Principal's Newsletter
4/10/2020
Greetings Everyone,
As you have most likely read from Superintendent Gumina, next week he will be sharing what Phase II will be during this time period for student learning.
Over the coming weeks we may learn that our end of the year plans change from what we thought they were back in the fall. Please know that we are working hard to keep as many school events in tact as we possibly can. They may look a little different, but the accomplishments of our students will not go unnoticed.
Current timeline for the next few weeks:
4/13 - 4/17 = Communication/Implementation of Phase II (new learning forthcoming)
Please contact me if you have any questions at paul_benz@webstercsd.org or on my cell at 217-3167. #weareallinthistogether
Take care, keep washing hands and practicing social distancing,
Paul Benz
Principal
Next week we will release our Outstanding Senior from the Class of 2020!
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Link Crew
Link Crew is accepting APPLICATIONS (through May 1) for new leaders for the 2020-21 school year!
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION - APRIL, 2020
March 26, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Dear OneWebster Families,
We are like much of the rest of the world; trying to anticipate what might happen next, how to best take care of our students and families, and digesting the news cycle that is now reduced to a single hour.
We expect guidance from the state and all affiliated organizations at any time. There are so many simultaneous priorities, it isn’t possible to disentangle the Governor’s office from the Monroe County Health Department, or the federal government from the State Education department. Local superintendents in daily Zoom conferences allow county leadership to share, inform, and support one another. All are working tirelessly to answer questions about the remainder of the school year: Regents exams, Budget and Board of Election votes, and the myriad of functions that when disrupted require our most brilliant and competent leaders to devise solutions.
Social media has never been more critical in maintaining our connections to one another. We wholeheartedly applaud teachers and staff and their creativity in reaching our students. The efforts on behalf of all staff to provide meals, security and instruction may well result in a new and deepened respect for the employees of OneWebster district by the very students who we all serve. We know they wish for “normal” again.
Our collective essential skills are being developed whether we are cognizant or not:
· Resilience – The challenges faced by our entire community encourage us to emerge stronger and aspire to be better.
· Perseverance – The satisfaction of not giving up despite unknown and changing obstacles will provide rewards we do not yet know.
· Collaboration – Truly working together to find solutions to a challenge we have never faced before creates bonds and connections that matter.
· Integrity – We know that in times of difficulty our truest selves are tested; our words and our beliefs will allow us to be proud of how we handle our responsibilities.
· Time Management – Parents who are now tasked with home schooling in addition to the pressures of working from home, or not being able to work at all, have incredible expectations before them, and await a return to normal routines and jobs.
· Self-Management – For students planning their day, the need to balance online schoolwork and tasks, an appropriate amount of screen time and hopefully time to be outdoors can help them cope.
· Communication – The ability of everyone to express thoughts and emotions with respect and kindness will aid immensely because we really are all in this together.
Try to monitor news intake so it doesn’t overwhelm, especially before bed. Sleep is most essential to our health and all the worries and concerns may make it difficult to fall asleep. Instead read a book, listen to some music, meditate or write in a journal; you need to be physically and mentally healthy before you can help others.
Of utmost importance is stemming the community spread of COVID-19; it requires all of us to take part. Please continue to adhere to the precautions that, if heeded, will help us resume our lives more than anything else possibly can.
Sincerely,
Tammy Gurowski
Linda Dioguardi
Mike Alt
Sue Casey
Maria RIgillo
Janis Strege
Mike Suffoletto
For additional information, please visit Webster CSD’s Coronavirus Info web page.
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Stay connected with Schroeder High School
Email: paul_benz@webstercsd.org
Website: https://www.websterschools.org/schroeder
Location: 875 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, USA
Phone: (585)670-5000
Twitter: @SchroederHS