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    Honor
    Wisdom
    Leadership
    Truth
    Volume 1, Issue 2
    Keshequa
    The mission of the
    Keshequa Central
    School District is to
    provide
    opportunities to
    empower all
    students to be
    cooperative, self-
    directed lifelong
    learners, prepared
    to responsibly meet
    the challenges of
    the twenty-first
    century.
    January 2004
    www.keshequa.org
    Chronicle
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    A Message From the
    Superintendent
    I hope this issue of the Chronicle finds you enjoying the end of the holidays and ready to face the new
    year ahead with lots of energy for the many challenges that await us. It will be another difficult budget
    year in terms of the state aid we can expect to receive and trying to keep the tax rate increase at a level we
    can all afford. You as parents and a community have voiced concerns about the loss of programs in recent
    years, and our students deserve the best education we can give them within our
    financial means. So the big challenge will be how to accomplish this. I
    encourage you to read each newsletter to
    keep informed about our progress in
    developing the budget in the months ahead,
    and as always I welcome your input at any
    time.
    The holiday season gave me an
    opportunity to reflect on my first six
    months in the District and I want to share
    with you that I am truly enjoying my time
    here. You continue to make me feel
    welcome and I appreciate the fact that so
    many of you feel comfortable in approach­
    ing me about any issues you may have or to
    comment on our schools in general. We
    want the education of our children to be a
    partnership with you, and your candid
    feedback is an important element.
    Thank You!
    Lucinda Miner
    Interim Superintendent
    Keshequa
    Central School
    District Goals,
    2003-2004
    No. 1 Academic Achievement
    No. 2 School Climate
    No. 3 Professional Development
    No. 4 District Communications
    No. 5 Facilities
    No. 6 Technology
    No. 7 Fiscal Responsibility

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    KCS District Goal #7: Fiscal Responsibility
    New Business Administrator Appointed
    At their regular meeting on December 11, 2003 the
    Keshequa Board of Education appointed Dominic Aloisio as
    Business Administrator effective January 5, 2004. He comes to us
    with experience from the Watkins Glen School District and is
    looking forward to being a part of our educational team.
    Thanks again to Mike Mahaney for his numerous contributions to our district as
    our Interim Business Administrator. We wish him well as he sets out to truly retire!
    #7
    Board Of Education News
    Superintendent Search Update
    The Board has received feedback from the community and staff via the returned questionnaires on what Keshequa needs in our
    next Superintendent. The response was excellent and surpassed the response rates from other local districts. We have received the
    information at our December 11
    th
    meeting and are in process of reviewing the information in detail.
    The next two months will be quiet as we wait for applications from the advertising that is being placed in strategic publications
    and at state level events. We plan to quickly narrow the candidates to six or less in mid February and interview these finalists by the
    end of February. We will then narrow the list to three and involve the community and staff in the final interviews.
    Once again, thanks for your input. We promised staff and community involvement to hire the best possible Superintendent for
    Keshequa. Mrs. Miner has set the bar high for the successful person and we will not accept less.
    Kevin Whiteman
    President, KCS Board of Education
    KCS District Goal #3:
    Professional Development
    Teacher Aides to Become
    Teaching Assistants
    The Federal No Child Left Behind
    (NCLB) Act requires many teacher
    aide positions to be filled by “highly
    qualified” personnel. This means that
    they must become certified teaching
    assistants by:
    Passing the New York State Assess­
    ment of Teaching Assistant Skills
    Test
    OR
    Completing 2 years of higher
    education or 48 credit hours
    OR
    Obtaining an Associate’s Degree
    We are pleased to announce that
    over half of our teacher aides will
    become “highly qualified” by Septem­
    ber 2004.
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    Show your school spirit
    and wear our colors and Indian
    proudly! Samples are on display at the Nunda Dry Cleaners, Arrowmart and at
    school. Call Amy Therrien­Borgus at 468­2541 ext 2068 with questions.
    Available sizes are S through XXL unless noted (add $2 for XXL).
    Screen printed
    (add $2 for XXL)
    1. Long sleeve t­shirts ........................ $15
    (white or ash, not available in XXL)
    2. Short sleeve t­shirts ........................ $12
    (not available in XXL)
    3. Hooded/zip sweatshirt .................... $30
    4. Sweat pants ..................................... $25
    5. Sweatshirt & pant set ...................... $45
    Embroidery
    (add $2 for XXL)
    1. Twill Sweatshirt
    (black or ash) .............
    $35
    2. Black/Orange Hat .............................. $12
    (We must receive 12 hat orders to place an
    order for hats)
    3. Hooded Sweatshirt ............................ $30
    (black or ash – Indian on hood/left chest)
    4. Polo Shirt
    (black – Indian on left chest) .
    $23
    Your Name _________________________________________________________
    phone # ________________________________
    Make checks payable to KPTSA.
    Return or mail to: KCS, Attention: Amy Therrien­Borgus,
    15 Mill Street, Nunda, NY 14517.
    Orders due by January 30
     
    , 2004
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    Size
    Cost
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    Order form

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    High School Regents/Local Mid-Term
    Exam Schedule 2004
    Mon., January 26 Tues., January 27 Thurs., January 29
    Wed., January 28
    Session One, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
    Session One, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Session One, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Session One, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
    Regents:
    • English II, Part I
    • RCT Math
    Regents:
    • English II, Part I
    • RCT Science
    Regents:
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Global II
    • RCT Writing
    Regents:
    • Living Environment (Bio)
    • Math B (Geometry)
    • Course III
    • RCT Global
    Locals:
    • Pre­Algebra
    • Algebra I & II
    Locals:
    • Applied & General Science
    • Science Exploritory
    • General Chemistry
    • Physiology
    • Cell­Bio 104
    Locals:
    • English 12
    • English 101
    Locals:
    • Global I
    • Math 129
    • Math 141
    Session Two, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Session Two, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Session Two, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Session Two, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
    Regents:
    • Math A
    • Intro to Occ
    Regents:
    • French
    • Spanish
    • Earth Science
    • RCT US History
    Regents:
    • US History
    • RCT Reading
    Regents:
    None
    Locals:
    • Small Business
    • Business Law
    • Building Trades I & II
    Locals:
    • Economics & Government
    Locals:
    • English 9
    • Home & Careers
    • Housing & Human Dev.
    • Parenting
    • Health
    Locals:
    English 10
    Psy 101, Hist 104 & Hist 203
    Graphic Arts I & II, Tech
    Draw
    Communication Syst. I & II
    Studio Art, Draw & Paint
    Photo, Ceramics & Cartooning
    Additional Notes:
    BOCES students take scheduled exams. If no exam, attend BOCES.
    •Students in grades 9­12 come for exams only, regular classes on Friday January 30, 2004.
    •Breakfast will be served 7:30­8:00; Lunch 11:30­1:05. There will be regular bus runs.
    Actress Patti­Lewis Browne portrayed
    Elizabeth Cady­Stanton in a recent Middle
    School assembly.

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    What’s New in the
    Middle School
    by Jessica Bedell, Middle School Counselor
    The faculty has begun selecting students each week
    whom they feel have acted as “Peace Builders” in the
    Middle School. These “Peace Builders of the Week” have
    demonstrated the qualities of peace, tolerance, and accep­
    tance of others on a daily basis. Every Friday these students
    are announced on the KWW show and receive a certificate
    commending their behavior. At the end of each month those
    students who have received certificates will also be invited
    to a “Peace Party,” which is held during the school day and
    once again rewards “The Peace Builders” for being respect­
    ful and kind to their peers and the adults in the building.
    The goal of this program to promote and encourage
    positive behavior that students display in the Middle School
    to make it a successful environment.
    Keshequa Middle School District News
    Submitted by Gary Collichio, Middle School Principal
    Greetings and Happy New Year to our Keshequa school community. As we begin the second half of our instruc­
    tional year, academic expectations for students become better defined. This month, mid­term examinations will
    assess the progress our students have made thus far in the school year.
    January 13 and 14
    8:15­10:20 in the café
    NYS Intermediate Grade 8 English
    Language Arts Assessment
    January 20 and 21
    Students will be individually scheduled
    in room #3030
    NYS Science 8 Lab Performance
    Assessment
    January 27 and 28
    Double periods on odd (1/27/04) and
    even (1/28/04) days
    Local Mid­Term Examinations
    While it is true that everyone learns at their own pace,
    learning
    skills
    are common throughout the grade levels. One of the most
    academically important learning skills is the act of
    listening.
    Listening is a learned behavior. A good listener is able to summarize
    detailed thoughts and follow multiple directions. It goes without
    saying that good listeners are more apt to be higher achievers in the
    classroom.
    In one of my recent readings I found that:
    55% of your time is spent listening.
    Being a good listener encourages others to be.
    People speak at about 150 words per minute and can think at about 400 words per
    minute.
    There is a difference between listening and hearing. Hearing is when sound waves
    enter your ear. Listening is when the brain brings meaning to those sound waves.
    We can all make ourselves better listeners, but it takes practice
    and effort. Some easy tips to improve our listening skills are:
    Concentrate on the message rather than the speaker.
    Anticipate what is coming next.
    Think about the presented material, mentally summarize it, and try not to daydream.
    Middle School
    Mid-Term
    Examination Schedule
    KCS District Goal #1:
    Academic Achievement
    Teachers Explore
    Collaborative Team Model
    All teachers K – 12 are organized into
    curricular teams as well as grade level teams to explore the
    Collaborative Team Model. This concept assists teachers
    and administrators to develop goals by looking at data, and
    addressing the three corollary questions:
    1. What do we want students to learn?
    2. How will we know when students have learned it?
    3. How do we respond when students don’t learn?
    By creating a collaborative culture in our schools, we
    will be able to help teachers and students alike become
    effective learners.
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    Reflections Program
    With the help of Lori Gray and the PTSA the Keshequa Central School district has participated in the
    National PTSA Reflections Program. The theme this year is
    “I am really happy when…”
    to provide an
    opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original
    works.
    The Reflections Program is a cultural arts program developed in 1969 by the National PTA to interest
    children in grades preschool ­ 12, parents, teachers, and communities in the arts. And, just as important, the
    Reflections Program is a fun project.
    Each year a new theme is selected allowing students to explore their thoughts and feelings through creativ­
    ity and interpretation. The theme must be reflected in the student’s work and clearly related in the title or subtitle of the entry.
    Entries in the four art areas of literature, musical composition, photography, and
    visual arts will be submitted through PTA channels, unit to council (if applicable),
    District, State and National PTA. The Reflections Program entries must meet the
    National PTA rules and regulations and be the original design and artwork of one
    individual student. This year 177 students from the fine arts/music departments have
    entries. Special thanks to Mrs. Coffey, Mrs. Strathearn, Mr. Raymond, and Mr. Bucur.
    The opening of the Reflections show was held before the Holiday Concert at 7:00
    p.m. on December 15. The awards were given out at the Elementary Holiday Concert
    held at 7:00 p.m. on December 18.
    Egg Catcher
    Abijah Gath and Edith Rich design this year’s most creative “egg
    catcher” machine.
    In early December our physics class at Keshequa conducted the annual lab/design
    activity in which the physics students were challenged to create contraptions that would
    prevent a free falling egg from breaking after it was accelerated in a three story drop.
    Abijah Gath and Edith Rich combined to design this year’s award winning device.
    (Maybe the best in the 20 plus year of the annual activity). Their very creative counter­
    levered design also developed some festive seasonal spirit for their classmates as holiday
    lights were switched on as the egg was successfully caught by their clever contraption.
    After designing, building, and testing their egg catchers, students are also required
    to complete a written lab report calculating the velocity, momen­
    tum, and kinetic energy of the free falling eggs and explaining
    why or why not their devices worked in terms of the processes
    and principles of impulse, applied forces, and
    time.
    Fifth Grade
    Students Submit
    Reflection Entries
    44 Fifth grade students submitted
    an original music composition to the
    KPTSA sponsored Reflections Contest.
    Last year, in fourth grade, the students
    began using what they knew about
    composition to create their own
    original work. This year the students
    put the finishing touch on their compo­
    sitions and then entered each note into
    the computer so that they would have a
    professional looking product. Entry
    forms were then sent home for a
    parental signature and 44 were re­
    turned. Students were very excited to
    see their own compositions looking so
    professional.
    KCS District Goal #6:
    Technology
    Technology Use at Keshequa
         
    Students in Grade 4 are creating Power
    Point presentations with the use of pictures
    and sound. A slide presentation was done for Open House on
    October 16. Students are currently creating Science presenta­
    tions. Various teachers are posting samples of students’ work
    to the Keshequa Central School District Website. You can see
    some of this work by going to the website at
    www.keshequa.org and clicking on the staff collection link.
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    KCS District Goal #2: School
    Climate
    Student Assistance Program
    A total of eight High School Teachers have recently
    attended the Masonic sponsored Student Assistance Program
    (SAP) in Utica, New York. This program assists teachers and
    administrators in recognizing student’s barriers to learning.
    The trained teachers will form a team designed to provide
    direct intervention to students increasing their success in
    school.
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    A Message from the Elementary School Principal
    The Key to School Success
    It’s the most important activity a child can take part in to help him to do well in school.
    What is it? It’s reading! The one factor that can be identified as common to all students who do
    well in school is how much they read. It’s simple: the more a child reads, the better he or she
    will do in school. Kids who are read to by their parents when they are young will be exposed to
    words that will be used to explain things in school. The more words they know when they
    come to school, the better they’ll do – the easier it will be to understand the teacher and other
    students, and the faster
    learning will take place.
    Older students benefit, too.
    Children get smarter when
    they encounter words and
    phrases in books and other
    literature that they wouldn’t normally be exposed to in casual
    conversation, on TV or radio or other every day language. This
    helps them do better in all subject areas. So do yourself and your
    child a favor: Sit down, open up a book and read today!
    A bit of news: In December, Dalton Elementary School was
    the proud recipient of a new American flag, courtesy of Ray
    Snyder and the Mt. Morris American Legion Post 354. The new
    flag is larger than its predecessor. It looks great on our flagpole.
    Next time you visit the Elementary School, look up before you
    enter and take note of our new star­spangled banner – forever in
    peace may it wave!
    Fourth Grade
    Scientists Study Plant
    Survival
    Mrs. McCarville's fourth graders have been busy
    working on a project that integrates science and technology.
    First, the class was given the question " What do plants need
    to survive?". The students then broke into four teams. Each
    team was assigned two plants and a variable to manipulate:
    water, nutrients, sun, and soil. Over a four­week period, the
    students recorded their observations on a chart and also took
    pictures of the plants with a digital camera. At this time, they
    are busy working on Power Point presentations which will
    incorporate their findings, supported by the pictures of the
    changes in their plants. The class is looking forward to Mr.
    Brett Miner, an education/technology major from SUNY
    Oswego, to join them during the first week of January and
    who will be helping them add the finishing touches to their
    presentations. Eventually, the presentations will be posted on
    Docushare for all to enjoy.
    Mrs. Brickwood’s Fifth
    Grade Class has
    Energy!!
    After studying kinetic and potential energy in Science,
    the fifth grade students in Mrs. Brickwood’s class went to
    the computer lab and put their knowledge to use. They had
    to adjust factors such as speed, hill and loop size, and mass
    in order to create a roller coaster that was exciting, yet safe.
    What fun it was to watch as some roller coaster cars were
    caught without enough speed and hung upside down on a
    loop! It was a fun way to integrate computer class with
    science.
    Keshequa Gets a
    Visit from Santa
    and Mrs. Claus
    Keshequa Central School received a special visit from Santa
    and Mrs. Claus on December 23. For the past six years, as part
    of a community service project and an integrated technology
    lesson, KCS School­to­Work Coordinator Shawn Bielicki has
    conducted a Santa letter­writing workshop. Dalton elementary
    kindergarten and first grade students wrote letters to Santa as
    part of an English activity. Then, Mr. Riggi’s high school
    computer students designed responses that included a picture to
    be colored. This activity really tested their layout ability and
    implemented grammar, spelling, and writing skills. “The
    students really seemed to enjoy the activity. I think it brings back
    memories how exciting it was for them when they were in
    kindergarten,” stated Mr. Riggi. The responses emphasized the
    spirit of Christmas – sharing and caring are what is
    important. Of course, students did not promise anything,
    but dangled the idea of getting something under the tree
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    Keshequa Indians 2003-04
    Skiing
    **All Races Are Held At Swain**
    Date
    Opponent
    Time
    Bus
    Sat., Jan 3 ................ Giant Slalom ........................................ 10:00
    Wed., Jan. 7 ............ Giant Slalom .......................................... 5:30
    Wed., Jan. 14 .......... Slalom .................................................... 5:30
    Sat., Jan. 17 ............. Slalomgiant Slalom ............................. 10:00
    Giant Slalom .......................................... 1:00
    Wed., Jan. 21 .......... Slalom .................................................... 5:30
    Sat., Jan. 24 ............. Giant Slalom .......................................... 5:00
    Thurs., Jan. 29 ........ Slalom .................................................... 5:30
    Sat., Jan. 31 ............. Giant Slalomslalom ............................. 10:00
    Slalom .................................................... 1:00
    Wed., Feb.4 ............. Giant Slalom .......................................... 5:30
    Tues., Feb. 10 ......... Section V Championships (boys) .......... 9:30
    Wed., Feb. 11 .......... Section V Championships (girls) ........... 9:30
    Wrestling
    Date
    Opponent
    Time
    Bus
    Mon., Dec. 29 ......... KCS @ Genesee Valley Tourn. ............. TBA TBA
    Tues., Dec. 30 ......... KCS @ Genesee Valley Tourn. ............. TBA TBA
    Thurs., Jan. 8 .......... KCS @ Geneseo .................................... 6:00 4:30
    Sat., Jan. 10 ............. KCS @ Notre Dame­Batavia Tourn. .... TBA TBA
    Thurs., Jan. 15 ........ Pavilion @ KCS .................................... 6:00
    Sat. Jan. 17 .............. KCS @ Hornell Tournament ................ TBA TBA
    Thurs., Jan. 22 ........ Warsaw @ KCS ..................................... 6:00
    Thurs., Jan. 29 ........ KCS @ Letchworth ............................... 6:00 4:40
    Fri., Jan. 30 ............. Genesee­valley @ KCS ......................... 6:00
    Sat., Jan. 31 ............. KCS @ Newark Tournament ................ TBA TBA
    Tues., Feb. 3 ........... Crossover @ KCS ................................. 6:00
    Fri./Sat., Feb. 6/7 .... LCAA Tournament @ Geneseo ............ TBA TBA
    Fri./Sat., Feb. 13/14…Sectionals @ TBA .............................. TBA TBA
    Girls Basketball
    Date
    Opponent
    Time
    Bus
    Tues., Dec. 23 ......... KCS @ Warsaw ..................................... 5:30 4:15
    Mon., Dec. 29 ......... Pete DiAngelo Tournament
    JV Letchworth vs. Hornell ..................... 2:15
    JV Keshequa vs. Cuba­Rushford ........... 4:00
    V Letchworth vs. Hornell ...................... 5:45
    V Keshequa vs. Cuba­Rushford ............ 7:30
    Wed., Dec. 31 ......... Pete DiAngelo Tournament
    JV Consolation ...................................... 8:30
    JV Championship ................................ 10:00
    V Consolation ...................................... 11:45
    V Championship .................................... 1:30
    Tues., Jan. 6 ............ York @ KCS .......................................... 5:30
    Wed., Jan. 14 .......... KCS @ Perry ......................................... 5:30 4:20
    Fri., Jan. 16 ............. Geneseo @ KCS .................................... 6:00
    Wed., Jan. 21 .......... Warsaw @ KCS ..................................... 5:30
    Fri., Jan. 23 ............. KCS @ Pavilion .................................... 6:00 4:30
    Fri., Jan. 30 ............. Mt. Morris @ KCS ................................ 6:00
    Mon., Feb. 2 ........... Dansville @ KCS .................................. 5:30
    Wed., Feb. 4 ............ KCS @ Geneseo .................................... 5:30 4:15
    Fri., Feb. 6 .............. KCS @ York .......................................... 6:00 4:45
    Tues., Feb. 10 ......... Bishop­Kearney @ KCS ....................... 5:30
    Fri., Feb. 13 ............ KCS @ Avon ......................................... 6:00 4:40
    Tues., Feb. 17 ......... KCS @ Dansville .................................. 5:30 4:30
    Boys Basketball
    Date
    Opponent
    Time
    Bus
    Sat., Dec. 27 ........... Coach “Tink” Macvean Tournamnent
    JV Alexander vs. Genesee­Valley .......... 1:00
    V Alexander vs. Genesee­Valley ........... 2:30
    JV Keshequa vs. Warsaw ....................... 6:00
    V Keshequa vs. Warsaw ........................ 7:30
    Tues., Dec. 30 ......... Coach “Tink” Macvean Tournament
    JV Consolation ...................................... 1:00
    JV Championship .................................. 2:30
    V Consolation ........................................ 6:00
    V Championship .................................... 7:30
    Wed., Jan. 7 ............ KCS @ York .......................................... 5:30 4:15
    Fri., Jan. 9 ............... KCS @ Cal­Mum .................................. 6:00 4:30
    Tues., Jan. 13 .......... Perry @ KCS ......................................... 5:30
    Fri., Jan. 16 ............. KCS @ Geneseo .................................... 6:00 4:45
    Tues., Jan. 20 .......... KCS @ Warsaw ..................................... 5:30 4:15
    Fri., Jan. 23 ............. Pavilion @ KCS .................................... 6:00
    Fri., Jan. 30 ............. KCS @ Mt. Morris ................................ 6:00 5:00
    Mon., Feb. 2 ........... KCS @ Dansville .................................. 5:30 4:30
    Fri., Feb. 6 .............. York @ KCS .......................................... 6:00
    Mon., Feb. 9 ........... KCS @ C.G. Finney .............................. 5:30 3:45
    Thurs., Feb. 12 ........ Geneseo @ KCS .................................... 5:30
    Wed., Feb. 18 .......... Dansville @ KCS .................................. 5:30
    Modified Boys Basketball
    Date
    Opponent
    Time
    Bus
    Tues., Jan. 20 .......... Letchworth @ KCS ............................... 4:30
    Thurs., Jan. 22 ........ KCS @ Warsaw ..................................... 4:30 3:30
    Sat. Jan. 24 .............. York @ KCS .......................................... 9:30
    Tues., Jan. 27 .......... KCS @ Avon ......................................... 4:30 3:20
    Sat. Jan. 31 .............. LeRoy @ KCS ....................................... 9:30
    Tues., Feb. 3 ........... KCS @ Geneseo .................................... 4:30 3:30
    Sat., Feb. 7 .............. Perry @ KCS ......................................... 9:30
    Tues., Feb. 10 ......... KCS @ Letchworth ............................... 4:30 3:30
    Thurs., Feb. 12 ........ Mt. Morris @ KCS ................................ 4:30
    Sat., Feb. 14 ............ KCS @ LeRoy ....................................... 9:30 8:15
    Tues., Feb. 17 ......... KCS @ Cal­Mum .................................. 4:30 3:15
    Sat., Feb. 21 ............ Lima­Christian @ KCS ......................... 9:30
    Mon., Feb. 23 ......... KCS @ Pavilion .................................... 4:30 3:15
    Thurs., Feb. 26 ........ Way­Co @ KCS .................................... 4:30

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    Keshequa Central School
    P.
    O. Box 517
    Nunda, New York 14517­0517
    January 2004
    School Board Members
    Theron Foote
    John Gordinier
    Patricia Kreuzer
    Te rry Lowell, Vice­President
    Randy Todd
    Kevin Whiteman, President
    Joyce Zeh
    Lucinda Miner,
    Interim Superintendent
    Dominic Aloisio,
    Business Administrator
    NONPROFIT
    ORGANIZATION
    US POSTAGE
    PAID
    PERMIT NO. 1
    NUNDA NY 14517
    KCS District Goal #4: District Communications
    KCS Explores Football Program with Letchworth
    The results of our recent surveys about the possibility of joining with Letchworth Central for a football
    program are listed here for your review. Anyone who gave us their name to be contacted was invited to a
    meeting that was held on December 3 for a discussion. Although the turnout was small, I believe they
    represented the sentiment of the larger community. The consensus was that most people are not opposed to
    the concept of football, but not if the cost was incorporated into the budget. There was a willingness to
    support fundraisers instead. We are exploring some options that might help us to raise the needed revenue
    as we continue to study this potential opportunity for our students.
    Student Football Survey Responses:
    Grade 6 .............. 14 would play football
    Grade 7 .............. 10 would play football – not involved in a sport now
    2 would play football – currently play soccer
    Grade 8 .............. 12 would play football – not involved in a sport now
    4 would play football – currently play soccer
    Grade 9 .............. 11 would play football – not involved in a
    sport now
    2 would play football – currently play soccer
    Grade 10 ............ 9 would play football – not involved in a
    sport now
    Faculty and Staff Football Survey Responses:
    In general, I support the concept of combining with Letchworth
    for the sport of football:
    YES – 14 NO – 29
    Parent Football Survey Responses:
    In general, I support the concept of combining with Letchworth
    for the sport of football:
    YES – 24 NO – 66
    Community Football Survey Responses:
    In general, I support the concept of combining with Letchworth
    for the sport of football:
    YES – 10 NO – 55
    #4
    in exchange for being good at home or
    at school. Mr. Riggi stated, “It’s
    wonderful to have the students do
    something for the Elementary School
    because it makes learning both real and
    fun. Also, I think the students are really
    serious about making the holiday
    special for someone else and that is
    what community service really is
    about.” A student accompanied Santa
    and Mrs. Claus wearing an elf costume
    and explained or read responses to kids
    who struggled. Closed Mr. Bielicki, “It
    would be great if Santa could spend a
    whole day with the elementary kids, but
    he must have a tighter schedule than
    mine.”
    Santa
     
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