The Bills had a bye week last week, which meant some staff temporarily became Steelers fans! 🤣 And that made one particular student, Charlie Taylor, ecstatic! BUT, tomorrow is Bills Day again! So don't forget to wear your Bills gear! (or your favorite team's gear 😉)
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The Food Service Department is looking for friendly people who like to work with children.
Substitute Food Service Helper Applications are now being accepted.
It's an excellent part-time, on-call job that allows you to be at home when your family needs you there.
Applications are available on the school website https://www.cvcougars.org/page/employment-opportunities
Please call Heidi Ottaway at (716) 962-8581 ext. 1507 for more information!
The Food Service Department is looking for friendly people who like to work with children.
Substitute Food Service Helper Applications are now being accepted.
It's an excellent part-time, on-call job that allows you to be at home when your family needs you there.
Applications are available on the school website https://www.cvcougars.org/page/employment-opportunities
Please call Heidi Ottaway at (716) 962-8581 ext. 1507 for more information!
Fourth graders in Mrs. Fox’s science and social studies class are participating in a cross-curricular unit inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Last week, they took part in a “Shark Tank: Candy Factory” project. After learning about the states of matter and the science and history behind chocolate, students became inventors—designing their own unique candies with a special scientific twist.
They presented their creations to a panel of guest “Sharks,” including district and school leaders, and a student intern, who asked questions and gave feedback just like on the real show! Mrs. Fox is proud of her students’ creativity, teamwork, enthusiasm, and confidence as they brought imagination, public speaking, and science together in such a fun and memorable way!
They presented their creations to a panel of guest “Sharks,” including district and school leaders, and a student intern, who asked questions and gave feedback just like on the real show! Mrs. Fox is proud of her students’ creativity, teamwork, enthusiasm, and confidence as they brought imagination, public speaking, and science together in such a fun and memorable way!
Students in 5th grade art just finished up their unit on silhouettes and creating value with watercolors! Each student planned their own ocean seascape and demonstrated their skills of silhouettes by hand drawing different sea animals and plants. Students looked at photographs of the ocean floor to inspire and help plan and create their seascape!
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Members of "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" are working hard to make Halloween Day fun and memorable for students at SES! Currently, they are making candy and Halloween trinket donation boxes that will be located in the main office. Parents, caregivers and community members are welcome to donate candy and trinkets for the annual Trick or Treating festivities that will occur during school on Halloween Day. Donations will be accepted through Friday, October 24th! Thank you for your support!
Yesterday was JCC Instant Admit Day!! #ValleyProud!
Students enjoyed free samples in the cafeteria today. Our new Cheesesteak Sandwich is made with local beef and is featured on next week’s menu!
Two of our transportation employees, Mike and Miles, are working through preventative maintenance prior to our monthly DOT inspections. This school year, we are maintaining a 100% pass rate on all our fleet vehicles. Thank you, Mike and Miles, for your continued focus on student and vehicle safety! #ValleyProud!
Don't forget to come out and show your support at tonight's parade/bonfire and tomorrow's homecoming game! Powder Puff game and dance are on Saturday!
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is hosting their annual fall blood drive for the Community Blood Bank on Tuesday, November 4th, in the little gym! Students can get parent permission slips (16 years old) from Ms. Pleszewski in the Guidance Office. Students over the age of 16 do not need parent permission. Staff and community members do not need to sign up for a slot but if you would like to reserve one, please sign up with Ms. Pleszewski via email. Any questions, please contact epleszewski@cvcougars.org.
Today, both SES and MHS successfully completed their scheduled lockdown drills. Overall, the drills were carried out smoothly, with only minor challenges observed. As always, we will review the process during our upcoming Safety Committee meeting and make any necessary adjustments to ensure our procedures remain as effective as possible.
A special thank you to our School Safety Advisor, Officer Kent, for overseeing the drills, along with Deputy Jessica Nourse and Captain of Patrol Mike Ross, from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department, for their support and collaboration.
A special thank you to our School Safety Advisor, Officer Kent, for overseeing the drills, along with Deputy Jessica Nourse and Captain of Patrol Mike Ross, from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department, for their support and collaboration.
“Name The Cougar” — A New Valley Proud Initiative at SES
Mr. Fredrick, Mrs. Peterson, and Mrs. Quattrone are collaborating on an exciting new project titled “Name The Cougar.” While the team is still in the early stages, they’re eager for the next phases to roll out during the 2025–26 school year.
“Name The Cougar” is a Valley Proud initiative focused on building a strong, unified, and engaging system for our elementary students at SES. Centered around our school mascot—the cougar—the project aims to create a fun and meaningful way to promote bringing out the best in EVERY student. The best part: it requires minimal additional time from teachers and staff!
By transforming our cougar mascot into a dynamic, cartoon-style character with a unique name and personality, we can create a memorable figure that represents and reinforces positive behaviors across the school. This creative approach blends consistency, community-building, and school spirit to foster a culture of kindness, respect, responsibility, and safety.
Mrs. Quattrone is currently finalizing the kid-friendly, cartoon rendering of the cougar. The design will highlight the qualities we want students to embody—kindness, courage, responsibility, and respect—drawn from the Leader in Me program. Once the design is complete, staff will submit name suggestions, which will then be narrowed down to three finalists. A school-wide naming contest will follow, giving students the chance to vote for the winning name—building early ownership and excitement!
Lastly, the SES PTO is partnering with a local vendor to feature our new cougar mascot on school merchandise such as cups, clothing, and other spirit items available to the school community.
On Friday, PreK students in Ms. Peterson's class read the beloved alphabet book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and made their own colorful coconut trees—with the letters of their names climbing up the trunks!
A big thank you goes out to custodians Dora and Amanda, for saving all the paper towel rolls used to make the tree trunks. Their help made this fun project possible!
A big thank you goes out to custodians Dora and Amanda, for saving all the paper towel rolls used to make the tree trunks. Their help made this fun project possible!
We are starting off Homecoming Week with a recognition of some awesome students! CVCS is thrilled to recognize the outstanding students who have set an incredible example for the entire school community during the month of September. These individuals embody the best of Cassadaga Valley MHS by demonstrating exceptional academic effort, leadership, and positive character both in and out of the classroom. Please join us in celebrating our September Students of the Month!
The October Middle School PTO meeting is tomorrow at 6:00 PM! We hope you can join us!
For our SES highlight this week, we're excited to shine the spotlight on a dynamic trio that brings energy, learning, and joy to our school library — Ms. Kim Joslyn (Librarian), Ms. Lisa Cleland (Library Aide), and Romeo (our beloved therapy dog🐾)! 💙❤️
Our library is more than just a place for books — it's a welcoming space where students learn to love reading, explore new ideas, and feel supported every day. Kim and Lisa work tirelessly to keep this space vibrant and engaging, and Romeo adds his own special magic by offering comfort and calm to students who need it.
📖 This week is extra special — it's Book Fair Week at SES! The Book Fair is one of our biggest and most exciting events of the year. It takes weeks of planning and preparation behind the scenes to make it the magical experience our students and families enjoy. From organizing book displays to creating inviting decorations, coordinating with vendors, managing volunteers, and setting up shopping times for each class — it's truly a labor of love.
We want to give a HUGE thank you to Kim, Lisa, and Romeo for making the library a heart of our school — and for going above and beyond to bring the Book Fair to life. Your hard work and dedication are appreciated more than words can say!
📚✨ Be sure to stop by the Book Fair this week and support our library — and don't forget to say hi to Romeo while you're there! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sinclairvilleelementarysch?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbPixleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBUGtlbDRiSTJiY2VsZ0t1AR6CsdA9GjNZ6wIIwe1WBa6e3_wJrYNmgyzUvvtwnPH48FxsiG8Ujqk6SL7OZQ_aem_gCwWmUfx2TBgL2N-e3kUAQ
Our library is more than just a place for books — it's a welcoming space where students learn to love reading, explore new ideas, and feel supported every day. Kim and Lisa work tirelessly to keep this space vibrant and engaging, and Romeo adds his own special magic by offering comfort and calm to students who need it.
📖 This week is extra special — it's Book Fair Week at SES! The Book Fair is one of our biggest and most exciting events of the year. It takes weeks of planning and preparation behind the scenes to make it the magical experience our students and families enjoy. From organizing book displays to creating inviting decorations, coordinating with vendors, managing volunteers, and setting up shopping times for each class — it's truly a labor of love.
We want to give a HUGE thank you to Kim, Lisa, and Romeo for making the library a heart of our school — and for going above and beyond to bring the Book Fair to life. Your hard work and dedication are appreciated more than words can say!
📚✨ Be sure to stop by the Book Fair this week and support our library — and don't forget to say hi to Romeo while you're there! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sinclairvilleelementarysch?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbPixleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBUGtlbDRiSTJiY2VsZ0t1AR6CsdA9GjNZ6wIIwe1WBa6e3_wJrYNmgyzUvvtwnPH48FxsiG8Ujqk6SL7OZQ_aem_gCwWmUfx2TBgL2N-e3kUAQ
🎉 It's School Board Recognition Week! 🎉
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of our Board of Education: Aaron Richner, Board President; Diane Ellsworth, Board Vice President; Marcus Clark, Board Member; Matthew Miller, Board Member; and Dylan Runge, Board Member—a team of committed volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help shape the future of our district.
💼 Not only do they attend monthly meetings, but they also serve on numerous committees—consistently showing up with purpose and passion.
💪 Their unwavering commitment to our district’s goals—and their steadfast belief that we can achieve them—continues to inspire positive change and growth in every corner of our schools.
👩🎓 We’d also like to give a special shoutout to our new student board member, Emma Daigle! A true example of Cougar spirit, she’s deeply involved in sports, music, and multiple clubs—and still makes time to attend monthly meetings and contribute to other school committees. Her voice brings an important student perspective to the table, and we’re so grateful for her dedication and leadership.
🐾 These Cougars don't just support from the sidelines—they ROAR with vision, leadership, and heart!
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education for their time, energy, and belief in our students, staff, and community. We are stronger because of you!
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of our Board of Education: Aaron Richner, Board President; Diane Ellsworth, Board Vice President; Marcus Clark, Board Member; Matthew Miller, Board Member; and Dylan Runge, Board Member—a team of committed volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help shape the future of our district.
💼 Not only do they attend monthly meetings, but they also serve on numerous committees—consistently showing up with purpose and passion.
💪 Their unwavering commitment to our district’s goals—and their steadfast belief that we can achieve them—continues to inspire positive change and growth in every corner of our schools.
👩🎓 We’d also like to give a special shoutout to our new student board member, Emma Daigle! A true example of Cougar spirit, she’s deeply involved in sports, music, and multiple clubs—and still makes time to attend monthly meetings and contribute to other school committees. Her voice brings an important student perspective to the table, and we’re so grateful for her dedication and leadership.
🐾 These Cougars don't just support from the sidelines—they ROAR with vision, leadership, and heart!
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education for their time, energy, and belief in our students, staff, and community. We are stronger because of you!
Reminder that the SES book fair starts tomorrow! Yes, tomorrow is a holiday but you can still shop online!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sinclairvilleelementarysch
Last week, students were enjoying one of our new Middle School Clubs, Pickup Basketball, led by Mr. Wilcox 🏀⛹️
