On June 8th, 2022, the J. Arthur France Auditorium was alive with the sounds of Broadway, pop songs, and a special alumni guest performance by SUNY Fredonia Music Major Desiree Ziolkowski of Mozart’s Voi Che Sapete from Marriage of Figaro.
Students applied with a proposal of their act at the beginning of May and rehearsed weekly for 4 weeks prior to the recital in order to participate in the 3rd annual “Pride of the Valley Showcase”. Tri-M students who did not perform in the program helped produce the concert by assisting their peers as stage crew, spot lights, and sound tech. A $2 donation was requested in order to make the concert a charity event, and proceeds will be donated to St. Susan’s in Jamestown.
Tri-M is the youth service organization associated with the National Association for Music Education, which is a vibrant organization uniting and providing resources and advocacy for music education in public schools. It is nationally recognized as a group with high membership standards and encourages local control and creativity to reach out to school communities. It aims to recognize the outstanding music students in a school community, and the importance of music education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Tri-M strives to make an impact in the community through service projects, and motivates students to take on leadership roles within the chapter and develop key skills for future success.
Pictured are advisor, Ms. Nicole Zenns, along with Tri-M Music Honor Society members, Akira Smith, Brooke Jasinski, Matthew Helwig, Gavin Blake, Grace Zahm, Haydn Myers, Angie Ryen, and Hannah Yonkers. On June 8th, four students were inducted into the CVCS chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society: Akira Smith, Hannah Yonkers, Haydn Myers, and Matthew Helwig. Five students were presented with 3 year certificates and Tri-M honor cords for their graduation: Brooke Jasinski, Gavin Blake, Kaylie Main, Grace Zahm, and Angie Ryen. Congrats to all!!
Attention CVCS: We have received a request from E2CC BOCES for our community to respond to a survey. There are three specific surveys:
one for students, one for school staff, and one for parents/caregivers. If you have a few minutes we would appreciate you taking the time to respond. Thanks!
The surveys can now be found using the following link: www.e2ccb.org/needs
Attention, please! Both modified baseball and softball are canceled for today, June 7th, 2022. Thank you
Unfortunately, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) did not renew the waivers previously put into place for schools (in 2019) that supported school food service programs during the COVID pandemic. These waivers were what allowed our school to distribute bulk packed meals weekly to families with children. As a result, there will not be bulk food distribution this summer from CVCS.
However, we do plan to offer free breakfast and free lunch to students enrolled in summer programming at the MHS from July 11th - August 5th.
If you have additional questions about our food service program, please contact Heidi Ottaway in our food service office.
Yesterday, the Girls on the Run did a 5k at UB in Buffalo! Each girl ran with a Running Buddy. Great job, girls!
June's newsletter from our School Social Workers is about the importance of play, hobbies and summertime fun! You can check it out here https://5il.co/1bf0i
As the Calendar turns to June, the attached letter is being sent home with our sixth graders today detailing the end of their school year. If you have any questions, please contact the M/HS main office. Thank you! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmabC1VjNXruLbybJ6Kf6eo3ZUspVPa2/view?usp=sharing
We regret to announce that Principal Julie Ziobro will be leaving Sinclairville Elementary School. She recently submitted her letter of resignation and we thank Ms. Ziobro for her work and wish her the best in her future endeavors.
Finding a new building principal is never easy. As we begin the search for our principal, we will reflect on what makes our elementary school special. We will work with members of our faculty, staff and community to select a candidate who will thrive in a small, rural district. We will focus on selecting a proven leader with a passion for creating an engaging school culture. Knowing how important stability is for our youngest learners, we will commit to finding an administrator with a long-term vision for the success of our students.
Sinclairville Elementary is a wonderful place with great teachers and amazing students, and we plan to appoint a principal who will build on that tradition.
Until we complete the search process, Mr. Dave Davison will step in as interim principal. Mr. Davison has decades of experience as a school leader and will be available to help with anything you need through the end of this school year.
Attention, please! The modified softball game is canceled today as well.
Attention, please! The modified baseball game is canceled today, Thursday, May 19th. Thank you.
Attention CVCS:
We are pleased to announce the results of this evening's annual School Budget Vote and School Board Member Election and we want to thank everyone for their contribution to the budget process. The school budget and propositions to purchase three buses, establish a capital reserve and to carry out a capital project were all passed by district voters. Congratulations to Matt Miller who ran unopposed and was elected to fill the open seat on the school board. The actual results are as follows:
Proposition #1 Annual School Budget passed 119-46
Proposition #2 Vehicle Purchases passed 135-28
Proposition #3 Establish Capital Reserve passed 123-40
Proposition #4 Capital Improvement Project passed 124-40
Matthew Miller elected with 146 votes
Congratulations to our Middle/High School Students of the Month for April! https://ensemble.e2ccb.org/Watch/Bc6a7W3E
Here is a link highlighting an update to our proposed school budget: https://ensemble.e2ccb.org/Watch/a8G5QxFo
Fall sports sign ups will be happening tomorrow, 5/11/2022, during lunch periods. Coaches will be recruiting in the cafeteria and then posting the sign up sheets outside of the gym for the remainder of the week for any students who missed them. Available sign ups for: modified/JV/varsity football, modified/varsity girls and boys soccer, modified/JV/varsity volleyball, modified/varsity cross country, and varsity football cheer. Parents should go to our website and fill out Family ID https://www.familyid.com/organizations/cassadaga-central-school-district-athletics
Today was school lunch hero day!!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and yesterday was "selfie with my teacher day!" Here are a few pictures of students with their teachers!
The M/HS Honor/Merit Rolls for Quarter 3 of the 2021-2022 school year can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QYzo_xvJmrh3OxU3kXAdkXXCvhN408S6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108960133936446434752&rtpof=true&sd=true
On Monday, May 9th, 2022 at 6:00pm Cassadaga Valley Central School will be having their annual budget hearing in the MS/HS Multipurpose Room. Here's the link to the Public Budget Statement for 2022-2023.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o3aZRagMTWaO9wqxpblltg08lIEnTgA6/view?usp=sharing
Mrs. Wise's class celebrated receiving 100 class compliments by making a "dirt and worms" treat and eating lunch in the classroom recently.
Our Annual School Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17th from 1-8 PM in the Middle/High School Cafeteria. Please follow this link to a video that outlines the process and talks about some of the specifics that district residents will be considering when they vote: https://ensemble.e2ccb.org/Watch/x5XJj8f3