Our students in the Upper Elementary are having lots of fun in Ms. Bevins art class! They made some beautiful glow in the dark masterpieces! Check them out!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTVbZNoUHdr88P34N7x0ku2EhIOjfN97VUpxs2z83kQcs6VqxNK9nzcqnKz9xTsmDQgqNyibthN1xpZ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
NEW EPISODE! On episode 5 of Westmoreland Bulldogs a "Pawed" Cast we have the district's building maintenance supervisor, Brad White, explaining the projects that need to be done in the Primary and Upper Elementary Schools. You can find all this information on our Capital Project 2024 webpage!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/page/capital-improvement-project-2024
Children's author, Alicia Klepeis, visited our third grade students earlier this month. Alicia loves to research and write about fun topics that bring the world to young readers, which is exactly what she did for our students. After her presentation, they got to taste foods from around the world! Thank you for stopping by, Alicia!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSv9yZF9-k0o1QfOAIyVmwACHZsvymyuUO9aUFjhX5ePSUe2NUNQrTfcsOEjzFN7jAvBJQ28qBM2hM-/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
Our students learned so much about cancers and what some of the causes are. Thank you to Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital for helping to make our students more aware!
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1429135
Make your loved one a sweet valentine while supporting a good cause! The Westmoreland Winter Guard is hosting a Paint and Sip (snack and hot cocoa) next Friday. Come out and support our talented students!
ATTENTION JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL: The deadlines to order yearbooks has changed to February 14. Get your orders in no later than that! Details below:
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/article/1304912
CAPITAL PROJECT 2024: We have added a webinar to our capital project page that describes building a turf field, injuries on turf vs. grass, etc. This video provides a lot of information for those who need to know more about turf or have any questions about it. You can watch it on our webpage under the "multi-purpose field" section.
https://www.westmorelandschool.org/page/capital-improvement-project-2024
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!
