Check out June's newsletter, from our social workers, celebrating success and avoiding the "summer slide"! https://5il.co/1vjs5
Attention senior parents/guardians! A few reminders for your seniors:
-Please send pictures for the Class Night slideshow to CVCS2023pics@gmail.com ASAP
-Cap and gown payments ($22) are due June 2nd
-Senior picnic permission slips are due tomorrow (May 31st)
CCAA is sending three students to States, including Cassadaga student, Jocelyn Wintersteen! The state championships will be held Saturday, June 3 through Monday, June 5 at The Edison Club in Rexford.
https://www.post-journal.com/sports/local-sports/2023/05/ccaa-sending-three-to-states/
We have just been notified by the Chautauqua County dispatcher that a helicopter will be landing on the Middle/High School property for the purpose of a medical transport that is UNRELATED to the school. This will happen in the next five minutes - but again this is not related to any student or staff from CVCS.
Cassadaga Valley's 10 FFA students attended the State Convention at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on May 18th - 20th. Catie Russell, our FFA president, competed in Jr. Extemporaneous Speaking. The students also competed in quiz bowl, making it to round two. The students experienced Niagara Falls, Goat Island, Cave of the Winds, and fireworks over the falls in the evening. The students you see are Catie Russell, Javonte Hackett, Elizabeth Hornburg, Jessica Hornburg, Matthew Runge, Derrick Runge, Parker McLane, and Joe Bellardo. This group worked top notch on two fundraisers, including car detailing, to earn this trip. We are so proud of their work!
Congratulations to all those students that participated in the SES Art Show this week at the MS/HS. They go above and beyond in the art room with Miss Goot and their work was fantastic!
Cougar U - Summer Sessions are open for registration for students currently in grades 6-8! Cougar U is a great opportunity for your student to continue to learn and grow through a variety of courses you won't see during the traditional school year. There will be two sessions available. Click here to register --> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFtbKszYaIKhCkq1CScnx2cxBK64k1aPCJjNdv6Pl54QCQFg/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Beaver at bbeaver@cvcougars.org or call the M/HS office.
SES had our first Reading Celebration Assembly on Friday! We introduced our new Cougar mascot, gave out prizes to kids that have participated in our READO board contest, and officially opened our book vending machine!
This vending machine was purchased with American Rescue Plan money. This grant's purpose is to close the learning gaps created by the Covid 19 pandemic. The books were purchased by the CVPTO! Thank you! The kids are excited about reading!
Important reminder - Annual Budget Vote and Board Member Election - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 1-8 PM in the M/HS Gym.
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Mock DWI event planned for Monday, May 15th. Click on this link for more details: https://5il.co/1u5x7
Attention CVCS Families: As of 2:05 PM today both Sinclairville Elementary and the Middle/High School are entering into a shelter in place for the remainder of the school day. This is a result of a call we received from law enforcement regarding an incident in the City of Jamestown. While we do not have all the details - and it is not anything that is related to our school district - we are just bringing all students in the buildings to be safe. Dismissal at both buildings will be as normal and all after school activities are happening as planned as well.
Battle of the Books gets fifth-graders excited about reading! Teams of five students and one coach each read 12 assigned books over five months to prepare for the “Battle.” In a lively academic competition, Battle of the Books improves reading comprehension, builds vocabulary, and teaches teamwork and good sportsmanship. During the “Battle,” a moderator asks teams approximately 50 trivia questions related to the books they read. This year, 20 teams competed from districts around Chautauqua County on Saturday, May 6th at Chautauqua Institution. Sinclairville Elementary sent the team, “Beauties and the Book,” to the Battle. As part of their preparation, our team met during lunch each week to write sample questions, discuss books and practice answering questions. After going through a tie-breaker round and sudden death, our team won 1st place! Congratulations to Gemma Andersen, Olivia Burlingame, Cooper Davis, Elora Kelley, Lydia Petry, and their coach Alisa Petry!!
Just an FYI for parents, seniors and community members - here is a list of end of year events happening in The Valley! If you have any questions about these, please call the Middle/High School office.
Sinclairville Elementary student, Vinny Miller was chosen by local Sheriff Jason Beichner to be transported to school with lights and sirens this morning. Vinny has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for the last several months and has navigated multiple surgeries as well. The Sheriffs wanted to celebrate Vinny’s strength and perseverance as he has continued coming to school and working hard! Thank you to these local law enforcement officers for celebrating our students and way to go Vinny!!!
Congratulations to our SES Cougars with Character for April!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/138r3mz_VQjPuTfITwKAjYmcDYmyLQsXz8tJtZnkEKXg/edit?usp=sharing
Construction is underway at SES!! Our new elementary playground project has begun! We’re looking forward to seeing the progress. If you happen to be on our property after hours, please stay out of the construction zone for your safety!
📣📣 Attention SENIORS! There will be a brief meeting for parents who have children going on the senior trip, on Tuesday May 9th at 6:00 P.M., in the Cafeteria. Permission slips, medical release forms, and Itineraries will be handed out. Thank you.
May's newsletter from the Elementary Health Office is about hand hygiene. We graciously received a donation of refillable hand sanitizer bottles for all the kids at SES and we will be getting those out ASAP!
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Check out May's newsletter from our social workers regarding the important of health insurance! https://5il.co/1tkel
