October 16, 2015
Wheatland-Chili Central
Schools
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Music Department News
The school year has been off to a great start and the music department has hit the ground running. Here are some dates that our high school students will be out singing with the community.
On October 17, four of our choir students will be participating in Monroe Community College's first annual High School Honors Choir. They will sing with a world-renowned conductor and other students from the community. This is an all-day event, in which students will be rehearsing and learning about the composers. A free concert to the public begins at 7:30 p.m. This is a concert you won't want to miss. In December, our students will be participating in the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) Holiday Pops High School Chorale for the second year. This event has multiple dates, posted below. This is a lovely family holiday event; Santa even makes an appearance. The students love seeing the support of staff, parents, and community members. Thanks for all your support of the music department.
RPO PERFORMANCES
December 17 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Performance – Kodak Hall December 18 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Performance – Kodak Hall December 19 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Performance – Kodak Hall December 19 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Performance – Kodak Hall December 20 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Performance – Kodak Hall December 20 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Performance – Kodak Hall
Fall Sports Teams Honor Their Seniors
The end of the regular fall sports season is rapidly coming to a close, and with it comes a celebration of our seniors in each sport. The Girls’ Varsity Soccer team held its Senior Night on Friday, October 9. The team honored its nine seniors by sharing memories, future plans, and soccer highlights from their careers as Wildcats. The Boys’ Varsity Soccer team also held a Senior Night recently, honoring its seven seniors on Wednesday, October 14. The Cross Country team will honor its seniors at its last home meet of the season on Tuesday, October 20 at Oatka Creek Park, and Volleyball will honor its seniors on Thursday, October 22 in a regular season match against Oakfield-Alabama.
Winter Sports Information Night
All athletes and parents are invited to our first annual Winter Sports Information Night on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the MS/HS gym. Any student-athlete interested in Varsity Competitive Cheerleading or Swimming, or interested in JV or Varsity Boys or Girls Basketball should plan to attend. Coaches will be at the meeting as well. The purpose of the night is to check for current physicals, complete
Genesee Region Players of the Week
Several Wildcat athletes have been named as Genesee Region Player of the Week this season. These include:
For week ending September 21, 2015
Boys’ Soccer—Ian Hagadorn for scoring three goals in a win against Kendall
with the last goal being in the second overtime for a win.
Cross Country—Senior Alex Hogue
For week ending October 3, 2015
Girls’ Soccer—Senior Lexi Combs, forward/midfielder scored a goal in each
of three wins in a week and played brilliantly on the field, distributing the ball skillfully.
Superintendent’s Conference Day a Huge Success
The Superintendent’s Conference Day held on October 9provided an opportunity for teachers to come together to gain important professional development centered on student learning. Teachers at the
secondary building read articles on the importance of explicit vocabulary instruction as well as had the chance to share instructional practices pertaining to content-specific and academic vocabulary. The afternoon provided further opportunity for teachers to work on and develop Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) as part of the school’s continuous improvement process centered on student growth. Many teachers reported to
administration that the day was an excellent opportunity to hone their craft.
Middle/High School Host Parent Curriculum Night
On Wednesday, October 7, the secondary building hosted a Parent Curriculum Night designed for parents to come in to see the building, meet teachers, and learn about academic offerings. About 100
parents were in attendance and many commented on how well the night flowed. Among the activities was the opportunity for parents to learn about and register their student for Dual Credit opportunities that exist through a partnership with Monroe Community College. Registered students earn both high school and college credit at a significantly reduced rate. The school looks forward to continued
feedback on the evening so that the event next year is even better.
Join Us for Parent Universities
In response to your interest in learning about current topics, we are continuing to offer Parent Universi-ty workshops this school year. On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, Debra Ortiz-Pardi from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will present on the topic of “Keeping Children Safer on the Internet.” This workshop is from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the T. J. Connor Cafetorium. More infor-mation about the session is included in this Electronic Newsletter.
We also encourage you to join us on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, for a discussion of “Understanding and Coping with Anxiety.” Orlee Stekel-Perna, LCSW-R, clinical social worker with training and experi-ence in family therapy and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, and traumatic experiences, will present on the issue of anxiety. She will discuss the complex issue of anxiety and how it impacts people’s lives. This workshop will occur in the Middle/High School Library with separate sessions for parents of students in grades K-6 (6:00 – 7:00 p.m.) and 7-12 (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.). Childcare is available for these wonderful opportunities.
Kindergarten Visits Stokoe Farms
Kindergarten students went on their first field trip. They traveled to Stokoe Farms to learn about the farm animals. They took a wagon ride and picked a pumpkin. They learned about how pumpkins grow
on a vine versus apples that grow on trees. Everyone enjoyed climbing the haystack and bouncing on the trampolines.
First Graders Visit Scottsville Free Library
Recently T. J. Connor first graders visited the Scottsville Library for a special tour of the Library. Students were introduced to the children’s section of the library and listened to a story read by Mrs. Pizarro, Library Clerk
and mom of a first grader. They also had a chance to view the stuffed bird collection, the Wall of Honor, and the “trap door” that was used during productions when the library was a playhouse. The visit includes a special visit to the Scottsville History Room. The students happily walked back to school with a bookmark and application for a library card.
First Grade Visits Nature Center
T. J. Connor first-grade students went for a fall nature walk at Genesee Country Nature Center. They saw a variety of animal and plant life, and learned about the vernal pond.
Right now, the pond is very dry, but in the spring it will be full of water. The students can’t wait to return to the pond in the spring to observe all the changes that have happened over the winter.
Fourth Graders Study Crayfish
Fourth-grade students practiced the humane treatment of animals while they studied crayfish. They learned about the physical and behavioral adaptations of crayfish, their inherited and acquired traits, and how experiments can be used to study a living organism. Students devised a way to test
WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546
Phone: (585) 889.4500 Fax: (585) 889.6284
Board of Education
Kim Snyder, President Shanna Fraser, Vice PresidentCarol Davis James Musshafen Courtney Panek Tiffany Passmore
Michelle Rocha
Deborah Leh, Ed.D., Superintendent
Students Recite Pledge at Board Meeting
Two students from the Middle/High School led the community in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the Board of Education meeting held on October 13, 2015.
Where Are Our Graduates?
If you are a Wheatland-Chili graduate and would like to share the story of your accomplishments and how WCCSD helped you achieve your success, please email
[email protected] with details. You may consider sharing the
story of your military service, the college you attended and how it led to a successful career, how WEMOCO provided the foundation for your career choice, etc. Help us inspire our current Wheatland-Chili students by sharing your stories.
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