CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

FEATURING PTSA NEWS

SEPTEMBER 2017

SEPTEMBER

5 First day of classes - Welcome Back!

8 Welcome Picnic and Assembly

13 PTSA Meeting - Library 7:00 pm

26 School Pictures

27 Open House - Parents Only 6:30-8:45 pm

28 Chiavettas Chicken BBQ 4:00-7:00 pm

29 PTSA 5th Grade Sports & Socializing Night 6:30-8:30 pm

Dear Students and Parents:

Hello from Casey Middle School! As I prepare for my first year as Principal, I have had the opportunity to take time this summer to imagine the possibilities for 2017-2018, and I am exhilarated. I have already been fortunate to connect with some of our amazing students and families, and have spent the last days of August with our staff preparing for our first day on September 5. I am continually impressed by the thought, care, and positivity they show in all that they do with our students. They are true professionals who appreciate the weightiness of the work we do.

I am happy to introduce Mr. Chris McDuffie, who will be serving as our Acting Assistant Principal at Casey. Mr. McDuffie has served as a Health and PE teacher at Casey for the past five years. He has a history of success as teacher and coach, knows and understands Casey's unique culture and amazing students, and is an outstanding leader. We are fortunate to have him .

We have just wrapped up our hiring process for a number of teaching ositions. Our new teachers ·11 ready to start on September 5! You can learn more about this impressive group in the "Meet the New Teachers" section of this newsletter. We are confident that these professionals will add much to the life and growth of our students.

I am happy to announce that we will host an Open House on Wednesday, September 27th. At 6:30 pm, parents will report to their child 's first period classes and will have the opportunity to run through their child's abbreviated schedule to get a sense of their day and teacher expectations for the coming year. You will need a copy of your child's "A" day schedule, which can be printed off WITS. This evening is for parents/guardians only.

I am grateful to our supportive and active PTSA, and I look forward to working with them this year. I welcome:

Co-Presidents: Shari Peer and Karen Schiff Co-Vice Presidents: Gretchen Olearczyk and Julie Williams Secretaries: Christine Hill and Julie Bastible Treasurer: Nicole Giambrone

We are looking forward with enthusiasm to welcoming our students back to Casey on September 5th . Please carefully read this newsletter and make note of important dates and events that are approaching . We hope to see you at Open House.

With gratitude,

Peter Dobmeier Principal

With the beginning of the academic school year fast approaching, I have begun to reflect on how

fortunate I am to work in such an amazing building with incredible students and staff. Each new school

year, to me, represents an opportunity for hope and growth. I encourage everyone to get involved and

take full advantage of the Casey experience as we gear up for the 2017-2018 school year!

Our theme for the 2017-2018 school year is "Dreams Work When You Work" and at Casey Middle School

we believe, students grow and achieve when they have opportunities to be unique and authentic. We

place an emphasis on developing the whole student, as our students will be the leaders of tomorrow.

To assist and help them achieve their dreams, we believe that collaboration and team work are

imperative.

I look forward to celebrating your child's continued growth and many successes with you . My best

wishes to all for an amazing 2017-2018 school year!

Mr. Chris S. McDuffie

Acting Assistant Principal

Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

-Booker T. Washington

MEET THE NEW TEACHERS AT CASEY MIDDLE

Hello! My name is Christina Ruggeri and I am the GT regular sub for this year. I am super excited to be here and cannot wait to get started! My base certification is in mathematics and I also have a strong background in statistics. However, I enjoy teaching and learning about a wide range of subjects. On a personal note, I am an avid sports fan and extremely passionate about the Buffalo Sabres. I also enjoy baking, gardening, theatre, and music. I am looking forward to working with all of you!

Hello! My name is Lauren Metzen and I am the new ESOL teacher at Casey. I grew up in Hamburg, New York and now live in the city of Buffalo. I have an undergraduate degree from SUNY Geneseo in Psychology and Spanish. My Masters degree is from Buffalo State College in Early Childhood and Childhood Education along with an advanced certificate in TESOL (K-12). I love to travel in my free time. I studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain and was an au-pair in Madrid, Spain. I can speak Spanish fairly fluently and love learning new languages! This past summer I was in Cape Town, South Africa teaching English. I also enjoy learning to dance and am currently learning salsa dancing. I am excited to start this new school year with you all!

Hello everyone! I'm Jeanine Slipko! I'm delighted to be part of the Casey Middle School team . I'll be part of the LOTE department teaching French! I look forward to meeting all of my students and can't wait to get started!

I have 13 years teaching experience and have taught both middle and high school levels. I studied at the Catholic University of Lille, France and bring a lot of culture to the classroom. I've been a part of many excursions to Europe and Quebec with students, where I get the chance to be a part of their excitement and love of language.

Currently I reside in Williamsville with my husband and three children. My children attend Maple West where I'm active in the PTA.

I enjoy cultural activities, singing, music, cooking and traveling.

Hello Casey Middle! My name is Jenna Roller and I am excited to be joining the LOTE department. I will

be teaching 5th and 7th grade Spanish here at Casey, and two classes at North High School. The year

prior I taught at North and Mill Middle. This will be my 9th year teaching Spanish and it is an absolute

privilege to be joining such a talented faculty here at Casey. Outside of the school day I spend time with

my husband, two dogs, and my horse. I look forward to meeting you all and being able to teach at such

an awesome school!

Hello my name is Morgan Waple. I will be a half time Teaching Assistant this year at Casey working

with grades 5 and 6. This is my second year working in the Williamsville School District. Last school year

I was at Heim Middle School. I graduated with my undergraduate degree from Daemen College and my

master's degree from Canisius College. I taught WOW summer classes through Williamsville Community

Education this past summer. I will also be teaching swimming lessons this school year on Sundays

through community education as I am a certified lifeguard . I coach Boys JV Volleyball at Lockport High

School and a boys 12U travel volleyball team for the Lockport Volleyball Club. When I am not teaching or

coaching, I am often found on the court or field playing softball or volleyball. I also ski and snowboard in

the winter.

Hello Casey Middle School. My name is Heather Krieger. I have 3 children who have all gone through WCSC; Two East graduates and a current sophomore. I have been married for 23 years and reside in Williamsville. I began teaching science at Casey Middle in 1992 and then moved to Transit Middle when it opened the following year. In 2004 I became certified in Gifted and Talented and taught in that position for the past 13 years at Heim Middle. I have always been interested in technology both in and out of the classroom, and will now be serving as the Technology Integrator at Casey Middle and East High Schools. It is with enthusiasm and excitement that I begin this new adventure and take on the challenge of educational coaching!

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Welcome Back! We hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to the 2017-18 school year

and settling back into a routine with your children.

For those families that are new to Casey Middle and to our returning families, we would like to highlight

a few items as your PTSA kicks off the school year.

Join Casey Middle PTSA!: PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Student Association and with all of us working together we will make great things happen! It would be wonderful if both you and your child(ren) join.

We provide volunteers and financial support to various events at Casey Middle throughout the year.

These events include Sports & Socializing Night, Fall Fun Night, Discovery Day, various field trips, 8th

Grade Dance/Class Trip, and so much more! We are always in need of your help, support, and ideas.

Your membership dollars are a great way to support all the students at Casey Middle. Please contact

Teri Schrlau (tschrlau@gmail.com) for membership information.

Casey Newsletter: This newsletter is available online only (www.williamsvillekl2.org) and details upcoming school and PTSA events as well as opportunities for you and your child to get involved.

Welcome Back Picnic: This fun Casey tradition wil l be held on Friday, September 8. Please consider helping out as we need many hands at this event. Contact Gretchen Olearczyk (golearczyk@gmail.com)

to volunteer.

School Store: The school store is open during select days and lunch times every week throughout the year. The store has fun items as well as school supply essentials. Volunteering at the school store for a

short shift is very easy and a great way to see your child during the day! Please contact Brenda Hutson

(brendahutson@verizon.net) for more information.

PTSA General Meeting: Please join us on Wednesday, September 13 at 7pm in the school library. Every parent, teacher, and student is welcome! Dr. Martzloff will be our featured speaker. Attending a

general meeting is a great way to stay informed, bring new ideas, and find out about exciting

opportunities and events at Casey Middle.

Casey Middle PTSA Facebook: Please "like" our PTSA page on Facebook to get updates on school events and other important happenings at our school.

Stay tuned for more updates and ways to get involved. It will be an exciting and wonderful school year !

Best Regards,

Karen Shiff (karenshiff@yahoo.com) and Shari Peer (dpeer058@aol.com)

Casey Middle PTSA Co-Presidents

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Important Fall Dates from the PTSA... Mark your planners for September and October!

1. September PTSA Meeting: Wednesday, September 13, 7PM, Casey Library

2. Chiavetta 's Chicken BBQ: Thursday, September 28, 4-7PM

3. October PTSA Meeting: Wednesday, October 13, 3:30PM (note time change), Casey Library

4. Grades 7 /8 Fall Dance: Friday, October 27, Casey Gymnasium

More details posted soon on WITS!

Casey Welcome Back Picnic Friday, September 8th

Help start the new school year right by volunteering at the Welcome Back Picnic!

Two ways to help:

1)Volunteer to help at the picnic. Volunteer shifts starting at 10: 15. Sign up during your son/daughter's lunch period.

2) Donate a package of cookies (Oreos, Chips Ahoy.) or condiments on the sign up website. Drop items off at main office or send them in with your student starting Tuesday, Sept. 5th .

3)Go to Sign Up Genius to. Click on the link below http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4ba9aa28a3fd0-welcome

Please note: students will be served a hot dog, chips, cookies and water. If your student is allergic, or has diet

restrictions please pack them a bag lunch.

Please contact Gretchen O/earczyk to volunteer.golearczyk@gmail.com

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ORDER FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME THE WEEK OF PICTURE DAV!

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

Dear Parents and Students,

A limited number of Locker Ladders are available for purchase through the office

and/or the school store. The store will be open on Tuesday, September 5 during

lunch.

Locker ladders are $20/each and come in red, blue or black (while supplies last).

These items are great for organizing your lockers. Don't miss out!

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SPORTS AND SOCIALIZING NIGHT

forALL CASEY 5TH GRADERS

Friday, September 29th 6:30 - 8:30 PM

(Please pick up promptly)

NO ADMISSION FEE WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR

***GAMES***CRAFTS*** ***SPORTS***

KARAOKE***SWIMMING

Parents/Guardians: If.you would like to help, please contact PTSA CO-VP

Gretchen Olearczyk golearczyk@gmail.com

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Amherst Youth Board and Amherst Recreation Permission Slip SPORTS AND SOCIALIZING AT CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Name______________

Street Address-----------Circle One: East Amherst / Amherst / Getzville /Williamsville/Other ____. New York

Date of Birth Phone Grade-----

EMERGENCY NUMBER ___________ ___

I, THE UNDERSIGNED, CERTIFY THAT MY CHILD,-----------~ has permission to take part in the program conducted by the Amherst Youth Program. In consideration of the acceptance and enrollment of said child in the program, I do hereby expressly waive any claim for injuries sustained by said child while participating in the program of the Amherst Youth Board. REMARKS: Please list any injury or disease, past or present which might have a bearing on the youth's ability to take part in the program:

DATE SIGNED

PLEASE BRING PERMISSION SLIP WITH YOU. ONLY STUDENTS WITH PERMISSION SLIPS

Will BE ADMITTED!

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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE ...

Casey Fall Fun Night for

ALL 5th -8th Grade Casey Students

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Parent/Guardian Volunteers Neededl

To find out more information on how to help out with this event, please contact:

Shari Peer dpeer058@aol.com Nicole Giambrone ngiambrone@yahoo.com

Teri Schrlau tschrlau@gmail.com

Sponsorea6y: CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Casey PTSA is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair

during November Parent -Teacher Conferences:

Thursday, November 16th through Monday, November 20th

This is a great time to purchase holiday gifts while supporting your Casey library!

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:

Julie Williams iwilliamspta@gmail.com

Sara Smith sbosssmith@gmail.com

oo or more ,n ormation in upcoming newsletters!

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. 2017-2018 Board & Committee Chairs

Co- Pre;~:~t;eer

dpeer058@aol.com 8•• Grade Dance Karen Shiff Gretchen Olearczyk

karenshiff@yahoo.com golearczyk@gmail.com Co-Vice Presidents Shari Peer

Volunteers - Gretchen Olearczyk dpeer058@aol.com golearczyk@gmail.com

Fundraising - Julie Williams juliewilliamspta@gmail.com Locks

Recording Secretary Ginny Hemmer Christine Hill mvstout@hotmail.com

christinehill2@gmail.com Membership Corresponding Secretary Teri Schrlau

Julie BaS!iblejdbastible@vo,izon.net MM-Winte, Wa,m-Up tsohdau@gmail.eom

T,easure~ieole Gia;:,:::rnne@yahoo eom We/eomeC;:::::::: pa,k0

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* * 2017-2018 PTSA Committee Chairpersons Still Needed * *

WE STILL HAVE A FEW OPEN POSITIONS FOR THIS YEARI

All the info is available & positions ready to be filled. We just need you © ! !

SHARED DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE: 2 chairpersons needed to assist the principal for the purposes of implementing planning processes and site-based decision making in accordance with Board policy and administrative procedures

SPORTS AND SOCIALIZING: 2 or 3 chairpersons needed to organize fun student social evenings, offered twice each year: once in the fall, held exclusively for 5th graders, and once in the winter for both 5th & 6th grade students. Both nights utilize Casey Middle School gym, pool, and cafeteria for a variety of sports activities, games, music, arts & crafts

Please contact Gretchen Olearczyk golearczyk@gmail.com for information on how you can get involved this year!

Thank you!

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Casey Middle School

PTSA® JOIN TODAY!

YOU ARE AN ESSENTIAL PIECE everychild. onevoice.®

2017-2018 PTSA Membership Form Casey Middle School PTA - Please show your support by becoming a member today'

At Casey we have a PTSA - Parent Teacher Student Association. We encourage both you and your child to join.

The Casey PTSA supports many educational and extracurricular activities for our children . Your membership will help to fund clubs, field trips, the art show, school wide entertainment and programs,

the Welcome Back picnic, sports and socializing nights, 8th grade activities and staff appreciation .

When you become a member of the Casey Middle School PTSA, you also become a member of the NYS PTA and National PTA Your dues go toward funding our local programs and advocacy efforts,

as well as the advocacy work that our State and National PTA carries out on behalf of a// children.

loin the Casey PTSA by completing and returning the membership form below or join on line using the following link: htt s://n s ta.force.com/NewMemberRe istration?unit=19-393 Member(s) Household Information Address City: State: Zip :

Member #1 Information

Name Phone#

*Email (required to send eCard) Demographic Info (for awards)

D Male D School Employee D Student , grade_ Dparent

Member #2 Information Name Demographic Info (for awards)

D Male D School Em lo ee D Student , rade D arent

Member #3 Information Name Demographic Info (for awards)

D Male D School Em lo ee D Student , rade D arent

Member #4 Information Name Demographic Info (for awards)

D Male D School Em lo ee D Student , rade D arent Member #5 Information Name Demographic Info (for awards)

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-- $7.00 Adult Membership(s) __ $5.00 Student Membership(s)

Total Enclosed: $______ cash or check

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Casey PTSA Please return this form to the school in an envelope marked: PTSA Membership

OR Mail to: Casey Middle School, PTSA Membership Chair, 105 Casey Road Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051

Questions? ... contact Teri Schrlau: tschrlau@gmail.com or 688-5410.

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CASEY PTSA MONTHL.Y UPDATES SCHEDULE for Newsletter 2017-2018

DEADLINE DATES: SHARED TO WITS: For September 2017 Newsletter

8/29 9/1/17

For October 2017 Newsletter 9/22 9/30/17

For November 2017 Newsletter 10/21 10/29/17

For December 2017 Newsletter 11/17 11/24/17

January 2018 12/15 12/22/18

February 2018 1/19 1/26/18

March 2018 2/23 3/1/18

April 2018 3/23 3/30/18

May2018 4/20 4/27/18

June 2018 5/18 5/25/18

2017 Casey School Store News! The school store sells most of the required supplies at very reasonable

prices and a few fun items too! I have included a list of our supplies on

the following pages. Save yourself a trip to the store.

The store will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. The

store can only open if we have volunteers. We need your help! You can

see your child at lunch during the lunch shifts. In the mornings, your

child may come in early with you, but must stay with you.

The shifts are Tuesdays and Thursdays:

Before school from 8:30 am - 9:00 am

During the 7th and 8th grade lunches from 10:35 am - 12:05 pm

During the 5th and 6th grade lunches from 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm.

The school store is a cart that we push across from the library in the

mornings. At lunch, we roll it right across from the cafeteria. Please

contact Brenda Hutson, brendahutson@verizon.net, if you are

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easy!! Thank you.

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Casey School Store Price List 2017

Writing:

Pencils (regular #2)................................................... .10

Pink erasers.................................................... .50

Mechanical pencils. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Lead refill .........................................................50

Pens (stick)............................................................ .20

Click pen............................................................... .75

Sharpie ultra fine ......................................................$1.00

Sharpie fine............................................................ .75

Expo dry erase marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5

Highlighter............................................................. .50

White out ...............................................................$1.25

Paper:

Spiral one subject...................................................... .25

Composition notebook .................................................75

Loose-leaf wide ruled................................................. .75

Graph paper ............................................................$2.00

Supplies:

Dividers ...................................................................75

½" Black binder. ......................................................$2.25

Paper folder.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Plastic folder. ..........................................................$ 1.00

Report covers... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Book cover .............................................................$2.25

Index cards 100 3x5 ruled............................................ .50

Stylus.................................................................. $2.00

Pencil pouch nylon ...................................................$1.25

Locker ladder (cash or check to: Casey PTSA) .................$20.00

Math:

Rulers................................................................... .25

Protractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5 0

Art:

Colored pencils ........................................................$1.00

Colored markers .......................................................$1.50

Crayons 24 count...................................................... .50

Glue stick............................................................... .50

Glue bottle ..............................................................$1.00

Scissors.................................................................$1.00

Art Sketch pad .........................................................$2.00

Misc.

Gym bag ............................................................... $5.00

Recorders .............................................................. $2.25

We carry cute and collectible keychains, erasers, bookmarks, and holiday items also.

Most everything is $1.00 or less.

Locks: Attention 5th Grade Parents/Guardians!

If your child did not get his/her lock set at orientation, they must pick up their locks at the Casey Main Office.

The 2-lock set is $10. Checks can be made to Casey PTSA. Cash is also accepted.

For security andforgotten lock combination purposes, use oflocks provided by Casey Middle School is

mandatory.

If you have any questions, please contact Ginny Hemmer at mvstout@hotmail.com.

Thank you!

Casey PTSA

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Turn Markers Into Energy!

Dear Parents,

We have two ongoing recycling programs at Casey Middle School. One is done in conjunction with Crayola and the other is with Nike/Converses.

The first program is called Crayola ColorCycle. With this program you and your child(ren) can collect used, ready to be discarded markers. The markers will be sent to a facility where they will be converted into clean fuel. This fuel can be used to power vehicles, heat homes, cook meals and more!

The other program is called Nike Grind. In this program, you and your child(ren) can collect used, ready to be discarded sneakers. The sneakers are sent to a facility where they are separated into three parts and ground into small segments. The resulting product will be used in playgrounds, track surfaces, tennis and basketball courts, equestrian surfacing material, and architectural structures all over the world.

Please help support our efforts by saving and encouraging your children to save used markers and ready to be discarded sneakers. ALL brands of markers and sneakers are accepted. A clear plastic Drop-off box will be located in the school's entryway for you and your child(ren) to deposit the markers and a tan trash can with a swing lid will be there for the shoes. The containers will be there throughout the year (including the summer), so feel free to recycle your markers and sneakers at any time.

Thank you in advance for participating! With the help of parents and students like you, we can keep tons of plastic and sneakers out of landfills each year.

Sincerely,

Ginny Hemmer, Casey PTSA

Learn more at http://www.crayola.com/colorcycle Learn more at http:// www.nikegrind.com

Nike Grind. Invent Better.

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Wllllammlle Music Eoost.en. Inc. Membership & Volunteer Form

Williamsville Music Boosters invites you to help support music in our schools and support the important life skills that music education develops in our students.

Some of the things that Music Boosters sponsor include: • Music field trips • Guest artists • District festivals • Grants I scholarships • Summer music program • Music activities

Your donation will provide enrichment opportunities and music resources for students in grades K-12, which extend the Music Department budget. By joining Music Boosters you join a district-wide group of interested and enthused parents and teachers dedicated to supporting music and music education in the district. Your donation is tax deductible.

To join, fill out and return this form, or join online at www.williamsvillemusicboosters.com

Name: Phone: I Date:

Address (street, city, zip): E-mail: (will ONL y be used for sending news about district m usic events)

School Band / Orchestra I Child's Full Name: Teacher(s) (for Heim, please specify middle or. elem) Chorus / other

j I want to support Williamsville Music Boosters by becoming a member (Family membership). $10 1

Joining the CRESCENDO CLUB (Includes a Family Membership) Your name & level will be listed in District Festival programs. District Festival programs go to print several weeks prior to each festival. To be listed in ALL District Festival programs please donate by October 1st • After that date, new donors will be listed in remaining festival programs (not yet gone to print).

Please print below how you would like your name listed in District Festival programs. If you would like to remain anonymous, please indicate as such .

Name to list in program·

I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB -ANDANTE LEVEL I $30 - $59 I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB -ALLEGRO LEVEL All Crescendo

Club levels $60 - $99

I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB - CONDUCTOR'S CIRCLE LEVEL include membership $100 - $199

I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB - FORTISSIMO LEVEL automatically $200 - $299

I would like to join the CRESCENDO CLUB - VIRTUOSO LEVEL I $300 +

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BY MAIL: Please send completed form & check to: Williamsville Music Boosters, Inc. 105 Casey Road, East Amherst, NY 14051 Attn: Michael Russo

NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY SCHOLARSHIPS, MEMBERSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 1'1•

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About the Williamsville Music Boosters

We are fortunate to have an outstanding music program in the Williamsville School District. The District has been recognized ten times as being one of the top music education programs in the country. The quality of the music program is the result of the dedication and hard work of our music educators, our parents, our students and the long standing recognition by the District that education in music is vital to the overall development of our students.

Williamsville Music Boosters is proud to support this excellent program by providing support for special music enrichment projects for students in the district, such as:

• Hosting renowned guest conductors and clinicians who work directly with music students • Commissioning of new music works by distinguished composers • Supporting elementary field trips to see the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra • Sponsoring of other music events that go beyond students' classroom experience

Additionally, Music Boosters provides: • Financial support for students who attend regional and national events* • College scholarships for district students pursuing college music programs after high school

graduation* • Sponsorship of the Williamsville Summer Music Program

*Note that some programs provided by the Boosters require family membership in the Williamsville Music Boosters

Through your membership, Williamsville Music Boosters invites you to support music in our schools, and the important life skills that music education develops in our students. You can find an application on the reverse side of this page, at most concerts, or online at the Williamsville Music Boosters website, www.williamsvillemusicboosters.com.

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