Just a reminder that there is a public information session tonight at 7:00 in the board room to learn more about the proposed capital project. Board members and Mr. Migliori will be available to answer any questions you may have! Please stop by if you can! https://www.westmorelandschool.org/page/capital-improvement-project-2024
This current school year's increase in state aid for Westmoreland was $244,397. The proposal for 2024-25 is to take it all back.
REMINDER: Regents exams begin tomorrow for students in the High School! Please click on the link for the schedule. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2565/westmoreland/3859831/New_Exam_Schedule_January_2024_Final_Draft.pdf
There will be a food distribution tomorrow, January 22 at 1 p.m. at the Country Pantry located at the Church of Annunciation in Clark Mills.
Our media productions class made sales pitches this week! Each pitch was 2-3 minutes long and they had to convince their classmates to buy a product they're passionate about! Students chose dumbbells, the Roku and a phone case that acts as a wallet. They all did very well!
Governor Hochul's proposed budget would mean a cut of $237,098 in operating aid for Westmoreland Central School District for the 2024-25 school year. This will be disastrous to programs we worked hard to build.
Just a reminder, if you haven't already, to sign your child up for pre-k for the 2024-25 school year! Children must be four years old by December 1, 2024 and have a verifiable permanent address in the Westmoreland School District. Please click on the link OR visit our home page and click on the "Pre-K Registration" button underneath the scrolling pictures!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2565/westmoreland/3850988/Pre-K_Registration_2023.pdf
"LIL" DAWGS BASKETBALL CLINIC: Please join Coach DiCunto for some fun on the court! You'll learn drills, the basics of basketball and play in some fun competitive activities! Click on the link for more information and to fill out the form!
https://5il.co/2cng7
Our modified volleyball team had a pretty impressive season!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1412976
WELCOME BACK! For those of you who haven't seen our capital project newsletter, please take a look! You'll find a description of the project, a cost breakdown and much more. Also, please visit our website for any updates!
https://5il.co/2ch3g
Enjoy this much needed day off! We will see you tomorrow!
The Lego robotics qualifier at Mohawk Valley Community College is coming up on January 21st! We are inviting students on this trip to see what it's all about! If you would like your child to go, please reach out to Mr. Owens at towens@westmorelandschool.org no later than Monday, January 15th!
REMINDER: There is a bottle and can drive tomorrow from 10:00-1:00 p.m. in the student parking lot at the high school! Please come out and support the class of 2027!
We have adopted out third charity for 2024, and our third for the year! To show support for the Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation, we are encouraging everyone in the Bulldog community to wear yellow. This includes students and staff or anyone else who would like to participate. Small donations will be accepted! https://www.westmorelandschool.org/page/adopt-a-charity
The class of 2027 is having a bottle and can drive this Saturday, January 13 from 10:00-1:00 p.m. in the student parking lot at the high school! Please donate any bottles and cans you may have from the holidays to our students! Thank you!
NEW YEAR NEW GOAL: Reading is a crucial part of growing and learning, which is why it's important to not only read in school but at home. Maybe your New Years resolution is to read more with your child. We are here to help with that! Our first "Science Behind Reading" workshop is Tuesday, January 16 at Sauquoit Valley. We will be providing transportation from our district to Sauquoit. Please scan the QR code in the flyer below to sign up!
CAPITAL PROJECT 2024: Don't forget about our public information meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the board of education conference room. You'll learn more about the capital project! Board members and district leaders will be there to answer any questions you may have!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/page/capital-improvement-project-2024
APPAREL NOW AVAILABLE: The store for the Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation is now up and running! Please help us support a wonderful organization!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/page/adopt-a-charity
Learn more about our capital project! Thank you to the Rome Sentinel for helping us to keep the community informed!
https://www.romesentinel.com/news/westmoreland-capital-project-proposal-vote/article_a0244198-ab11-11ee-a272-83a0906ea88e.html
Good Morning Little League Families! Welcome back returning players and hello to new faces! And for those that have aged out, my apologies for the email. Registration for the upcoming 2024 season will open on 1/1/2024 and will close on 2/15/2024. Prices will be $50 for T-Ball and $100 for Minors, Majors and Softball until 1/31/2024. Price for Minors, Majors and Softball after 1/31/2024 will be $125. There will be a $25 discount for each additional sibling. Any parent that is interested in coaching this year there will be a mandatory meeting on 1/31/2024 at the Stanwix Heights Men's Club that you must attend, the meeting will start at 7:15PM. Any T-Ball parent that is the Head Coach this year, 1 of children will play for free. We are also in need of a T-ball coordinator for the upcoming season. To register for the upcoming season please go to https://www.westmorelandlittleleague.com. If you have any questions please reply to this email or reach out to me directly. Thank you and look forward to seeing you all in the spring! Thank you, Eric Schmidt Westmoreland Little League President 315-269-8579