Let’s Talk About Trees
Canisteo Living Sign
As most are aware, the district oversees the upkeep and maintenance of the living sign. In 2014, the original scotch pines were removed due to age and were replaced with white pines. Unfortunately, the first year of growth was hit by a drought and many of the trees died that summer. The district replaced the trees and continued to replace any trees that did not see growth as the new sign continued to grow. A few years back, we planted 8 saplings to fill the spaces after the last of the newly planted trees failed to grow.
If you were to look at the trees today, you will notice that some of the trees have died, and some are beginning to turn a light-green color. The district hired an arborist to come out and assess the sign on November 6th. Unfortunately, the arborist reported that some of the trees have been hit with white pine blister rust. This is a fungus common to the white pine and can spread easily between the trees and the undergrowth, specifically the Rubus (blackberry, etc.) plants.
Based on the recommendation of the arborist, we will begin to remove any dead or infected trees, so the fungus does not spread to the healthy trees, if it hasn’t already. With the removal of the trees, there will be evident spaces in the letters that will diminish the beauty of the sign. This will be a short-term issue. Once we have removed the infected trees, we can then plant the new tree in its place, which will take several years of growth to match the height of the others around it. The arborist recommends a different species of white pine that we will do our best to get. The recommended new species is blister rust resistant.
The USDA recently mowed the Rubus and other growth in between the switchbacks in preparation for the planting of new wildflowers in the Spring. By removing the Rubus plants, it should assist in slowing the spread of blister rust.
We appreciate your patience as we work through eliminating the dead and infected trees. Our hope is to get the sign back to 100% within the next few years, and beyond.
Trees in Front of the High School
This past summer, the utility company hired a tree removal company to come through the village and trim back any trees/limbs close to the wires. Unfortunately, the tree removal company did not hold back and removed ALL limbs facing the road. This has caused a few issues. First and foremost, the safety of the tree. Most of the symmetrical weight has been removed, leaving a higher chance of the tree becoming unstable in either high winds or heavy snow. If you were to drive down Greenwood Street and look at the trees, you will see that all the weight of the trees are leaning towards the school. Secondly, the aesthetics of the tree are gone. They do not look good at all because we have half a tree.
With that being said, we will be removing the trees from the front of the high school in the near future. The plan is to replace the trees with another type that will not interfere with the lines running in front of the school.
Yours in service,
Tom
The polls for the capital project are now open! Please make your way to either Somers Hall in Canisteo or the Greenwood Fire Hall in Greenwood before 8pm. Your vote is very important and we thank you for your participation in advance!
The polls for the capital project will be closing in just a few hours. If you have not had a chance to vote, please head to Somers Hall or the Greenwood Fire Hall before 8pm.
As the winter approaches, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind our parents/guardians on how delays and cancellations are announced. Through our mass notification system; we are able to post to Facebook, push a notification from our school app, text, email, and make a phone call. We will use most, if not all, measures to let you know of a delay or closing. If you have not done so, please download our app through your app store (CGCSD) if you would like to get push notifications when we send them out. The district is also required to contact local media outlets. Decisions are typically made before 6am due to our first bus leaving around 6:10am.
This is just a friendly reminder that we are holding the Winter Sports Parent Meeting TONIGHT at 6pm in the HS Auditorium. Athletic Director William Drake will be going over this season's expectations and there will be individual team meetings afterwards. See you tonight!
Tonight's Capital Project Webinar with Superintendent Crook starts in just one hour. Tom will be going over the details of the next capital project vote on December 5th and you can participate in the luxury of your own home. You will have the opportunity to hear firsthand about the project and get your questions answered. Click on the link below at 6pm. See you soon.
https://zoom.us/j/96214743792
Just a reminder, Superintendent Crook will be presenting the proposed Capital Project tonight at 6pm in the HS Auditorium. Please come out and learn everything you can about the project and get your questions answered before the December 5th vote.
Today at 2:20pm, the federal government will be conducting a nationwide emergency alert system test. We are anticipating all cell phones in the building receiving a message for this alert test. The test window is 30 minutes but each device should only receive the message once. The aim of the test is to ensure the emergency messaging system is running smoothly.
Tonight's Girl JV Soccer game is postponed.
The previous announcement only applies to CG area activities that were going to be OUTSIDE. The practices outside will either be moved inside, rescheduled, or canceled. The away JV Soccer Game is still happening and all INDOOR activities (practices or contests) are still occurring.
Due to the heat index and regulations, ALL CG outdoor activities are canceled until 6pm. Please contact your coaches for either practice movements or cancelations.
Good afternoon and welcome back! This is just our annual friendly reminder that in the pick-up/drop-off loop at the elementary school, there are areas that we kindly ask you do not park for safety reasons. Please review the diagram for the areas marked in yellow. These areas are marked with either "No Parking" printed on the pavement, striped areas, posts, or boulders. Thank you for your cooperation.
Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year at Canisteo Greenwood Central School District. We are happy to have you back!
Once again, Section V has postponed the Girl's Flag Football semi-final game. It is now scheduled to be played tomorrow (Friday, 6/9) at CG starting at 6:15pm. Go CG!
For anyone planning on attending tomorrow's (Thursday) Girl's Flag Football game at 5pm and you want to park at the school (on grass field above parking lot), you MUST be there by 4:45pm if you want to park. Anyone that arrives after 4:45pm will be asked to park their vehicle at the high school and walk to the field. The Crazee Daze parade line up starts at 5pm, so we cannot have football game traffic attempting to get in. Sorry for the inconvenience but this is the best plan to avoid the conflict with the parade. Go CG and Go Crazee Daze!
Good afternoon. With the Girl's Flag Football Sectional Semifinal being rescheduled for Wednesday evening due to air quality concerns, the Athletic Award ceremony previously scheduled for Wednesday evening has been cancelled. Please have your student athletes look for information from their coaches involving individual team plans regarding awards. Thank you
Due to the current Air Quality advisory, tonight's Girl's Flag Football sectional semi-final game has been postponed to tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7th. All digital tickets will be honored for tomorrow's game.
The June Board of Education meeting has been changed to Monday, June 5th at 6:00pm in the high school conference room.
Fans planning on cheering on our track and field athletes at Sectionals (hosted by Attica CSD on Saturday, May 27th starting at 10:00am), please be aware that this event is digital ticketing only. Use the link below to purchase your ticket. GO CG!
https://gofan.co/app/events/987815?schoolId=NYSPHSAAV
Dear CG Family,
While we have made the decision to retire the mascot, it is important for us to remember that our small-town (Canisteo and Greenwood) pride remains an integral part of who we are as a combined community. The mascots may have symbolized our identity in the past, but our small-town spirit extends far beyond a mere symbol. We are rooted in the values, traditions, and the collective pride we share in our towns, and this is why many alumni have chosen to “stay home.”
Small-town pride reflects our close-knit community, where neighbors know each other, see each other’s children grow up, wave to everyone driving by, and help in times of need. It is the bond that brings us together during local events, celebrations, and cherished traditions and the unwavering support we provide to our local businesses, schools, and organizations.
I know changing the mascot is difficult and emotional, but it does not diminish who we are as a collective community. Our pride is not solely tied to a symbol; it is a testament to our shared history, the character of our residents, and the love we hold for each other and our towns.
As we move forward, let us remember that our pride transcends any single representation. It is our spirit that can be embodied through acts of kindness, support for one another, and a commitment to building a stronger community for our children. Let us honor our shared values (resiliency, compassion, mutual respect, dignity, and community support), cherish our traditions, and continue to foster the intense sense of community that truly defines who we are.
Together, we can embrace change while preserving the essence of our beloved district. Let our pride shine through our actions, our unity, and our unwavering commitment to the betterment of our community for future generations. Our small-town pride will continue to flourish, reminding us that we are a resilient and extraordinary community, bound together by the common thread of love and dedication we have for our homes.
Yours in service,
Tom