
We are excited that a few of our students from the George Ross Mackenzie School will be participating in the Special Olympics this year! The event will kick off on April 13th at 9am in Middletown. The qualifying round starts at 9:30 and the competition round starts at 12:30. The closing ceremony will begin at 2:30 and be completed around 3pm. Come for part or all of the event to support our students!


Eldred Green & Gold! #fundsmallschools




Please join us on March 26th @ 6pm for the Eldred JSHS MIOSM Concert!


GRM Student Council members are taking charge of this spring's annual selfless project. The campaign is Kids for Kats and will benefit the Port Jervis Humane Society. The treats are Meow Mix cat food . The kitties can enjoy rolling the tube around as the food makes an interesting sound for them. Each small treat is $1.00. Shout out to Abby K. and her family for shopping/donating the food.
Please remember to save used towels and blankets without filling for animals in shelters. Ms. Lombardi would be happy to receive them and do the delivery. You can contact her at lombardij@eldred.k12.ny.us.



PRE-BID ADDENDUM NO. #6
The information contained herein, revises, supplements, and/or supersedes the specific parts of the documents referred to and shall be attached to and become part of such documents as if originally forming a part thereof. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the documents shall remain in full force as originally set forth.
ISSUED TO: All Bidders
PROJECT: Eldred Central School District Bond Projects
County of Sullivan, State of New York FE Project # 22-132
DATE: March 14, 2024
ISSUED BY: Fellenzer Engineering, LLP
Savin Engineers, P.C.
c/o Eldred Central School District
PAGES: 2
REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS:
Item 1: Section 01 11 00 – See revised Milestone Schedule in project manual (link below). It is anticipated that products purchased under state contracts will also adhere to the schedule.
Item 2: Clarification – In reference to Specification 23 09 93 Automatic Temperature Control System (HVAC), Section 1.0, refer to notes under “Scope of Work” listed on sheet ES-M001.
Item 3: Clarification – In reference to Specification 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls, Section 2.2B, field office shall be furnished by “Contract 2 SC: Site Construction”
REVISIONS TO SCOPE OF WORK:
Item 1: Clarification – In reference to the previously provided pre-bid walkthrough RFI stated below, the Site Contractor (SC contract) shall also be responsible for any repair work needed for the entrance road to the fields:
“Item 4: Can you provide information on whom is responsible for the entrance to the fields and or lower parking lot? Being there is only one entrance to the fields and the amount of equipment and material delivered to the site the entrance road will need to be cleared and or trimmed and pavement restored a projects end.
Response: The Site Contractor shall selectively trim branches from the trees on the sides of the entrance road as needed for equipment and delivery access. The Contractor shall take pre-construction photographs to document the existing pavement conditions of the entrance road to the fields area, and any damage caused by the Contractor restored to a condition equal to or better than the existing conditions.”
Item 2: Sheet C-106 Stormwater Plan – In regards to the note identifying proposed retaining walls to be verified by contractors due to existing topography, assume an additional 2,000 square feet of specified retaining wall for bidding purposes.
Item 3: Sheet C-551 Wall Profiles – If necessary, approved alternates can be considered for the Keystone brand retaining wall blocks. For bidding purposes, assume comparable units to “Allan Block” manufacturer.
Item 4: In response to State Education Department technical review comments, see link below for updated plan set “SED Addendum #1, March 8, 2024”
https://fellp.sharefile.com/d-s37188d585e074fabad489c6957545653
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2024 Connection Series - Cornell Cooperative Extension


PRE-BID ADDENDUM NO. #5
The information contained herein, revises, supplements, and/or supersedes the specific parts of the documents referred to and shall be attached to and become part of such documents as if originally forming a part thereof. Except as herein modified, all other provisions of the documents shall remain in full force as originally set forth.
ISSUED TO: All Bidders
PROJECT: Eldred Central School District Bond Projects
County of Sullivan, State of New York FE Project # 22-132
DATE: March 11, 2024
ISSUED BY: Fellenzer Engineering, LLP
Savin Engineers, P.C.
c/o Eldred Central School District
REVISIONS TO INVITATION TO BID:
Item 1: Bid opening is postponed. Bids will be received by Eldred Central School District, until 3:00 p.m. prevailing time on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 3:30 pm they will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Jr/Sr HS Gym. The bid opening will take place at the Eldred Central School District’s Office at 600 State Route 55, Eldred, NY 12732. The Eldred Central School District will make the bid opening available at the Eldred Junior & Senior High School, location in the Jr/Sr HS Gym.
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Sunshine Hall Library is excited that Eldred CSD donated an older Interactive Display on a rolling cart to the Library.
Patty Kennedy, Librarian on left pictured with Superintendent Ferreira.




Read Across America: What Books are Trending for High School Students
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/blog/post/2022/04/18-trending-books-for-todays-high-school-students


Today, March 8, 2024, we had a medical emergency at Mackenzie Elementary which required an emergency response. This medical emergency required Mackenzie's School Resource Officer to be airlifted to Middletown. A huge thank you to all of the emergency responders and their help with the situation.


Tickets are on sale for ANNIE JR! Please go to: epac.booktix.com


Please join us for the Sullivan County PK-12 Art Show at the Event’s Gallery
at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts from April 12 to April 14. The show will
present the artwork of students from the County’s eight school districts and
Sullivan BOCES.
On Friday, April 12, 2024, the show will hold a Public Opening and
Reception from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. If you are unable to attend the public
opening, the Art Show will also be on display on April 13 & 14 from 10:00
am - 5:00 pm.
The show is an excellent opportunity for you to view student artwork from
the ten media categories of Ceramics & Glass, Digital Art, Design, Black &
White Drawing, Color Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Black & White
Photography, Color Photography, Film & Animation, and Sculpture.
The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will also provide free museum
admission to students attending the Art Show throughout the weekend.


Thank you to Casey Builders for sponsoring the ECS Book Club's March Book: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala.


The 8th graders are selling Right Response First Aid Kits to raise money for their Washington DC trip. Please contact me via email drewettl@eldred.k12.ny.us if you have interest in purchasing and do not have access to an 8th grader.



SPECIAL NOTICE: On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a Special School Board Meeting will be held at the JSHS at 6:00 p.m. At that time, it is anticipated that the Board will make a motion for the purpose of adjourning into executive session, discussion of personnel matters, no regular business will be conducted.


Congratulations to the 42 Eldred student musicians who participated in the annual SCMEA All-County Music Festival this weekend. Between Friday and Saturday, students rehearsed for several hours to prepare challenging music and perform a concert Saturday afternoon. A job well done to all of these talented musicians on their hard work and dedication.









Read Across America: What Books are Good Reads for Kids
https://www.nypl.org/books-more/recommendations/125/kids


Manny and Clark explain the five steps of Being Understood.

Eldred JSHS held their second Student Recognition Assembly yesterday at the end of the school day! Students were honored for their academic achievements, but also going above and beyond in the classroom as Shining Stars!!! Pictures of the assembly are coming!!