Cassadaga Valley Central School District

Hello CVCS Community, This message is specifically geared toward students that are scheduled to take a Regents Exam between June 14th and June 22nd. Please read the attached Regents Schedule that highlights when each exam will be given. Morning exams begin at 7:45 AM, and afternoon exams begin at 11:45 AM. Students are required to sit for, at least, 2 hours for a Regents exam. Morning exams begin at 7:45 AM. Students that are taking a morning exam should ride their regular bus to school in the morning. Breakfast will be served, just as it always is. When students are finished with this exam, they can either take the 6th grade dismissal bus home at 10:30 AM, or transportation provided when they finish the exam. Afternoon exams begin at 11:45 AM. Students needing transportation will be boarding the bus that is transporting 6th grade students home at the half day (at 10:30 AM). These students should be out and ready for the bus from about 10:35 AM on. Once they get to the school, lunch will be provided if they need it, and their exam will begin at 11:45 AM. Again, transportation will be provided home. Our transportation department is amazing, and we thank them for providing all of these extra runs during this time of the year. Please do not hesitate to call them if you have any questions, or if you would like to make sure that they know your student needs a ride on a certain day!

We are excited for our elementary students to participate in field day at SES today! And in keeping with health department recommendations related to air quality, our students will enjoy all the fun by spending time outside intermittently today. They will go out and participate in activities we have set up outside and then come back in the building to take advantage of the fun inside! We are monitoring air quality levels and will do everything we can to provide our kids with a great - and safe - field day!

FIELD DAY at the Middle/High School is Tuesday, June 13th. Plan to wear sunscreen, sneakers, and bring a refillable water bottle. See Mrs. Bennink or a Varsity Club member if you have any questions.

The first ever CV Band Banquet was a huge success! Students who participated in the band program this year in grades 6-12, along with their parents/guardians, shared a potluck dinner on Wednesday before the Tri-M Showcase concert. Awards were distributed for community service and individual achievements. Pictured are band director Mrs. Zenns and Sophie Conti, who performed her first NYSSMA percussion solo this year. Also pictured are the 16 students who performed in the 5th annual Pride of the Valley Showcase on Wednesday. Before the recital, 6 new members were inducted into the Cassadaga Valley chapter of the Tri-M music honor society, and 4 continuing members were recognized. Congratulations to all!

Please join us for a reception on Monday, June 12, at 5 PM, honoring Superintendent Leichner and his retirement! We thank him for his 9 years of service to the District, deeming June 12th Peace in The Valley Day!

As you are aware, there is an air quality alert in our area. To limit the impact of this poor air quality event we have shut down the air intake devices to limit what is drawn into our buildings. As a result, our staff has been given the following guidance: Please stay in the building this afternoon and watch for symptoms our students may experience and take action as needed. *Students with asthma should follow their asthma action plans and keep their quick-relief medicine handy* We have also shared the attached diagram to provide helpful information.

FamilyID is now open for M/HS students to sign up for fall 2023 sports: https://www.cvcougars.org/page/home-athletics https://hello.familyid.com/

Cassadaga Valley had 7 students that were selected by audition in February for the CCMTA all-county band. They prepared for the day with several hours of rehearsal with Mrs. Zenns and participated in a day of rehearsals with a guest conductor, culminating in a concert on Saturday at Chautauqua Institution. Selected for Senior Band: Haydn Myers. Selected for Junior Band: Cathryn Russell, Skyler Szablewski, James Mullen, Gabrielle Cunningham, and Angelica Mullen. (Not pictured: Georgianna Knott.) Congratulations to all! Several other students participated in Saturday's event and we're so proud of all of their accomplishments! Senior High Chorus: Eliza Andersen Isabella Dutton Caden Frost Aiden Gierlinger Matthew Helwig Naomi Johnson Ariana Main Kristin Wise Hannah Yonkers Junior High Chorus: Gabriel Cleveland Austin Gloss Addison Helwig Cameron Katilus Connor Main Lilleean Meacham Brandi Meder Katarina Pattison She Richerson Grant Zahm Zoe Zuech 5th Grade Chorus: Elora Kelley Summer Debo Gemma Andersen Olivia Burlingame Lydia Petry Bentley Brown Elementary Chorus: Caleb Anderson Jaidyn Briggs Anthony Clark Sophie Conti Marli Deyell Matthew Lawrie Eliana Katilus Maliyah Stone

Cassadaga Valley's Fitness Center summer hours will be Monday-Friday 5-7:30 AM / 3:30-7 PM and Saturday 8-10 AM. For pricing options and a consent form, please visit our website https://www.cvcougars.org/page/fitness-center

Four Cassadaga Valley middle school students completed the Heart and Sole 5K at the University at Buffalo on Sunday, along with their coaches Heidi Ottaway and Nicole Zenns. Pictured are Brionna Doland, Bridget McQuiggan, Morgan Millward, and Emma DeGolier.

What a great day for SES and our families! Thank you and congratulations to all those that participated and volunteered in our first annual SES Color Run!! Go Cougars!

Senior Trip - Ready, Set, Go!!! Cleveland, here we come :)

Today was Yearbook distribution day at the M/HS! The yearbook staff put on an event to celebrate with all students where they were able to spend time looking through the yearbooks and sign them for their classmates. There are a limited number of books left for sale for anyone interested. Middle School books are $22, High School books are $70. Cash or Check (made payable to Valley View 2023) can be given to Mrs. Bennink in Room 125.

June's newsletter from the Elementary Health Office is about National Great Outdoors Month! We have sample sunscreen packets going home with students to use while enjoying the great outdoors! https://5il.co/1vm4n

Hello CVCS, As we enter the month of June, we are always looking at a very busy finish to the school year. This calendar provides some information on the many events taking place, and some of the exam dates. A Regents Exam calendar will be shared with transportation information in the next week or so. Additionally, June 19th is no school for any students, and June 23rd no students are in attendance. Pride in the Valley - 7PM start Class Night - 7PM start Graduation - 7PM start Please feel free to reach out to the main office if you have any questions.

Check out June's newsletter, from our social workers, celebrating success and avoiding the "summer slide"! https://5il.co/1vjs5

Attention senior parents/guardians! A few reminders for your seniors: -Please send pictures for the Class Night slideshow to CVCS2023pics@gmail.com ASAP -Cap and gown payments ($22) are due June 2nd -Senior picnic permission slips are due tomorrow (May 31st)

CCAA is sending three students to States, including Cassadaga student, Jocelyn Wintersteen! The state championships will be held Saturday, June 3 through Monday, June 5 at The Edison Club in Rexford. https://www.post-journal.com/sports/local-sports/2023/05/ccaa-sending-three-to-states/

We have just been notified by the Chautauqua County dispatcher that a helicopter will be landing on the Middle/High School property for the purpose of a medical transport that is UNRELATED to the school. This will happen in the next five minutes - but again this is not related to any student or staff from CVCS.

Cassadaga Valley's 10 FFA students attended the State Convention at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on May 18th - 20th. Catie Russell, our FFA president, competed in Jr. Extemporaneous Speaking. The students also competed in quiz bowl, making it to round two. The students experienced Niagara Falls, Goat Island, Cave of the Winds, and fireworks over the falls in the evening. The students you see are Catie Russell, Javonte Hackett, Elizabeth Hornburg, Jessica Hornburg, Matthew Runge, Derrick Runge, Parker McLane, and Joe Bellardo. This group worked top notch on two fundraisers, including car detailing, to earn this trip. We are so proud of their work!