 3:00 at the Draper Library.  Planning teams will be looking at ways to improve climate throughout the schools.  They will do this by utilizing services already in place as well as adding support services in each of the buildings.   She also mentioned if anyone was interested in being on the committee, they can contact herself or Mr. Arket.

AIS/RTI Student Supports

Mrs. Logan-King gave a report about the AIS/RtI (Academic Intervention Service/Response to Intervention) plans that each of the buildings have in place.  She explained what RtI is and also discussed the core principals of RtI.  During her presentation, she went over the 3-Tier approach of support and what each tier means.  Each building principal then gave presentations with details from their individual buildings on how this support program works within their buildings.  They also gave breakdown numbers on how many students were currently enrolled in each of the tiers of support.

Some questions were addressed after the presentations.

2019-20 Proposed Budget

Mr. Ruberti gave a presentation on the 2019-2020 budget. The total budget to be adopted is $54,355,000.  He reported that this is a budget increase of $1,290,000 (or 2.43%) and a tax levy increase of $1,042,745 (or 3.82%). The 2019-20 Tax Levy Limit is 3.82% which is within the calculated limit.  He then discussed some updates from the last meeting, including the final state budget, final increases in prescription costs, number of retirements, and the restoration of a 1.0 FTE music position.  He then went over the final staffing reductions and the impact on projected class size in grades K-6.    He went over the projected expenditures, projected revenues and the impact the budget will have on taxpayers.  He reviewed the proposed bus purchases and reminded everyone that there are two open seats to be filled for three-year terms.   He explained contingent budget rules and noted that May 13^th will be the Budget Hearing and Meet the Candidate Night, and May 21^st will be the Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election.  At this time, Mr. Ruberti answered some questions from the Board.

Communications – Board of Education

Mrs. Gaglioti, Ms. Young, and Mrs. MacTurk attended the BOCES annual meeting and dinner and mentioned that the food was delicious and were represented by four Mohonasen students.

Mr. Abbott discussed his frustration with the recent glitches with Computer Based Testing that happened again this year.  He gave his thoughts as to this topic and some suggestions as well.

Ms. Young congratulated the students that made National Honor Society – 60 students were inducted, which was the largest in Mohonasen history.

Mrs. Gaglioti reminded everyone to continue to contact your legislators and keep the pressure on.

Public Privilege of the Floor

Mr. Robert Godlewski, of Manas Drive in Schenectady, expressed his displeasure of the amount that we received in state aid.  He had concerns with the formula of the foundation aid, class sizes and limited teacher aides.  Mr. Godlewski then wished the teachers and support staff that will be retiring the best of luck.

New Business – Instructional

Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements

Request for Approval and Arrangement for the Committee on Special Education Recommendations and Student Placements and Committee on Pre-School Special Education

MOTION made by Ms. Young, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve and arrange for the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Pre-School Special Education for meetings held on March 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and April 1, 2019.

The motion passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

New Business – Business/Personnel

Approval of Health & Welfare Contract with North Greenbush Common School District (Revised Rate)

Request for Approval of Health and Welfare Contract with North Greenbush Common School District – Revised Rate

MOTION made by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve the request for 8^th grade students to participate in a field trip to Six Flags, New England on Thursday, June 6 – Friday, June 7, 2019.

The motion was passed unanimously, five members present and voting.

Approval to enter into a Service agreement with Capital Region BOCES

Request for Approval to Enter into a Service Agreement with Capital Region BOCES

MOTION made by Ms. Young. Seconded by Mr. Piccirillo, that the Board of Education approve the resolution and service agreement listed below with Capital Region BOCES related to Administrative Computer Services in Co-Ser 604.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District (hereinafter referred to as the “District”) desires to enter into a five year service agreement with the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (hereinafter referred to as “CR BOCES”) in order for the CR BOCES to furnish certain services to the District pursuant to New York State Education Law §1950(4)(jj), those services being Administrative Computer services in Co-Ser 604.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District agrees to enter into a contract with the CR BOCES for the provision of said services to the District and not to exceed in total over the life of this agreement the annual amount of $19,378 and associated CR BOCES charges with such amount to include annual CR BOCES support costs and applicable taxes and surcharges, and with such support costs and applicable taxes and surcharges included at the current rate and subject to change as established in the CR BOCES budget or mandated by any federal, state or local authority.

This amount may be amended with the approval of both parties. The District will be liable to CR BOCES for early cancellation or withdrawal from this agreement to the same extent that CR BOCES is liable to any vendor(s) of these services, including liability for applicable penalties or liquidated damages, and the District will also be liable for costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, incurred by CR BOCES as consequence of any such early cancellation or withdrawal. The District further agrees to indemnify, defend and hold BOCES, its elected officials, its employees, and agents, harmless from any and all liability, claims including bodily injury or property damage, causes of action, damages and expenses, including attorney fees, which may arise out of the negligent actions of the District, its elected officials, employees, agents, invitees, and volunteers while using this service.

Payment will be made as part of a regular annual CR BOCES contract for services. Further, this agreement is subject to the approval of the Board of Education of CR BOCES. This contract will be for a maximum period of five years commencing on or about July 1, 2019 and continuing through June 30, 2024.

The motion passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Approval to Adopt the Proposed 2019-2020 School Year Budget

Request for Approval of Resolution to Adopt the Proposed 2019-2020 School Year Budget

MOTION made by Mr. Piccirillo, seconded by Mrs. MacTurk, that the Board of Education approve the following resolution to adopt the 2019-2020 school year budget:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, Towns of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, and Colonie and Guilderland, Albany county, New York, be authorized to expend the sum of fifty-four million three hundred fifty-five thousand dollars ($54,355,000) for school purposes during the 2019-2020 school year and levy the necessary tax therefore.

The motion passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Approval of Minutes

MOTION made by Mrs. Escobar, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that the Board of Education approve the minutes of March 25, 2019 and April 1, 2019.

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and votingApproved Financial Reports

Approved Personnel Recommendations

MOTION made by Mr. Piccirillo, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the Board of Education approve the following personnel recommendations:

The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Mrs. Gaglioti congratulated the teachers who received their tenure appointments.

Tenure Appointments

Andre Pigliavento

• Assignment: Elementary Education
• Effective Date: October 1, 2019

Marina Strang

• Assignment: Elementary Education
• Effective Date: November 10, 2019

Retirements

Marta Hewitt

• Assignment: Psychology
• Effective Date: Close of business June 30, 2019

Kathleen Ives-Kline

• Assignment: Speech
• Effective Date: Close of business June 30, 2019

Judy Andi

• Assignment: Executive Secretary & School Board Secretary
• Effective Date: Close of business December 27, 2019

Cynthia Clough

• Assignment:12-month Attendance Clerk
• Effective Date: Close of business December 27, 2019

John Galluzzo

• Assignment: Custodian
• Effective Date: Close of business September 30, 2019

Patricia Hopkins

• Assignment: Account Clerk/Typist
• Effective Date: Close of business December 31, 2019

Paul Paszkiewicz

• Assignment: P/T Bus Driver & P/T Motor Equipment Operator (Light)
• Effective Date: Close of business December 27, 2019

Donna Patrician

• Assignment: 12-Month Typist
• Effective Date: Close of business December 31, 2019

Mary Pels

• Assignment: Mail Clerk
• Effective Date: Close of business December 31, 2019

William Rourke

• Assignment: Head Custodian
• Effective Date: Close of business July 11, 2019

Sharon Senecal

• Assignment: Cook
• Effective Date: Close of business December 31, 2019

Norman Vernon

• Assignment: Custodian
• Effective Date: Close of business December 31, 2019

Appointments

Loretta Cozza

• Assignment HS/MS Summer School Principal – 2019
• Salary: $6,000

Lisa Carnibucci

• Assignment HS/MS Summer School Assistant Principal – 2019
• Salary: $4,000

Marisa Caprara

• Appointment: Long-Term Substitute
• Assignment: Elementary Education
• Date of Commencement: April 29, 2019
• Expiration Date: Close of business June 30, 2019
• Certification Status: Elementary Education Pre-K, K, Gr. 1-6
• Salary: Permanent Step 6, plus graduate credits, pro-rated

Gerald Sellick

• Assignment Cleaner
• Effective Date: April 8, 2019
• Salary: $25,700

David Rexford

• Assignment: Substitute Bus Driver
• Effective Date: April 8, 2019
• Salary: $16.50/hour

2018-19 Intramurals

• Name: Mark Vachon
• Building: Pinewood

Resignations

Daniel McConnelee

• Assignment: School Dispatcher
• Effective Date: Close of business April 22, 2019

Saul Soto

• Assignment: Cleaner
• Effective Date: Close of business April 9, 2019

Timothy Gentile

• Assignment: P/T Bus Driver
• Effective Date: Close of business April 12, 2019

Suzanne Hile

• Assignment: P/T Bus Driver
• Effective Date: Close of business April 18, 2019

Kristen Kaly

• Assignment: P/T Bus Aide & P/T Cleaner
• Effective Date: Close of business April 18, 2019

Brianne Nyahay

• Assignment: Substitute Food Service Helper
• Effective Date: Close of business April 1, 2019

Leaves of Absence

Mark Daley

• Assignment: P/T Bus Driver
• Effective Dates: March 20, 2019 – April 23, 2019
• Reason: Unpaid Leave of Absence (Family Medical Leave)

Removal From Service

Melissa Conaway

• Assignment:Substitute Food Service Helper (Cafe Aide)
• Effective Date: April 8, 2019

Executive Session

OTION made by Ms. Young, seconded by Mr. Abbott, that an executive session be convened at 8:40 PM for the discussion of specific personnel matters.  The motion passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

MOTION made by Mrs. MacTurk, seconded by Mr. Ryan, that the executive session be adjourned at 10:02 PM.  The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Adjournment

MOTION made by Ms. Young, seconded by Mrs. Escobar, that the Board of Education meeting be adjourned at 10:02 PM.  The motion was passed unanimously, seven members present and voting.

Mohonasen High School will host the annual Media Arts Festival beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8. The event is a celebration and a showcase of the multimedia artwork students created during the school year.

Students in Mr. Veeder’s Media Arts and Live Production courses will showcase their movie shorts. Over the course of the year, students completed the full cycle of media production from idea development, storyboard creation, researching, filming, editing and production. Student complete works will be presented in the LGI.

Graphic Art and Digital Photography students in Mrs. Mathieu’s classes will display their art in various digital portfolio presentations.  Since September, students have used Adobe In-Design, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create unique artistic projects.

Not to be missed are the original music pieces created by students in Mrs. Sparlin’s Music Production Course.  This year, student-created works were used at MiSci to accompany a planetarium show titled “I See Stars.” Students will be presenting new and unique productions created over the course of the year.

Parents and community members are invited to share in the celebration of the creative hard work of our media arts students!

Draper’s PTSO meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 has been canceled.

Come see the amazing talent of Mohonasen students at Mohonasen’s Got Talent, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 in the high school auditorium.

Admission costs $5 per person and non-school aged children will be admitted for free.

The event is sponsored by the Mohonasen Music Parents Association and is open to the public.

Box Tops for Education continues to be a motivating and profitable program for our students.

Recent winners for our Box Tops for Education treats are:

• Nicholas Ceccucci, Grade 3, Mrs. Krawiecki
• Isabelle Robbins, Grade 4, Ms. Belinsky
• Sadie Perretta, Grade 5, Ms. Walter
• Adriana Soto, Grade 5, Mrs. Pollick
• Selim Hauser, Grade 5, Ms. Pollick

Please continue to send in your Box Tops. There are specially designed collection sheets to make this easy for you to do, and they are a great reminder to clip Box Tops from products you already buy. Here is a list of participating products.

We received our spring check in the amount of $350.70, for a current year total of $1,115.20! We reached our goal of earning at least $1,000 this year. Since Box Tops for Education is a never-ending program, we collect box tops all year round. Any money collected is spent on supplies and equipment that benefit our students. Please see Mrs. Kline if you need more collection sheets. Thanks to all who participate!

In other fundraising news

• Hannaford Helps Schools’ ended its annual fundraising program in December. Pinewood received a check for $75 in early April that reflected the dollars submitted on behalf of Pinewood.
• Price Choppers’ Tools for Schools program also recently completed its 2018-19 effort and Pinewood staff ordered new math equipment with the points that accrued over the five-month collection period.
• Tyson Project A+ Program: Send in any qualifying labels and our school will receive $0.24 cents for each.

If you have any questions about any of these fundraising programs, please contact Mrs. Kline at Pinewood School, kakline@mohonasen.org.

Please save the date and join us for Mohonasen’s 12th annual Celebration of Cultures.

• 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 5, 2019
• Draper Middle School Cafeteria

It is our tradition at Mohonasen to invite the families of ELL students to share a taste of your culture. Whether you feel like wearing the traditional dress of your country or sharing a dish of your favorite recipe, we look forward to celebrating the many cultures of Mohonasen with you.

On May 16, two Mohonasen High School seniors will be recognized as part of a select group of the region’s highest achieving student scholars. 

Anna Sherman and Ryan Shendler have been invited to represent Mohonasen at the 33nd Annual Scholars’ Recognition Dinner, which will honor top students from more than 80 area high schools. The best part about this much-anticipated event? Each student scholar gets to invite a teacher who has had a significant influence on their education.

For Anna Sherman, that teacher is Jeff Hayes, who teaches English at the high school.

“Mr. Hayes has taught me to expand my academic horizons beyond where I am most comfortable and to find joy in the challenge this provides,” said Sherman.

Ryan Shendler selected high school science teacher Dawn Aulita.

“Ms. Aulita is kind, supportive, and encourages hard work. Most importantly, she taught me that learning is not only valuable but can be fun as well,” said Shendler.

Since 1987, the Scholars’ Dinner has been sponsored by CASDA, the Center for School Improvement at the University at Albany School of Education, and other community organizations, to honor the outstanding scholastic achievements of graduating seniors who have demonstrated scholarship, leadership, and service to their schools and communities. 

Read more about Anna Sherman and Ryan Shendler and all of the 2019 Capital Region Scholars: https://www.casdany.org/2019-scholars-winners

Congratulations to Anna, Ryan, Ms. Aulita and Mr. Hayes!

You already chauffeur a lot of kids — why not get paid for it?

Mohonasen is looking for bus drivers, and you do not need a commercial license to apply. If you’re not sure about driving a bus, we have an upcoming opportunity to try it out for yourself.

You can test drive a school bus at our Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. Applicants must be 21 years of age with a clean driving record and enjoy working with children. Drivers work flexible, part-time schedules and begin at a rate of $16.50 an hour. The Open House will take place at the Transportation garage located at 300 Warrior Way, Schenectady, NY 12303.

RSVP today! Email transportation@mohonasen.org or call the Transportation Department at 518-356-8260 to let us know you’re coming or if you have any questions.

Mohonasen bus drivers typically work in the morning and the afternoon with a long break in between. Once drivers become regular part-time employees, there will be additional driving opportunities. Interested drivers may be able to cover additional afterschool runs and sports or field trips, but otherwise, can count on having weekends, evenings and summers off as well school holidays and breaks.

Meet some of our drivers and join us for our Open House on Thursday, June 6!

NED’s Kindness Adventure is visiting Bradt on Friday, May 10. The performance will inspire your child to be kindhearted and caring through storytelling, music and an interactive video of NED’s trip to Kenya.

Did you know? Bradt gets the assembly for free because we’re hosting a Kindness Sale. With each purchase, you help keep kindness going:

• Gives your child a kindness reminder.
• Sends the Kindness Adventure to other schools for free.
• Provides income for artisans in Kenya.
• A small portion from each item sold provides 100 gallons of clean water for kids in Kenya. See what’s happening at KindnessAdventure.com/giving.html

Handcrafted items will be available from Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 17 in the cafeteria during lunches. You may check the following desired items and send payment to school with your child, or visit together. Checks should be made payable to Bradt Primary School.

• $8: Beaded wristband, fabric pencil pouch, stretchy ring, backpack pulls.
• $10: Bead and carved bone necklaces, coil wraps, snap wristbands.
• $15: Rock bracelets, Batik wristband, coin pouches, safari in a bag (with five hand-carved animals)

See more at kindnessadventure.com

Students, staff and alumni are invited to join a three-on-three basketball tournament on Friday, June 7 in support of a good cause. All proceeds from the event will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JRDF). Admission is free with a donation to JRDF.

The event will feature a silent auction, a half-court shot contest, as well as food and drinks.  Friends, family and community members won’t want to miss this spirited contest.

• What: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to raise money for a good cause
• When: Friday, June 7th @ 4PM
• Where: Mohonasen High School Gymnasium
• Who can play: Open to all high school students, faculty, and alumni. (Only two organized basketball players are allowed per team and teams may consist of faculty members. Maximum 4 per team.)

If you are interested in participating, here are the details:

• The cost to play is $5 per player
• Sign up forms due by May 30 – available in the main office
• No experience necessary
• Double elimination (each team guaranteed 2 games)
• Shirts, food, and drinks will be available for purchase
• Top Teams receive prizes
• Bring your friends and family, spectators are encouraged
• Free admission with a donation

All money raised will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). If you have questions, please contact Duncan Tallman at d_tallman@mohonasen.org.