Middle School Newsletter
March 2022
From the Principal:
Dear Parents,
The Middle School is full of activity, opportunity and advancement beyond the classroom.
There are a variety of clubs that students are active in all year long, including: Yearbook Club; Running Club; Cooking Club; Volunteer Club; International Club; and Student Association.
We also have activities throughout the year that include: Ski Club; Spelling Bee; Masterminds; Odyssey of the Mind. Many of these activities are available to all Middle School students.
We are preparing for student’s participation in spring sports, including track, softball and baseball.
Other activities at the Middle School include:
- Students participated in the oral round of the spelling bee after qualifying in the written round. Two finalists will go onto the regional competition in Geneva.
- PRIDE Spirit Week(s) are being planned for the spring, focusing on positive attributes and having fun.
- The MS has been holding daily “Community Forums” where all students begin their day with peers. The focus is on the MS being a true community, built on personal and social responsibility (PRIDE behavior).
- Highlight Academic Achievement and Students of the Month.
- All Middle School students have participated in pro social skills lessons with an instructor from Delphi.
- Students at all grade levels have participated in PRIDE events, including: Mega Playground, Harvest Festival and Spirit Week activities.
- Our Student Leadership Committee (8th grade students supporting our 5th grade students) is planning a board game night.
- On February 1st Ms. Oliver and Mrs. Klemmer took nearly 40 students cross-county skiing after school.
- The entire Middle School faculty and student population will read “When Stars Are Scattered” beginning in March. There will be a number of activities associated with this book read.
We encourage students to participate in different activities along with their academic responsibilities and stay involved in all aspects of the school environment.
John E. Fulmer, Principal
Williamson Middle School
From the Assistant Principal:
Greetings from the Assistant Principal,
As a district, and as a building we strive to foster connectedness amongst our students. The positive connection between staff and students can make the academic challenges students face much easier. Students who have a positive relationship with their teachers and counselors report a stronger sense of belonging.
One of the ways the Middle School builds the sense of connectedness is to offer a variety of extracurricular and after school activities. This allows our young people to demonstrate a talent or interest beyond the classroom setting. Our students can develop that sense of community and belonging when working with peers and staff who share similar interests. They also get to see the adults in a different venue than the classroom.
Please encourage your child to participate in the wide variety of activities available in the Middle School. There are academic, athletic and service opportunities in which students can participate. Cooking Club, MasterMinds and Odyssey of the Mind are perennial popular favorites. Art Club and spring sports also offer students the option to participate and succeed in their interests.
As always, it is important to the Middle School to make this time of life an opportunity for self discovery and growth.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email or call at (315) 589-9665.
Kathryn Taylor
Middle School Assistant Principal
MARCH CALENDAR
MARCH LUNCH MENU
Student of the Month for February 2022
Lily Crawford - Demonstrating all PRIDE attributes!
Benjamin Wagner - Demonstrating all PRIDE attributes!
Mia Nyrady - Demonstrating all PRIDE attributes!
JaeCia Bourne - Demonstrating all PRIDE attributes!
6th Grade
Dylan Zwierlein - Exhibiting PRIDE behaviors this month!
Natalie Giglio - Exhibiting PRIDE behaviors this month!
Rowan Doser - Exhibiting PRIDE behaviors this month!
7th Grade
Nathaniel Porchea Jr - All PRIDE attributes!
Sophia Barnhart - Improvement
Ruth Gasparri - All PRIDE attributes!
Marshall Dysinger - All PRIDE attributes!
Andrew Robinson - All PRIDE attributes!
8th Grade
Lukas Ryan - All PRIDE attributes!
Ryne Hoody - All PRIDE attributes!
Courtney Comstock - All PRIDE attributes!
Molly Verbridge - Showing stamina throughout her day!
YEARBOOK
District Communication
WILLIAMSON PTSA NEWS!
Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WilliamsonCSDPTSA OR click “PTSA” in the left-hand column at www.williamsoncentral.org
NEXT MEETING
Attend our next meeting on Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Library.
DISTRICT APPROVAL for VOLUNTEERING
Interested in helping with an event during the school year? Just complete an application to become a district-approved volunteer (unless you have been approved during a previous school year - then you’re all set!). There is a notary at the District Office who can assist you with finalizing your application - just call ahead (315-589-9661) to make sure the notary will be on-site when you plan to stop in! And don’t forget to bring your ID! It’s a quick process with years of payoff in being a part of your child’s school experiences.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 18th - Superintendent Conference Day (no school)
Box Tops are changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. To get started, download the Box Tops for Education app onto your mobile device. It’s a free app! Create a new account or sign into your existing account. The app will guide through each step from there. No more clipping! Just scan your receipts!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
If you are interested in keeping up on PTSA happenings and volunteer opportunities but can’t always attend meetings, please get in touch with us on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/WilliamsonCSDPTSA) or by e-mailing any of our officers (contact info below). Join us in continuing the tradition of commitment and service our PTSA has provided to our district’s students!
PTSA IS LOOKING FOR THEIR NEXT VICE PRESIDENT!
Do you enjoy organizing events?
Are you a team player?
Do you like working with a group that raises money for your school through fundraising?
If so - you should join our team!!!
If you are interested in becoming the next VP - please reach out to us at Williamsoncsd.ptsa@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP
We are collecting PTSA membership renewals and new memberships!
Becoming a member is a very simple and quick way to support programming for our students! Download the Membership Brochure form from the PTSA page on the district website (click Community > PTSA at www.williamsoncentral.org).
DID YOU KNOW?
Amazon.com now helps raise money for our schools? Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. To get started, sign in to
smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your
Charity from the options at the bottom of the page.
Select a new charitable organization to support. Type in PTA New York Congress. Enter the code 07-217 and select WSPTSA. .5% of your purchase will automatically go towards the Williamson PTSA. It’s that easy!
REACH OUT TO US
President: Rachel Higbee
Vice President: VACANT
Treasurer: Stephen Adams
Secretary: Jen Manahan
Williamson Recreation Committee News!
Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activities, including employment, as is required by Title IX. Furthermore, Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability in admissions, participation or employment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be directed to the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights of the Department of Education or to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn Avery, who can be reached at Williamson Central School District, 5891 Route 21, P.O. Box 900, Williamson, NY 14589, via email at kavery@williamsoncentral.org, or via telephone at (315) 589-9661.