CALENDAR REMINDERS: Spring Break is Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18. Plus Monday, April 21, is a day off because we did not use all of our snow days. Enjoy the time off!
The Echoes program comes around in the Fall to gather writing pieces from Middle Schoolers. The students write anything from song lyrics, poetry, creative news articles, and creative stories, which the Echoes program collects to review. They then choose the top pieces from each school to include in their performance when they return in the spring. This year, Raelynn Hall's story about a dog translator was chosen to be performed! Congratulations to Raelynn, as well as Aubrey Vallieres and Veronica Coleman for also receiving honorable awards! Special "Thank You" to the Echoes performers for putting on a fantastic show for us last week!
Kindergarten celebrated Earth Day today by coloring Earth pictures and cleaning up litter around the school! Great work, Blue Jays!
The Board of Education meets tonight at 7PM.
💊💊Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. This Saturday, April 26, Allegany County Spring Pill Drop is a chance to clean out your medicine cabinets and turn in your unused or unwanted medications. You can drop off any medication, no questions asked, at the fire departments in Cuba and Wellsville on Saturday April 26 from 10am to 2pm. 9,600 tons of medications have been collected nationwide in the years that the DEA has sponsored this "Take Back" Day.
Welcome to the 5th Grade Pet Show and Tell! These lucky pets had a chance to show off their tricks and get lots of pets this morning! Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!
STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE: We are still looking for 5 more parents and/or community members as partners. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Mrs. Tracey Waters at: twaters@whitesvillesd.org or 607-356-3301 ext. 221 We truly value your input and hope you'll consider being part of this important work as we reimagine the future of our district, together!
April is Move More Month. 🚶♀️🚶♂️ Walking is one of the simplest ways to get active and stay active. With each step you take, you travel further down the path to a healthier lifestyle. Research has shown that walking can have a significant impact on your health by boosting your heart and brain health and lowering your chances of heart disease. ❤❤ Walking at a brisk pace for 150+ minutes a week can help you think better, feel better and sleep better. 🛌We have beautiful places to walk in Whitesville, including the nature trail behind the school! Every Step Counts! https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/walking
5th Graders have been learning about historical figures, specifically Michelangelo and his painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Today, they tried their hand at painting while laying down, to experience what Michelangelo went through while doing this back in the 1500's.
Today, the Morning Announcements Tech Crew attended a field trip to RIT MAGIC Studio with Mrs. Coleman, where they learned about college and career paths in animation, content creation, video game creation, animation, and movie production. To say they learned a lot is an understatement! The RIT employee also emphasized skills like collaboration, communication, and leadership! These kids did an amazing job, jumping in to try things and asking thoughtful questions. Mrs. Coleman says, "It was a pleasure to travel with Whitesville students who always represent Blue Jays in the best way, and even the RIT employee took a moment to compliment our students on their knowledge and engagement!" Great job, Blue Jays!!
Ms. Stevens’ 6th grade CTE class worked on individual posters and group videos to demonstrate various ways to lead a thrifty life. The students enjoyed giving a brief presentation on their colorful posters and Raelynn Hall got creative with the colorful ‘Thrifty’ banner for the group photo background. All students had a ton of fun while learning about ways to live a thrifty life!
Shout out to Nora, Jacob, and Henry in 1st grade. They've all earned their 100th sticker on their iReady charts! Keep it up 1st graders!!
STRATEGIC PLANNING AHEAD: We are embarking on an exciting journey to reimagine the future of our school district and we need your voice!
As part of our strategic planning process, we are forming a Strategic Planning Committee to help shape our Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We are looking for community members who are passionate about education and committed to making our school the best it can be for all students.
Committee Meeting Dates (in person):
• Wednesday, April 23 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Thursday, April 24 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 14 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We ask that participants be able to attend all three sessions, as each one builds upon the last.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Mrs. Tracey Waters, no later than April 10th, at:
twaters@whitesvillesd.org or 607-356-3301 ext. 221
We truly value your input and hope you'll consider being part of this important work as we reimagine the future of our district, together!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
With Blue Jay pride,
Mrs. Tammy Emery
Superintendent
Did your children have a growth spurt this winter season? Swap, Don’t Shop! Drop off your gently used maternity and kids’ clothes size preemie through size 8 and receive a ticket to Ardent Solution's First Step Swap Event on April 25th, 2025, 1:00-4:00pm. Clothing will be accepted through April 11th, 2025. The drop-off is at First Step Family Resource Center , 83 North Main St. in Wellsville. Call 585-803-4526 to schedule a drop-off!
CALENDAR NOTE: As we move into the final stretch of the school year, here are a few important calendar updates and reminders:
Unused Snow Days: We are fortunate to have two unused snow days. As a result:
√Monday, April 21, will be added to Spring Break.
√Friday, May 23, will be added to the Memorial Day weekend.
End of Year Dates:
√Last day of classes for Grades 7-12: Monday, June 16
√Last day of classes for Grades K-6: Tuesday, June 24
State Assessments:
√ELA Grades 3-8: April 9 and 10
√Math Grades 3-8: April 30 and May 1
Other dates:
√Spring Concert: Friday, May 16 at 6:00 PM
√Graduation: Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to Matt Garis ('21) on his new school Track & Field record at Roanoke!
https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/3/22/mens-track-and-field-garis-breaks-3-000m-school-record-at-w-l-carnival.aspx
Our 3rd grade created potato people, wrote descriptions, and shared their creations with a 3rd grade class in Jamestown! Students from both schools exchanged potato people descriptions and then created their own versions of what their potato person would look like based on the descriptions they were assigned. Then they Zoomed with each other to compare their creations and see how close they were to each other!
🍽March is National Nutrition Month🍽 Everyone is so busy, but you can still eat healthy, even "on the run." 🚗 Here are tips on how to eat healthier when "eating out": 1. Bring healthy snacks along in the car -- cut up vegetables, whole fruit, nuts or sunflower seeds, and protein bars. 🥕🍏 2. Have the kids pick out and prepare the healthy snacks. 3. Think ahead and plan where you will eat. Pick a place with healthier options. 4. Choose grilled over breaded, baked or broiled over fried. 5. Order the child size portion or an appetizer instead of a main course. 6. Split dessert or order fresh fruit with whipped cream for dessert.🍓 7. Hold up on eating bread or chips before your meal is served. Hunger may drive you to fill up on those before your meal is served. 📣Remember, eating healthier leads to a happier and healthy YOU!☺
This year there are two open seats on the Whitesville Board of Education. Please consider picking up a petition if you are interested in serving. Deadline for petitions is Monday, April 21.
More info at: https://www.whitesvillesd.org/o/wcsd/page/election-budget-vote
QUICK NOTE: We will be testing our lockdown system today (3/14) along with other safety features.
If you hear our emergency notices/messages or see our strobes flashing, there is no emergency.
