The Highland Central School District Board of Education is seeking applicants for its new Climate & Culture/Racial Equity Committee, which is an ad-hoc advisory committee made up of representatives from various stakeholder groups within our school community.
The committee will meet monthly beginning November 17 and members will also devote additional time throughout the month for research and reflection. HCSD strives to foster an environment of inclusivity for all students and members of the school community. Our goal is to build a district in which all students feel they belong, regardless of their actual or perceived color, disability, economic status, ethnic group, gender, national origin, race, religion, religious practice, sex, sexual orientation, or weight. The committee’s initial charge is to evaluate and support the District’s evolving Racial Equity Initiative, with a strong focus on school climate, curriculum, and teacher diversity.  
Those interested in serving on this committee must complete the attached membership application and return it to the District Clerk (please do not copy anyone else on the submission) on or before Wednesday, November 4. Submission instructions are located on the application. 
To ensure anonymity throughout the selection process, the applicant’s identity (name, address and phone number) will be removed before the membership application is shared with the Board of Education for consideration. Priority will be given to applicants from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities and those who demonstrate a commitment to racial equity and social justice work. 
The committee will play a critical role in shaping the climate and culture fostered within our school buildings and create a lasting effect on our students and their relationships with each other and the world around them. This is important and meaningful work and all those with an interest are encouraged to apply. Visit https://highland-k12.org/HCSD for the application. 

 
Curbside Craft-
Halloween Luminary 
Make a Halloween lantern with paint and a mason jar!  Registration is required. Kits are available to be picked up through curbside service and are available until Saturday, October 24. Kits are limited to 8 participants and registration is required.
Please contact the library at 845-691-2275  to schedule a pick up time. 
 
Virtual Computer Time with John 
Need help on the computer, sign up for a one to one virtual class with John Zaoutis. Classes are limited to forty minute sessions with multiple sessions for each time slot. Register for the event to receive the zoom meeting link. 
Online event is Tuesday, October 27, 2020  at 3 - 7 p.m. ADULTS  

Virtual Halloween Story Time with Miss Holly 

Join me on Zoom for some fun Halloween stories! for ages 2-5.  Registration is required.  An email with the Zoom link will be sent to you the morning of the event. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11 - 11:30 a.m. 
 
Medicare 101 Webinar 
Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two? Learn about eligibility, how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and your available insurance options.
Registration is required. Visit the library calendar of events to register.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Saturday, November 14, 2020 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
 
 Weekly Word Game Challenge  
Directions: 1. Words must be of four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s” such as “bats” or “dies” are not allowed. 3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.
TODAYS WORD: RICOTTA  
(RESULTS: rih-KOT-uh: a soft Italian cheese resembling cottage cheese). 
Average word mark 18 words. Time limit 35 minutes. Challenge Level: 25 words 
Weekly Word Game Challenge Last Weeks Answers: 
Word: BEDTIME 
Bedim beet betide bide bidet bite edit embed emit debit debt deem deet demit diet dime teed teem tide tied time imbed item meet mete mite.