Grant to Fund Full Day ‘OPTIONS’ for 3-Year-Olds · Sportsmanship Kyle Platt Lexi Drake Elaina Pike-Riccardi County All-Stars: Emma Petrichick for Volleyball; Madison Jones and

Jan. / Feb. 2017 • Vol. 21 • Issue 3 MISSION: GVCS shall champion education, a healthy lifestyle and community involvement by incorporating resources to inspire and empower all to be successful in life. VISION: GVCS will achieve global recognition as a model for innovative learning and excellence.

Genesee Valley is pleased to announce that we received one of the few Three-Year-Old Student Grants for New York State! We are excited to partner with Literacy West for STEAM activities for our youngest learners. The name of the game for this level will be OPTIONS, OPTIONS, and more OPTIONS!

GV understands that the collaboration between parents and school is the glue that makes it all work. Therefore, we are creating a program that puts parents in the driver’s seat for their child. While we will be offering a full day program for up to 36 students, parents have the option to plan for a shorter day if needed.

Transportation will be another option for your student. We will offer trans-portation specifically for three-year-olds. This will occur after the regular bus runs, beginning at 8 a.m. and start at 2 p.m. at the end of the day. An aide will be on the bus with our students to help them get into their car seats safely.

GV continues to receive the grant that provides all students breakfast, lunch and a snack at NO COST to parents. This will be served in the classroom daily in a family style meal.

If you wish to transport your child, you can bring them as early as 7:50 a.m. and they can stay up to 2:50 p.m. daily. The first and last hour of the day will be considered “playtime” and will be monitored by teachers at all times.

We will begin programming on JANUARY 23rd. If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Edmister, Elementary Principal, at 268-7906, or stop in to discuss concerns, questions, or ideas. We are open to suggestions.

Grant to Fund Full Day ‘OPTIONS’ for 3-Year-Olds

Monday, January 2, 2017 – School Closed, New Year’s HolidayMonday, January 16, 2017 – School Closed, Martin Luther King Holiday

Friday, February 3, 2017 – Staff Development Day – No Student AttendanceFebruary 20-24, 2017 – School Closed – Mid-Winter Break, President’s Day

Winter Calendar Reminders

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as a part of multiple content areas, so students will better un-derstand the connections between the disciplines. For too long, Math, Social Studies, Science and English Language Arts were taught in isolation. This resolution will enable students to break down the walls between the content areas and be better prepared for the jobs of the next century. Through developing improved communication, critical thinking, problem solving, communica-tion and media literacy skills, students will be prepared to take on any new challenge beyond the school’s walls.

Resolution #3: GVCS will be responsible with and maxi-mize the upcoming Capital Project.

I am very excited about what the new Capital Project will bring to the district. I also recognize the need to maximize the repairs and improvements so they last. We will be very diligent and judicious with the spending and oversight provided on all aspects of the work completed. I am excited about the new roof, electrical, technological and campus improvements to come over the next two years. I am equally excited about the new learning spaces, expanded Technology classroom and new fitness center with extended community access. I am confident we will maxi-mize this project and ensure the repairs and improvements will last for many years.

Unlike most New Year’s resolutions, I am confident we will accomplish ours.

Happy New Year!

Dr. Brian Schmitt, Superintendent

Dear Genesee Valley Community,

Happy New Year! As we approach a New Year with a refreshed enthusiasm and clean slate, I would like to take this opportunity to share Genesee Valley CSD’s New Year’s Resolu-tions.

Resolution #1: GVCS will con-tinue to improve the frequency and effectiveness of communication with all constituents.

I am very proud of the quality of education students receive at Genesee Valley. I also recognize that communi-cation is often the most criticized aspect of the manner we accomplish our goals. I am committed to over-communicating with students, parents, faculty, staff and community members. The Leadership Team will continue to emphasize differentiating the way that we communicate with families and encourage a continued dialogue between school and home.

Resolution #2: GVCS will prepare students for the jobs of the next century.

The students of Genesee Valley CSD deserve the best educa-tion. We are committed to providing increased opportunities that prepare students for the jobs of the future. We are committed to offering courses and activities that align with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) emphasis. We will continue to offer opportunities to solve real world problems

From the Superintendent

Three Resolutions I Know We Will Accomplish

Assembly Spotlights

Area VeteransVeteran’s Day this year

had a special assembly. Our students were privileged to hear first-hand accounts from veterans about what they did and what the day meant to them. GV students gave them an extended, stand-ing ovation for their time, energy, and service to our great country. Plans to make this day even better started the day after the assembly. It was a proud moment for GV and for the Veterans who have served our country!

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Genesee Valley hosted the annual Senior Citizens’ Concert and Dinner on Tuesday, December 13. There were approximately 100 special guests in attendance for our annual event. Folks gathered for some fine mu-sical entertainment from our GVCS band and choir stu-dents, under the direction of Mr. Robbins, Mr. Telesca and Mr. Musingo. After the concert, our guests enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner prepared by our cafeteria staff in the decorated dining room. Dinner was served by our National Honor Society students, under the direction of Mrs. Horne and Ms. Donlon, Advisors. Thank you to all staff and students for volun-teering their time for a fun-filled evening.

GVCS will use the School Messenger System to notify parents with a recorded phone call, when school is closed or delayed. The district uses student informa-tion in Power School, so if your phone number has recently changed, please con-tact Denise Baker at 585-268-7937 or e-mail [email protected] with changes.

We also announce closings and delays on TV Channels 2, 4 and 7 and Time War-ner along with local radio stations: WZKZ 101.9 FM

WLSV 790 AMWJQZ 103.5 FM WPIG 95.7 FM

Stay Tuned In for Closings & Delays

Modified Boys’ Soccer Modified Girls’ Soccer Modified VolleyballMost Dedicated Riley Gordon Emera Aquila Abbigail CobleMost Improved Devon Cline Lexi Burrows Reagan EvelandSportsmanship William Scholes Lizzie Bentley Addison Herring

JV Boys’ SoccerMost Dedicated Rylie McKnight Most Improved Trevor Clark Sportsmanship Levi Burrows Varsity Boys’ Soccer Varsity Girls’ Soccer Varsity VolleyballMost Dedicated Chris Baker Hallie Weinman Hailey Herring Most Improved Carson Werner Hannah Gordon Brooklyn ClineSportsmanship Kyle Platt Lexi Drake Elaina Pike-Riccardi

County All-Stars: Emma Petrichick for Volleyball; Madison Jones and Karah Landries for Girls’ Soccer; Josh McGuire, Chris Baker, Nick Baker, and Carson Werner for Boys’ Soccer. Chris Baker was also named Big 30 All-Star.

Fall SportS Banquet awardS

Senior Citizens Celebrate the Holidays


By Mrs. BabbittArt History students have been studying African Art through imagery, videos and dis-

cussion. In collaboration with Mr. Robbins demonstrating on a traditional Djembe (be-low), students were given a lesson by him with instruments and were encouraged to test the sounds and examine the materials used to create the instruments. By the end of class, students were playing an instrument to a beat that matched Mr.Robbins on the Djembe. To wrap up our African Art unit, we had students combine elements from imagery they learned about & incorporate something personal about themselves in a Mask. The masks are on display in the Art Wing (above). Enjoy!

Zumba ® Fitness Classes – Classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thurs-day evenings at 7:00 p.m. at GVCS by licensed instructor Linda Presutti. Call 268-7911for information. (Aqua Zumba® will return in the spring).

Aerobics – Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. – In-structor Pat Presutti

Open Indoor Track – Weekdays 7-8 am, 5-8 pm (except during athletic con-tests & holidays)

Open Swim – Schedule to be an-nounced

Open Gym / Basketball – Sundays, 11am-1pm – both gyms & weight room open

Open Weight Room – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – 6:00 – 7:00 a.m. AND Mondays, Wednesdays and Thurs-

days from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

By Myah BurtThe Genesee Valley students of Mrs.

Horne’s 12th grade Participation in Government (PIG) class worked hard to create a mock election for our school. Our goals were to give the opportunity to those unable to legally vote, to create an idea of how this area might vote, and compare our results with state and national figures. The students took time out of their PIG class; each senior had a job. Jobs included mak-ing a “Vote Today Sign”, creating ballots, making mock election booths, running the election polls on Tuesday November 8th, and counting the ballots at the end. The class had a lot of fun and got a chance to see what voting was like and how it was all set up. The day of the election, results came back to show that Donald Trump had won with 229 votes. Hilary Clinton took second with 81 votes, Gary Johnson with 28, Evan McMullin with 17, and last place Jill Stein with 15. Looking at the results you could say the Genesee Valley students predicted our President!

GVCS Participatesin Mock Election

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Get in Shape with Fitness Activities at Genesee Valley

Art History Students Learning about African Art


The New Year Brings Welcome Changes to 3-8 ELA and Math Assessments By Carol A. McCarville, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Last year, in response to feedback from parents and members of the education community, State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia facilitated reforms in both the format and time limits of the Grade 3-8 assessments in ELA and Math. Welcomed by educators, these changes:

• Shortened the length of the tests; • Removed all time constraints.

This year, educators and parents will see a change in the scheduling of the assessments. The Common Core exam in ELA will be administered prior to spring break, specifically March 28th-30th. The exams in Math will not be administered until AFTER spring break: May 2nd-May 4th. The move to split the calendar is reflective of the Commissioner’s leadership and responsiveness to educators in the field, as well as families.

Once again, students will have as long as they need to finish their assessments during the day of administration. It is the hope of all that these changes will continue to lessen the stress and anxiety evidenced by many students in the past few years. Here at Genesee Valley we are positive the relaxed atmosphere will allow all students to perform their best and “show what they know”!

Even in a more relaxed atmosphere, State assessments can be stressful. There are a few simple things parents and caregivers can do at home to help their child perform their best:

• Be sure your child is well-rested, especially the night before the exam. • Insist on breakfast, whether at home or at school; food is fuel for the brain and body! • As much as possible, maintain a regular schedule in the days before the test. • Avoid scheduling medical and dental appointments during state assessments • Keep your child home if they are ill. • Let your child’s teacher know if he/she seems stressed over the state assessment; teachers can help calm those “test taking

nerves”, too!

If you have any questions regarding the state assessments or the schedule (see chart), please feel free to contact the building principal or myself at (585) 268-7913. Exact start times will be determined closer to the assessment date. Please do let us know if your child will be absent so we can schedule a make-up session

2017 ELA Assessment Schedule Assessment Start Time Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 Thursday, March 30

TBD

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

2017 Math Assessment Schedule Assessment Start Time Tuesday, May 2 Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, May 4

TBD

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

By Carol A. McCarville, Director of Curriculum and Instruction


• Shortened the length of the tests; • Removed all time constraints.This year, educators and parents will

see a change in the scheduling of the as-sessments. The Common Core exam in ELA will be administered prior to spring break, specifically March 28th-30th. The exams in Math will not be administered until AFTER spring break: May 2nd-May 4th. The move to split the calendar is re-flective of the Commissioner’s leadership and responsiveness to educators in the field, as well as families.

Once again, students will have as long as they need to finish their assess-ments during the day of administration. It is the hope of all that these changes will continue to lessen the stress and anxiety evidenced by many students in the past few years. Here at Genesee Valley we are positive the relaxed atmosphere will allow all students to perform their best and

“show what they know”!Even in a more relaxed atmosphere,

State assessments can be stressful. There are a few simple things parents and care-givers can do at home to help their child perform their best:

• Be sure your child is well-rested, especially the night before the exam.

• Insist on breakfast, whether at home or at school; food is fuel for the brain and body!

• As much as possible, maintain a regular schedule in the days before the test.

• Avoid scheduling medical and dental

appointments during state assess-ments

• Keep your child home if they are ill.• Let your child’s teacher know if he/

she seems stressed over the state assessment; teachers can help calm those “test taking nerves” too.

If you have any questions regarding the state assessments or the schedule (see chart), please feel free to contact the build-ing principal or myself at (585) 268-7913. Exact start times will be determined closer to the assessment date. Please do let us know if your child will be absent so we can schedule a make-up session.

The New Year Brings Welcome Changes to 3-8 ELA and Math Assessments By Carol A. McCarville, Director of Curriculum and Instruction


• Shortened the length of the tests; • Removed all time constraints.

This year, educators and parents will see a change in the scheduling of the assessments. The Common Core exam in ELA will be administered prior to spring break, specifically March 28th-30th. The exams in Math will not be administered until AFTER spring break: May 2nd-May 4th. The move to split the calendar is reflective of the Commissioner’s leadership and responsiveness to educators in the field, as well as families.

Once again, students will have as long as they need to finish their assessments during the day of administration. It is the hope of all that these changes will continue to lessen the stress and anxiety evidenced by many students in the past few years. Here at Genesee Valley we are positive the relaxed atmosphere will allow all students to perform their best and “show what they know”!

Even in a more relaxed atmosphere, State assessments can be stressful. There are a few simple things parents and caregivers can do at home to help their child perform their best:

• Be sure your child is well-rested, especially the night before the exam. • Insist on breakfast, whether at home or at school; food is fuel for the brain and body! • As much as possible, maintain a regular schedule in the days before the test. • Avoid scheduling medical and dental appointments during state assessments • Keep your child home if they are ill. • Let your child’s teacher know if he/she seems stressed over the state assessment; teachers can help calm those “test taking

nerves”, too!

If you have any questions regarding the state assessments or the schedule (see chart), please feel free to contact the building principal or myself at (585) 268-7913. Exact start times will be determined closer to the assessment date. Please do let us know if your child will be absent so we can schedule a make-up session

2017 ELA Assessment Schedule Assessment Start Time Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 Thursday, March 30

TBD

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

2017 Math Assessment Schedule Assessment Start Time Tuesday, May 2 Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, May 4

TBD

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

Grades 3-8

Grade 3-8 ELA and Math AssessmentsNew Year Brings Welcome Testing Changes to

Our second graders, along with teachers Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Johnson, worked hard on their STEAM Pumpkin Project. They were very pleased with the results. Nice work students!ST

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The GV family comes together once again to support another worthy cause. On Wednesday, October 26 staff and students wore pink to recognize cancer awareness and made donations. Thank you for your support!

Putting on the Pink for a Cure

To observe Girls and Boys Day in Tech on Wednesday, October 12th, students in Mrs. Bowen’s and Mrs. King’s classes went to Alfed State College to learn about various tech-nologies on campus.

Students Take Part in

Tech Day


The GV family comes together once again to support another worthy cause. On Wednesday, October 26 staff and students wore pink to recognize cancer awareness and made donations. Thank you for your support!

September Character Trait - RESPECT Kindergarten: Hopkins - Anthony Marra and Angel Mota;

Palmer - Ainsley Marciano and Boone Fanton1st Grade: Gilford - Makenzie Turybury and Ryley Frank;

Wesche - Leah Burrows and Morgan Grooms 2nd Grade: Johnson - Kaelyn Beckwith and Trent

Hutchinson; Burton - Addison Middaugh and Brooke Otoranto3rd Grade: Kelly - Franklin Phillips and Riely Barnes;

Eldridge - Cole Cochran and Kylee Harrington4th Grade: Montague - Ryan Daciw and Aubrey Geoppner;

Schmidt - Salvatore Gambino and Emily Brown5th Grade: Deichmann - Kendra Bigelow and Lance Vohs;

Auman - Grace Darrin and Lawrence Smith 6th Grade: Ethan Bigelow and Raygen Haggstrom 7th Grade: Joe Grooms and Morgan Torrey8th Grade: Seth Treusdell, Victoria Babbitt, and Kaitlynn

Robbins

October Character Trait - HONESTYKindergarten: Hopkins - Braylie Sands and Timothy Hunt;

Palmer - Ella Schooner and Lijah Hadaway1st Grade: Guilford - Chloe Herdman and Kylie Delude;

Wesche - Baylee Babbitt and Novalei Huffer2nd Grade: Johnson - Adrianna Shuld and Dominic Cassidy;

Burton - Derick Gantier and Killian McCartney3rd Grade: Kelley - Rylee Ordway and Nolan Hunter;

Eldridge - Christina McAuley and McKenna Jefferds4th Grade: Montague - Nate Eveland and Kallie Burdick;

Schmidt - Jacob White and Hope Ford5th Grade: Deichmann - Cole Fleming and Cassidy Hand;

Auman - Caleb Bliven and Kimimela Ball6th Grade: Adison Grusendorf and Tristyn Rowe 7th Grade: Caleb Webster, Noah Hamilton, Sofia Marra, and

James Hosmer8th Grade: Katie Bartlett and Ryley McKnight

November Character Trait - TRUSTWORTHINESSKindergarten: Hopkins - Leon Burrows and Jocee Morton;

Palmer - Gracyn Graham and Gideon Barnes1st Grade: Guilford - Benjamin Snyder and Gabriel Marble;

Wesche - Ada Griffin and Faith White2nd Grade: Johnson - Addie Bradt and Gabby Geoppner;

Burton - Kylee Christensen and Bradyn Bailey3rd Grade: Kelley - Kaden Huffer and Meara Kelley;

Eldridge - Logan Rice and Cree Bulkey4th Grade: Montague - Ty Hutchison and Charisma

Metatos; Schmidt - Harmony Jensen and Gavin Weaver5th Grade: Deichmann - Jayce Covert and Bailey Ordway;

Auman - Morgan Bentley and Fisher Herdman6th Grade: Burger - Kylee Lorow; Finnemore - Brooke

Hutchison7th Grade: Neil Branning and Abbie Coble, and James

Randall8th Grade: Tristan Burnell, Kaitlyn Robbins, and Callin

Shipman

PBIS Monthly Character Trait Awards


If you would like information pub-lished for a GVCS Graduate giving updates, accomplishments, achievements in college, employment, military, etc. – please send information to: [email protected] . Photos are welcome, please at-tach as a separate document to the e-mail. Also, a form is on the website alumni tab:

www.genvalley.org. Thank you!

SAT and ACT Exams - Test fees are $39.50 for the ACT and $52.50 for the ACT plus writing. The SAT costs $52.50. Late fees are applied if registering after deadline. Registration sheets and access to the internet to register can be obtained in the Guidance office. There are fee waivers available.

Any juniors or seniors considering going to college should take one or both of these tests. Some two- year schools do not require either and give an Accuplacer exam. Please check in with Mrs. Preston before registering. Seniors should not be taking exams after February, it will be too late. We highly encourage juniors to take one or both of these exams this Spring/Summer so they have a chance for mul-tiple attempts!

Allegany County Area Founda-tion/Scholarships - Thank you to Denis Dahlgren who came to present to the seniors about the Allegany County Area Foundation. He provided information on all of the scholarships available within the county. The deadline for application com-pletion is January 31st. Also, a reminder to all seniors—check your mailboxes in the Guidance Office weekly for scholarship applications!

PSAT Results - PSAT results are in for the sophomores and juniors who took the exam in October. A copy will also be mailed home and Mrs. Preston will be going over the results with the students before December break.

New Visions Program (above left) - GVCS would like to recognize Em-ily Johnson, Mackenzie Morehouse, and Casey Work for participating in the New Visions program. This is a very competi-tive medical program through the Career

Guidance Office News and RemindersNational Testing Dates for SAT and ACT Exams for 2016-17

SAT Test Date Registration deadline Late Registration deadlineJanuary 21, 2017 December 21, 2016 January 10, 2017March 11, 2017 February 10, 2017 February 28, 2017May 6, 2017 April 7, 2017 April 25, 2017June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017 May 24, 2017

ACT Test Date Registration deadline Late Registration deadlineApril 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 17, 2017June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 19, 2017

& Technical Center (BOCES) and Jamestown Commu-nity College. Emily, Mackenzie, and Casey will earn 17 college credits from this half-day program. Congratulations and nice job girls!

Junior CTE Student of the Month (above right) - Lindsey Baker was named Octo-ber Junior CTE Student of the Month. Lindsey attends the Medical Assisting program at the Belmont CTE Center. Her teacher, Mrs. Colton noted, “Lindsey is a true example of motivation and dedication. Lindsey is willing to go the extra mile in class and for her fellow students. Lindsey is a go-to student, who will help others and do extra projects in the classroom. Lindsey is quick to volunteer to work in the lab, volunteer for projects and organize supplies and tools when needed.” Congratulations!

Attention Alumni:Send us Your News

examination Schedule: January 2017


Seventeen students in Grades 4-7 comprised the two teams that represented Genesee Valley at the Lego League competition at Houghton in November. The teams are pictured here presenting a research project (this years’ theme was Animal Allies) and competing in the "Robot Games."

Teams Take on the LEGO League Challenge

at Houghton College


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Alma MaterAs the years may come and then go by, we will always think of thee, and in our hearts forevermore, we will sing this melody:

(refrain) Proudly stands our banner strong and true, for the green and black and white, it forever stands for victory, and for hope and love and life. Forever shall our Alma Mater stand for Genesee, while ringing through the valley hills, of our pride and loyalty.

On Friday, November 18th, Mr. Worboys and Mrs. Bowen's STEAM class visited Belfast Central School to learn more about Mr. Hazelton's hydroponic and aquaponic systems. After listening to a very informative presentation from the Belfast students, they trav-eled up to Castile to take a tour at Summer Breeze Hydroponic Strawberry Farm. The students will take the learn-ing experiences from both trips to help make their hydroponic prototype systems functional in the next unit in STEAM class.

Field Trips Yield Lessons in Hydroponics & Aquaponics


On Saturday, November 18th with Mrs. Bowen, four GV students (Dylan Kelly, Seth Nicholas, Sam Scho-les, and Dominic Sallazzo) participated in the Dream it Do it 500 Rubber Band Pow-ered Car Competition at St. Bonaventure University. The students were given the task to design, build, test, and market their car and were competing against 50 other teams. The students were able to work with a local engineer from Napoleon Engineering to get some guidance in the process.

The administration of Genesee Valley Central School announces the following students, grades 9-12, have been named to the Honor Rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2016-17 school year. A student named to the Principal’s Honor Roll recognizes students who have an average of 93 and above. The High Honor Roll recognizes students whose average is 90-92 and the Honor Roll recognizes students whose average is 85-89.

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLLGrade 12: Noah Bennett, Celab

Bentley, Calli Burnell, Myah Burt, Nathan Hatch, Dylan Hooker, Emily Johnson, Madison Jones, Evaline Krohn, Duncan Lohnes, Mackenzie Morehouse, Andi Ra-madhani, William Raub, Sabrina Schmidt, CheyAnn Shipman, Lara Vondermassen, Jarret Ward, Carson Werner, Cassandra Work

Grade 11: Connor Abbey, Lindsey Baker, Zachary Deichmann, Alexis Drake, Hannah Gordon, Megan Hand, Karah Landries, Landon Mapes, Paige Phillips, Elaina Pike-Riccardi, Mariah Swarthout, Hallie Weinman

Grade 10: Bailey Bennett, Mackenzie Bennett, Allana Burnell, Emily Daciw, Shaquay Ely, Chelsea George, Isiah Go-odrich, Madison Herdman, David Holmes, Hunter Jones, Ethan Watson

Grade 9: Dean Becker, Carter Chris-tensen, Grace Musingo, Jonathan Rizzo, Cody Schneider, Parker Wallace

HIGH HONOR ROLLGrade 12: Brodyn Evans, Kiyonna

Goodrich, Cali Gordon, Kara Layman, Tristyn Logue, Destiny Murphy, Mark Tuttle, Julia Wesche, Heath White

Grade 11: Forest Beauchamp, Camryn Grooms, Chase Robbins

Grade 10: Sawyer Barnes, Dyanna Coble, Angelica Giuga, Aaron Holmes, Dominic Sallazzo, Danielle Simmons

Grade 9: Alexis Deichmann, Spen-cer Drake, Sarah Francisco, Genevieve Greene, Emma Petrichick, Gibson Shannon, Cynthia Shipman, Riley Vohs, Christy Wood

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pher Baker, Dakota Butler, Brooklynn

Cline, Jaurdan Craft, John Florentine, Da-mian Lombardo, Gabrielle Masten, Kyle Platt, Brandon Prentice, Mya Simmons, Shelby Treusdell, Jeremy Ward, Alex Winterhalter,

Grade 11: Nicholas Brown, Kylie Bruce, Hunter Feuti, Kaitlynn George, Dylan Kelley, Gunther Krohn, Keagan Levert, Mackenzie Marsh, Breanna Mid-daugh, Timothy Rice, Samuel Scholes,

Lily Winchell, Noah WindusGrade 10: Cheyenne Bulkley, Dylan

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Grade 9: Cristian Burnell, Hailey Herring, Isabelle Ordway, Elise Petrich-ick, Cannon Phillips, Ethan Porter, Taylor Prentice, Ethan Treusdell

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By Lindsay MontagueThis year’s production, “Night of

Broadway” and dinner theatre that was previously scheduled for January, has unfortunately been canceled due to lack of participation. We will hopefully be able to continue this tradition in the future. The Drama team thanks the community for their support!

January Character Word of the Month is “Fair” – Agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable, treating people in a way that does not favor some over others.

February Character Word of the Month is “Choice” – The act of choosing: the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities, the opportunity to make a decision.

Genesee Valley Central School would like to thank Tops Friendly Market in Wellsville, NY for welcoming us into their store last month. Ms. Shaw and Mrs. Hutchison’s classes took a trip to Tops to do some Thanksgiving shopping. Their classes helped put together Thanksgiving baskets to support some local families over the holiday. Thank you Tops employees for making this shopping experience enjoyable for all. SH

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‘Night of Broadway’ Dinner Theatre

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- Staff Development Day - No Student Attendance

- 6:00pm - PTO Meeting - 4:00-6:00pm - JAM Beef on Weck Dinner

- Last day to register for 3/11 SAT Test - 8:15am - Sr. Class meeting, caps & gowns info packets distributed

- ACT Test - Allegany County Solo Festival @ GVCS

- Junior Class Beef Stick Sales 2/13-2/24

- 3:00pm - 7-12 Faculty Meeting, Café

- 5:30pm - Board of Education Meeting - 3:10pm - PK-6 Faculty Meeting, Library

-1:00pm - Seniors order caps & gowns, café

- School Closed - President's Day

- School Closed - Mid-Winter Break




- 8:00am - Robotics Send Off Assembly

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January 2017

February 2017G e n e s e e Va l l e y C e n t r a l S c h o o l

Happy New Year! - School Closed - New Year's Holiday

- 5:30pm - Board of Ed. Work Session 8:00am - Robotics Kickoff Assem.- FBLA Krispy Kreme Sales 1/9-1/20

- 6:00pm - PTO Meeting

- School Closed - Martin Luther King Day

- 3:00pm - 7-12 Faculty Meeting, Café

- 3:10pm - PK-6 Faculty Meeting, Library - Winter Sports Picture Day - Gr. 8 students to Washington, DC Inauguration

- End of Marking Period 2, Gr. 6-12 - 12:00-6:00pm - Allegany Co. Music Festival Rehearsal @ Fillmore

- 2:00pm - Allegany Co. Music Festival @ Fillmore

- 5:30pm - Board of Education Meeting

- Regents Exams - Regents Exams - 3:15-4:15pm - Curriculum Council Meeting

- Regents Exams - Regents Exams - Report Cards available on-line/mailed home Gr. 6-12

- SAT Test


Throughout the first ten weeks of school, students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were tasked with earning 9,000 PAWS for demonstrating Respectful, Responsible and Ready to Learn behaviors. As a result of their positive choices, the elementary school earned a combined 11,344 PAWS; the most PAWS earned in a 10-week period so far! They were rewarded for exceeding their goal with an afternoon of STEAM activities, where small groups worked together to build a Mouse House and an appara-tus to hold weight. Their next goal is to earn a total of 22,000 PAWS by February 3rd. Great job students!

GVCS Grades 7-8 Social Studies students traveled to Albany November 17-19 to participate in the 2016-17 NY Youth and Government Middle School Conference in Latham. This was a simulated democratic process in which students wrote a bill and attempted to get it passed by the Youth Assembly. They actually spent time in the NYS Assembly room where they debated and voted on student written legislation. This was a great experience for students.

FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONThe Annual Fire Safety Inspection

Report for the 2016-17 school year is available for public review in the district office. Please contact the district office if you have questions.

AHERA STATEMENT In accordance with the 1986 Federal

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 29 CFR 763.84(c) the Genesee Valley CSD is required to annu-ally post written notification of all known Asbestos within the school facilities.

The Genesee Valley CSD has NO Asbestos containing building material (ACBM) within any of its facilities as de-termine by certified personnel, architects and engineers. An official written copy of this statement can viewed at the district office by calling 585-268-7900.

Youth & Government Conference

Elementary Students Rewarded for PAWS-itive Choices

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Central Administration:Dr. Brian Schmitt, SuperintendentBrian Edmister, PreK-6 PrincipalMark Carls, 7-12 PrincipalCarol McCarville, CSE Chair & Director of Curriculum & InstructionPaula Mighells, Dean of Students/ Curriculum CoordinatorErin Ostrander, District Treasurer

Board of Education:Dean McKnight, PresidentTimothy Hand, Vice-PresidentDonald BakerHeath Gordon Fred GrusendorfJoshua ShannonAmy Werner

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Happy Holidays from the Elementary Art Room!Every year I find my heart swelling with pride as I watch our young artists exhibit kindness towards others. About

this time each year there has been a tradition within the art room to create ornaments. But these aren’t just any orna-ments. They are special ornaments that the Grusendorf family takes when they go to visit and carol at the Wellsville Manor.

The word of the month for December is Caring and as a way to make this connection to our daily lives, we dis-cussed what that looks like and how we can show others we care, even people we don’t know. Additionally, we discussed what it means to be a part of a community, both within our school and when we walk out those doors.

What makes this project even more special is that it was guided around art parties. For those of you who are un-aware of what an art party is, it is a choice based time filled with centers that are earned through positive behaviors/ef-forts. This very special art day involved both Make & Take and Design & Create centers. If you talk to students, you will find out that an art party is a pretty big deal and they LOVE them!! This year, so many lovely artists gave up that time and dedicated it to painting ornaments that they knew they would not keep. To me, that is another wonderful and true exhibit of the kind and caring personalities of our children here at GVCS!

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Grant to Fund Full Day ‘OPTIONS’ for 3-Year-Olds · Sportsmanship Kyle Platt Lexi Drake Elaina Pike-Riccardi County All-Stars: Emma Petrichick for Volleyball; Madison Jones and