Webutuck Elementary School
Important Dates
December 2011

Toys for Tots

It's Hat and Mitten Time at WES!

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

Participate in a school wide
food drive to assist the communities in which we live.
We will be collecting beginning November 21st and will conclude on December 16th.
Look for donation boxes and PLEASE give generously.

SUGGESTIONS FOR FOOD DONATIONS
Pasta
Pasta Sauces
Rice
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Baking Mixes – like Bisquick
Cereals – Oatmeal
Peanut Butter
Canned fish and meat – tuna fish
Soups
Juices – apple. grape, etc.
Applesauce
Canned gravies
Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayo, etc.)
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate mix
Pudding mix
Also needed…..
Paper towels
Paper napkins
Dish soap
Toilet paper
Soap/toothpaste

Date: 12/15/11
To: Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,

This morning the K-9 unit from the New York State Police conducted a search of the Eugene Brooks Intermediate School and Webutuck High School. This was part of our ongoing endeavor to maintain student health and safety.

If you have any questions please feel free to call the District Office (845) 373.4100.

Sincerely,
James Gratto, Jr.
Superintendent

FEELING A LITTLE STRESSED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
DO YOU HAVE SOME LAST MINUTE SHOPPING TO DO, BUT CAN’T FIND A BABYSITTER FOR THE KIDS?

Although drop-offs are welcomed, for planning purposes, please email us or call Tammy Nethercott at 914.391.2603.

THE WEBUTUCK STUDENTS THAT ARE HEADING TO EUROPE IN THE SPRING HAVE THE ANSWER!
DROP OFF YOUR CHILDREN FROM 12-6PM AT WES ON DECEMBER 18th FOR A FUN-FILLED DAY OF:
FACE PAINTING
MOVIES
CRAFTS
GAMES
AND A CHANCE TO MEET SANTA AND HIS ELVES!

THE COST IS $20 (2ND SIBLING IS $15, ADDITIONAL SIBLINGS ARE $10 EACH)

PIZZA AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED
THERE WILL ALSO BE A BAKE SALE TABLE
TREATS WILL BE .50 EACH

Please contact Susan Harrington at sharring@webutuckschools.org,
Tammy Nethercott at tnetherc@webutuckschools.org, or Olivia Markonic at mmarkonic1@msn.com
if you are interested or have any questions!

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING WEBUTUCK TO EUROPE 2012
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

The Sophomore Class of 2014 Annual Raffle
iPad 2 Bundle

Includes: iPad 2, Case, Ear Buds, AND $25 iTunes Gift Card
$5/ticket or $20/5 tickets
Drawing is at WHS Winter Concert December 14th
Winner need not be present to win.
See any Sophomore Class of 2014 Member for Tickets
For more information, contact Mrs. Carmody or Mrs. Woodruff at 373-4106
Thank You for Your Support!

Webutuck Ski Club….it’s not too late to join!

If you missed the first deadline and are interested in night skiing or snowboarding for six weeks starting January 7th, please get in touch with Cara Tomasetti (ctomaset@webutuckschools.org) or Olivia Markonic (mmarkonic1@msn.com).
Unfortunately, there will be a $10 late filing fee.

Start something.

Big Brothers Big Sisters changes the lives of children facing adversity for the better, forever - and you can, too!

A site-based Big Brothers Big Sisters program is coming to Webutuck. Donate your time to help a child reach his or her potential. It might be the start of something big.

If you would like to be a mentor to a “Little” (fourth grade and up) and start him or her on the path to big things, please contact Cara Tomasetti or Carrie Caldiero at Webutuck High School . The telephone number is 845-373-4106.

SAT Preparation Course

Holiday Wreaths for Sale
Support the Class of 2013

The Class of 2013 is selling holiday wreaths to help raise money for the Jr. Prom.
Wreaths are double sided and can be decorated with a bow or a bow and cones. Wreaths with a bow are $20, and $25 for a bow and cones. You may pick up your wreaths at the MS Winter Concert on December 7th starting at 6:30pm or the HS Winter Concert on December 14th starting at 6:30pm. Wreaths will be for sale at the concerts also.
Please contact Shawn Hosier (845)373-4106 ex.110 if you are interested in purchasing a wreath.
Cone Options: Regular brown, silver, gold or assorted colors.

De-Stress Before the Holidays – A Health & Wellness Event!

December 9, 2011 Dear Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,
For your information:

The Webutuck High School building conducted a lock down security drill this morning. WES, EBIS and WHS will be conducting security drills throughout the next several months. Maintaining your child's safety is our utmost concern.

Sincerely,
James Gratto, Jr.
Superintendent

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

November 7th-18th
Webutuck High School and Eugene Brooks Intermediate School will be collecting canned food, detergent, paper goods, toiletries, and dry goods to help local families in need.
EBIS will have collection boxes in homerooms beginning November 7th.
WHS has boxes for each grade level in the Main Office. We are hoping all classes will participate in donating!
WES will be also be collecting canned food, detergent, paper goods, toiletries, and dry goods.
Please show support for your community and those in need!

The Webutuck School District is in the process of selecting a vendor to provide a content management system for our school’s website. With the new system the school will be able to provide an easy to navigate design, communication and easy access to everything pertaining to the school. In our search for the best vendor we would like the parent and community’s input on features to look for. If you could take a few moments to fill out the following survey it will help us to determine which features are the most important. The survey will be open until November 14, 2011. Thank you. Parent Survey

CONGRATULATIONS TO KAYLA KOHL AND JESSE CAPELLARO FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE NEW YORK STATE MEET
Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Verona, New York

Jesse Capellaro and Kayla Kohl will compete at the State Cross Country meet Saturday the 12th. Jesse will be running at 10:45 am and Kayla will be running at 12:45 pm. Kayla finished in 3rd place at Sectionals and Jesse finished in 4th place allowing both runners to compete at the State meet in Verona New York.

November 17, 2011 School Activities


WEBUTUCK HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 9- 12
REPORT CARD PICK UP
Parents (Gr. 9-12) will be able to speak to their children's teachers.
4:30 - 6:00 PM

Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
Curriculum Night Grades 4-6
5:00 pm - 6:20 pm

Grades 7-8 Report Card Pick Up
Parents (Gr. 7-8) will be able to speak to their children's teachers.
Beginning at 4:30 PM

Please note:
There will be school on Thursday, November 10, 2011.
*Approved by the Webutuck Board of Education on November 7, 2011.
Thank you,
Jim Gratto
Superintendent

PLEASE BE ADVISED:
Pending Board of Education approval on November 7, 2011, the school calendar will be revised as follows:

School will be in session on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and also on Friday, February 17, 2012. This will give us four Emergency Days.

Grandparents' Luncheon- November 17th
Due to the emergency closings this week we have extended the RVSP date for the Grandparent Luncheon to Thursday, November 10th.

Have you noticed the pink flamingos on lawns throughout our area recently? Are you wondering what they are for? The students in the Webutuck French Club are having fun with a fundraiser for their trip to Guadeloupe in November. Family, friends and neighbors of the French students are supporting the students' efforts to help offset the cost of the trip. Each stop in the Webutuck community brings the birds (and students) closer towards their final destination of Guadeloupe. A donation from each stop sends the pink flamingos to the next welcoming lawn. You never know where they will land - they have been sighted from Wassaic to Millerton.
Click on the link below to see some of the 'flockings'.
http://www.webutuckschools.org/whs/flocking_web.html

Are you interested in a great way to spend Saturday nights this winter? We are trying to bring the Ski Club back for grades 4 through 12! Catamount is nearby, and for six weeks (beginning 1/7/12) of skiing/snow boarding, offers the following prices:

Saturday Night (5:00PM – 9:00PM)
On-mountain Pass	$114
Lessons*	$65
Rental – Skis, Boot, Poles & Helmet	$110
Rental – Snowboard, Boots & Helmet	$110
Late Fee(after 11/1/2011)	$10

If you have a student in grades 4 – 12 who is interested, please contact

Olivia Markonic
518-789-0102
mmarkonic1@msn.com
or
Cara Tomasetti
845-373-4106
ctomaset@webutuckschools.org

Dover School District is hosting a parent conference on November 5th from 8:00 to 12: 00 at the High School Middle School complex. They are opening it up to all of their neighbors to attend for free. Please register by Oct. 18th so they can plan accordingly.

For additional information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.drdianeanttila.com/dufsd-parent-conference.html

The Webutuck French Club's Flamingo fundraiser is set for 'flight'.

The Webutuck French Club is going to the French island of Guadeloupe in November. Twenty six students, staff and parent chaperones will spend eight days immersed in the French island culture. The group will converse in French, experience the art, history, dance and culinary specialties and explore the island's rainforest, volcano, underwater habitat and mangroves. The group is extremely excited for this truly unique, hands-on educational experience and are hoping to offset the cost of the trip with this fun -fundraiser.

The students will be approaching friends and family for donations that will enable a flock of very pink flamingos to travel from lawn to lawn on 'the way to Guadeloupe'. The birds mysteriously migrate in the evening and no one knows exactly where they will land each time. Well wishers for both the flamingos and the French students have the opportunity to host the birds for the day and also suggest the next stop on the birds' itinerary. As you pass the flamingos in the Webutuck community, please honk as you drive by, it shows your support and makes the birds feel welcome!

If you, friend or local business owner, are not approached by a French student but would like to support their travel, please contact
Joanne Boyd, kjsmbjboyd@optonline.net, 845 373 7805 or
Gazella LeJeune, leth@optonline.net, 845 373 4391,

and we will arrange for the pink cuties to grace your lawn. The French Club thanks you in advance for supporting them and they hope the flock of flamingos will brighten your day as you pass them.

The French Club is continuing to sell their raffle tickets; the drawing will be Monday October 17th at the Girls Varsity Soccer home game. There are two raffles, a Sports Sampler and a Community Sampler. For $1 a chance, or 6 for $5, you are eligible to win tickets to Marist Women's basketball games, Renegades tickets, a Marist hoodie or blanket, or a beautiful Hudson River print.
The Community Sampler is just that, an opportunity to win gift certificates to local businesses - Jack's Auto, Mane Street Salon, Fox and the Hare Salon, Roundtuit, Millbrook Vineyards and Winery, TriArts, and Lake Compounce - or a necklace from North Star Studios or a copy of the Gourmet Cookbook by Ruth Reichl. There is something for everyone. Again, thank you for your support.

Yankee Candle Fundraiser

Support the Class of 2012

  The Class of 2012 is selling Yankee Candle to help raise money for their Sr. Trip.

  Start your holiday shopping early.

  We are taking orders from October 3, 2011 – October 15, 2011 and should be in no later than mid-November, if not earlier. Please see a senior or contact Kim Coon (845)373-4106 or Trisha Lawrence (845) 373-4106 ex.110 if you are interested in purchasing Yankee Candle.  

Dutchess BOCES Presents:
An Epidemic.... CYBER BULLYING
Anti-Bullying Workshop for Parents and Students

Tuesday, October 18; 6:00 - 8:30 PM
at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presidential Library and Home
4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Registration: $10 per adult/free for students
Attendees MUST pre-register online at dcboces.org/adults
For information call 845.483.3640

Reminder to anyone currently on the School Meal Free/Reduced program:

Anyone approved for the School Meals Free or Reduced Program in 2010-11 have been approved ONLY through September 30, 2011. We encourage you to reapply before September 30 to allow for uninterrupted service to your child(ren). If you have any questions, please contact Mary Grden, Business Manager at 845-373-4100.

Where do I start?
Are you the parent of a child with special needs?
Are you a professional working with students with disabilities?
Do you know you have a role on the special education team?

This training will take you through the NYS Special Education Regulations step by step. We will share tips for planning and preparing for your child’s CSE meeting. Come join us for this informative workshop.

Presenters: Tina Beauparlant
Date/Time: September 29, 2011, 10:00AM – 12:30PM
Location: Taconic DDSO 26 Center Circle Bldg 58 Wassaic NY
Classroom A 4th floor

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY September 26, 2011

REGISTRATION FORM

NutriKids Online System Update:

The identification number that is needed for entering student information is being mailed to you today. This information should have come to you in back-to-school packets but had not been included. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you still have any difficulties accessing the system, please call me at 845-373-4100. The link to the program is on the left side bar of the Webutuck website homepage (www.webutuckschools.org). Have a wonderful weekend.

Mary Grden
School Business Manager

Dear Webutuck Community,

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year! Please allow me to introduce myself as your new Superintendent of Schools. My name is James A. Gratto, and I am from the Plattsburgh, New York area. I have worked for the past twenty-four years as a teacher, coach, and principal at Saranac Central School in Clinton County and I am honored to have been chosen as your superintendent.

The Board of Education worked extremely hard throughout the summer to position the school for a successful start. Their hard work, time, and dedication deserve much appreciation and thanks. We are truly set up for your children to have a productive and successful year.

As we move forward I invite you to get as involved as you can in your children’s education. Parent participation really is a critical piece of student success. Also, when you have time please feel free to stop in and meet with me, email or call. (845-373-4100) I am looking forward to getting to know you!

Respectfully,
James A. Gratto Jr.

Webutuck School would like to remind parents and staff members of our new online meal prepayment system. This convenient, easy and secure online prepayment service will allow you to deposit money into your student's school meal account at any time. It will also give you the ability to print out a coy of recent purchases on line via a history report which lists all dates and times of breakfast and /or lunch purchases within the last thirty days. Parents placing money into multiple meal accounts will only be assessed the $1.75 fee once per deposit transaction by the PayPal system. Webutuck Schools will not profit from the use of this site. Please see the link on our homepage or call the business office if you have any questions at 845-373-4100.

Thank you,
Mary Grden
School Business Manager

HOODIES FOR SALE

The Booster Club is taking orders at Community Day on October 1st for personalized Webutuck Warrior hoodies with your name and up to five sports/activities stitched on the front in either grey with green lettering or green with white lettering. Your options include: * Golf        * Basketball
* Volleyball       * Musical Note(band/chorus)
* Field Hockey       * Soccer
* NHS (National Honor Society)
* Track/Cross Country       * Drama
* Baseball/Softball       * Cheerleading

Community Coat Drive

On Community Day, the Webutuck Class of 2017 is collecting gently used and laundered coats for all ages. The coats will continue to be collected during the months of October and November to then be distributed by the Northeast Community Center. Collection locations will be set up in each building.

Please spread the word and send in donations with your child.

Community Day
Saturday, October 1st
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Class of 2017 thanks you for your support with this community project.

The Class of 2016 is hosting a:
Children’s Book Sale
Community Day
Saturday, October 1st,2011
10:00 am-2:00pm
If you have any gently-used children's books, we will be accepting and collecting them. Please send them in with your child Collection boxes will be in the lobby of each building.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Thank You!

Dear Parents, Grandparents and Webutuck Citizens,

I am very pleased to announce to you that the Webutuck Central School Board of Education has been very successful with their efforts over the summer to bring the School District forward for a very solid beginning for the new school year. Mr. Jay Curtis, Jr. has been appointed by the Board to serve as our new Intermediate School Principal for grades 4-8. Mr. Curtis began working in the District this week. Last evening, the Board appointed a new permanent School Superintendent, Mr. James Gratto, Jr. He, too, will be joining the District later this week. At this time, the school system is fully staffed and ready to begin classes next week. As your Interim Superintendent, I wish to thank you and the Board for allowing me to serve you over the summer. It has been my pleasure to work in your school system. I see outstanding things happening in the near future for your children and the entire school system. This is a very special School District with a very bright future.

David A. Paciencia
Interim Superintendent

K-3 SUPPLY LIST 2011-2012

4-6 SUPPLY LIST 2011-2012

On Tuesday, September 6th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the PTA will be hosting a Back to School Night for grades 4 – 12. This family event is intended to give students and families the opportunity to come back to school, reconnect with friends, meet teachers in an informal and relaxed setting, and join the faculty, staff, and PTA in a festive atmosphere as we kick off the new school year. READ MORE

Webutuck Elementary Schools participates in Box Tops for Education. Please clip and save Box Tops for Education and send them in with your child during the school year or drop them off at Webutuck Elementary School.

Dear Parents:
With current national attention being focused on children’s health and wellness issues, Webutuck School District’s Food Service Department is excited to provide parents a convenient, easy and secure online prepayment service to deposit money into your child’s school meal account at any time. This service also provides parents the ability to view your child’s account balance through a web site called MyNutrikids.com. By having money in each child’s account prior to entering the cafeteria, we find the lunch lines move along much faster so your child has more time to eat and be with friends.

Also, parents will have the ability to print out a copy of their child’s eating history report. This history report will show you all dates and times that your child has purchased a breakfast and or lunch within the past thirty days.
These new services will be available September 1, 2011.

To access these services:

1. Simply go to the district web site at www.webutuckschools.org.
2. Click on the Cafeteria link.
3. Click on the MyNutrikids.com link. From this site you will create your account and add money to your child’s school meal account. All you need is your child’s name, student ID number and school ZIP code. The instructions to guide you through the easy online account set up process can be found by clicking here. Complete Instructions

• If you have more than one child in the District you can handle all online prepayments from the same online account.
• Payments may be made through an existing PayPal account or with a major credit or debit card.
• In order to use the online prepayment service, a small convenience fee for each transaction will be assessed to cover the bank fees. The convenience fee is $1.75 per deposit transaction. Parents placing money into multiple meal accounts will only be assessed the $1.75 fee once per deposit transaction. Webutuck School District will not profit from the use of this site.

MORE NEWS....

 

2011-2012 B.O.E. MEETING CALENDAR

July 7, 2011
Dear Parents and Citizens of Webutuck Central School,

Please be aware that there has been a change at the helm of your school district’s central office. My name is David Paciencia, and as of July 1st I have been serving as your Interim Superintendent until a permanent new Superintendent of Schools is found and appointed by the Board of Education. You might remember that I served you in this capacity a couple of years ago. Please be assured that all of the routine work that is normally associated with the summer is being addressed presently as part of my function here in the district. Additionally, we are aggressively working toward filling all of the remaining teaching vacancies. I am confident that we will be fully staffed very shortly. One area where you can be a big help to us is in the area athletics. It is very difficult lately to find certified coaches. If you know of someone who is certified and interested in coaching, our Director of Athletics would appreciate the phone call. Those vacancies are normally advertised in our local newspapers.

Many of you have become accustomed to reading the “Weekly Warrior” newsletter. We intend to make this a newsletter for you during the ten months when students are attending school. By doing so, this newsletter will assist our desire to keep you informed and involved in the various school activities. With the economy and local budgets as they are currently, this newsletter may become a monthly or perhaps a bi-weekly publication. We are not sure yet. Over the summer, if any issues arise, we will use the “Key Communicator” electronic communications to keep you informed.

Please be aware that the Board of Education has elected its officers for the new school year. The President is Mr. Dale Culver, and the Vice President is Mr. William McGhee. Meetings of the Board of Education are listed on the District’s website (www.webutuckschools.org), and all meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public. These meetings normally occur twice each month (calendar permitting) at 7:30 P.M. in the high school library.

I look forward to a very positive and smooth opening of school on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 for all of our students. I hope all of you have a relaxing and enjoyable summer. Thank you for supporting the Webutuck Schools, its students and its programs.

Dave P., Interim Superintendent

WHS Spring Musical Announced

The Webutuck Drama Society is pleased to announce that the Spring musical for 2012 will be "Anything Goes." Audition material will be available in September and auditions will take place at the beginning of November. Auditions will be open to students in grades 6-12. Nancy Gagne

SUMMER READING

The summer reading assignments for grades 7-12 will be available online this year. Students can find it either through the "quick link" on the school's homepage, or by going to www.schoolrack.com/SummerReading.

Enjoy the summer!

The ELA Team
Steven Pollak
Henry Pollinger
Kim Mundell
Sherry Fisher

Congratulations to the Class of 2011!
Our seniors have been accepted to many colleges including:

The University of Arizona		Mount Saint Mary College
The Art Institute of Houston		University of New Haven
Becker College		Providence College
Castleton State College		Quinnipiac University
Cazenovia College		Rochester Institute of Technology
Charleston Southern University		The College of Saint Rose
Clinton Community College		School of Visual Arts
Coastal Carolina University		Southern Connecticut State University
Columbia-Greene Community College		Southern New Hampshire University
Cornell University		State University of New York at Albany
Dominican College of Blauvelt		State University of New York at Binghamton
Dutchess Community College		State university of New York at Buffalo
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania		SUNY College at Brockport
Finger Lakes Community College		SUNY College at Cobleskill
Herkimer Community College		SUNY Morrisville State College
Hofstra University		SUNY College at Oneonta
Iona College		SUNY College at Potsdam
Ithaca College		SUNY Delhi State College
Jefferson Community College		Sullivan County Community College
Johnson & Wales University		Syracuse University
Lander University		Tompkins Cortland Community College
Le Moyne College		Treasure Valley Community College
Manhattanville College		University of Delaware
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts		University of Puget Sound
Mercy College		Western Connecticut State University
Mohawk Valley Community College		Winthrop University

Important Dates
June 2011

June 1st  Gr. 4 Science Performance Test
June 6th  Gr. 4 Science Written Test
June 8th  Kindergarten Orientation @ 9:30am
                Pre-K Orientation @ 11:00am
                Spring Concert @ 7:00pm (Gr. 3-5)
June 9th  Pot Luck Dinner @ H.S. (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
                Field Day for Grades 1 – 3
June 10th  Early Dismissal for Students (Gr. K-6)
                 11:15am for WES, 11:25am for EBIS
                 Field Day for Kindergarten
June 14th  Eugene Brooks Intermediate School - Field Day
June 15th  Spring Concert @ 1:15pm for Grades K-2 @ WES
June 16th  Rain date Field Day (EBIS)

**Last week of school (June 20th – June 24th) 11:30am dismissal for WES and 11:35am dismissal for grades 4 – 8 **

NEWS FROM THE WEBUTUCK FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

The Webutuck School District Food Service Department is excited to announce that they will be providing a secure online prepayment services effective September 2011 to deposit money into your child’s school lunch account. This service will also provide parents the ability to view your child’s account balance and history reports. We will be sending home information with your child at a later date. Please watch for it.

We understand there are times when lunches or monies are forgotten and we try to assist in allowing the child to receive a meal. As the end of the school year nears, the Webutuck School District Food Service Department is requesting that you check with your child or school to ensure that there is no outstanding balances due on their account. If you have any questions please call your child’s school or the Business Office at 845-373-4100.

Thank you,
Mary Grden
School Business Manager

Eastern Dutchess United Travel Soccer
Tryouts 6/11/2011
Boyce Park

Season begins in early September and registration for the Fall Soccer season is open. Don’t wait….Please enroll now to secure your spot. Tell your friends & neighbors!

Tryout schedule - 6/11/2011
Boys 10am to 12 noon

• Co-Ed U9 Fall/Spring
• Boys U10 Fall/Spring
• Boys U12 Fall/Spring
• Boys U14 Fall/Spring
• Boys U17 Spring Only
• Boys U19 Spring Only

• Girls U12 Fall/Spring
• Girls U15 Spring Only
• Girls U19 Spring Only

Potential coaches for the 2011-2012 can find all the answers to their certification questions and the links to become a coach on the Webutuck Website home page. Under Quick Links on the lefthand side of the home page click on Coaching Certification Process or go to the Webutuck Athletic Website under the Links/Forms Heading at the top of the page. In the Links click on "NYS Coaching Requirements" for all the information needed to become a NYS Certified Coach.

Robert E. Wood, M.Ed.
Director of Special Education Director of Athletics, Physical Education, & Health Webutuck C.S.D.

SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR FALL SPORTS

To: Parents/Guardians
From: Cathy Christofel RN
Date: May 4, 2011

If your child is going to be in 7th through 12th grade in the fall AND they are interested in playing a sport…..they need a current physical exam. New York State requires current physicals in order for your child to participate.

I have a limited number of appointments available in May with the school physician. There will be NO physicals done in June. If your child is in need of a physical and you would like to have one done at school please call me at 845 373-1406, ext 117.

Please see our web page under “Health Office Reminders” for other medical requirements.

After some technical difficulties the Warrior Website is back and will be your source for information on the teams, schedules, coaches, and alumni. Please feel free to submit articles for consideration and photos of our student athletes in action. Please submit any questions and suggestions, articles and news to Mr. Wood at rwood@webutuckschools.org

Thank you,
Robert E. Wood, M.Ed.

To: Parents/Guardians of 6th Grade Students
From: Cathy Christofel RN
Date: April 14, 2011
Re: 7th Grade Physicals

Modified Sports will begin in September 2011 for your 7th grade son/daughter. Many of the current 6th graders have already expressed an interest in playing one of the following sports: Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Girls Field Hockey, Golf, Girls Volleyball or Cross Country.

New York State requires that all students in the 7th grade and those participating in a sport have a current physical. If your child has had a physical dated September 2010 through September 2011 it will be valid for both sports and their 7th grade requirement.

A physical form is located on the back of this form for your convenience. If your child requires medication such as an inhaler or EPI PEN please have his/her doctor fill out the medication administration and self carry forms that are located on the school web page. You may also obtain any of these forms from the health office.

Our school doctor will be conducting sports exams in the beginning of May. I have a limited number of slots available. If you are interested in having the school doctor perform this exam please call me at 373-4114, ext 117, to reserve a slot for your child.

IF you or your son/daughter anticipate trying to “test up” for a JV or Varsity sport you MUST CALL Mr. Rob Wood at 373-4114 ext 147, prior to your child’s physical.

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions.

Legislative Addresses

Proposed 2011-2012 Webutuck Budget

The Boys' Baseball and Girls' Softball games are canceled for today.

Thank you,
Robert E. Wood, M.Ed.
Director of Special Education
Director of Athletics, Physical Education, & Health

WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2011-2012
Universal Pre-K

Registration for the Universal Pre-K has now begun. Applications can be obtained at the Webutuck Elementary School office from 10 AM – 2 PM. Parents who have already contacted the office will receive applications in the mail. Applications will be accepted until April 30th.

Please contact the Webutuck Elementary School at 845-373-4122 if you have any questions.

Kathleen McEnroe
Principal

Enrollment is ON-GOING and students can sign up at anytime during the session.

Clubs begin next week 3/21 and run until the week of 5/16.

They are:

MONDAY	Tennis
TUESDAY	Fashion Club- ran by students
WEDNESDAY	Peace Club
THURSDAY	Drama Club
FRIDAY	Jewelry Making

Clubs are free and for 7th and 8th graders. They run year round and change every 6-8 weeks. They are 2:15-3:15 in the EBIS cafeteria. Participants can take the 3:15 bus home.

Students may also stay until 5:00 to do homework, socialize, play games and other activities if they sign up for the 5:00 bus. Snacks and use of computers provided.

Get sign-up forms from the High School Main office or Mr Roccanova. For more info email rebecca@neccmillerton.org.

Girl's Modified Softball will begin on March 21st. 7th and 8th grade boys wishing to test up to play JV Baseball, please meet in the High School gym on Wednesday at 2:30 ready to participate in testing.

Thank you,
Robert E. Wood, M.Ed.
Director of Special Education
Director of Athletics,
Physical Education, & Health
Webutuck C.S.D.
Box 405 194 Haight Road
Amenia, NY 12501
845-373-4106 x 147

The National Honor Society Sponsors April Blood Drive

The Webutuck Chapter of The National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive in the High School Auditorium on Friday, April 8, from Noon to 7:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling the High School office at 845.373.4106 or 4107. Walk-ins on the day of the blood drive are also welcome.

All individuals 17 and over, and 16 year-olds with parental permission, who meet size and health requirements are encouraged to participate.

Thank you,
Webutuck National Honor Society

WEBUTUCK WARRIORS HOODIE ORDERS

If you placed an order for a Webutuck Warriors Hoodie and have not yet received it, or would still like to place an order, please contact Olivia Markonic at 518.789.0102.

Thank you for supporting the Webutuck Warriors Booster Club and our Athletes!

Webutuck: Pre-K thru 12
PTA
everychild.onevoice
Webutuck PTA… working together for our children

At our next PTA meeting, Monday, March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the High School Home & Careers Room, we will be taking a vote for a new W.E.S. VP. We will be taking nominations up to the above meeting date, you can e-mail your nomination to Tara Morey at taralynn608@optonline.net. Currently we have two nominees, Katy McEnroe, and Dee Dee St. John.

HAVEN’T PLACED AN ORDER FOR A WEBUTUCK WARRIORS PERSONALIZED HOODIE?

THERE’S STILL TIME! THE SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 8TH!

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY!

YOUR CHOICE, GRAY WITH GREEN LETTERING OR GREEN WITH WHITE LETTERING
(SM,MED., LG, XL)
“WEBUTUCK WARRIORS” PRINTED ON THE BACK
YOUR NAME (FIRST OR LAST) AND UP TO 5 SYMBOLS EMBROIDERED ON THE FRONT
$30.00

SYMBOLS INCLUDE:
TRACK
CHEERLEADING
NHS (NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY)
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
GOLF
BASKETBALL
FIELD HOCKEY
SOCCER
DRAMA
MUSIC (MUSICAL NOTE)
VOLLEYBALL

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE WEBUTUCK BOOSTER CLUB
CONTACT OLIVIA MARKONIC AT 518.789.0102 WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE WEBUTUCK WARRIORS!

NOTICE OF CHILD FIND

If you suspect your child has a disability which adversely affects his/her educational performance which may require special education and you are enrolling your child in a nonpublic school and seeking supports for your child while your child attends school there, you may initiate a referral by writing to the Committee on Special Education (“CSE”) in the school district where the nonpublic school is located.

Robert E. Wood, M.Ed.
Director of Special Education
Director of Athletics,
Physical Education, & Health
Webutuck C.S.D.
Box 405 194 Haight Road
Amenia, NY 12501
845-373-4106 x 147

WEBUTUCK WARRIORS HOODIES ON SALE NOW!

The Booster Club will be selling grey or green Webutuck Warriors hooded sweatshirts at all home JV/Varsity boys/girls basketball games for $25.00

The Booster Club is also taking orders for personalized Webutuck Warriors hoodies with your name and up to five sports/activity symbols stitched on the front in either grey with green lettering or green with white lettering for $30. Your options include:

* Golf	* Basketball
* Volleyball	* Musical Note (band/chorus)
* Field Hockey	* NHS (National Honor Society)
* Soccer	* Drama
* Track/Cross Country	* Cheerleading
* Baseball/Softball

The Booster Club will have order forms available at ALL home JV/Varsity boys and girls basketball games. Pre-payment is necessary.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Michele Adrian - yoadrian4@hotmail.com
Olivia Markonic - mmarkonic1@msn.com
Tammy Nethercott - tnetherc@webutuckschools.org

Please make checks payable to The Webutuck Booster Club.
Order deadline is March 1, 2011.
Order and payment may also be sent to Tammy Nethercott at WES by March 1st.

Thank you for supporting our athletes.

Volunteers Wanted for District Leadership Team

Webutuck Central Schools is seeking volunteers from across the school community who are interested in participating on the District Leadership Team (DLT).

This team, in fulfillment of Commissioner’s regulation 100.11 on “Shared Decision-Making,” will be working to review current and past activities of the District and make recommendations to the Board of Education about future directions and activities.

It is expected that the DLT will have three to four meetings during the spring.

If you are interested in participating, please contact the District Clerk, Tracy Trotter by e-mail at doclerk@webutuckschools.org or by phone at (845) 373-4100.

Thank you!

NECC After-School Clubs

After-School Clubs begin next week January 10th and run until the week of February 28th. Enrollment for after-school clubs is this week.

MONDAY	Babysitter Training
TUESDAY	Empty Bowls Donation
WEDNESDAY	Pilates Workout
THURSDAY	School Garden
FRIDAY	Make a Graphic Novel

Clubs are free and for 7th and 8th graders. They run year round and change every 6-8 weeks. They are 2:15 pm -3:15 pm in the EBIS cafeteria. Participants can take the 3:15 pm bus home. Students may also stay until 5:00 pm to do homework, socialize, play games and other activities if they sign up for the 5:00 bus. Snacks and use of computers provided.

Sign-up forms can be picked up in the Main office or Mr. Roccanova.

Rebecca Cossa
NECC Jr. High After-School Coordinator
www.neccmillerton.org
North East Community Center
Jr. High After-School Program Coordinator
845.223.6726

The Booster Club needs volunteers to cover the concession stand at Boy's Basketball Games. Anyone interested please contact Mr. Wood at 845-373-4106 x147.

It is not even January, and our Seniors have been busy with their college applications. The class of 2011 has already been accepted to over twenty colleges. Congratulations!

Becker College		Le Moyne College
Cazenovia College		Mercy College
Charleston Southern University		Mount Saint Mary College
Coastal Carolina University		Southern New Hampshire University
Columbia-Greene Community College		SUNY College at Potsdam
Cornell University		SUNY Morrisville State College
Dominican College of Blauvelt		The Art Institute of Houston
Dutchess Community College		The College of Saint Rose
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania		The University of Arizona
Ithaca College		University of New Haven
Johnson & Wales University

SURPLUS BID INFORMATION

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL, AMENIA, NY HEREBY INVITES THE SUBMISSION OF TWO (2) SEPARATE SEALED BIDS FOR:

1. 1. SURPLUS TECHNOLOGY & MISC EQUIPMENT BID #2
2. 2. SURPLUS VEHICLE

Rental Space at Millerton Elementary School

If anyone is interested in renting space at Millerton Elementary School through June 30, 2011 please contact Mary Grden at 845.373.4100.

Mary Grden
School Business Manager

Congratulations to the following Girls and Boys who were named to this years Poughkeepsie Journal All-Stars For Fall Soccer 2010.

GIRLS SOCCER		BOYS SOCCER
Honorable Mention:		Second Team:
Sabrina Dorfman		Joey Giblin
Victoria Cullinan		Honorable Mention:
Meagan McCoy		Bryar Hawks
Leslie Robertson		Steven Hutchinson
Allison Flinn		Matt Matteo
Danielle Stoetzner		Eddie Rich
Madelaine Trotter		Andrew Shultz

We are now moving into the winter season of Basketball and Cheerleading. This may not be one of our District’s top programs but I would not trade our kids and our coaches for anything. Our student-athletes give everything they have from the first jump ball to the final horn. It does not matter if it is a close game or lopsided, win or lose, our teams give everything they have with dignity and sportsmanship. This is a tribute to our student-athletes, but also a sincere emphasis in my selection of coaches. Everyone involved in our basketball and cheerleading programs are people you can believe in and have faith in.

To highlight how our programs do not go unnoticed, a year ago in the Hudson Valley Sports Report, an online sports report, an essay was posted by the Captain of the Spackenkill Girls’ Basketball Team. It is attached below, please take a moment to read it and you will know why I have nothing but pride and admiration for OUR kids, you can also.

“ Normally I’d open with individual shout outs, but this a “TEAM” week so I’ll save them for the Thompson Top 5 later in the week. As I thought about who I would name the Thompson “TEAM OF THE YEAR”, I had to think about what high school basketball is all about. I had to ask myself what were the qualities that made a basketball team worthy of notice. Is it simply wins and losses or individual statistics? Or is there something more to this game I love so much? After some thought, I realized that there is so much more to this game than just the win loss column.

Sure it’s easy to look at a team’s record and pile heaps of praise on teams with great records. But if they are a team loaded with talent you would expect nothing less. Even I could look like a great coach if I was coaching a team with 5 Michael Jordan’s on it. Just sit back and enjoy the game.

But that’s not the way it is in high school sports. Coaches are given the task of putting together a team with the people that live in the district. So when I listed those qualities that made a team successful I looked beyond the wins and losses and focused on sportsmanship. Defining sportsmanship is kind of like grabbing jello with your hands – just when you think you have it, it slips away.

But for me it’s all about attitude and behavior. How did the team handle adversity? Did they quit playing in the games? Did they shout at each other on the court? Did they shake hands at the end? Did they have foul mouths? Did they stick together as a team the whole season? These are but a few of the factors I weighed when making my decision.

So after looking at things, my choice for the Thompson TEAM OF THE YEAR is ………. WEBUTUCK HIGH SCHOOL. I know some people will think I’m nuts and I can hear the gasps through the computer screen. But read on and you’ll realize I made the right choice.

Webutuck has lost every game they have played this year. They have their senior night this Tuesday (weather permitting again) while the 4 division winners square off in the MHAL semi-finals. So the first thing I want to do is to congratulate all the girls on their season and wish the seniors the best! Also, a big CONGRATULATIONS COACH CASLER on your new baby born on February 4, 2010.

Let me tell you what it’s like to lose and the adversity you face each and every game. I was on an AAU team - the first year of Triple Threat - and we lost over 20 games. We finally won our first game at the last tournament on Father's Day in June. I heard people look at the schedule board and say Triple Threat, easy win they suck. I know what it’s like to be told how bad you are each and every game you play. I know how hard we worked as a team and we still got blown out most games. It’s frustrating and I'm sure we wanted to quit many times but somehow, with the coaches help and encouragement, we stayed together. Nobody took the time to notice how we had improved as a team or what an accomplishment it was to finish the season.

We played Webutuck early in the year. They were a great bunch of girls. I don’t know any of them but I’m sure that if I did we’d be great friends. No arguing, no bickering, and they played hard the whole game. They showed up for practice and finished their season. They displayed positive attitudes and showed abundant sportsmanship at their games. So to the players and coaches, I believe your team truly shows the qualities of what it takes to be team of the year. Although you have not won a game, you and your team never quit or gave up, you always had positive attitudes, and you showed me what basketball is all about: HAVING FUN.

Your coach told me you are “a great bunch of girls” and I’m sure she is proud of each one of you. I want you to know that you have not been overlooked and someone has seen what you have accomplished this year as a team without winning a game. So my hat’s off to the players, coaches, fans, parents, and everyone else involved with the girls basketball program. Congratulations – you are the TEAM OF THE YEAR. Now go out and bring it on senior night!!!

Until next time, see you on the court. Cat

Girls' Soccer All State Selection 2010-2011

Junior, Meagan McCoy was recognized for defensive play in soccer by the New York State Sportswriters Association as a Class C Fifth Team All State Selection. Meagan was ranked as one of the Top 20 Defenders in Class C for her play during the 2010 Season. Congratulation Meagan!

Holiday Wreaths for Sale

Support the Class of 2012

The Class of 2012 is selling holiday wreaths to help raise money for the Jr. Prom.

Wreaths are double sided and can be decorated with a bow or a bow and cones. Wreaths with a bow are $20, and $25 for a bow and cones. You may pick up your wreaths at the MS Winter Concert on December 1st starting at 7:00pm or the HS Winter Concert on December 8th starting at 7:00pm. Wreaths will be for sale at the concerts also.

Please contact Kim Coon (845)373-4106 or Trisha Lawrence (845) 373-4106 ex.122 if you are interested in purchasing a wreath.

Cone Options: Regular brown, silver, gold or assorted colors.

2010-2011

This summer of 2010 Sophomore, Claire Markonic, made the Field Hockey Team for Cross-River Combo from New Paltz, NY, as an alternate. She showed such great skill that she will join the team for the National Hockey 2010 Festival being held in Phoenix Arizona on November 25, 2010 to November 28, 2010. The world's largest amateur field hockey event, USA Field Hockey's National Hockey Festival traditionally attracts more than 3,500 athletes from across the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean competing for titles in men's and women's divisions including women’s age group (Under 16 and Under 19), boy's age group (U16), women’s open and mixed. Previous divisions include men's open, sectional, masters (women 35+), and veterans (men 30+). Originating as the National Sectional Championships in 1922, the Festival adopted its current multi-divisional format in 1981 by introducing tournaments for high school-aged players and club and open teams.

Sophomores, Claire Markonic and Shannon Wood, tested and tried out for Futures Field Hockey Program in May of 2010 and found out they made the team in October. They will be playing at Skidmore College and Hartwick College.

Mission and Goals

The mission of the Futures Program is to regionally develop the best athletes for the purpose of identifying talented “future” Olympic level athletes, and to strengthen the level of field hockey throughout the United States.

The goal of the Futures Program is to develop the Futures athletes’ skills and understanding of the game. Skills and hockey concepts will be further developed through repetition and ball touches. By the end of the Futures Program, athletes will be identified for further development as well as the overall skill level of our athletes improved.

Today, this elite program features more than 4,800 athletes participating in specialized monthly training sessions from January to June that culminate with Regional Tournaments conducted through the program's 11 nation-wide regions. From the regional events, athletes may be selected to compete in the programs ultimate event, The National Futures Championship.

Website where you will find their names that they made the team and what locations they will be playing at. SITE 4 C - Capitol Region U19 https://webpoint.usfieldhockey.com/ViewFuturesRegionInfo.asp?CompanyID=224414

Superintendent’s Notes

Superintendent’s Notes

The Class of 2011 presents…

Homecoming Dance for Grades 9-12
October- 2, 2010 (Community Day) 7-10 p.m.

DJ Joey D.
Pizza from El Paradiso
Homecoming Court

Tickets: $5 single
            $9 couple

See Mr. Whittaker in H7 for advance tickets

Webutuck PTA
Community Day
Tag Sale & Free Used Books
Saturday, October 2, 2010 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This year, the Student Council has chosen a "green theme" for Community Day. The Webutuck PTA will take part by hosting a tag sale to raise money for PTA-sponsored programs.

Reuse-Recycle-Reduce

Do you have any items in good condition that you would like to donate?

Bring your items to the Webutuck High School grounds on Community Day, and drop them off at the PTA table. The Webutuck PTA reserves the right to set prices for all items. You can request a receipt for your donation, which is deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please do not donate any large items that you are not willing to retrieve, if necessary, at the end of the day. All donated books will be given away free. If you have any questions or want to drop off items before Oct 2, write to Ulli Romanowski ulliro@optonline.net

WEBUTUCK HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING/COMMUNITY DAY
BRING ON THE SCHOOL SPIRIT! WEAR GREEN!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ND -

GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER V PINE PLAINS 10AM
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER V PINE PLAINS NOON
WEBUTUCK ALUMNI CO-ED SOCCER GAME 2PM

Alumni registration begins at 11:30am - $10 donation/alumni

CHILI COOK OFF - APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST
INFO & ENTRY FORMS: 845-373-9916
PROCEEDS BENEFIT WEBUTUCK BOOSTER CLUB

NECC After-School Clubs for 7th and 8th graders

Fall Sports Practices

Practices will begin on Monday, August 23rd. All student-athletes who signed up in the Spring should have the 30 Day Update
form completed or have a physical completed PRIOR to practicing. These must be completed or you will not be able to enter practice until you do. The 30 Day Update is for returning student-athletes and must be signed LESS than 30 days from August 23rd. The physical forms and 30 Day Update forms have been sent out to names we have and/or are found in the Main Office.
Below are the schedules for the start of Fall Sports practices. All times are subject to change and the coaches will inform the players when there are changes.

Cross Country
8:30 am daily, meet behind the high school

JV Field Hockey
Mon – Fri 8/23 – 8/27: 8:00am – 11:00am
Sunday 8/29: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Mon – Fri 8/30 – 9/3: 8:00am – 11:00am

JV Volleyball
Mon (8/23) / Tues (8/24) / Wed (8/25): 10:00am – 12:00pm
Thurs (8/26): 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fri (8/27): 10:00am – 12:00pm
Mon (8/30) / Tues (8/31): 10:00am – 12:00pm

Girl’s JV / V Soccer
Mon (8/23 ->): 8:00am – 11:30am

Boy’s JV / V Soccer
Mon (8/23 ->): 12:00 pm to 3:00pm

Robert E. Wood
Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health

August 2, 2010

Dear Parents and Guardians of Special Needs Students,
As we at the Webutuck CSD continue to be improve and become more efficient I wanted to give you the new numbers that you may use to make contact.

The Special Education Department office is now located in the District Office hallway found in the High School. Effective the beginning of the school year you will be able to make contact with Ms. Lorinda Coulthard and the Special Education Department at 845–373–4123. Until then you may still leave a message at the previous number, 518-789-4672 x115 or 845-373-4106/7 x115, or call my office, x147.

The beginning of the school year the Pre-School may be contacted at Webutuck Elementary School, 845-373-4122.

Thank you for your understanding as we continue this transition to be a more efficient school and provide the best education for your child.

Sincerely,
Robert E. Wood, M.Ed.
Vice Principal, Director of Athletics, and CSE/CPSE Chairperson

Introducing
The Weekly Warrior

Class of 2010 Commencement Speeches

Valedictorian Speech - Alyssa Westfall

Salutatorian Speech - James Boeding

JV/Varsity fall sports begin on Monday, August 23rd, and modified sports begin on Wednesday, September 8th.

If your child is playing a fall sport, he/she will need to have a current physical exam on file in the health office. Physicals are valid for one year. If your child has a current exam on file, a “30 day update” form will be sent home to be filled out by you within 30 days prior to the start of the sport. These forms will be mailed, and need to be returned to the coach or the school nurse on the first day of practice. Physicals must also be on file in the health office by the start of the sport. Participation will not be allowed if these forms are not on file. Physicals can be faxed to (845) 373-4113.

Thank you,
Andrea Christensen
Jr./Sr. High School Nurse

HEALTH OFFICE REMINDERS FOR 2010-2011

  PHYSICAL EXAMS NEEDED FOR:
***Students in Pre-K or K, 2nd, 4th, 7th and 10th grades, any student NEW to our district and ALL students who are playing a sport are required to have a physical exam conducted by a physician.  The current physical form is on the back of this notice for your convenience.  If your child had an exam from Sept.09 to Sept. 10 it will be accepted.

  DENTAL CERTIFICATE:
***** If your child has had a dental exam within the last year, please have your dentist provide a dental certificate (recommended not required).

  Tdap VACCINE NEEDED FOR:
*****         Students in grades 6th through 9th must show proof of a booster of the Tdap vaccine.*****

  CHICKEN POX/VARICELLA VACCINE:
***** All students in K through 11th grade are required to provide proof of immunity to the Chicken Pox disease.  This can be done by either documentation from your doctor that your child has had the disease or by having had the Varicella vaccine.

  If you have any questions please feel free to call your child’s school nurse and we will be happy to help you.

2009-2010

Webutuck School District is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 0inductees to the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society. The induction ceremony is Friday, May 21 at 7:00 pm in the HS auditorium.

The following students are being inducted into the National Honor Society.

Rachel Ackerman	Elizabeth Johnson
Cobi Adrian	Justina Jordano
Victor Amarillas	Lucas Keasby
Kaylyn Baillargeon	Kyle Kelleher
Katharine Boeding	Shane Lyle
Jeanne Boyd	Matthew Matteo
Brian Christofel	Meagan McCoy
Evan Clune	Thomas Nethercott
Alexandra Coffin	Kaelan Reynolds
Caitlin Coon	Arlene Rivera
Shane Corcoran	Shayne Robert
Victoria Cullinan	Lauren Schultz
Brooke Dahoney	Danielle Stoetzner
Ariana Evans	Madelaine Trotter
Allison Flinn	Justin Zuluaga

The following students are being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.

Shelby Adrian	Samantha Kent
Justin Agostini	Owen Lynch
Nicholas Barnes	Catherine Malloy
Joshua Brown	Jordan Mayville
Brenda Calderon	Chris McCoy
Rileigh Campion**	Summer Meili
Caitlin Carmody	Shane Moschillo
Gabrielle Chamberlin	Liam Nethercott
Paul Christofel	Madden Panzer
Andrew Coon	Prachi Patel
Liam Corcoran	Steven Reed
Mackenzie Coulthard	Alejandra Rivera
Glen Gilbert	Antonia Robustelli
Johan Gonzalez	Matthew Starzyk
Melissa Hartlipp	Chase Tetpon
Denise Ibarra	Victoria Woodruff
Samuel Jaffee

**Rileigh was already inducted as a member at her previous school, and is transferring her membership.

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Click below to view budget/candidate results:

NORTHEAST (WEBUTUCK) CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
AMENIA, NEW YORK
VOTE RESULTS FROM THE MAY 18, 2010
ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS

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2010-2011 Budget Information

On April 12, 2010, the Board of Education adopted 2010-11 School Budget totalling $19,780,957 which represents a DECREASE of 3.41% as compared to the current year. The tax levy is estimated to be 2.67 %.

Proposed 2010-11 Webutuck School Budget

Power Point Presentation of Proposed 2010-11 School Budget

2010-11 School Budget Newsletter

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MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT

The Webutuck Central School District Pre-K -12 PTA would like to help the community gain information about the candidates running for school board in the May 18 election. As a means to that end, we are hosting a “Meet the Candidates Night” on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium.

The night will consist of a brief introduction by each candidate, a question and answer period, and a closing statement. Questions can be written and submitted to the moderator to be asked of each candidate. All seven prospective board members plan to be in attendance. The candidates are as follows:

Victoria Alexander, Joanne Boyd, Heidi Dean, Andrew Jablonsky, William McGhee, Ann Sheeley, and Casey Swift.

The PTA encourages all community members to come out Thursday, May 13 at 7:00 and have your questions answered by the people who wish to represent your family on the school board. Remember, the school board makes important decisions that steer our children’s education and spend your tax dollars. This is a perfect opportunity to become an informed voter in the upcoming election on May 18.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Dear Parents,

May is Family Wellness Month. Family Wellness is something that impacts every one of us. While medical health is important, Family Wellness Month emphasizes healthy family lifestyles and habits as well. The healthier each individual is overall, the healthier we can all be as a family!

In honor of Family Wellness Month we are asking the families in our school to help their children focus on two areas of wellness- exercise and healthy food choices.

We will be encouraging children to discuss these areas in school, and to talk about some of the good choices we all make to keep ourselves healthy. On the back of this page you will find a chart. Use the chart to record some of the healthy choices your family makes this week. Every child who participates and returns the sheet on Friday will get a prize!

A new sheet will go home each Friday in May, and the following Friday the children will get prizes related to the theme of exercise and good nutrition. We hope many of you will participate in our celebration of Family Wellness Month, and enjoy exploring healthy choices together!

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Junior Class Prom Tickets Available

Friday, May 14, 2010
The Rhinecliff
7-11pm
DJ from K-104 FM
Great food

Ticket prices:
$35.00 single
$60.00 couple

See Mrs Tauber or Mr. Whittaker to purchase tickets

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FLOWERS FOR PROM

Want a Corsage or Boutonniere for Prom?

Well you are in luck! The Plant Science class along with the FFA is selling Corsages and Boutonnieres.

They are silk flowers so you can save them to remember the night!

Corsages are $10.00 for one
Boutonnieres are $10.00 for one
Flower being used: White Roses

Please See Ms. Duffy in room 5 by May 3rd.

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Fall Sports
ATTENTION STUDENTS

To sign up for a fall sport, please sign up on the board outside Mr. Wood’s office.

Sign up’s will begin April 20th, and the DEADLINE will be June 7th.

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SURPLUS FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT

Webutuck Central School District is accepting sealed bids for surplus football equipment and jerseys.

Sealed bids must be received at the Business Office, Webutuck CSD, 194 Haight Road, PO Box 405, Amenia, NY 12501, marked "SURPLUS FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT & JERSEYS" no later than Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm.

Bid forms are available in the Business Office.  Question may be directed to the Business Office at 845-373-4100.

  Mary Grden
School Business Manager

Rachel's Challenge Follow-Up
Meeting for all Parents and Guardians
Wednesday, April 21 @ 6:30 p.m.
WHS Auditorium

The purpose of this meeting is to follow up on Rachel's Challenge and to address bullying and name calling policies in the school district.

Lee A. Bordick Superintendent

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THREE BOARD SEATS ARE UP FOR ELECTION
IN THE WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Petitions are now available for persons interested in running for a three-year term of office on the Webutuck School District Board of Education.

There are three seats available this year as a result of the expiration of the terms of office of Andrew Jablonsky and William McGhee. The terms of office will commence July 1, 2010 and end June 30, 2013. The third seat is the unexpired remainder of term for Susan Lounsbury and the term of office will commence May 19, 2010 and end June 30, 2011.

Petitions may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District Office located in the Webutuck High School Building, and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010 with a minimum of 25 signatures of qualified voters of the District.

The Board member election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, the same time as the District's vote on the 2010-2011 school year budget and any other propositions.

The Dutchess County School Boards Association will sponsor a PROSPECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS WORKSHOP at Dutchess County BOCES, 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday, April 10, 2009 from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. for all interested candidates. There is no fee for this very informative workshop. Reservations are requested. Call the DCSBA at (845) 486-4800 Ext. 211. For additional information, please call the District Clerk at (845) 373-4100.

The Varsity Baseball Tournament is canceled for Saturday, April 17, 2010. It is rescheduled for May 1st at 2:30 pm in Pine Plains.

Aaron Kelly
Athletic Director

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TWO BOARD SEATS ARE UP FOR ELECTION IN THE WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Petitions are now available for persons interested in running for a three-year term of office on the Webutuck School District Board of Education.

There are two seats available this year as a result of the expiration of the terms of office of Andrew Jablonsky and William McGhee. The terms of office will commence July 1, 2010 and end June 30, 2013.

Petitions may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the District Office located in the Webutuck High School Building, and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010 with a minimum of 25 signatures of qualified voters of the District.

The Board member election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, the same time as the District's vote on the 2010-2011 school year budget and any other propositions.

The Dutchess County School Boards Association will sponsor a PROSPECTIVE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS WORKSHOP at Dutchess County BOCES, 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday, April 10, 2009 from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. for all interested candidates. There is no fee for this very informative workshop. Reservations are requested. Call the DCSBA at (845) 486-4800 Ext. 211. For additional information, please call the District Clerk at (845) 373-4100.

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Pennies for Patients results are in!

The conclusion of Pennies for Patients has arrived. The last day of our fund-raiser was 3/5/10. Grades 7-12 raised a total of $416.20!! Congratulations to Ms. Duffy's class for raising the most money, a total of $100.41!

Thank you to everyone who helped in making the fund-raiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society a success!

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WEBUTUCK (NORTHEAST) CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS

This notice serves as a reminder to all parents/guardians of non-public school students to fill out Private School Transportation Request forms. Webutuck (Northeast) Central School District provides transportation services to District students attending non-public schools who live within 15 miles, for children in grade K-12. The mileage is measured from the pupil’s home to the school they are legally attending.

This form must be completed by a parent or guardian of the pupil residing in the Webutuck School District to request transportation to a private or parochial school for the next school year. The Private School Transportation Request form must be filed YEARLY with a separate form for each child, and must be RETURNED NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2010.

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College Acceptances Class of 2010

BOWDOIN COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
ELMIRA COLLEGE
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE
SUNY BROCKPORT
SUNY HERKIMER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE
BAY PATH COLLEGE
MOUNT ST. MARY COLLEGE
SUNY CORTLAND
SUNY ONEONTA
YORK COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
NICHOLS COLLEGE
FRANKLIN PIERCE COLLEGE
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
PRATT MWP
DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

This month and for the next several months seniors will be receiving word from the colleges and universities to which they applied. The District will be posting the names of colleges that Webutuck students have been accepted to on the Webutuck website. Additional information may be obtained for the High School Guidance office.

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PARENTS/GUARDIANS,PLEASE DON'T MISS THIS COMPELLING PRESENTATION

March 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m. WHS gym

Rachel's Challenge

Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing school programs in America.

Powerful video/audio footage of Rachel's life and the Columbine tragedy holds students spell-bound during a one hour school presentation that motivates them to positive change in the way they treat others. This is followed by an interactive 45-minute training session involving both adult and student leaders that shows how to sustain the momentum created by the assembly. The assembly creates the “want to” or desire for positive change. The training session teaches the “how to” and ensures that the positive impact will continue.

That evening the Rachel’s Challenge speaker conducts a powerful session with parents and community leaders. This session is similar to the assembly program and ends with a specific challenge to parents and community leaders, showing them how they can reinforce the decisions their youth are making. Entertainers, politicians, sports celebrities, educators, and even two Presidents of the United States have been impacted by Rachel’s Challenge. However, students are the target audience and they have proven that they will respond with positive words, attitudes, and actions. Your school will never be the same after being exposed to Rachel’s Challenge!

Rachel's Challenge will be at Webutuck Jr/Sr High School on March 18, 2010 for two assemblies during the day and an evening session for the community at 7:00 pm. The assemblies during school will be in the Webutuck High School gym and the evening session will take place in the High School gym.

Thank you - Donations for Rachel's Challenge

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Class of 2010 Fundraiser

The Senior Class is selling Green Bottle, stainless steel bottles.  The bottles come in various colors and designs.

  Bottles come in 3 different sizes 

12 oz bottle- $14 - comes with sports cap
20 oz bottle- $15- comes with sports cap, twist cap, and travel clip
25 oz bottle- $16 - comes with sports cap, twist cap and travel clip

The bottles are the healthy alternative to plastic bottles. 

   To buy yours please see any Senior class member, there is also a display of the different designs on the Senior bulletin board or to see a sample of the bottles see Ms Clapper. Bottles will be on sale until February 24. All checks made payable to the Class of 2010.  

Any questions please contact Ms.Clapper or Mrs Barros.

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The College Challenge:

Transition to College for Students with Disabilities

A workshop for High School Students with IEP/504 Plans, their families, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers, Transition Coordinators and any others involved in the college process

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
(Snow date: Thursday, March 18, 2010)
8:30 - 12:15
Dutchess Community College
College Theater
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
FREE! Pre-registration Necessary by 04/12//2010
Contact: F. Bomba 486-4860 x 1101
Email: Fbomba@acsdny.org

Program:

8:45-9:00 Welcome and Introductions: Paula Perez, MS ED.

9:00-10:00 Student Panel: College Students with a variety of challenges will share their stories.

10:00 -11:00 Differences Between High School and College Jack Rittel, Disability Specialist, Culinary Institute of America Deborah Reeves-Duncan, Counselor/Special Services, Marist College

11:00 -11:15 Break

11:15 -12:15 One Man’s Journey in Managing his Learning Differences both in College and in the Workplace: Trooper Chad Greer, NY State Police

Target Audience: Students
-or-

Supports and Services: Panel Presentation

Topics: Financial Aid, Academic Supports, Documentation needed to obtain Disability Supports and Services. Target Audience: Parents, School and Professional Staff

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TRANSITION PLANNING SERVICES PARENT INFORMATION WORKSHOPS

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Getting Started: What Parents Need to Know Now About Adult Services

This workshop will present information on eligibility criteria for services from Taconic Developmental Disability Services (NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities) and Office of Mental Health. Other topics will include Family Support Services, Recreation, Respite, Medicaid Service Coordination and Medicaid Waiver will be available. In addition, Crys McCuin, the Executive Director of Duchess ARC will discuss the potential impact of the proposed NYS Budget cuts to services and how to make our children’s’ needs known in Albany.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Ready, Set, Go to Work!

This workshop will provide information about preparing students with IEP’s for the world of work and day activities. Presenters will represent various School to Work Programs in Dutchess County, Taconic DDSO’s Employment and Training Program, (ETP), Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Center and Adult/MTI Programs, VESID, Adult Employment Services and Day Habilitation

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Creating a Safety Net

This workshop will provide information about providing financial and legal supports for adult children with special needs. Topics will include SSI (Supplemental Security Income), Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts

TIME AND LOCATION FOR ALL WORKSHOPS: 6:30 – 9:00PM Dutchess BOCES – BETA Site 900 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 FREE!!!

To register call 486-4840 x3058 or email marilyn.mcgaulley@dcboces.org

Presented by Dutchess BOCES Special and Alternative Education Programs and the Dutchess Transition Network

TRANSITION PLANNING SERVICES
PARENT INFORMATION WORKSHOPS

College with Confidence

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

6:30 -9:00 pm

This workshop will enlighten and inform parents about the challenges and unique issues facing students with IEP’s moving from High School to Post-Secondary Programs. Topics will include Disability Services, Supports, and Accommodations, documentation needed and the changing roles of parents and students. Presenter: Paula Perez, Disability Services Office, Dutchess Community College

Location: Staff Development Room, Dutchess BOCES BETA Site, 900 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603

Ready, Set, Go to Work!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

6:30 – 9:00 pm

This workshop will provide information about preparing students with IEP’s for the world of work and day activities. Presenters will represent various School to Work Programs in Dutchess County, Taconic DDSO’s Employment and Training Program, (ETP), Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Center and Adult/MTI Programs, VESID, Adult Employment Services and Day Habilitation

Location: Staff Development Room, Dutchess BOCES BETA Site, 900 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603

FREE!!!

For registration or information contact Marilyn McGaulley by phone 845-486-4840 x3058 or by email: marilyn.mcgaulley@dcboces.org

Presented by Dutchess BOCES Special and Alternative Education Programs and the Dutchess Transition Network

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RESCHEDULED SENIOR NIGHT

The Boys Varsity Basketball team will be having their senior night tonight against Millbrook at 6:00. The Girls Varsity Basketball team will still be having their senior night on the 9th against Millbrook and the senior cheerleaders will be recognized at this game as well. Thank you.

Aaron Kelly
Athletic Director

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Basketball News

The Millbrook boy's JV/V will play on Feb 4th here and the two modified games, boys and girls) on the 11th will start at 3:30 at their respective locations due to the Middle School dance.

Robert Wood
Director of Athletics

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P.T.A. Newsletter

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WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2010-2011
REGISTRATION
FOR PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN
HAS STARTED

Please contact the Webutuck Elementary School at 845-373-4122 or go to District Information, click on forms.

It’s Time for Kindergarten and Pre-K Registration!

The Webutuck Central School has begun registering students for Kindergarten and Pre-K for the 2010-2011 school year. If you have a child that is eligible for either in September, please contact us by February 19th.

Pre-K eligibility: Your child is eligible for the Pre-K program currently housed at Millerton Elementary School if s/he will turn 4 years old before December 1, 2010. Parents of Pre-K students will receive a Pre-K application packet that will need to be completed and returned to the school by April 1st.

Kindergarten eligibility: Your child is eligible for Kindergarten at the Webutuck Elementary School if s/he will be 5 years old before December 1, 2010. Parents of incoming Kindergarten students will receive information regarding Kindergarten screening and registration to be held April 20-22nd.

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Pennies for Patients

During the month of February, Webutuck Jr./Sr. High School will be participating in Pennies for Patients to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Pennies for Patients is a community service project that helps teach students personal achievement, teamwork, and demonstrates the importance of helping someone else.

There is a kick-off assembly on February 3rd and the campaign runs from February 4th - February 26th.

Our students will be competing in Penny Wars. Each first period class will have 2 containers. Pennies will count as positives and silver and paper money will count as negatives. Competing classrooms sabotage their classmates containers by loading as many silver coins as they can to make a negative count. The classroom with the most money will win either a breakfast or pizza party!

Please contact Kristen Chadwick in the Guidance Office with any questions.
Thank you in advance for your support!

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7th and 8th Grade VALENTINE'S DANCE
The French Club at Webutuck High School is hosting a Valentine's Dance for the 7th & 8th graders on Thursday, Feb. 11th in the High School Gym. The DJ, from Millbrook, is Megan Denaut. The dance begins at 6:30 p.m. and will end at 9:00 p.m. Dress Up! Admission is $8.00. There are great favors, food and contests to win. The Royal Court was voted last week. At the dance, students will vote again, this time for just The King, Queen, Knave and Maid of Hearts. All profits from the dance will be used for the trip to France on March 26th. See you there!

7th grade court: Jane Markonic, Veronica Malloy, Courtney Whitehead, Christian Ball, Michael Laiback & Andrew Thrasher.

8th grade court: Shelby Adrian, Nikki Miller, Maddie Panzer, Taylor Russo,KT Thompson, Liam Corcoran, Mike Downing, Patrick Hannon Owen Lynch & Steven Reed.

Madame Benken
French Teacher

PERSONALIZE YOUR YEARBOOK

Straight from the heart and into the yearbook!  The yearbook staff is now offering the opportunity to "personalize" the yearbook in a very special way with a recognition ad.  Parents, grandparents, friends, and relatives all have an opportunity to tell your special student how proud you are!  A timeless remembrance of a very special event!  To reserve you space please see a yearbook staff member or pick up an information sheet in the High School Office.  

Thank you.
Henry Pollinger

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WELLNESS COMMITTEE  

The Webutuck Central School District is in the process of forming a Wellness Committee.  If you would like to be considered to an appointment on the Committee please send an email or letter no later than Wednesday, January 20, 2010 to:  

District Clerk
Webutuck Central School District
194 Haight Road, P.O. Box 405
Amenia, NY 12501
  -or-
 doclerk@webutuckschools.org  
Thank you.
Lee Bordick
Superintendent of Schools  

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Parents/guardians:
 

Spring is right around the corner! Please be advised that Spring Sports sign-ups are from Friday (on the board outside Mr. Wood's office), January 15th until Monday, February 1st. 

Your child will need to have a current physical exam on file in the health office to be able to participate in a sport. If your child needs a current physical, you may schedule it with your own physician, or he/she may get one on Monday, February 22nd with the school physician at the Jr./Sr. High School nurse's office.   

If your child does have a current physical on file, a 30 day update with any changes in your child’s health history will be required.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.  

Andrea Christensen
Jr./Sr. High School Nurse

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  Memories like this come once in a lifetime...
Order your Webutuck Jr.-Sr. High School 2010 Yearbook today!   

Only one book captures this year's incredible events and experiences; your 2010 yearbook. Remember all of your friends, fashion, fun, favorite teachers, classes, games, music, art, dances, and everything in between.

Order your yearbook now to ensure a copy.  The price of the book is $80.00, if ordered by February 1, 2010.  No orders will be taken after that date.  Make checks payable to WEBTIDE and see Mr. Pollinger, Yearbook Advisor or any Yearbook staff member for an order form.  

Thank you,
The Yearbook Staff

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College Acceptances Class of 2010

BOWDOIN COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
ELMIRA COLLEGE
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE
SUNY BROCKPORT
SUNY HERKIMER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

This month and for the next several months seniors will be receiving word from the colleges and universities to which they applied. The District will be posting the names of colleges that Webutuck students have been accepted to on the Webutuck website. Additional information may be obtained for the High School Guidance office. The following colleges and universities represent where the Webutuck Class of 2009 have been accepted. College Acceptances Class of 2009

ALBRIGHT COLLEGE	PHILADEPHIA UNIVERSITY
ALFRED STATE COLLEGE	POST UNIVERSITY
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE	PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE	PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTH CENTRAL
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY	RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
BARD COLLEGE	RIDER UNIVERSITY
BAY PATH COLLEGE	ROBERTS WESTLEYAN U
BECKER COLLEGE	ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY
BENNINGTON COLLEGE	RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE
BENTLEY COLLEGE	RUTGERS
BOSTON UNIVERSITY	SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY	SAINT JOHN FISHER
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY	SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY
BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE	SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE
CAZENOVIA COLLEGE	SALISBURY UNIVERSITY
CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE	SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
CLARKSON UNIVERSITY	SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE	SIENA COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE	SOUTHERN CT STATE UNIVERSITY
CONCORDIA COLLEGE	SUNY - COLUMBIA-GREENE CC
CULINARY INSTITUTE of AMERICA	SUNY ALBANY
DELAWARE ST UNIVERSITY	SUNY BINGHAMTON
DESALES UNIVERSITY	SUNY BROCKPORT
DOMINICAN COLLEGE	SUNY BUFFALO STATE
DREW UNIVERSITY	SUNY BUFFALO UNIVERSITY
DREXEL UNIVERSITY	SUNY CANTON
DUTCHESS COMM COLLEGE	SUNY COBLESKILL
EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY	SUNY CORTLAND
EMERSON COLLEGE	SUNY DELHI
EMMANUEL COLLEGE	SUNY FASHION INSTITUTE
FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE	SUNY FINGER LAKES CC
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY	SUNY FREDONIA
FRANKLIN PIERCE	SUNY GENESEO
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY	SUNY MORRISVILLE
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE	SUNY NEW PALTZ
GREEN MOUNTAIN	SUNY OLD WESTBURY
HAMPSHIRE	SUNY ONEONTA
HERKIMER COMMUNITY COLLEGE	SUNY OSWEGO
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY	SUNY PLATTSBURGH
HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY	SUNY POTSDAM
HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE	SUNY PURCHASE
IONA COLLEGE	SUNY-COLUMBIA-GREENE
ITHACA COLLEGE	SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY	TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY	TROY UNIVERSITY
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE	U MASS-BOSTON
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY	UNION COLLEGE
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE	UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY	UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
MARIST COLLEGE	UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
MARLBORO	UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
MIAMI UNIVERSITY	UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE	UNIVERSITY OF MASS-AMHERST
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
MOUNT SAINT MARY	UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
MOUNT SAINT VINCENT	UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE	UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY	UTICA COLLEGE
PACE UNIVERSITY	VIRGINIA ST UNIVERSITY
PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE	WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PARK	YORK COLLEGE OF PA

Lee Bordick Interim Superintendent

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Webutuck District Wellness Advisory Committee and Draft Policy

The Webutuck Central School District Board of Education is very interested in reaching out to the school community for suggestions for ways to build a meaningful and appropriate Wellness Policy that addresses the entire wellness needs of the school system. Please review the following "working documents" for your awareness and possible input. If you have suggestions please email them to: Tracy Trotter at doclerk@webutuckschools.org

• Wellness Advisory Committee
• Wellness Policy
• State Education Document

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December 2009 P.T.A. Newsletter

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NECC Clubs

This is the last week for 7th and 8th grade NECC clubs and the beginning of enrollment for next year’s clubs. Clubs will begin 1/11/10 and are:

M: Grow Food!: Starting a School Garden
T: Drumming & Percussion
W: Photography
T: Puzzling/ TBA
F: Teen Team Leadership
Pick up an application from the HS office or Mr. Rocconova for details.
If a student was in a club this fall, you only need the short form. Be sure to return forms before winter break.

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Junior Warriors

Junior Warrior Basketball is back! The program is a basketball clinic that will focus on the fundamentals of the game. Participants will learn skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting. We will work on game play near the end of the clinic. The cost for the program is $40 per athlete. Junior Warriors will meet on Dec 19, Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, and 13 from 11:30AM until 1PM. The program is open to 2-8 grade boys and girls.

Junior Warrior Basketball
Grade____________ Shirt Size _____________
Player Name
________________________________________________
Parent Name
________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name
________________________________________________
Phone # ________________________________________
Emergency #_____________________________________
Method of Payment Check ___ Cash ___
Make all checks payable to: Webutuck Booster Club
If you have questions please call Peter Stefonowich 914-475-0644

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HINI CLINIC  

There is an H1N1 clinic at Stissing Mountain High School on Saturday, December 19, 2009.  This free clinic, sponsored by the DOH, has appointments from 10 am until 2 pm.

Please call 845 486-2226 to set up an appointment or www.dutchessny.gov and click on "What to do about the flu".

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Mercy Course Offering at WHS  

A Mercy College undergraduate class will now be offered at the Webutuck High School site this spring.  This course is designed for the non-traditional student who might have career or familial obligations that make it difficult to attend regular college classes on the main campus.  This Mercy program also welcomes high school Juniors and Seniors seeking pre-graduation college credit.  The course being offered this spring is:  

Introduction to Psychology: PSYN 101
TIME: Tuesday afternoons (3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
LOCATION: WHS Library
TERM: February 2, 2010 to May 18, 2010
CREDIT: Three Hours
COST: $150; Tuition charges for WCSD employees and WHS students are paid by the District.
TEXTBOOK: Huffman.   Living Psychology.  Wiley; Cost is the responsibility of the student. Textbooks can be ordered online.
INSTRUCTOR: John Merwin
PREREQUISITES: None
STATUS: Students must be a Junior in High School or older

Applications are available in the Guidance office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kristen Chadwick in the Guidance office at (845) 373-4108.

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A message from Superintendent David Paciencia:

 

In the interest of safety for all of our students, please be advised that effective on Monday, November 16, 2009, we will be locking all doors to the schools until specific arrival times.  Doors will be opened at 7:15 A.M. at the Junior-Senior High School, at 8:40 A.M. at the Intermediate School, and at 8:35 A.M. at our Elementary School, known as WES.  Entry times for the Pre-K students at Millerton will be at 8:45 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. Students who are brought to school by parents will need to be dropped off at the appropriate time at the front entries, except at Millerton, and parents will no longer be allowed to walk their children to their classrooms.  Please be aware this change has been brought about after meeting with two police agencies.  Sadly, the times we are living in have changed greatly, and we are trying our best to take the necessary precautions to keep your children safe while in the school setting at all times.  Thank you in advance for your understanding and your cooperation.

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Poinsettia Sale $15

The Senior Class is now taking orders for Poinsettias; they will be on sale until November 11.

Colors available: Red, Pink, White, Marble

Plants will be 15in, and come in a 6 in pot.

Delivery will be in the first two weeks of December.

Please see a Senior Class member or contact Ms. Clapper or Mrs. Barros.

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The Webutuck Jr./Sr High School Guidance Department would like to invite you to:

 

Dollars and Sense: Understanding College Costs and Financial Aid

A workshop featuring financial aid  experts from both public and private colleges.  

Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 pm in the Webutuck High School Media Center   

If you have any questions call the Guidance Office at (845) 373-4108

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The Class of 2014 will be selling custom T-shirts. The back of the T-shirt will say “1 Team 1 Goal  No Excuses.”  The front of the T-shirt will say “Webutuck” with the school logo. The T-shirts will be white with green graphics. This is great for “Casual Fridays” and to support our school district!

The T-shirts will cost $10 each. The profit from selling the T-shirts will be put into a fund for their 8th Grade Dinner Dance at the end of the year.  Please see or email Kevin Kleespies or Donna Gallo by Thursday, October 29th .     

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2014,  

Donna Gallo  and  Kevin Kleespies Class of 2014 -Advisors

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Night of Giving at the Poughkeepsie Galleria is back!

Sunday, November 15th...all day long!

Help support the Webutuck Booster Club and it's athletes by purchasing a ticket.  Tickets are just five dollars a piece! Seek out a student athlete to purchase a ticket.

The Booster Club is once again participating in the Night of Giving at the Poughkeepsie Galleria.    Because the Night of Giving was so successful last year, the organizers of the event decided to stretch out their “giving” to include the entire day. Each ticket allows shoppers to receive discounts at participating stores as well as become eligible for loads of door prizes.  By purchasing a ticket now, you can get a head start to that holiday shopping and take advantage of the discounts as well as loads of door prizes available to ticket holders only on November  15th.  These tickets also make great gifts!  Throw one  in a card to a loved one and share the gift of giving.

Log into Poughkeepsiegalleriamall.com for additional information.

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CURRICULUM NIGHT FOR JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL

October 15, 2009

DINNER 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

CURRICULUM NIGHT 6:30 - 8:30pm

   

Curriculum Night for grades 7-12 at Webutuck High School is Thursday, October 15th.  The German and Spanish Clubs are hosting a spaghetti dinner that evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the High School cafeteria.  Dinners are $7 for adults and $5 for children under 10, and include spaghetti with homemade marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage, and dessert.  Proceeds will help fund students participating in the trip to Costa Rica next Spring.

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IT IS TIME TO THINK WINTER…..WINTER SPORTS THAT IS...

PLEASE REMIND YOUR CHILD TO SIGN UP IN THE HEALTH OFFICE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IF THEY WANT TO PLAY WINTER SPORTS

WINTER SPORTS INCLUDE BOYS AND GIRLS MODIFIED, JV AND VARSITY BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING

STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN UP TO DATE PHYSICAL ON FILE, OUR SCHOOL PHYSICIAN WILL BE HERE OCTOBER 19TH, 9am UNTIL 11am STUDENTS MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR THE SPORT BEFORE SO SCREENING CAN BE ON RECORD FOR THE DOCTOR PLEASE CALL 373-4106 WITH QUESTIONS

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Play Pink!

   

Play 4 the Cure!

 

Wear your pink and Support the Webutuck Field Hockey Team; while they wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!!  

During the Home games on October 2nd and 19th the Webutuck Field Hockey Team along with the entire Section 9 will be wearing pink jerseys, and playing with a pink field hockey ball, while raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

 

How can you show your support?

• Wear pink and come to a game; Oct. 2nd, and Oct. 19th
• Buy a T-Shirt ; The Team is selling Pink Webutuck Field Hockey T-Shirts with an imprint of the breast cancer ribbon on the sleeve and Hope… on the back for $10.00. See any field hockey member or contact Mrs. Howard.
• Come visit their bake sale on Community Day; October 3rd.
   

Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Webutuck Field Hockey team  

                                                Thank-you for your support!!!

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Key Communicator 9-22-09 -ALERTNOW

Dear Parents,  

Keeping you informed is a top priority at Webutuck Central School.  That’s why we have adopted the ALERTNOW Notification Service which will allow us to send a telephone or e-mail message to you providing important information about school events or emergencies. We anticipate using ALERTNOW to notify you of school delays or cancellations due to inclement weather, as well as remind you about various events, including report card distribution, open house, field trips, and more.  In the event of an emergency at school, you can have peace of mind knowing that you will be informed immediately by phone.  

What you need to know about receiving calls sent through ALERTNOW  

• Caller ID will display the school’s main number when general announcement is delivered.
• Caller ID will display 411 if the message is a dire emergency.
• ALERTNOW will leave a message on any answering machine or voicemail.
• If the ALERTNOW message stops playing, press any key 1-9 and the message will replay from the beginning.
 

We are pleased to incorporate ALERTNOW as a tool to improve school-to-parent communications.  We look forward to having the ability to deliver real time information to you and to provide awareness of all the great events that take place within the school system.  

Sincerely,  
Mr. David Paciencia
Superintendent


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BRTYE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

• Grades K-6
• Located in the Millerton Elementary School Building
• Open Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 pm
• $10/day, with reduced rates for siblings and families who qualify for free/reduced lunch
Contact Erin at the North East Community Center, 518-789-4259 for registration information  

We are now registering students for the BRYTE After School Program which will open on the first day of school, September 9.  We are accepting students in grades K-6 for our program which is located in the Millerton Elementary School building and open until 6 pm each day that school is in session.  We offer outdoor play, homework help, and a variety of enrichment activities.  Registration forms are available at the Webutuck Elementary School, Eugene Brooks Intermediate School, or the North East Community Center, located at 51 South Center St in Millerton.  You can find out more about the program and download a copy of the registration form at http://neccmillerton.org/afterschool.htm Questions can be directed to Erin Smith at 518-789-4259 or erin@neccmillerton.org . Registration forms must be completed and returned to the community center at least 2 days in advance of your child attending our program. 

 Erin Jenkins Smith
erin@neccmillerton.org
Program Coordinator
North East Community Center
518.789.4259


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STUDENTS WHO NEED SPORTS PHYSICALS

  WHEN: AUGUST 31, 2009
WHERE: WEBUTUCK HIGH SCHOOL
TIME: 9:00am TO 11:00am
WHY: New York States Requires Up To Date Exams
  HOW:  CALL 373-4106 TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT OR WITH ANY QUESTIONS
 

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2009
Graduation Speeches
Valedictorian - Camille Roccanova's Speech
Salutatorian - Keely McCaffrey's Speech

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Information on Webutuck Central School taxes is available online.
Please visit http://infotaxonline.com for more information.
Inquires can be addressed to taxes@webutuckschool.org

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What is the Key Communicator?
The Key Communicator is a news source from the District to parents to notify them of information happening in the District.

Read the Key Communicator --> KEY COMMUNICATOR
Receive the Key Communicator by email -->KEY COMMUNICATOR by email

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HIGH PERFORMING/GAP CLOSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- the State Education Department has commended the three levels of WCSD schools for their achievement on state assessments: Webutuck Elementary, Webutuck High School/Eugene Brooks Middle School.
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