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Keshequa
HONOR
WISDOM
LEADERSHIP
TRUTH
A Message from the Superintendent
Jan. 2006
Vol. 3 Iss. 6
One of the most important tasks a Board of Education undertakes is the hiring
of a Superintendent. Please read my separate article on this topic and see how you
may be involved.
As referenced in the November and December Chronicles, the Board expects
to propose a capital project to be voted on April 4, 2006. The state aid reimburse-
ment for Keshequa is now at 98%.
We have formed a community committee that
is giving us input on what to include in the project. It is not too late to join us. Our
next meeting is January 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nunda Board Room. In addition we
have several Technology Committees that will help us frame our technological and
audio visual needs for the near future.
It is possible that we may propose 6 to 7 additional classrooms at the Dalton
Elementary School.
In contrast to rumors you may have heard, every space is be-
ing utilized in that building. Our class sizes for 2005-2006 are as follows:
Grade
# of Students
# of Sections
# of Students per Section
DK
15
1
15
K
62
4
15/16
1
61
3
20/21
2
63
4
15/16
3
75
4
18/19
4
64
3
21/22
5
56
3
18/19
For optimal learning and success we prefer our class sizes to be 19 or less for
these grades. That usually means 4 sections at each grade level. Next year we an-
ticipate an unusually large kindergarten class necessitating 5 sections. In addition,
we have several special education classrooms whereby we provide outstanding
and more appropriate services to our students as opposed to a more costly option
of sending them out of district. If we do not build additional classrooms we would
need to have class sizes larger than 20 and/or send some Special Education stu-
dents out of the district.
To further illustrate our classroom needs I must point out that we now service
students for occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology and counseling in
unapproved rooms because these rooms have no windows. Natural lighting and a
second means of egress must be provided in all rooms where students congregate.
The building of 6 or 7 additional classrooms would alleviate this problem, allow
small class sizes and help ensure our continued success of achieving high scores on
our state exams as recently reported to you.
Finally, we are discussing the option of proposing a pool.
I have heard time
and again in the last 2 1⁄2 years that there has been a desire for a pool, but the com-
munity has never been given the opportunity to say “yes” or “no.”
If we can find a
way to make it largely aidable ...it cannot be fully aidable...we will likely put it up
as a separate proposition for you to consider. When that decision is made we will
have all costs available to you, including the projected yearly maintenance costs.
Please continue to read the upcoming Chronicles to keep informed about all
happenings at KCS.
by LUCINDA MINER
Inside
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Superintendent Search Update
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It’s Elementary!
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Middle School Testing Schedule
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Special Visitor
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Keshequa Parent Teacher Student Assoc. News
In conjunction with the Superinten-
dent, the KPTSA has created an opin-
ion page on our website. We would like
to know what you think of the Capital
Building Project coming up for a vote in
the spring. Should the project include
just the necessary renovations to keep
the buildings maintained and energy ef-
ficient? Or, should it also include “face
lift”
items,
upgrading
technology,
im-
proving the athletic fields, and a pool?
Now is the opportunity to express
how
you
feel
about
the
project,
your
concerns, your questions, your thoughts.
Now is the opportunity to have your
voice heard! This affects everyone.
All opinions submitted to the KPT-
SA will be presented to the Board of
Education on the basis of anonymity.
Please go to http://myschoolonline.
com/ny/kptsa
and
scroll
down
to
the
orange box and click on “Capital School
Project”
.
Thank you in advance for participat-
ing in this very important assessment.
Executive Officers
Keshequa Parent Teacher Student
Association
Mission
The mission of the Keshequa Cen-
tral School District is to provide
opportunities to empower all stu-
dents to be self-directed, lifelong
learners, prepared to responsibly
meet the challenges of the twen-
ty-first century.
District Goals
no 1
Academic Achievement
no 2
School Climate
no 3
District Communication
no 4
Educational Structure
Open
Computer
Lab
Once again, the community mem-
bers and students of KCS are wel-
come to attend the Open Comput-
er Lab on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in
the Nunda Facility throughout the
school year. A variety of software
applications will be available.
Board of Education: News & Notes
This section of the newsletter is intend-
ed to communicate information about
the Board of Education and highlights
from recent meetings.
Complete min-
utes are available from the District Clerk
(Tammy Peck, 468-2541 ext.
1105) and
on our Web site www.keshequa.org.
December 15, 2005
• Presentation by Dorothy DiAngelo on
a proposal for a Pre-Kindergarten
Program.
• Home School Report by Christine
Antalek.
• Update on the proposed capital project
by Cindy Miner, Marilyn Capawan and
The Thomas Group.
• Approval of an insurance waiver for
the KCS boys’ and girls’ 4th, 5th and
6th grade basketball teams.
• Personnel appointments.
• First readings of two new policies and
revisions to several current policies.
• Approval of new contracts for cleaners,
cafeteria workers and transportation
mechanics.
• Approval of chaperones for the Grade
5 Band Trip to New York City June 16-
17, 2006.
• Approved a proposed capital project
scope of $9.5 - $20 million. (See Super
intendent message on page 1.)
• Permission granted to use “Christmas”
in our schools, such as Christmas
Concert rather than Holiday Concert.
January
Board of Education Meetings
• Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Board Conference Room, Nunda.
• Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Board Conference Room, Nunda.
Question of the Month:
I understand KCS has recently updat-
ed its policy in regards to the notifica-
tion to parents when a Sex offender has
moved into our school district. Where
can I find this information?
Answer:
All policies and their regulations are
available for easy access on our website
(www.keshequa.org). You will also find
there our Code of Conduct and our
new Athletic Policy.
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Pre-School Survey
The Keshequa Central Pre-School Committee is currently exploring the
creation of a Pre-School program beginning in the 2006-2007 school
year.
1. Do you have any children in your home who will be four years old by
December 1, 2006?
Yes______
No
______
2. Would you be interested in enrolling your child in a half-day Pre-
School program at Dalton Elementary School?
Yes______
No
______
3. Would you be able to provide transportation for your
child?
Yes_____
No
_______
Please return this form to the Dalton Elementary School, PO Box 517,
Nunda, NY 14517, or drop it off at our office. If you prefer, you can com-
plete the survey on our website, www.keshequa.org. Thank you.
Applications for the new Superin-
tendent will be accepted through Janu-
ary 19, 2006.
The Board of Education
will screen the applicants and select six
(6) candidates for an initial interview.
They
will
narrow
the
field
to
a
final
three (3) who will each be invited back
for a full day of interviews as follows:
8:00 a.m.
Arrive at District Office
Tour all buildings, athletic
sites, Nunda and Dalton
10:00 a.m.
Students
11:00 a.m.
Administrators
12:00 noon
Lunch with Administrators
1:00 p.m.
Transportation
2:00 p.m.
Middle Management and
District Office Staff
3:00 p.m.
Faculty
4:00 p.m.
Support Staff
5:00 p.m.
Break
5:30 p.m.
Community and Parents
6:30 p.m.
Dinner w/ Spouse and
Board of Education
8:00 p.m.
Board of Education
These
interviews
will
occur
on
January 31, February 1 and February 2.
The Board will then take the input of all
the constituency groups and make the
final selection by February 16, 2006.
We would like more involvement
in the selection process by parents and
community members.
Please join our
group.
You will note that the time slot
is 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on January 31, Feb-
ruary 1 and 2.
If interested, please call
Tammy
Peck
at
468-2541,
extension
1105.
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It’s Elementary!
In the midst of all the holiday activi-
ties, I hope all of our families had the op-
portunity to relax and find the time to do
what is most important to you.
Our young musicians are to be con-
gratulated for an outstanding concert in
December. Our 4th and 5th Grade Cho-
rus, under the direction of Mrs. Cheryl
Sanford, and our Recorder Ensemble and
Elementary Band, under the direction of
Mrs. Marie Schoenacker, performed to a
full house of appreciative listeners.
We
can’t wait until the Spring concert! (By the
way, that will take place on April 4th.)
The KPTSA’s Holiday Gift Shop was
a huge success this
year. We thank the
members who con-
tributed a great deal
of
time
and
effort
in helping our stu-
dents
experience
the joy of giving.
I
was very impressed
with
the
children’s
ability to count and
keep track of their
money and expen-
ditures!
Again this year, Dalton Elementary
will
be
featured
on
the
Peacebuilders’
website www.PeaceBuilders.com.
Check
out the many ways in which we continue
to learn and practice positive behaviors
that enhance our learning environment.
This month, counselor Tom Wiggins and
I are focusing on the principle of “Seeking
Wise People” as we work with first grad-
ers.
Through this activity, students dis-
cuss the characteristics of “wise people”
,
make lists of all the wise adults in school
who can help them with problems, and
then write about a wise person of their
choice.
Enjoy these pictures of Peace-
Builders in action!
In
January
our
3rd,
4th,
and
5th
Graders will be taking the New York State
English Language Arts Exam. These will
be given the week of January 9th.
Your
child’s classroom teacher will provide you
with specific dates. Please help your chil-
dren to be well-rested and in attendance
on the days of the tests, and, as always,
encourage them to do their best.
Thank you!
As we begin to plan our academic
programs for the next year, we are excited
to announce that we are exploring the
possibility of offering a Pre-Kindergarten
class for 4 year olds next September. This
was a recommendation of our Early Aca-
demic Intervention site-based commit-
tee last year. We know that reaching our
youngest learners increases the likelihood
of their being successful in the areas of
social, emotional, and academic growth.
In this newsletter you will find a survey
regarding this program.
We would ap-
preciate your input and will incorporate
that information into our development of
the Pre-K.
You can also find the survey
on our website. We look forward to hear-
ing what you have to say!
On behalf of everyone in our school,
I wish you a Happy New Year!
by MARILYN CAPAWAN
Second Grade News
Second Grade has been busy with
our new reading program, Reading First.
Exposure to Language Arts has not been
limited to just Reading First, however.
In November the Second Grade saw a
musical,
“Come
Back,
Amelia
Bedelia
and
Other
Stories”
which
was
a
great
hit, inspiring much independent reading
and journal writing.
Mrs. Gehrig’s class
made decorations for the Nunda Com-
munity Home for Thanksgiving.
They
also held a school wide food collection
for the Christmas food baskets, which
are
traditionally
given
out
by
Kiwanis
and Rotary.
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Middle School Corner
by DORIS MARSH,
Middle School Principal
The
winter
season
is
upon
us
and
the
Middle
School
Teachers,
Staff,
and
Students
have
enjoyed
celebrating
the
holiday spirit. To celebrate the season we
had a wonderful Middle School Christ-
mas concert under the directions of Mrs.
Schoenacker and Mrs. Coffey on Decem-
ber 5, 2005. We also had a Grades 6-12
holiday
music
assembly
performed
for
the entire student body on Wednesday,
December
21st.
Many
of
our
students
were
sincerely
impressed
with
the
ex-
cellent performances of our chorus and
bands.
Many
students
have
expressed
interests in joining the musical groups in
the future.
The Middle School and High School
students
had
the
opportunity
to
watch
the professional Jazz Band that our new
instrumental teacher, Mr. Hoffman, per-
forms
with.
We
were
quite
impressed
with the music and the excitement that
these individuals have in performing for
audiences.
Our Middle School Student Council
has
been
busy
with
holiday
spirit,
too.
They
have
created
Christmas
shoebox-
es filled with such items as toothpaste,
toothbrushes,
combs,
soaps,
shampoos,
deodorants, books, crayons, etc. to add
to the Rotary and Kiwanis food boxes for
families in our area. The Middle School
Council has also collected gift cards and
monies from the teachers and staff to give
to families in the school district to help
make their Christmas a little merrier.
The
Tuscarora
United
Presbyterian
Church also donated mittens, gloves and
hats to be given to students who either lost
their mittens, gloves and hats, or needed
some for the winter months ahead.
Some
of
the
up-coming
events
for
Middle School students include attend-
ing the modified cheerleading and bas-
ketball games, and watching the Junior
Varsity
and
Varsity
Basketball
tourna-
ments, games and wrestling matches.
Parents and all students are invited
to
attend
our
first
movie
night
on
Fri-
day, January 6, 2006, at the Nunda Au-
ditorium. The first movie of the evening,
Madagascar,
will start at 3:30 PM and
the second movie, Incredibles, will start
at
6:30
PM.
The
movies,
popcorn
and
drink are all free. Students will need to
sign in at the auditorium door for atten-
dance purposes. Those students staying
for both movies are invited to have free
pizza at 6:00 PM in the school cafeteria.
Students are encouraged to sign up ahead
of time so that we know how much pizza,
popcorn and drink to order. This event is
being sponsored by the Healthy Commu-
nities That Care Committee.
Students and parents are reminded
that fifteen-week progress reports were
mailed on December 23, 2005. Students
are encouraged to review and complete
all work due during vacation time so that
they are ready to begin the New Year in
January
with
a
fresh
start.
Mrs.
Marsh
will
be
meeting
with
all
students
who
need additional encouragement to have
passing grades by the twenty-week mark-
ing period.
All Middle School students will be
taking a New York State ELA test during
the week of January 17- 20, 2006. Stu-
dents are highly encouraged to be in at-
tendance, have a good breakfast each day,
get plenty of sleep, and come with a posi-
tive frame of mind to do their best on the
test. We would love to have every student
score either a three or a four on their test.
All Middle School students will be
following a special schedule during the
week of January 24-27, 2006, when they
will be taking their mid-term tests. On
Tuesday, January 24, 2006, they will fol-
low a regular daily schedule. On Wednes-
day, January 25, 2006, they will have dou-
ble periods for periods 1, 3, 5, and 7.
On
Thursday, January 26, 2006, they will have
double periods for periods 2, 4, 6, and
8.
There will be no school for students
on Friday, January 27, 2006, as it will be
a Rating Day for teachers.
High school
students will be taking their Regents tests
on these days.
We, the Middle School teachers, staff
and
students,
are
looking
forward
to
a
busy, fun-filled New Year filled with great
academic and social successes along with
encouraging words and actions to make
healthy choices.
Happy New Year Everyone!!
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To Contact Us
By Email...
To reach school district personnel by email,
please visit our Web site at www.keshequa.org,
click on the Dalton Elementary, Nunda Middle
School, or Nunda High School link, scroll down
the page and look for the link that says Faculty
Directory. Please call 468-2541 ext. 1105 with
questions.
Scholar Athletic Teams
The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team, Varsity
Girls’ Soccer team and the Varsity Vol-
leyball team were all selected as New
York State Public High School Scholar
Athletic Teams.
In order to be selected
for
this
award
you
need
a
minimum
number
of
athletes
whose
combined
grade point average is 90% or higher.
The
following
student-athletes
helped
the teams qualify:
Boys’ Soccer:
Matt
Flint,
Eric
Kanouse,
Blaine
Ellis,
Soeren
Melslotte,
John
Johnson,
Ian
Phillips,
Ryosuke
Nezu,
Josh
Houghtaling,
Brandon
Howarth,
Raymond
Halter,
Mark
Nesbitt,
Steve
Emke, Jake Dale, Scott Gardner, Matt
Whiteman and Mike Oulton
Girls’ Soccer:
Bethany
James,
Sarah
Morris,
Jenny Holley, Ashley McAuslen, Rachel
Kanouse,MarcieMallaber,AmberDidas,
Amber Stephens, Janeen Bennett, Anna
Mucha,
Kelsey
Wagar,
Casey
Chatley,
Sarah
Scott,
Marissa
Underwood,
Ingvild Marthinussen and
Lauren Morris
Volleyball:
Angelica
Schmitter,
Amber
Funk,
Jacalyn
Donovan,
Crystal
Harrington,
Katheryne
Davis,
Chelsea
Amrhein,
Mona Eggers and Sarah Cobin
Eric Kanouse was one of thirty-four
players nation wide selected as a Scholar
All-American for Boys’ Soccer.
To be
selected players must be seniors, have a
minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point
average and have exhibited excellence
in High School soccer.
The committee
evaluates
the
players’
academic
and
athletic
information
as
well
as
involvement
with
their
communities.
The thirty-four honorees will be invited
to the NSCAA All-American luncheon,
whichwillbeheldonSaturday,January21,
2006 as part of the NSCAA Convention
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Keshequa
MS HS
Emergency
Information
Middle School and High School students and
parents/guardians are reminded to update the
information data on file in the MS/HS office on a
yearly basis. It is important that administrators,
teachers, coaches, and staff be able to contact
parents in an emergency should your child be
injured and need immediate medical services.
The information needed is as follows: name,
address, phone, grade, birth-date; father’s
name, address, work phone number; mother’s
name, address, work phone number; in case of
emergency names and numbers if parents are
not available; family doctor and phone
number.
Please send your child to the MS/HS office
to obtain a yellow information card or call Ms.
Starr at 468-2541, ext.2017 to update your child
emergency file.
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The KCS Saturday Detention Pro-
gram under the direction of Mrs. Starr
and Mr. Bielicki is running at top form.
The
program
offers
an
alternative
to
Out- of-School Suspension for students
who receive a one-day suspension for
non-violent offences.
The beauty of this program is that it
keeps our kids in school and gives them
an opportunity to experience commu-
nity service, giving back to the local and
school communities.
Instead
of
serving
Out-of-School
Suspension for a day, the student with
the approval and support of their par-
ents agree to come on Saturday from
8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon to perform
community
service
arranged,
orga-
nized and supervised by Mrs. Starr and
Mr. Bielicki.
There is some risk involved. Should
the student agree to the Saturday De-
tention and fail to serve or be asked
to leave due to bad behavior, they are
automatically suspended out-of-school
for the following Monday and Tuesday.
Some of the recent community ser-
vice projects performed by the Saturday
Detention crew have been:
• Raking leaves for elderly community
members
• Hanging village Christmas lights
• Working at the community food link
• Wash and wax our ambulances and
fire trucks
In efforts to improve communica-
tion and also to improve our attendance
rate, we have instituted a series of three
attendance
notification
letters.
The
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ATTLE,
High School Principal
first letter is sent after (15) unexcused
absences, as a point of information in-
dicating the specific dates of absence.
The second letter is sent after (22)
unexcused absences, inviting the stu-
dent and their parents to a Student As-
sistance Program (SAP) team meeting
to
discuss
the
absentee
problem
and
formulate an assistance plan.
The third letter is sent after (29)
unexcused
absences,
indicating
that
there is a possibility of referral to the
Department
of
Social
Services
or
to
Family Court in the form of a Pupil In
Need of Supervision (PINS) referral.
It
is our hope that this added structure
and
communication
will
help
to
im-
prove our students’ attendance.
As a friendly reminder, we are get-
ting on with our school year. Over 15
weeks have gone by as I write, and with
the passage of time, we are beginning to
have students reach the 5 times tardy to
school mark.
When students are tardy
to school five times and every five times
thereafter, they receive an extended de-
tention, which runs from 2:47 until 5:20
P.M.
That is a tough consequence, but
we do not want to form bad habits in
our students, giving them the false im-
pression that showing up late, even if
only several minutes, is OK and that it
will be tolerated by their future places of
employment.
When constantly tardy,
they miss morning school communica-
tions and essential instructional time,
which in the end will have an adverse
affect on their academic performance.
The
32nd
Annual
Merry
Tuba
Christmas
was
held
on
Saturday,
December
3
at
Mid
Town
Mall,
Rochester.
Again
this
year
our
Tuba
Baritone
and
Euphonium
players
enjoyed
participating
with
over
240
other area musicians.
The
2
p.m.
concert
in
the
Mall
was a huge success with hundreds of
The 32nd Annual Merry Tuba Christmas
appreciative audience members singing
along to favorite Christmas carols.
Performers from Keshequa included
Thomas
Coates,
Adrian
Orellana,
Francis Wirt and Sara Gray on Tuba,
Rachel
Axtell
and
Connor
Lucas
on
Baritone
Horn
and
Mrs.
Schoenacker
on the Euphonium.
by MARIE SCHOENACKER
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Middle School Mid-Term Testing Schedule
Keshequa Middle School State Testing Schedule
for Grades 6-8
Middle School students will be taking New York State Tests beginning in
January. Please note the following schedule:
Grades 6,7,8
ELA
Tuesday, January 17- Friday, January 20, 2006
Grades 6,7,8
Math
Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 17, 2006
Grade 8
Science
Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13, 2006
Grade 8
Science
Monday, May 8, 2006
Grade 8
Soc. Studies
Wednesday, June 7 - Booklet 1
Grade 8
Soc. Studies
Thursday, June 8 – Booklet 2
It is very important that students be in attendance on these days. Please note
that these are New York State tests and are only administered during the stated
times. Performance on these tests will indicate students’ academic growth and will
aid in determining if a student needs additional academic intervention.
Mid-term tests will be scheduled during the week of January 23 -26, 2006.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Regular schedule
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Double Periods for 1, 3, 5, and 7
A day periods will be first half of the period
B day periods will be second half of the period
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Double Periods for 2, 4, 6, and 8
A day periods will be first half of the period
B day periods will be second half of the period
Friday, January 27, 2006
Rating Day, No School for students
Middle School Math Competition
Eight
Keshequa
Middle
School
students
attended
the
Junior
High
Interscholastic Mathematics Competition on November 2, 2005, at York Central
School. Representing Keshequa were Katelyn Gelser, Sam Gordinier, Tim Jackson,
Kevin Moran, Jesse James, Mariah Mahlendorf, Melissa Preen, and Melissa Seiwell.
This competition was a great opportunity for the students to put their math and
problem solving skills to the test against some of the top math students in the
Livingston County area. The test questions were developed by the SUNY Geneseo
Math Department and are designed to really challenge the students. Our team did
an outstanding job and we look forward to our next competition in Geneseo on
January 6, 2006.
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Keshequa Elementary School Band and Chorus
On
Monday,
December
12,
the
Keshequa Elementary School Band and
Chorus members in grades 3-5, helped
assemble and pack 10 boxes of donated
items to send to our service men and
women in Iraq.
In conjunction with the Nunda Unit
of the Salvation Army, Mrs. Schoenacker
received 7 boxes of pre-packaged items,
which included various items for each
service person, in a leather toiletry case.
Three students, Trevor Harvey, Chance
Vogt and Katherine Geiser also helped to
shop at the Dollar Store for over $100.00
in goods and nonperishable food items
that filled 3 more boxes.
These boxes will be sent to Lt. Eric
Calkins’ unit in Iraq. Lt. Calkins is the fa-
ther of 4th grade student Mikalie Calkins
and
6th
grade
student
Kasey
Calkins.
He was home on leave during Novem-
ber, and came to the Dalton School for
a presentation to our 4th and 5th grade
students. Lt. Calkins spoke about his 12
years of experiences and the many plac-
es in the world that he has been while
serving in the United States Army. He
brought maps and some of the special
gear that he uses in his job to share with
the students. After his presentation, he
answered many questions from the stu-
dents
and
posed
for
pictures
with
the
group.
Over the following two weeks, stu-
dents
organized,
shopped,
sorted
and
packed all the boxes for shipping. Many
students also filled out Christmas cards
which were included in the boxes.
Mr.
Bob
Rymer
then
took
every-
thing to the Post Office, which took over
an hour to process and mail out. The El-
ementary Band paid the postage which
was $138.00.
All of the items should have arrived
in Iraq in time for Christmas delivery to
Lt. Calkins’ company and any other ser-
vice people who had need of some holi-
day cheer so far from home.
Thanks
to
everyone
who
helped
with this project.
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Keshequa
Chronicle
For Parents
The Importance ofTalking toYour Child about Sex
Talking with children about sex does not encourage them to be sexually active.
In fact, studies show that children whose parents or guardians have discussed sexu-
ality issues with them are more likely to wait until they are older to start having sex.
When they did have sex, they were better at protecting themselves against pregnan-
cy and disease. Conversations about sex can also help children protect themselves
from sexual abuse. Discussions about sex should start early and be ongoing rather
than the old idea about “the talk”
.
Below are six tips for parents or guardians (Edited from Ten Tips For Parents
To Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy. The National Campaign to Prevent
Teen Pregnancy.)
• Talk with your child early and often about sex
• Know your children’s friends and their families
• Talk with your child about sex, love and relationships
• Let your child know that you value education highly
• Help your teenager to have options for the future that are more attractive than
early pregnancy and parenthood
• Know what your kids are watching, reading and listening to
The media is filled with sexual innuendos. Use this as an opportunity to initiate
conversations about sex. Ask your kids what they think about the sex in television
and music and offer your feelings as well.
Did you know...
The Women’s Health Center provides speakers for community groups and
educational materials for parents/guardians regarding sexuality issues at no
cost. Call (716) 243-7540 for more information. All calls are confidential.
A program of the Livingston County Department of Health.
Calendar of
Events
Monday – Friday, January 9 – 13
• NYS English Language Arts Tests for
Grades 3, 4 and 5.
Thursday, January 12
• College Financial Aid Meeting for Parents
7:00 p.m., Room #3030 in the High School.
• Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Nunda Board Room.
Monday, January 16
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
Tuesday – Friday, January 17 – 20
• NYS English Language Arts Tests for Grades 6,
7 and 8.
Monday, January 23
• Community Capital Project Advisory
Committee – 6:30 p.m. Nunda Board Room.
Tuesday – Friday, January 24-27
• Regents and Mid-Term Exams.
Thursday, January 26
• End of 20 week marking period.
• Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Nunda Board Room.
Friday, January 27
• Superintendent’s Conference Day – No School
(except for those High School students who
may have an exam.)
Tuesday, January 31
• Interviews with Superintendent Finalist
Candidate One.
Wednesday, Februrary 1
• Interviews with Superintendent Finalist
Candidate Two.
Thursday, Februrary 2
• Interviews with Superintendent Finalist
Candidate Three.
Friday, February 3
• Second Quarter Report Cards mailed home.
Keshequa
Chronicle
www.keshequa.org •
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Emergency
Closings
Radio
• WHAM (AM 1180)
• WPXY (FM 98.9
• WDNY (FM 93.9, AM 1400)
• WBEE (FM 92.5)
• WYSL (AM 1040)
Television
• WKBW (Channel 7)
• WHEC (Channel 10)
• WHAM (Channel 13)
• WROC (Channel 8)
• R NEWS (Channel 14)
Parent Broadcast
• Phone call to your home
The Post Office Box in Dalton is no longer in use.
All school mail must go to Post Office Box 517,
Nunda, NY 14517.
Take Note
To All Teacher
Assistants and
Teacher Aides:
Thank
you
for
all
the
hard
work
you do for the students of our commu-
nity. Your work with students allows our
Teaching staff to be more effective. Your
assistance in working with students with
academic and/or social/emotional needs
helps
Keshequa
Students
reach
their
goals.
Your
ability
to
do
whatever
is
needed to help a child succeed is deeply
appreciated by all staff.
Aides
Valerie Bugman
Trevor Earley
Jessica Gaby
Barbara Halbert
Corinne Houtz
Jennifer Lew
Judi Moir
Lisa Sherlock
Dina Thorne
Coleen Wagar
Katrina Weiss
Assistants
Debra Baxter
Tammy Beardsley
Vicki Boehm
Kimberly Callaro
Valerie Canute
Debbie Clancy
Lori Cobin
Margaret Colombo
Cheryl Gaby
Diane Gath
Correna Green
Wendie Holley
Janice Hudson
Marlene Huff
Valerie Long
Melanie Macomber
Carol Madigan
Sharon Pendleton
Tracy Ressler
Julie Simone
Rhonda Smith
Chasity Spike
Rebecca Strain
Michelle Vasile
Delene Walker-Burt
Patricia White
Rosalie Wolfanger
Are Your Children
Prepared for Winter?
Winter is a fun and interesting time
for children, but winter related injuries
and illnesses can occur. The Livingston
County
Department
of
Health
would
like to remind parents to keep their chil-
dren safe this winter.
• Be sure your children are dressed ap-
propriately
for
the
weather.
Children
need to be dressed in layers, as well as
hat,
mittens,
scarves,
and
insulated
boots.
• Children are exposed to the sun from
the reflection off the snow, so be sure
that
their
skin
is
protected
with
sun-
block, and that their eyes are protected
with sunglasses.
• If your child goes sledding or skating,
be sure the area is safe and free of ob-
stacles.
• Purchase a hockey or skiing helmet for
children to wear when sledding or ice-
skating.
• Make sure children remove wet clothes
as soon as possible. This will help reduce
the chance of illness.
Please
contact
the
Livingston
County Department of Health with any
questions or concerns regarding winter
safety at 243-7299.
School Board
Theron Foote
John Gordinier
Lori Gray
Patricia Kreuzer
Terry Lowell, Vice-President
Lyle Tallman
Kevin Whiteman, President
Lucinda Miner,
Superintendent
Dominic Aloisio,
Business
Administrator
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Public Safety
Bulletin
The Keshequa Central School District has
received formal notification that a clas-
sified level 3 sex offender is currently
residing in our school district. For more
information you may:
• Contact the Nunda Police Department
at 468-2515
• Visit the state web site at
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us
