December Update
Greetings Fredonia Students and Families,
We hope this message finds you well and you are enjoying the winter season. We have just passed the 15-week mark of the 2023-24 school year. We once again wanted to say thank you to everyone who continues to give their time and energy to provide amazing opportunities for our students and families. All of the work across the district you see below represents our effort to reach our district mission of all individuals, both students and adults, becoming their greatest selves.
We also want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday as we spend time with family and friends. Be sure to find some time over the next week or so to relax and recharge as we look forward to a fantastic New Year.
Please know that your feedback is welcome at any time throughout the year. We are more than willing to discuss any questions, concerns, or ideas that might be on your mind. Feel free to reach out to any of our offices as needed.
Happy Holidays and enjoy our break. We will see you back here at school on January 3rd in 2024.
Respectfully,
Brad Zilliox
All State Music Festival
Senior Miriam LaBarr recently travelled to the NYSSMA All State Music Festival in Rochester where she she performed as an alto in the All-State Chorus.
NYSSMA, the New York State School Music Association, is the largest state affiliate of the National Association for Music Education. The All-State bands, chorus, orchestra and jazz ensembles are honors groups comprised of the top students from school music departments across the state. The 5 groups, comprised of approximately 600 student musicians, are directed by renowned guest conductors and perform on one of three concerts in the Eastman (Rochester) Theater and Innovations Theater during the annual NYSSMA Winter Conference in late November or early December each year. Rehearsals take place in Rochester, NY from Thursday through the Sunday concert during the conference.
Lucas Signs D-1 Commitment
Senior Jordan Lucas made her dream of playing Division 1 softball a reality on December 7th, signing with St. Bonaventure University. To read the entire feature click here: https://www.observertoday.com/sports/local-sports/2023/12/dream-to-reality/
Senior Owen Rush named Class C South Lineman of Year
Section VI Class C South coaches named Fredonia senior Owen Rush as Lineman of the Year. Joining Rush on the First-Team Offense for Fredonia was senior running back Sam Atzrott.
Fredonia senior wide receiver Jameson Quinn was named to the Second Team along with junior teammates Colin Crowell and Ian Storey.
2023 Polar Plunge
Congratulation to our students and school community for raising nearly $5500 to support local Special Olympics through the 2023 Buffalo Polar Plunge! Special thanks to Mrs. Tomaszewski, Mrs. Meli, and Mrs. Johnson for their time and leadership. Nicely done by all!
New Video Reading Series
Liz Gruber shares her excitement for reading everyday with her students as the district librarian. Now she's taking that excitement online with her Billie Book Talks series. This is something that she has wanted to do for a long time and now, with the help of Andy Wheelock, Technology Specialist, Gruber is thrilled that it has become a reality.
Check out the first episode below. More episodes will be posted throughout the year on the library's web page: https://www.fredonia.wnyric.org/o/fhs/page/library
Sounds of the Season
More that 870 students participated in performances this month during our winter concerts. Click below to listen to each concert in it's entirety,