IT'S COOL TO BE KIND: CNYKiss FM threw Mrs. Bonomo's First Grade class a pizza party for being nice to one another! Congrats to Mrs. Bonomo and her awesome students!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1329196
SCIENCE BEHIND READING: Next Tuesday, Westmoreland Central School will be hosting the second session of Science Behind Reading. This one will focus on priming the brain for reading. Parents/guardians will learn about phonological awareness and why it's the most potent predictor of reading success. The video below explains why it's important to attend these sessions. There is also a google form in the second attachment to sign-up for this session. Hope to see you there!
https://youtu.be/Zv-Sauh0UfA
https://5il.co/28i5a
The Ski and Snowboard Club is having a bottle and can drive in the High School parking lot tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you plan on going to the Powder Puff game, you can bring them with you and Mrs. DeCarolis will collect them there!
DAYLIGHT SAVING: Don't forget to change those clocks back tonight! You get an extra hour of sleep!
Our school district along with others across the region will be having an emergency "go home" drill on November 21, 2023. Keep an eye on the website for updates as we get closer to the date.
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1323162
Who says Halloween can't be fun at school? We sure had a blast! Check out the awesome costumes!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTBf7GmhE_WPNKpJPukr43aRKHdGkfpMDZ5v4MaS3w4MwPaDPqYfmRiu97XkxUD0h4Vv4U5vJt92Wz3/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
3rd and 4th grade students, don't forget about Student Fun Night tomorrow from 6:00-7:30. Parents can drop off their child at the Upper Elementary School. For $3.00, students will enjoy board games, table hockey and activities in the gym! Hope to see you there!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! There were some really "gourd" costumes in all of our schools today! If you're trick-or-treating tonight, have fun and be safe!
On Friday, the Robinson Family along with athletes from Sitrin spoke with our Upper Elementary students about the J-Rob Foundation and what it's like being an athlete with special abilities. Teachers and athletes also battled it out on the basketball court. Take a look!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQt6J0_rP2j3bR3qX-PLn5s8K3_YwjuFM9VLm8UzEGDYEjLKiUyoTgnyBwqRbVC6XpwG0AqDIX9_KV1/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
Congratulations to the Pride of Westmoreland Marching Band who placed fourth in the Small School 2 class of the 2023 New York State Field Band Conference at the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday! There were 11 schools in that class. We are so PROUD of you!
Last week, Dave Ruch played for our third and fourth grade students! Ruch is a performer and teaching artist who works with groups of adults, kids, school students and others to connect history and culture with music while also having some fun! Thank you Dave for stopping by!
Looking for a place to eat tonight? Help out the Class of 2028 and have dinner at Blaze Pizza in New Hartford! Details in the flyer below!
Link to sign-up: Impact of Social Media Sign-up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWWhvQYEn3bdjmTvcVHpDL11a9BR58fB1MeC06RLNgPwFuww/viewform When: Wednesday, November 1st Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Primary Elementary School Cafeteria We look forward to seeing everyone there! Please reach out if you have any questions.
The Country Pantry, in Clark Mills, is having a food distribution tomorrow. Families can pick up their food starting at 9:30 a.m.
Learn about the impacts of social media! Westmoreland Central School District and Integrated Community Alternatives Network are partnering to offer workshops for students and parents. Sign up by clicking the link below!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1310115
Last week, the J-Rob Foundation Inc. visited the Primary Elementary School to talk to students about how they help individuals with physical disabilities! Just a reminder to wear green and purple tomorrow!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1309203
CAUSE A SCENE....for a good cause! The Class of 2028 is holding a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza on Monday, October 30, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to pick up dinner if you're busy that night! Details in the flyer below!
CLASS OF 2028: Do you need a little pick me up in the morning? The Class of 2028 is holding a Utica Coffee fundraiser that's only available online. Scan the QR code below to place an order!
Last week, the SUNY Polytechnic Institute basketball team visited our multiage classroom to help them with some Halloween crafts! Thank you for helping out our kids!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRpkQcoaziA4k6FAHzUS1I6Opd-EZx3ETLEXFMnF8BqyKH0HokbjM1m6jTWZDDHqU-bSPqpiUkOrcJE/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
PRETTY IN PINK: On Friday, students and staff at the school district participated in a “wear pink” day to support Breast Cancer Awareness ahead of the the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday. The "Westmoreland Teacher's Association" laced up their shoes and hit the track at the Mohawk Valley Community College Campus! This event raises money in the fight against breast cancer. Great job to all participants!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTY44HRbTpxRujeP-ikGzlATAQjWBgAL1j7jgcfam39yj_SOzeGYlmJtQtDfSMMA2XuDKsFFyJATcL8/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000