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West Valley Central School District Newsletter 1 January 2018

School and Community Working Together

Vol. 23 No. 5

January 2018

FIRST Lego League

The journey began in September and ended on

November 18th at the Lego League Competition. This

year’s theme was Hydro Dynamics, which explored all

things water. Our teams researched world water issues

and developed solutions to two of these issues, water conservation and

unsafe drinking water. The teams also worked on coding robots to meet different challenges at

the Lego League Competition. The teams had the opportunity to discuss water issues in

Uganda with James Harrington of the Ugandan Water Project. We Skyped with Mr. Harrington

and learned about how our solutions could help people that don’t have access to clean water or

enough water. The students did an awesome job working together and developing solutions to

different water issues in the world. The students did an excellent job on competition day

explaining their projects and completing the challenges.

We even had Ronnie DuFrane win the limbo competition!!!


A Note from the Board of Education President:

During the summer of 2017, the BOE voted to sponsor a pre-annexation study to determine

the feasibility of West Valley remaining autonomous or joining with either Ellicottville or

Springville Griffith Institute. A Request for Proposals was issued and two proposals were

returned in early fall. A stipulation of the RFP was that the West Valley District would fund the

study, as it is the Board who wants the information. The Board interviewed the firm of Castallo

and Silky LLC on 10-26-17 and subsequently chose them to conduct the outlined study for the

amount of $18,000. The quote on the other proposal was $27,500. Castallo and Silky were

chosen as they were more responsive to the District’s RFP.

Eric Lawton, Superintendent sent letters to the Superintendents of Ellicottville and

Springville Griffith Institute asking if they would be willing to provide information when

asked, by the consultants. Also included in the letter was a list of the information needed for

pre-merger feasibility study. Kim Moritz, Superintendent of Springville stated that they would

provide whatever is needed. Bob Miller, Superintendent of Ellicottville wanted to discuss the

RFP with his board.

An email was received from Bob Miller to Eric Lawton stating that they had no interest

in pursuing an annexation. However, Bob Miller also stated that he was willing to meet with

West Valley’s and Ellicottville’s Board leadership, as well as West Valley’s Superintendent to

listen to our thoughts about the pre-annexation study and why we are conducting it. This

meeting took place and Ellicottville discussed it at their December 5th board meeting.

Ellicottville board members are in agreement with providing a limited amount of information

provided the District pay their employees to gather the information. Our District is declining

this offer, as it is not in accordance with IRS regulations.

At the December 11th Board meeting the West Valley Board of Education discussed the

desire to continue with the pre-annexation study. The board asked Eric Lawton to contact Dr.

William Silky with the suggestion that his firm pay the Ellicottville school employees. Dr.

Silky indicated that this would not be appropriate practice for his firm. He suggested we could

investigate gathering data, without Ellicottville’s involvement, to review the financial impact of

an annexation by Ellicottville. As of this writing, the Board of Education’s plan is to have the

study completed by March 2018. The next Board of Education meeting is January 8, 2018. We

will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.

Attention Community Members:

If you would like to receive automated calls from WVCS for any of the reasons listed below,

please either fill out and return the form to Mrs. Dana Westfall or call her at 942-3100 ext.

4111 to be added to the system. Please mark which calls you would like to receive. Thank you.

Name: _______________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________

*If a cell phone, please indicate if you would like voice or text messages.

BOE Meetings and Information

Changes/Updates to Scheduled Events

All information that goes out to student homes


And a Happy New Year! It is that magical time when we have a whole new year to

plan. New Year’s resolutions are a plan to do better and to be better in 2018. That can take on

many forms. We can be more fastidious, healthier, and be kinder.

As we move into a new year, we are constantly trying to provide a wide variety of

opportunities for our students. This past year we included two running programs for our

younger students that both concluded with a 5 k run. We are competing in chess matches with

other school districts, our musicians have the opportunity to accompany the chorus in

performances and our band students have performed at the highest levels. The students in our

CTE programs are being exposed to amazing hands on experiences with electron microscopes

and the most current machines and tools that are being used in industry today. We provide

mentoring afterschool and competitive academics along with 56 college credits taught by our

own faculty. We will continue to offer programs to meet the needs of our students.

I usually plan on being healthier and setting some fitness goals for the year. This year I

am going to be more serious about that. With a reunion coming up this summer, I have set a

goal to lose 2 pounds by July. I feel this is obtainable if I just keep moving. A body at rest

tends to remain at rest and a body in motion tends to remain in motion, so I better keep moving.

This past year our country seemed to have a great deal of political tension. Many people

have been expressing frustration, fear, and unhappiness. The best way to be part of the solution

is to be kind. You don’t have to agree with someone to be respectful. Being kind to someone is

its own reward. I always remind students that the golden rule is to treat others the way you

want to be treated. It does not mean treat others the way they treat you. Even if someone is not

nice to you, be kind, be polite, and be respectful. That is a resolution that will make our world a

better place.

I wish you all a happy, healthy and kind new year.

Superintendent’s Corner

January 2018

Mr. Eric Lawton

TOPS in Education

At TOPS Friendly Markets, we are committed to helping

the communities we serve. Schools are a big part of those communities. That's why we are

excited to bring you TOPS in Education, a program that makes it easier to get additional

money for school improvements and programs. TOPS contributes up to 5% of your purchase

to the school(s) you have chosen. The more you shop, the higher percentage we donate!

Here's how it works: Whether you are new to this program or cur rently

participating, you need to register your bonus card every new school year at

TopsMarkets.com/Education and follow the prompts.


I would like to wish the West Valley community a Happy New Year! We are fast

approaching the mid-point of the school year as our second quarter marking period will end on

Thursday, January 25th. Many of our students will continue preparing for the administration of

January Regents exams. This year we will again have the opportunity for our 11th grade

students to take the Common Core English exam in January. This provides our students an

additional opportunity to meet this graduation requirement.

Through the month of January, our students will have many opportunities to have solid

educational experiences. Our 10th grade students will attend a tour at Ellicottville CTE center

on January 19th, as this will help them decide their course selections for next school year. A

selected group of 7th grade students will be attending an annual Middle School Leadership

seminar on January 18th at the Dresser Rand Challenger Center.

Our music students will participate in the Cattaraugus County Music Teacher’s

Association Solo Fest the weekend of January 26th . Fourth and fifth grade students will attend

a performance at Arcade Elementary titled Freedom Train on January 19th. Additionally, on

January 19th our PTO will sponsor a “Fun Night” for students in grades PK-5 from 6:00pm to

7:30pm. Finally, on January 26th we will have our 3rd Superintendent Conference day and

there will be no school for students.

Principal’s Corner

January 2018

Mr. Daniel Amodeo

Emergency School Closings

West Valley Central School District uses the Blackboard Connect system to send an

automated message regarding school closings and cancellations of activities. The message

will be sent to your household phone number and to the emergency contacts that you listed at

the beginning of this school year. If this information has changed or you would like to verify

what is on file, please call Dana Westfall at 942-3293 extension 4111. The District also

contacts the following radio and television stations:

Channel 2, 4, 7 WPIG 95.7 FM WYRK 106.5 FM

WBEN 930 AM WSPQ 1330 AM


*** Last business day on which BOE can adopt a budget-Tuesday, April 23, 2018

(must be adopted 21 days before prior to date of annual meeting)

December 11,

2017

Budget Development Calendar presented to Board of Education for adoption

January 8, 2018 Requisitions forms distributed to staff

January 8-

February 28, 2018

Development of building level budget

February 12, 2018 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM – Preliminary Budget Review and Update

February 28, 2018 Requisition forms due to Business Office

March 1, 2018 Property Tax Cap Submission due to the NYS Comptroller’s Office

March 12, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 PM – Budget Review and Update

March 19, 2018 Petitions available for Board of Education Candidates from District Clerk

March 31, 2018 1st Publication of Legal Notice for Budget Hearing, Vote, and Election

(Subsequent publications on April 14th, April 28th and May 12th)

(1st Publication occurs at least 45 days before annual meeting, no sooner

than 49 days before annual meeting)

April 16, 2018 Board candidate petitions due to District Clerk by 5:00 pm

(Not less than 30 days before annual meeting)

April 17, 2018 BOE Meeting 7:00 PM – Final Budget review, Adoption of 2018-2019

Budget & Property Tax Report Card/Adoption of BOCES Admin Budget

April 18, 2018 Submission of Property Tax Report Card to SED (by the end of the business day

following budget adoption/no less than 21 days prior to annual meeting)

Submission of Property Tax Report Card to local newspaper

May 1-May 15 Copies of the budget must be available to the residents upon request

(during the 14 days before the vote and on the day of the vote)

May 3, 2018 Voter Registration Day 3:00 -7:00 pm, school foyer

(no more than 14 days, nor less than 5 days before annual meeting)

May 7, 2018 Annual Budget Hearing 7:00 PM Auditorium

(7 to 14 days prior to annual meeting)/BOE Meeting following hearing

May 8, 2018 Budget Notice mailed to district residents (at least 6 days prior to annual meeting)

May 15, 2018 Annual Budget vote and Board of Education Election from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(3rd Tuesday in May)/ BOE Meeting 8:00 p.m.

West Valley Central Schools 2018-2019 Budget Development Calendar


2018 Yearbook

The 2018 Vallian Yearbook is now on sale.

The last day to order a yearbook is March 1, 2018

Only a few extras will be ordered—Get yours now!

The cost of this year’s FULL COLOR yearbook is $50.00. A deposit of $25.00

will hold your yearbook. The final payment of $25.00 will be due March 1, 2018.

Name________________________ Date Ordered _______________

Homeroom teacher_______________________ Amount paid _______________

*Make checks payable to WVCS Yearbook. Orders should be given to Mrs. Mumbach or Mrs. Kazmierczak

St John’s of West Valley is sponsoring a CLOTHES CLOSET for the community of

West Valley.

Open every Wednesday from 1-4pm or by appointment.

The clothes closet is accepting gently worn and clean donations.

Fall/Winter clothing, shoes, baby clothes, blankets, and bedding are greatly needed.

At this time, we cannot accept any spring/summer clothing.

Please call: Jacque Conrad at 942-3836

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

West Valley Food Pantry

The pantry is located at the Ashford Town Barns on Fox Valley Road.

It serves the families of the Town of Ashford and the West Valley School District.

If West Valley Central School closes due to inclement weather, the food pantry will

close.

It is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 1-4pm.

For emergency needs, call Kris Aldrow at 942-6690 or Corky Miller at 716-257-3651.

Donations are always welcome.

The following items are regularly needed; juice, cereal, macaroni, toilet paper and

paper towels.

Please cut Box Tops and

send in with your child.

He/she can give them to

homeroom teachers.

http://www.wvalley.wnyric.org/wvalley


Yearbook Personal Ads

Place a personal ad in the yearbook for one of our seniors!

These ads can include pictures and text, or just text. The can be hand written or emailed. All

work will be recreated AS IT WAS WRITTEN. Photos may be digital or actual photos. If a

photo is scanned please make sure the resolution is at least 300dpi. Making your ad is simple.

Just fill out the form, include any pictures you'd like us to use, and attach payment. Return this

form along with your pictures, to the office or to Mrs. Mumbach or Mrs. Kazmierczak by

February 15, 2018. Ad size may limit space.

Prices: ½ page (8 ½" x 5 ½ ") $50.00 ¼ page (4 ¼ " X 5 ½") $35.00

Name______________________________________ Phone Number___________________________

Number of Photos included for this Ad______ (please put your name on the back of all photos)

Text wanted in the ad: (ie,“We love you Suzy! ) Write it below or attach a typed version or email to

[email protected]

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Payment options:

Bring your payment with this form to the front office in an envelope with your name on it,

Send it with your student to be given to Mrs. Mumback/Mrs. Kazmierczak

Mail it to WVCS 5359 School St. West Valley, NY 14171 ATTN: J. Mumbach (checks payable to

WVCS Yearbook)

Type of ad (i.e., full page ad) _____________________________ Amt: Price

Paid_________________

_____ Cash $________

_____ Check $________ Check #_________

**Please do not create your own ad-it may not be

compatible with our software.


High School- Rodney Boberg

Elementary- Olivia Harmony

A Free Yearbook is theirs!!!

Witter Davis Furniture

Lowe's

Holiday Valley

Sheret Jewelers

Lulu Belle's Gifts

Main Street Pizza

S&S Taxidermy

Springville Health & Fitness

Landpro Equipment

Events by Jess

Maresware

Julie's Pizzeria

Nails Studio and Spa

Bond's Meats

Ford Bros. Meats

Upstate Niagara Inc.

Buffalo Vapor Lounge

Main St. Winery

Main St. Grille

McDonald's

Taylor Erlandson in PreK and her chickens!

The Class of 2018 would like to thank all

who contributed to the success of their

Breakfast with Santa!


A Unique Fundraising Event Just For You!

Get your tickets for the WVCS Night at the Sabres on Feb 1 vs. Florida Panthers and the

WVCS Night at the Bandits Feb 24 vs. Rochester.

Enjoy a night out with your friends and family while you support the WVCS Class of 2021.

When you buy your tickets through this website, we get $5 per ticket!

Everyone is welcome! We have 100 tickets reserved, but they will go quickly! (Be sure to

note that everyone is responsible for their own transportation to the games.)

Wouldn’t this be a great Christmas gift for someone you know?

USE THIS WEBSITE to purchase your tickets:

Sabres Link: https://groupmatics.events/event/Westvalley

Bandits Link: https://groupmatics.events/s/other/Westvalley2

The HeARTbeat of West Valley

Some exciting things happening in the art department. This month we just show cased several

of our elementary students in the juried art exhibition, held at Regina Quick Arts Center at

Saint Bonaventure University. The students that were picked for their exemplary work were

Elena Belz, Finley Ford-Grover, Malachi Hickey, Kara Troutman, Mathew Kneis Isabella

Mitchell, Olivia Harmony, Brendon Ghani, Magdalena Parish, Jack Tharnish, Eve Niesyty

and Isabella Gibson. The opening ceremony was held on November 28th and was display for

the month of December.

The artist of the month is Kara Troutman in 3rd grade. She is a hard worker and

enjoys drawing and painting. She loves the color pink and enjoys playing outside. Her

favorite subject is art and hopes to become a dentist when she grows up.

https://groupmatics.events/s/other/Westvalley2


Elementary Art Show

Congratulations to the following students, Ronnie DuFrane (0) Kyree Meppen (0)

Carson Finn (6) Payton Ehnes (4) Dylan Tucker (4) Cole Holstein (4) Olivia Harmony

(4) Kaiden Troutman (4) Magdalena Parish (5) Brendan Ghani (4) Delia Shoup (1)

Julienna Robbins (1) Abby Tucker (1) Amir McCarty-Zachary (1) Liam O’Connell (1)

and Presley Soderlund (4). Their artwork has been chosen to be exhibited in the

annual Elementary Art Juried Exhibition at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at

St. Bonaventure University. A panel of judges chose the top work in our region. The

opening was held Tuesday November 27 with a reception in the atrium of the Regina A.

Quick Center for the Arts. This show will be on display until January 10th 2017.


Community Library

Did you know that West Valley’s School Library is open

to the community?

The library is open every Wednesday evening 6:00-7:30 PM.

Community members can check out books and movies, use the computers,

or explore our Makerspace.

PENN-YORK COLLEGE NIGHT 2018

Interested in finding the college that best meets your needs? Then all sophomores

and juniors and their families should plan on attending the Penn-York College

Night at Saint Bonaventure University in the Richter Center on Tuesday, March

20, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This is an opportunity to speak with

admissions representatives from over 110 colleges, and attend financial aid

presentations. There will be representation from four-year colleges and

universities, community colleges, business schools, technical schools, and

military academies. Information will be available in the Guidance Office soon.

There is NO cost for this event. Transportation for the students will be provided

with chaperones.

OSMOs invade Pre-K

Pre-K recently received 4 OSMO kits. OSMO is an iPad accessory that

brings real-world gameplay to the tablet. Children as young as four are

learning how to code, brainstorm, and solve problems using apps

created by OSMO. In addition to OSMO, we use other devices to help

us code, map out and

measure a path for

our little BOTS (such

as Code-a-pillar).


AUDITIONS!

Monday (1/8), Tuesday (1/9), Thursday (1/11), Friday (1/12)

Please sign up for an audition time, and pick up an audition form outside Mr.

Cole’s room.

There is no late bus on Friday, so make sure you have a ride if you sign up for a

Friday audition.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Memorized monologue – from any dramatic production - between 30-60 seconds

2 songs: 16 bars from each (chorus) contrasting styles

Cold reading – will be provided for you at the audition

Vocalize with Mr. Cole to show range

You are auditioning to be a part of the WV school musical.

If chosen, you will be assigned a role that best suits your skills, and the

needs of the production overall.

‘There are no small parts, only small actors…’

Please only audition if you are willing to play ANY role.


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CS

Pre

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4

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Lun

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ent

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meal

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ay a

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nece

ssar

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ach

ieve

ment

. Childre

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who

eat

bre

akfa

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t sc

hoo

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Sco

re b

ett

er

on

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tand

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est

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th I

ssue

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ett

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in C

lass

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n

Pre-p

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or y

our

child’s

lu

nches.

Mak

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heck

s pa

yable

to

West

Val

ley

Cent

ral S

choo

l or

pay

on

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e a

t m

ysch

ool-

buc

ks.c

om

Pl

ease

mak

e b

reak

fast

a

man

dat

ory

part

of

You

r day

. Pl

ease

rem

ember

that

if

you

are

appr

oved

for

fre

e or

red

uced

lun

ch, yo

u ar

e au

tom

atic

ally

app

rove

d f

or

bre

akfa

st a

s w

ell


West Valley Central School PO Box 290

West Valley, NY 14171

(716) 942-3100

Board of Education Stephen Kowalski, President

Kim Cizdziel, Vice-President

George Kazmierczak

Dawn Samborski

Teaseleman Jackson-McCarty

Timothy Ploetz

Administration Mr. Eric Lawton, Superintendent

Mr. Daniel Amodeo, Pre-K–12 Principal and

District Curriculum Coordinator

POSTAL PATRON LOCAL Or Current Resident

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 5

West Valley, NY

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Community Calendar January 2nd First day back for students January 3rd AYI softball practice - gym 6-8pm

January 7th Volleyball open gym 10am-noon

Westward Wizards basketball - gym 4-6pm

January 8th BOE meeting - library conference room 7pm

January 9th Financial Aid night - JCC Cutco Theater 6:30pm

Animal Presentation – aud 1-2:30pm

January 10th Red Cross Blood Drive - aud 9:30am – 2:30pm

AYI softball practice – gym 6-8pm

January 11th PTO meeting – library 7-8pm

ASVAB workshop – library 10:30-11:30am



January 15th Martin Luther King Day – No School

January 17th AYI softball practice – gym 6-8pm

January 19th PK-5th grade Fun Night - 6-7:30pm

Theatre Works 4th & 5th grades 9am-noon

January 21st Volleyball open gym 10am-noon


January 24th AYI softball practice - gym 6-8pm

January 26th Superintendent Conference Day – no students January 26th- 27th CCMTA Solo Festival Allegany/Limestone



January 31st AYI softball practice - gym 6-8pm

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