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.

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
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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

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

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

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

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!

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

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  

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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?
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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.