Principal's Newsletter
12/13/2019
Greetings and Upcoming Holiday Spirit Week
We are having some spirited fun next week sponsored by our Student Council:
Monday: Comfy Cozy Day
Tuesday: Michael Scott's favorite Classy Christmas
Wednesday: Hawaiian Holiday
Thursday: North Pole Day (Merry Sithmas celebration in the library)
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day (PTSA sponsoring an award for student and staff member with the best ugly sweater)
Have a wonderful weekend,
Paul
UB Cyber Security Contest
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
“Tis The Season” for winter illnesses!
Once again, a reminder about infection control: cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze, throw away your tissues promptly, and wash your hands! Influenza (the flu) is easily transmitted through the air (sneezing/coughing) and close personal contact. Cold and flu viruses can linger on doorknobs, telephone receivers, computer keyboards, and other surfaces. It is important to wash your hands frequently and try to avoid rubbing your eyes and nose or putting your hands around your mouth.
The decision to keep your student home from school is not always clear cut. Here are some guidelines to use in determining whether your child should stay home.
· Any condition you think or know is contagious to others.
· Fever greater than 100.4 orally.
· Child is too ill, sleepy or lethargic to be in school.
· Severe sore throat, with fever or lethargy, or lasting longer than 48 hours. (Contact your health care provider.)
· Reminder: If your child has had a throat culture for strep, he/she may NOT be in school until the results are known. If your child is diagnosed with strep, he/she must be on antibiotics and fever free without the use of fever reducing medication, for 24 hours.
· Red/runny eyes (until cleared as non-contagious by your health care provider).
· Severe ear pain or drainage from the ear. (Contact your health care provider.)
· Severe headache, especially if accompanied by fever. (Contact your health care provider.)
· Significant rash accompanied by fever, sore throat, stomach ache, or a rash in various stages including boils, sores and bumps. (Contact your health care provider.)
Counseling Center Updates
Greetings from SUNY Upstate!
SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, NY) will be hosting a Medical Imaging Sciences & Radiation Therapy Information Session on January 10, 2020 at 2:30 pm. It's an opportunity for prospective students to learn about careers within Medical Imaging Sciences and Radiation Therapy as well as our degree programs and admissions requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Wendy Meyer
Senior Assistant Director
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
766 Irving Ave.
Weiskotten Hall 1213
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-4570
Ibero – Hispanic Scholarship Application for 2020
The Ibero-American Action League strongly encourages and supports excellence in education and works with other organizations, businesses and individuals to provide scholarships to college-bound Hispanic students in the area.
The deadline to apply is March 6, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact yolanda@iaal.org
Application can be found on the Counseling Center webpageUSAF Academy
Air Force Academy
Our mission is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character who are motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. Find out more about one of the nation's most selective universities.
Dec 1st was the first day to apply for the USAF Academy 2020 Summer Seminar. Any interested juniors should visit the USAFA Admissions website https://www.academyadmissions.com
They can learn more about the Academy and this very competitive program allowing students to attend a one week summer program between their HS junior and senior year.
Please advise any seniors interested in applying for the USAF Academy Class of 2024 they should do so immediately as the deadline is December 31st. They should also contact Senators Gillibrand and Schumer and their US congressman to request a nomination.
Essay contest opportunity for students in grades 10-12
Attention JUNIOR Families
Boys State American Legion Leadership Program 2020
June 28th - July 3rd ~ SUNY Morrisville
Interviews for candidates are Tuesday, February 11, at 7pm. Interviews will be at the Webster American Legion - 818 Ridge Road
If interested, please contact the Boys State Chairman for Webster Post 942, Gregory Cody, at 585-750-1490
Please be sure to continually check the Counseling Center webpage for the most up to date news and information for both students and parents.