Principal's Newsletter
02/28/2020
Greetings,
Thank you, Mr. Collins and remember: Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior!
A familiar face to Webster will return as an interim AP beginning next week. Mr. Vitale (alpha E-K) will rejoin us until we find Mr. Collins' replacement. Welcome, Mr. Vitale!
Till Next Week,
Paul
NAMI SUCCESS
$1500 was collectively raised for NAMI Rochester through our Warriors hockey event on the night of Tuesday, February 11.
If you weren’t at the event to see the boys hold up the “I FIGHT BECAUSE” signs, it was a powerful moment! (pictured below)
Thank you for the help and support in addressing the topic of mental health.
We are awesome together!
Schroeder RPYO Students Visited the Nation's Capital & played at the Kennedy Center over February Break!
EMCC Visitation Reschedule Day
They will hold the visitation on Friday, March 13th (Snow date will be March 20th).
EMCC will be closed to current students for the event, with the exception of students in their New Vision Medical Careers program at Rochester General Hospital and St. Ann’s Community.
Warriors Working to Change the World
How did you spend your February break...these Schroeder students went to El Salvador to spread some kindness.
Tarra L, Chloe B, Hope D, Emerson O, and Isabelle O with a few of our Salvadorian friends.
Schroeder PTSA - Warming Warriors
Schroeder PTSA is excited to surprise our warriors with hot cocoa as they arrive at school on Thursday, March 5th!
We would love to have you join us in this fun event!
Please click here to volunteer!
Counseling Center News
College visits coming to Schroeder:
March 5th - University of Tampa
March 9th - University of Pittsburgh
March 12th - University of Kentucky
Remember to sign-up for these visits through Naviance!
The ASVAB Test
The ASVAB Test - Friday, March 20th at Schroeder
11:00am - approximately 1:30pm
What is the ASVAB?
If you're serious about joining the military, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide and is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense.
Start now by taking our practice ASVAB tests. These tests will give you an idea of how you'll score, and identify areas that need improvement. Then use our suggested resources and ASVAB study guides to learn how to prepare for the ASVAB test.
** Stop into the Counseling Center to sign up to take this exam **
The Practice ACT Exam
SOPHOMORES ~ The Practice ACT Exam is coming up on Saturday, March 21st!! The exam will be held at Schroeder. Registration forms are available in the Counseling Center. The deadline for registering is Friday, March 6th.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
School Administrators Association of New York State, Region 11 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SAANYS Region 11 is proud to announce its annual College Scholarship Award Program. Graduating seniors are urged to write a 500 hundred-word essay on the following topic: "A School Administrator Who Has Made a Difference in My Life" The administrator must be a SAANYS member in order for the essay to be considered. Entrants may win up to a $1,500.00 college scholarship. Entries must provide an additional cover letter that includes the entrant's name, address, telephone number, high school name, and the name of the administrator written about. To be eligible all entries must be typed, double-spaced, with a font size of 12, with 1 inch margins, and received no later than March 1, 2020. The award presentation will take place at the Region 11 Annual Awards Ceremony to be held on April 23, 2020 at Midvale Country Club in Penfield at 5:00 pm. The scholarship winner and the administrator that was written about will be invited to attend for the presentation of the check. Please send entries, no later than March 1, 2020 to: David.richardson@greececsd.org or David Richardson 1790 Latta Road, Building C | Rochester, NY 14612 585-966-2826
Approval does not imply endorsement, but is a courtesy service to the community.
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MARCH - 2020
MARCH = MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS and YOUTH ART MONTH!
Every year, school districts throughout the nation celebrate our student artists and musicians by recognizing March as Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM) and Fine Arts Month. Webster CSD is no exception and invites you to join in the celebration by enjoying two musicals during the month of March. First up is 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. Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof Jr. are $7 each and can be bought online at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/37780.
Then, to wrap up MIOSM, 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.
Also be sure to visit www.websterschools.org for a detailed calendar listing of the MANY concerts throughout MIOSM, including the ever-popular Willink Middle School Parent/Student Band concert on Saturday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. You can also see plenty of amazing student artists’ work at Central PTSA’s Community Arts Day upcoming on Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Webster Schroeder High School. Enjoy the art, performances, and delicious food during this family-friendly One Webster event!
F.I.R.E. Meeting Dates Reminder; Community Invited to Join
Families Igniting Racial Equity (F.I.R.E.) began last spring with the goal to spread racial equity throughout our One Webster community. They look forward to continuing the great work that they have undertaken and welcome others to join!
The F.I.R.E. meeting schedule for the remainder of the school year is 6:30-8:00 p.m.:
Monday, March 2; location TBD.
Monday, March 30 in the multi-purpose room of the Webster Recreation Center at Chiyoda Drive.
Monday, May 4; location TBD.
Monday, June 15 in the multi-purpose room of the Webster Recreation Center at Chiyoda Drive.
Save the dates! For further information about F.I.R.E., please email wcsdequity@webstercsd.org.
Stay Connected With Your Board of Education!
Thursday, March 5 - BOE Workshop - Budget Meeting (Building/Department Budgets) (6:30 p.m. – Webster Schroeder HS library)
Thursday, March 12 - BOE Regular Meeting - Strategic Planning (6:30 p.m. – Webster Schroeder HS library - *Elementary Reading moved to March 26)
Thursday, March 19 - BOE Workshop - Budget Meeting (Staffing); Mental Health (6:30 p.m. – Webster Schroeder HS library)
Thursday, March 26 - BOE Workshop - ELA and Elementary Reading (6:30 p.m. – Webster Schroeder HS library)