Spry Newsletter
January 31st.
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Upcoming Spry Events
Feb. 17-21 - Winter Recess - No School
Feb. 24 - 5th Grade Parent Orientation Night
Feb. 28 - Charity Basketball Game @ Spry
Mar. 6 - Drama Club Production
Mar. 7 - Drama Club Production
BOE visits the Spry Music Department
Announcements
- The Science Olympiad team will be meeting on Mondays and Thursday in January and February.·
Congratulations to Red House 8th grader Jacqueline Herrmann for winning the 2020 Spry National Geographic Geography Bee!!! The whole school wishes Jacqueline good luck as she now tries to qualify for the New York State Geo Bee in Albany this Spring!!! Congrats Jacqueline, Spry is proud of you!
February is Yoga Challenge month. Mrs. Gulino and Mrs. Curry are excited to see everyone’s pictures and participation in such a fun, awesome activity! Here is a video to motivate you to go out and do some yoga! Have a great Thursday everyone!
This reminder is for 6th grade students only. If you are scheduled to participate in the A-S-A-L contest for 6th graders, it will take place after school on Monday in room 302. Please remember to bring your charged chromebook, a calculator and be sure to have a ride home when you finish. Please see or email Mrs. Geisler if you have any questions or conflicts.
Attention all yearbook club members, we will be having our club picture taken on Monday, February 3rd at 12:15 sharp in the back of the library (past the tech lab). Please arrive on time because the picture will be taken right away. This will be the picture we use in the yearbook. Any questions let Mrs. Dickinson or Mrs. Paap know in 217.
Attention Builders Club! Our next meeting will be on February 4th, next Tuesday, after school in room 247. Hope to see you there!
February 2020 from the Board of Education
WHEN:DFCC Awarded $625K Grant to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse in Webster
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently announced an additional round of 42 new grants for its Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, bringing the number of total grants to more than 700 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. Among the 42 additional recipients is the Webster Health & Education Network: a Drug Free Community Coalition (WHEN: DFCC), one of only two second round grant recipients in New York State. The 42 additional grants announced in December 2019, combined with the 150 new grants announced in October 2019, represent a total Federal investment of approximately $24 million to new community coalitions alone in FY 2019.
WHEN:DFCC will receive $625,000 over the next five years in DFC grant funds to involve and engage its local community to prevent substance use among youth. WHEN:DFCC was established as the Webster Health and Education Network (WHEN) in 1995 by members of the Webster community and the Webster Central School District to link individuals and community groups in the promotion of healthy behaviors through awareness, education, and action. In 2016, WHEN established itself as a Drug Free Community Coalition, and joined Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America as WHEN:DFCC.
We congratulate WHEN:DFCC on receiving this grant and for the work its members continue to do on behalf of our young people.
From Frozen, Jr. to Red Hot Chicago, One Webster’s Musical Season is Here!
Our One Webster musical season will have toes tapping throughout the district beginning this month. First up is Willink Middle School’s production of Disney’s Frozen Jr. that takes the stage on Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the whole gang will certainly entertain appreciative audiences during this family-friendly production. Ticket information may be found on https://sites.google.com/webstercsd.org/wlnk-willnk-drama-club.
From the chilly setting of Frozen to the red hot jazz musical Chicago: High School Edition, Webster Schroeder Musicals’ cast is busily rehearsing for their production’s run featuring the Windy City from Thursday, February 6 through Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. nightly (plus a 2:00 p.m. matinee on February 8). The show is rated suitable for ages 13 and older. Be sure to get your tickets ($10-$15) by visiting websterschroedermusicals.com today.
Next up will be Spry Middle School’s presentation of Fiddler on the Roof on Friday, March 6 through Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. nightly with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Please note that Spry will hold its performances at the Willink Middle School cafetorium due to construction at Spry. Be sure to check websterschools.org for ticket information as it becomes available and additional details on all of the district’s musicals.
Finally, to finish out the season, the Webster Thomas Players will present the beloved classic, The Music Man, on Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28 nightly at 7:30 p.m. (plus a 2:00 p.m. matinee on March 28). Tickets are $12 and may be purchased by visiting www.websterthomasplayers.com. Hope to see you at all of these shows!
Stay Connected With Your Board of Education!
Thursday, February 6 - BOE Workshop - Fine Arts (5:30 p.m. – Webster Schroeder HS library)
Oak Tree Recognition
Award nominees must meet the following criteria:
* Currently teaching in a full-time position in Webster Central Schools
* Have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in Webster Central Schools
* Plan to continue to teach the next school year in, or retire from Webster Central Schools
* Be a member of both the Webster Central PTSA and the Webster Teachers' Association
Teacher nominees who meet these criteria will receive an Oak Tree Award Application and directions for completing the application process.
If you would like to nominate a teacher for this recognition click on the link:
Oak Tree Teacher Recognition Program
If you would like more information on this Recognition, visit the website at:
Mayor Warren Visits our 12:1 Program
YEARBOOK SALES
Yearbook Sales
Don't miss out - purchase your Spry 2019-2020 Yearbook online. Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to order yours today!