Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences for Grades PK - 4 Will Take Place on Mon- Day, November 23 (Noon – 8 Pm) and Tuesday, November 24 (8 Am - Noon)

Enter to learn; go forth to serve.

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER • October 2015 • VOLUME 19, ISSUE 2

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher conferences for grades PK - 4 will take place on Mon- day, November 23 (Noon – 8 pm) and Tuesday, November 24 (8 am - Noon). Length of each conference will be fifteen (15) minutes. . If small children must accompany parents during the conferences, provi- FCS Welcomes New Staff Members...See pg. 3! sions will be made for child care. Parent-Teacher conferences for Row 1(L to R): Kerry Hatch, Gina Dombrowski, Kaiti Bush, Carol Han- grades 5-12 will take place on Mon- non and Christina Keicher. Row 2(L to R): Karissa Redman, Jordan Reed, day, November 23 (Noon – 8 pm) in Cristin Glasner, Nicole Marinaccio and Kelly LaFever. the Big Gym.

No School: November 11 Veteran's Day Thankgiving Break: November 23-27 FFA Fruit & Cheesecake

If you have new items or handmade items to sell and would like to have an application to rent a space at SALE this year’s FCS Craft Show for $25, please contact Adrene Reding through the school Order Form on Page 11. Fall is upon us and the annual fruit sale at 585-567-2251 or email her at [email protected]. is right around the corner. Please find All applications need to submitted by an order form in this newsletter that Wednesday, November 11. you can fill out and send in or drop off. A Message From Our Superintendent – Ravo Root period of five years. can park. This parking lot would not Between now and then, we do plan be plowed in the winter making it only to make good use of the lot. This May accessible in the fall, spring and summer we will begin construction of the turf when weather permits use of the lot. field that is part of the current capital The money to construct a walkway or project. The two lots that are adjacent handicap ramp has not been approved to the school auditorium and just above by the voters yet, so people who park the field we will be converted into a haul there will need to use the sidewalk in the road to allow heavy equipment to travel front of the lots to get to the school. Our in and out without having to pass by the future plans for the eventual parking lot playground at the back of the school. project is to make the field and school This will help reduce distracting noise both handicap accessible by installing I am so pleased to welcome both and traffic while increasing the safety of ramps. the students and staff back to school! staff and students. Below, is a draft of what the parking At Fillmore we are off to another great Once the synthetic field is com- lot will look like upon completion. start with some new faces. Please read pleted the plan is to convert the lots into about (pages 3 & 4) and welcome our 9 a temporary parking lot where people new teachers, 2 school psychologists / counselors, 2 aides and 2 monitors who join our Fillmore family. We wish them many years of success and happiness working at Fillmore School.

Using new school property for practical purposes I am writing about the two recent property purchases authorized by Fill- more residents last May. Eventually the two lots will be turned into a school parking lot to handle the overflow of cars who have no place to park when attending large school events such as open house, parent conferences, athletic, academic and artistic contests, concerts, musicals and graduation. However, we will need to wait a few years before our allotted cap on site work increases enough to allow our residents to vote on constructing a parking lot. New York State limits the amount of site or outdoor work that schools can perform over any

No Child Left Behind Act: Parents Have Right to Request Credentials Dear Parents/ Guardians, teacher(s): the teacher and any other graduate certi- The 2002 No Child Left Behind leg- A. whether the teacher has met the fication or degree held by the teacher, and islation requires every district receiving State qualification and licensing criteria the field of discipline of the certification Title I funds to notify parents of their right for the grade levels and subject areas or degree; and to request the qualifications of their child’s which the teacher provides instruction; D. whether the child is provided ser- teacher(s). Fillmore Central School re- B. whether the teacher is teaching vices by paraprofessionals and, if so, their ceives Title I funds. Parents/ Guardians under emergency or other provisional qualifications. of students attending school at Fillmore status through which State qualification The information will be provided to Central have the right to request the fol- or licensing criteria have been waived; the requesting parent/ guardian within two lowing information about their child’s C. the baccalaureate degree major of business days from the District office.

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 2 October 2015 ...FCS Welcomes New Staff Members Psychologist of Mickey items and will randomly bust have taught in North and South Carolina My name is Kelly LaFever is a out in a Disney song from time to time.:) as well as New York. graduate of Bolivar-Richburg Central My name is Cristin Glasner. I am I am married to Shawn Hannon, pas- School. I attended St. Bonaventure the current 7th and 8th Grade Science tor of Hope Lutheran Church in Arcade, University earning a Bachelor’s degree teacher for the Middle School. I live and have two daughters, Quinn and Perry. in Psychology in 2010. I attended gradu- in Portageville with my husband. We I believe in the power and beauty of ate school at Alfred University where I have an Organic Dairy Farm with Jersey mathematics. It holds the key to unlock- received a Master’s degree in School cows. I am very passionate about educa- ing life's mysteries, as well as unleashing Psychology in 2012 and a Doctor of tion, science, teaching and providing my your brain's powerful problem solving Psychology degree in 2014. I live in students the best educational experience skills. West Clarksville, NY with my husband, possible. To go along with my teaching My name is Kerry Hatch and I am son and golden retriever. certifications I also have an Associated the new traditional 1st/2nd grade teacher. My name is Nicole Marinaccio and Degree in Veterinary Science (Licensed I am is no stranger to FCS. I graduated I was born and raised in New Jersey. I Vet. Tech) and Phlebotomy. I love read- from Fillmore in 2008, went on to gain went to St. Bonaventure University (GO my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary BONNIES!) and studied psychology. Education and my Master’s Degree in From there, I went to Alfred University Literacy from St. Bonaventure Univer- to get my doctorate in School Psychol- sity. Also during my time spent at Bonas, ogy. I have two wonderful kitties, Pump- I was a member of the cheerleading team. kin and Ziti. In my free time, I like to After graduating, I returned to FCS as explore new places, and take pictures. I an AmeriCorps employee for two years am so excited to begin my career in this working with students in grades K-5. Last awesome school! year I took on my first coaching position Tommie AJ for the FCS Varsity Cheerleading squad Teachers and I am looking forward to coaching Pomeroy Abbott My name is Kaiti Bush and I am a them again this year. I couldn’t be hap- new Speech-Language Pathologist here pier to work/coach at my Alma Mater at Fillmore Central School. I received and serve as an official member of the my Bachelor of Science in Speech and FCS faculty! Language Disabilities from Elmira My name is Christina Keicher. I College in 2011. I earned my Master am so glad that I have the opportunity of Arts in Communication Disorders to work at Fillmore as the 10th-12th and Sciences from the University at grade Special Ed. Resource Teacher. I Buffalo in 2013. Before coming to have completed my Master’s Degree Fillmore, I worked for The Arc of Or- in Literacy Education at Medaille Col- leans County at Rainbow Preschool in lege. My Bachelor’s Degree in Educa- Batavia, NY where I provided speech tion is focused on English and students and language services for children in with disabilities. I am originally from Early Intervention programs and for Lydia Beardsley, Kelsey Speicher, Attica, N.Y. and came to love this dis- children ages three to five. I live in trict when I was visiting my friends on Monica Murphy and Lisa Schmidt Wyoming, NY with my husband, Tra- their farm in Fillmore. Coming from a vis and our two dogs, Lucy and Beau. I ing and learning new things. I also love family in the dairy business I understand am looking forward to working with all cooking, being outdoors, gardening and the importance of agriculture in our area. of the great families and staff members baking. Please feel free to contact me at I also value the education students are here at Fillmore! any time. I look forward to having an gaining from our school. One of my My name is Gina Dombrowski and amazing year with your children. We are greatest passions is the outdoors. I enjoy I am from Varysburg NY where I have off on an EXCELLENT start!!!! I look bow and shotgun hunting. My family and lived most of my life. I graduated from forward to working with you all. I enjoy hiking, cross country skiing and Attica High School and continued my My name is Carol Hannon. I grew fishing. One of the most amazing oppor- education at Daemen College for Child- up near Syracuse, New York. I played tunities I have had was the chance to go hood and Special Education. I attended field hockey, softball, sang in chorus, and on a mission’s trip to Haiti last December. Grad school at Canisius College for performed in musicals in high school. It was an eye-opening experience and Education and Emerging Technologies. I attended SUNY Geneseo for my made me appreciate my job even more. I love everything that has to do with the undergraduate work in mathematics and Another one of my passions is reading. outdoors: hiking, fishing, hunting, and attended the University at Buffalo for my Having three younger sisters, I am always geocaching. And I am obsessed with masters in Mathematics. reading books at a variety of levels. One anything Disney. I have a huge collection This is my 6th year teaching, and I Continued on next page...

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 3 October 2015 ...FCS Welcomes New Staff Members MS Drama Club Continued from previous page... in 1999. I grew up on a family dairy farm, to Present of my favorite children’s books is Miss and have basically lived here my whole Twiggley’s Tree by Dorothea Warren life. I have two wonderful children who "Shrek Jr." Fox. This district has been extremely also go to Fillmore. When I get the chance welcoming and I can’t wait to see what I love to read, walk, bake, and spend time Nov. 6th @ 7p.m. the school year has in store! with my kids. Last year I had the privilege Nasty will be nice and Fill- My name is Tommie Pomeroy and of being able to come back to Fillmore more will be ogre-the-moon when I recently received my Master's degree working as a substitute teachers aide, and enjoyed every minute. I am looking FCS middle school students pres- in Speech-Language Pathology from Nazareth College. Prior to attending forward to the school year ahead, and am ent their production of Shrek The college I served in the United States sure I will enjoy it even more. Musical Jr. on November 6th at Army and was an employee of the United Hello! My name is Monica Mur- 7pm in the FCS auditorium. The States Postal Service. I am married to a phy, I am a new teachers aide. I have family-friendly musical comedy Fillmore graduate, Cyle Pomeroy, and an Associate’s Degree in Psychology follows the adventures of an ogre we are in the process of moving back that I obtained through the University of named Shrek who sets off on a to Fillmore. We have two children who Phoenix. I live in Hunt (or the township quest to save a princess from a attend Fillmore school. Sawyer is in 4th of Granger) with my husband Joe, and dragon. However, it turns out that grade and Tucker is in 1st grade. Our five beautiful children. My oldest, Re- family is very excited to be a part of the becca is a senior this year; second oldest, in order to ultimately succeed, Fillmore School community! Hunter is in 9th grade; my middle child Shrek must battle an even bigger My name is Karissa Redman and Alexandria is in 4th grade; my youngest obstacle: learning how to believe I am the new Kindergarten teacher here daughter Chloe is in 2nd grade; and my in himself and open his heart to at Fillmore Central School. I graduated youngest son Ty is in Pre-K. You may others. from FCS in 2008. I then went on to St. have seen me at the little league field; Bonaventure University where I earned around the school at different events. In my bachelor’s degree in Elementary/Ear- my spare time I enjoy gardening, can- ly Childhood Education and my master’s ning, and spend as much time outside as degree in Literacy. I then served a year I can. Most of all I enjoy spending time working at FCS through the AmeriCorps with my family. I am excited to be a part program. I enjoy cheerleading and I am of the FCS team. the junior varsity cheerleading coach here Hi my name is Lisa Schmidt. I went at Fillmore Central. I am glad to be a part to school at Fillmore, I’m married and of the FCS family! have 2 children, Cordel and Ceira. We My name is Jordan Reed and I live in Fillmore and I enjoy riding horse- live in Castile, NY with my husband back and staying home with my family. Richard and two sons, Wesley (4) and My name is Kelsey Speicher. I grew Charlie (1). I completed my undergrad up in Fillmore and graduated from Fill- at Houghton College and am working more in 2013. I went to college at MCC on completing my Master's in Literacy for Human Services and received my Birth-12th grade at SUNY Geneseo. associate’s degree. I'm currently attend- I currently hold three certifications; ing Keuka College to get my bachelors General Education (1-6), Students with in Social Work. I enjoy spending time SUBSTITUTE Disabilities (1-6), and Early Childhood with family and friends in my spare time. Education (Birth - 2nd). I was born and Fillmore provided me with a lot, so I'm CLEANERS raised in Pike, NY and have lived in the very excited that I can finally give back NEEDED area my entire life except for two years to the school. while my husband was on Active Duty FCS is seeking substitute orders with the US Army. I enjoy spend- Bus Mechanic cleaners. This is second shift ing time with family, reading children's My name is AJ Abbott. I grew up work cleaning the building when books, and ice cream! I am thrilled to in Rochester and moved to Fillmore in our regular staff is absent. If be at Fillmore and to be part of an ex- 1998. I have been a full time bus driver you are interested in working ceptional learning community. I look for Fillmore since 2007 along with run- forward to my future here at Fillmore! ning my own repair shop. I have a son, at the school contact our Head Hunter who has carried on my love of Custodian, Gerry Brown, 585- Aides/Monitors cars. In my spare time I enjoy riding 567-2251. Hi all. My name is Lydia Beardsley. motorcycle, hunting, fishing and having I graduated from Fillmore Central School fun.

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 4 October 2015 Our team of Bethany Smith and Halisha Hinz won twelfth place recognition in tree identification. All in all, Fillmore students brought home 9 plaques on Friday the 4th! These contests help students learn how to identify some of our natural resources and there are often test questions on the uses of various timber species. We started preparation for these contests at the beginning of the summer when students studied and competed at the Allegany County Fair. Members of the Fillmore FFA participated in 7 different Career development events at the fair. Five of our teams won 1st place. The livestock teams practiced at Fillmore FFA Summer Roundup 2 other fairs this summer and the tree Several members of the Fillmore the state fair on Friday September 4th. teams spent time gathering tree branch FFA capped off their summer by demon- Fillmore’s Jr Tree ID team of Matt Bliss samples and studying leaf shapes. All strating that they were willing to spend and Greg Stann trounced the competi- in all we had a productive summer! time learning skills they can use for life tion and brought home the plaques for Shown above, State Livestock team: to help reduce their cost of living and 1st place team as well as 1st and second Rachel Sylvester, Halisha Hinz, Jeff transfer into careers. place individuals. These two performed Stann, Ada Sylvester, Cole Armison, On Tuesday September 1st The Jr the same achievement in the Jr wildlife and Madeline Freeman. livestock judging team of Ada Sylves- ID contest! This was not the end of our Shown below: L to R: Ada Sylves- ter, Rachel Sylvester, and Cole Armison achievements! The senior FFA team of ter, Cole Armison and Rachel Sylvester. won the New York State FFA livestock Jeff Stann and Chris Smith won 1st place L to R: Halisha Hinz, Jeff Stann and judging contest. This tests one’s ability to in Tree ID and 2nd place in Wildlife ID. Madeline Freeman. see traits in common farm animals raised for meat that will enhance the farmer’s ability to select more productive animals to grow. Fillmore’s senior team of Cara Ando, Jeff Stann, Madeline Freeman, and Halisha Hinz placed 6th in the state in this same contest. Cara, who placed 4th as an individual at the state level judging also showed her own prize Hereford heifer and won all kinds of recognition at several fairs this summer as well as the state fair. The real surprise for us was when we competed in the FFA tree ID contest as well as the Wildlife ID contest at

Foodlink Mobile Pantry Distribution Site: Short Tract Fire Hall • 10355 County Rd 15 Fillmore, NY 14735 November 14th, 11am-1pm • More dates to follow. You must be 18 or older to accept food. Food will be distributed on first-come, first-serve basis. We cannot guarantee enough food for all attending. No income requirements, No geographic limits, No I.D. required, Rain or shine!

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 5 October 2015

ATTENTION PARENTS

FCS Census Information

In order to update our parent and student information, please complete this form and return it to the Superintendent’s Office.

Parent/Guardian Name(s) (Last) (First) (MI)

(Last) (First) (MI)

Mailing Address: City Zip

Residence Address: City Zip (Please give name of street)

(Home) Telephone Number:

Day/Work/Cell Number: Mother Father (circle one)

Please list ALL children NOT currently registered in school. (Ages 6 and under, including infants)

LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. DATE OF BIRTH SEX (M/F) 1)

Are there children in the family currently attending school at FCS? ( ) YES ( ) NO

Please return to: Ravo Root, Superintendent Fillmore Central School 104 West Main Street PO Box 177 Fillmore, NY 14735

(585) 567-2251 or 567-2252

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 6 OctoberMay 20152011 2014 & 2015 FCS CREST Fillmore Fine Arts COPIES STILL AVAILABLE: If you would still like to own a copy of the 2015 or 2014 Fillmore Central School Crest Yearbook, you can still purchased them from and check out our posts of student Mrs. Harding in the 5-12 office at the school. artwork and happenings in the art rooms! The cost is still $32.63. These books make great gifts or personal treasures to enjoy now and for years to come. It is not No School, Nov. 11th: too late to own them! Veteran's Day

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Model Notice for Directory Information The Family Educational Rights and • Graduation programs; and • Student’s name Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, • Sports activity sheets, such as for • Address requires that Fillmore Central School, wrestling, showing weight and height of • Telephone listing with certain exceptions, obtain your team members. • Electronic mail address written consent prior to the disclosure • Date and place of birth of personally identifiable information Directory information, which is • Major field of study from your child’s education records. information that is generally not consid- • Dates of attendance However, Fillmore Central School may ered harmful or an invasion of privacy • Grade level disclose appropriately designated “di- if released, can also be disclosed to • Participation in officially recog- rectory information” without written outside organizations without a parent’s nized activities and sports consent, unless you have advised the prior written consent. Outside organi- • Weight and height of members of District to the contrary in accordance zations include, but are not limited to, athletic teams with District procedures. The primary companies that manufacture class rings • Degrees, honors, and awards re- purpose of direction information is to or publish yearbooks. ceived allow the Fillmore Central School to If you do not want Fillmore Central • The most recent educational include this type of information from School to disclose directory information agency or institution attended your child’s education records in certain from your child’s education records • Student ID number, user ID, or school publications. Examples include: without your prior written consent, other unique personal identifier used • A drama playbill; school website; you must notify the District in writing. to communicate in electronic systems • The school yearbook; District Fillmore Central School has designated that cannot be used to access education newsletter and other mailings the following information as directory records without a PIN, password, etc. • Honor roll or other recognition information: (A student’s SSN, in whole or in part, lists; classroom projects; cannot be used for this purpose.)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Opt-Out Form If you do not want Fillmore Central School to disclose directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent please sign below to opt-out.

Student Signature______Date______

Parent Signature______Date______Please return this form to the school only if you are opting out of the above.

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 7 October 2015 Silent Auction Donations Needed The Secret Santa Program at Fillmore Central School is an annual community project designed to help families in need. The program is coor- dinated by our school nurse, Stacy Par- menter. It enables the faculty, staff, and FCS Christmas Assistance Programs students at FCS, as well as surrounding communities, to provide Christmas We are getting closer and closer to the Christmas holiday. This is usu- Gifts for families who may be in need. ally a very happy time for families and friends. Unfortunately, sometimes Families who have lost jobs, or are it can be a financially stressful time as well. facing financial struggles can contact FCS tries very hard to help as many families as possible. Again this or are referred to Mrs. Parmenter. She year we have two programs up and running that we have done in-house for then locates individuals in the school or several years. community who are willing to “adopt” The first is Warm the Children. This is our coat drive. In the past FCS a child for Christmas – anonymously employees and community members have donated coats as well as money purchasing gifts from family’s wish list. to purchase coats for our children here at FCS. The Secret Santa Program is sup- The second program is our Secret Santa program. Student Council, ported by donations of gifts and money FCS employees, and the Fillmore Community have donated gifts as well by the faculty and staff at FCS, as well as as money for gifts for FCS families. Fillmore, and surrounding communities. Once again I would like to extend an invitation to the community. Any It is the entire communities overwhelm- one that would like to help with the spread of our holiday cheer and donate to ing generosity that enables over 200 any of the above programs would be greatly appreciated. If you would like children to benefit from this program to adopt a family for Christmas, or a child for Christmas, that too would be each year. wonderful. Any monetary donations should be made out to FCS Student This year, students are participating Council. in a fund raiser at the FCS Craft Show, We are also looking for donations for a silent auction we are holding November 21, 2015. They will be do- during the Craft Show at FCS on November 21, 2015. If you would like ing a “Chinese Auction”; any donations to donate to this please have your donations to the school nurse’s office by you can offer them would be greatly November 20, 2015. appreciated. All money raised from the If you have any questions about the above programs or any referrals for Chinese Auction will be used to pur- the above programs please feel free to contact me, Stacy Parmenter at 567- chase gifts for children this Christmas. 8584or by email [email protected]. Thank you and have a The Goal of the Secret Santa Program very special Christmas Holiday. is to demonstrate our love and support to the Fillmore community. Our desire Help Make is to make Christmas a special holiday Cut out this gift tag as a for every child. it a reminder while shopping. You can forward any donation to Warm the Children Stacy Parmenter in the FCS Nurse’s Happy Coat Drive Office. You can contact Stacy by phone: 585-567-8584 or e-mail stacypar- Holidays Secret Santa Gift [email protected]. Thank you for Program your continued support. For All!

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 8 October 2015 PLEASE INCLUDE IDEAS AND SIZES FOR YOUR CHILD! FCS 2015 Christmas Assistance Application Secret Santa Gift Program • Warm the Children Coat Drive **Applicants must be residents of the Fillmore Central School District to apply.** All Applications Must Be Submitted By 11/06/2015 Parent(s) Name:______Address:______Phone:______Number in Household______Number Children age 12 & under______

Child's Name:______Date of Birth:______Age:______Gender:______Sizes______Needs/Gift Ideas:______

1. Forms must be returned to Fillmore Central School Nurse's Office. 2. Please return form ASAP! 3. When notified, you will be responsible to pick-up donated items at the Fillmore Central School Nurse's Office.

I give permission for this information to be shared with other agencies giving holiday assistance.

Signature______Date______

Family Letter ______

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 9 October 2015 Pizza! Pizza! for Sale for Secret Santa Fillmore Central School’s Student choose from: Pepperoni, Cheese, Thin FCS Council and Mrs. Rookey’s Class are Crust, Italian Sausage, Whole Wheat, Telephone selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits to help Personal Pepperoni, Personal Cheese, Directory raise money for Secret Santa. Microwave Baby Pan!Pan!, Deep FCS Student Council and Dish Meal Kit, Take 2 Bake, Mrs. Rookey’s Class are Fiesta Meal Kit, Family holding our annual Lit- Meal Kit, Crazy Bread, District Office 567-2251 tle Caesars Fundraiser Italian Cheese Bread, Mr. Ravo Root, Superintendent to raise money for the Cinnamon Crazy Bread, Mrs. Susan Peet, Secretary Secret Santa program Caesars Dips Kit, Gour- from Oct. 12th – Nov. met Salad Fixin’s Kit, Pre K-4 Office 567-4432 9th. Delivery of the pizza and more! Dr. Wendy Butler, PK-4 Principal kits will be December 3rd at To order your items from Mrs. Diana Brown, Secretary 1:00pm. You can make arrange- FCS for the Secret Santa pro- ments with the person you order from gram you can contact Stacy Parmenter 5-12 Office 567-2289 for delivery or you may pick up your at FCS. My e-mail is stacyparmenter@ Mr. Mike Dodge, Principal order at that time. fillmorecsd.org and my phone is 585- Mrs. Michelle Harding, Secretary Little Caesars pizza kits range in 567-8584. You can also contact one of price form $12.00 - $19.00 and contain the students in Student Council or Mrs Business Office 567-2259 all the ingredients to bake delicious Rookey’s class to place your order. Mr. Thomas Ricketts, Business Mgr. pizza and bread at home in minutes. We hope to make this a very suc- Mrs. Lynette Folts, Secretary Little Caesars pizza kit line up includes cessful fundraiser for the kids at Fill- Mrs. Brenda Nolan, Secretary 20 delicious Little Caesars Pizza Kits, more Central School! This is one of our Bread Kits,, and Accessory Items to best fundraiser thanks to all your help! Pupil Personnel Services 567-2270 Mr. William Kelley, Counselor Mrs. Heidi Rose, Secretary Artwork to Raise Money for Senior Class Mrs. Kelly LaFever, Psychologist Dear Family, The Senior Class of 2016 is trying a completely new fundraiser this year, thanks Special Education 567-2270 to Mrs. Heaney, Mrs. Early, and Ms. Brown. If your son or daughter is currently Mrs. Chelsey Aylor, Chairperson enrolled in at least one class with Ms. Brown or Mrs. Earley, he or she will be given a blank square to create a masterpiece in class. Square 1 Art is a company Curriculum 567-4432 that creates memorable keepsakes from your child’s artwork. The end of October Dr. Wendy Butler, Coordinator we will mail all of the artwork into Square 1 Art. Then, you will receive a free sheet of stickers just for your child’s participation. Athletics 567-2289 If you would like to help support the Senior Class and purchase products Mr. Jon Beardlsey, Athletic Director incorporating your child’s masterpiece, watch for a catalogue coming in mid- November. There are coffee mugs, totes, magnets, clothing, etc. to choose from Custodial 567-2251 in the catalogue. All of items you order will feature your child’s custom design. Mr. Gerry Brown, Head Custodian It’s a perfect way to show off your child’s talent in your home or at work! These are also perfect gift options for your child, their grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Food Service 567-2251 More information will be coming home but keep in mind, order forms will be Mrs. Priscilla Beardsley, Cafeteria Mgr due 11/23/15 and you can pay by check (made out to FCS Class of 2016) or go online to pay by credit card. Keepsakes will arrive at school in time for Christmas. Maintenance 567-2251 Should you choose to purchase more, you can continue to select the art and items of Mr. Ken Redman, Head of Maintenance your choice, throughout the year. The senior class of 2016 will continue to benefit from all sales until the end of this school year. Nurse 567-8584 Thank you so much for your time, consideration, and participation in this Mrs. Stacy Parmenter, R.N. worthwhile fundraiser that helps our seniors meet their goals for a class trip, prom, and class gift! Sincerely, Transportation 567-2276 The Senior Class and Senior Class Advisors; Karry Beardsley & Tom Parks Mr. Les Rose, Supervisor

Fillmore Central School District Newsletter 10 October 2015

FILLMOREFillmore FFA FRUITFruit && CheesecakeCHEESECAKE SALESale 20201515

Customer Name: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone:

Items Full Box (4/5 Bu) 1/2 Box (2/5 Bu) 1/4 Box (1/5 Bu) Total Ordered Navel Oranges $36.00 $18.50 $10.00 Tangelo $26.50 $14.75 $ 8.00 Hamlin Juice $26.00 $14.50 $ 7.75 Pink Grapefruit $26.00 $14.50 $ 7.75 Anjour Pears $48.00 $25.00 $13.50

Fruit Samplers: Fruit Samplers: Fresh Fruit Apple & Pear Sampler: $23.00 Sampler: $23.00 (Nav, App, Pears & Tangerines) (Rd & Gldn Delicious, Rd & Grn Anjour Pears)

Oranges Sampler: $23.00 (Nav, Tang, Tangerines & Red Navels)

Tangerines 2/5 Box (Whole) $26.00 1/5 Box (1/2) $14.00 Mixed Full Box (1/3 Nav, 1/3 Tangelo, 1/3 Pink Grapefruit) $31.00 Clementines (5 lbs.) $11.00 Pineapple (3 pack) $16.50

Cheesecakes: Plain (32 oz.) $14.00 Strawberry (32 oz.) $14.00 or Cookies & Cream (32 oz.) $14.00

Salesperson’s Name: Total Order: Paid by Check: Check No. Paid by Cash: Amount Due at Pick-Up **All sales orders are due by Thursday, November 19th** Distribution: Fillmore Bus Garage on December 7th – 11th from 3:30 – 6 pm. Other times by arrangement. Fruit will not be held beyond Friday, December 11th without prior arrangements: Please call 567-2251. Fillmore Central School 104 W. Main Street NON-PROFIT ORG Fillmore, New York 14735 U.S. POSTAGE PAID BOARD OF EDUCATION Permit No. 1825 Thomas Parmenter, President Olean, NY 14760 Marcus Dean, Vice-President ECRWSS Paul Cronk, District Clerk Sara Hatch Faith Roeske

ADMINISTRATION Or Current Resident Superintendent Ravo Root POSTAL PATRON PK-4 Principal & Curriculum Director Wendy Butler Grades 5-12 Principal Mike Dodge Guidance Director William Kelley Business Manager Thomas Ricketts

Cole Selected to Participate in 2015 SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS NYSSMA Conference All-State Mixed Choir There may be times when it is dedication to music in their schools. necessary to close school or delay the Elsa has participated in countless opening of school. County Honors Choirs, Regional All- Announcements concerning State Choirs and competed in several delayed openings or closing of school Solo Festivals to earn this honor. At will be announced on the following her most recent All State audition, Elsa radio and television stations: scored a perfect score of 100 on her vocal solo, an honor reserved for a select few talented musicians. Buffalo Elsa will participate in the Music WGRZ-TV (Channel 2), Conference from December 3 through WIVB-TV (Channel 4) December 6. It will be held at the Roch- WKBW-TV (Channel 7) ester Convention Center. The concert WLKK FM (107.7), The Fillmore Central School Vocal for the Conference All-State Mixed WTSS FM (102.5) Music Department is proud to announce Choir will be held at the Eastman The- Rochester that Elsa Cole, a junior at FCS, has ater in Rochester on Sunday, December WHAM TV (Channel 13) earned the honor to participate in the 6 starting at 10:00am. This is the highest 2015 New York State School Music As- state honor a music student can achieve Warsaw sociation Conference All-State Mixed and we are extremely proud of Elsa’s ac- WCJW AM (1140) Choir. Thousands of students from complishment. She will be an outstand- Olean across all of New York State audition ing representative of Fillmore Central WPIG FM (95.7), for this honor each year. They are se- School at the Conference in December. WHDL AM (1450) lected based on years of excellence and Congratulations Elsa! Wellsville WJQZ FM (103.5) Get More Information Everyday....Check Out Our Website: The District will also contact parents by phone with Power www.fillmorecsd.org Announcement.