April 2012
Cougar Pride
North Rose-Wolcott Central School
‗Holy snow‘…what happened to winter? I have to mow my
lawn already. I guess things have a way of sneaking up on
us…like the change of seasons and grass growing. Before
we know it, things have changed.
You might guess where I‘m going with this theme…we
only have 11 weeks left of school. Yikes! State Assess-
ments [for grades 3-8] are even closer, starting in April. I‘m
not suggesting anyone panic, just the opposite. I‘m sug-
gesting …be positive and thoughtful. Students…take extra time now to prepare. It
really doesn‘t matter what grade you‘re in, or how much you‘ve already learned.
What really matters is what you do from here on. Here are a few gentle sugges-
tions:
When in class…REALLY try to listen to what‘s being said.
When you have a question…ask it. Don‘t ever be afraid or embarrassed to
ask!
If there‘s a worksheet or assignment…take extra time to THINK about your
answers. Really take time to THINK.
Whenever there are choices, ELIMINATE as many of the wrong [goofy] pos-
sibilities first. Narrowing down to those REAL choices…will help you select
the absolute BEST answer.
Even when it‘s hard to concentrate…DON‘T GIVE UP.
BELIEVE in yourself…and in becoming a little smarter every day.
OK. I know these suggestions might be hard…but try them anyway. They will help
you prepare for what lies ahead. You won‘t be caught off guard in April or June.
Remember, you deserve to be smarter and successful, but it must start with you.
One more thing, enjoy the spring season and the sunshine!
John Walker
Superintendent
Congratulations!
Regional Award Winners
On March 6, 2012, students from
the Wayne Technical and Career
Center in Williamson participated
in the
SkillsUSA
Regional Com-
petition held at Alfred State Col-
lege.
Over 1,000 high school students from the
Finger Lakes region competed in technical
and leadership contests. Winners include:
Culinary Arts: 1
st
Place - James A., Wayne;
Cosmetology: 2
nd
Place - Mercedes L.,
Newark, Residential Wiring: 3
rd
Place - John
D., North Rose-Wolcott.
James A. and John D. will be competing in
the State
SkillsUSA
Competition being held
at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syra-
cuse on April 25-27
th
.
SkillsUSA
serves
over 279,000 high school and college stu-
dents from 54 state and territorial associa-
tions.
“The Mission of the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is to create a safe and enriching learning environment
that will prepare our students to make positive and meaningful contributions to society.”
Sr. Citizen Dinner & Dress Rehearsal
of
a Big Hit!
John D., NR-W
Ninety-seven seniors from our com-
munity enjoyed the
annual Sr.
Citizen Dinner & Dress Rehearsal
of the High School musical on
March 1
st
. Congratulations to Nan-
cy Younglove, our School Lunch
Manager, and our food service staff
for preparing the fabulous meal!
Thank you to Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs. Lash-
er, Mrs. Weigartz and student vol-
unteers for their efforts in serving
and cleaning up after the event.
L to R: James A.: Wayne, Mer-
cedes L.: Newark, John D.: NR-
W
Mr. Walker
From the Superintendent’s desk...
www.nrwcs.org
Important Dates
April 3
BOE Meeting: HS Rm. #210 7:00 PM
April 4
NRWE Grades 3 & 4 Chorus Concert
6:30-7:30 PM
April 6
No School - Good Friday
April 9-13
No School - Spring Recess
April 18
Grades K-4 Evening Parent
Teacher Conferences
April 19 & 20 Grades K-4 Early Release Day @ 11:45 AM
Parent Teacher Conferences
(K-4 No Lunch served)
April 20
Middle School Dance
HS Lip Sync/Air Band Competition 6:30 PM
April 25
BOCES Budget Vote and BOE Meeting:
HS Rm. #210 7:00 pm
NRWE Poetry Café 6:30-8:30 PM
May 7 & 8
NRWE Kindergarten Visitation 9:15-10:30 AM
May 8
BOE Budget Presentation and BOE Meeting:
HS Rm. #210 7:00 PM
May 11
MS Dance
May 14-18
NRWE Kindergarten Registration
May 15
BOE Budget Vote & Election of
Board Members: HS Foyer 12-9 PM
Project Phoenix Fashion Show 6:30 PM HS
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On March 17
th
NRWE students participated in a school
wide
Kindness Celebration
. Activities included: writing
letters to Veterans, making Kindness Bracelets and ex-
changing them with a friend, watching a slideshow which
demonstrated acts of kindness and playing ―Feelings‖
Charades with their classmates. Students rotated through
all activities and a great time was enjoyed by all!
“
Mr. Walker in-the-
Hat”
Read Across America
he North Rose-Wolcott Middle School had a very spe-
cial visitor to help them kick off Read Across America in
celebration of Dr. Seuss‘s birthday
on March
2
nd
! Mr.
Walker, appearing as Cat-in-the-Hat, was there to read
Junior High All-County Chorus
n January 28
th
, students from Leavenworth Middle
School participated in the 50
th
Annual All County Jr.
High Choir that took place at Clyde-Savannah High
School. In order to participate in this event, they
were selected by audition. The concert performance
contained pieces of choral works from a varied reper-
toire of styles and composers. Mr. Fred Dunn, NR-W
High School vocal music teacher was the honorary
conductor of the Jr. High Chorus this year.
NR-W
Urinetown
cast
members Conner B. &
Rheagan F.
were chosen to
perform with students from
23 other high schools for a
Stars of Tomorrow
event at
the
Auditorium
Theater in Roch-
ester on March 8,
2012. They had
to wake before 3
a.m. and leave at
3:30 to be at the theater by 4:30. They learned a song and dance from the mu-
sical ―Grease‖ from 5 until 7 a.m. and then had the opportunity to be recorded
on the Channel 13 morning news.
(Seated) – Faith M., (standing)
Ryan F., Tess R., Rachel E.,
Jessica G., Alexandria R.,
Anahbelle G. and Devon B.
a whimsical poem to all of the students in a morning assembly. Read Across America
is a motivational reading program that is celebrated each year as millions of students
across the United States celebrate reading!
NR-W KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2012
The NR-W Kindergarten registration process begins with meetings
for parents and orientation visits for students on May 7 and May 8.
To be eligible to enter Kindergarten this fall, a child must be five
years of age on or before December 1, 2012.
If you have been receiving our newsletter, “The Little Tutor”, we are aware of
your child’s eligibility for Kindergarten this September. If you have not re-
ceived the newsletter, please contact the elementary school office at 587-4005
to place your child on the registration list.
Kindergarten registration will be held May 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. If you have any
questions, please contact the elementary school office.
www.nrwcs.org
April 2012
High School Musical photographs used in
this publication are a courtesy of Mrs. Lisa Rigg.
Student inventors from North Rose -Wolcott
and Red Creek school districts gathered for
the annual
Inventive Minds
competition held
on March 9
th
at the North Rose-Wolcott
Elementary school. Of all the inventions that
were submitted, 20 finalists were chosen to compete.
Congratulations to Abi Jo W. who won 1
st
place with her
invention the ―Portable J-Bar Extender 1,000.‖ In the Top
Five Honorable Mentions were Emma D. with her invention
―Roller Writer‖ and Paige S. with the ―Snow Soaker.‖
Abi Jo W. shares her
invention
Paige S. talks with a
Judge
The Inventive Minds Program gives students the opportunity
to create an invention that fills a need or overcomes a prob-
lem by using problem-solving and creative-thinking ability.
Students use visual and verbal presentation skills as part of
this competition. The Inventive Minds program challenges
students in a safe, fun, and friendly environment.
Congratulations Inventors!
Zachary G.
explains his invention
Thank you students & parents!
DECONSTRUCTION
A work party took place on March 5
th
to take down the set of
―Urinetown.‖ It took about 3 hours to completely dismantle
the set
.
Scoop
articles and photos by NR-W students
Hey 5
th
Grade Parents
did you know?…
New York State public health law requires children 11
yrs. old to have booster vaccinations for diphtheria, teta-
nus, and pertussis (otherwise known as Tdap), upon entering the sixth
grade or a comparable level special education program.
Proof of immunization must be forwarded to the school BEFORE the start of
the new school year 2012-2013. If you have any questions please contact
Mrs. Humbert at 594-3119.
Immunizations can be received through your child‘s health care provider or
at Wayne County Public Health Facility in Lyons. They can be reached at
946-5749.
If your child‘s 11
th
birthday is after the start of school, the immunization may
be received at that time.
Over nine hundred people came to see the Wayne County premiere
of
Urinetown the musical.
The cast was delighted to learn that their
Stars
of Tomorrow
(SOT) scores had improved in each of the five catego-
ries: acting, singing, dance, crew, and pit band. Students are excited to
prepare for the SOT gala celebration at the Rochester Auditorium Theater
and for the
ELENBE
awards ceremony at Newark High School.
www.nrwcs.org
April 2012
Wonderland
Get In Sync With Lip-Sync
By David M., Student Reporter
Have you ever tried lip-syncing?
Lip-syncing, for the uninitiated, is defined as mov-
ing your lips in synchronization with recorded speech or song.
Now is your chance to try lip syncing for yourself when NR-W High
School holds a lip-sync contest at 7 p.m. April 20 in the high school
auditorium. Sign up with Mrs. Peterson in room 313. The cost is
$10 a person or $25 for a group act.
In addition to showing off your lip-syncing skills, you will be helping
to raise funds for the senior camping trip. So, get in sync with the
lip-sync contest!
By Devon P., Student Reporter
Harry Potter ‘Moves In’ at High School
Harry Potter appears to have found a home at North Rose-Wolcott High
School, thanks to the efforts of 10th grader Russell H. The
enterprising student founded the Harry Potter
Club, which meets on Tuesdays during activity
period in the classroom of club sponsor Barbara
Briscese. ―I was talking to some of my friends,
and they were really into Harry Potter and I
thought it would be a good club,‖ Russell said.
At the meetings, students immerse themselves in all things
Harry Potter—books and movies. Students even learn about such Harry
Potter lore as spells and potions. Newcomers to the club take a quiz to deter-
mine their placement in a ―House‖ - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or
Slytherin, just like the books. So far, nine students have joined the club, and
newcomers are always welcome. Hurry up and join the fun. Harry is waiting!
Russell H.
Graduation Day!
A graduation party attended by approximately 30
guests was held on March 19th for Michelle S., left,
and Josh R., who became the latest of five Alternative
Learning Center students to receive their high school
diplomas.
Congratulations Graduates!
Spring Sports
Begin!
Green fields and unsea-
sonably warm weather
provided the perfect
backdrop for the start of
spring sports for the
track team, which, in past years, has had to run in high school halls
until the warm temperatures arrived. JV and varsity teams started
practice March 5
th
, and most modified sports started March
19
th
. Spring sports include boys track, varsity and modified;
girls track, varsity and modified; softball, varsity, JV and mod-
ified; baseball, varsity, JV and modified; golf,
varsity and boys tennis, varsity and modified.
Leavenworth Middle School
put on its production of
“Wonderland” March 23rd and
24th. Here, the Red Queen,
Emma M., left, and the White
Queen, Alexandria R., ap-
pear on stage in their roles
from the production.
Congratulations to the cast, crew & pit band
on an outstanding performance!
Photo by Gabriella H.
Student Reporter
To the cast, crew and pit band of
Urinetown The Musical...
Photo by David M., Student Reporter
2012 All-County Instrumental Music Festival
Six Middle School and six High School band students participat-
ed in the 2012 All-County Instrumental Music Festival at Marion
Central School on March 16
th
and 17
th
. This year marked the 50
th
Anniversary
Celebration of All-County Music Festivals in Wayne Coun-
ty. Participants at this festival in the Jr. High Band were: Oboe –
Anna Marie D., Clarinet – Desirie C. and Brittany C., Contra Alto
Clarinet – Elizabeth B., Alto Saxophone- Jacob W., Baritone horn –
Gilian H. High School participants were: Clarinet – Grace D., Bass
Clarinet – Caleb M., Contra Bass Clarinet – Erin S., Percussion –
Zack L., Timpani – Brett N., Mallets – Kyle W.
GREAT JOB MUSICIANS!
Presentations/Discussions:
Open Meetings Law discussion
Technology Department plans
Executive Session for discussion on sale of a parcel of property
Overview: 2012-13 General Fund Proposed Expenditures/Revenues
Approval:
Treasurer‘s Report for December 2011 and January 2012
Department Heads Contract covering 7/1/11-6/30/12
Baseball program activity account established
Donation to the District: $700 from
Scholarship America
to be used
for a field trip to Buffalo and Erie County Naval Museum
Donation of $600 from
Garlock Sealing Technologies
to be used to
benefit students
Disposal of District property: computer equipment
Permanent Appointments: Linda Scheid, Brandy Starczewski
Appointments:
Kathy Seward, Long Term Substitute Teacher through 6/30/12
Kelly Stadtmiller, JV Softball Coach
Bradley Lehman, Spring Athletic Coordinator
Willie Davis, Bus Driver
Lauren Anderson, Long Term Substitute Psychologist through 6/30/12
Volunteer Coach approval: John Budinock, Kayla Yarrow, Mike Groth,
Anne Dapolito, Tara Allen, Mike Virts
Resignations:
Claudia Hann, MS Teacher (effective 6/30/12)
Timothy Pauldine, MS Teacher (effective 6/30/12)
Cheryl Richwalder, NRWE Teacher (effective 6/30/12)
Joyce Rickles, Bus Driver (effective 6/30/12)
Crystal Davis, Bus Driver (effective 2/28/12)
Shannan Sicienski, MS Teacher (effective 2/17/12)
Board Highlights
On
Saturday
February 11, 2012
Boards of Educa-
tion
members
from all 11 Wayne
County
School
Districts,
district
employees, par-
ents and commu-
nity
members
came together to
collectively share their concerns regarding the future of public education.
Their presentation focused on Foundation Aid, funding inequities for Wayne
County School Districts, their present funding realities, and most importantly
a call to action for all residents and supporters of Wayne County School
Districts to contact their legislators directly, asking for support and relief.
Yvonne MacTaggart, President of the Newark Board of Education; Kari
Durham, President of the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District Board
of Education; Phil Rose, Member of the Sodus Central School District Board
of Education; Michael Collins, President of the Williamson Central School
District Board of Education; and Patrick Crowe, President of the Clyde-
Savannah Central School District Board of Education spoke on behalf of the
11 Wayne County School Districts in the Newark Central School Auditorium.
MacTaggart stated, ―We literally can no longer afford to have our voices
ignored on this critically important issue of the inequities in the aid allocation
formula to rural Upstate New York districts like those in Wayne County. The
very survival of our school districts is at stake.‖
―Simply put, Foundation Aid is state funding that was designed to provide
a sound basic education,‖ explained Durham. ―With no changes in the edu-
cation aid formula, an estimated 100 to 150 school districts will not have the
cash reserves to sustain themselves over the next two years as they face
state-created mandates, contractual obligations and pension costs,‖ she
added .
Rose further explained funding by stating, ―The concept of State Aid is
pretty simple. It takes a certain amount of money for a local school to deliver
education. If school districts can‘t generate enough funds from taxes to pay
for that education, then State Aid pays the difference. Schools must balance
the budget, and if the money isn‘t coming from the state, the only options
are to raise taxes or cut programs for the children which may include cutting
staff, use reserve funds and sacrifice the future of our schools.‖
Agreeing with Rose, Collins stated, ―While we remain fiscally solvent in
theory, a district cannot go bankrupt, but that remains to be seen; we are
facing educational insolvency! The very programs that many of us in this
room have fought so hard to create are under attack. The programs that give
our children a chance to be competitive may simply dissolve.‖
Understanding the problems facing our schools is only half of the purpose
of this presentation,‖ stated Crowe. ―It is critically important that all of us here
and at home advocate directly with our Legislators for support and relief.
There are only weeks before the Legislature will vote to adopt next
year‘s budget. We must use that time to get them to take action on several
points. Immediate and meaningful mandate relief is needed now!‖
For more information about what you can do to help your school district,
go to your school website or www.wflboces.org and look for information on
how to contact your local legislators
.
*
Already part of school meals at NR-W
For NR-W students the change will be minimal as a lot of these ―new‖
requirements have been part of our school lunch for several years.
There will be an additional offering of vegetables on a weekly basis and
a change from 1% low fat to fat-free chocolate milk.
The Food Service Department wants to assure you that sound nutrition
and high quality is always at the forefront of the decisions made when
providing and serving meals to students. Please feel free to contact
Nancy Younglove, Food Service Director at 594-1751 with questions.
Food
Group
Current Requirements
K-12
New Requirements
K-12
Fruit &
Vegetable
1/2-3/4 Cup Fruit &
Vegetable combined/day
*3/4 -1 Cup of Vegetable plus
*1/2-1 Cup Fruit /Day
Vegetables
No specifications as to
type of vegetable sub-
group
Weekly Requirement for: dark green,
*red/orange, beans/peas (legumes),
*starchy
Meat/Meat
Alternate
1.5-2 oz. daily min.
*K-5: 1 oz. min. daily (8-10 oz./wk.)
*6-8: 1 oz. min. daily (9-10 oz./wk.)
*9-12: 2 oz. min. daily (10-12 oz. wk.)
Grains
8 servings per wk.
*K-5: 1 oz. min. daily (8-9 oz. wk.)
*6-8: 1 oz. min. daily (8-10 oz. wk.)
*9-12: 2 oz. min. daily (10-12 oz. wk.)
Whole
Grains
Encouraged
*At least half of the grains must be
whole grain.
Milk
1 Cup
Variety of fat content
allowed
Flavor not restricted
*1 Cup
Must be fat free flavored or
*unflavored OR
*1% low fat, unflavored only
In January 2011 President Obama signed the Healthy Hunger Free Child
Act regarding nutrition standards in child nutrition programs across the
country. Listed below are new guidelines our Food Service Department
will be implementing beginning Fall 2012.
The Elementary All-County Music Festival will took
place on March 2
nd
& 3
rd
in Newark.
5
th
Grade All-
County Choir members included Abigail L., Emily M., Cassidy R., Taylor L.,
Katherine F., Chynna P. and Taylor M. 6
th
Grade All County Choir included
Kathleen N., Brianna B., Kristen P., Payton L. and Joshanna C.. Elemen-
tary All-County Band members were Flute - Rylee C.; Bass Clarinet - Sa-
rah W. and Dylan M.; Trumpet -Kelsie F.; Percussion - Cole D.
www.nrwcs.org
April 2012
Wayne County School Districts Ban Together
to Oppose Inequities In The Aid Allocation
Formula To Rural Upstate New York
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