June 13, 2014 Wheatland-Chili Central Schools Electronic Newsletter (www.wheatland.k12.ny.us) Wheatland-Chili Wins 24 Challenge The Wheatland-Chili 24 Challenge Team won this year’s competition with Livonia. Representatives from fourth, fifth and sixth grade spent the last few weeks in final preparation for the 19 th annual competition. Families watched as students competed in three rounds of intense competition. Winners for the individual categories are: Highest Scoring Student Overall: Aaron Lund Highest Scoring Fourth-Grade Student: Will Gocher Highest Scoring Fifth-Grade Student: Josiah Sturgis Highest Scoring Sixth-Grade Student: Tylor Allen Congratulations to all team members on another win. Many thanks to Mrs. Matejcik for coordinating this event, Mrs. Broman for her help preparing the students, parents and staff members who volunteered to proctor the event, and all the fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade teachers for providing time for the students to practice. Additional thanks to the Wheatland- Chili PTA for providing T-shirts for the team members and the trophies for the winners. Harvard Alum Enlightens High School Students On May 15, WCHS Counseling Office welcomed Harvard Alum, Mr. Geoff Lister, to speak with students regarding the inner workings and steps to follow for applying to the prestigious institution. The seven students who attended the meeting were poised with questions and extended the thirty-minute visit to over an hour. As if they had been in a regular class, each took notes and was fully engaged in the on- going conversation. The Counseling Office hopes to have Mr. Lister back again next year, along with other college representatives from the community. Special thanks to Ms. Goodfellow for putting this event together for our students. Seniors Berl and McCormick Recognized The Monroe County Executive and Legislature, along with the Rochester- Monroe County Youth Board and Bureau, hosted the 2014 Legislative Awards on Thursday, June 5, 2014. These awards are presented to deserving individuals recognizing and celebrating their good character and commitment to community service. This year Wheatland-Chili seniors, Samantha Berl and Zachary McCormick, were presented with Young Citizens of the Year awards from the 12 th District Legislative President, Jeffrey R. Adair. They received certificates from both Mr. Adair and County Executive Maggie Brooks.
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June 13, 2014
Wheatland-Chili Central Schools Electronic Newsletter (www.wheatland.k12.ny.us)
Wheatland-Chili Wins 24 Challenge The Wheatland-Chili 24 Challenge Team won this year’s competition with Livonia. Representatives from fourth, fifth and sixth grade spent the last few weeks in final preparation for the 19th annual competition. Families watched as students competed in three rounds of intense competition. Winners for the individual categories are:
Congratulations to all team members on another win. Many thanks to Mrs. Matejcik for coordinating this event, Mrs. Broman for her help preparing the students, parents and staff members who volunteered to proctor the event, and all the fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade teachers for providing time for the students to practice. Additional thanks to the Wheatland-Chili PTA for providing T-shirts for the team members and the trophies for the winners.
Harvard Alum Enlightens High School Students
On May 15, WCHS Counseling Office welcomed Harvard Alum, Mr. Geoff Lister, to speak with students regarding the inner workings and steps to follow for applying to the prestigious institution. The seven
students who attended the meeting were poised with questions and extended the thirty-minute visit to over an hour. As if they had been in a regular class, each took notes and was fully engaged in the on-going conversation. The Counseling Office hopes to have Mr. Lister back again next year, along with other college representatives from the community. Special thanks to Ms. Goodfellow for putting this event together for our students.
Seniors Berl and McCormick Recognized The Monroe County Executive and Legislature, along with the Rochester-Monroe County Youth Board and Bureau, hosted the 2014 Legislative Awards on Thursday, June 5, 2014. These awards are presented to deserving individuals recognizing and celebrating their good character and commitment to community service. This year Wheatland-Chili seniors, Samantha Berl and Zachary McCormick, were presented with Young Citizens of the Year awards from the 12th District Legislative President, Jeffrey R. Adair. They received certificates from both Mr. Adair and County Executive Maggie Brooks.
Senior Transition Day a Success Once Again On May 22, the Senior class participated in the Seventh Annual Senior Transition Day, a day devoted to planning and preparing seniors for the upcoming transition into the world of work. Students rotate through a variety of seminars from presenters in the community. The topics ranged from Basic Auto Care and Money Talk: “What can I do Today?” to The Real College “Experience” and Healthy Relationships 101. After spending time in the morning sessions, the seniors attended a panel discussion with WCHS Alumni who shared their wisdom as older young adults. The day is capped off by a fitness community activity. This year the seniors picked SkyZone as their venue.
The ultimate goal is to provide enough fun and meaningful seminars so that everyone leaves with a greater understanding of the world and themselves.
As a District, we want students to be prepared to live, learn, work, and grow once they leave high school. Senior Transition Day is just one of the many ways that we are making connections with the community and building relationships with local colleges, businesses, and families. Congratulations to Mr. Glass who had the yearbook dedicated to him, which is traditionally announced on this day. Ms. Goodfellow does an awesome job organizing this event, and we appreciate her efforts.
Tom Elliott Earns Trip to Louisville
Wheatland-Chili sophomore, Tommy Elliott, was selected to attend the TRAnsportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) Program Bridge
Building Competition in Louisville, KY, from May 27-29. The TRAC Program was formed through collaboration between WEMOCO and the Department of Transportation (DOT). WEMOCO’s School-to-Work Liaison, Jeanine Gallina, was instrumental in the curriculum development and forming of the partnership with the DOT. In this joint venture, DOT has provided funding, teacher training, curriculum, and materials for use in the Math and Technology portions of the program. Tommy and his three-student team, The Bridgemasters, entered this competition through their WEMOCO
program. The goal was to develop a Cantilever through Truss Bridge that was tested for strength-to-weight ratio. This WEMOCO team competed against other TRAC student teams from across the country and was the only team to be selected for their design from all of New York State. They presented their design at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Spring Meeting in Louisville, KY. Although they did not win the competition, The Bridgemasters team was thrilled to be the NYS representatives. Tommy and one of his teammates hope to continue with the program and enter again next year.
Students Recite Pledge at Board Meeting
Three students from the High School led the community in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the Board of Education meeting held on June 9, 2014.
Student-Crafted Railings Unveiled at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Students from Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES unveiled two custom-made, handcrafted steel railings at the entrance to the WEMOCO Career and Technical Education building in Spencerport. The railings were created and installed by welding students in the BOCES 2 Engineering and Metal Fabrication program.
The steel railings feature large, round, precision-cut medallions representing logos from each of the twelve high schools within BOCES 2. The students spent the entire year working on the project, from initial concept design through plasma cutting, to making the final welds, to installation and unveiling. In addition to the permanent railings installed this week, each District was presented with a framed replica medallion created by BOCES 2 Carpentry students. BOCES 2 WEMOCO students joined teachers, administrators, and school board members at the unveiling.
WEMOCO Carpentry teacher, Pete Sharpe, presents the framed Wheatland-Chili medallion to Superintendent Deborah Leh.
Third Graders Learn About Butterflies
For the past 15 years, John MacRoy has been bringing his beautiful butterfly collection from around the world to share with the third-grade class. He covers the areas of natural science, geography, social sciences, and the humanities. He puts an emphasis on the fact that we are interdependent global communities. Mr. MacRoy takes the students on an adventure around the globe to compare their lifestyle to others. The third graders are then given an opportunity to view and examine a natural display, which is not open to the general population. He sets up exotic butterflies and creepy crawlies from all over the earth for the students to look at. He also encourages the students to appreciate their own natural understanding and look around to see what creatures they can find right in their backyard.
Fourth Graders Take a Trip Back in Time
On May 28, the fourth-grade students were delighted to take a field trip to the Genesee Country Museum and Village in Mumford. The students had a chance to tour the village, play some common games from colonial times,
and visit with four different experts in order to learn about historic trades. The students visited a tinsmith, quilter, weaver, and a spinner. After a picnic lunch, each group had a chance to try walking on stilts, rolling a hoop, playing skittles, and many other games from the 18th century. Thanks to a generous grant from Target, everyone was able to spend a wonderful day "back in time."
WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546
Phone: (585) 889.4500 Fax: (585) 889.6284
Board of Education Kim Snyder, President
Elizabeth VenVertloh, Vice President
Carol Davis James Musshafen
Tiffany Passmore Michelle Rocha
Carole Smith
Deborah Leh, Ed.D., Superintendent
View Past Editions of our Electronic Newsletter In an effort to reach more of our community members and parents, we are distributing copies of the newsletter at the Village and Town Halls, Libraries, and at local businesses. Past editions of our newsletter can be found by accessing the District website at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us and selecting the QUICK LINKS tab on the left-hand side of the page for the Electronic Newsletter.
Where Are Our Graduates?
If you are a Wheatland-Chili graduate and would like to share the story of your accomplishments and how WCCSD helped you achieve your success, please email [email protected] with
details. You may consider sharing the story of your military service, the college you attended and how it led to a successful career, how WEMOCO provided the foundation for your career choice, etc. Help us inspire our current Wheatland-Chili students by sharing your stories.
Reminder of Upcoming Dates
Storytelling Event at T. J. Connor—Friday, June 13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Grade 8 Bash at the Middle/High School—Friday, June 13, 2014 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Last Day of Classes for Middle/High School Students—Monday, June 16, 2014
Grade 5 Moving Up Day at T. J. Connor—Tuesday, June 24 at 9:30 a.m.
T. J. Connor Early Dismissal Days—Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, June 23-25, 2014 at 11:20 a.m.
Last Day of School for Students—Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Senior Recognition Night at High School Auditorium—Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Graduation at Roberts Wesleyan College—Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
