Autumn 2008
I am pleased to welcome back all students and parents to the start of
the 2008 – 2009 school year. It is wonderful to start this school year
without construction for the first time in many years. The district
is proud of its facilities that were enhanced thanks to the support of
the Mattituck-Cutchogue- Laurel communities. The administration and
staff are committed to utilizing them to the fullest in providing our
students with the best education possible. The district has been fortunate
to attract well-qualified new staff members to replace those that have
retired or moved on to other ventures. Many staff were involved this
summer in various forms of professional development that will translate
into improved curriculum and instructional techniques, and all staff
are gearing up for new challenges and opportunities this year.
The Board of Education has set numerous goals for the district this
year with improvements in the infrastructure and implementation of
technology by both students and staff at the forefront. Other goals
address increased communication between the various constituent groups
with the schools and community, continued assessment of data to improve
instruction across all grade levels and academic areas, and to continue
to maintain the district’s facilities. An energy performance contract
incorporating some solar energy and lighting efficiencies is presently
being reviewed in Albany before these enhancements are seen in each of
our buildings hopefully sometime in early winter. The sharing of services
whenever possible with other districts and BOCES is always being
investigated.
Special thanks go out to members of the Classes of 1977 and 1978 for
the beautiful marble benches and shrubs that enhance the front of the
new library at MHS. These additions were dedicated in July to members
of these classes who have passed away over the years. Memorial markers
can be found on the walls adjacent to each bench. Special thanks to
Patricia Wilsenski Granneman ’78 for her efforts in coordinating this
beautiful and meaningful addition to our school grounds.
Congratulations to three of the district’s music students who have been
named as All-State winners this fall. Megan Vinciguerra - Mixed Chorus,
Nick Piacente - Symphonic Orchestra, and Jonathan MacNish - alternate
for Mixed Chorus will represent the district in Rochester in late fall.
Also congratulations to senior Myles Caracciolo who has been recently
inducted as an Eagle Scout. You all represent the best of the Mattituck-
Cutchogue UFSD.
If you are interested in viewing the District’s Report Card that was
released in late summer, copy and paste the link below into your browser.
We are proud of the accomplishments of our student’s and are always
looking for ways to improve our results.
https://www.nystart.gov/publicweb-rc/2007/4c/CIR-2007-581012020001.pdf
The participation by all parents and community members in all aspects
of our district is essential for the success of our students. We look
forward to seeing you in and around the schools for various activities
as the year progresses.
James F. McKenna
Superintendent
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