William Street School
June 2017
Dear Parents and Guardians:
It is hard to believe that the 2016-17 school year is quickly coming to an end. Our final weeks of instruction are ahead of us, and we look forward to our upcoming Field Day on Thursday, June 15 th where lots of fun and excitement are in store for all! (The rain date is scheduled for June 16th)
On behalf of William Street Faculty and Staff we would like to congratulate Mr. Uhteg, Mr. Sage and Mr. Jackson on their appointment to Lancaster Central School District’s Board of Education. William Street School would like to thank the community of Lancaster for passing the 2017-18 school budget.
Good Citizen’s Week was a success! Students and staff had the opportunity to wear pajamas, mustaches, dress like their teacher (teacher dress like their student) and be a super hero! The theme – Put your Best Foot Forward – encouraged students to strive for the following traits:
Cooperation, Motivation, Organization and Determination
A special thank you to Mrs. Heer, Mrs. Zydel, Mrs. Riddoch, and Mrs. Zerkowski for coordinating the week’s events which included an assembly representing the many talents of our faculty and staff. A big thank you to all the William Street staff who participated in this fun event!
During the month of May, students and staff showed their ‘ADE for Alzheimer’s by taking a “lemon face” photos for a donation to support ADE for Alzheimer’s. Pictures are posted in our main hallway. A special thank you to parent, Mrs. Oberg and her son Jacob for educating students and staff on this worthy cause. William Street staff will also participate by doing a Dress Down for Alzheimer’s on June 2nd.
On May 19th William Street School participated as a stop for the Ride for Missing and Exploited Children. Students and staff showed their support to riders. Congratulations to teacher, Mr. Morrissey for participating in the ride.
Also on May 31st, William Street School held its 6th annual Triathlon! 400 hundred students district-wide from grades 3-6 participated in the swim/bike/run event! Thank you to Mr. Serotte and the Lancaster Central School District Physical Education staff on coordinating this event and the many William Street teachers, students and volunteers who gave their time for the students in Lancaster!
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William Street School Building Planning Team needs YOU!
We would like to thank parent representatives, Danielle Counihan, Mary Burgess, and Antoinette Kaminski for their time and service to the William Street School Building Planning Team. We are looking forward to working with our Building Planning Team Members in the 2017-18 school year. A special thank you is extended to Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Kaminski for their past service. William Street Building Planning Team is looking for 2 parent representatives for the 2017-18 school year. Our Building Planning Team (BPT) meets monthly from 7:30 am – 8:20 am to review and discuss building level objectives. If you are interested in serving please email Mrs. Bull at [email protected].
The following groups performed at Fantasy Island on May 21st - Mrs. Hillery’s Fifth Grade Band 1, Mrs. Farrell’s Sixth Grade Band 5 and Fifth Grade Band 2, Mr. Morrissey’s Fifth Grade Band 3 and Sixth Grade Band 6, Miss Meides’ Orchestra 5 and Orchestra 6, Miss Meides’ and Mr. Morrissey’s Full Orchestra, and Mrs. McKernan’s and Mrs. Bemb’s Select Chorus. Congratulations to Mrs. Conlon’s Sixth Grade Chorus for achieving GOLD at NYSSMA on May 17th. Also, on June 2nd at Darien Lake, our Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Morrissey will participate in the Jazz Band Competition. Good Luck to all of our participants!
PTO NEWS
A special thank you to our 2016-17 PTO officers Elizabeth Sage, Derek Suminski, Karri Zwirlein, and Chrissy Forcier and Board members Denise Domagalski, Edie Pliszka, Tracy Lumb, Sarah Goodyear and Lori Beth Roberts. Thank you to Ben Read who took all our photos over the last few years. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time during the school year. We would be lost without you. Our students and staff appreciate all that you do!
HEALTH OFFICE NEWS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
New York State requires immunization for all incoming 6th graders who are 11 years old. Students entering 6th grade or a comparable Special Education program on or after September 1, 2017 and who are 11 years of age or older must receive an immunization called Tdap. Ten-year- old students who are entering 6th grade will not be required to receive the Tdap vaccine and will not be excluded from school, but they must be immunized when they turn 11 years old. Immunization must be received within two weeks of your child’s birthday. Please be sure to schedule an appointment with your child’s physician if you haven’t already done so.
Students entering 7th grade next year also need a physical evaluation as required by New York State Law. This physical needs to be turned in to the Middle School nurse no later than October 2, 2017. According to state law, all children that have not been examined by their private physician will have a complete physical exam done by the school physician. If for any reason, be it time constraints, monetary concerns, or physician availability, prevents you from having this form completed, please be assured that your child will be examined in a timely manner by the school physician. All 7th, 8th and 12th grade students MUST HAVE proof of having been given the
Page 2 of 4 William Street School meningococcal vaccine (shot) in order to attend school. Students entering Grade 7 in 2017 must have 1 dose of meningococcal vaccine by September 5, 2017.
Please remember to pick up your child’s medication in the Health Office prior to the last day of school. The school is unable to allow your child to bring the medication home. The Health Office does not store medication or medical supplies at the school over the summer. To accommodate all of our parents, the Health Office has extended their hours on Monday, June 19th from 8:15 am – 4:15 pm, and on Thursday and Friday, June 15th and 16th from 7:45 am – 3:15 pm. Medication and medical supplies not picked up by Noon on Thursday, June 22nd will be disposed of. New medication permission and physician orders for each medication are required each school year. As outlined in the student handbook and our website, parents are responsible for bringing all medication to the school. For this reason, William Street School Health Office will be open on Wednesday, August 28th from 7:00 am – 11:30 am to receive any medication you need to drop off.
Please refer to the following updates and reminders - Mickey Walters Run - June 1st - 3:15-4:15 (behind our school) Gr. 4 NYS Science written test – June 5th Gr. 6 field test – June 5th Gr. 6 to Darien Lake - June 8th - parent pickup at 5:00 PM Gr. 4 Track Meet – June 7th, Gr. 5 & Gr. 6 Track Meet – June 6th Gr. 6 Awards – Mon. June 12th – Wed. June 14th (parents will have received a letter) Gr. 6 certificate distribution – June 12th, 13th and 14th FIELD DAY - June 15 th one day for ALL grade levels (wear sunscreen!) (rain date – June 16th) Yearbook distribution – June 19th – these were pre-sale, no extras available Impact Testing - Gr. 6 only - June 19th & 20th (additional information on our WS website) Last Day School - Wednesday, June 21 11:05 am - dismissal (no lunch) Report Cards - available on-line on the Parent Portal the afternoon of June 22nd Placement letters - Please see the attached letter for specific information Supply Lists - Gr. 4, 5, and 6 supply lists will be on our William St. homepage on July 3rd.
Handbooks – William Street School has made revisions to their Student/Parent handbook which will be distributed to every family at Open House. Electronic copies will be available sometime in August. Fall Open House In preparation for the 2017-18 school year, the format of William Street’s annual Open House will be as follows: September 12th - Gr. 4 only (12:35 dismissal for all students) September 13th – Gr. 5 only and September 14th – Gr. 6 only. The format will focus on curriculum and instruction-based learning. Due to the structure, we are requesting that PARENTS ONLY attend.
Congratulations to our grade 6 students! Best of luck at Lancaster Middle School. On behalf of William Street Faculty and Staff, we wish you and your family a safe and restful summer. We look forward to seeing you in September! Jacqueline Bull Gregory Heer Janelle Finn Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
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