Whitesville

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Blue Jay By-Line

December 2018/January 2019

Central School

* WCS has School Spirit *

SPIRIT WEEK 2018

New Employees Join WCS

Hello, my name is Danika Morse and I am the new District Treasurer. I am a 2006 graduate

of Canisteo-Greenwood High School. I attended SUNY Alfred where I received an

associate’s degree in Accounting and have worked in the accounting field for the past nine

years. I recently moved back to the area after living outside of New York City for a few years

and am happy to be back in Western New York close to family and friends. I am excited to

be a part of the Whitesville staff and look forward to getting to know you all.

Hello, my name is Jake Domes. I am the new Health and

Physical Education teacher here at Whitesville Central School. I

am a 2009 Graduate of Springville Griffith Institute. After high

school, I spent the next few years in the United States Army.

After my time in the military, I attended Jamestown Community College and Pitt-Bradford

pursuing my B.S. in Health and Physical Education with a Minor in Coaching. I have been a

part of the baseball, basketball, and tennis teams throughout my college career. I have a

strong passion for all sports and coaching. I look forward to being a part of the Whitesville

family!

We would all like to wish Mrs. Evelyn Close a fond farewell as she celebrates her

retirement as Treasurer after many years of service. You will be missed.

Now is the time to do

Everything you’ve always wanted to

Now is the time to enjoy

All the things which eluded you

Now is the time to catch up

With friends and family

Now is the time to show the world

That you’re an amazing retiree

Happy retirement

Danika Morse

Jake Domes

Sophomore’s visit

WASHINGTON D.C.

A message from Superintendent Sanders…

Boys Varsity Basketball Decision and Your Support: This fall, due to numbers, we made the decision to limit the number of teams for the boys basketball season. You will see a boys modified and varsity team on the court. Our varsity team is young but they wanted to work hard as a team and take on the challenge at the varsity level. I realize that everyone will have an opinion. Some feel that keeping this young team at the JV level for a year would be better for their development. I don’t disagree with that approach but I also took the thoughts of our players into consideration before making this decision. This will be a building season for the team. They will work hard on fundamentals and conditioning. I know that I will be cheering them on positively throughout the season and I hope that you will join me in that effort. Go Bluejays!

Call to Leadership: On Tuesday, November 13th, I was fortunate to attend a gathering of future leaders who are teachers working with the University of Rochester and Bt. Bonaventure University to complete their advanced certification in school administration. One of our very own, Renee McNeely, is one of those leaders. This was the final presentation of this “Call to Leadership” group who have been identified by their perspective districts. “Call to Leadership,” is an effort by our local school districts and BOCES to develop the future leaders of our area schools. Congratulations Mrs. McNeely for taking on this call to leadership! Make a Difference Day: A big thank you to the students and community members who helped on November 3rd to “Make a Difference” in the Whitesville community. It was a cold and blustery day but we were still able to wash windows, rake leaves and pick up garbage throughout town. We will be out in April for a spring clean-up so don’t forget to sign up if you need some odd jobs taken care of. The request form will arrive in the March/April Bylines.

Wishing You and Yours Peace and Health during This Holiday Season! Remember that we will be holding our annual senior citizens concert and luncheon on December 14th at 12:30 p.m. A bus will depart from the fire hall at 12:15, for anyone who may need a ride. We sure hope to see you there!

A message from Principal’s message…

The snow is falling and that means that basketball season is here! Please park in the marked parking spaces only. It is

important to keep a fire lane clear at the entrance and exit in the front parking lot. Also, smoking or chewing tobacco is not

allowed on school campus. Thank you for keeping us Drug Free. See you at the games!

Character and Kindness at WCS – in December we are stepping up our Gratitude (What are you grateful for?) and

paying attention to Random Acts of Kindness. Do we notice when they are done for us? Are we being purposeful and

making sure we are making them happen for others? Hopefully we will be more aware by the end of the 2018. Also, we

will be collecting for a Penny Drive. Throughout the month of December, we will be collecting coins to donate to a charity

for Christmas. Do you want to be part of this awesome act of kindness? Send your loose change in with your child and we

will see what it all adds up to by December 21st. In January we are taking the KINDNESS CHALLENGE. We are going

to be the best versions of ourselves. I can’t wait to see what emerges from this challenge!

This year is going faster than ever! It is the end of the first quarter and Report cards are out. To help your child succeed

this year, we have great resources here at Whitesville. All children are welcome to stay for our afterschool program, all 5-

12 graders are invited to attend the afterschool academic hour Monday thru Thursday, and our online Parent Portal account

that helps you, the parent, stay informed on a daily basis of your child’s grades. If you need more information, please do

not hesitate to ask me. I would be happy to help!

Take care and always live Happy, Healthy, Safe, and Strong!

Mrs. Tammy Emery

Mark your calendars! NO SCHOOL December 24-January 1 (Christmas Break) and January 21st (Martin Luther King

Jr. Day)

Reminder – Send your loose change in for our Penny Drive December 1-21. Students will vote on the charity the

money will go to at the next Breakfast Club. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

What is the difference between a cold and flu? Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are

caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the

difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more

common and intense. Colds are usually milder than flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.

Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. Flu

can have very serious associated complications.

How can you tell the difference

between a cold and the flu? Because colds and flu share many

symptoms, it can be difficult (or even

impossible) to tell the difference

between them based on symptoms

alone. Special tests that usually must

be done within the first few days of

illness can tell if a person has the flu.

What are the symptoms of the flu

versus the symptoms of a cold?

The symptoms of flu can include

fever or feeling feverish/chills,

cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy

nose, muscle or body aches,

headaches and fatigue (tiredness). Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of flu. People with colds are more

likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems.

The Dan Denner Memorial Wellness Center Open for community use on:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Wednesday & Friday: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

This service is made possible by community volunteers who have first aid and CPR training, if you are ever interested in becoming a facilitator to open the facility please contact Mrs. Emery at the school, temery@whitesvillesd.org or (607) 356-3301, ext. 223.

SAT and ACT Exams: Any Seniors or Juniors considering going to college should take one or both of these exams. Please see Ms. Potter to gain assistance with locating test centers and completing the registration process.

Test fees are $46.00 for ACT and SAT. Fee waivers are available in the Guidance Office.

National Testing Dates for 2019 SAT and ACT Exams:

SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 November 20, 2019 May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019

11th Grade Taking the ASVAB: All students in their Junior year will be taking the ASVAB on January 10th, 2019 as an exercise in career exploration. A workshop will be conducted on February 28th, 2019 to review and interpret results. Utilizing the results, students will then make connections between their skill set strengths, career interests, and job outlook per each career a student researches. Students will be given several websites to utilize as they proceed to develop their post high school graduation plans. Taking the ASVAB in no way obligates students to join a military branch, although parents may opt their student out of the test by contacting the Guidance Office.

Students Interested in the Military: High School students are welcome to sit with the juniors to take the ASVAB on January 10th, 2019. Staff Sergeant Joel G. Turner will be administering a paper test predictor on November 29th. The predictor test will provide an approximate score a student is likely to receive upon taking the ASVAB. It will also inform students about areas they need to study to strengthen their knowledge in an effort to gain a better score on the actual ASVAB in January. Staff Sergeant Joel Turner will also be presenting an informational

session for upperclassmen on December 4th, 2018 to explain the ins and outs of a career in the military, specifically the Army.

Presentation Addressing Dating Violence: Marshall Greene, Domestic Violence Community Educator from ACCORD, will be presenting Grades 8 and 9 about the importance of teens understanding and recognizing dating violence within their own and their friend’s relationships. Relationships play a major role in the development of healthy current relationships along with recognizing and reducing future domestic violence as they progress into more mature relationships later in life. This workshop with contain both impactful videos and engaging discussion segments. Approximately one hour in duration.

Job and Life Skills Boot Camp: Seek It and Keep It: Whitesville Central School has invited the Cornell Cooperative Extension to conduct the Job and Life Skills Boot Camp at WCS. This program is geared toward sophomores, however, any student 14+ is welcome to attend. The camp will educate students about the following: how to create short and long term goals, identify strengths and motivations, master ‘soft skills’ that help get and keep a job, and develop a resume and

strategy to find the right job. Additional topics will be covered. Times and dates are TBD.

Ambassador Leadership Programs: Congratulations to Naomi Buchholz, Sydney Tubbs, Chloe Norton, and Katie Barney for having been nominated by the Faculty and Staff of Whitesville Central School for the opportunity to experience an Ambassador Leadership Summit. These young ladies were chosen for this opportunity because their teachers see them as having the potential to discover their power to improve their communities and take leadership to new heights. Way to be good leaders Chloe, Sydney, Naomi, and Katie.

GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS

HOBY Youth Leadership: Congratulations to Matt Garis and Caleb Cutler for having been nominated by the Whitesville Central School Faculty and Staff for the opportunity to attend a HOBY Youth Leadership program. This program asks that nominees be sophomores, with an excellent academic record, outstanding communication, critical thinking, strong decision making, sensitive to others, and courage to speak out and challenge. Matt and Caleb demonstrate such leadership potential.

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award: Allyson Waters has

been chosen by Faculty, Staff, and classmates as the representative from Whitesville Central School for the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award. Ally was chosen because she is an individual that possesses good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in her home, school and community. Ally also opted to participate in the scholarship contest portion of the program that consisted of writing a personal statement and an essay. We wish Ally well and hope she makes it to the next level of the contest. Congratulations Ally!

FINANCIAL AID INFO FOR STUDENTS HEADING TO COLLEGE IN THE FALL OF 2019….

Seniors: PLEASE FILE YOUR FAFSA AT fafsa.gov. If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Potter at epotter@whitesvillesd.org or (607)-356-3301, ext. 235. It is imperative that you file as soon as possible so that a financial aid package can be processed by the college of your choice upon your behalf. Mailing have been sent home to assist you in this process. Also, please continue to check your mailboxes for scholarship opportunity information.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found: www.dar.org www.seg.org essay@aynrand.org www.afas.orgwww.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships www.elks.org www.amvets.org www.pdkintl.org

Kindness Matters at WCS Tessa Levitt, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

Our Breakfast Club (K-4) program this school year will be focusing on the importance of being KIND. Each month during the school year, we will be focusing on a trait that shows KINDNESS. The focus areas will be: September’s Focus is a Kindness Contract, all the students made a commitment to one another to be KIND and show empathy. October’s focus is Active Listening, learning how to truly listen and understand not just listen to respond. November’s focus is Depending on one another and learning how to be a friend or a helper in the school or community. December’s Focus is Gratitude and community service. We want kids to recognize the kind acts they can do for others and what others do for them. January’s focus is The Kindness Challenge and students will be encouraged to do Random Acts of Kindness that are free for their school, family and community. February’s Focus is on the Power of our Words. Students will learn how powerful words are and that words can be helpful or hurtful. March’s Focus is the Anatomy of an Apology. We will teach students how to truly apologize. April’s focus in on Empathy. Empathy is one of the most critical social skills young learners can develop. Empathy is a complex skill, and can be taught. May’s Focus will be Building on the concept of Empathy-

E- everybody needs somebody M- model and mirror P- put yourself in their shoes A- ask if you can help T- treat others the way you want to be treated H- hurtful or helpful Y- You feel better, they feel better

Check us out on twitter: #KindnessmattersWCS

Afterschool Program has been working on many exciting and challenging activities throughout the beginning of the year. We spent most of September establishing our community of caring kids. As a group we have a set of thoughtful rules to guide us each day. We have learned about each other though games and activities that require teamwork skills. We did some awesome imaginative play activities that helped us think critically and discover which role in the team we might be most comfortable with. One of these activities was to imagine we were on a sinking

cruise ship (that gave us time, because it was sinking slowly,) we could grab 10 items that would get us safely to the nearby island, keep us safe while we were there, and waiting for rescue. The kids were great at working together and forming a list that was smart and successful. We did a lot of creating and building exercises, both on our own and in groups, maker space style, and these kids have imaginative inventive minds! We learned by doing and then made improvements to our creations, machines, etc. During Super Hero week we created our super hero persona, and ID, costume, did a circuit workout that build up our bodies to “fight the bad guys,” and built a city we either tried to defend or knock down. This week we are working on what makes us unique and how we are the same. Ask your kid(s) what they saw in the box, (the most important thing in the world to them.) It’s been a joy to watch these kids continue to grow into caring and responsible members of our wonderful After School Program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is now Youth Mentoring

For the past thirteen years, Whitesville Central has been home to Big Brothers Big Sisters which is a program

of Family Service Society, Inc. out of Corning, NY. This summer, the decision was made to affiliate with the

New York State Mentoring Program, a school and site based mentoring model recommended by the New York

State Commissioner of Education for use in NY State schools and communities. While our affiliation has

changed, the program- which will now be known as Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier- will remain the same

for mentors and mentees. This change has many benefits to the school district, including more grant

opportunities. This change has also helped to shift our focus to making more quality matches and

providing more support for mentees and mentors. The program matches high school student mentors with elementary student mentees. High school mentors

must make a one calendar year commitment to the program. Mentees can be any student age 6 through 8th

grade

that is in need of a special friend. Each match is made based on similarities in personalities and

likes/dislikes. Some of the benefits for children who have mentors include increased grades and self-esteem,

better social skills and peer relationships and decreased risk for drug/alcohol abuse. Each Wednesday after school the matches meet until 4:15pm. Some of the activities the students participate

in are team-building, STEM, art, sports and homework help. There is always a planned activity each week, but

the match may choose to do something else such as play a board game or do a craft, for example, depending on

what the mentee would like to do. If you would like to get your child involved as either a volunteer mentor or a mentee or have any questions,

please email Site Coordinator Erica Grantier at egrantier@whitesvillesd.org.

Notes from the WCS Music Department

December – January 2018/19

*** MARK YOUR CALENDARS ***

December 7 PreK-5 Holiday Concert **6:00pm** February 8-9 ACSMA Solo Festival - Fillmore CS December 12 6-12 Holiday Concert **6:00pm** March 1-2 ACSMA All-County Festival II December 14 Senior Citizen’s Concert March 15-16 ACSMA All-County Festival III December 17 Concert Snow Date April 5-6 NYSSMA Zone 15 Solo Festival December 20 Bizarre Bazaar May 8, 15, 20 Required Marching Band Rehearsals January 18-19 ACSMA All-County Festival May 3 9-12 Performing ARTS **New York City**

Annual Bizarre Bazaar Shop for YOUR family and friends for the Holidays –

Dec 20, 2018

The WCS Music Department will once again be

gratefully accepting donations for this very popular and

successful fundraiser. We are asking our family and

friends to set aside items as you clean out your closets,

basements and attics. These items can be dropped off in

the Music Room or please call 607-356-3301, ext. 341 if

you need your items to be picked up.. We thank

everyone for your generosity and support of this great

event to be held in December. Items are to be very

“like-new” or new and could include:

1. ties/belts/scarves/hats

2. mugs/tins/baskets

3. ornaments/decorations

4. books

5. CD’s / DVDs

6. movies

7. board games

8. puzzles

9. kitchen towels, place mats, household items, etc.

10. jewelry/perfume/hand cream

11. posters

12. stuffed animals

13. computer games/ video games

14. pens/pencils/stationary

15. crafts

16. knick-knacks

17. Always in need of Dad and Grandpa gift items

W CS Music Department Recycling Fundraiser

The WCS Music Department is recycling computer

printer inkjet cartridges. Instead of

throwing your empty cartridges away please put them in a baggie and send them to us. Not only will we earn a little money for the Music Dept. - we will also be saving the earth.

Elementary Holiday Concert December 7th @ **6:00 pm**

All students in grades Pre-K through 6th will be participating in this annual

performance. We hope you will join us to

share some Holiday sounds!

Dress Code: Holiday dress up!!

High School Holiday Concert Wednesday, December 12th @ **6:00 pm**

Once again our **DRESS CODE** for Junior / Band

+ Chorus = Black bottoms and White tops. Gentlemen are also required to wear a tie.

Senior Band + Chorus = Black on Black

Please note: No jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. It

does get warm during the concert so choose your

attire accordingly. Also, remember the 5 “B’s” – no

bellies, bra/spaghetti straps, boxers, buttocks or

bosoms should be exposed.

The WCS Music Department presents the Billy Martin Cole All-Star Circus

Monday, January 21st @ 6:30pm Advance Sale Tickets go on Sale: January 2

$10 admits 1 adult + 2 children under 12 See any Jr/Sr Band + Chorus Student

ACSMA All-County Festival I Concert: January 19, 2019

2:00pm @ Cuba-Rushford CS

Tickets may be purchased at the door. This is the first of three Festivals.

2019 ACSMA All-County Honors Festivals. We hope to see many of you in the audience supporting these WCS student-musicians

who have achieved at the next level!!

ACSMA Sr. High All-County Honors Show Choir 2019: Onalee Emery, Emma Lee, Paige Panco, Sydney Tubbs, Allyson Waters

ACSMA All-County Intermediate Honors Band 2019: Jack Lee, Oliver Smith, Debra Gullett, Quinn Schultz, Olivia Buchholz, Mia Kio, Grace Fry

Junior High Area All-State

WCS Performing ARTS trip to NYC May3 - 4, 2019

Would you like to help sponsor a student?

WCS 8th-12th Grade Band and Chorus students have the opportunity to participate in one of our 24 Hour New York City Performing Arts Field Trips May 3-4, 2019. Students will depart WCS on Friday, May 3 at 5am and will return at approximately 5am on Saturday, May 4th (YES ~ we sleep on the bus!!)

While in NYC students will visit: Grand Central Station (eat lunch here + explore this glorious train station), the 9/11 Memorial, take a Circle Line Landmark Cruise (seeing the city from a different lens and perspective), eat dinner in Times Square and attend a performance of the Broadway Show Aladdin! We will then get back on our bus and head home.

Due to the continued support and generosity of our WCS Boosters and our WCS District, along with Music Association Fundraising monies - we are able to keep the out of pocket cost to our students for the ($325+) down to $100. HOWEVER, we have several students who have indicated on their permission slips that they either need complete or partial sponsorship to cover the cost of this trip. If you are interested in helping to sponsor partial, or all, of the out of pocket costs for a student please let me know ASAP. Students will not know who their sponsor is and no one will know that the student is being sponsored - however, thank you notes will be written and delivered to sponsors after this awesome opportunity.

As always - we THANK EVERYONE for your continued support and encouragement that allows us to pursue these types of activities for our students as we help them prepare to be successful in the global and diverse society we all live in!!

Senior High Area All-State

CLASSROOM NEWS

4th Grade: We can’t believe the first marking period is over!! We have already learned a ton of new words in spelling/vocabulary, and have practiced many grammar rules, along with always working on reading comprehension. In Math, we reviewed multi-digit adding and subtracting, along with rounding. We converted metric units, used the area/perimeter formulas and are now working on multiplication and long division. Social Studies finds us studying the Iroquois (one of Miss Stebbins’ favorites!), then we will move on to Colonial America. In Science, we have studied plants in depth and are now into our animal unit. We would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!!

Fifth Grade Social Studies: The Fifth Grade is currently studying contact and colonization in the Americas. Important people leading to the colonization of the Americas will be learned. The next theme will center on the English colonies and the movement to become a nation. Geography will also play an important role in the next theme.

Sixth Grade Social Studies: The Sixth Grade is currently working on Ancient China. They have learned about some of the famous people and even made their own slat books. They learned that the slat books require a unique combination of dexterity and patience. Their next topic will be Ancient India. In this chapter the students will explore the traditions and culture of this area of the world.

Seventh Grade Social Studies: The Seventh Grade has just ended with the Exploration and the beginnings of the English colonies. They especially were interested in why many of the colonies were founded by different countries in Europe. Next, they will learn about the thirteen original colonies. This will eventually lead to the United States Constitution and the in-depth study of the Bill of Rights. The Seventh Grade would also like to thank everyone that helped to make the pork barbecue a success. They will start the spell-a-thon in February. The Seventh Grade is looking forward to the annual Gettysburg trip.

Eighth Grade Social Studies: The Eighth Grade is currently working on the Industry and Immigration. They have studied some of the entrepreneurs and also prepared catalogs dealing with inventions during this period. The students each prepared a power point on their inventions and presented to the class. They will end the chapter with a real-life scenario of negotiations between employers and employees. They also will get in-depth knowledge of immigration.

Ninth Grade Global Studies I: The Ninth Grade just finished up learning about the Early River Valley Civilizations and will quickly move into the Classical Civilizations of Rome, Greece, and China. The students learned what characteristics make a civilization and what is needed to have a civilization be successful. The students will learn how the Greeks and Romans built massive civilizations and began to develop the world and Europe into what we know as of today. The unit after Greece and Rome will be an in-depth look at religions around the world.

Tenth Grade Global Studies II: The Tenth Grade students just finished with the French Revolution and Napoleon’s brief conquering of Europe. The students learned about the Reign of Terror and how the people of France were towards one another. We have recently moved to the Industrial Revolution in Britain and how the modern factory system came to be about. The students will be moving into learning about Imperialism and the conquering of inferior countries by more dominant and advanced societies, “Survival of the Fittest.”

Eleventh Grade United States History: The Eleventh Grade just learned about the thirteen original colonies and made a research presentation on one of the regions during the time period. The students then learned about the United States Constitution and the in-depth study of the Bill of Rights and the other amendments to the Constitution. The next unit will look into the new United States as a country and about the beginning Presidents dealings with the Native Americans and the Government.

Twelfth Grade Government: The seniors just finished two different projects, one of which was about a third party they chose. The seniors were responsible for choosing a political party to research and state some common background facts of the political party. The second project which the seniors just completed was doing research on a particular court case that has been monumental in the history of the United States and providing both sides of the argument and then forming their own opinion about what should have been the final decision. The next units that will be covered by the seniors is going over the important documents to the country, such as the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and the Amendments. The seniors also have a Senior Project that they have been working on throughout the year which involves them shadowing at College and a Job, doing community services, and more!

College Sociology (CCC): The class is currently studying crime and deviance in America. They have learned that there are many myths connected to crimes in America. The main questions are connected to the offenders and the victims of crimes? Many of the myths will be debunked which will give them valuable insight into crime and corrections in America.

Laurie Sanders, Superintendent of the Whitesville Central School, announces that the following students, grades 5

through 12, have been named to the honor roll for the 1st marking period. Students named to the High Honors have

maintained an average of 95.0% or above while those named to Honors have averaged 90%-94.99% and those named

to Merit Roll have averaged 85%-89.99%.

High Honor Roll (95% +):

12th Grade: Onalee Emery, Falyn Lewis-Ellison, Allyson Waters, Mandy Welty-Matteson

11th Grade: Katelyn Barney, Chloe Norton, Sydney Tubbs

10th Grade: Caleb Cutler, Jessica Erdmann, Scott Garis III

8th Grade: Kennedy Bledsoe, Kaylie Gaines, Gabriella Hall, Vanessa Hall, Aislinn Hamilton, Brynn Scholl

7th Grade: Holden Matteson

6th Grade: Olivia Buchholz, Katrina Lewis

5th Grade: Kenton Shultz

Honor Roll (90%-94.99%):

12th Grade: Ian Bell, Teasha Boyd, Jillian Clarke, Adriana Dodson, Carleigh Folts, Emma Lee, Cortni Watson

11th Grade: Nicholas Billings, Naomi Buchholz, Karrie Button, Erica Hixson

10th Grade: Paige Chase, Colby Gaines, Jonathan Lewis, Ian Middaugh, Katelyn Pensyl

9th Grade: Rachel Jackson, Zoey Lee, Thomas Meehan, Gretta Tubbs

8th Grade: Gavin Cutler, Kaylee Hunt

7th Grade: Grace Fry, Debra Gullett

6th Grade: Eli Barney, Holden Elliott, Mia Kio, Graci Lewis-Ellison, Bella Pepiciello, Quinn Schultz, Oliver Smith

5th Grade: Morrigan Hixson, Mickalie Reinbold, Jozelyn Sutton, Olivia Waters

Merit Roll (85%-89.99%):

12th Grade: Michael Hixson, Jenna Jackson, Emma Saxton, Kiley Whitesell

11th Grade: Brianne Cavanaugh, Mackinze Delill, Thomas DuBois, Dominic Reisman, Kendra Stebbins,

10th Grade: Hunter Bells, Joshua Bradford, Kash Grover, Christopher Gullett, Brendal Jackson, Jesse Pensyl, Chelsie

Reisman

9th Grade: Dylan Acor, Serena Ainsworth, Troy Cogar, Lucas Erdmann, Spencer Mattison, Conner Phillips, Randa

Waite Justin Waters

8th Grade: Hailey Button,Kalin Elliott, Christopher Estep, Travis Outman, Tyson Tigner

7th Grade: Wyatt Hamilton, Alexys Palmatier, Hannah Ritter

6th Grade: Gage Hall, Jack Lee

5th Grade: Ciarra Delill, Skyler Orpet, Matthew Ritter

BOCES – 1st Quarter HONOR ROLL

High Honor

Teasha Boyd 12 Criminal Justice

Onnalee Emery 12 New Vision Health Professions

Emma Lee 12 New Vision Health Professions

Cortni Watson 12 Cosmetology

Nicholas Billings 11 Criminal Justice

MacKinze Delill 11 Natural Resources

Honor Emma Saxton 12 Cosmetology

Michael Hixson 12 Media Communications Technology

Jenna Jackson 12 Criminal Justice

Thomas DuBois 11 Natural Resources

Paiden Price 11 Criminal Justice

Dominic Reisman 11 Power Equipment Technology

Kendra Stebbins 11 Media Communication Tech

Robert Whitesell 11 Welding Metal Fabrication

Joseph Button 10 Early Entry CTE

2018-19 BASKETBALLL SCHEDULE

Date Team Time Opponent Date Team Time Opponent

12-03-18 Girls JV 6:00PM Jasper-Troupsburg Central 01-17-19 Girls Modified 5:00PM Away vs. Wellsville

12-03-18 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Jasper-Troupsburg Central 01-17-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs. Andover

12-04-18 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Andover 01-17-19 Boys Modified 6:15PM Away vs. Wellsville

12-05-18 Girls JV 6:00PM Andover 01-17-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Andover

12-05-18 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Andover 01-19-19 Boys Modified 10:00AM Friendship Central

12-10-18 Girls Modified 6:00PM Fillmore Central 01-19-19 Girls Modified 11:15AM Friendship Central

12-11-18 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs. Bolivar Richburg 01-21-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Away vs. Alfred Almond

12-11-18 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Bolivar Richburg 01-22-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Bolivar Richburg

12-15-18 Girls Modified 10:00AM Away vs. Hinsdale Central 01-22-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Bolivar Richburg

12-15-18 Boys Modified 11:15AM Away vs. Hinsdale Central 01-23-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Hinsdale Central

12-17-18 Girls Varsity 6:00PM Belfast Central 01-24-19 Girls JV 5:45PM Away vs. Alfred Almond

12-18-18 Girls Modified 5:00PM Away vs. Belfast Central 01-24-19 Girls Modified 6:00PM Alfred Almond

12-18-18 Boys Modified 6:30PM Away vs. Belfast Central 01-24-19 Boys Modified 6:30PM Away vs. Houghton Academy

12-19-18 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs. Genesee Valley 01-24-19 Girls Varsity 7:15PM Away vs. Alfred Almond

12-19-18 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Genesee Valley 01-25-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Scio Central

12-20-18 Girls Modified 5:15PM Canisteo Greenwood 01-26-19 Boys Modified 10:00AM Away vs. Fillmore Central

12-20-18 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Away vs. Friendship Central 01-26-19 Girls Modified 11:15AM Away vs. Fillmore Central

12-20-18 Boys Modified 6:30PM Canisteo Greenwood 01-28-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Away vs. Hammondsport Central

12-21-18 Girls JV 6:00PM Wellsville 01-28-19 Girls Modified 6:15PM Away vs. Alfred Almond

12-21-18 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Wellsville 01-29-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Alfred Almond

12-27-18 Girls JV 5:30PM Away vs. Prattsburgh Central 01-29-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Alfred Almond

12-27-18 Girls Varsity 7:00PM Away vs. Prattsburgh Central 01-30-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Genesee Valley

01-04-19 Girls JV 5:45PM Away vs. Addison Central 01-30-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Genesee Valley

01-04-19 Girls Varsity 7:15PM Away vs. Addison Central 01-31-19 Girls Modified 5:00PM Genesee Valley

01-04-19 Boys Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Hinsdale Central 01-31-19 Boys Modified 6:15PM Genesee Valley

01-07-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Alfred Almond 02-01-19 Boys Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Scio Central

01-08-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Cuba-Rushford 02-02-19 Boys Modified 10:00AM Bolivar Richburg

01-08-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Cuba-Rushford 02-02-19 Girls Modified 11:15AM Bolivar Richburg

01-09-19 Boys Varsity 7:15PM Away vs. Jasper-Troupsburg 02-04-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs. Wellsville

01-10-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Fillmore Central 02-04-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Wellsville

01-10-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Fillmore Central 02-05-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Friendship Central

01-11-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Bolivar Richburg 02-06-19 Girls Modified 5:00PM Andover

01-12-19 Girls Modified 10:00AM Away vs. Scio Central 02-06-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs. Cuba-Rushford

01-12-19 Boys Modified 11:15AM Away vs. Scio Central 02-06-19 Boys Modified 6:15PM Andover

01-14-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Houghton Academy 02-06-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Cuba-Rushford

01-15-19 Girls Modified 5:00PM Cuba-Rushford 02-07-19 Boys Varsity 7:00PM Away vs. Houghton Academy

01-15-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs. Hinsdale Central 02-08-19 Girls JV 6:00PM Away vs. Fillmore Central

01-15-19 Boys Modified 6:15PM Cuba-Rushford 02-08-19 Girls Varsity 7:30PM Away vs. Fillmore Central

02-13-19 Boys Varsity 6:00PM Away vs. Andover

Updated schedules are available on Whitesville Central School's website; www.whitesvillesd.org

Dates and Times are subject to change.

W. C. S. DECEMBER 2018 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

BREAKFAST SERVED WITH JUICE

AND MILK, A CHOICE OF

CEREAL/MUFFIN, TOAST, YOGURT

OR OATMEAL OFFERED DAILY.

LUNCH CHOICES OFFERED DAILY

ARE PB&J SAND, HOT DOG ON

ROLL, JULIENNE SALAD OR

MAIN MENU.

A CHOICE OF DRY CEREAL,

PEANUT BUTTER AND

CRACKERS, FRUIT, VEG. AND

MILK ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT

LUNCH EVERYDAY

MENU PRICES

BREAKFAST-$1.00, LUNCH-$2.15

REDUCED

BREAKFAST-$.25, LUNCH-$.25

MILK--$.30

ALL MEALS MUST BE

PREPAID OR PAID ON A

DAILY BASIS. MORNING

MILK MONEY TO BE

HANDED IN ON MONDAYS

ONLY

USDA IS AN EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

AND EMPLOYER.

PANCAKES 3 SCRAMBLED EGGS 4 BAGEL BAR 5 SAUSAGE SAND. 6 LA TOAST 7

PIZZA

GREEN BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

STUFFED PASTA

PEAS AND CARROTS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TOMATO SOUP

GRILLED CHEESE SAND.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF MILK

CHOICE OF FRUIT

HOMEMADE VEG SOUP

SLOPPY JO ON ROLL

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TURKEY SUB

BAKED BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

PANCAKES 10 BREAKFAST ON STICK 11 BREAKFAST PIZZA 12 SAUSAGE SAND. 13 LA TOAST 14

PIZZA

GREEN BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

HAMBURGER ON ROLL

SWEET POTATO FRIES

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SPIRALS WITH MEAT

SAUCE

MIXED VEG.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TUNA BURGERS

PASTA SALAD

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

CHICKEN PATTY ON ROLL

BAKED BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SCRAMBLED EGGS 17 BREAKFAST PIZZA 18 BAGEL BAR 19 SAUSAGE SAND. 20 LA TOAST 21

PIZZA

TOSSED SALAD

GREEN BEANS

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

HOT HAM AND CHEESE ON

ROLL

MIXED VEG.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SOFT SHELL TACO

REFRIED BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TOMATO SOUP

GRILLED CHEESE SAND.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

REINDEER PAWS

ELF FINGERS

CHRISTMAS GREENS

FROSTY FRUIT

MERRY MILK

24 25 26 27 28

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Whitesville Central School December 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Refer to Basketball

Schedule for Game Times

1

2

3 GJV & GV vs

Jasper-Troupsburg

4 BV vs Andover

5

GJV & GV vs Andover

6

7 Grades UPK - 5 Concert 6 PM

8

9

10 GM vs Fillmore

11 GJV & GV @

Bolivar-Richburg

Fall Sports Pictures

12 Grades 6-12

Concert 6 PM

13

14 Senior Citizen

Concert & Luncheon 12:30

Santa’s Workshop

5:00 - 7:00 pm

15 BM & GM @

Hinsdale

16

17

GM & BM @ Belfast

18 Board Meeting

7 PM

19 GJV & GV vs

Genesee Valley

Bizarre Bazaar

20 GM & BM vs

Canisteo-Grnwd

BV @ Friendship

21 GJV & GV vs

Wellsville

22

23/30

24 Winter Recess

12/24 – 1/1

/31

New

Year’s Eve

25 Merry Christmas

26

27

GJV & GV @ Prattsburgh

28

29

W. C. S. JANUARY 2019 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

BREAKFAST SERVED WITH JUICE

AND MILK, A CHOICE OF

CEREAL/MUFFIN, TOAST, YOGURT

OR OATMEAL OFFERED DAILY.

LUNCH CHOICES OFFERED DAILY

ARE PB&J SAND, HOT DOG ON

ROLL, JULIENNE SALAD OR

MAIN MENU.

A CHOICE OF DRY CEREAL,

PEANUT BUTTER AND

CRACKERS, FRUIT, VEG. AND

MILK ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT

LUNCH EVERYDAY

MENU PRICES

BREAKFAST-$.95, LUNCH-$2.15

REDUCED

BREAKFAST-$.25, LUNCH-$.25

MILK--$.30

ALL MEALS MUST BE

PREPAID OR PAID ON A

DAILY BASIS. MORNING

MILK MONEY TO BE

HANDED IN ON MONDAYS

ONLY31 1 BAGEL BAR 2 SAUSAGE SAND. 3 LA TOAST 4

NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

HOMADE CHICKEN SOUP

TURKEY SAND.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

STUFFED PASTA

PEAS AND CARROTS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

HAMBURGER ON ROLL

SWEET POTATO FRIES

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

PANCAKES 7 SCRAMBLED EGGS 8 BAGEL BAR 9 SAUSAGE SAND. 10 LA TOAST 11

PIZZA

GREEN BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TOMATO SOUP

GRILLED CHEESE SAND.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

CHICKEN FAJITA

REFRIED BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TURKEY SUB

MIXED VEG.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SLOPPY JOE ON ROLL

BROC. AND CAULIFLOWER

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

14 BREAKFAST ON STICK 15 BREAKFAST TAC-GO 16 SAUSAGE SAND. 17 LA TOAST 18

PIZZA

GREEN BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

HAMBURGER ON ROLL

MIXED VEG.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SOFT SHELL TACO

TOSSED SALAD

REFRIED BEANS

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

CHICKEN PATTY ON ROLL

CORN

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

MEAT LOAF

MASHED POTATOES

CARROTS, ROLL

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF FRUIT

21 BREAKFAST PIZZA 22 SCRAMBLED EGGS 23 SAUSAGE SAND. 24 LA TOAST 25

NO SCHOOL

POPCORN CHICKEN

SWEET POTATO FRIES

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SPIRALS WITH MEAT

SAUCE

MIXED VEG.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TUNA MELT

BAKED BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

HOT HAM AND CHEESE ON

ROLL

HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SCRAMBLED EGGS 28 SAUSAGE SAND. 29 BREAKFAST TAC-GO 30 SAUSAGE SAND. 31

PIZZA

GREEN BEANS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

GENERAL TSO'S CHCIKEN

SERVED WITH RICE AND

STEAMED VEG.

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

TURKEY GRAVY ON

MASHED POTATOES

PEAS

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

SCALLOPED POTATOES

WITH HAM

CARROTS, ROLL

TOSSED SALAD

CHOICE OF FRUIT

CHOICE OF MILK

USDA IS AN EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

AND EMPLOYER.

Whitesville Central School

January 2019

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1

2

Classes Resume

3

4

GJV & GV @ Addison

BV @ Hinsdale

5

6

7

BV vs Alfred- Almond

8

GJV & GV vs Cuba-Rushford

9

BV @ Jasper-Troupsburg

10

GJV & GV vs Fillmore

11

BV vs Bolivar-Richburg

12

GM & BM @ Scio

13 14

BV vs Houghton 15

Board Meeting 7 PM

GM & BM vs Cuba-Rushford

GJV @ Hinsdale

16

17

GM & BM @ Wlsv

GJV & GV @ Andover

18

ACSMA All County Honors Fest. I

19

ACSMA All County Honors Fest. I

GM & BM vs Friendship

20

21

Martin Luther King Day

NO SCHOOL

BV @ Alfred-Almond

Billy Martin All-Star Circus

6:30 PM

22

22nd – 25th Regent Exams

GJV & GV vs

Bolivar-Richburg

23

BV vs Hinsdale 24

GJV & GV @ Alfred-Almond

GM vs Alfred-Almond

BM @ Houghton Academy

25

End of 2nd Quarter

BV vs Scio

26

BM & GM @ Fillmore

27

28

BV @ Hammondsport

GM @ Alfred-Almond

29

GJV & GV vs Alfred-Almond

30 GJV & GV vs

Genesee Valley

31 GM & BM vs

Genesee Valley

Refer to Basketball

Schedule for Game Times

On Monday, October 8th Dave and Kathleen Jeffers visited the library for a Pumpkin Patch program. Attendees got to pet rabbits, chickens and ducks. They were able to help make scarecrows and play some games before being entertained with Dave’s magic. Everyone in attendance had a great time.

The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum has donated passes to the museum. Library Card Holders may borrow the pass and visit the museum for free. We thank the museum for this donation.

Santa will be visiting on Saturday, December 8th at 7 pm. This program is presented by Dave and Kathleen Jeffers. It will include magic, snow, face painting and more. The program is hosted by the library, but will be held at the fire hall due to space. The show will start promptly at 7 so please arrive by 6:45 to be settled and ready at 7. Pre-registration is required.

Thank you to the library board and the community for allowing me to attend LEAD (Leadership for Engaged, Active Directors) classes sponsored by STLS and CCLS. This has been 12 months of engaging with other directors from the two library systems so I could connect with other directors and bring better services to the people of Whitesville.

The library board will host its annual Chocolate Sale on Wednesday and Thursday, February 13 and 14. Stop by the library to pick up a sweet treat for your sweetheart and support the library.

MEMORIALS: In memory of Lester & Doratha Harris: Killer Whale by Justin D’Ath given by Elton & Christine Harris The Library has purchased many new books and DVDs. Hugs from Obama by M. Sweeney; A Simple Song by Melody Carlson, Lone Star Christmas by Dolores Fossen, Robert Parker’s Colorblind by Reed Farrel Coleman, Under My Skin by Lisa Unger, Alaskan Holiday by Debbie Macomber, Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis, The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith, The Reckoning by John Grisham. DVDs include The Spy Who Dumped Me, To Kill a Mockingbird, Classic Lassie Films. For a complete list stop by the library.

SAVE THESE DATES December January Wednesday 5 Zen Coloring 1:00 Tuesday 1 Library Closed Saturday 8 Santa’s Visit 7:00 Wednesday 3 Zen Coloring 1:00 Tuesday 11 After School Time 3:30-4:30 Tuesday 8 After School Time 3:30-4:30 Tuesday 18 Board Meeting 7:00 Tuesday 15 Board Meeting 7:00 Monday 24 Library Closed Tuesday 22 Library Legos Plus 3:30-4:30 Tuesday 25 Library Closed

Whitesville Public Library 500 Main St.; PO Box 158, 607-356-3645

www.whitesvillelibrary.org whitesville@stls.org

Choosing a free book while

trick or treating Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

Thank you for the opportunity to

attend LEAD classes

ATTENTION SENIORS 60 YEARS +

Please join us at the Whitesville Fire Hall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday’s from 10:00 - 2:00 PM for lunch and an activity for only $3. Lunch is served at noon.

Call Barb Billings to sign up at 607-356-3390. We look forward to meeting you.

WCS SENIOR CITIZEN CHRISTMAS CONCERT & DINNER

Friday, December 14, 2018 Dinner Cost - $1.00

Reservations are due by December 3rd Bus departs the Fire Hall at 12:15 PM Concert in the gymnasium at 12:30 PM Dinner is served in the cafeteria at 1:15 PM Bus returns to the Fire Hall at appropriately 2:15.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Join Student Council as we bring back Santa’s Workshop!

When: Friday, December 14, 2018

Time: 5 pm - 7 pm

Tickets will need to be purchased for the activity tables/refreshments. $0.25/ticket

SEE YOU THERE! Holiday Themed Chinese Auction

The class of 2019 would like to thank everyone who helped

make this year’s Chinese Auction a success. This was our last

fundraiser!!! A very special thank you to the community for all

of your support over the years. We truly appreciate it. We will

be off to Disney for our senior trip in April.

Senior Soccer Game Nights

Austin Waite

Zackery Kelly

Adriana Dodson

Michael Hixson

Falyn Lewis-Ellison

Carleigh Folts

Jenna Jackson

Allyson Waters

Emma Lee

Onalee Emery

Emma Saxton Mandy Welty-Mattison

Administration Laurie Sanders, Superintendent

Tammy Emery, Principal

Board of Education Jeffrey Erdmann, President

Jane Hall, Vice-President

Monica Acomb

Charles Cutler, Jr.

Scott Garis

By-Line Editor Tracey Waters

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6th Grade Mini-Ridge Walk Halloween Parade

Fire & Safety Prevention Week - Students learned about fire safety, fire and rescue equipment, and careers from local fire and emergency professionals. A BIG THANK YOU to our special guest for coming to school and sharing with us. Congratulations to winners of the Fire Prevention poster contest.

Theatre Works Presents ‘Bubble Trouble’

Students learned about surface tension, water

adhesion and how much fun learning can be.