Whitesville Central School Blue Jay By-Line December 2019/January 2020 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK WCS, Empowering Learners to Lead, Innovate and Communicate Homecoming Dance A message from Superintendent Emery... Let’s talk sports, specifically basketball. Our Athletic Director, Mr. Rawady, works diligently to build a schedule for practices and games to fit our District’s needs and expectations. Our coaches spend countless hours practicing, scouting the competition and reflecting on their team’s play to grow our students to be the best they can be. Our student athletes give all they can to do their best while balancing schoolwork, home life, working and playing basketball. With that being said, let us support our school by coming to the games to lift up our AD, coaches and athletes! Let’s be LOUD, PROUD and POSITIVE in all we do and say at all WCS games! Thank you! Our Senior Citizen Concert set for December 13th is growing! This year it will be our Senior Citizen and Grandparent Concert and Luncheon. If you have a grandchild in Kindergarten through 5th grade and/or a Whitesville Senior Citizen, please join us for a WCS magical treat. See the flyer in this By-Line for more information. To keep up to date on what is happening at Whitesville Central School, please visit our website and follow up on Twitter. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Tammy M. Emery A message from Principal McNeely... Just a reminder as basketball season is here, please park in the marked parking spaces only. Fire lanes must be kept clear in both the entrance and exit in the front parking lot. Also, smoking and tobacco use is not allowed on school property. Our elementary students are working on Self-Awareness and Self-Management to reduce stress and anxiety all while getting to know ourselves better. Ask them for some tips this holiday season! ☺ We also held a family dinner and movie night on November 8th. Thank you to everyone that came out and enjoyed the movie Brave with us. The parent portal is now available with an app! Please check our website for instructions on how to get connected. We continue to offer the after school study hall for 6-12th grade students, from 3:15-4:15, Monday through Thursday. Any students in need of extra time for homework are encouraged to stay after to take advantage of this time. Our students helped with Make a Difference Day in October raking leaves and washing windows! We are appreciative of our community and love being able to come together to give back. Your participation in this day helps us reinforce great work ethics in our future generations. Thank you, and we look forward to next year! I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming basketball games, and holiday activities. Please stop by to say hello. WHITESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL 2019-20 1st QUARTER HIGH HONOR ROLL (95%+) Grade 12: Katelyn Barney, Naomi Buchholz, Chloe Norton, Sydney Tubbs Grade 11: Paige Chase, Caleb Cutler, Jessica Erdmann, Scott (Matt) Garis III, Jonathan Lewis, Ian Middaugh, Katelyn Pensyl, Rachel Jackson Grade 9: Kennedy Bledsoe, Gabriella Hall, Vanessa Hall, Aislinn Hamilton, Brynn Scholl Grade 8 Holden Matteson Grade 7: Eli Barney, Olivia Buchholz, Katrina Lewis, Graci Lewis-Ellison, Quinn Schultz HONOR ROLL (90% - 94.99%) Grade 12: Karrie Button Grade 11: Hunter Bells, Serina Button, Colby Gaines, Brendal Jackson Grade 10: Zoey Lee, Gretta Tubbs, Randa Waite, Grade 8: Grace Fry, Debra Gullett. Wyatt Hamilton, Alexys Palmatier, Hannah Ritter Grade 7: Holden Elliott, Mia Kio, Jack Lee, Grade 6: Morrigan Hixson, Skyler Orpet, Kenton Shultz, Olivia Waters MERIT ROLL (85% - 89.99%) Grade 12: Nicholas Billings, Brianne Cavanaugh, Mackinze Delill, Dominic Reisman, Robert Whitesell Grade 11: Christopher Gullett, Arianna Harrison, Jesse Pensyl, Chelsie Reisman Grade 10: Dylan Acor, Serena Ainsworth, Jordan Buchholz, Troy Cogar, Carter Coppini, Lucas Erdmann, Tyler Lewis, Spencer Mattison, Conner Phillips, Skylar Totten, Justin Waters Grade 9: Gavin Cutler, Kalin Elliott, Christopher Estep, Kaylee Hunt Grade 8: Nolen Smith Grade 7: Gage Hall, Bella Pepiciello, Oliver Smith Grade 6: Ciarra Delill, Matthew Ritter, Jozelyn Sutton BOCES HONOR ROLL HIGH HONOR HONOR Serina Button Carpentry and Construction Trades 1 Nicholas Billings Criminal Justice 2 Mackinze Delill Natural Resources 2 Andrew Boyd Welding Metal Fabrication 1 Jonathan Lewis Natural Resources 1 Kendra Stebbins Media Communications Tech 2 Brendal Jackson Criminal Justice 1 Thomas Dubois Natural Resources 2 Katelyn Pensyl Criminal Justice 1 Joshua Fugatt Natural Resources 2 Robert Whitesell Welding Metal Fabrication 2 Joseph Button Media Communications Tech 1 Jesse Pensyl Welding Metal Fabrication 1 EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING LIST 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 also encouraged to have a plan in place should students be dismissed early. When it is necessary to delay school opening, close school or dismiss early, the following TV and radio stations will be contacted: Channel 7 TV WKBW AM Buffalo Channel 4 TV WIVB AM Buffalo 103.5 FM WJQZ, Wellsville 790 AM WLSV, Wellsville 101.9 FM WZKZ, Wellsville 95.7 FM WPIG, Olean 1450 AM WHDL, Olean 105.3 FM WKPQ, Hornell 1320 AM WHHO, Hornell 92.1 FM WCKR, Hornell 1480 AM WLEA, Hornell SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE NEWS: REMINDERS TO SENIORS Seniors are reminded to bring a copy of college acceptance letters and scholarship offers to the guidance office. Students and parents should apply for financial aid as soon as possible. You must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive federal student aid. The FAFSA is also required for most state and institutional financial aid opportunities. Financial aid offices use information from the FAFSA to determine if you are eligible to receive federal student aid from grants, loans and work-study programs. You may file your FAFSA electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov. CLASS OF 2019 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES Don’t miss out on these scholarships! If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please stop in the guidance office. January 10th - New York Credit Union Association Scholarship: The New York Credit Union Association awards scholarships to be paid jointly to the student and educational institution. The applicant must be a member in good standing of a New York credit union who meets all of the following criteria: a college-bound senior, attending college in the Fall of 2019, will be enrolled in either a two- or four-year college. Applications are available in the guidance office. January 28th - Western New York Safety Conference, Inc. Scholarship: The Board of the Western New York Safety Conference is offering college scholarships of up to $1,500 to qualified high school students. An essay on the importance of occupational safety & health is required. Applications are available in the guidance office. February 4th - Allegany County Area Foundation Dollars for Scholars: The Allegany County Area Foundation has renewed its affiliation with the Dollars for Scholars Program. All of the scholarship information and the online scholarship application may be found at: www.alleganycountyareafoundation.dollarsforscholars.org. February 31st - Elks Legacy Award: Eligibility requirements for this scholarship are: college-bound high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elks. Applicants will compete against other children and grandchildren from the state of their sponsoring Elks Lodge. The applicant will be judged on the core values of the Elks National Foundation: knowledge, charity, community service and integrity. For details, visit: enf.elks.org/leg. February 1 - Character Excellence Scholarship: The Character Council of WNY and Harvest Time Partners are pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships to college or trade school bound seniors who exemplify character in their daily lives. Students must be a current resident of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, or Wyoming counties to be considered. For further information and applications, please visit: www.charactercouncilwny.org. February 1 - Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship: This is a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Zonta Club of Olean, NY. The program goal is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, and dedication to the advancement of the status of women. Applications are available in the guidance office. February 15 - National Co-op Scholarship Program: To qualify for this scholarship program, students must: have a cumulative high school average of 90 or better, apply for admission for the 2019-2020 academic year at institution(s) you select on the scholarship application, and meet other merit scholarship criteria as established by the institution(s) selected on the application. To complete the application online, please visit: www.waceinc.org. March 10th – A-1 Auto Transport Annual Scholarship: Eligibility includes any current, full-time, part-time student of an accredited institute, must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must write an essay/article to: [email protected] along with full name, contact info, and school they will be attending. See website for typical topics that essay could include. March 16 - ServU Smart Saver Award: ServU Credit Union Smart Savers Award is an award of $500. The applicant must be a graduating senior planning to attend a two- or four-year college in the Fall of 2019, GPA of 75-90%, and a ServU Credit Union member. Applications are available in the guidance office. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please stop in the guidance office. Whitesville Central School Health Office I need to stay home from school if… I have a I am I have I have a I have an I have I have the fever vomiting diarrhea rash eye been to flu infection the Doctor/ hospital Temp of Within past Within past Body rash Redness, Hospital stay, Achy body, pain, tiredness, 100.0 or 24 hours.