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North Collins

The Perspective

Superintendent’s Letter 2

Absentee Ballot Info 4

Bald for Bucks 5

HS Principal’s Letter 6

AIDA Wrap Up 7

5K Run & Family Walk 8

Wellness Wisdom 9

Evacuation Drill 11

Boy’s State 12

Music Notes 13

ES Principal’s Letter 14

Book Fair 15

Stop, Drop & Read! 16

Students of the Month 17

ES Physical Education 18

Sports Schedules 19

Event Calendar 20

April 2019

Central School District

Issue #221

In This Issue:

Eagle Nation Soars Again!

It was another huge win this year for Roswell

Cancer Institute, courtesy of Eagle Nation!

The annual Bald for Bucks fundraiser, in

which North Collins has been participating

for 17 years, once again beat last year’s

record-breaking donation with just over

$23,000 raised by the community at the event on Wednesday, March 20! With 53

students, a retired bus driver and cancer survivor, and our School Resource Officer

Deputy Frank Simmeth participating, the

community, teachers, friends and family

entered the elementary gym at 2:45 to show

support and encouragement to the brave ones who volunteered to shave their heads

or donate their hair to raise funds for cancer research.

The top fundraiser, 5th grader Jenna Sickau,

earned the right to shave SRO Simmeth’s

head with her donation of $1,685. James Pisa

and Adah Lewis both earned $1,460, while Cash Fox contributed $1,366. Three others each met the $1,000 mark: Josh Black, Ava

Arno and Levi Lawton.

Over 50 other school districts have helped

North Collins to join in the fight to help find a

cure for cancer over the years, and we are

proud to say we have donated well over

$175,000 to Roswell Park Comprehensive

Cancer Center, driven by a common goal to

make a difference in the lives of future cancer patients.

With much appreciation, we want to thank all

supporters who donated, came to show support at the event, and especially the

brave ones who showed such courage and

empathy for others. Special thanks to event

coordinators Amy Ward and Maria DeFeo for all of their hard work. More pictures can be

found on page 5, or on our Facebook and

Twitter pages.

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

Spring is a time of transition… “The sun was warm but the wind was chill.

You know how it is with an April day. When the sun is out and the wind is still,

You're one month on in the middle of May. But if you so much as dare to speak,

a cloud come over the sunlit arch, And wind comes off a frozen peak,

And you're two months back in the middle of March.” ― Robert Frost

As we transition from the winter season into milder temperatures, we also transition into the last

quarter of the school year. This past month has included a number of outstanding programs and

activities. I would like to take this opportunity to THANK all of the students, faculty, staff, parents and

community members who organized, facilitated, participated and supported the events. Our musical,

“AIDA,” was a smashing success last month, highlighting the talents of our students and the efforts of

our faculty and staff! A North Collins District record of over $23,000 was raised for Goin’ Bald for Bucks in mid-March. Participants raised funds then shaved their heads or significantly reduced their

hair length in support of cancer research and patient-care programs at Roswell Park Cancer

Institute. Lastly, I am honored to participate in the 2019 Students of the Year program, a seven-week

initiative in which select high school students from around the country (2 from North Collins) participate in a fundraising competition fostering skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing and

project management to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More information regarding

The Soarin’ Eagles can be found at http://tinyurl.com/soarineagles.

As you can see, this past month was an excellent showcase of our students’ talents. I hope you were able to experience some of these events first hand. If not, the upcoming spring athletic season and

other activities should prove to be just as impressive.

As you may know, this time of year also transitions into formal budget discussions. The preliminary

budget proposal was submitted to the Board at the February meeting and reviewed in depth at our

most recent meeting in March. I look forward to working with the BOE as we further refine the spending plan and adopt a budget that balances the needs of the students we serve and garners

support from the taxpayers. As with all of our decisions, we keep the District Mission Statement in mind:

The North Collins Central School District is a safe and supportive learning environment that strives to maximize educational opportunities for all students, faculty, staff, and community members. We nurture responsibility, creativity, energy, and open-mindedness to empower successful contributors to a global society.

As always, we welcome the community to attend Board Meetings, participate during public forum, and observe the discussions. Meetings are scheduled for April 9 and April 16. The Budget Hearing is

May 14, and please save the date of May 21 for the district Budget Vote and Board of Education Member

Election from 12 pm-9 pm in the High School Gym. I hope to see you along the way!

Scott Taylor Superintendent of Schools

District News

I would like to thank

anyone who organized,

facilitated, participated

and supported recent

events such as AIDA, Bald

for Bucks, and the

upcoming LLS Soarin’

Eagles fundraisers. These

events prove an excellent

showcase of our students’

talents.

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QUALIFIED VOTERS ELIGIBILITY

A citizen of the United States

At least eighteen years of age

A resident within the district for a

period of thirty (30) days prior to

the vote

ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in the North Collins

Central School Jr.-Sr. High School Library Media Center at 7:00 pm

ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND

BOARD MEMBER ELECTION will be held on Tuesday, May 21 in the North Collins

Jr.-Sr. High School Gymnasium, 12:00 noon until 9:00 pm. The Board of

Education will adopt the recommended

School Budget for the 2019-2020 school year on or before April 26, 2019. Copies

of the budget will be available in the District Office by Tuesday, May 7, 2019

(14 days before vote). One (1) Board

Member seat will be filled this year for a

term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending

June 30, 2024. The five-year term of

Mark Snow will expire this year on June

30, 2019.

School Budget Time

Child Find Notification

The North Collins School District is

responsible for the identification and

evaluation of all students suspected of

having a disability residing within the

boundaries of the school district. This

includes all children (birth through 21)

who attend a public or private school,

are homeschooled or homeless. Early

identification and intervention is

essential to help ensure school

success. If you suspect your child may

have a disability and may benefit from

special education and/or related

services, please contact Mrs. Jinelle

Burger, the Director of Student

Services, at 716-337-0166.

NOTICE In compliance with the Sections §1608

and §1716 of the Education Law which states that the Statement of

Expenditures must be completed at least

14 days prior to the Annual Meeting, the Budget Vote and Election (May 21, 2019),

you are hereby notified that said STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES will be

available for review in the District Office

of the North Collins Central School

District on May 7, 2019 between the

hours of 8 am and 3:30 pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Residents of the North Collins Central School District

School Board Elections

Nominating petitions will be available in the District Office beginning Thursday, March 28, weekdays from 8 am-3:30 pm for anyone wishing to become a

candidate for the School Board election taking place on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

All petitions must be filed with the District Clerk in the District Office no later

than 5 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019.

Election will be conducted for one (1) seat:

Mark Snow — Five (5) Year Term

VOTE: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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Budget Vote Absentee Ballots

Applications for absentee ballots are available in the District Office starting April 22, 2019, in the Jr.-Sr. High School Building, 2045 School

Street, North Collins, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

There are specific reasons for the use of absentee ballots. A qualified voter in the district may use an absentee ballot for any one of the

following:

1. Duties, work, or business outside of county. 2. Vacation outside of county.

3. Patient in hospital. 4. Unable to appear personally at the polling place due to illness or physical disability. 5. Incarceration:

• Will be detained in jail for an offense other than a felony or is awaiting trial or grand jury action. • Will be confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.

6. Absence from the school district on the day of election by reason of accompanying or being with a spouse, child, or parent

who is an eligible district voter and is eligible for an absentee ballot due to one of the listed reasons.

7. Confinement due to permanent illness or disability.

Those wishing to obtain an absentee ballot because of confinement due to permanent illness or disability need only apply ONCE for an

absentee ballot. If determined eligible, they will be mailed absentee ballots prior to future elections without having to reapply.

How do you get an absentee ballot? Just follow the steps below.

1. REQUEST AN APPLICATION.

Absentee ballots may be issued only if your application is on file. Write to the District Office, 2045 School Street, P.O. Box 740, North

Collins, NY 14111-0740 or call 337-0101, ext. 1301 for an application.

Requests for applications may be made no earlier than 30 days preceding the vote and not later than 7 days before the vote. For the

May 21, 2019 budget vote, requests for applications for an absentee ballot may be made up to and including May 14, 2019.

2. RETURN YOUR APPLICATION. After filling out the application for an absentee ballot, you must return it to the District Office located in the Jr.-Sr. High School. It may

be mailed or hand-delivered, but must be received at least 7 days before the election for the ballot to be mailed to the voter.

3. FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT AND TURN IT IN.

Assuming the above instructions have been properly completed and you have qualified for an absentee ballot, you will receive a ballot in

the mail that will take the same basic form as that is used by the voting machine.

Follow the instructions on the ballot and either mail it or hand-deliver it to the District Office. However, it must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the day of the vote (May 21, 2019).

If you have any questions, call Kathy Mason at 337-0101, extension 1301.

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Goin’ Bald for Bucks

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A Word from the High School Principal

High School News

Brandon F. Wojcik Jr. Sr. High School Principal

State assessments are

an opportunity for

students to practice

test endurance and

apply many of the same

skills and strategies

they will use in high

school for Regents, AP,

SAT and college

entrance exams. We

continue to see value in

having our students

participate.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This April and May we will be administering the New York State ELA and Math assessments in

grades 3 – 8. For our district, these assessments provide faculty and administration with

information on how well our curriculum and instruction align with state expectations and

standards. During the last six years, the district has implemented new and evolving

curriculum in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. The ELA and mathematics

assessments give us important feedback on how our curriculum and instruction impacts

students’ mastery of the learning standards.

In the last two years, the state has made significant changes to these assessments to better

help our district administer them, our students to take them, and our faculty to learn from

them:

Two days of testing instead of three: Middle School Students will again be taking

the computer based tests for both the ELA and Math assessments.

Shortened, untimed tests: Last year the number of items on the assessments were

reduced. The state also removed time limits from the assessments, giving students

as much time as they need to confidently complete the assessments.

Teacher participation in assessment development: Hundreds of New York State

educators were involved in creating and reviewing questions for the assessments.

District results on released items in May and June: For the past three years we

have been able to provide teachers with data showing how their students performed.

This gives us immediate feedback on how our curriculum is impacting students’

achievement of the standards.

At North Collins Junior-Senior High School, we realize that part of our responsibility is to

prepare your child for assessments that will influence their graduation and college and

career goals. These assessments are an opportunity for students to practice test endurance

and apply many of the same test-taking skills and strategies they will use in high school for

Regents, Advanced Placement, SAT’s and college entrance exams. We continue to see value in

having our students participate in the state assessment program.

As always, I encourage you to give feedback on this article and our school. I want to know

what we can do better, and your input is important to us. You can reach me at school at

337-0101 or email me at bwojcik@northcollinscsd.org.

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The North Collins Jr.-Sr. High Drama Club staged three amazing performances of the award-winning musical, Aida on March 7, 8 and 9. The

play, adapted for the stage by Elton John and Tim Rice, told the story of Aida, an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt, who is in love with General Radames, and he with her. The dramatic music by Verdi powered this incredible musical featuring a timeless love story set against

the backdrop of war. Our cast, crew, musicians and directors worked tirelessly to bring the performance to the stage, and the result was three incredible performances plus a free senior citizen show for the entire community to enjoy. Relive some of the Aida excitement with

these pictures!

AIDA Excellence!

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Are you ready for a 5K Challenge? Do you want to

improve your health, become stronger, and boost

your confidence? YOU can do this!

The North Collins School Wellness Committee is

hosting our first 5K and Family Fun Walk. Join us on

Saturday June 8, 2019 at 9:00 as we come

together to improve our fitness and have fun!

Register online at:

https://www.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11943

Registration fee for the 5K is $10 for students and

$20 for adults. Registration for the 1 Mile Fun Walk

is $5.00 for students, $10.00 for adults, and $20.00

for a Family (5 or more). All participants are invited

to a post race celebration at the high school

featuring snacks, refreshments, music, and an

awards ceremony. Join the North Collins

community as we run (and walk!) our way to good

health.

North Collins 5K Challenge

Design our T-Shirt!

We are having our first annual 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk on Saturday, June 8 , and we want YOU to design the t-shirts! Anyone in grades Pre-k through 12 can participate.

Here are the rules:

Drawing should be no bigger than 9” and should be drawn on white paper Drawing can only be ONE color.

Must incorporate the event name “North Collins 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk.”

Be CREATIVE!

All submissions due by May 1 to Mrs. Baumler at the Elementary School or Mrs. Ward at the High School. The winner will be picked by the 5K committee on May 3. We look forward to

seeing your ideas!

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Wellness Wisdom: Ready to Run! The North Collins Wellness Committee is sponsoring its first-ever 5K race and 1-mile family fun walk this coming June. Designed as a

way to motivate students and families in our district to live a healthy life that includes regular exercise, the race is open to all

community members. If you have never participated in an event like this before, we are happy to share these tips to get started so you,

too, can life healthfully and provide an example for the younger generation.

A 5k race is 3.1 miles. Even though 3 miles may seem like a lot for a beginner, it is a great distance to start training for your first race.

One way to work towards running the full race is by giving yourself enough time to train. Now is the perfect time to start! The spring

weather is ideal for an outdoor run, and by starting now, you will have about two months to prepare for the NC 5k. This will allow you

optimal time to start slow, and your likelihood of sticking with your training will improve.

For a beginner it is suggested that you start out

alternating walking and jogging while gradually

increasing the amount of time you spend jogging.

There is a great app called Couch to 5K that can

help ensure your success. The plan designed by the

app creates a gentle introduction to getting the body

moving, starting off alternating between walking and

running small distances, and slowly builds until after

8 weeks, you're ready to run 5 kilometers (30

minutes non stop.)

At the beginning, it is important not to stress about

your time and work more towards increasing your

distance. Pacing is important to learn and it is different for everyone. If you cannot talk while running, you should slow down a bit and

concentrate on regulating your breathing. Training with a friend or

listening to music can also help to make the training more enjoyable.

Most importantly, don’t give up. There will be days that you don’t feel

like training or your legs feel like they weigh a ton, but push through.

It is an amazing feeling to accomplish something you never thought

you could do! And of course, don’t forget to cool down and stretch

after you have finished the race.

Now, who’s ready to join us on Saturday, June 8?

Local scholarship applications are

available in the Guidance Office

beginning Friday, March 22. The

deadline to turn them in will be

Friday, April 12. Late submissions

will not be accepted!

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Pulled

Pork

BBQ

The Entrepreneurship Club is sponsoring a Pulled Pork BBQ

dinner sale on Tuesday, May 21. Each dinner includes a hearty

pulled pork sandwich on a fresh Costanzo’s roll, garlic

seasoned potatoes, corn bread and dessert, all for just $10

each. Come cast your vote on the budget and board member

of your choice, and we will take care of dinner! Pre-sale

tickets are available from any club member. Pick up is from

3 to 6 pm.

All proceeds benefit the Entrepreneuship Club of North Collins Jr.-Sr.

High School. Thank you for your support!

Jr.-Sr. Prom

“La Vie en Rose”

Thursday, May 23 from 6-10 pm

Kotecki’s Garden Grove

Tickets are $65 each and will be on sale

from April 1 through 12. Please see Mrs. Robillard to get yours!

The American Red Cross Blood Drive returns on

Thursday, April 18. Sign up in the Health Clinic to

save a life! Each donor gets us closer to being

eligible for a college scholarship for one lucky

senior. Please see the American Red Cross

website for guidelines on who can donate and

when.

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On Friday, March 8 two of our foreign exchange students, Wout Frees and

Dominik Gebhardt, went to Forestville High School to participate in their

annual panel for Foreign Language Week. While the panel usually boasts 8-

10 students, this year these boys were the only two to participate!

They spoke with the Forestville students about their time in the states and

how school, and life, is different here from their home countries. The boys

are seen here during the panel discussion. Dominik is from Germany, while

Wout hails from the Netherlands. Both boys enjoyed the experience!

Foreign Language Week

On Wednesday, April 10, the high school will participate in an

evacuation drill. In this simulated drill, we will evacuate the

entire building and move all students and staff to our off-site

designated shelter, Holy Spirit Church on Route 62 in North

Collins. We encourage attendance for this important drill so

that we may properly test our procedures, refine the policy

and evaluate our readiness in the event a disaster or other

event should necessitate a building evacuation. Parents are

encouraged to discuss this drill with their children ahead of

time to alleviate fears and reassure them of the importance of

preparation. We expect the drill to be over by 11 a.m., at which

time all students will be transported back to the building to

resume their regularly scheduled classes. If you have any

questions or concerns regarding this drill, please contact high

school principal Mr. Brandwon Wojcik at 337-0101, ext. 1303, or

by email at bwojcik@northcollinscsd.org.

Evacuation Drill Planned

Fifth grade students in Mrs. Dintino's class did research on endangered animals but added a twist. What animals are endangered due to plastic

waste? Well, it turns out that almost all marine life is affected by plastic consumption or entanglement. They presented their findings in an

interactive way with other classrooms and students in the school. From untangling Nemo in a plastic 6-pack ring to sorting trash and recyclables,

to playing "Would You Rather?", K-6 students learned a lot about waste.

Here are some pretty startling facts: Single use plastics are the biggest

culprit. Did you know that only 9% of the population in America recycles? Or that a single use plastic bag is only used for 15 minutes before it's

thrown away? A whale recently washed up with 20kg of plastic in its belly causing its death? And by 2050, if nothing changes, the oceans will have

more plastic than fish?

Mr. Taylor spoke with the class and then invited them to present at the Board of Education work session meeting on March 12, 2019. The students

made suggestions of ways that our school can help eliminate, recycle and compost here in North Collins.

Kids vs. Plastics

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High School Junior Wade Richardson will represent North Collins American

Legion Post 1640 at the Annual American Legion Boys State at SUNY Morrisville in

upstate New York in late June. The

American Legion Boys State program is a

week-long, learn-by-doing experience

that mirrors the structure and operation

of state government. The program provides training in practical citizenship,

leadership and character through a non-

partisan lens.

Boys State consists of classroom work,

lectures and camaraderie, with student

delegates taking on elected and

appointed roles to learn firsthand how

democracy works and legislation is

passed.

Applications for the program are accepted

in September, and members of American

Legion interview students and make the

final selection, looking for individuals who

understand the value of teamwork and possess outstanding leadership, character

and community service qualities to participate in the program.

The program aims to inspire students to

follow in the footsteps of former delegates

such as President Bill Clinton, athlete Michael Jordan, rock star Jon Bon Jovi, and

news personality Tom Brokaw.

Congratulations, Wade!

Boys State

Eagle Energy Day Projects Needed!

Eagle Energy Day is an initiative at the district level that offers an opportunity for students to complete

service projects in the community, working together to make North Collins a better place to live, work and

play. Do you have a project that might benefit from the help of some of our hardworking volunteers? Please

tell us about it! Complete the form below and submit it to the high school. Please help us to help you improve North Collins! Seniors and

Veterans are particularly encouraged to submit their requests!

Your Name: ______________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________

Description of Project: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that I am responsible for supplying all materials for this project (paint, flowers, mulch, tools, etc.), while supervised student volunteers will supply the

labor. Not all projects can be completed in one day, depending on the complexity of their nature. Depending on the number of volunteers we have, it is possible that not all projects will be selected.

Wade Richardson is this year’s American Legion Post 1640 representative.

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Win an Author’s Visit!

Celebrated children’s book author, Jan Brett, could visit our school! In order to receive this awesome prize, all you have to do is sign up

on the author’s website; it only takes a minute! The school or library that has the most parents, teachers, friends, and supporters enter

the contest will win a FREE school visit in the 2019-2020 school year, but hurry! The contest ends Monday April 8. Please help us bring

this celebrated author to North Collins by visiting www.janbrett.com.

Music Notes On March 18th, North Collins welcomed back the ever-popular Buffalo

Chips! The Chips are U.B.'s only all-male a'cappella ensemble made up of

engineering, communication and other majors. Fourteen out of the fifteen

members are not music majors, they are simply guys who participated in their

music programs in high school and wanted to continue singing. The ensemble is student run and rehearse from 9pm - midnight during the school week. The

Chips started their day in North Collins at the Elementary School with an assembly where Robert Fera, alumni of North Collins and the Buffalo

Chips, joined in on two songs. The Chips invited two students to come up to the

microphone to do some of their own beatboxing. Daniel Lara and Aiden Hobbs accepted the invitation and showed off their best beat-boxing skills! In the

evening, the Chips performed a concert at the High School which featured old-

time barbershop music, current pop music and everything in between.

A big thank you to The North Collins PTA and the North Collins Music Boosters

for financially supporting the return of The Buffalo Chips!

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A Word from the Elementary School Principal

We maintain online

safety with three words

– choose, check, chat.

We choose what is

filtered regularly.

Teachers check what

sites students are

visiting. And we chat

with them often about

the proper use of

internet services.

Elementary School News

John Cataldo Elementary School Principal

We always get to this point in the school year where the weather breaks and we can open

windows to let in the fresh air. This is also the point when we use the added daylight to

increase outdoor activities and get away from the television, phones, and computer screens

that occupy so much of our winter hours. While we reduce our screen time and that of our

kids, we should keep in mind the time that is spent online by children must be monitored and

discussed. Recent news reports of the “Momo Challenge” were excellent reminders of how

scary the online world can be. It can also remind us how important it is to be a part of your

child’s online experience, but how?

Much of what we do at school to keep your child safe online can be done at home as well. The

easiest way to explain how we maintain online safety is with three words – choose, check,

chat. We use filters and choose what is filtered regularly. Teachers and staff regularly

check what sites students are visiting and our system allows us to review where students

have been. Students are taught how to properly use the internet services we offer and we

chat with them if they use it improperly.

At home you are able to do many of the same things, and you probably already do. When kids

are small, you hand them a device with an app or video all ready to go, choosing what they

see. When they see something funny or scary, you check to see what it is. When you check

or they come to you, a chat follows which helps improve the choices and the circle starts

again. Choose, check, chat!

As children get older they mostly choose for themselves. This is where the work of a parent

gets harder. The goal is to help them make good choices on their own. One of the best

resources for support in this area is Common Sense Media. This organization has a website

(https://www.commonsensemedia.org/.) that gives ratings on movies, television shows, apps,

and websites that are age appropriate and family-friendly. The site also has solid advice on

how to have conversations about topics with which many parents struggle. It is where I

discovered “choose, check, and chat” to share with you in this article. It is a site involved,

concerned, active parents like those of you reading this should use when you need help with

this ever-growing challenge of the world wide web. If you need additional help, please reach

out to me at the school. I would love to help you help your children be safe.

Happy Spring!

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Elementary Health Class The health classes are learning all about “My Plate,” eating healthy with balanced meals and portion sizes. Shortly they will also be learning

a few things about stranger danger; what to do and what not to do to stay safe.

Health Star Students for the month of February Front Row: Stella Leininger, Colton Newman, George Castle, James Dowling. Back Row:

Danica Niefergold, Jessa Enser, Dexter Chancy, Anthony Arno. Missing - Ashley Niefergold

Congratulations to all for being extra kind, courteous, helpful to others, and following the directions and rules the first time!

Book Fair Dear Parents and Families:

Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want

to read right into our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our

Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.

Book Fair dates: April 8 – April 12, 2019

Shopping hours: 8:00 am—2:15 pm during library class time and

2:45 pm—5:00 pm open to families to shop together

Special activities: DINO-Mite Reading Night

Wednesday, April 10 from 6:00 pm—7:00 pm

Families may shop after this event

During the week, every child will visit the Book Fair during their scheduled library class time. They will have the opportunity to purchase books during this time or create a wish list to share with their family. You and your family are invited to shop during our after school hours.

We have books for all ages! We will accept cash, credit cards and checks (made out to North Collins School District). We are also adding an

e-wallet option this year! More information will be coming home about this, or you can visit our book fair website to set yours up now!

(http://www.scholastic.com/bf/northcollinselemsch) When sending in money, please remember to include sales tax (8.875%).

If you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Fair is available

from April 3 through 16. There are lots of ways to get involved, please check out our volunteer sign up at

https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/experience/signup/0klyhXPOM , or email me directly at sbaumler@northcollinscsd.org.

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our students!

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The beginning of March marked a moment of celebration at our NC

Elementary, honoring Dr. Seuss’ Birthday along with Read Across America. A special friend of Dr. Seuss came to visit and brought along some gently used

books for all to enjoy.

The books were passed out to our youngest readers by The Cat in the Hat

himself, and our older readers received a free gently used book, as they

visited their school library.

The books were donated by families, friends and former teachers of our North Collins Elementary School. As a final surprise to our celebration, there

was a Surprise Stop, Drop and Read moment. All students and adults within

the building needed to have a book on hand. At any given moment, when they

heard the special announcement, everyone needed to stop what they were

doing, drop everything and READ! Fifteen minutes of everyone within the

school reading ended our special celebration!

How wonderful it was to have our children witness adults enjoying a good

book, and the adults watching children begin a reading adventure of their

own. Thank you to all who helped make this celebration come to life!

Stop, Drop & Read!

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Students of the Month — January & February The following students were awarded Student of the Month certificates for exemplifying the character trait RESPECT during the months

of January and February. Each student was presented their certificate and treat at the PTA meeting held on March 11, 2019. Congratulations to all our recipients, and thank you for making North Collins Elementary School a great place to be!

NOMINATED BY AWARD RECIPIENT

Mrs. Eder/Mrs. Baumler (AM) James Militello

Mrs. Eder/Mrs. Baumler (PM) Jocelyn Gabel

Mrs. Abad Sophia Colantino

Mrs. Suranyi Bryce Burke

Mrs. Wolf Elijah Awald

Mrs. Lawton Hudson Frentz

Mrs. Zgoda-Martin Aiden Hobbs

Mrs. Kirschler Henry Kester

Mrs. Riethmiller Ravyn Schole

Mr. Burgstahler Delaney Vanstrom

Ms. Summers Skyla Brady

NOMINATED BY AWARD RECIPIENT

Mr. Alvarez Aaron Weiss

Mrs. Kehr Michael Keen

Mrs. Reiman Lucas Pinheiro

Mrs. Ball Camryn Gulisano

Mrs. Dintino Sydney Glow

Mrs. Williams Paige Bartosik

Ms. DeFeo Keira Kaufman

Mrs. Warren Camdin LoBello

Miss Broderick Viviana Licht

Can you believe that second graders in

Mrs. Kirschler’s class went shopping? That’s

right! They were involved in several farmer’s

market activities right here in our

classroom! How did this happen? Well, for

Agriculture Literacy Week, Mrs. Niefergold

and her daughter Kelly stopped in to teach

us about agriculture, producers and

consumers, and different types of farmer’s

markets. They read a book to us called On the Farm, At the Market, by G. Brian Karas,

and then we used what we learned to do

some “shopping” while interacting with

farmers at several market stations. It was

a great hands-on way to learn about

agriculture in our community!

Ag Literacy Week

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Paul Kellner Athletic Director

Elementary Physical Education

Kathryn Shelley Phys. Ed Teacher, K-6

We are just finishing up our recreational games including 8 base matt ball and regular kickball games.

We start our volleyball unit next where students will get to work on

individuals skills first then put them in play with a Volleyball

tournament for grades 4-6.

On Tuesday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 26, we had the pleasure of having four team members from the Buffalo Bandits come to our

school to work with our kids during their PE time. The kids got to learn and practice some basic lacrosse skills, ask questions and talk with the players. A great big thank you goes out to Mrs. Marie Parnitzke for

bringing this free program to our attention. The kids absolutely loved it!

REMINDER: With the warmer weather bringing out the sandals and flip flops, please make sure your

child has socks and sneakers for PE Class.

Aim for 60 minutes of physical activity each day and stay moving! Get outside, enjoy the nice weather

and go for a brisk walk!

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Sports Schedules

SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO

CHANGE. ALWAYS CHECK OUR

WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST

INFORMATION!

Boys Varsity Baseball

Boys Modified Baseball

Girls Varsity Softball

Girls Modified Softball

APRIL 8 CLEVE-HILL 4:00

10 ALDEN 4:15

12 at JFK 4:00

15 SPRINGVILLE 4:00

16 TONAWANDA 4:30

Boys Varsity Tennis (w/Eden)

MAY 1 at Cleve-Hill 4:00

3 at Alden 4:30

6 JFK 4:15

10 at Springville 4:00

12 at Tonawanda 4:30

15 ECIC at Lancaster TBA

Boys & Girls Track (w/Eden)

APRIL 2 at East Aurora (scrimmage) 4:30

9 at Holland 4:30

17 CLEVE-HILL 4:30

18 Maroon Classic TBA

MAY

3 Hamburg Invitational TBA

7 at JFK 5:00

10 Jamestown Invitational (Stryder Field)

TBA

14 ALDEN 4:30

18 EDEN INVITATIONAL TBA

24 ECIC at Depew HS TBA

31 Sectionals at Wmsvl S TBA

APRIL 1 SILVER CREEK 4:30

5 GOWANDA 4:30

6 CATT-LV 12:00

10 FREWSBURG 4:30

11 at Pine Valley 5:00

13 SPRINGVILLE 12:00

15 ELLICOTTVILLE 4:30

17 at Franklinville 5:00

29 RANDOLPH 4:30

MAY

1 at Frewsburg 5:00

3 PINE VALLEY 4:30

4 at Randolph 12:00

6 at Ellicottville 5:00

8 FRANKLINVILLE 4:30

13 at Gowanda 4:30

14 at Springville 7:00

16 at Silver Creek 4:30

18 EDEN 11:00

20 ELLICOTTVILLE 4:30

APRIL 30 at Gowanda 4:30

MAY

7 at Silver Creek 4:30

9 CASSADAGA VALLEY 4:30

11 at Pine Valley 11:00

14 FREWSBURG 4:30

16 GOWANDA 4:30

23 SILVER CREEK 4:30

28 at Cassadaga Valley 5:00

30 PINE VALLEY 4:30

JUNE

1 at Frewsburg 11:00

APRIL 4 ST. MARY’S OF LANC. 5:00

6 LAKESHORE VS. NC (LS VS. CHAT. LAKE) CHAT. LAKE VS. NC

11:00 1:00

3:00

10 FREWSBURG 4:30

11 at Pine Valley 5:00

13 BISHOP-WALSH 12:00

15 ELLICOTTVILLE 4:30

17 at Franklinville 5:00

29 RANDOLPH 4:30

MAY 1 at Frewsburg 5:00

3 PINE VALLEY 5:00

6 at Ellicottville 5:00

8 FRANKLINVILLE 4:30

10 at Randolph 5:00

11 Tournament at Silver Creek TBA

APRIL 30 at Gowanda 4:30

MAY

4 FORESTVILLE 11:00

7 at Silver Creek 4:30

9 CASSADAGA VALLEY 4:30

11 at Pine Valley 11:00

14 FREWSBURG 4:30

16 GOWANDA 4:30

21 at Forestville 4:45

23 SILVER CREEK 4:30

28 at Cassadaga Valley 5:00

30 PINE VALLEY 4:30

JUNE

1 at Frewsburg 11:00

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

NORTH COLLINS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PO BOX 740

NORTH COLLINS, NY 14111

Phone: 716 337-0101, ext 1301

Fax: 716 337-3457

POSTAL PATRON

The

PERSPECTIVE

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Mrs. Shannon Locking, President

Mrs. Lisa Petrus, Vice President

Mrs. Michelle DeCarlo

Mrs. Heather Puntillo

Mr. James Sager

Mr. Mark Snow

Mr. Michael Stefan

PLEASE NOTE: All dates are subject to change. Please check our website or our Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest information including times & location. You may also contact the school your child attends with any questions you may have.

North Collins Central School District

April 1-3 ELA Exams (grades 3-8 only)

5 ES Spirit Day — Backwards Day (wear your clothes backwards!)

9 Board of Education Work Session, 6:30 pm, HS Library Media Center

10 Evacuation Drill, Jr.-Sr. High School ONLY (rain date: April 17)

10 DINO-MITE Family Reading Night, 6-7 pm, ES Cafeteria

13 Sub Sale sponsored by Music Boosters

15 PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, ES Cafeteria

16 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm, HS Library Media Center

17 Music Boosters Meeting, 6:45 pm, HS Guidance Conference Room

18 American Red Cross Blood Drive, HS Gymnasium

19-26 NO SCHOOL, Mid-Winter Break

May 1-3 NYS Math Exams (grades 3-8 only)

6 ES Spirit Day—Patriotic Day (wear red, white & blue!)

9 Kindergarten Orientation, 6-7 pm, ES Cafeteria

13 PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, ES Cafeteria

14 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm/Budget Hearing, 7:00 pm, HS Library Media Center

15 Spring Concert of Bands, 7:00 pm, HS Auditorium

17 Eagle Energy Day

17 Father-Daughter Dance (PreK through 6 only), 6:30-8:30 pm, HS Gymnasium

21 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm, HS Library Media Center

21 Budget Vote & Board Member Election, 12 noon—9 pm, HS Gymnasium

23 Jr.-Sr. Prom, 6-10 pm, Kotecki’s Garden Grove

24-27 NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day Recess

June 4 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm, HS Library Media Center

5 Spring Concert of Choirs, 7 pm, HS Auditorium

7 ES Spirit Day—Hawaiian Day (wear Hawaiian shirts, leis, grass skirts and more!)

7 Class Night, 7 pm, HS Auditorium

8 NC 5K and Family Fun Walk, 9 am (see page 8)

10 PTA Meeting, 6:30 pm, ES Cafeteria

13 Senior High Music Banquet, 6:30 pm, HS Cafeteria

18-25 Regents Exams (HS Only) - see forthcoming schedule

18 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm, HS Library Media Center

26 Graduation Ceremony, 7 pm, HS Auditorium

Event Calendar