Blue Jay By-Line September 2021 Whitesville Central School

WCS, Empowering Learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate

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National Junior Honor Society Induction

CONGRATULATIONS Katrina Lewis Alexys Palmatier Grace Fry Graci Lewis-Ellison Holden Matteson

Girls’ Varsity Softball Seniors A completed Free and Reduced Meals application is required for all families that are income eligible. CONGRATULATIONS However, ALL families are ENCOURAGED to Jenna Button & complete the application to help with grant Jessica Erdmann funding.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED SCHOOL MEAL APPLICATION FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Senior Class Day Trip #3 had us traveling north to Buffalo. We boarded our coach bus early in the morning – the Class of 2021 likes to travel in style!! Our morning activity was the Buffalo Bicycle “Wing Tour” - and yes, we all traveled around on bikes, even our advisors – they made sure they didn’t lose any students by bringing up the rear.

Our afternoon activity in Buffalo was a visit to the Buffalo Zoo. The Buffalo Zoo has some of the world's most exotic, endangered, and even local wildlife! But then again, so does the WCS Class of 2021!!

We then made a stop for Ice Cream . . . Mrs. Tronetti has taught us that Ice Cream makes everything better!! We ended our day in Buffalo at the Walden Galleria where we shopped ‘til we dropped and then had dinner at Dave & Busters. This must be what heaven is like because we could Eat & Play at the same time!! It’s amazing to discover how competitive the folks you’ve been in school with all these years are over a game!!

The WCS Class of 2021 would like to thank the Whitesville Community for supporting all their fundraisers throughout the years which enabled us to create Memories for a Lifetime as we all spread our wings and get ready to fly . . . we will always know where our roots are!! #livingourbeststories #wcsclassof2021webringthefun

2020-2021 Covid-19 Essay, Anonymous 5th grader

Last year, on March 12, 2020, it was just a normal day until the next day came. Everything shut down all over the world because of a deadly sickness called COVID-19. And it really changed our lives.

Before COVID-19 even existed, life was completely different. You did not have to wear hand sanitizer 24/7. Face masks were not as popular and needed as they are now. People did not have to social distance. Nobody was quarantined. We did not know what zoom meetings were at first. Everything was open. We were allowed to socialize more than we do now.

Then on March 14, 2020, life changed. Schools had to shut down. People were dying because of COVID-19. It affected seeing friends and family, touching people and their things, and transportation. We must stay six feet apart in public. It also affected learning, so we had to do zoom meetings. People had to be quarantined. More people are in the hospital. We must test for COVID-19, and if we test positive then we get quarantined. It may have affected other’s moods and feelings.

COVID-19 limits important and fun things which might make life harder for some people.

Whitesville Central School’s Reopening Plan At-A-Glance **As of August 11, 2021, subject to change based on NYSED, CDD and DOH Guidance**

Preventative Strategies • Acceptable face masks are required to School Day Schedule be worn at all times; however, students • School Day will be Face to Face Monday - Friday will be able to remove masks during Transportation meals, instruction, and mask breaks • School start and end times remain the same: • Masks will be required at all times o K-12 will attend 7:50-3:09 • Parents are encouraged to screen their while riding the bus o Pre-K will attend 7:50-11:00 child each morning and keep them • Students will sit in assigned seats for home if they are sick • BOCES is unchanged: safety and contact tracing purposes o Junior BOCES students will attend in the AM session Monday - Friday o Senior BOCES students will attend in the PM • Anyone that needs to enter the school session Monday - Friday other than staff and students will need to report to the Main Office • Students will have a hallway locker and switch classes Classroom Instruction • Attendance will be taken daily for face to face • Microsoft Teams will be used in grades K thru 12th for consistency. learning as well as virtual instruction in the event • school closes due to COVID-19 or mandatory Students in grades 3-12 will have school issued laptop quarantine by the Department of Health • K thru 2nd will have a school issued iPad • Normal grading will be used for face to face instruction as well as virtual instruction in the event of a mandatory quarantine by the Department of Health

Lunch, Recess, Athletics & Extracurricular Activities • Breakfast & lunch will be served to all students in the cafeteria • Students will not change for PE • Playgrounds will be open • Athletics and extracurricular activities will follow NYSED, DOH, & NYSPHSAA guidance Don’t feel well? Stay Home When You Are Sick

Tell your mom, dad, or caregiver before you come to school.Tell your teacher or an adult if you become sick at school

cough Shortness of breath chills or problem breathing

sore throat loss of taste muscle pain or smell

Other symptoms include:

fever, runny nose, diarrhea, feeling nauseous or vomiting, feeling tired, headache, and poor appetite

cdc.gov/coronavirus

CS 317450-A July 20, 2020 9:09 AM

A message from Superintendent Emery..

Dear Whitesville Community, Welcome to the 2021-22 school year. Thank you to all who attended the Re-Opening/ARP Webinar held on August 11th. If you were unable to attend, please check out the “At a Glance” document in this By-Lines issue. The beginning of the school year will look similar to how we left off in June. We have kept the signage throughout the building for social distancing and masks are still required when not socially distanced. This will help keep our students and staff safe and our doors open. Whitesville has partnered with Andover for all sports teams this year. This will ensure we are able to offer our regular team sports and add JV teams to the basketball season. Please see the press release in this By-Line issue for more information. We have many new Blue Jays joining our school district this year! Please help me in welcoming: Christian Ambrosioni (Spanish Teacher), Cody Borden (Physical Education Teacher), Theresa Coyle (School Aide)., Rebecca Freeman-Brauen (Music Teacher), Claudia Neu (4th and 5th grade ELA and SS Teacher), Jennifer Reisman (Food Service Helper), Amanda McEvoy (Student and Family Support Specialist/After School Program Coordinator), Allyson Mitchell (Art Teacher), Yvonne Simmons (Cafeteria Manager), Emily Lane (1st grade Teacher), and Barbra Wascher (School Psychologist). We are very excited that each of them has made the choice and commitment to be at WCS! My commitment to Whitesville has not changed going into year three as your Superintendent. I will continue to lead by example, promote academic excellence and open lines of communication to continue growing Whitesville to be the best school for all our children. If you would like to join me on the WCS Advocacy committee to support our school, please email me at [email protected] for more information. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Nondiscrimination Notice: The Whitesville Central School District is Respectfully, an equal opportunity education institution and will not discrimination Tammy M. Emery race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected category. ______For information regarding civil rights, admissions, grievance HOME - TO - SCHOOL CONNECTION procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are usable by person Student Insurance: with disabilities, contact the Superintendent, Whitesville Central The School District School, 692 Main Street, Whitesville, NY 14897 Parents of provides an accident Home Instructed If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination or insurance policy for each Students: harassment, you are encouraged to complete the Discrimination/ school child. Coverage Harassment Complain Form (located on the school’s website) and includes riding a bus to Just a reminder to submit quarterly submit it the Superintendent. If the Superintendent is the subject of and from school and your complaint, you may submit the form to the building Principal or during attendance at reports for your children. Annual the Board of Education President. You will not be retaliated against school. If an accident for filing a complaint. should occur, it is Assessments must reported to the nurse be filed with fourth Pesticide Use Notification: School law requires that the District quarter reports. who keeps a record of all maintain, on an annual basis, a list of parents who wish to receive injuries. If an injury Parents of students advance notice of pesticide applications at the school their child necessitates seeing a who intend to attends. To have your name included, a formal written request doctor for treatment, you educate their must be submitted. Forms are available on the school website or must first submit children at home can be obtained by contacting the school. coverage under your own must provide a family health insurance written notice to Title 1 Notice: You have the right to request information program. The student the Superintendent regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom accident plan is annually by July 1 of teacher(s) and paraprofessional staff. secondary and may not each school year. Title 1, Part A, Section 111(h)(6) cover all of the cost.

A message from Principal McNeely..

I would like to welcome all of our new families, students, and staff to the 2021-2022 school year. I look forward to seeing everyone this year. There is no doubt that we will continue to adjust throughout the year as the pandemic continues and we continue to put health and safety first for everyone in our school community. Please continue to check our website for the most current information.

Here are some important dates and reminders that I would like to point out as we near the first day of school.

Save the Date

** Our Open House and Annual Title I Parent meeting will be held in person on September 1 from 5-6:30 pm. Please note you will need to wear a mask upon entering the building.

If you would like information regarding our RTI (Response to Intervention) services, please stop by Mrs. Tronetti and Mr. Rawady’s classroom at 5:00 pm.

A few reminders:

• If your child has study hall on his or her schedule, please remind them that this time is for studying, completing homework, getting academic support, and reading. This is not a “free-time” or “recess-time.”

• Students in grades 3-12 will be issued individual laptops. These are for schoolwork only. Please refer to the computer use policy.

• Parent Portal accounts are available to all parents who have students in grades 6th – 12th. This allows you to see your child’s assignments and grades, as well as their schedule and attendance. See our website to get registered.

• Please make sure your child’s clothing is appropriate for the school environment. All shorts and skirts must reach beyond the student’s fingertips and no underclothes may be seen at any time. (Refer to our Code of Conduct located on our school website.)

Our school looks amazing as always, our buses are ready to go, and our offices have been working steadily to end one school year and begin another. This takes a lot of hard work and many dedicated people! Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work and continued dedication to WCS.

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION:

*We will be returning to our normal drop off routine. Bus’s will be unloading on the H.S. side of the building. Parent drop off will be in the front of the building at the four-door entrance

**We are encouraging families to screen students at home prior to getting on the bus or being dropped off at school. Specifically taking your child’ temperature. If your child has a temperature of 100 plus or flu like symptoms, please keep them home

Whitesville Central School School Calendar 2021-2022

JULY 2021 JANUARY 2022 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25-28 Regents Exams 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 20 Student Days 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 20 Teacher Days 30 31

AUGUST 2021 S M T W T F S FEBRUARY 2022 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 21-25 Mid-Winter Recess S M T W T F S 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 12, 13 Regents Exams 1 2 3 4 5 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 29 30 31 15 Student Days 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 15 Teacher Days 27 28

SEPTEMBER 2021 S M T W T F S 1, 2 Superintendent's Day MARCH 2022 1 2 3 4 6 Labor Day 18 Superintendent's Day S M T W T F S 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 First Day for Students 29-31 Grades 3-8 ELA Assessments 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 Student Days 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 26 27 28 29 30 20 Teacher Days 22 Student Days 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 Teacher Days 27 28 29 30 31

OCTOBER 2021 S M T W T F S 11 Columbus Day APRIL 2022 1 2 22 Early Release 12:30 / 11-15 Spring Recess S M T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Superintendent's Day 26-28 Grades 3-8 Math Assessments 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 Student Days 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 20 Teacher Days 16 Student Days 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 31 16 Teacher Days 24 28 26 27 28 29 30

NOVEMBER 2021 11 Veterans Day MAY 2022 S M T W T F S 22 Parent/Teacher Conferences 27, 31 Make-up Day S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 23-26 Thanksgiving Recess 30 Memorial Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 Student Days 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 16 Student Days 21 Teacher Days 29 30 31 17 Teacher Days

JUNE 2022 DECEMBER 2021 6 Grade 8 Science Exam S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 23 Early Release 12:30 / 15-24 Regent Exams 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Superintendent's Day 20 Juneteenth 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 24-31 Winter Recess 24 Last Teacher Day 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 25 Graduation 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 Student Days 16 Student Days 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 17 Teacher Days 17 Teacher Days

Marking Period End Dates COLOR KEY Total Student Days = 181 1st Quarter - 11/5/2021 Blue - Students' First Day Total Teacher Days = 186 2nd Quarter - 1/28/2022 Red - Holiday 3rd Quarter - 4/8/22 Yellow - Superintendent Conf. Day 4th Quarter - 6/24/22 Green - Recess Orange - Make up Days Purple - Graduation Pink - Testing Whitesville Central School 2021-22 School Year Plan for American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds (Further updates are anticipated as quotes are received and needs are further assessed.)

Our plans for non-recurring expenses in the area of maximizing in-person instruction time. To ensure that the District can maximize in-person instruction time by preventing the spread of COVID-19, ARP Funds will be utilized to purchase supplies to sanitize and clean the facilities, update and purchase new cleaning equipment, enter a maintenance agreement plan with Mazza Mechanical Services to improve our air quality systems, as well as appropriate PPE for use by students, employees and visitors.

Our plans for non-recurring expenses in the area of operating schools and meeting the needs of students • The District plans to upgrade HVAC systems for air quality purposes. • The District plans on upgrading and supporting computer network connectivity. • The District will focus on the safety of our students, staff and visitors by addressing necessary building and grounds updates, plumbing/sewer updates and outdoor learning spaces. Our plans for non-recurring expenses in the area of EDI and Social and Emotional Support • The District will purchase school supplies for all Pre-k through 12th grade students for the next three school years. Also, professional development will be mandatory to all staff in EDI and SEL. Inspirational/ motivational speakers will be invited to WCS to provide opportunities to grow and learn in the areas of EDI and SEL. Free meals will be available for all students during the next three years. After school extracurricular opportunities will be available, as well as, learning support services for students in need. • The District plans to provide Family Engagement opportunities throughout the next three years to help our rural community grow in EDI and SEL.

Our plans for non-recurring expenses in the area of addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, including the impacts of interrupted instruction and learning loss and the impacts on low-income students, children with disabilities, English language learners, and students experiencing homelessness. • To address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all students, the District has hired a school aide to support learning environments in the 2021-22 school year. WCS will also provide after school instructional support to students who are in need of small group tutoring. Transportation will be provided to ensure equity for the afterschool support and program. • Increase in high quality professional development for all teachers. • The District has increase our BOCES Curriculum Coordinator services to help aggregate data, provide support to teachers and align curriculum.

Our plans for non-recurring expenses in the area of offering evidence-based summer, afterschool, and other extended learning and enrichment programs. • The District will operate an after-school program that will offer academic intervention, homework assistance and enrichment programming. This program will run in tandem with after school instructional support. • The District offered an elementary Summer Enrichment Program in 2021. We will continue to offer a Summer Enrichment Program in 2022 and 2023. Transportation will be provided to ensure equity of our student summer opportunities.

The following programs will continue beyond the availability of federal funds and we will use the following local funds in order to minimize disruption to core academic and other school programs. • The District will budget a replacement schedule to continue to fund 1:1 technology for students and teachers. • The District will continue to hire high quality teachers to provide high quality instruction to all students.

Whitesville Friends and Families!

Blue has had a VERY busy summer. She is going to be taking her STAR puppy test before you all get to see her in September. Blue wanted me to let you all know that she expects a congratulations upon seeing her because once she passed her STAR puppy test, she will only have two more tests to pass before she a fully certified therapy dog.

Throughout summer enrichment, Blue was able to teach students how to appropriately approach a dog. Additionally, students learned what is and what is not okay when working with a therapy dog. Students who attended summer enrichment were able to help train Blue!

A side note from Blue herself- “This summer I’ve been really busy, Dad had me going to Dansville once a week for sessions to work towards my certification. During the week I spent my time on the WAG trail and enjoyed the air conditioning after my walks. You may not recognize me at first as I have grown, changed color and lost a few teeth! When I’m fully grown, I will be the color silver. See you all soon.” - Blue

Hi! My name is Becky Freeman- Brauen and I am so excited to be Hello everyone, my name is Cody the new music teacher here at Borden. I have a bachelor’s degree Whitesville! I graduated from in physical education as well as a Alfred University in 2005 and also master’s in athletic administration. I attended North Carolina Central have taught for four consecutive University and the University of years in a high school near Tennessee. I received my Masters Watertown NY. Along with teaching I in Education from Mercy College have coached both men’s and this past year and am currently women’s varsity soccer teams as NYS certified in 1-6 Childhood Education and K-12 Music well as assisted with basketball. In Education. I have been fortunate to have some amazing 2018 our school won the NYS class D musical experiences in my life including touring Europe with state tournament in basketball. I the United State Collegiate Wind Band and being a member grew up in Belfast NY and played soccer and basketball. In of the NCCU Touring Choir, UT Opera Theater, AU Concert 2009 our soccer team made it to the state tournament Band and AU Pep Band. I have also been the Superintendent finishing in the top 4 in the state. I have a lot of fond of the Allegany County Fair Mini Theater for 23 years, memories playing against Whitesville in many different bringing a variety of musical experiences to the fair to venues and I look forward to the opportunity to provide not entertain fairgoers. only quality physical and health education but to hopefully improve all of our athletic endeavors as I continue my career When not involved in musical pursuits, I enjoy spending time here at Whitesville Central School. with my family, taking jazz and tap dance classes, and playing Magic the Gathering. I look forward to sharing If you have any questions feel free to email me directly at my love of music with students of all grade levels at [email protected] Whitesville as well as creating beautiful music with our band and choir ensembles.

My name is Claudia Neu, and I am so excited to be joining the Whitesville Central School district as the new 4th and 5th grade ELA and social studies teacher. I am from Cuba, NY, and I still live there with my parents, brother, and sister, along with our two dogs and two cats.

I attended SUNY Fredonia where I earned my undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I earned my Master’s in Childhood Literacy from St. Bonaventure University.

I love Disney and during college I took part in two Disney College Programs, living and working in the heart of the magic. In fact, it is a pretty sure bet I can recite all the dialogue of any Disney movie.

I love reading – taking an adventure just by turning pages and learning neat facts about our nation’s past and sharing them with students.

When I’m not in school, I enjoy being outdoors, astronomy, crafting, cooking, Broadway musicals, and I play several different instruments.

I am thrilled to be a Blue Jay and plan to have a fun, engaging year with all the 4th and 5th graders!

2021-2022 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Board President: Jeffrey Erdmann Vice-President: Jane Hall Members: Monica Acomb Charles Cutler, Jr. Scott Garis

The Board of Education will meet in regular session on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria (subject to change as designated by the Board of Education). Date and time changes will be reported in the Spectator, posted on the school sign & main entrance door and the school website; www.whitesvillesd.org , as time permits.

All dates are tentative and subject to change Vision: Whitesville Central School believes a • September 14, 2021 Regular Leader is intrinsically motivated with courage • October 12, 2021 Regular and integrity. Whitesville Central School believes • November 9, 2021 Regular an Innovator is a creative minded problem • December 14, 2021 Regular solver who is willing to take risks. Whitesville • January 11, 2022 Regular Central School believes a Communicator is an • February 8, 2022 Regular active listener who is well organized and • March 8, 2022 Budget & Regular • April 19, 2022 Regular tactfully articulates.

• May 10, 2022 Budget Hearing Mission: Whitesville Central School EMPOWERS • May 17, 2022 Regular & Special, Budget Vote all learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate. • June 14, 2022 Regular

Whitesville Central School Welcome to the 2021 – 22 school year to all students, faculty and staff. Last year was difficult at best, as we were challenged to manage student Stand up and cheer and employee safety while maintaining in-person Cheer loud and long for Whitesville Central learning for students. The Board of Education For today we praise was pleased the school could remain open The Blue and White the best of all the rest throughout the year. This year will no doubt Our team is fighting bring about more challenges for everyone, but And they are bound to win the fray our priority will be to safely educate students We’ve got the team! Rah Rah while maintaining a safe environment for all We’ve got the steam! Rah Rah students and employees. Thank you to everyone For this is Whitesville Central’s Day in the community for supporting the School When Whitesville’s marching down the floor District Budget for the 2021-22 school year, and We know our team will fight forever more for supporting me in my re-election to another 3- And though the other team has lots of pep year term on the Board of Education. It’s when they see our team, they’ll know they’re out of step. Regards, And when the game goes down in history, Jeffrey Erdmann, It’s just another Whitesville victory. Board President Bring out the cheers for good old Whitesville Central Whitesville Central Rah Rah Rah Rah Rah

Whitesville Central School 2021-2022 Personnel 607-356-3301 / 692 Main Street, Whitesville, NY 14897 ADMINISTRATION STAFF EMAIL EXT. Principal Renee McNeely [email protected] 223 Superintendent Tammy Emery [email protected] 221 OFFICES STAFF EMAIL EXT. District Treasurer Danika Morse [email protected] 222 Guidance Counselor, At-Risk, DASA Coord. & 504 Chair Elizabeth Potter [email protected] 234 Guidance & CSE Secretary Melissa Waters [email protected] 235 Nurse Joan Cobb [email protected] 230 Supt. Secretary & District Clerk Tracey Waters [email protected] 221 Technology and Junior Accountant Douglas Moot [email protected] 226 BOCES STAFF EMAIL EXT. Curriculum Coordinator Tessa Levitt [email protected] 243 Librarian Sally Severtson [email protected] 326 Psycologist Barbara Wascher [email protected] 239 Speech Therapist Michaela Schrader [email protected] 425 INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF EMAIL EXT. Art Allyson Mitchell [email protected] 340 Business James Wolfer [email protected] 304 Grade Universal Pre-Kindergarten & RTI Cynthia Emrich [email protected] 323 Grade Kindergarten Kayla Bissett [email protected] 321 Grade 1 Katie Matteson [email protected] 330 Grade 2 Stephany Grimes [email protected] 327 Grade 3 Larissa Jacobs [email protected] 329 Grades 4 & 5 ELA, Social Studies Claudia Neu [email protected] 347 Grades 4 & 5 Math, Science Rebekah Lewis [email protected] 346 MS/HS Social Studies Wendy Stebbins [email protected] 307 Health & Physical Education Ryan Conklin [email protected] 228 HS English Lacey Gardner [email protected] 301 MS ELA Devin DeMarco [email protected] 351 MS Math, Science & Elem. RTI Carin Schultz [email protected] 352 MS Science, Biology, Earth Science Amy Brundage [email protected] 353 MS/HS Math, Chemistry Alexander Lipnicki [email protected] 302 MS/HS Special Education Tiffany Crittenden [email protected] 308 Music Rebecca Freeman-Brauen [email protected] 341 Physical Ed. Cody Borden [email protected] 227 Reading & RTI Linda Tronetti [email protected] 328 RTI, HS Social Studies & Athletic Director Aaron Rawady [email protected] 325/350 Spanish Christian Ambrosioni [email protected] 303 Special Education Thomas Emrich [email protected] 308 Student & Family Support Specialist Amanda McEvoy [email protected] 265 Technology Ryan Cool [email protected] 306 AIDES STAFF EXT. Attendance Clerk Claire Miller [email protected] 241 MS/HS Eva Billings [email protected] School Aide Theresa Coyle [email protected] Special Education Margeurite Meehan [email protected] 343 UPK Denise Clarke [email protected] 323 BUS DRIVERS STAFF EMAIL EXT. Head Mechanic Joseph Chapman [email protected] 400 Drivers: Patrick Birmingham [email protected] Kristi Garis [email protected] Dennis Munro [email protected] Mary Saunders [email protected] CAFETERIA STAFF EMAIL EXT. Manager Yvonne Simmons [email protected] 231 Food Service: Kristi Garis [email protected] Jennifer Reisman [email protected] Sheri Sherman [email protected] CUSTODIAL STAFF EMAIL EXT. Head Custodian Michael McIntyre [email protected] 232 Cleaners: Laura Daniels [email protected] Deanna McIntyre [email protected] Michael E. McIntyre [email protected] CONTRACTED SERVICES STAFF EMAIL EXT. Occupational Therapist Anthony Marra [email protected] 425 Physical Therapist Carolyn Smith [email protected] 425 WHITESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL TELEPHONE INTERCOMS 2020-21 EMERGENCY 9 - 911 8/18/2021 DEPARTMENTS Art 340 Grade 6 352 Music 341 Athletic Director 325 Grade 7 351 OT/PT/ST 425 Bus Garage Break Rm. 401 Grade 8 350 Physical Education 228/227 Bus Garage Office 400 Garde 9 303 Principal 223 Business Classroom 304 Garde 10 301 Psychologist 239 CSE Director 223 Garde 11 302 RTI 328/325 CSE Office 240 Garde 12 307 Science MS/HS 353 Cafeteria Dining 319 Guidance Counselor 234 Shop Work Rm. 268 Cafeteria Register 252 Guidance Secretary 235 Social Studies MS 350/307 Computer Lab - Elem. 324 Guidance/Tchr Desk 236 Social Studies HS 307 Computer Technician 226/315 Gymnasium - Big 360 Spanish 303 Curriculum Coord. 243 Gymnasium - Small 317 Special Education Elem. 343 English MS 351 Instructional Center 224 Special Education - MS/HS 308 English HS 301 Library - Elem 326 STEAM Shop 305 Faculty Room 233 Library - HS 241 Student & Family Support 265 Grade - PreK 323 Network Room 261 Superintendent 221 Grade - Kindergarten 321 Nurse 230 Supt. Secretary / Clerk 221 Grade 1 330 Main Office 0 Technology Classroom 306 Grade 2 327 Maintenance 232 Treasurer 222 Grade 3 329 Math MS 353 Wellness Center 333 Grade 4 346 Math HS 302 Grade 5 347 Multipurpose 342

FACULTY Ambrosioni, Christian 307 Gardner, Lacey 301 Morse, Danika 222 Bissett, Kayla 321 Grimes, Stephany 327 Neu, Claudia 347 Borden, Cody 227 Jacobs, Larissa 329 Potter, Elizabeth 234 Brundage, Amy 353 Levitt, Tessa 243 Rawady, Aaron 325/350 Chapman, Joseph 400 Lewis, Rebekah 346 Schrader, Michaela 425 Clarke, Denise 323 Lipnicki, Alexander 302 Schultz, Carin 352 Cobb, Joan 230 Marra, Tray 425 Severtson, Sally 326 Cool, Ryan 306 Matteson, Katie 330 Simmons, Yvonne 231 Conklin, Ryan 228 McEvoy, Amanda 265 Smith, Carolyn 425 Crittenden, Tiffany 303 McIntyre, Mike 232 Stebbins, Wendy 308 DeMarco, Devin 351 McNeely, Renee 223 Tronetti, Linda 328 Emery, Tammy 225 Meehan, Margeurite 343 Wascher, Barbara 239 Emrich, Cynthia 323 Miller, Claire 241 Waters, Melissa 235 Emrich, Thomas 343 Mitchell, Allyson 340 Waters, Tracey 221 Freeman-Brauen, Rebecca 341 Moot, Doug 226/315 Wolfer, James 304 WCS Summer Program 2021

The 2021 WCS Summer Enrichment Program was a huge success. Our k-5 students were able to participate in a variety of hands-on learning activities; sharpie tie-dying, creating fairy gardens, sculpting book characters, and creating planets were just a few of the activities the students participated in. We were also able to go on a variety of field trips, such as, the Buffalo Zoo, Trading Post and Deer Park, the Allegany County Fair, and a final picnic at Island Park. Thank you to all parents and students who participated this summer, we look forward to seeing you again next summer! Thank you to the teachers who dedicated days out of their summer to ensure that this program was a success!

Whitesville Central School & Andover Central School Districts

ANDOVER, WHITESVILLE OFFICIALS WELCOME NEW ATHLETICS PARTNERSHIP Andover and Whitesville, NY – August 11, 2021 – Following Board of Education approval from both Andover Central School and Whitesville Central School, officials announce the recent combining of all high school athletic programs between the two districts.

The decision came after a year of successful combining of select sports teams due to lack of participation numbers. The full partnership, heading into the 2021-2022 school year, will begin with all fall sports.

Andover Central School Principal, Jon Morris, said that he is pleased with the support of both school communities and Boards of Education. “Over the past weeks, conversations have been extremely positive,” he said. “It seems that everyone can see the benefit to all students, and all parties are working hard to make the merge as seamless as possible.”

Whitesville Central School Superintendent, Tammy Emery, said that she is pleased with the new partnership and has been extremely impressed with the student athletes. “These types of situations are not always easy, but I have seen such positivity and dedication from athletes and coaches in both communities,” she said. “They are excited about new sports options and the strength that can come from joining together.”

As part of the new athletic program, students from both districts will be provided transportation to all practices and contests that will be held in equal proportion in each community.

Coaching appointments will be made by committee recommendation, which are subject to Board approval and will include personnel from both districts.

Emery said that she is focused on communication as both districts move ahead in the process. “We know there will be some learning as we navigate things like sports banquets, athletic honors, and school celebrations, like Homecoming, but we are committed to being transparent in the process and making choices that will be most fulfilling for students.”

The partnership has been approved by Section V.

2021 SOCCER SCHEDULE (as of 8/18/21) Activity Date Time Opponent Location Boys Varsity Tourn. 9/1/2021 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Hinsdale Belfast Central School Andover/Whitesville vs. Genesee Girls Varsity Tourn. 9/2/2021 7:00PM Belfast Central School Valley/Belfast Andover/Whitesville vs.Genesee Boys Varsity Tourn. 9/3/2021 TBD Valley/Belfast, Bolivar-Richburg, Belfast Central School Hinsdale Girls Varsity Tourn. 9/4/2021 TBD Andover/Whitesville vs. TBD Belfast Central School Girls Varsity 09-07-21 6:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Wellsville Andover Central School Boys Varsity 09-07-21 7:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Wellsville Wellsville Elementary School Girls Modified 9/9/2021 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Wellsville TBD Boys Modified 9/9/2021 6:15PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Wellsville TBD Girls Varsity 09-09-21 7:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Fillmore Fillmore Central School Andover/Whitesville vs. Genesee Boys Modified 09-11-21 10:00AM Genesee Valley Central School Valley/Belfast Andover/Whitesville vs. Genesee Girls Modified 09-11-21 10:00AM Genesee Valley Central School Valley/Belfast Andover/Whitesville vs. Genesee Girls Varsity 09-13-21 5:00PM Valley/Belfast Whitesville Central School Andover/Whitesville vs. Genesee Boys Varsity 09-14-21 5:00PM Valley/Belfast Whitesville Central School Girls Varsity 09-15-21 6:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Scio/Friendship Andover Central School Boys Varsity 09-16-21 6:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Friendship Andover Central School Girls Varsity 09-17-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Cuba-Rushford Cuba-Rushford High School Boys Modified 09-18-21 10:00AM Andover/Whitesville vs. Bolivar Richburg Bolivar Richburg High School Boys Varsity 09-18-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Cuba-Rushford Cuba Rushford High School Boys Varsity 09-20-21 7:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Scio Scio Central School Girls Varsity 09-21-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Fillmore Whitesville Central School Andover/Whitesville vs. Houghton Boys Varsity 09-22-21 5:00PM Academy Whitesville Central School Girls Modified 09-23-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Cuba-Rushford TBD Boys Modified 09-23-21 6:15PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Cuba-Rushford TBD Boys Varsity 09-24-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Hinsdale Hinsdale Central School Boys Modified 09-25-21 10:00AM Andover/Whitesville vs. Scio/Friendship Andover Central School Girls Modified 09-25-21 10:00AM Andover/Whitesville vs. Scio/Friendship Andover Central School Boys Varsity 09-25-21 2:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Alfred Almond Andover Central School Girls Varsity 09-25-21 4:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Alfred Almond Andover Central School Boys Modified 09-25-21 10:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Scio/Friendship Andover Central School Girls Varsity 09-27-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Cuba-Rushford Whitesville Central School Girls Varsity 09-29-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Bolivar Richburg Bolivar Richburg High School

Boys Varsity 09-30-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Bolivar Richburg Bolivar-Richburg High School Girls Modified 09-30-21 5:00PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Fillmore TBD Boys Modified 09-30-21 6:15PM Andover/Whitesville vs. Fillmore TBD

*DATES AND TIMES MAY CHANGE Refer to www.whitesvillesd.org for the most DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER CONFLICTS* up-to-date scheules on the Athletic Tab.

SPORTSMANSHIP: > Playing fair > Respecting the judgement of the referees and officials > Following the rules of the game > Treating opponents with respect WHITESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL CENSUS FORM ATTN: HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN

Please complete this form if your child(ren) was born AFTER December 1, 2016 or does not attend Whitesville Central School.

Please indicate if you suspect that a child in your household may have a debilitating condition. Signs that may reveal a disability are: * Is usually quiet * Moves constantly and aimlessly * Often hurts self, is afraid, angry, unhappy, out of control * Does not speak clearly * Moves clumsily, falls frequently * Is slower, confused, not seeing what you see * Is confined to wheelchair, bed, brace, crutches * Does not combine meaningful words by age 3 and does not talk in short sentences by age 4.

Please also indicate what Ethnic Group applies to the child. * Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin – means a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture of origin, regardless of race. * American Indian or Alaska Native – having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition e.g. Cherokee, Mohawk, Inuit. * Asian – origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast, Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including for example, Cambodia, China, India Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. * Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander – origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands. * Black – origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. * White – origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.

Childs’ Name Parents’ Name Address Phone M/F Birthday Disability Ethnic Group

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO MRS. WATERS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

HEALTH OFFICE Parent/Staff Annual AHERA Notification

It is very important for you as a parent to screen In compliance with the US environmental Protection your child(ren) BEFORE they get on the school or Agency, (EPA), Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), we have performed school building in- come to school. spections for asbestos-containing building materials and have developed an AHERA Asbestos Management Plan. Please check with your children’s doctor’s office to This facility’s findings and asbestos management plan is make sure you are up to date with physicals and on file in the school administrative office, for public re- immunizations. If you need to update these, you can view. also go to Allegany County’s immunizations clinic. I The EPA and DOL require us to perform surveillances of cannot wait to see everyone again enjoy your the asbestos materials every six (6) moths and to con- summer. duct re-inspections every three years.

If you have any questions, please contact me at No significant changes in the asbestos materials condi- tion were noted during the 2019 surveillance of this extension 230. I will be in close contact with our school/facility. school physician, Dr. Kassas. All asbestos materials are in satisfactory condition and Thank you! We are all in this together. we shall continue to manage them in place, as recom- mended by the accredited management planner.

Nurse Joan Cobb The results of the surveillance are on file in the manage- ment plan in the facility’s administrative office.

Everyone is welcome to view these anytime during nor- mal school hours (Monday-Friday, 8-4). The asbestos program manager, Mike McIntyre will answer any ques- tions by calling 607-356-3301 for an appointment.

SCHOOL CLOSING NOTIFICATION

It is imperative that your child’s emergency contact information has been updated. Please be certain to

keep your child(s) information updated. You are YOUR SCHOOL TAX BILL also encouraged to have a plan in place should stu- dents be dismissed early. When it is necessary to Make all payments by check or money delay school opening, close school or dismiss early, order payable to Jacqueline Moon, Tax Collector the following TV and radio stations will be con- and mail to the following address: Whitesville Cen- tacted: tral School, PO Box 369, Warsaw, NY 14569 • WIVB - Channel 4 • WJQZ - 103.5 FM • WKBW - Channel 7 • WKPQ - 105.3 FM • WLSV - 790 AM • WHHQ - 1320 AM • WCKR - 92.1 • WHDL - 1450 AM • WPIG - 95.7 • WLEA - 1480 AM • WKZK - 101.9

IMPORTANT UPDATES ARE POSTED ON THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE; WWW.WHITESVILLESD.ORG

Ongoing EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES at WCS

We are seeking experienced and reliable substitutes for the following areas: teachers, cleaners, bus drivers and nurse. All positions require NYS Education Department Fingerprint Clearance (instructions will be provided). If you are interested, please provide a completed WCS Job Application. An application can be obtained by calling the school to request a copy or referring to our website at : www.whitesvillesd.org; click on “Our District” and then “Employment”.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER

The ideal candidate has some classroom The ideal candidate will have experience driving a bus teaching experience and possesses the skills as well as working with children. Free comprehensive needed to cover daily instruction and keep the training is provided to obtain CDL and qualify for classroom in orderly fashion. employment. Potential for permanent employment. Serious inquiries only, thank you. Pay Rate & Qualifications: Certified Teacher Daily Rate: $120 Pay Rate & Qualifications: Hourly Rate: $15 ▪ Certified Teachers have a NYS bachelor’s ▪ High school diploma or equivalent degree in education. ▪ Must be at least 21 years of age Uncertified Teacher Daily Rate: $105 ▪ Possess a clean driving record and valid driver’s ▪ High School Diploma or equivalent required license ▪ Must be at least 18 years of age ▪ NYS Education Department and NYS Dept. of ▪ May be pursuing a teaching degree Transportation Fingerprint Clearance (instructions ▪ At least two years of college experience (does not necessarily will be provided) need to be in education) required. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Work Schedule: • Operation of a school bus in ❖ Full Day; 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM transporting students to and from ❖ Half Day Morning; 7:45 AM - 11:35 AM school and school district functions. ❖ Half Day Afternoon; 11:20 AM - 3:15 PM • Ensure safety of all students. ❖ Three-Quarters Day; 7:45 AM - 1:46 PM or 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM. • Obey all traffic laws.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: SUBSTITUTE NURSE • Assume all duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher. • Follow lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher to Substitute School nurses oversee the facilitate appropriate learning experiences for students. emotional, mental, physical, and social • Supervise, communicate, and interact with students. health of students. They provide students • Ensures all materials are read and prepared for instruction. with basic health services throughout the • Provide a positive learning environment conducive to the school day. Experience preferred.

intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of Pay Rate & Qualifications: children. Licensed Daily Rate: $120 • Maintain a professional attitude in all manner of conduct with ▪ Licensed Nurses have a students, faculty, and parents. Registered Nurse (RN) License

Along with a completed WCS Application, please also provide the Unlicensed Daily Rate: $105 following: Letter of Interest, 3 References, Resume, Transcripts and ▪ High School Diploma or equivalent Proof of Certification. required ▪ At least two years of college experience

SUBSTITUTE CLEANER: Pay Rate - Hourly Rate: $12.50 Job Duties and Responsibilities: Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent. • Treat students and staff as needed * Experience preferred but not required • Document daily activities Job Duties & Responsibilities: • Consult with teachers, school • Cleaning tasks such as dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming administrators and other school staff • Refilling supplies, such as toilet paper and paper towels regarding student care • Coordinating duties with other cleaners • Administer medication • Performing maintenance activities related to cleaning such as ensuring • Knowledge of many areas of health bathrooms are sanitary including mental health • Proactivity and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Ability to work independently or with • Knowledge of health and safety standards and the ability to handle cleaning others chemicals safely • Ability to communicate well with others • Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and maintain • Ability to assess situations and act schedule while responding to incidents quickly • Applicant must be physically capable for the demands of the job • Knowledge of state health regulations

Parents of Students, we are looking forward to another school year and being able to work together to transport your children safely to and from school. Below are some rules you and your children need to know before the school year begins. Please go over the rules with them so they are prepared for the year. School Bus Safety training is scheduled for Friday, September 10th. Students will exist the back door of the bus while a loud alarm is going off. Please discuss the training with your child(ren) so they will not be scared and will listen to the bus driver and older students who will be helping them.

Bus Safety Rules: ▪ Wear clothes that can be easily seen. And appropriate for sitting on the floor first before exiting. ▪ Pay attention to the bus driver. Be prepared to help sub drivers with route. ▪ Keep the aisle clear. ▪ Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is to arrive. ▪ Make sure to stay away from the road and out of the DANGER ZONE which is 15 feet around the bus on all sides. ▪ Move toward the bus after the doors are open and driver gives you the signal to cross or board and go directly to your assigned seat, so we do not hold up traffic. ▪ Never throw things on the bus or out the windows or stick your hands or feet out the windows. ▪ Talk softly and stay seated on the bus, any distraction can cause the driver to lose focus on the task of delivering the students safely. ▪ Only get off the bus at your designated stop. If you need to get off the bus at another stop, please have a note from your parents. Parents: If your child is getting off at a different stop please put the name and address of the stop. There may be a substitute driver who will need the information. Elementary students need to have someone at their stop to get them off the bus. ▪ Please do not move from your seat until you reach your stop. ▪ If you leave something on the bus please do not try to get back on the bus, the driver may not see you. If you drop something, please move to a safe place outside the door of the bus and let the driver know then they can help you. ▪ No eating or drinking on the bus. This is for the student’s safety, so they do not choke and to keep the bus clean.

I hope you all are having a great summer and are getting excited about the upcoming school year; I know I am! I am looking forward to my 3rd year at Whitesville Central School and cannot wait to meet all my incoming Kindergartners! We have a big group this year and I am so excited to get back to learning, playing, and having fun with all my new students!

This year we have TONS of fun things planned including:

• learning all our letter names and letter sounds • learning how to add and subtract • learning about the weather and plants • growing our own plants • making multiple crafts • and even hatching our own chicks!

I can’t wait to get started!

I look forward to meeting all my new students and families soon. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns at: [email protected]. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

2020-2021 KINDERGARTEN GRADUATES

JUNIOR AND SENIOR BOCES CTE STUDENTS

ATTENTION First Year CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program Students and Parent/Guardians

Mandatory CTE Orientation Meeting

Wednesday, September 1 at 5:30 PM at the Career & Technical Center at Belmont 5536 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 585-268-5681

Whitesville Central School Superintendent of Schools Board of Education 692 Main Street Tammy M. Emery Jeffrey Erdmann, President Whitesville, NY 14897 Jane Hall, Vice-President Telephone: (607) 356-3301 Principal/CSE Director Monica Acomb Fax: (607) 356-3598 Renee K. McNeely Charles Cutler, Jr. Scott Garis Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Potter

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Children need healthy meals to learn. Whitesville Central School offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.20; lunch costs $2.35. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Beginning July 1, 2019 students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals and snacks served through the Afterschool Snack Program at no charge. 1. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Complete the application to apply for free or reduced-price meals. Use one Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: Yvonne Simmons, 692 Main Street, Whitesville, NY 14897. 2. WHO CAN GET FREE MEALS? All children in households receiving benefits from SNAP, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations or TANF, can get free meals regardless of your income. Categorical eligibility for free meal benefits is extended to all children in a household when the application lists an Assistance Program’s case number for any household member. Also, your children can get free meals if your household’s gross income is within the free limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Households with children who are categorically eligible through an Other Source Categorically Eligible designation, as defined by law, may be eligible for free benefits and should contact the SFA for assistance in receiving benefits. 3. CAN FOSTER CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Yes, foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court, are eligible for free meals. Any foster child in the household is eligible for free meals regardless of income. Foster children may also be included as a member of the foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for benefits for other children. Including children in foster care as household members may help other children in the household qualify for benefits. If non-foster children in a foster family are not eligible for free or reduced- price meal benefits, an eligible foster child will still receive free benefits. 4. CAN HOMELESS, RUNAWAY, AND MIGRANT CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Yes, children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant qualify for free meals. If you haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call, or e-mail Renee McNeely 607-356-3301 ext. 223 or [email protected] to see if they qualify. 5. WHO CAN GET REDUCED PRICE MEALS? Your children may be approved as reduced price eligible if your household income is within the reduced-price limits on the Federal Eligibility Income Chart, shown on this letter. Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals and snacks served through the Afterschool Snack Program at no charge. 6. SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS? Please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. Call the school at 607-356-3301, ext. 231, if you have questions. 7. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER ONE? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for up to the first 30 operating days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year. 8. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILD(REN) GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Please fill out a FREE/REDUCED PRICE MEAL application. 9. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes, and we may also ask you to send written proof. 10. IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW, MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced-price meals if the household income drops below the income limit. 11. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Jeffrey Erdmann 607-356-3301 or [email protected]. 12. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes. You or your child(ren) do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. 13. WHO SHOULD I INCLUDE AS MEMBERS OF MY HOUSEHOLD? You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your children, and who pay a pro-rated share of expenses), do not include them. 14. WHAT IF MY INCOME IS NOT ALWAYS THE SAME? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income. 15. WE ARE IN THE MILITARY. DO WE INCLUDE OUR HOUSING ALLOWANCE AS INCOME? If you get an off-base housing allowance, it must be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income. W. C. S. Empowering Learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate

16. MY SPOUSE IS DEPLOYED TO A COMBAT ZONE. IS HER COMBAT PAY COUNTED AS INCOME? No, if the combat pay is received in addition to her basic pay because of her deployment and it wasn’t received before she was deployed, combat pay is not counted as income. Contact your school for more information. 17. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR? To find out how to apply for SNAP or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-800-342-3009.

2021-2022 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK

REDUCED PRICE ELIGIBILITY INCOME CHART

Total Family Size Annual Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly 1 $ 23,828 $ 1,986 $ 993 $ 917 $ 459 2 $ 32,227 $ 2,686 $ 1,343 $ 1,240 $ 620 3 $ 40,626 $ 3,386 $ 1,693 $ 1,563 $ 782 4 $ 49,025 $ 4,086 $ 2,043 $ 1,886 $ 943 5 $ 57,424 $ 4,786 $ 2,393 $ 2,209 $ 1,105 6 $ 65,823 $ 5,486 $ 2,743 $ 2,532 $ 1,266 7 $ 74,222 $ 6,186 $ 3,093 $ 2,855 $ 1,428 8 $ 82,621 $ 6,886 $ 3,443 $ 3,178 $ 1,589 *Each Add’l person add $ 8,399 $ 700 $ 350 $ 324 $ 162

How to Apply: To get free or reduced-price meals for your children carefully complete one application following the instructions for your household and return it to the designated office listed on the application. If you now receive SNAP, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any children or participate in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the application must include the children's names, the household SNAP, TANF or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. All children should be listed on the same application. If you do not list a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR case number for any household member, the application must include the names of everyone in the household, the amount of income each household member, and how often it is received and where it comes from. It must include the signature of an adult household member and the last four digits of that adult's social security number or check the box if the adult does not have a social security number. An application for free and reduced-price benefits cannot be approved unless complete eligibility information is submitted, as indicated on the application and in the instructions. Contact your local Department of Social Services for your SNAP or TANF case number or complete the income portion of the application. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school.

Reporting Changes: The benefits that you are approved for at the time of application are effective for the entire school year and up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first). You no longer need to report changes for an increase in income or decrease in household size, or if you no longer receive SNAP.

Income Exclusions: The value of any childcare provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such childcare or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as income for this program.

Reduced Price Eligible Students: Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals and snacks served through the Afterschool Snack Program at no charge.

In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability

Meal Service to Children With Disabilities: Federal regulations require schools and institutions to serve meals at no extra charge to children with a disability which may restrict their diet. A student with a disability is defined in 7CFR Part 15b.3 of Federal regulations, as one who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual, a record of such an impairment or being regarded as having such an impairment. Major life activities include but are not limited to: functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. You must request meal modifications from the school and provide the school with medical statement from a State licensed healthcare professional. If you believe your child needs substitutions because of a disability, please get in touch with us for further information, as there is specific information that the medical statement must contain.

Confidentiality: The United States Department of Agriculture has approved the release of students names and eligibility status, without parent/guardian consent, to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of federal education programs such as Title I and the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which are United States Department of Education programs used to determine areas such as the allocation of funds to schools, to evaluate socioeconomic status of the school's attendance area, and to assess educational progress. Information may also be released to State health or State education programs administered by the State agency or local education agency, provided the State or local education agency administers the program, and federal State or local nutrition programs similar to the National School Lunch Program. Additionally, all information contained in the free and reduced price application may be released to persons directly connected with the administration or enforcement of programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or Child Nutrition Act (CNA); including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Special Milk Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC); the Comptroller General of the United States for audit purposes, and federal, State or local law enforcement officials investigating alleged violation of the programs under the NSLA or CNA.

Reapplication: You may apply for benefits any time during the school year. Also, if you are not eligible now, but during the school year become unemployed, have a decrease in household income, or an increase in family size you may request and complete an application at that time.

The disclosure of eligibility information not specifically authorized by the NSLA requires a written consent statement from the parent/guardian. We will let you know when your application is approved or denied.

Sincerely, Tammy Emery, Superintendent

FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEAL APPLICATION FACT SHEET

When filling out the application form, please pay careful attention to these helpful hints.

SNAP/TANF/FDPIR case number: This must be the complete valid case number supplied to you by the agency including all numbers and letters, for example, E123456, or whatever combination is used in your county. Refer to a letter you received from your local Department of Social Services for your case number or contact them for your number.

Foster Child: A child who is living with a family but who is under the legal care of the welfare agency or court may be listed on your family application. List the child's “personal use” income. This includes only those funds provided by the agency which are identified for the personal use of the child, such as personal spending allowances, money received by his/her family, or from a job. Funds provided for housing, food and care, medical, and therapeutic needs are not considered income to the foster child. Write “0” if the child has no personal use income.

Household: A group of related or non-related people who are living in one house and share income and expenses.

Adult Family Members: All related and non-related people who are 21 years of age and older living in your house.

Financially Independent: A person is financially independent and a separate economic unit/household when his or her earnings and expenses are not shared by the family/household. Separate economic units in the same residence are characterized by prorating expenses and by economic independence from one another.

Current Gross Income: Money earned or received at the present time by each member of your household before deductions. Examples of deductions are federal tax, State tax, and Social Security deductions. If you have more than one job, you must list the income from all jobs. If you receive income from more than one source (wage, alimony, child support, etc.), you must list the income from all sources. Only farmers, self-employed workers, migrant workers, and other seasonal employees may use their income for the past 12 months reported from their 1040 Tax Forms.

Examples of gross income are: • Wages, salaries, tips, commissions, or income from self- • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Survivor's employment Benefits • Net farm income – gross sales minus expenses only – not losses • Alimony or child support payments • Pensions, annuities, or other retirement income including Social • Disability benefits, including workman's compensation Security retirement benefits • Veteran's subsistence benefits • Unemployment compensation • Interest or dividend income • Welfare payments (does not include value of SNAP) • Cash withdrawn from savings, investments, trusts, and other • Public Assistance payments resources which would be available to pay for a child's meals • Adoption assistance • Other cash income

Income Exclusions: The value of any childcare provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such childcare or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care Development (Block Grant) Fund should not be considered as income for this program.

If you have any questions or need help in filling out the application form, please contact:

Name: Yvonne Simmons Title: Cafeteria Manager ____ Telephone Number: 607-356-3301 ext. 231

Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (30 email: [email protected] Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Date Withdrew______Attachment Va F ____R _____D_____

2021-2022 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals/Milk

To apply for free and reduced price meals for your children, read the instructions on the back, complete only one form for your household, sign your name and return it to the address listed below. Call 607-356-3301 ext. 231, if you need help. Additional names may be listed on a separate paper.

Return Completed Applications to: Whitesville Central School 692 Main Street Whitesville, NY 14897

1. List all children in your household who attend school: Homeless Student Name School Grade/Teacher Foster Child Migrant, Runaway            

2. SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Benefits: If anyone in your household receives either SNAP, TANF or FDPIR benefits, list their name and CASE # here. Skip to Part 4, and sign the application.

Name: ______CASE #: ______

3. Report all income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘yes’ to step 2)

All Household Members (including yourself and all children that have income). List all Household members not listed in Step 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report total income for each source in whole dollars only. If they do not receive income from any other source, write ‘0’. If you enter ‘0’ or leave any fields blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.

Name of household member Earnings from work Child Support, Alimony Pensions, Retirement Other Income, Social No before deductions Payments Security Income Amount / How Often Amount / How Often Amount / How Often Amount / How Often $ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______ $ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______ $ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______ $ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______ $ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______$ ______/ ______

I do not Total Household Members (Children and Adults) have a *Last Four Digits of Social Security Number: XXX-XX- ______SS# 

*When completing section 3, an adult household member must provide the last four digits of their Social Security Number (SS#), or mark the “I do not have a SS# box” before the application can be approved.

4. Signature: An adult household member must sign this application before it can be approved. I certify (promise) that all the information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that the information is being given so the school will get federal funds; the school officials may verify the information and if I purposely give false information, I may be prosecuted under applicable State and federal laws, and my children may lose meal benefits. Signature: ______Date: ______Email Address: ______Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______Home Address:______

5. Ethnicity and Race are optional; responding to this section does not affect your children’s eligibility for free or reduced price meals.

Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Race (Check one or more) : American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Island White

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY

Annual Income Conversion (Only convert when multiple income frequencies are reported on application) Weekly X 52; Every Two Weeks (bi-weekly) X 26; Twice Per Month X 24; Monthly X 12

 SNAP/TANF/Foster  Income Household: Total Household Income/How Often: ______/______Household Size: ______ Free Meals  Reduced Price Meals  Denied/Paid Signature of Reviewing Official______Date Notice Sent:______

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for free and reduced price meals, complete only one application for your household using the instructions below. Sign the application and return the application to ______. If you have a foster child in your household, you may include them on your application. A separate application is not needed. Call the school if you need help: ______. Ensure that all information is provided. Failure to do so may result in denial of benefits for your child or unnecessary delay in approving your application.

PART 1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE STUDENT INFORMATION. DO NOT FILL OUT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD. (1) Print the names of the children, including foster children, for whom you are applying on one application. (2) List their grade and school. (3) Check the box to indicate a foster child living in your household, or if you believe any child meets the description for homeless, migrant, runaway (a school staff will confirm this eligibility).

PART 2 HOUSEHOLDS GETTING SNAP, TANF OR FDPIR SHOULD COMPLETE PART 2 AND SIGN PART 4. (1) List a current SNAP, TANF or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) case number of anyone living in your household. The case number is provided on your benefit letter. (2) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4. SKIP PART 3. Do not list names of household members or income if you list a SNAP case number, TANF or FDPIR number.

PART 3 ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS MUST COMPLETE THESE PARTS AND ALL OF PART 4. (1) Write the names of everyone in your household, whether or not they get income. Include yourself, the children you are applying for, all other children, your spouse, grandparents, and other related and unrelated people in your household. Use another piece of paper if you need more space. (2) Write the amount of current income each household member receives, before taxes or anything else is taken out, and indicate where it came from, such as earnings, welfare, pensions and other income. If the current income was more or less than usual, write that person’s usual income. Specify how often this income amount is received: weekly, every other week (bi-weekly), 2 x per month, monthly. If no income, check the box. The value of any child care provided or arranged, or any amount received as payment for such child care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant, TANF and At Risk Child Care Programs should not be considered as income for this program. (3) Enter the total number of household members in the box provided. This number should include all adults and children in the household and should reflect the members listed in PART 1 and PART 3. (4) The application must include the last four digits only of the social security number of the adult who signs PART 4 if Part 3 is completed. If the adult does not have a social security number, check the box. If you listed a SNAP, TANF or FDPIR number, a social security number is not needed. (5) An adult household member must sign the application in PART 4.

OTHER BENEFITS: Your child may be eligible for benefits such as Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To determine if your child is eligible, program officials need information from your free and reduced price meal application. Your written consent is required before any information may be released. Please refer to the attached parent Disclosure Letter and Consent Statement for information about other benefits.

USE OF INFORMATION STATEMENT Use of Information Statement: The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not submit all needed information, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the primary wage earner or other adult household member who signs the application. The social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.

DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 2

Sponsored by the Whitesville Girl Scouts and The Whiteville Bicentennial Committee

FREE Community Event October 22, 2021 6:00-8:00pm Along- Commercial Ave, Whitesville NY

Join us for: Trunk or Treating Pumpkin Carving Contest Costume Contest Best Halloween Decorated house in town Contest

Details: Bring your own carved pumpkins from home to be judge. Must be dropped off before 7pm to the judge’s table. After winners are announced please take your pumpkin home.

Winners of the pumpkin carving contest, best Halloween decorated house in town contest, costume contest, and best decorated trunks will be announced at 7:30pm.

Cow Pie Bingo to benefit the Whitesville Bicentennial Celebration

October 9, 2021 Noon-2pm Mel Stebbins’ field by the Town Hall

Tickets are $10 each for bingo. Can be purchased at the Whitesville Public Library, Whitesville House, Whitesville Corner Market, or any Bicentennial Committee Member.

Join us for a mooOoorvellous time! Music, Cow Pie Bingo, Concession, Bake Sale, 50/50, and more.

BE PART OF WHITESVILLE'S COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY CALENDAR!!!!

We need participates again! Please join in!

If you would like to be part of the 2022 calendar and keep this tradition going, please send in this entire sheet with the proper remittance to: Community Calendar, Auxiliary of the Whitesville Fire Department, PO Box 82, Whitesville, NY 14897

Your name ______Phone number ______Delivery: ____Give them to ______Please deliver to me Order Summary: _____ Calendars @ $5.00______Dates @ $.50______Total Enclosed______We thank you for your support! Deadline: November 15, 2021 Please return entire sheet. Attach another sheet for additional names and dates. If I already have your correct data, please write use last year's info.

Name Birthday Anniversary In Memoriam ______

Whitesville Public Library 500 Main St.; PO Box 158, 607-356-3645

www.whitesvillelibrary.org [email protected]

Thank you to Kay Nagy for organizing another successful Garden Tour. Whitesville has some fantastic gardens and we thank each of you who opened them for the public to tour. Each year the number of gardeners increases as does the number of participants. Thank you to the Corner Market and Whitesville House for making refreshments available for the tourists.

The library board of trustees wishes to thank everyone who supported the ice cream social. Thank you to those who donated treats and to Dick Pensyl for providing the music.

On July 14th Cris Johnson came to Whitesville and presented his Tails and Tales Magic. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the presentation. One mother commented, “I haven’t seen my son laugh that hard in a long time! We loved it. Thank you so much!!” The library thanks Joanna Clark for providing the pizza for those in attendance. We also thank The Allegany Area Foundation for awarding us grant money that allowed us to be able to have Cris perform for us.

Thank you to SYEP for providing funds for a teen to work at the library this summer. We appreciate Kennedy for all the work she accomplished for us.

Have you driven by the library and seen the garden in our back lawn? The funds for this project were awarded to the library by the Tri-County Art Council of Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Chautauqua Counties. Thank you to Robyn, Cindy, Ron, Sandy, and Toby for all the hard work and long hours you put into making the garden beautiful. Thank you to Marsha for you for the totems, celebration stones and work on the grant and WCS students for you community service in digging the plot. Thank you to all who purchased a celebration stone and to all others that contributed to this project.

The library received grant funds from the Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries to host craft classes for adults. Watch future Bylines, Facebook and our web page for dates, times, and reduced fees.

On October 9th the library will be hosting a fall, outdoor craft/vendor show. The show will take place on the library lawn from 10-2. If you are interested in setting up contact the library for an application and guidelines. On that day the Bicentennial committee will be hosting a Cow Pattie Bingo on Mel Stebbins’ lot. Contact a Bicentennial committee member for a ticket and more information on this event.

MEMORIALS: Given in memory of Lester & Doratha Harris: Prescription for Murder by Ruth Logan Herne, Where Mercy Begins by Kathleen Y’Barbo donated by Given by Elton and Kristine Harris; Given in memory of Don & MaryAnn Temple: Deadly Cross by James Patterson, Donated by Muriel Ellison

SAVE THESE DATES: September: Monday 6 Closed Labor Day Tuesday 14 Story Time 3:30-4:30 Tuesday 21 Board Meeting 6:00 Tuesday 28 Library Legos 3:30-4:30 Pre-school story times Wednesdays at 10:00

The magic of Cris Johnson Library Garden A Garden Tour display

Whitesville Central School 2021-2022 Bus Routes (subject to change) Town #59 Beech Hill #60 Spring Mills #62 West Union #61 Cryder Creek #59 Universal PreK #58 Kristi Garis Mary Saunders Dennis Munro Patrick Birmingham Kristi Garis Joseph Chapman Aber, Aiden Blamaire, Isaiah Ainsworth, Serena Cogar, Troy Billings, MaKayla * Briggs, Sterling * Aber, Noah Blamire, Zoey Ainsworth, Gracie DeLill Ciarra Billings, MaKendra * Bundy, Tommi Aber, Zara Billings, Stella Bissett, Charlotte DeLill, Logan Billings, Sylvia * Button, Alexander Billings, Chaise Buchholz, Kolten Bundy, Marlie Harrison, Austin Button, Andrew Daniels, Liem* Billings, MaKayla * Cavagna, Aiden Bundy, Mason Headman, Giuliana Button, Hailey Davis, Theodore Billings, MaKendra * Cavagan, Liam Butler, Eli Lewis, Abraham * Cavagna, Adalida Ervolino, Elizabeth Billings, Sylvia* Freeman, Levi Butler, Tristen Lewis, Franklin * Crittenden, Calvin * Hanbach, Esther* Bledsoe, Harper Freeman, Logan Button, Justin Lewis, Jenica Crittenden, Riley* Metlak, Chase Bledsoe Kennedy Hougtaling, Aubrey* Button, Troy Lewis, Katrina Easton, Alyssa Mullen, Asel Bledsoe, Stella Jacobs, Lincoln * Carson, Lilyanne Lewis, Thomas* Easton, Isaac Pastore, Elrick Calabrese, Nicholas Matteson, Deven * Coleman, Lorelai Lewis, Zane Hewlett, Bailey Calabrese-Whiteman, Bentley Mattison, Jacob Coleman, Rhett Lewis-Ellison, Gracie Hilliard, Eli Cauthen, Shelby Mattison, Spencer Erdmann, Lucas Lowe, Piper * Hunt, Kaylee* Cavanaugh, Zane Outman, Travis Freeman, Levi Mooney, Nathan Jackson, Rachel Clark, Graham Rhodes, Karsen Freeman, Logan O'Dell, Blake Kio, Mia * Cutler, Gavin Schultz, Madison Freeman, Lucas Reisman, Felicity Nelson, Dylan * Estep, Christopher Schultz, Quinn Hall, Gage Scholl, Brynn Nelson, Emma * Ford, Ryleigh Shultz, Andra Hall, Vanessa Whitesell, Bentley Orpet, Skyler Fry, Grace Shultz, Kendra Hamilton, Aislinn Whitesell, Blake Pastore, Elizabeth Fry, Onnalee Watson, Lola Hamilton, Wyatt Phillips, Conner Hall, Raelyn Harrison, Madelynn Universal Pre-K (WU) Woodring, Jace* Hixson, Morrigan Universal Pre-K (BH) Matteson, Deven * Woodring, Myleah* Howe, Pacey Bundy, Tommi Meunier, Kiera Howe, Ryder Meunier, Wesley Universal Pre-K (C) Kellogg, Hunter Smith, Alden Button, Alexander Kellogg, Madison Smith, Oliver Daniels, Liem * Kenderdine, Emma Smith, Wrigley Pastore, Elrick Kenderdine, Zoey Vasques, Jory Lewis, Olivia Vasquez, Ronaldo Lewis, Tyler Vasques, Yulesny Mattison, Keagan Vasquez DeLeon, Kati Metlak, Hunter Vasquez DeLeon, Yeleni Orpet, Skyler Waters, Justin Orpet, Weston Palmatier, Alexys Universal Pre-K (SM) Palmatier, Braelyn Pepiciello, Bella Poulin, Brayden Santas, Ezra* Santas, Lorelia* Sharp, Sebastian Shultz, Andra Shultz, Kenton Stebbins, Kaleb Taber, Jon Vallieres, Aiden Vallieres, Aubrey Waite, Randa Waters, Dane Waters, Isabelle Waters, Olivia

Universal Pre-K (T) Davis, Theodore Metlak, Chase Mullen, Asel 8/16/2021

Administration Whitesville Central School Non-Profit Org. Tammy Emery, Superintendent 692 Main Street Renee McNeely, Principal U.S. POSTAGE PAID Whitesville, NY 14897 Permit No. 7 Board of Education 607-356-3301 Whitesville, NY 14897 Jeffrey Erdmann, President www.whitesvillesd.org Jane Hall, Vice-President Monica Acomb Charles Cutler, Jr. POSTAL PATRON Volume 33 Issue No. 1 Scott Garis P.O. BOX STAR ROUTE By-Line Editor 14897 Tracey Waters

Access to Whitesville Central School will be limited to only essential visitors. Visitors must have a schedule appointment. All visitors will participate in a self-monitoring check for symptoms of COVID-19 by completing the sign-in and sign-out form in the Main Office. All visitors will be required to take their temperature before entering the school. Thermometers will be available at all Main Office for those that are unable to do this at home.

Every person will attest to the following questions: 1. Have you experienced any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 10 days? 2. Have you had a positive COVID-19 test in the past 10 days? 3. Have you had close contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in the past 10 days? 4. Have you travelled to and returned from a state with significant community transmission of COVID-19, as defined by NYS DOH, in the past 10 days? 5. Have you had your temperature taken today? 6. If you have taken your temperature today, was it over 100? If any person answer “yes” to questions 1 through 5 or “no” to question 6, additional immediate screening is required.

To ensure all visitors comply with physical distancing requirements, anyone within the school facilities will practice social distancing expectations: 1. All visitors must follow all posted signage regarding social distancing practices and expectations. 2. All visitors will refrain from physical contact with one another to the greatest extent possible. 3. Ensure 6 ft. distance between any employee, student, or visitor, unless safety or core function of work activity requires a shorter distance. 4. Tightly confined spaces will be occupied by only one individual at a time, unless all occupants are wearing face coverings. If area is occupied by more than one person, keep occupancy under 50% of maximum capacity. 5. Social distancing markers are posted throughout the facilities. 6. Limit in-person gatherings as much as possible and use tele- or video-conferencing whenever possible. Essential in-person gatherings (e.g. meetings) will be held in open, well-ventilated spaces with appropriate social distancing among participants. 7. All planned deliveries to our school will take place through Door mark #1.

To ensure all visitors comply with protective equipment requirements, each agree that they will do the following: 1. All visitors must follow all posted signage regarding PPE practices and expectations. 2. Visitors are required to wear face coverings at all times, unless otherwise instructed by administration. 3. When in contact with shared objects or frequently touched areas, gloves will be provided; visitors are encouraged to wash hands before and after contact. 4. Touching of shared objects and surfaces is discouraged. Frequently touched surfaces and objects will be cleaned and disinfected several times a day to further reduce the risk of germs on surfaces and objects.