Part of the New York State Social Studies standard includes teaching our students about personal finance, goals, and how do utilize an effective budget. Cassadaga graduate Nick Stern, who works for M & T Bank Relations, came into Mrs. Richir's senior Economics class to demonstrate more about establishing credit, how to read credit reports, understanding loans and interest as well as answering the several questions students had. The students wanted Mr. Stern to return to discuss more about fraud and fraud protection. We are looking forward to having him back in January! #ValleyProud
Registration for Ski Club has been extended until December 8th!!
Register now using the link and info below!
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Our next #ValleyProud new hire spotlight is Brittany Mower! Brittany is one of our new elementary Teacher Aides! She started out subbing and quickly decided she wanted to become a part of the Cougar Community full time! We love that Brittany looks forward to coming to work everyday and we're pleased to have her on the team!
Mrs. Nocero from the Guidance Office arranged for a West Point Cadet to come and speak to some of Mrs. Richir's Social Studies classes. Jacob Sears, from Falconer, shared many aspects of academics, service and character as well as life at West Point. Cadet Sears also shared the importance of its history. The Continental Army first occupied West Point in 1778. The strategic location on the Hudson River was a key defensive position for the Americans. General George Washington established his headquarters at West Point in 1779 and considered it the most important strategic location in America.
As part of our December Reflection, here's what Mrs. Bennink shared about some really great real-world opportunities that are happening in Parenting/Child Psychology and JCC Education.
The first two photos are a couple of the Parenting/Child Psychology students (Naomi Johnson and Addison Helwig) teaching patterns to the PreK students in Ms. Emmott's class.
The third picture is Isabella Jaquith who is doing her 40 hour internship in Mrs. Dyer's PreK class teaching shapes.
The third and fourth photos are Mattea Hilliker and Addisyn Grissom learning how to care for an infant in the Parenting/Child Psychology class. Each student takes the Real Care Baby home to simulate the real life experience of taking care of an infant. These students also use the Empathy Belly simulator that allows them to understand the signs/symptoms of pregnancy.
The last photo is of the JCC Education class with Mrs. Kelly learning about classroom management and what it looks like in her classroom. They went to Mrs. Dague's and Mr. Cusimano's classrooms as well.
We're #ValleyProud about all of these Life-Ready activities that are so important to the learning, growth and development of our students! We appreciate Mrs. Bennink taking the lead to ensure these great things happen in our school!
Due to inclement weather, Cassadaga Valley Central School District will be CLOSED, Monday, December 2nd! Please stay safe and warm!
December is for reflection! We asked our staff to share ways they're building life-ready, real-world relevant opportunities for our students, how they're creating literacy-focused environments, and how they're making They Valley proud! Throughout the month of December, we'll be sharing what the staff has to share with us.
Mrs. Dague is our 6th grade science and math AIS teacher and here's what she had to share:
1. Her middle school science club found and collected native leaves and plants from the trails on campus. After identifying the leaves and plants, students were able to create their own unique nature print t-shirts and socks. Students painted bleach gel on their leaves or plants and used them as stamps to create imprints of the plants pattern on their t-shirts or socks. Students were instructed on bleach safety, and learned how the strong chemical can cause a chemical reaction. In conclusion, they learned that bleach caused the color change in their shirts. Check out these fun shirts!!
2. One attempt Mrs. Dague has made in implementing literacy-based activities is in the form of review games before quizzes or tests. She has created vocabulary bingo charts based on the key terms within lessons. The students are given bingo boards with the vocabulary terms in the boxes, and are read the definitions. This game has made reviewing for quizzes or tests more enjoyable for the students and Mrs. Dague! She's also looking forward to attending one of the Reading-to-Learn informational meetings in December.
3. To spread the message of ownership and responsibility, Mrs. Dague has allotted time in their schedule for locker and binder cleaning. During this time students organize and sort through their materials. At this age many students still require guidance on how to keep a neat and tidy area and/or binder. While students use their study skills time for many different tasks based on their personal goals, they also have the responsibility to maintain a neat environment.
Thank you, Mrs. Dague, for sharing your reflections on the start of the school year and how it pertains to building life-readiness, creating a literacy-focused environment and how you and your students ROAR throughout The Valley!
Recently Mr. Stimson, our 11th grade Social Studies teacher, attended professional development training on student rights where he met and spoke with Mary Beth Tinker, who is a free speech activist known for her role in the 1969 Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case.
The Key Club had their annual meeting for Thanksgiving and voted to honor all of the aides in our middle/high school building. They made thank you cards and delivered chocolate to each aide. We appreciate all you do for our school! #ValleyProud!
Attention CVCS Community! Due to inclement weather and impassable roads, all practices and activities are cancelled for Saturday, 11/30, and the Fitness Center will be closed.
Reminder of our Red Kettle Drive! Please reach out to Mr. Smith if you'd like to volunteer!
December events! If you have any questions, please call the main offices at SES and the MHS.
We're pleased to welcome Ashley Rokitka to The Valley! This is Ashley's sixth year of teaching special education! She has degrees in medical assisting, speech pathology & pathology, and special education. She also loves to have dance parties in her classroom! We're #grateful for her expertise here in The Valley!
We're #grateful for Kaylee Anders, another new Kindergarten Teacher! Kaylee is a recent graduate from SUNY Fredonia and fell in love with The Valley with her first student teaching experience here. Thank you for choosing The Valley, Kaylee!
We are looking for two enthusiastic, creative, and social media-savvy student influencers to join our team as School Pride & News Ambassadors. As an influencer for Cassadaga Valley Central School District, you will play a key role in spreading school pride, promoting positive news, and sharing important stories across various social media platforms. You will help foster a sense of community and excitement within the student body while keeping everyone informed about school events, achievements, and initiatives.
Job Title: Student Influencer – School Pride & News Ambassador
Full job posting/details here 👉: https://5il.co/31rwq
Location: Cassadaga Valley Central School District
Position Type: Part-Time, Student Role
Reports to: Superintendent Mangus, Mr. Bens and Ms. Wilson
Duration: January 13, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Benefits:
Stipend/Compensation: $16.00/hour (15 hours/week)
Experience: Build your resume with real-world social media management and influencer marketing experience.
School Spirit: Play a key role in spreading positivity and pride across campus.
How to Apply:
If you're passionate about promoting school pride and keeping your peers informed, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application with:
~A brief statement of interest explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role.
~A resume detailing any relevant experience or involvement with school activities or student organizations.
Deadline to Apply: December 13, 2024 at 3:30pm
Submit your application to: tmangus@cvcougars.org and mwilson@cvcougars.org
Application can be found here or picked up at the MHS office
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1554/CVCS/4916406/Civil_Service-Non-Instructional_App-fillable__2_.pdf
December is for REFLECTION! Please take a moment to read the updated superintendent message and reflect on what you're thankful for. It's hard to believe that the holiday season is right around the corner but, for now, perhaps just bask in gratefulness. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! May your buckets be full of whatever you need to bring a smile to your face and to the faces of those that you love. #ValleyProud
Addison Helwig and Cathryn Russell were selected by audition in the spring to attend NYSSMA Area All-State at SUNY Fredonia this past weekend. They both prepared music in advance, rehearsed with a guest conductor on Friday and most of Saturday, and performed in an outstanding concert with other selected students from the 4-county NYSSMA Zone 1 area on Saturday. We are so proud of both of them to have represented Cassadaga Valley in the larger NYS music community! #ValleyProud!
Our next #ValleyProud new hire spotlight is Ben Schrader! Ben graduated from SUNY Fredonia in 2023 and is in his second year of teaching. Ben is our new MHS Social Studies Teacher and we're #grateful to have him on the team!
On Friday, we held our first Middle School Incentive Program breakfast! Middle School students that reached the Honor or Merit Roll status for quarter 1 were eligible to attend. We had 115 our of 181 students eligible to participate! #ValleyProud!
The Business Math classes at Cassadaga recently welcomed Mike Myers, the Sales Consultant of Toyota of Erie, PA. He is also the father of three students here at CVCS, Hailey, Gabe and Austin. He taught the students the difference between buying and leasing a car. We learned about the pros and cons of buying old cars versus new cars. We discussed certified and non-certified vehicles and talked a lot about warranties and the process of trading in a used vehicle. We are so thankful he took the time out of his busy week to teach us so much!
