Middle School Newsletter
May 2022
From the Principal:
Dear Parents,
The warm weather is finally upon us and along with that a number of things change with our students. The skateboards and bicycles have come back out. Also, an increased number of students are walking to and from school.
The school district presently allows bicycles and skateboards to be ridden to and from school but ask that students adhere to certain safety standards. Students under 14 years old need to wear helmets at all times and all students need to stay off the steps and the loading dock. The steps are a particular concern, not only for how dangerous they are to ride down, but the concrete and marble can wear down. We are also asking that skateboarders stay out of the road as well for safety reasons.
Being in the center of town we realize the Middle School building is an accessible and safe place to be with friends. At times there are large groups of students around the building, after hours, waiting for rides or hanging out with friends. We want to remind parents and students that the end of the school day at the Middle School is 2:55 pm and we ask that informal activities on school grounds take place after that time. As parents, please be aware that we cannot directly supervise these groups after hours and ask that you check in with your child.
Please remind your children to stay focused on their schoolwork through the end of the academic year.
We sincerely want our school to be a place where the youth in the community want to be. With your support we will assure that it will always be safe and enjoyable.
John E. Fulmer, Principal
Williamson Middle School
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From the Assistant Principal:
Greetings from the Assistant Principal,
The end of the year is a busy time for the Middle School. We have many upcoming events. As I write this, our 5th graders are preparing for a Dance Party with our 8th grade Student Leadership Committee! Today, all of our grade levels got an opportunity to participate in Mega Playground. This is one of the highlights of our building level events.
During the month of May, some of our students will represent Williamson as members of the Special Olympics Team. We will be cheering them on and wishing for their success. Our 5th/6th grade Spring Concert is May 9th, in the High School Auditorium. We look forward to the incredible performances of our young musicians and vocalists.
Our 8th grade class will be traveling to Niagara Falls and Buffalo! This memory making event will include trips to the Buffalo Zoo and Museum of Science. The highlight moment is a ride on the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Falls! For many of our students, this will be the first time they have seen this natural wonder.
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAY CALENDAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MAY LUNCH MENU
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Students of the Month for April 2022
Janiah Laurent - Displaying all the PRIDE attributes!
Gavin Martinez - Displaying all the PRIDE attributes!
Adeline Masker - Perseverance and Responsibility!
Evan Szklany - Displaying all the PRIDE attributes!
Alana Atwater - Showing excellence when completing coffee cart orders!
6th Grade
Jayden Klopotowski - Demonstrating PRIDE behaviors for the month!
Isabella Lagoner - Demonstrating PRIDE behaviors for the month!
Cyrus DeRycke-Dalke - Demonstrating PRIDE behaviors for the month!
7th Grade
Cooper Brandt - Dignity!
Jenny Fonceca Escalante - All PRIDE attributes!
Liliana Lopez Perez - Perseverance!
Elijah Jones - All PRIDE attributes!
8th Grade
Alyssa Retzer - All PRIDE attributes!
Myles Wurtz - All PRIDE attributes!
Olivia Bearce - All PRIDE attributes!
Ethan Niles - All PRIDE attributes!
Aiden Otero - All PRIDE attributes!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GOING, GOING,
ALMOST GONE
THIS IS THE LAST CHANCE TO ORDER
THE 2021 – 2022 Williamson Elementary and Middle School Yearbook
The 2022 yearbook is on sale now. Limited copies remain. Reserve your copy online today at jostensyearbooks.com or call 1-877-767-5217 to place your order.
Order today to reserve your copy. Don't delay, order today!
*Make sure to keep a copy of your online order receipt and confirmation number.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Great Opportunity for Students in Grades 7-9
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DASA = Dignity for All Students Act
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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, May 24th 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
May 9th - 5th & 6th grade Spring concert. 7-8pm @ the High School
May 19th - Art Exhibit and Spring concert 7-8pm @ the High School
May 26th - 7th & 8th grade Spring concert. 7-8pm @ the High School
May 27th - NO SCHOOL
May 30th - Memorial 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.