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Hill & Vale Vol. LXXXIX • No. 3 • February 2018 • A Publication of the Westhill Central School District

Scholastic Art Award Winners

Congratulations to OHMS artists who had their artwork selected to be in this year’s Scholastic Art Awards. Gracelyn O’Connell was awarded a silver key for her owl sculpture, Abby Miggiani received an honorable mention for her batik and Kate Heinrich also received an honorable mention for her ceramic piece. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the largest annual art competition in America, and the participating Central awards program has been honoring the creative work of junior/senior high school students for over 70 years. The program encompasses 13 Central New York regions, representing over 90 area schools. An exhibit of winning works is open through March 2, 2018 at OCC’s Whitney Applied Technology Center. Abby Miggiani, Kate Heinrich and Gracelyn O’Connell Walberta Park School

Gymnastics Fun Learning About Differences

The site-based team at Walberta Park is pleased to have Students in Mrs. Byrne’s class studied Martin Luther King, Jr. West Side Gymnastics School providing classes this winter They learned that even though we may be different on the before school to our students. The children are enjoying outside, we are all the same on the inside. using a springboard, learning tumbling, flips, cartwheels and handstands. Such a fun and healthy way to start the day!

Kindergarten Students Study Penguins John Farrell Visits WPS

The kindergarten students at Walberta Park School are John Farrell, singer and songwriter, visited WPS. John writes studying penguins. Students will be comparing their height to and performs songs about working together. He engages the height of an Emperor Penguin, learning about their cold students through singing and sign language. The students home of ice and water, how the parents feed their young and enjoyed his visit very much! many other interesting facts. Pictured is Mrs. Byrne’s class enjoying a Critter Cam video on Emperor Penguins.

2 February 2018 Walberta Park & Cherry Road Schools

First Grade Visits Hospital Land

First grade classes had the opportunity to visit “Hospital Land” located at Crouse Hospital’s Marley Education Center. Students learned about what an overnight stay at a hospital might be like. One of the Marley Education Center nurses conducted a play that the students participated in to show the students what would happen if they had to stay overnight in the hospital. The students then explored some medical equipment such as a wheelchair, crutches, stretcher, casts and stethoscopes. They also had the opportunity to tell the nurse about a personal medical story or experience from his or her own lives. Pictured are Madelynn O’Brien, Gianna Scheirer and Alex Zuckerman from Mrs. Stanton’s class.

WPS Raises Money for a Good Cause During the month of December, WPS students collected over $300 in spare change to donate to a good cause. The money raised went to support the Syracuse Challenger team. This Little League baseball team supports children with special abilities so they can enjoy the sport of baseball. Accepting the donation is League Director, Mr. Cambareri, and Westhill employee, Mrs. Georgiadis, who is a parent volunteer with the league.

P2 Team Time At our last P2 Team Time, a brave group of 4th graders faced a team of teachers in a competitive game of Kahoot. Each question was a scenario focused on one of the strengths already taught this year. The 4th graders won the friendly match by answering all the questions correctly and quickly. Outside of P2 Team Time, students and teachers are reading books, doing activities and learning about new strengths. The hallways are filled with hard work and positivity!

3 February 2018 Cherry Road School

Erosion Projects Bricks 4 Kidz

This year, for the first time, the whole second grade is being Third grade students took a field trip to Bricks 4 Kidz to exposed to a new science unit all about erosion. The unit expand their knowledge of motion. Students learned about comes from the Smithsonian and is very hands on for all how motion works, and then had to work together to create students. Our second graders became engineers faced with a motorized teeter-totter. It took the important character solving real life problems. The students learned the effects strengths of teamwork, curiosity and perseverance in water and wind have on our earth. The first few days of the order to complete the task. In addition, students had the unit focused on finding the best models to use for our in opportunity to create a 3D model, mosaic or car that they school erosion projects. We then tested our models to find could race down a track. In the end, each student created out which worked the best under the real life conditions. In a small figure that they got to take home. The students had teams of 3, our scientists had to choose their top 2 materials fun while learning at the same time! Thanks to W.E.S.T. for and build a design to stop the sand from eroding. We had a sponsoring this field trip. variety of designs and the students were able to test each. We then added a castle on their hill and tried to stop the erosion of the castle. As many of the engineers watched their design succeed, their cheers could be heard all around the halls. The culmination of our experiment allowed the students to reflect on their own designs and dream about making changes for the future. It was awesome to see how the students applied their learning in such a practical way!

Recorder Karate To earn their white belt in Recorder Karate, 3rd graders must read and play the notes “B” and “A” on their recorder, read and perform half notes, quarter notes, half rests, and quarter rests, understand and perform a multi-measure rest, and understand and perform a repeat sign! It takes a ton of character strengths to earn a white belt, including: Purpose, Bravery, Creativity, Hope/Optimism, Humility/Modesty (after they’ve earned it), Leadership, Open-Mindedness (to try something new), Perseverance, Perspective, Self Control and Teamwork!

4 February 2018 Onondaga Middle School

Students of the Month

November December 5th grade: Austin Getz has become a responsible and 5th grade: Emma Murphy is a very conscientious student. organized as a student. He is on task and truly displaying She is focused and very motivated in the classroom. She uses great effort in the classroom. her time well. Her friendly and polite disposition make her a very enjoyable student. 6th grade: Cade Caloia is kind, caring, responsible and respectful. He is always doing the right thing and doesn’t 6th grade: Molly Thompson is a very responsible girl in class hesitate to help his classmates out. Cade models the Positivity and always willing to help out a classmate when needed. Project character traits on a daily basis. It is obvious that, to She listens very intently, completes all assignments and gives Cade, Other People Definitely Matter! her best effort on every task she attempts. 7th grade: Chloe Ward is a polite, kind and hardworking 7th grade: Sean Stephenson is a responsible student, who student. She constantly goes above and beyond with always contributes in class discussions and works well with schoolwork and for others. others. 8th grade: Sofia Benderski is a great student and has a ton 8th grade: Robbie Phillips is a good student who works hard of school spirit! She is kind-hearted to others and accepting in class. He has a great sense of humor and makes it a point of everyone. to get along with everyone.

Are You a Teen Zone Saver? Onondaga Hill Middle School students are saving their money and taking advantage of our in-school banking program with Empower Federal Credit Union. Empower’s Teen Zone in-school banking program helps our students learn about the importance of saving. Every other Wednesday as students arrive for school, an Empower Federal Credit Union representative accepts students’ monetary deposits. Our Empower representative verifies all deposits and students receive special Teen Zone surprises to reward their positive saving habits. A receipt of their deposit is printed and mailed directly to home. Saving is important! If you would like your son or daughter to be a Teen Zone saver, please contact the main office for more information.

5 February 2018 Onondaga Hill Middle School

Positivity Project in the Art Class 6th Grade Art Gets a Little Messy

The 5th graders in Mrs. Feyerabend’s art classes have been Mrs. Feyerabend’s 6th grade classes have just finished making designing and building self-portrait “superhero” sculptures plaster masks, inspired by masks from around the world. The that exemplify the character traits of our Positivity Project. students applied plaster strips to a classmate’s face and then The students brainstormed possible ways to help humanity, the masks were built up into the desired designs. The artists using their “super powers” while keeping bravery, honesty used cardboard, aluminum foil and plaster to construct the and hope/optimism in mind. These creative artists used wire, 3D version of their plans. The masks were then painted and fabric, clay and paint to construct these wonderful artworks. embellished for a beautiful outcome. Shown here is Patrick Shown here with her superhero wire sculpture is Eva Tarolli. Sheridan plastering Vincent Amorese’s face.

Cultural Presentation on Italy

During IA, 7th graders, Charlotte Roth, Iris Markham and Katherine Bendall, shared their knowledge and experiences on the country of Italy to their fellow classmates. They spoke about many topics: holidays (Easter and Christmas), religion, foods (pasta and cheese), the Italian flag and it’s meaning, and famous landmarks (the Colesseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa). Iris has been to Italy in the past so she was able to tell us personal stories of her trip. In addition to seeing pictures of Italy, students also had the opportunity to eat Italian Butter Cake. Charlotte made these at home and they were very delicious. Some students even had seconds! Thank you Charlotte, Iris, and Katherine for sharing the Italian culture with us. Grazie!

6 February 2018 Onondaga Hill Middle School

Geography Bee

The Seikan Tunnel connects the island of Hokkaido with what other Japanese island? Brian Kenny and Alex Ososkalo, the 2 students who competed in the Championship Round of the 2018 National Geographic Geography Bee, both had the correct answer, which was Honshu. After a series of 3 questions, Brian Kenny was declared the OHMS school champion, and will now complete a written test to qualify for the State competition. Prior to the finals, a school-wide assessment was given, and the following nineteen students scored the highest for the right to compete in the final round. They were Vincent Amorese, Sydney Bistrovich, Travis Burkett, Mackenzie Caccamo, Cade Caloia, Danny Carkner, Bodie Centore, Nathan Donnelly, Phoebe Gumaer, Brian Kenny, Casey Knoll, Brady Mannion, Alvin Matthews, Clare McMahon, Sam Militello, A.J. Moore, Alex Ososkalo, Noah Rewakowski, and Jason Voltz. These students should be very proud OHMS is Filled With Hope of themselves as they all answered a variety of very “What is your Hope?” That was the question presented to challenging questions during the final rounds. Good our OHMS community. Our students and staff shared their luck to Brian as he continues on representing OHMS. “hopes” by participating in a community project ignited by our participation in the Positivity Project and the discussion of the character trait of Hope and Optimism. We are sure to Cherrydale Sale have a bright future with all of the insightful hopes shared Thank you to everyone who participated in the Cherrydale at OHMS! sale. The OHMS Parent Council was able to raise funds for our field trips, assemblies, dances, Moving Up Night, Bingo, etc. Thank you, Cathy Madigan and all the volunteers for your tireless work running the sale. Pictured here are some top sellers on their way to Pizza Hut for lunch.

7 February 2018 OHMS Honor Roll 2017-2018 Quarter 2

Grade 8 High Honor Allen, Brian Alexander Thornton, Lauryn Kathryn Vaughan, Abbey Adams, Alanna Michelle Allen, Corine Ceresa Townsend, Michael David Walker, Delaney Jean Albert, Nicolette Parody Battista, Kaylin Amanda Vanderhoff, Hailey J. Young, Devin Thomas Argentieri, Francesca Eade Bova, Daniel Paul Voltz, Jason Balduzzi, Sarah Marie Burdick, Tyson Douglas Walsh, Abigail Elizabeth Grade 7 Honor Benderski, Sofia Stefana Case, Amanda Mary Winkler, Grace Breason Alt, Leonard Bradley, William Theodore Castracane, Anthony Michael Zerrillo, Gianna Christine Angell, Jane Marie Burkett, Travis Michael Cook, Molly Katherine Antoine, Olivia Maive Cardoso, Isabella Grace Czyz, Sean Grade 7 High Honor BenYehuda, Ella Carkner, Daniel Jeffrey Dadey, Catherine Abdelfatah, Gisele Blount, Tatianna Carrock, Daniel Peter Dowd, Katherine Patricia Ajagbe, Oluwafeyisore Bryant, Keegan Michael Carroll, Delaney Rose Dubaniewicz, Alexandra Bealer, Morgan Sierra Buckman, Carter Leon Centore, Sofia Grace Frost, Evan Allen Bendall, Katherine Jill Carter, Ashley Knobel Colucci, Rachel Grooms, Riley Kathryn Bergett, Alexis Rose Clos, Mallory Margarete Dhamoon, Harsimran Gross, Dominic J. Bistrovich, Sydney Elise Colon, Gisselle Anais Eckert, Jillian Elizabeth Heffernan, Ryan Daniel Bleskoski, Julianne Terese Cominolli, Nathaniel Elias, Angelina Rose Huggins, Levon Bolesh, Ashley Susan Conley, Shannon Marie Formica, Charlotte Marilyn Johnson, Luke Patrick Caccamo, Mackenzie Erin Curtis, Julian Fountain, Kendall Marie Kilaru, Narmada Sai Centore, Bohdan Patrick Czaplicki, Kalista Jane Gangemi, Emily Jo Kirkby Jr., Rodney Cottrell, Abigail Mae Delia, George Gorman, Emma Kathryn Knoll, Charles James Cusimano, Zantana Lorraine Dennee, Bridgett Rose Gratien, Jonathan Daniel LaFex, Nicholas Delay, Kieran Michael Derrick, James Robert Greeson, Benjamin Robert Laufer, Nolan Daniel Donadio, Alexandra Dillabough, Karly Heinrich, Kate Rose Loose, Kassidy Rae Donnelly, Nathan Patrick Donegan, Ryan Flaherty Herrera, Mia Pilar Maglisco, Anthony J Feliu, Kaelin Grace Dwyer, Megan Hunter, Claire Terese Mahoney, Patrick Bernard Gilhooley, Rachel Louise Freeman, Alyvia Noelle-Joy Johnston, Hannah Rose Mesa-Espinosa, Angie Gonnella, Olivia Gilmartin, Luke Jones, Isabella Katherine Metzgar, Quinton Khan Goode, Aidan William Gluz, Elizabeth Aulina Kenny, Brian Anthony Moore, Anthony Heise, Mackenzie Grace Graf, Simon Michael Lyons, Lauren Elizabeth Moriarty, Megan Elise Holowinski, Olivia Marie Greeley, Emily Nicole MacCaull, Kyle Mulholland, Brandon Horner, Lizzie Gwilt, Julianna Rose Mahar, Liam Patrick Nizam, Arman Sami Hynes, Lee Michael Hagrman, Katelyn Anne Mannion, Brady O’Brien O’Hearn, Kyleigh Elizabeth Kelly, McKenna Eileen Hamlin, Aubrey James Mathews, Alvin Ososkalo, Alex Kinsella, Lilyanna Heagerty, Finnbarr McGlynn, Ella Marie Panek, Sebastian Klamm, Domenica Marie Houck, Natalia McMahon, Clare Caitlin Patrie, Colleen Theresa Lowery, Adelaide Margaret Kerr, Aiden Jay McQueeney, Julia Noel Pecheny, Natalia Lubel, Margaret Anna LoFaro, Nicole Miggiani, Abigail Chloe Pelsue, Matthew Thomas Markham, Iris Mary Martini, Garet Matthew Milham, Julia Pauline Phillips, Robert McQueeney, Lia Clare McKeon, Madison Rose O’Connell, Gracelyn Procopio, Nathan Donald Nowicki, Justin Jacob Militello, Samuel Ostuni, Jordyn Rae Rosati, Marisa Olivia Pawelczyk, Amanda Militi, Vittoria Pens, Quinn Maria Scheirer, Madison Arlene Polcaro, Elizabeth Naughton, Ryan Rewakowski, Noah Daniel Schoonmaker, Cole Robert Rogers, Sean Patrick Neuman, Dakota Dayhngher Rosenberger, Kyle Joseph Schwartz, Christopher Brian Rose, Kennedy Elizabeth Nicoll, Baillie Russell, Julia Marie Scott, Mia Sara Roth, Charlotte Ortiz, Manuel Sampo, Isabella Grace Small, Jack Charles Ryan, Aidan Christopher Osorio, Anthony Satalin, John Ryan Stanton, John Thomas Scrimale, Nicoletta Rose Pagano, Anthony Christopher Starowicz, Hannah Louise Thabet, Amin Snyder, Mary Katherine Piedmont, Aiden Allen Thayer, Hannah Rose Starowicz, Emmet Rizzo, Alaina Marie Grade 8 Honor Thomas, Ben Sener Stephenson, Sean Michael Roesch, Teresa Abedrabbah, Zarifeh Thornton, Aaron Patrick Stiner, Lucas Marcos Rosenberger, Anna Kerr Alberts, Alexandra Helene Thornton, Bridget Ann Taber, Bradyn Shea Savage, Luke James

8 February 2018 OHMS Honor Roll 2017-2018 Quarter 2

Grade 7 Honor Continued McClave, Miley Andra Burdick, Bryce Griffith Martin, Nathan Schmitz, Hannah Elizabeth McGlynn, Grace Elizabeth Carfagno, Sophia Ann Medeiros Jr., Steven John Sisson, Caitlin Kelly McMahon, Joseph John Cassoni, Allyssa Mueller, Elizabeth Joy Sondej, Andrew McPeak, Benjamin Alfred Clarry, Adam Paetow, Emma Terrinoni, Natalie Marie McPeak, Elizabeth Josephine Cottrell, Catherine Grace Pens, Grady Alwyn Thabet, Ilham Melvin, Margaret Ann Curley, Logan John Pettiford, Ni’Jhay Nichelle Thomas, Brady Charles Nagraj, Luciana Elizabeth Dabbiero, Joshua Anthony Phillips, Marissa Anne Valenza, Zachary Daniel O’Reilly, Andrew Pierce Dacko, Alexander Vladimir Raner, Tyler James Villa, Emma Panek, Augustine Darling, Damon Lukas Rinaldi, Emily Elizabeth Ward, Chloe Elizabeth Plochocki, Alexander DeSanto, Emma Sainsbury, Katelyn Rose Rewakowski, Mary Katherine Dimovski, Sofia Maria Sanborn, Kemery Elizabeth Grade 6 High Honor Robbins, Regan Elisabeth Edlund, Shamus Vincent Schneider, Brynn Battista, Megan Elizabeth Rogers, Kathleen Margaret Enriquez, Grace Isabel Sexton, Keegan Parker Borne, Gavin Reed Roth, Helaina Elizabeth Etoll, Owen Charlie Sheridan, Patrick Thomas Caloia, Cade Anthony Smithers, Samuel Thomas Evans, Rachel Maffei Sherwood, Ryan Matthew Campanella, Jack Salvatore Spasevski, Gianna Isabella Falcone, Taylor Kathleen Shewchuk, Lucas Isaac Carroll, Alden Stiner, Mia Stephanie Finnerty II, Sean P. Smyth, Shay Thomas Cognato, Nina Grace Stiner, William Patrick Gacek, Chloe Genevieve Sparks, Julia Marie DeMore, Charles Terek, Julianna Marie Gray, Gracelyn Spencer, Taylor Anna Deno, Peyton James Thompson, Molly Katharine Hogan, Jameson Patrick Stanton, Jane Catherine Formica, Lauren Elizabeth Tjaden, Hannah Lynn Johnson, Isabella Marie Suddaby, Jackson William Goodness, Hannah Grace Van Epps, Jack Brendan Johnston, Brendan Augustine Taylor, Veronica Gratien, Joshua Daniel Young, Isabel Kleberg IV, David Dean Thomas, A’my Uday Gross, Adriana Jane Young, Liliana Kleberg, Elena Rose Thornton, Ellie Grace Kaczor, Carrie Grace Zollo, Lauren Marie Knoll, Caroline Olivia Walsh, Maggie Knohl, Caitlyn Frances Kurgan, Michael Albert Walters, Ava Madison Knohl, Connor Anthony Grade 6 Honor Langdon, Kameron Joseph White, Azaria Kohanski, Morgan Emily Alfieri, Madeleine Mae Lasher, Ava Mary Wilsch, Emma Kathleen Lancette, Alison Taylor Allahar, Gabrielle Leonardo, Isabel Christine Zema, Rose Marie Lopez, Cameron James Allen, Bridget Claire MacLachlan, Nathan Willard Madigan III, Michael Francis Amorese, Vincent Stefan Mahoney, Rosemary Mahar, Owen Michael Andrella, Kyle Andrew Maines, Owen Daniel

PBL Package Project Upcoming Teen Book Fest Recently, Mrs. Stanton’s/Miss Morrell’s science classes We’re excited to share that students from Westhill High engaged in a PBL project to design a package for future School and Onondaga Hill Middle school will be hitting delivery by drone. Using the scientific method and the road again this year as they travel to the Rochester Teen engineering principals, students designed, tested and revised Book Festival this May. It will be their 4th time attending this prototypes to create efficient designs. Students incorporated incredible event held at Nazareth College. This experience scientific knowledge of Newton’s Laws of Motion, gravity and offers our students the opportunity to connect with many air resistance to build competitive designs. In Mrs. Prince’s award-winning authors. Our students and staff have been ELA class, the students wrote persuasive letters to Amazon busy reading these authors’ books and they can’t wait to meet engineers explaining their designs and asking Amazon to them in person. If you have a student that is in 7th-12th grade choose their designs in future research. The experience was and they would like to join us, it’s not too late. Just have them a huge success. Mrs. Stanton’s/Miss Morrell’s science classes contact Mrs. Fenner at the WHS library or Ms. Feeney at the would like to thank Mr. Kevin Fallis, owner of the Dewitt UPS OHMS library for more information. A big thanks to Mrs. store, for donating supplies to the project. Karen McPeak for submitting this grant and to the Westhill Educational Foundation for supporting it.

9 February 2018 Onondaga Hill Middle & Westhill High Schools

Author to Visit OHMS We are so excited to announce that author Alan Gratz will be visiting our school on May 21st this year! Alan Gratz is a New York Times bestselling author of many award-winning books for young readers. His book, Refugee, was recently named to the New York Times Notable Middle Grade Children’s Books of 2017. This book also won the Sydney Taylor Award for 2018. Refugee is a gripping tale of three young teens: Joseph, a Jewish boy in the 1930’s; Isabel, a Cuban girl in 1994 and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015. This story will leave you on the edge of your seat as you follow their harrowing journeys in search of refuge. There are some of his books available for borrowing at the OHMS library, and we would also like to give our students the opportunity buy his books before the visit. If you would like to purchase one of his books for your student, the order forms will be available in their homeroom and on the OHMS library website. This awesome opportunity is being supported by a Westhill Educational Foundation Grant. Let’s get reading!

All County Honors Five Westhill High School 9th grade instrumental music students were selected to the Onondaga County Music Educators’ Association Senior High All County festival ensembles, and performed in these ensembles on January 26 and 27 at Eagle Hill Middle School. Raeann Curley (Clarinet) and Emily Madigan (French Horn) represented Westhill in the Junior High All County Orchestra and Angelo Carr (Trombone), Vincent Tarolli (Trombone), and Colin Walker (Bassoon) performed in the Junior High All County Concert Band. Seven Westhill High School band students were selected to the Onondaga County Music Educators’ Association Senior High All County festival (grades 10-12), that was to be held January 12 and 13 at Liverpool High School; unfortunately, a winter storm canceled the rehearsals and performance. Despite not performing, we are so proud of our students for making the All County Rosters. Congratulations to Shannon Celeste (Euphonium), Jacob Fricano (Alto Saxophone), Alaina Kenny (Flute), Grace Lesselroth (Piccolo), Natalie Lyons (Trumpet), Zach MacCollum (Percussion), and Emily O’Reilly (French Horn) on your honor! These students were selected from hundreds of auditioning musicians from all across Onondaga County.

Media Marketing Program On January 17, Westhill High School senior, Alex Ladstatter, was on the air at WCNY’s Travel Auction. He provided viewers with information on trips that were auctioned up to the highest bidder. The proceeds went to support public television. Alex is currently a student in the Media Marketing Program in collaboration with WCNY and New Visions.

10 February 2018 Westhill High School

Young Musicians Project

On January 24, more than 40 Westhill instrumental music department eighth and band students from OHMS and WHS traveled to Liverpool High School to perform as a part of the Young Musicians Project, sponsored by the Central Winds Music Educators’ Wind Ensemble. Our Westhill students were joined by other student-musicians from the Liverpool, West Genesee, Oswego, Fulton, Phoenix, Fayetteville-Manlius and Cicero-North Syracuse music programs and masterclass teachers and conductors from the Westhill, Oneida, East Syracuse-Minoa, Fulton, Fayetteville-Manlius, Liverpool, Syracuse City and Phoenix school districts. Our students rehearsed in like-instrument chamber ensemble masterclasses (flute, clarinet, double reed, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba/euphonium, horn, and percussion ensembles), in large instrument family ensembles (brass/percussion ensemble and woodwind ensemble) and performed a concert for a great crowd of family and friends at the end of the evening. Westhill teacher, Mrs. Erin Tapia, coached the Flute Ensemble and conducted the Woodwind Ensemble. We are so proud of our musicians for their hard- work, beautiful playing and leadership throughout the evening, all while proudly representing Westhill!

Community Compassion Over winter break, Character Education members (Ahlam Thabet, Annie Fitzgerald, Paige Agostini, Sana Nizam, Lauren Holstein, Liz Kessler, Hannah Abraham, Amani Abraham, Lennah Abraham, Grace McMahon, Mr. McMahon and Advisor Mrs. Weinsztok) delivered winter clothing donations to newly settled refugees at Community Care of Syracuse. Our hearts were filled with joy as we helped suit community members with the 200 winter coats that were collected! All 4 schools participated in this collection, and as a result, we delivered 9 industrial sized bags filled with coats, hats, socks, mittens and boots. A special thank you to Mrs. Burrows and the OHMS Student Council for taking this on as a special task. In the past decade, Syracuse has welcomed nearly 10,000 refugees from all over the world. Most resettled refugees arrive with the bare necessities, which likely won’t include appropriate winter clothing. It was apparent from the smiles on their faces that they truly appreciated our help. Our initiative to help others extends behind the walls of our school. “We rise by lifting others.”- Robert Ingersoll

Community Care of Syracuse operates every Saturday from 12-2 pm, located next to the North Side Learning Center at 501 Park Street. All donations (clothes, toys, furniture, appliances, mattresses, etc.) are accepted. Pick up can also be arranged. For more information please contact: Ellie Abraham at: [email protected].

11 February 2018 WHS Honor Roll 2017-2018 Quarter 2

Grade 12 Niezabytowski, Cal Michael Kane, Jessica Joan Durand, Ryan Jay Alcaro, Timothy James O’Reilly, Megan Rivet Kelly, Quinn Conall Falcone, Stephanie Marie Bardenett McDowell, Luke Owens, Zachary Michael King, Nathan Howard Ferrara, Michael Patrick Bleskoski, David Edward Pirong Jr., Richard Daniel Krahling, Caitlyn Victoria Fountain, Spencer Francis Bobbett, Mary (Molly) Jane Puglisi, Luke Emmet Lougen, Danielle Andrea Fricano, Jacob Steven Bryant, Emma Kaitlin Ringwood, Emma Claudine MacCaull, Kendra Marie Fricano, Nathan Lawrence Carrock, Emma Winifred Robb, Cailey Loren Malone, Carmen Jared Frost, Sophia Ilene Celeste, Shannon Margaret Sgroi, Sophia Mary Martin, Mackenzie Maureen Galante, Sara Marie Centore, Noah Henry Smith, Taylor Marie Mathews, Anila Geer, Reilly Erwin Clancy, John Allen St. Amour, Amanda Brooke McCloat, Thomas Michael Gere, Jenna Conan IV, Donald Francis Ten Eyck, Tyler Timothy McPeak, David Joseph Gibson, Mary Louise Coolican, Noelle Marie VanBuren, Samantha Fall Milham, Brandon Alexander Gilhooley, Rebecca Sue Costello, Brian Andrew Vigliotti, Angela Marie Miller, Caroline Ann Grabda, Christopher Costello, Christopher John Walker, Donovan William Nowicki, Madelyn Savannah Heffernan, Ashley Nicole Cunningham, Zierra Watt, Evan Daniel Rewakowski, Brendan James Helfeld, Benjamin Dadey, Sean Patrick Zawadzki, Edward Rey, Nico Carmine Holstein, Lauren Elizabeth Delano, Margret Anne Rey, Olivia Margaret Hunt, Margaret Fitzgi Derrick, Cassandra Leigh Grade 11 Robb, Liam Jonathan Hunter, William Daniel Diefendorf, Leah Marie Adams, Stephen Thomas Roberts, Jacob Douglas Kelly, Kevin Allen Dorfman, Hannah Elizabeth Antonacci, Jacqueline Taylor Robinson, Adam Nicholas Kessler, Elizabeth Anne Durand, Julia Erin Argentieri, Camille Ann Roesch, Daniel Patrick Kinney, Garvin Thomas Dwyer, Kevin Patrick Bistrovich, Justin Patrick Russell, Lauren Maureen Knapp, Jack William Eassa, Benjamin Neil Blossey, Walker Cole Salanger, Lauryn Anne Larrabee, Jenna Kathryn Elmer, Morgan Maureen Brown, Bianca Tiara Adriana Shampine, Emma Rose Lasher, Julia Estelle Feliu, Alexander William Caloia, Dino (DJ) Joseph Shattell, Jeremy Robert Lesselroth, Grace Ann Felter, Liam Andrew Caron, Kevin Jacob Spinek, Shannon Nolan Lyons, Allison Mary Fergot, Samuel Devlin Case, Anthony James Stensland, Grace Eleanor MacBain, Scott Matthew Gacek, Paige Alexandra Cassidy, Ariel M Thomson, Aubrey Michaela MacCollum, Zachary James Geer III, John Stuart Chaddock, Thomas Henry Usev, Andon Toni Mahoney, Alice Margaret Grabda IV, John Francis Coats, Megan Christine Waleski, Maya Rose Mannion, Quinn Patricia Griffin, Matthew James Coman, Patrick Thomas Washburn, Daniel William Marshall, Lauren Elizabeth Gwilt, Jonathan Robert Coolican, Haylei Marybeth Watts, Imani Ane Masterpole, Ellie May Helfeld, Kayla Diane Corning, Andrew Matthew Wiezalis, Ashley Elizabeth McIntyre, Caitlyn Kirkpatrick Hisert, Matthew Carl Cortez, Camryn Ashleigh McMahon, Grace Helen Hoyne, Owen Michael Cunningham, Elana Zonea’ Grade 10 McNitt, Riley Jordan Jones, Madeleine Olivia Czyz, Joseph Walker Aboushanab, Amal McPeak, Eamon Andrew Karleski, Katelyn Ann Daigneau, Elena Lorene Abraham, Moneer Dean McQueeney, Aline Nicole Kelly, Patrick Lundy Dashley, Samuel Logan Ajagbe, Oluwafeyisayo Miggiani, Josiah Ethan Kenny, Alaina Catherine DeMatties, Noah Robert Amaya, Adam Anthony Moran, Mackenzie Rose Kenyon, Mackenzie Matthew Dhamoon, Jaideep S. Bendall, Lauren Elizabeth Murphy, Ryan Rebecca Lantinga, Abigail Virginia Edgar, Abigail Jean Bogan, Phillip Mason Nizam, Sana Noor Larrabee, Brooke Ann Etoll, Chatarina Quinn Bradley, Jackson Thomas O’Hearn, Trevor Daniel Lasher, Katherine Brianna Gasky, Jack Michael Broader, Maeve Caitlin O’Reilly, Emily Brennon Laszlo, Michael David Gedney, Montanna Patton Bryant, Rusden Patrick Olesh, Yuliya Lavigne, Isabella Rhyse Gilmartin, Ryan Patrick Cannucciari, Arden Rose Patrie, Shawn Michael Lesselroth, Kathryn Brenna Graves, Sydney Lee-Ann Carroll, Mikayla Noelle Peck, Caitlyn Marie Lyons, Natalie Claire Hart, Sydney Meris Coman, Thomas Kevin Prebish, Ian David Markham, Clayton John Heinrich, Brigid Walsh Cundall, Geoffrey Robert Puglisi, Kyle Bernard Marshall, Joshua Anthony Herne, Adam Robert Daniul, Rachel Marie Redmond, Megan Alanna Matukas, Owen Patrick Hofmann, Alyssa Marie Davis, William Demperio Remillard, Will Clemo McAnaney, Maura Rose Hurteau, Claire Derrick, Chelsea Lynn Ricks, Janae Michelle Mikus, Haley Anne Hynes, Zoe Marie Domanski, Alyssa Rose Rolince, Ryan Charles

12 February 2018 WHS Honor Roll 2017-2018 Quarter 2

Grade 10 continued Bealer, Madison Jean Griffin, Myles Alexander Rinaldi, Hailey Marie Romeo, Nina Rose BenYehuda, Boaz Grooms, Griffin Richard Robb, Ava Kathleen Rudnick, Ciarra Michelle Bergett, Luke Jeffrey Herne, Daniel Steven Robbins, Makenna Elise Satalin, Meghan Teresa Blossey, Emma Margaret Hunt, James Edward Rubino, Christian James Savage, Michael Patrick Bobbett, Jack Stewart King, Benjamin John Rubino, Sophia Rose Schwartz, Sarah Catherine Bolesh, Olivia Kathleen Langdon, Sophie V. Ryan, Maeve Janice Sexton, Brianna Odell Britt, Michael Philip LaParne, Katherine Grace Shanahan, Madison Reilly Sheridan, Hannah Riley Caron, Sophia Terese LaVeck, Jade Lynn Tarolli, Vincent Matthew Sheridan, Sarah Mae Carr, Angelo Carroccia Locke, Kassadi Terrinoni, Ashley Rose Smolen, Victoria Rose Centore, Henry Joseph Lougen, Justin James Thomas, Madison Alexis Sullivan, Molly Grace Clancy, Ryan Michael Madigan, Emily Drew Thomas, Myshaun Myron Thabet, Ahlam Clayton, Kyle Thomas Malone, Cristian Michael VanBuren, Matthew Jeffrey Vaughan, Katherine Mary Curley, Raeann Brooke Markham, Ella Marie Vigliotti, Andrea Lynn Wheelden, Madelyn D’Agostino, Hannah Grace McMahon, Maggie Rose Walker, Colin Patrick Delano, William Carl McPeak, Katherine Anne Wiezalis, Amanda Kelly Elizabeth Grade 9 Dorfman, Cassie Grace Mechowski, Emma Kelly Wilsch, Mairead Norine Agostini, Paige Elizabeth Felter, Aidan Thomas Niezabytowski, Cameron Wisner, Taryn Anne Alam, Nailah Felter, Tess Elizabeth Nowicki, Kylie Sierra Yeates, Jack William Banga, Harshdeep Singh Fitzgerald, Anne Kate Powers, Jackson Lewis Zawadzki, Jake Evan Barcza, Rylee Madison Graves, Kelsey Leann Raus, Emma Elizabeth Zollo, Brooke Olivia

Academic Decathlon By Jake Czaplicki On January 20, 2018, Westhill High School hosted the United States Academic Decathlon regional competition with four teams in attendance. All four teams, Westhill, Tully, West Genesee and Cazenovia, took a series of seven tests in seven different subject areas: math, science, literature, music, art, economics and social science, along with SuperQuiz, very similar to Final Jeopardy but in many rounds. This year’s overall theme for the Decathlon was Africa, and the novel every student had to read was Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Westhill had several team members win individual awards. Medalists include: John Clancy (12) with a gold medal in social science and literature; Victoria Smolen (10) with a gold medal in literature, art and science along with a silver metal in math and literature; Danielle Lougen (11) with a bronze in social science; Zierra Cunningham (12) with a bronze in literature; Cami Cortez (11) with a silver in math; Annie Fitzgerald (9) with a silver in economics; Jake Czaplicki (11) with a silver in music; David Carpenter (11) with a gold in science and a bronze in social science; and Mackenzie Moran (10) with a bronze medal in literature and science. Brooke Larrabee (12), Margaret Hunt (10), James Hunt (9), Paige Agostini (9), and Quinn Etoll (11) also competed in the competition and contributed to Westhill’s 1st place victory. The team will be competing in the State competition at SUNY Brockport on February 24, hoping to pull out a win and be able to represent New York State for the National Competition in Frisco, Texas. Good luck Westhill!

13 February 2018 Westhill High School

Surprise Package from Belgian Students Martin Scores 1,000 Points

In celebration of “Saint Nicolas”, a holiday celebrated On January 22, junior, Mackenzie Martin, scored her 1,000 on December 6 and also known as “le Petit Noël”, our career point against the Mustangs of Marcellus. She is Belgian friends sent us a package of goodies. Students got the 12th female player at Westhill to reach this to sample “laquements”, a waffle-crêpe type of specialty outstanding mark in her career, following her sister Delaney, from the Liège region. We are looking forward to meeting a 2016 graduate. Mackenzie is a four-year participant at the the Belgian students and teachers at the end of April. Many varsity level who entered her junior season with 836 points. Westhill students have already been paired with their Belgian Mackenzie is a two-sport athlete at Westhill, and is a major correspondents. If your family would like to participate, contributor on both the and basketball teams. we still need about ten host families. The dates are April Congratulations, Mackenzie! 28 (evening) until May 2 (morning). Please contact Mme Amerault our M. Zimmerman if you are interested.

Coolican Wins Steeplechase Frassica Recognized

Haylei Coolican finished strong at the New Balance Games On January 28 at the Turning held at the Armory Track and Field Center in New York City. Stone Resort and Casino, the She placed first in the mile steeplechase event with a time of Central New York Chapter 5:42.11. Haylei, a junior, is a three-sport athlete at Westhill of the National Football participating in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track. Foundation and College Hall of Fame honored senior, Corey Frassica. Corey, center and linebacker for the Warriors, was awarded a $500 scholarship for his academic and athletic accomplishments throughout his football career. Congratulations, Corey!

14 February 2018 Westhill District News

Save the Date Senior Citizens’ Dinner & Concert featuring live music by Westhill Jazz Bands & The Central Winds Jazz Ensemble

Westhill senior citizens are invited to the 40th annual Senior Citizens’ Dinner and Concert on Wednesday, April 11 at Westhill High School. Senior citizens will enjoy a free complimentary dinner organized by the Westhill High School instrumental music department with assistance from parents and student-musician volunteers. The dinner begins at 6pm in the Westhill High School cafeteria. Complimentary tickets for Westhill senior citizens may be picked up at local senior centers or the Westhill High School main office.

Following the dinner, everyone is encouraged to attend the jazz concert held in Haws Auditorium at Westhill High School. The concert will start at 7pm and will feature scholastic performances by the Onondaga Hill Middle School and Westhill High School jazz bands. The concert will conclude with a spectacular performance featuring the newly formed big band, Central Winds Jazz Ensemble. Thank you to the Westhill Educational Foundation for sponsoring the Central Winds Jazz Ensemble artists-in-residence clinic taking place during the school day on April 11 in addition to the much anticipated evening performance. Mark your calendars and join us for this fantastic celebration of music in our community! Pictured is the 2017 Senior Citizens’ Concert at Westhill High School featuring The Central New York Jazz Orchestra. Transportation to Nonpublic Schools Following the guidelines of Section 3635 of New York State Education Law, the Westhill Central School District is advising the parents of students seeking transportation to a nonpublic school that a written request must be submitted to the Westhill Board of Education by April 1st of the preceding year. New residents may submit their request after the April 1st deadline, but must do so within thirty days after establishing residence in the district. The school board may refuse to grant a late transportation request where additional expenses and new transportation arrangements would be necessary. A formal transportation request form may be received directly from the nonpublic school at the time of enrollment and must be completed and received at the Westhill Central School District prior to April 1, 2018. On days in which public schools are scheduled to be closed, in accordance with the Westhill school district calendar, the district is not obligated to transport to the nonpublic schools. Under no circumstances may transportation be provided on legal holidays or Saturdays.

Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for 2017-2018 of the school buildings, concession stand, and bus garage of the Westhill Central School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the district office located at Walberta Park Elementary School, 400 Walberta Road, Syracuse, NY 13219 for inspection by all interested persons.

15 February 2018 Non-profit Organization BOARD OF EDUCATION U.S. Postage PAID Westhill Central School District Permit No. 3523 400 Walberta Road Syracuse, New York Syracuse, New York 13219-2214

BOARD OF EDUCATION Lisa M. O’Reilly, President Roseanne Scrimale, Vice President James K. Wickersham Andrew Starowicz The Westhill Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, sex or race in Patrick Cassidy its employment practices or educational programs. Westhill2018-2019 District News Budget Information

March 26, 2018...... School Budget Information Session in the WHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm April 5, 2018...... Absentee Ballot applications available in the District Office April 16, 2018...... Tentative date for 2018-2019 budget adoption April 16, 2018...... Board of Education candidate petitions due in the District Office (One Board of Education seat: James Wickersham whose term will expire on June 30, 2018) April 27, 2018...... Budget newsletter is mailed to district residents May 8, 2018...... Public Budget Hearing in the WHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm May 8, 2018...... Deadline to request an Absentee Ballot Application be sent by mail May 15, 2018...... Deadline to return completed Absentee Ballot Application by 5:00 pm May 15, 2018...... Budget Vote/Board of Education Election in WHS Auditorium Foyer from 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

As stipulated by NYS Law, the following qualifications MUST be met, without exception, in order to cast a vote:

1. You MUST be a citizen of the United States. 2. You MUST be at least 18 years of age. 3. You MUST be a resident of the district for at least 30 days prior to May 15, 2018.