Whitesville Central School
Blue Jay By-Line February/March 2019 We Choose Success
Falyn Lewis-Ellison reached a career milestone on January 8th as she
recorded her 1,000th career point as a Blue Jay during a win over the visiting Cuba-Rushford Rebels. Falyn becomes the 8th Lady Jay to join the 1,000 Point Club. Congratulations,
Falyn!
Our NHS students have already had a busy start to the school year. Students continue to engage in community service activities and strive to set a good example by upholding the pillars of the National Honor Society.
New members inducted this year are: Katelyn Barney, Caleb Cutler, Carleigh Folts, Scott (Matt) Garis III, Emma Lee, Jonathan Lewis & Sydney Tubbs
Picture left to right; front row: Sydney Tubbs, Carleigh Folts, Falyn Lewis-Ellison, Emma Lee. Back row: Allyson Waters, Katelyn Barney, Jonathan Lewis, Caleb Cutler, Scott (Matt) Garis lll, Onalee Emery, Naomi Buchholz
Congratulations to Onalee Emery, Caleb Cutler and Sydney Tubbs for being top three in the regional DECA competition. These three students, along with Katie Barney, qualified to proceed to the State Competition in Rochester in March. Good Luck to all four of you!
Hello, my name is Dan Wilkinson and I am the new Physical Education and Health teacher here at Whitesville. I grew up in Wayland NY and graduated from 2018-19 BASKETBALLL SCHEDULE Wayland-Cohocton Central Date Team Time Opponent School in 2013. I initially studied 02-01-19 Boys Varsity 7:30PM Away vs Scio Central Childhood Education at SUNY 02-02-19 Boys Modified 10:00AM Bolivar Richburg Cortland until deciding to major 02-02-19 Girls Modified 11:15AM Bolivar Richburg in Physical Education. I graduated 02-04-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs Wellsville from SUNY Cortland in 2018. I 02-04-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs Wellsville coached modified girls basketball 02-05-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Friendship Central at Cortland High School last 02-06-19 Girls Modified 5:00PM Andover winter and modified boys’ soccer 02-06-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs Cuba-Rushford at Wayland-Cohocton this past 02-06-19 Boys Modified 6:15PM Andover fall. Along with teaching Physical 02-06-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs Cuba-Rushford Education and Health, I am also 02-07-19 Boys Varsity 7:00PM Away vs Houghton Academy coaching girls modified basketball 02-08-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs Fillmore Central and modified baseball this year. I 02-08-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs Fillmore Central am very grateful and excited for 02-13-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Away vs Andover my career here at Whitesville Dates and Times are subject to change. Central School. Updated schedules are available on
Whitesville Central School's website; www.whitesvillesd.org
On January 5th, the Varsity Cheerleaders competed in their first competition of the season. They were joined by 17 other varsity teams that were divided into five different divisions. Even though they were the smallest team and from the smallest school, the girls still put up a wonderful routine. They took home second place and hit a zero routine. Hitting zero is when a team receives zero deductions on their routine. Only seven teams accomplished a hit zero routine. The Varsity Cheerleaders are competing in the following competitions: Wellsville High School - Jan. 26 Arkport-Canaseraga Cheerleading Challenge School - Feb. 2 Houghton (Counties) - Feb. 6 at 7pm RIT (Sectionals) - Feb. 23
Hope to see you there!
Pictured Left to Right; back row: Paiden Price, Emma Saxton, Jillian Clarke, Coach Rashell Boyd, Allyson Waters, Emma Lee. Middle row: Brianne Cavanaugh, Zoey Lee, Mandy Welty-Matteson, Jordan Buchholz. Front row: Kaylie Gaines, Jaedyn Gaines, Gracie Lewis-Ellison, Oliva Buchholz
A special message from Superintendent Sanders....
Dear Whitesville Community,
It is with deep respect and sincere appreciation that I share with you my intention to retire at the end of August, 2019. With 31 years in public education and 37 years in the education field, I feel that it is time to move on to the next chapter of my life. My plans are to spend some quality time with my large family after retirement and give myself space to determine what comes next.
I could not have asked for a better place to spend the final years of my career. The Whitesville District and community welcomed me with open arms almost four years ago and I will cherish my years here as superintendent. I am grateful for the opportunities that the Board of Education, students, staff and community have given me. I am proud of the work we have done and the position that we are in academically and financially. Together, with a wonderful board and dedicated staff members, we have moved the district along in technology, security, STEAM and 21st Century skills. We will be completing our new building project this summer that will update learning spaces for Math, Science and Technology and make much needed improvements to the rest of the building and grounds My goal is to be here through the end of the summer to see the project through to completion.
By announcing my retirement at this time, the Board of Education will have ample time to find a replacement who will be a great fit and continue the important work of the Whitesville District. I will be 100% committed to leading the district until a smooth transition has taken place.
The thought of retirement is bittersweet but I am looking forward to the future with as much joy and anticipation as I had when I first entered teaching. I’m confident that the Whitesville Community will continue to support the district and future leadership and that you will grow and shine in the coming years.
With my warmest regards, Laurie Sanders
Whitesville Marketing Project On Thursday, February 14th at 7:00 p.m., WCS students will be presenting four marketing plans to the Independence Town Board at their monthly meeting. The goal of the project is have our students find ways to enhance and promote the town and village. Students are finding out the importance of being involved in their community in meaningful ways, working together to problem-solve and think “outside the box.” Promoting new possibilities in Whitesville is critical for the sustainability of our small town. Every community member should get involved so feel free to come to the presentation and hear their ideas.
Athletics I would like to take the opportunity to thank our coaches, players and fans for the positive atmosphere during basketball games. Regardless of win and loss records, I see our coaches, players and cheerleaders working hard and improving with each game. Keep up the good work!
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING LIST When it is necessary to delay school opening, close school or dismiss early, the following TV and radio stations will be contacted: Channel 7 TV ~ WKBW AM Buffalo Channel 4 TV ~ WIVB AM Buffalo 103.5 FM ~ WJQZ, Wellsville 790 AM ~ WLSV, Wellsville 101.9 FM ~ WZKZ, Wellsville 95.7 FM ~ WPIG, Olean 1450 AM ~ WHDL, Olean 105.3 FM ~ WKPQ, Hornell 1320 AM ~ WHHO, Hornell 92.1 FM ~ WCKR, Hornell 1480 AM ~ WLEA, Hornell
Mental Health Needs for Kids By Tessa Levitt Whitesville Director of Curriculum
It is easy for parents to identify their child’s physical needs such as: nutritious food, warm clothes when it’s cold and bedtime at a reasonable hour. However, a child’s mental and emotional needs may not be as obvious. Good mental health allows children to think clearly, develop socially and learn new skills. Additionally, good friends and encouraging words from adults are all important for helping children develop self-confidence, high self-esteem, and a healthy emotional outlook on life.
Here are a few basics for a child’s mental health: Unconditional love from family Self-confidence and high self-esteem The opportunity to play with other children Encouraging teachers and supportive caretakers Safe and secure surroundings Appropriate guidance and discipline
Give children unconditional love. Love, security and acceptance should be at the heart of family life. Children need to know that your love does not depend on his or her accomplishments.
Praise Them - Encouraging children’s first steps or their ability to learn a new game helps them develop a desire to explore and learn about their surroundings. Allow children to explore and play in a safe area where they cannot get hurt. Assure them by smiling and talking to them often. Be an active participant in their activities. Your attention helps build their self-confidence and self-esteem
Encourage children - To not only strive to do their best, but also to enjoy the process. Trying new activities teaches children about teamwork, self-esteem and new skills
Play for Fun Winning is not as important as being involved and enjoying the activity. One of the most important questions to ask children is “Did you have fun?’’ not “Did you win?” Criticize the behavior, not the child. It is best to say, “That was a bad thing you did,” rather than “You are a bad boy or girl.”
Talk about your feelings. We all lose our temper from time to time. If you do “flip your lid,” it is important to talk about what happened and why you are angry. Apologize if you were wrong!
Remember, the goal is not to control the child, but for him or her to learn self-control.
Scholastic Book Fair Thank You
Thank you to all our wonderful students, parents, grandparents, teachers and other family members who supported the recent Scholastic Book Fair.
Because of your generosity, we are able to purchase $680.00 worth of new books for the Elementary and High School Library for our teachers and students to use and enjoy.
Thank you again for your generosity. We couldn’t do it without you! Keep on reading, and we’ll see you at our next fair!
4th Grade: This year seems to be flying by!! In Math, we have just begun our geometry unit. We are learning the difference between acute and obtuse angles, we can measure and draw angles with a protractor, and will be able to classify triangles by both side and angle. Then it is on to fractions! Science finds us learning about ecosystems and the interactions between plants and animals. Colonial America is the subject of our Social Studies. We have learned about many aspects of Colonial life including school, religion, farming, homes, clothing, and work and play. Soon we will investigate the trades and craftsmen that became so important in Colonial America. In ELA, we continue to work on spelling and vocabulary, grammar, cursive, reading comprehension, and written Chilly Mid-Winter Greetings from The response. We hope everyone can get outside a little and enjoy the winter! After School Program, we have Spring Fever for sure, but we’re making due with lots of activity, including making up our very own games with PE equipment. In the past few months we continue to grow as a community of WCS kids comprised of several grades. We did activities that helped us recognize what is unique about us HIGH SCHOOL ELA and what is different, in our 9th and 10th Grade: So far this year, students have read, analyzed, and community and in the world. Harry responded to Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel All the Light We Potter Week was very successful! The Cannot See and Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. Students are currently working kids were split into house teams and on a multi-genre writing portfolio inspired by Speak. During this unit, students received points for good behavior. The learned about the recent #metoo movement and other social issues related to Gryffindor and Hufflepuff Houses tied sexual harassment and sexual consent. Students have written poetry, advice for the most points for the week. The columns, recipes, letters, top ten lists, and other creative pieces to show their children are very interested and understanding and reaction to events and characters in the text. Right now, cooperative with building. We have students are researching and writing argument essays about a social issue from some legos, lincoln logs, gear engineer the novel that they feel passionately about. They are researching both sides to magnetic sets, and space ball the debatable topic and will ultimately write a well-researched argument essay connectors. The kid’s imaginations run where they choose a side and defend it with evidence. wild with these, and their creative sparks are illuminating! The Freshman 11th Grade: Students started the school year reading the wildly popular novel, Class had its first Activity Night, which The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Next, students read the classic novella Of all of the after school program Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Students just started reading Harper Lee’s To attended. We had some elves in the Kill a Mockingbird. All juniors will take the ELA Common Core Regents exam on school sponsor some of the kids January 22nd and have been writing journals and essays that mimic the type of admissions that night, and the kids writing they are expected to do on the exam. In addition to traditional writing, created Kindness Christmas Trees to students have created presentations that showcase their research about recognize their gratitude for that, and specific topics in The Hate You Give. Juniors also wrote original group slam all that our WCS staff does for us. We poems that they turned into short films. are currently working on team 12th Grade: Seniors also read The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas and just building activities, and leaders are finished reading John Green’s first novel Looking for Alaska. Students created emerging in some of our kids. It’s and presented a “Great Perhaps” project that showcased a skill, a goal, etc. that wonderful when they all work they have always wanted to do or have and actually designed a proposal/plan together toward a goal. Celebrating to make it happen. Right now, students are immersed in a unit on Pop Culture sunshine when we have it, but and Violence, and we just finished reading Joyce Carol Oates’ short story reminding parents to dress their kids “Where are you going? Where have you been?” Students will begin to for the weather as Miss Jennifer investigate how their own culture may encourage violent behavior. We will be makes them put coats, hats and reading various information texts about gun and sexual violence as we take a gloves on each day. critical look at the media and entertainment we enjoy. Warm Wishes, Jennifer, Brooke and Jill.
GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS
ATTENTION SENIORS:
Please bring a copy of your college acceptance letters and scholarship offers to guidance. If you have not yet completed your college application, see your counselor for assistance. Students and parents should apply for financial aid as soon as possible. You must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive federal student aid. The FAFSA is also required for most state and institutional financial aid opportunities. Financial aid offices use information from the FAFSA to determine if you are eligible to receive federal student aid from grants, loans and work-study programs. You may file your FAFSA electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
February 1 Deadline: Elks Legacy Award: Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are: college-bound high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks. Applicants will compete against other children and grandchildren from the state of their sponsoring Elks Lodge. The applicant will be judged on the core values of the Elks National Foundation: knowledge, charity, community service and integrity. For details, visit: enf.elks.org/leg.
Character Excellence Scholarship: The Character Council of WNY and Harvest Time Partners are pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships to college or trade school bound seniors who exemplify character in their daily lives. Students must be a current resident of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, or Wyoming counties to be considered. For further information and applications, please visit: www.charactercouncilwny.org.
Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship: This is a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Zonta Club of Olean, NY. The program goal is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, and dedication to the advancement of the status of women. Applications are available in the guidance office.
February 15 Deadline - National Co-op Scholarship Program: To qualify for this scholarship program, students must: have a cumulative high school average of 90 or better, apply for admission for the 2019-2020 academic year at institution(s) you select on the scholarship application, and meet other merit scholarship criteria as established by the institution(s) selected on the application. To complete the application online, please visit: www.waceinc.org.
February 23 Deadline - Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York Ned Carter Memorial Scholarship: These scholarships are named in honor of Past President Edward “Ned” Carter honoring all deceased past presidents of the association. Criteria: Students must be attending a two or four year college upon graduation and must be related to a firefighter, be a firefighter. Please see guidance for more details.
March 15 Deadline - Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Awards: Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, (FASNY), maintains a strong commitment to education, both in fire service and our communities. Thus, FASNY will provide deserving high school graduates with a Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarships. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.fasny.com/scholarship.
GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS Continued…
March 16 Deadline - ServU Smart Saver Award: ServU Credit Union Smart Savers Award is an award of $500. The applicant must be a graduating senior planning to attend a two- or four-year college in the Fall of 2019, GPA of 75-90%, and a ServU Credit Union member. Applications are available in the guidance office. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please stop in the guidance office.
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: For more information on these TBA - Steuben Trust Company Scholarship scholarships, please see guidance. TBA - Volunteer Firemen’s Association of Allegany County Scholarship Local scholarship applications will TBA - Northeast Dairy Association, Inc. Scholarship be available in the spring.
PENN-YORK COLLEGE NIGHT: The annual Penn-York College Night will be held at St. Bonaventure University’s Richter Center on Tuesday, March 19, from 6-8 p.m. There will be over 100 colleges, universities, and technical school representatives available to provide information and answer questions.
This is an opportunity for individuals to begin the thought process of post- secondary plans and find the college that will best meet their needs. Information on financial aid and students with disabilities will also be available.
ATTENTION JUNIORS: The ideal test date to take the SAT will be on March 27, 2019. This is an opportunity to participate in the “School Day” administration which will take place at Whitesville during normal school hours. More information will be made available in early March. However, it is never too early to start preparing for the test by utilizing your score reports that were given to you from the PSAT administration.
Making Schedules For 2019-2020 Counselors have begun meeting with students in grades 8-11 to prepare class schedules for the 2019-2020 school year. During the meeting, students will receive a general orientation to schedule preparation including a review of their individualized graduation plans and Whitesville School’s graduation requirements. If you have any questions concerning your child’s schedule and/or graduation requirements, please the Guidance Office at 607-356-3301.
GUIDANCE CAREER CURRICULUM: February 7th, 14th, 28th, and March 7th and 14th: Job and Life Skills Boot Camp: Seek it and Keep it. Students in grades 10-12 will be treated to one hour seminars during the school day to gain experience in setting short term and long term goals, identifying their strengths and motivations, master “soft skills,” that help get and keep a job, develop a resume and strategy to find the right job, and build communication and problem-solving savvy.
February 28th: All juniors will attend the ASVAB follow up workshop that is designed to assist them with finding resources related to their skill set and interests.
March 11th: All students in grade 8 will travel to the Belmont CTE center to participate in a career exploration program. Students will have the opportunity to participate and observe a variety of different career clusters that will inform them of the occupations available in specific fields.
TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in The deadline for transportation request to non-public schools is April 1, 2019. Parents are reminded that February; Presidents Day 2019 occurs written transportation requests for non-public schools on Monday, February 18. Originally must be received by April 1, 2019 to be eligible for the established in 1885 in recognition of 2019-2020 school year. President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was Send requests to: Laurie Sanders, Superintendent moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Whitesville Central School Act. While several states still have individual holidays 692 Main Street honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Whitesville, NY 14897 Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.
Mid-Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL
February 18th – 22nd
W. C. S. FEBRUARY 2019 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ALL MEALS MUST BE A CHOICE OF DRY CEREAL, MENU PRICES BREAKFAST SERVED WITH JUICE LUNCH CHOICES OFFERED DAILY PREPAID OR PAID ON A PEANUT BUTTER AND BREAKFAST-$1.00, LUNCH-$2.15 FRUIT AND MILK, A CHOICE OF ARE PB&J SAND, HOT DOG ON DAILY BASIS. MORNING CRACKERS, FRUIT, VEG. AND REDUCED CEREAL/MUFFIN, TOAST, YOGURT ROLL, JULIENNE SALAD OR MILK MONEY TO BE MILK ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT BREAKFAST-$.25, LUNCH-$.25 OR OATMEAL OFFERED DAILY. MAIN MENU. HANDED IN ON MONDAYS LUNCH EVERYDAY MILK--$.30 ONLY LA TOAST 1
TOMATO SOUP USDA IS AN EQUAL GRILLED CHEESE SAND. OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER TOSSED SALAD AND EMPLOYER. CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK SCRAMBLED EGGS 4 BREAKFAST PIZZA 5 BAGEL BAR 6 SAUSAGE SAND. 7 LA TOAST 8 SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN MEAT LOAF PIZZA SOFT SHELL TACO CHICKEN PATTY ON ROLL SERVED WITH RICE AND MASHED POTATOES GREEN BEANS REFRIED BEANS MIXED VEGETABLES STEAMED VEG., EGG ROLL PEAS TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK PANCAKES 11 BREAKFAST ON STICK 12 BREAKFAST PIZZA 13 SAUSAGE SAND. 14 LA TOAST 15 POPCORN CHICKEN PIZZA HAMBURGER ON ROLL TOMATO SOUP TUNA BURGERS MASHED POTATOES GREEN BEANS FRENCH FRIES GRILLED CHEESE SAND. PASTA SALAD PEAS TOSSED TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE IF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK 18 19 20 21 22 NO SCHOOL MID WINTER BREAK
WAFFLES 25 BREAKFAST PIZZA 26 BAGEL BAR 27 SAUSAGE SAND 28 HOT HAM AND CHEESE ON CHICKEN NUGGETS PIZZA TOMATO SOUP ROLL MASHED POTATOES TOSSED SALAD GRILLED CHEESE SAND. MIXED VEG. PEAS GREEN BEANS TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK
Whitesville Central School February 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Refer to 1 2 Basketball BM & GM vs Schedule for Bolivar-Richburg Game Times
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GJV & GV @ GM & BM vs BV @ Houghton GJV & GV @ Winter Formal
Wellsville Andover Fillmore Dance
GJV/V @ Cuba- Rushford
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Lincoln’s BV @ Andover Valentine’s Birthday Day
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 President’s Day Board Meeting Washington’s 7 pm Birthday Mid-Winter Recess 18th – 22nd NO SCHOOL
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W. C. S. MARCH 2019 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ALL MEALS MUST BE A CHOICE OF DRY CEREAL, MENU PRICES BREAKFAST SERVED WITH JUICE LUNCH CHOICES OFFERED DAILY PREPAID OR PAID ON A PEANUT BUTTER AND BREAKFAST-$1.00 , LUNCH-$2.15 FRUIT AND MILK, A CHOICE OF ARE PB&J SAND, HOT DOG ON DAILY BASIS. MORNING CRACKERS, FRUIT, VEG. AND REDUCED CEREAL/MUFFIN, TOAST, YOGURT ROLL, JULIENNE SALAD OR MILK MONEY TO BE MILK ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT BREAKFAST-$.25, LUNCH-$.25 OR OATMEAL OFFERED DAILY. MAIN MENU. HANDED IN ON MONDAYS LUNCH EVERYDAY MILK--$.30 ONLY LA TOAST 1
SLOPPY JOE ON ROLL USDA IS AN EQUAL FRENCH FRIES OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER TOSSED SALAD AND EMPLOYER. CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK PANCAKES 4 SCRAMBLED EGGS 5 BAGEL BAR 6 SAUSAGE SAND. 7 LA TOAST 8 HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP PIZZA GREEN EGGS AND HAM HAMBURGER ON ROLL STUFFED PASTA SLICED TURKEY ON GREEN BEANS HORTON'S HASH BROWNS FRENCH FRIES PEAS AND CARROTS PRETZEL ROLL TOSSED SALAD GRINCH SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT ONE FISH TWO FISH FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK SAM I AM MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK WAFFLES 11 BREAKFAST PIZZA 12 BREAKFAST TAC-GO 13 SAUSAGE SAND. 14 LA TOAST 15 MEAT LOAF GENERAL TSO'S CHICKEN PIZZA SOFT SHELL TACO CHICKEN PATTY ON ROLL MASHED POTATOES WITH SERVED WITH RICE AND GREEN BEANS TOSSED SALAD CORN GRAVY STEAMED VEG.,EGG ROLL TOSSED SALAD REFRIED BEANS TOSSED SALAD PEAS TOSSED SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT TOSSED SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK PANCAKES 18 BREAKFAST PIZZA 19 SCRAMBLED EGGS 20 SAUSAGE SAND. 21 LA TOAST 22 SPIRALS WITH MEAT PIZZA POPCORN CHICKEN HAMBURGER ON ROLL TOMATO SOUP SAUCE GREEN BEANS FRENCH FRIES BAKED BEANS GRILLED CHEESE SAND. MIXED VEG. TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK SCRAMBLED EGGS 25 BREAKFAST PIZZA 26 BAGEL BARS 27 SAUSAGE SAND. 28 LA TOAST 29 HOMEMADE VEG SOUP SCALLOPED POTATOES PIZZA CHICKEN NUGGETS MEATBALL SUB SLICED HAM ON A PRETZEL WITH HAM GREEN BEANS FRENCH FRIES BAKED BEANS ROLL CARROTS, ROLL TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD TOSSED SALAD CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF FRUIT CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK CHOICE OF MILK
Whitesville Central School March 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 All-County All-County Honors Festival Honors Festival II II
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Daylight Saving Budget Meeting All-County
Time Begins 7:00 pm Honors Festival III All-County Honors Festival III
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Board Meeting Superintendent’s Sports Pictures Happy St. Patrick’s Day 7:00 pm Conference Day –
Early Dismissal
12:30
First Day of Spring 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 Lip Sync Contest 6 pm
Whitesville Public Library 500 Main St.; PO Box 158, 607-356-3645 www.whitesvillelibrary.org [email protected]
Santa visited Whitesville on Saturday, December 8th. Children and adults were entertained as Santa performed a 45 minute magic show. Each child was then invited to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him what they wanted for Christmas, have the parent take a photo, receive a Good Child Certificate and Reindeer food. Thank you to Armstrong Phone for providing and serving refreshments. Thank you to the firemen for allowing us to host our program at the fire hall. Congratulations to our door prize winners. Everyone attending had a fantastic time.
Saturday, February 2nd is National Take Your Child to the Library Day. WCS student, Abe The Amazing Illusionist has agreed to do a magic program as part of the library activities that day. There will be crafts, games and activities from 9:00 to 2:00. Abe will perform a twenty minute program at 9:30. He has other commitments so the show must be at 9:30.
The library board will host its annual Chocolate Sale on Wednesday and Thursday, February 13 and 14. Stop by the library to pick up a sweet treat for your sweetheart and support the library.
Marsha Van Vlack and the library worked together to receive grant money from the Tri-County Arts Council. We have been awarded some of this money for Marsha to teach art lessons to interested community members in grades 2 through adult during spring break. Participants will make mosaic stepping stones. More information will be in the next Bylines issue, on our web page and Facebook page.
MEMORIALS: In memory of Lester & Doratha Harris: Fairy Unicorns Frost Fair and Fairy Unicorns Enchanted River by Zanna Davidson given by Elton & Christine Harris; In Honor of Toby Weihoning: The Pink House by Dr. William A Paquetter given by wife Sandra Knowles
The Library has purchased many new items. Thank you to community members who have generously donated new and gently used items. For a complete list stop by the library.
SAVE THESE DATES: February March Saturday 2 Bring Your Child to Library 9:30-2:00 Wednesday 6 Zen Coloring 1:00 Wednesday 6 Zen Coloring 1:00 Tuesday 12 After School Time 3:30-4:30 Tuesday 12 After School Time 3:30-4:30 Tuesday 19 Board Meeting 7:00 Wednesday 13 Chocolate Sale 9:00-5:00 Tuesday 26 Library Legos Plus 3:30-4:30 Thursday 14 Chocolate Sale 2:00-6:00 Tuesday 19 Board Meeting 7:00 Tuesday 26 Library Legos Plus 3:30-4:30
Pacey’s Gingerbread house. Watching Santa perform his magic Paint & Sip masterpieces
WCS Musicians selected to participate in ACSMA All-County Honors Festivals 2019 Over 30 WCS student-musicians have been selected to participate in one of three ACSMA All-County Honors Ensemble Festivals during January and March. Please let these students know how proud you are of them for going the extra mile!
Intermediate Band: Olivia Buchholz, Grace Fry, Debra Gullett, Mia Kio, Jack Lee, Quinn Schultz, Oliver Smith Show Choir: Onalee Emery, Emma Lee, Sydney Tubbs, Allyson Waters Jr. Chorus: Gretta Tubbs, Zoey Lee, Aislinn Hamilton, Skylar Totten, Jordan Buchholz, Gabriella Hall, Kaylee Hunt, Debra Gullett, Holden Matteson, Conner Phillips, Justin Waters, Dylan Acor Jr. Band: Gavin Cutler, Kennedy Bledsoe, Aislinn Hamilton, Vanessa Hall, Gabriella Hall, Holden Matteson, Gretta Tubbs 6th Grade Chorus: Olivia Buchholz, Mia Kio, Jack Lee Quinn Schultz, Oliver Smith Sr. Chorus: TBA after auditions on February 9th Sr. Band: Naomi Buchholz, Jessica Erdmann, Sydney Tubbs, Allyson Waters
*Please MARK YOUR Calendars* Upcoming WCS MUSIC Dates February 9 ACSMA Solo Festival GVCS March 1-2 ACSMA All-County Festival II BRCS The WCS Music Dept. is still March 15-16 ACSMA All-County Festival III GVCS March 29 3rd Annual Lip Sync Contest 6:00pm collecting empty INKJET April 5-6 NYSSMA Zone 15 Solo Festival cartridges for recycling. May 3-4 WCS Music Fine Arts Field Trip to NYC Simply place your May 8, 15, 20 Required Marching Band Rehearsals May 10 Pre K – 6th Grade Spring Concert 6pm cartridges in a sandwich May 10-11 NYSSMA Zone 1 Solo Festival bag and send them in! May 22 6th – 12th Grade Spring Concert 6:30pm Thanks for your HELP!! May 27 Memorial Day Parade May 31-June 1 NYSSMA Zone 15 Solo Festival June 7 Student Showcase Exhibits 6pm Performances 6:30pm
The WCS Music Department would like to THANK the Whitesville Community for your generous donations to our Annual Bizarre Bazaar. Our Pre-K through 6th grade students “shopped til they dropped” with their Christmas lists in hand and personal shoppers helping them from Jr/Sr Bands and Choruses. We are already taking donations for Bizarre Bazaar 2019.
WCS Music Students would like to share a heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. April Harkenrider for all that she does for us to make our performances so beautiful – She once again turned our gymatorium into a Winter Wonderland with help from her holiday elf, Mr. Jim Smith. Words cannot begin to express our sincere gratitude!! Happy 2019 Mrs. Harkenrider!!
3rd Annual WCS Lip Sync Contest
All proceeds benefit the Allegany County SPCA in their BRAND NEW FACILITY – Belmont, NY! Friday, March 29 @ 6:00pm In the Small Gym Admission $2.00 per person Please bring an item to donate to help our furry friends **YOUR FAVORITE ACTS earn points for YOUR CHEERS and Applause** Items needed at the SPCA • Dish soap • Wood pellets • Dog and cat treats • Dog and cat toys • Catnip • Paper towels • Garbage bags • Dry Kitten food • Canned dog, cat and kitten food • Collars and Leashes • Towels & washcloths • Blankets • Hand Sanitizer • Laundry Detergent • Wood chips/straw for outdoor kennels. ALSO - Dollar General, Tractor Supply, or gas station gift cards. Monetary donations are welcome also! THANKS!!
March is “MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH”
Recent studies show that students who participate in the arts out-perform their non-arts peers on the SAT. In addition, participation in music education increases children’s creativity, self-discipline, critical thinking, and self-esteem. New research indicates that music may be the nutrient that can enhance the development of abstract thinking skills. The study of music and the other ARTS also provides students with a sense of their cultural heritage.
Young people in WCS music education classes are singing, playing musical instruments, moving and listening, composing and analyzing music. This helps them to develop their creativity, to learn self-discipline and teamwork, to increase their sense of self-worth, and to learn to live in a global society. Studying music provides benefits for a lifetime.
We invite all parents, grandparents, family and community members to join in the national celebration of Music In Our Schools Month by joining your child in one of their music classes. The only rule is: EVERYONE participates during the class : ) Send us an email/note or give us a call to let us know you will be joining us in our musical world. We hope to see and hear many of YOU!
Principal’s message………
Character and Kindness at WCS – In February we will be discussing the power of our words. Discovering how a single word or comment can build someone up or tear them down. We hold a lot of power in what we say. In March we are teaching how to apologize. What does it really mean when we say we are sorry and do we really meant it? Both are great lessons for everyone!
CHECK THIS OUT! The positive leaders of the 7th grade class, chosen by their teachers, are Grace Fry, Alexys Palmatier and Holden Matteson. They attended the Middle School Leadership conference on January 11. They spent the day with 125 students from Cattaraugus and Allegany counties who are our next generation of leaders. They were empowered to be leaders in school and in life! Congratulation Grace, Alexys and Holden!
Penny Drive results – Thank you so much for sending in your loose change during the month of December! We raised a total of $260.40! The 9th grade class raised the most money and were given the privilege of choosing the local charity. They chose the Hart House (Comfort Care) in Wellsville. The class officers; Rachel Jackson, Skylar Totten, Gretta Tubbs and Lucas Erdmann met with the Director-Chairman, Mr. Porter and learned the history of the Hart House and how it functions throughout the year. It was a great experience!
Take care and always live Happy, Healthy, Safe, and Strong! Mrs. Tammy Emery ~ Mark your calendars! NO SCHOOL February 18-22 (Winter Recess), Early Release at 12:30 on March 20 (Superintendent’s Conference Half Day)
Above: Hart House staff with: Skylar Totten, Lucas Erdmann, Gretta Tubbs, Rachel Jackson. Left: Mrs. Emery, Holden Matteson, Dave Porter, Grace Fry, Olivia Buchholz
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Whitesville robotics students just completed a second season of First Lego League, where
teams of up to ten students compete in four different areas; Robot Design, Robot Game, Core Values, and Project. The theme for 2018 was Into Orbit. Students designed and built Lego Mindstorms robots that interacted with the space-themed playing field to complete missions and score points. Core values tested the teams’ ability to communicate and cooperate. For the Project, students identified a problem faced by humans in outer space and proposed a solution. Our Stellar Odyssey team researched plants that might be useful for future colonists to grow on Mars. They chose to focus on the water hyacinth, which in warmer climates grows very rapidly, although in a fish tank under the purple grow light visible in the front window of the school, it is struggling. Our Space Jays team wanted to help maintain astronauts’ mental health by providing automatic feedback based on moods. Both teams travelled to Houghton College for the Southern Tier Qualifier event. Space Jays earned 5th place in the robot game with 76 points. Stellar Odyssey earned first place in the robot game with a score of 131 points and finished in second place overall. Stellar Odyssey went on to compete at the Regional Championship at University of Rochester where they earned 6th place out of 44 teams in the robot game with a score of 152 points.
Space Jays. Back Row, L to R: Oliver Smith, Alden Smith, Stellar Odyssey at University of Rochester. Back Row, L to R: Wyatt Nolen Smith, Olivia Waters. Front Row: Jack Lee, Jacob Hamilton, Gage Hall, Justin Button, Quinn Schultz, Aislinn Hamilton. Mattison, Lacey Smith. Missing: Kiera Schlesing Front row: Abe Lewis, Madison Schultz, Gavin Sutton, Jaedyn Gaines, Bella Pepiciello.