Randolph Central School · 2007. 7. 18. · musical, “Cinderella.” This is the beloved fairy...

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER

Randolph Central School

February-March 2007

Mission Statement: “A Matter of Pride - RCS Students Can Make a Positive Difference in the World”

CALENDAR

February19 Patriot’s Day – NO SCHOOL20-23 Staff Development Days – NO SCHOOL

March2 End of 5 wks.6-8 Math Test Gr. 3, 4 – call for specifi c schedule7 Humane Society Visits Elem. Library, 6-7 p.m. BOE mtg., 7 p.m.8-10 H.S. Musical, 7:30 p.m. 9 5-wk. notices mailed10 SAT Test, 8 a.m. 11 H.S. Musical, 2 p.m. 13-16 Math Test Gr. 6, 7, 8 – call for specifi c schedule16-17 All-County Jr./Sr. High Bands & Sr. High Chorus20 Kindergarten Prep Night, 6:30-7:30 p.m.21 BOE meeting22 National Honor Society Tapping & Induction 23-24 Sr. High All County Chorus24 Academic Fair27 Penn York College Night, St. Bonaventure, 6:30 p.m.

April2-13 Spring Recess – NO SCHOOL14 ACT Test, 8 a.m.18 BOE mtg., 7 p.m.20 End of 3rd Quarter22-25 FBLA Trip25 Audubon program, Elem. Library, 6-7 p.m.27 Report Cards Distributed

Randolph Drama Club presents Rog-ers and Hammerstein’s musical, “Cinderella.” This is the beloved fairy tale of a poor girl who falls in love with a prince. The musical is fi lled with memorable songs, such as “The Prince is Giving a Ball” and “In My Own Little Corner.” A number of movie and television versions of “Cinderella” use the Rogers and Hammerstein’s score.

We have a very talented cast: the role of Cinderella will be played by Amanda Hayner and the prince will be performed by Wyatt Anderson. There will be two casts for the other major parts. On Thursday and Saturday nights, Brooke Adams will play the stepmother and her daughters will be Abbie

Please join the Class of 2011 for a spaghetti dinner before the high school musical on Friday, March 9, from 5-7 p.m. The proceeds from the dinner will help pay for their trip to Washington, DC, in June. Meatless sauce will be available for those families who will be observing Lent. If you would like to help out with the dinner, please contact Mary Kay Hribar at 358-5352, Peggy Balkema at 358-2050, or the middle school offi ce at 358-7028.

Milliman and Corinne Benson. The fairy godmother will be performed by Kaleigh Eldridge. On Friday night and Sunday

afternoon, the role of stepmother will be played by Jessica Emke, with her daugh-

ters played by Julia Kinney and Arissa Hitchcock. Tracy Emley will play

the role of the fairy godmother. In addition, a large cast will

accompany them.The musical will take

place in the High School Auditorium March 8

through 11. A special dress rehearsal on March 7 at 3:15 p.m. offers free admittance for senior citizens. The production will be 7:30 p.m Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.

Be sure to save this date and bring the children. They will enjoy the show!

RCS Drama Club presents RCS Drama Club presents the musical, ‘Cinderella’the musical, ‘Cinderella’

Join us for dinner before Friday’s show

March 8-10March 8-10 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

March 11 March 11 2 p.m. 2 p.m.

Randolph Central School District Newsletter 2 February-March 2007

MAIN NUMBERS7-12 Building .......................358-6161Pre-K to 6 Building ..............358-3985Bus Garage/Transportation ..358-7018School Resource Offi cer ......358-7074

OFFICE NUMBERS7-12 Building:Superintendent’s Offi ce ........358-7005Business Offi ce ....................358-7006H.S. Principal’s Offi ce .........358-7007M.S. Principal’s Offi ce .........358-7028Guidance Offi ce ...................358-7008Nurse’s Offi ce ......................358-7012Cafeteria Offi ce ....................358-7014Head Custodian ....................358-7017

Pre-K to 6 Building:Elem. Principal’s Offi ce .......358-7030Committee on Special Ed .....358-7034Nurse’s Offi ce ......................358-7036Athletic Director’s Offi ce.....358-7016Head Custodian ....................358-7037

To report an absence: Please call the nurse by 9 a.m. if your child will be absent or tardy. You also may fax the nurse at 358-7072 (high school) or 358-7060 (elementary).

www.randolphcsd.orgSchool Tax Code: 522

RCS Telephone Directory

All County Chorus students pictured above are selected from all 10 Cattaraugus County schools. They practiced Friday night and Saturday morning preparing for the afternoon concert. This year’s concert was hosted by West Valley on Saturday, Feb. 10. Well done everyone!

Pictured above are Elementary All County Chorus (front, l-r) Emily Harrower, Liam McDonald, Austin Schapp, Morgan Pitts, (middle, l-r) James Carr, Allison Beach, Taylor Dechow, Jamie Hohmann and (back, l-r) Adam Ditcher, Josie Milks, Rachel Schank, Marisa Swan, Mitchell Eddy and Mrs. Kehoe (seated at the piano).

Pictured below are Jr./Sr. High All County Chorus (front, l-r) Erika Austin, Shauna Zollinger, Chloe Greeley, Aliza Neal and (back, l-r) Devan Huntington, Zec Kehoe, Dylan Botzenmayer, Jacob Thompson, Sean Connor, Jeff Nagle and Dane Dechow. Absent from photo were Maggie France and Amelia Neal.

Way to go, All-County singers!(Photos by Jack Berger)


‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ Scenes from our elementary musical staged November 4 & 5


The Student of the Month Program provides Randolph Central Jr./Sr. High School the opportunity to recognize the efforts of our students and highlight those who demonstrate many achievements. We are proud to recognize these students for their positive academic leadership role. The students of the month are awarded a certifi -cate and a McDonald’s coupon.

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Above are Middle School Students of the Month for November: (front, l-r) Sydney Wheeler, Math; Sarah Sample, Technology/Home & Careers; Marah Maycock, Science; and (back, l-r) Nathan Gross, Music/Art; Holden Snyder, Social Studies; and John Morgante, Physical Education/Health. Absent from photo: Victoria Scarantino, English; and Amy Ruth, Language.

At right are Middle School Students of the Month for December: (front, l-r) Austin Schapp, Language; Santana France, English; Morgan Pitts, English; Elizabeth Roosa, Social Studies; and (back, l-r) Patrick Kibbe, Social Studies; Chase McElwain – Science; Adam Ditcher, Science; and Jackson Andrews, Technology/Home & Careers/Health/Library Skills. Absent from photo: Allison Beach, Math; Joe McIntyre, Math.

High School Students High School Students of the Month for of the Month for November are: November are: (l-r) Emma Cook, (l-r) Emma Cook, Music/Art; Melissa Ruth, English; Amanda Smith, Music/Art; Melissa Ruth, English; Amanda Smith, Social Studies; Sara Flaherty, Agriculture/Business/Technology; Social Studies; Sara Flaherty, Agriculture/Business/Technology; Jennifer Andrews, Language; Lindsey Brown, Science; Tyler Mendell, Jennifer Andrews, Language; Lindsey Brown, Science; Tyler Mendell, Physical Education/Health/Home & Careers; Ryan Beach, Math. Physical Education/Health/Home & Careers; Ryan Beach, Math.

Above are High School Students of the Month for December: (l-r) Luke Brainard, Agriculture/Business/Technology; Shelby Walters, Language; and Erika Austin, Physical Education/Health/Home & Careers. Absent from photo: Samantha Harrower, Math; Nick Kinney, Science; Brittany Adams, English; Emma Cook, Social Studies; and Angela Beck, Music/Art.

(Photos by Jack Berger)


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Based upon past performance, everyone at RCS is looking forward to this year’s “Randolph Red Reward” Program. The goal of this successful program is to en-courage behaviors exhibited by successful students. The program will run for eight weeks from February 5 through March 30 and will recognize students who exhibit the following behaviors: marked improve-ment in effort, marked improvement in grades, excellent attendance, consistent excellent effort, and consistent excellent grades.

The program will work as follows: all school employees will have 10 Ran-dolph Red Reward tickets to distribute to students who they see exhibiting these behaviors. Students will then turn in a portion of the ticket for a prize drawing at the end of the eight-week period. The goals of the program include encouraging and teaching the behaviors of successful students, recognizing student excellence, and focusing on a positive school-wide behavior modifi cation program.

“The Randolph Red Reward program was very successful last year. Both stu-dents and staff noticed the positive impact of the program on the school’s environ-ment. I’m looking forward to this year’s program.” said Secondary Principal Mr. Davison.

Local businesses are invited to become involved in the Randolph Red Reward Program by donating prizes or gift cer-tifi cates. “All donations will be greatly appreciated! We will be happy to receive anything a business would be willing to contribute - coupons, gift certifi cates, prizes, etc.,” said Mr. Davison. To donate, please call 358-7007.

Red Rewards return for a

fifth year

The Ellicottville Career and Technical Education Center has chosen its Outstanding Students for the 1st quarter. The award is based on attendance, participation and academic achievement. Outstanding Students from Randolph are (shown at left) are Curtis Fink of GED and Jared Stacey of Natural Resources.

The Ellicottville Career and Technical Center inducted 10 students into the Na-tional Technical Honor Society on Jan. 10. These students are recommended by their BOCES teachers and must meet stringent requirements based on attendance, home-school grades, BOCES’ grades, commu-nity involvement, as well as character, leadership and responsibility. RCS’ Taija Caprice Pettit was chosen for this honor. Taija is a student in the Criminal Justice program and is shown at right with High School Principal David Davison.

These students recently completed the Cattaraugus County Government Internship Program offered through BOCES. The 15-week program culminated with a mock legislative session conducted by students. Pictured above (l-r) are Shelby Loop, Tanya Coleman, Brooke Adams, Sarah Flaherty, Julia Kinney and Stephanie Roosa.

Interns conduct mock legislative session

NEWS FROM BOCES


Scholarship / Award Criteria / Eligibility

Alton B. Inkley Memorial Scholarship .......................................................health care majorBank of America Achievement Award ........................................................best business student Bob & Bonnie Edgar Memorial Scholarship .............................................. female athleteCardinal Service Award ...............................................................................outstanding community serviceCattaraugus County Bank Community Service Award ...............................community serviceConewango Fire Dpt. Scholarships .............................................................highest GPA in Home /Careers & in agricultureCongdon Award ........................................................................................... student(s) overcoming obstaclesDAR Good Citizen Award ...........................................................................citizenshipDonald J. Wishart Memorial Scholarship ...................................................athleteE. A. Keith Memorial Scholarship ..............................................................member of the golf teamE. Jean Crosby Memorial Scholarship ........................................................elementary education majorEva Kate Cowen Anderson Scholarship .....................................................nursing majorKelly Jo MacLaughlin Memorial Scholarship(s) ........................................personal achievement Larry Sullivan/Lion’s Club Memorial Scholarship .....................................personal achievementLester I. Stacey Memorial Scholarship .......................................................highest overall science average Lindsey Joy Pedacchio Scholarship ............................................................personal achievementLion’s Club Award ......................................................................................medical fi eld majorLois H. Timm Memorial Scholarship..........................................................elementary education majorMartha Freeman-O’Brien Memorial Scholarship .......................................artistic/personal achievementMilton R. Horak Memorial Scholarship......................................................education majorNew York State Lottery Scholarship ...........................................................B or above avg. GPA (86%) NY collegeRandolph American Legion Scholarship ....................................................highest overall social studies average Randolph Area Comm. Dev. Corp. Scholarship .........................................outstanding community serviceRandolph Loyal Order of the Moose Scholarship.......................................personal achievementRandolph VFW Post Memorial Scholarship ............................................... immediate family member who is a veteran of any war Randy Dexter Memorial Scholarship ..........................................................athlete Raymond VanWie Memorial Scholarship ...................................................basketball player, sportsmanship, above average GPARCS Service Staff Association Scholarship(s) ...........................................personal achievementRCS Teacher’s Association Scholarship(s) .................................................education majorRichard A. Hotchkiss Award .......................................................................BOCES studentSalvation Army Scholarship ........................................................................community service, GPA of 85% or aboveSeager-Hillard Award(s) ..............................................................................college-bound student Tim Hettenbaugh Memorial Scholarship ....................................................athleteUnited Food & Commercial Worker’s Scholarship(s) ................................employee of Quality MarketsWinifred B. Quinlain Award .......................................................................highest overall English average

* Local Scholarships and Awards as well as the criteria are selected individually by various scholarship committees and its mem-bers (i.e. family, club offi cers, organizations, etc.). The descriptions of scholarships/awards and criteria listed above are representative of previous contributions to Randolph Central School graduates. Criteria is subject to change as requested by individual scholarship committees on a year-to-year basis.

A scholarship application is located on page 7 and also are available in the Guidance Offi ce and the school website (www.randolphcsd.org/guidance.cfm) from April 16 - May 1. Completed applications must be returned to guidance by May 4. For more information, contact Mr. Vogtli in the guidance offi ce at 716-358-7008 or e-mail him at [email protected] .

Local Scholarships & Awards


Local Scholarship Application


Scholar Athlete of the Week award recipients for the

Winter 2006-2007 sports season were

Tim McElwain (Wrestling) and Kaitlin

Erdmann (basketball).

VARSITY SOFTBALL & BASEBALLMarch 26 Pine ValleyMarch 28 Pine ValleyApril 16 @ SalamancaApril 18 Maple GroveApril 20 @ Cassadaga ValleyApril 23 Chautauqua LakeApril 25 @ Silver CreekApril 27 @ Catt-Little ValleyApril 30 FrewsburgMay 2 SalamancaMay 4 @ Maple GroveMay 7 Cassadaga ValleyMay 9 @ Chautauqua LakeMay 11 Silver CreekMay 14 Catt-Little ValleyMay 16 @ Frewsburg

GOLFApril 17 @ Pine ValleyApril 18 PanamaApril 20 BroctonApril 23 @ ForestvilleApril 25 @ ShermanApril 27 Westfi eldApril 30 @ RipleyMay 2 Pine ValleyMay 4 @ PanamaMay 7 BroctonMay 9 ForestvilleMay 11 ShermanMay 16 @ Westfi eldMay 18 Ripley

JV SOFTBALL & BASEBALLApril 16 Salamanca – Softball Pine Valley – BaseballApril 18 @ Maple GroveApril 20 Cassadaga ValleyApril 23 @ Chautauqua LakeApril 25 Silver CreekApril 27 RipleyApril 30 BroctonMay 1 Salamanca – Softball @ Pine Valley – BaseballMay 4 Maple GroveMay 7 @ Cassadaga ValleyMay 9 Chautauqua LakeMay 11 @ Silver CreekMay 14 @ RipleyMay 16 @ BroctonMay 18 @ Catt-Little ValleyMay 21 Catt-Little Valley

TRACK & FIELDApril 17 @ Chautauqua LakeApril 19 @ Cassadaga ValleyApril 24 @ PanamaMay 3 ShermanMay 8 @ Maple GroveMay 15 Frewsburg, ClymerMay 21 Forestville, Westfi eld

Wrestler Tim McElwain was pre-sented with a plaque from Coach Conley for 100 career wins. Congratulations, Tim!

2007 SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE

RCS was awarded a Section VI

certifi cate for exemplary character and good sportsmanship for Football and Girls’

Volleyball. Way to go, athletes!

Scholar Athlete of the Week Honors

Celebrating 100 career wins!

(Photos by Jack Berger)

(Photo by Jack Berger)


RCS NOTES

Taxpayers over 65 years of age must re-apply each year to continue to receive this exemption. The deadline for submit-ting this application is March 1, 2007. All other taxpayers need to apply only once to receive this exemption.

Students wanting transportation to a non-public school must submit their requests in writing by April 1, 2007. Requests should be mailed to: Mr. David Chambers, Transportation Supervisor, Randolph Central School, Main Street Randolph, NY 14772.

Transportation requests

STAR deadline nears

The Randolph Central School Dis-trict Code for income tax purposes is 522. Putting this number on your state income tax form is extremely important to the district. This number has a great deal to do with determining the amount of state aid that we receive for the school district.

Tax code information

Board of Education petitions for the expiring three-year terms of Jeffery Greeley, Tonia McAllister and Thomas Shields will be available in the Superintendent’s Offi ce. To be on the ballot, eligible candidates for the Board of Education must fi le a nominating petition, signed by at least 25 qualifi ed voters. Signed petitions are to be fi led in the offi ce of the District Clerk no later than Monday, April 16, at 5 p.m.

Board petitions available

For information on sex offenders resid-ing in our district, please visit the follow-ing web address: http://www.criminaljus-tice.state.ny.us/nsor or www.sheriff.us .

Sex offenders website

National Honor Society will induct new sophomores, juniors and seniors in a March 22nd assembly. Candidates must have a 90 percent unweighted overall high school average. Faculty input on service, leadership and character are evaluated by the NHS Teacher Committee. The induc-tion ceremony will be at 7 p.m. in the H.S. auditorium. National Honor Society advi-sor is Mrs. Robin Maycock.

NHS inductions March 22

Students and staff enjoyed themselves at the Annual Elementary Holiday Concert this year. Students and parents were treated to tap dancing reindeer (fi ve teachers from our elementary teaching staff), numerous classroom perfor-mances and even a skit which involved our fi fth and sixth grade teachers.

In the photo above, Skyler Schapp plays a very memorable Barnie the church mouse in the fi fth grade chorus concert titled, “Barnie, The Story of Silent Night”

Below, sixth grade students really look the part as teachers daydreaming about a snow day in the chorus concert titled, “The Big Chill.” The bus driver and gym teacher were especially convincing!

Staff and students enjoy AnnualElementary Holiday Concert


Who: All children in the district who will be 4 years of age before December 1, 2007

What: Apply for the 2007-2008 school year Universal Pre-K Program

Where: Randolph Central School

Why: Provides developmentally appropriate educational experiences

Randolph Central School Universal Pre-K Program is accepting applica-tions for the 2007-2008 school year. Our program is open to all children in the district who will be 4 years of age before December 1, 2007. The program offers a wide variety of meaningful experi-ences that promote the development of social, physical and academic skills. Our program has a child-centered focus and provides many hands on opportunities for children to learn about themselves as well as the world around them. Please call the Elementary School offi ce (358-7030) for information and application.

It’s time to register for Universal Pre-K

The fi nal Kindergarten Prep Night will be March 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for 4-year-olds planning to attend kindergar-ten next year. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Free child care will be provided for siblings. To register, call the elementary offi ce at 358-7030. Remember, your child is eligible for en-trance into Kindergarten in September of 2007 if she/he is 5 years old on or before December 1, 2007. Please know that each child must have completed the various immunizations required by NYS Public Health Law.

Last Kindergarten Prep Night March 20

• Santa came to Randolph Elementary School Library during the holiday season (see photo above) to read some new Christmas stories and share his love of reading with our children. Over 65 children and their parents attended this popular event. We are very lucky that Santa takes the time out of his busy schedule to come and read with us! All of the books Santa brought will become part of the library collection.

• PLEASE NOTE that the Humane Society visit at the Elementary Library has been changed from February 28 to March 7. All are welcome to come from 6-7 p.m. and please bring a donation for the Humane Society. Donations can include items such as good quality dog food, old bath towels, dog shampoo, blankets, and paper towels are appreciated.

News from the Elementary Library

Mrs. Jeri Baer has returned to

RCS as our Science 8 teacher. She was employed here from 1998-2002 and left to raise her family. Mrs. Baer returned to RCS at the end of November 2006.

Welcome back, Mrs. Baer!


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Kindergarten Registration will be May 1 – May 4, 2007. Parents will be receiving more information in April. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school at 358-7030.

Randolph Central SchoolKINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

2007-2008 School YearIt’s that time of the year to start thinking about

September. Children born on or before December 1, 2002,

are eligible to enter school in September 2007. Please fi ll out the information below and send it to the G.N. Chapman Elementary School, Main Street, Randolph, NY 14772.

Students will spend approximately one and a half hours with our faculty members. Please plan at least two hours for participation in this very important event. Kindergarten screening is a state mandate. Students are screened for speech, language, motor and cognitive development and health. Parents will meet with our school nurse, speech and kindergarten faculty throughout the screening.

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RANDOLPH CENTRAL SCHOOL18 Main StreetRandolph, New York 14772www.randolphcsd.org

BOARD OF EDUCATIONCarol Luce, PresidentLouise Boutwell, Vice PresidentDavid AdamsJeffery GreeleyTonia McAllisterDaniel PihlbladThomas Shields

ADMINISTRATIONSandra Craft, Superintendent of SchoolsDavid Chambers, School Business ExecutiveDavid Davison, High School PrincipalWilliam Caldwell, Middle School PrincipalJerry Mottern, Elementary PrincipalMaureen Pitts, District Clerk

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Brianna and Aubrey Briggs are shown at left with their project from last year’s Academic Fair. Students are now getting prepared for this year’s Academic Fair, which will be held on Saturday, March 24, in the elementary gym. If you are interested in further information about participating with a project, or as a judge or volunteer, contact Barbara Rohrer at 358-3985, ext. 4066. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here’s an update on the fundraising ef-forts for the eighth grade trip to Washing-ton, D.C., in June. The Donkey Basketball game on Jan. 27 was a huge success. The game helped us raise almost $3,000 which, along with other monies raised, puts us over the half-way mark in our quest to raise $15,000 for the trip. Thank you to everyone who donated items or bought a ticket to watch the game.

Upcoming fundraisers include:• February 19 to March 2 – Change

Drive at local businesses. Donate any loose change to help us reach our goal.

• February 12 to 26 – Zap A Snack product sale. Pizzas and garlic bread from Zap A Snack are a big hit. Delivery will be March 27 – 28.

• March 1 to 21 – Flower Sale. Buy your Easter lilies and mums from the Class of 2011 and help send them to DC. Delivery will be March 28.

• March 9 – Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Come enjoy dinner before the Friday performance of the HS musical “Cinderella”

• April 21 – Can & Bottle Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet H.S. parking lot.

• June 2 – Can & Bottle Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet H.S. parking lot.

We are always looking for help with all of our fundraisers. If you are available to help us out, please contact Mary Kay Hri-bar 358-5352, Peggy Balkema 358-2050, or the middle school offi ce 358-7028.

Help support our 8th grade trip

to Washington, D.C.Join us on March 24 for the Elementary Academic Fair

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