March/April 2014 • Vol. 18 • Issue 4

Congratulations to the students who represented Genesee Valley at the Scholastic Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 1st in Portville. The Senior Green Team and Junior Team both represented themselves well with respectable 2 win, 2 loss records. The Senior Black Team of Josh Deichmann, Carolyn Duttweiler, Brock Mapes and Tyler Bennett (lower right) finished second in the senior division losing by one question in the finals to Pioneer High School. By finishing second, first among small schools, the team has qualified to compete in the National Academic Championship in Washington, DC at the end of May. Great job teams.

Twenty-two GV students traveled to Houghton Col-lege on Tuesday, Feb. 4th to attend Houghton's Math and Science Day. The students had the opportunity to attend seminars in which they learned about careers in math and science. In addition, the students participated in the American Mathematics Competition. GV had two stu-dents place in the top 7. Carolyn Duttweiler finished in a tie for 3rd and Cooper Weinman was the top scorer (upper right). Congratulations!!

Genesee Valley Central School fosters a culture of continuous learning, growth and value of the individual so that students are productive in the 21st Century.

Pre-Kindergarten Registration will be held Friday, May 2nd; Thursday, May 8th; and Wednesday, May 14th.

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten program is now recruiting eligible children who reside within the GVCS school district and are four (4) years of age on or before December 1, 2014. Students who do not meet age requirements are not eligible. If a student is age eligible for Kindergarten, the child would not qualify for enrollment in the Pre-K program.

Universal Pre-K offers half-day sessions. Interested families should call the Pre-K-6 office at (585)268-7900, Ext. 1232, to request a Pre-K packet. Families may also stop in the office to pick up a packet. All applications should be completed and

returned by Friday, April 25 so that registration appointments can be scheduled by UPK staff.

Kindergarten Registration will be held Monday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 28th.

Kindergarten registration will be held by appointment only on May 19th & 28th, 2014. Children must be five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2014, to be eligible for Kinder-garten. Please call the Elementary Office at 585-268-7900, Ext. 1232, for more information. Registration packets can be picked up or mailed out prior to registration.

Important Note: This registration is only for those children who did not attend the Pre-K Program at Genesee Valley.

Scholastic Challenge Team Qualifies for Nationals

It’s Time to Register for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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March – Good JudGMent - Goal-SettinG, deciSion-MakinG & Good choiceS: “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.”

- Unknown

april – FairneSS - JuStice: “It is reasonable that everyone who asks justice should do justice.”

- Thomas Jefferson

CharaCter Words of the Month

You’ve probably heard these phrases a time or two whenever performance

is assessed and the barometer of public opinion is checked. “Perception

really is the reality.” “Don’t forget the big picture.” Or, how about, “You

can’t please all the people all of the time?”Such expressions play out in education in ways big and small. A school

district can rally committees that work long hours developing thoughtful

and challenging curriculum to support student success. But, if buses are

late and lunches are bad, and an unpleasant person makes for an unpleasant

experience, this then becomes reality for school administrators.This edition of the “Survey Spotlight” examines the student experience

here at Genesee Valley, the final area of the community perception

survey distributed last May. Some of our highest marks were gleaned

from questions covering athletics/co-curricular programs, technology,

transportation and the safety of our campus and students. Because these are

the activities that the public gets to see and experience, and where they can

witness our vibrant student body, they tend to hold a more positive view.

When asked whether GVCS curriculum and academics prepare students

to flourish and achieve, the community was slightly less enthusiastic. As

with the survey results in general, the response was a “yawn,” with answers

falling between no opinion and agree. Clearly, the positive scores in the

student experience portion of the survey were driven by co-curricular

activities and not so much from academic pride. The Board of Education has outlined very specific instructional goals for

the administrative team to increase performance in math and ELA on the

NYS Assessments and Regents exams. One key step is a renewed focus on

reducing the percentage of students missing crucial instructional time due to

absence or disciplinary reasons. Genesee Valley is strengthening student support through math and

ELA intervention. AmeriCorps tutoring is being developed to assist with

homework and test preparation. The district continues to bolster its electives

and college courses, now offering 45 higher education credits. An initiative

is under way to increase educational field trips and develop meaningful

student internships in the community. We hope to create a “wrap-around”

program that would provide supervision before and after school for those

struggling to find adequate child care. In the next Jag News, I will share an update on the significant progress

already achieved in direct response to the Board of Education goals for

the 2013-14 school year, and to what we have heard from you through the

perception survey.We are working diligently to ensure the community is aware of and

involved in our educational pursuits both inside and outside the classroom.

GVCS strives for high marks consistently across all facets. If a district is

healthy, with positively engaged leaders and teachers, the community will be

strongly optimistic about its children.

- Dr. Brian Schmitt, Superintendent

From the Superintendent

Examining Student ExperienceYour Voice in the Survey Spotlight ...

Alan Salyer Headed to Czech RepublicCONGRATULATIONS to Alan Salyer!!

Alan was accepted by the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Alan will be going to the Czech Republic for 9 months. He is currently learning to speak Czech! Nice job Alan!

Open Swim will be every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m. through March. The cost is $2.00 per person. We will be adding another evening soon.

Zumba classes are held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Cost is $3.00 per class.

Swim & Zumba Dates

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PTO UPDATE:In January the PTO held a Family Movie Night. Students in

grades Pre-K through 6 voted from a selection of 6 movies on the movie they would like to see at this event. The movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 won by a landslide. More than 250 people were in attendance to watch the free movie, with popcorn and water available! This was a huge success and the PTO appreciates those who were able to come enjoy some fun family time! Watch for more PTO happenings coming your way in March during Read Across America week.

COMMUNITY GARDENS:The GVCS Garden Group is getting ready to break ground this

spring on our very first community vegetable garden. We have been working hard to update and refresh the landscaping here at GV and are now ready to tackle this next wonderful project with students, community members, and staff. We are accepting donations of plants, materials for planting, mulch to improve the landscaping, as well as workers that are interested in helping us to create a healthy and natural way for our children to learn about science. Anyone interested in helping in any way can contact Mary Guilford (mguilford@gvcs.wnyric.org) 268-7900 ext. 1263.

IMPORTANT BUDGET AND VOTING DATES• Monday, March 17 – Budget Work Session/Regular meeting

at 5:30 p.m. in Media Center. • Monday, April 7 – Board of Education meeting at 5:30 p.m.,

adopt budget.• Monday, April 21 – Board of Education petitions due

in the district office. Three board seats, currently held by incumbents Steve Presutti, Joshua Shannon and Dean McKnight expire June 30, 2014.

• Tuesday, May 6 – Budget copies available.• May 6-15 – Voter registration in District Clerk’s office from

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. weekdays or by appointment.• Monday, May 12 – Budget Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in Media

Center.• Tuesday, May 20 – DISTRICT VOTE at Genesee Valley

Central School from 12:00 Noon – 8:00 p.m. (Pool Vestibule – back entrance). Please note – there is just one vote site at the school. Absentee ballots due by 5:00 p.m.

PETITIONS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATSPetitions for candidates for the Board of Education of Genesee

Valley Central School are available in the District Office. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 district residents and filed by Monday, April 21, 2014 with Penny Miller, District Clerk, Genesee Valley Central School, 1 Jaguar Drive, Belmont, NY 14813.

There are three seats up for election and they are currently held by incumbents Steve Presutti, Joshua Shannon and Dean

McKnight. Seats are “at-large” meaning the three candidates with the most votes are elected. The term of office for the seats is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. If you would like a petition or have questions about Board membership, contact Penny Miller, District Clerk at 585-268-7909 or e-mail: plmiller@gvcs.wnyric.org

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS• Must be able to read and write.• Must be a qualified voter of the district; that is, a citizen of the

U.S. and at least 18 years of age or older.• Must be and have been, a resident (but need not be a taxpayer)

of the district for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one year immediately before the election.

• May not have been removed from any school district office within the preceding year.

• May not reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family.

• May not be a current employee of the school board.• May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public

office.

QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS• Must be 18 years of age or older.• Must be a resident of the GVCS district for 30 days prior to

the vote.• Must be registered to vote with the Allegany County Board of

Elections or with the school district.

Studio in Art students are working in teams designing and building games; all sorts of games: board games, carnival games, card games, sports games and drawing games. We are currently in the exploration and development phase of the creative process. After the winter break we will be testing our games and making improvements. The PBIS team will use these games as a reward for students who demonstrate positive behavior in March.

Annual School Budget Vote & Budget Vote

The Art of the Game

Happening at GVCS ...

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By Carol A. McCarville, Director of Curriculum and Assessment

April 1st marks the first day of adminis-tration of the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (see chart). This year, New York State provided an examination schedule that allowed the freedom to schedule spring break in be-tween the administration of the ELA and Math assessments. Once again, the assess-ments will be administered during a very short window of time (3 days for each content test) and will occur on the same dates for all grade levels. State mandates have left the District no flexibility in the schedule and again, ALL students in New York State will take the same tests on the same days!

While it will be challenging to get students “in the groove” for a state assess-ment, here’s how parents can help:

• Be sure your child is well-rested, especially the night before the exam.

• Insist on breakfast, whether at home or at school; food is fuel for the brain and body!

• As much as possible, maintain a regular schedule in the days before the test.

NYS Grade 3-8 Assessments to Begin April 1st By Carol A. McCarville, Director of Curriculum and Assessment

April 1st marks the first day of administration of the New York State Assessments in English Language Arts (see chart); this year New York State provided us with an examination schedule that allowed us the freedom to schedule spring break in between the administration of the ELA and Math assessments. Once again, the assessments will be administered during a very short window of time (3 days for each content test) and will occur on the same dates for all grade levels. State mandates have left the District no flexibility in schedule and again, ALL students in New York State will take the same tests on the same days!

While it will be challenging to get students “in the groove” for a state assessment, there are things parents can do to help:

• Be sure your child is well-rested, especially the night before the exam. • Insist on breakfast, whether at home or at school; food is fuel for the brain and body! • As much as possible, maintain a regular schedule in the days before the test.

If your child seems anxious or nervous about the assessment, assure your child that the assessment is simply a chance to “show what they know”. It is impossible to fail these assessments as they are a measure of progress from year to year. Please do let your child’s teacher know if he/she seems stressed over the state assessment; teachers can help calm those “test taking nerves”, too!

We do ask that parents avoid scheduling medical and dental appointments during state assessments as the State Education Department has limited the number of “make up days”. If you have an appointment scheduled that cannot be changed, please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible. Should your child become ill on a scheduled test date, please DO keep them home. Students perform their best when healthy and well-rested!

If you have any questions regarding the state assessments or the schedule (see chart), please feel free to contact the building principal or myself at (585) 268-7900 ext. 1131. The times noted below are general estimates; please contact your child’s teacher for more specific times.

2014 ELA Assessment Schedule Time Frame Tuesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 2 Thursday, April 3

Early Morning

Grades 3, 5 and 7

Grades 3, 5 and 7

Grades 3, 5 and 7

Late Morning

Grades 4, 6 and 8

Grades 4, 6 and 8

Grades 4, 6 and 8

Afternoon

2014 Math Assessment Schedule Time Frame Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 1 Friday, May 2

Early Morning

Grades 3, 5 and 7

Grades 3, 5 and 7

Grades 3, 5 and 7

Late Morning

Grades 4, 6 and 8

Grades 4, 6 and 8

Grades 4, 6 and 8

Afternoon

If your child seems anxious or nervous about the assessment, assure your child that the assessment is simply a chance to “show what they know”. It is impossible to fail these assessments as they are a mea-sure of progress from year to year. Please do let your child’s teacher know if he/she seems stressed over the state assessment; teachers can help calm those “test taking nerves” too!

We do ask that parents avoid scheduling medical and dental appointments during state assessments as the State Education Department has limited the number of make up days. If you have an appointment scheduled that cannot be changed, please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible. Should your child become ill on a scheduled test date, please DO keep them home. Students perform their best when healthy and well-rested!

If you have any questions regarding the state assessments or the schedule (see chart), please feel free to contact the build-ing principal or myself at (585) 268-7900 ext. 1131. The times noted below are gen-eral estimates; please contact your child’s teacher for more specific times.

If you would like e-mails sent to you with pertinent school information, (the Principals’ Reports to the Board, various notifications, etc.) please sign up. Send an e-mail to genvalleynews@gvcs.wnyric.org and you will be added to the contact group.

NYS Assessments for Grades 3-8Scheduled to Begin April 1st

2014 ELA Assessment Schedule

2014 Math Assessment Schedule

The second and final Blood Drive of the year will be held in the GVCS auditorium on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 12:00 noon through 6:00 p.m. This is a Genesee Valley Educators Association sponsored event. Please make an effort to donate to this worthy cause. All blood is sent to our local hospitals.

It is suggested that you sign up by call-ing Pam Sandlas at 268-7900 ext. 2137, but walk-ins are welcome. Thank you for your time and consideration.

NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE ON:Wednesday, March 12, 2014

(Staff Development Day)April 14 – 21, 2014

(Good Friday/Spring Break)

STUDENT ARRIVAL AT 10 A.M. ON:Wednesday, March 26, 2014

STUDENT DISMISSAL AT 1 P.M. ON:Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Reminder – the deadline date for written requests for transportation to non-public schools is April 1, 2014 in order to be eligible for such transportation during the 2014-15 school year. Send your request to: Dr. Brian Schmitt, Superintendent, Genesee Valley Central School, 1 Jaguar Drive, Belmont, NY 14813.

Get the neWs!

BusinG requests

final Blood drive

Calendar reMinders

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From the Guidance Office ATTENTION SENIORS

h A reminder that you need 20 hours of community service before gradua-tion. Mrs. Winterhalter, in the high school office, has the most updated list of where you stand in hours. Principals and guid-ance counselors have a list of community and school needs that you can use to fill the mandatory hours.

h Reminder to seniors!! Check your mailboxes weekly for scholarships!

ATTENTION JUNIORS h Any juniors considering going to

college should take one or both of the SAT or ACT tests. Some 2 year schools do not require either and give an Accuplacer exam. Please check in with Mrs. Preston before registering (see schedule this page). We highly encourage juniors to take 1 or both of these exams sometime this spring/

SPRING 2014 SAT & ACT ExAM DATES SAT Test Date Registration Due Late Registration DeadlineMarch 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 February 21, 2014May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 April 18, 2014June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 23, 2014

ACT Test Date Registration Due Late Registration DeadlineApril 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 21, 2014June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 23, 2014

summer so they have a chance for multiple attempts!

h Test fees are $36.50 for the ACT and $52.50 for the ACT plus writing. The SAT costs $51. Late fees are applied if registering after deadline. Registration sheets or access to the internet to register can be obtained in the Guidance office. There are fee waivers available.

h Mark your calendars for these up-coming College Fairs:

• National College Fair, March 17th, Rochester Convention Center. Mrs. Preston will be taking all interested Juniors.

• Penn York College Night, April 7th, 6-8 pm, St. Bonaventure. Students/ parents may attend on their own.

The Elementary school is a great place to be! This year, we have started handing out rewards called “Pats on the Back” to teachers who put extraordinary effort into student or family successes. At first this idea was something handed out just by me to teachers. As the year has progressed, more and more teachers are recognizing their peers for out-standing work and more “Pats on the Back” are given by teachers to other teachers than from administration. This marks a great change in culture that is good for our kids! We are ready for this idea to spread even further! If you would like your student’s teacher recognized for outstanding work, please contact us in the Main Office and we will get a “Pat on the Back” to you to present to your child’s teacher! We will also be recogniz-ing those parents who regularly go above and beyond to make GV the best place to be! If a parent receives a “Pat on the Back”, it can be returned for a variety of rewards (I will shovel walks, scrape cars, or serve a lunch to you and your child in the cafeteria!) Please be on the lookout for GV teachers, parents, or staff who give of themselves to improve the culture here. Together we can have fun and learn at the same time!

Thoughts from Mr. Ed

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Each June at Graduation, many scholarships are given out in remembrance of relatives who have lived in the community and who wish to be remembered by loved ones. Also local busi-nesses and organizations promoting continuing education give scholarships to graduating seniors. If you are one of the people/organizations who is contributing to scholarships funds, we at GVCS would like to thank you! If you are would like to set up a scholarship in the name of someone special to you, please see the donation form below. Last year at graduation, these are the scholarships that were awarded.

Angelica Booster Citizens AwardAngelica Lions Club AwardAngelica Youth Athletics Community Service AwardBelmont Betterment Community Service AwardBelmont Fire Company ScholarshipBelmont Rotary Club ScholarshipCamelot Choraleer ScholarshipCate Tomah Memorial AwardDeb Hasted Sports ScholarshipDuane “Duff “Fuller & Beth Andrews ScholarshipF.M. Strate Memorial ScholarshipGVCS Educators’ Association ScholarshipGVCS National Honor Society ScholarshipGVCS Sports Booster ScholarshipHerbert DeLong American Legion Post 808-AuxillaryHerbert DeLong American Legion Post 808-Junior AuxiliaryHerbert DeLong American Legion Post 808Hill Warner American Legion Post 414-AuxillaryHill Warner American Legion Post 414Hill Warner American Legion Post 414-SonsHoly Family Altar Society Scholarship

James Timberlake Memorial ScholarshipMichael G. Harding Memorial Scholarship

Mitzi Winterhalter Creative Writing ScholarshipNichole Lynn LaDue Memorial ScholarshipPhyllis Herdman Memorial ScholarshipRobert B. Hunter Memorial ScholarshipRod Pike II Memorial ScholarshipSarah Hammond Davison AwardSherry and Glenn Herdman ScholarshipSteuben Trust Company ScholarshipThree Clay Sisters ScholarshipTriple D Scholarship

Valuable Scholarships Available to Graduates

Name of Donor_____________________________________

Address__________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Phone #__________________________________________

This scholarship is presented in the honor/memory of:

_________________________________________________

The criteria or specifics of the scholarship_______________

________________________________________________

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Please return form and refer any questions to Principal Mr. LeBaron or Guidance Counselor Mrs. Preston.

By Alan SalyerMrs. Horne’s senior Participation in Government class led an

incredibly successful non-perishable food drive on December 19th and 20th. The set goal for the food drive was 800 cans and with an amazing 1,262 cans, the seniors reached above and beyond their goal. All of the food items were donated to the Angelica and Belmont food pantries to help families in need during the holidays. The days of can collection were enjoyed by all, with the canned soup mascot roaming the halls and encouraging kids to help the cause, and prizes awarded to the students who brought in the most cans. The students had an amazing time putting together the food drive by scheduling can pickups in Advisements, figuring out a prize system, making posters, and fine-tuning details. The students agree that this was a great way to end the week before holiday break, and Mrs. Horne hopes to make this an annual function because of the great benefit to our food pantries, and the great learning experience for the students putting the drive together.

Government Class Food Drive A Success

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AlMA MAterAs the years may come and then go by, we will always think of thee, and in our hearts forevermore, we will sing this melody:

(refrain) Proudly stands our banner strong and true, for the green and black and white, it forever stands for victory, and for hopeand love and life. Forever shall our Alma Mater stand for Genesee, while ringing through the valley hills, of our pride and loyalty.

Dan Chan prepared delicious Chinese food for lunch for GVCS students and staff. The lunch was served on Wednesday, January 22nd. It was a sell-out and enjoyed by all. A big thank you to Dan Chan for volunteering his time to prepare the lunch and thanks to our cafeteria staff for their assistance.

The Genesee Valley Central School “Wall of Fame” Committee is seeking nominations for the Class of 2014. The criteria will follow this introductory paragraph. The Class of 2014 will be honored Homecoming Weekend (October 4, 2014) with a brunch and award ceremony. We will be accepting nominations until April 1. If you have questions, please contact Mike Obuhanich at school (268-7900 Ext. 1407) or at home (585-268-5040).

Purpose:• To help preserve the history of the

Angelica Central School and Belmont Central School athletic programs

• To preserve, strengthen and add distinction to the athletic program at Genesee Valley Central School

• To perpetuate the efforts of those individuals and groups who through either participation, support or interest have made outstanding contributions to the Angelica, Belmont or Genesee Valley athletic program and school community

• To recognize individuals who have demonstrated, both in school and in succeeding years, the worth of participation in athletics, in helping them establish well-defined goals in their lives, providing mature leadership in various situations and having a positive influence on society.

Wall of Fame Committee:• Angelica Community Member Paul

Harrington (466-3311)• Belmont Community Member Lisa

Scott-Schneider (585-610-0014 or 268-7900 Ext. 1408)

• Athletic Director Mike Obuhanich (268-5040 or 268-7900 Ext. 1407)

• Administrator Dr. Brian Schmitt (268-7900 Ext. 2133)

• School Board Member Steve Presutti (716-864-5500)

• Teachers Rollie Duttweiler (268-7900 Ext. 1111) and Lyn VanTassel (268-7900 Ext. 1101)

• Female Sport Coach Lisa Clark-Hapeman (268-7900 Ext. 1299)

Nominees:• Athletes, Coaches, Contributors and

TeamsSelection Procedure:1. Nominations may come from any

source to any committee member. 2. No more than five inductees will be

admitted per year (one from Angelica Central School, one from Belmont Central School and three from Genesee Valley Central School).

3. Nominations in any one year are unlimited. The committee will reduce to vote (five from Angelica Central School, five from Belmont Central School and eight from Genesee Valley Central School)

4. The nominees will be asked to fill out a questionnaire which will provide information used by the committee to make their decision on inductees. Any nominee that received at least one vote will be included on the ballot the next year for consideration.

5. After March 1 of each year, the committee will vote for a maximum of five total inductees. Each committee member will get five votes. Any admitted candidate must receive two-thirds of the potential committee votes.

6. All final selections and voting results are strictly confidential.

Selection Criteria:• Five year waiting period from the time

of graduation• Successful participation in one or more

sports during high school• Noteworthy accomplishments as a

citizen will be considered based on post-high school contributions such as athletics, career field, community service and public service.

Coaches/Contributors:• Ten year waiting period from the time

of initial contribution to GVCS• Successful seasons and consistent

contributions to the athletic program at Genesee Valley Central School

• Consideration given to all aspects of contribution to school community

Teams:• Five year waiting period from the time

of graduation• At least Section V championsRecognition of Inductees:1. Induction Ceremony will be held at

the GVCS Homecoming Weekend in October.

2. A recent picture of the inductee will appear on the permanent plaque for the “Wall of Fame” area at GVCS.

3. A personal plaque of recognition will be presented to those persons at a reception in their honor.

GVCS Seeks ‘Wall of Fame’ Nominations

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The Administration of Genesee Valley Central School announces the following students, grades 5-12, have been named to the Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2013-14 school year. A student named to the Principal’s Honor Roll recognizes students who have an average of 93 and above. The High Honor Roll recognizes students whose average is 90-92 and the Honor Roll recognizes students whose average is 85-89.

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLLGrade 12: Makayla Baird, Devin Car-

michael, Charlee Cobin, Joshua Deich-mann, Robert Gleason, Chelsea Halbert, Brook Kemp, Brock Mapes, Alan Salyer, Noah Schmitt, McKayla Temple, MacK-enzie Ward, Noah Weinman

Grade 11: Haley Burton, Timothy Butler, Carolyn Duttweiler, Trace Gould, Sydney Keesler, Lily McGovern, Baylee Perry, Sarah Pratt, Katrina Temple

Grade 10: Colin Bainbridge, Camille Cairns, Nolan Coble, Imris Curry, Michael Deichmann, Andrew Edmister, Daniel George, Michael Harrington, Alexis Lom-bardo, Cassidy Mountain, Brooke Nicho-las, Chelsea Phillips, Carter Schneider, Jennifer Setaro, Alyssa Simmons, Amber Sirline, Audrey Warner, Cooper Weinman, Jozlin Weirich

Grade 9: Noah Bennett, Celab Bentley, Calli Burnell, Emily Johnson, Duncan Lohnes, Damian Lombardo, Mackenzie Morehouse, Carson Werner

Grade 8: Zachary Deichmann, Alexis Drake, Hannah Gordon, Karah Landries, Landon Mapes, Elaina Pike Riccardi, Hallie Weinman

Grade 7: Bailey Bennett, Mackenzie Bennett, Allana Burnell, Shaquay Ely, Madison Herdman, David Holmes, Dustin Skinner, Ethan Watson

Grade 6: Carter Christensen, Gene-vieve Greene, Grace Musingo, Jillian Pike Riccardi, Jonathan Rizzo, Cody Schneider, Ella Shields

Grade 5: Owen Bentley, Kayci Big-elow, Callin Shipman, Savannah Werner

HIGH HONOR ROLLGrade 12: Tyler Bennett, Breanna

Burdick, Carson George, Dylan Lehman, Sydney Zlomek

Grade 11: Shelby Francisco, Emily

Ringler, Conner Ward, Jacob Winterhalter, Kali Yates, Tyler Zlomek

Grade 10: Vinson Biancuzzo, Kylie Lewis, Jonathon Morse, Emma Winchell

Grade 9: Christopher Baker, Kiyonna Goodrich, Tristyn Logue, Benjamin Par-ente, CheyAnn Shipman

Grade 8: Lindsey Baker, Megan Hand, Destiny Murphy, Paige Phillips

Grade 7: Emily Daciw, Chelsea George, Angelica Giuga, Isiah Goodrich

Grade 6: Ethan Burke, Audrey Class, Alexis Deichmann, Michaela Edmister, Sarah Francisco, Cynthia Shipman, Logan Torrey

Grade 5: Victoria Babbitt, Elizabeth Bentley, Sierra Burrows, Moriah Clen-denin, Reagan Eveland, Avery Grusend-orf, Kohl Kozlowski, Keegan McKnight, Ryley McKnight, Seth Treusdell

HONOR ROLLGrade 12: Tylor Davis, Aidan DeTine,

Megan Phillips, Matthew Ringler, Andrew Weigman, Dylan Winterhalter

Grade 11: Brandon Cline, Ryan Cline, Dillon Hunt, Morgan Johnson, Andrew Miles, Brendon Schlafer, Kaitlynn Ship-man, Dylan Watson

Grade 10: Stephanie Baker, Phoenix Bliven, Duane Broadwell, Zachariah Clen-denin, Wyatt Herdman, Kaitlyn Karns, Alexandra Makeley, ShyAnn Perez, Logan Prentice, Benjamin Scholes,Taytin Scott

Grade 9: Myah Burt, John Florentine, Nathan Hatch, Dylan Hooker, Madison Jones, Kyle Platt, Nicholas Reinert, Sabrina Schmidt, Jacob Simmons, Mark Tuttle, Jarret Ward, Alex Winterhalter

Grade 8: Conner Cockle, Cayla Sher-wood, Mariah Swarthout, Jamie Thurman

Grade 7: Nicholas Baker, Sawyer Barnes, Aaron Holmes, Kennedi Noras-ethaporn, Gabrielle Phillips, Seth Porter, Nathan Prentice, Danielle Simmons, Der-rick Yeaples

Grade 6: Cristian Burnell, Lonna Cow-burn, Spencer Drake, Austin Ford, Gavin Hand, Cameron Middaugh, Elisa Petrich-ick, Tonee Thurman, Ethan Treusdell

Grade 5: Emera Aquila, Dalton Baker, Natalie Brodman, Mia Burnell, Tristan Burnell, Madison Castellano, Jacob Chris-tensen, Carson Cockle, Brock Ellsessor, Zachary Lehman, Joseph Miles, Elaine Morgan, Cody Platt, William Scholes, Rylee Shott, Simon Whitney

2013-14 Second Quarter Honor Rolls Listed

Our warmest thanks to the Genesee Valley Community ... with grateful hearts and deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness and tremendous support you have given us during our difficult time.

Thank you, The Bentley Family

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Spring Sports ScheduleSpring Sports Schedules are subject to change due to weather, field conditions, etc.

Current schedules are on event calendar on the website: www.genvalley.org

The Winter Sports Banquet will be held on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:00 p.m. Award presentations and video will begin in the auditorium and immediately follow-ing the awards, we will have a dessert buf-fet in the cafeteria. Each player is asked to bring a dessert and serving utensil, if needed for the banquet. You may drop it off in the cafeteria before the awards ceremony. Beverages will be provided by GVCS Sports Boosters. The public is welcome to attend. Thank you.

The 2013-14 National Honor Society induction will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014. Parents should arrive between 8:00-8:10 a.m. The ceremony will begin promptly at 8:15 am. in the Genesee Valley Central School Auditorium. The program usually lasts approximately 30 minutes. A reception will follow in the cafeteria for members and their families.

Parents will be notified prior to the cer-emony as to whether or not their child has been selected as a member to the Society.

Thank you,

Pam Sandlas and Nanette VosslerAdvisors

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED

Substitute support staff employees are needed at Genesee Valley Cen-tral School in the following areas: Teacher Aide, Cafeteria, and Bus Driver. The district will provide bus driver training. Support Staff Application is on the website at: www.genvalley.org or call Penny Miller at 585-268-7909. If you have questions about working as a substitute, please contact

Penny Miller at 585-268-7909 or plmiller@gvcs.wnyric.org. Thank you for our interest.

Winter Sports Banquet march 5th

Induction Slated for New NHS Members

Girls are proud of their pyramid they built.

By Mrs. Fuoco, School Librarian Many thanks for the following books that were received in memory of Mr. Lou

George: • On Christmas Eve by Ann M. Martin ~ donated by Adison Grusendorf• Cole Family Christmas by Jennifer Liu Bryan ~ donated by Avery Grusendorf• Christmas Remembered by Ben Logan ~ donated by Kennedi Norasethaporn• Arthur Christmas: The Movie Storybook by Justine and Ron Fontes ~ donated by

Thai Norasethaporn

The school library recently joined Facebook. Please be sure to “like” us at Genesee Valley Central School Library! Check in frequently to see what books are new and the activities taking place.

News from the School Library

13-May Belfast, 5:0015-May Bolivar-Richburg, 5:0017-May Scio, 10:00 am

VARSITY TRACK2-Apr At Keshequa, 5:005-Apr At Franklinville Relays, 1:0010-Apr At Bolivar-Richburg, 5:0024-Apr At Gvcs - Scio/Fillmore/Wells- ville, 5:0030-Apr At Cuba-Rushford, 5:003-May John Reed Memorial, 9:00 am At Bradford 8-May At Fillmore,5:0010-May Wellsville Spring Day, 9:00 am14-May At Bolivar-Richburg, 5:0016-May Super 8 Meet @ Sala., 5:0020-May ACAA Meet @ C-R, 5:0024-May Section V Meet, TBA MODIFIED TRACK28-Apr At Cuba-Rushford, 5:001-May At Bolivar-Richburg, 5:005-May At Wellsville, 5:0012-May At Houghton College, 5:0017-May At Wellsville, 10:00 am19-May At Wellsville, 5:00

VARSITY BOYS’ BASEBALL1-Apr Canaseraga, 5:002-Apr At Bolivar-Richburg, 5:004-Apr At Belfast, 7:007-Apr Scio, 5:009-Apr Hinsdale , 5:0010-Apr At Fillmore, 5:0012-Apr At Wellsville Tourney vs Wells- ville, 9:00 am; 2:00 Consolation; 4:30 Championship 22-Apr At Cuba-Rushford, 5:0028-Apr Friendship, 5:0030-Apr Canaseraga, 5:001-May At Andover, 5:006-May At Whitesville, 5:009-May At Otto-Eldred, 5:0012-May Bolivar-Richburg, 5:0014-May Cuba-Rushford, 5:0016-May Fillmore, 5:00

MOD. BASEBALL / SOFTBALL22-Apr Whitesville, 5:0024-Apr At Friendship, 5:0026-Apr Hinsdale , 12 Noon1-May At Andover, 5:003-May At Wellsville, 10:00 am5-May Cuba-Rushford, 5:007-May At Fillmore, 5:00

High school students and GV graduate college students – time is running out to complete your on-line applications for Allegany County Area Foundation administered scholarships. There are more opportunities to obtain a scholarship for GVCS students…and for graduates who are already in college, than ever before. Visit the website at: www.alleganycountyareafoundation.org

Foundation Scholarships Reminder

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- Athletic Wall of Fame Applications Due

- End of Marking Period 3

- 5:30 p.m.- Board of Education Regular Meeting

- 8:00 a.m. - Bus Drill - EARLY DISMISSAL - STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 1:00 P.M.

- 4/10-4/19 - Europe Trip - 6:15 p.m. - Fine Arts Festival Gr. K-4

- Report cards available on-line / sent home

- Music Trip to New York City 4/12-4/14- ACT Test

- SCHOOL CLOSED - SPRING BREAK

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- SCHOOL CLOSED - GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER SUNDAY - SCHOOL CLOSED - SPRING BREAK - Board of Education Petitions due

- 5:30 p.m. - Special Board of Education Meeting (Adopt BOCES budget)

- Senior Trip to Disney World 4/26-4/29

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- Ithaca Jazz Festival

- 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m. - GVEA Blood Drive, Aud.

- 8:15 a.m. - NHS Induction, Aud. - 12-5 p.m. - Allegany County Music Festival at B-R - Student Govt. & MS trip to Washington, DC 3/7-3/9

- 2:00 p.m. - Allegany County Music Concert at Bolivar-Rich-burg- SAT Test

- 8:00 a.m. - Spring Portraits, Aud.

- STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE

- Progress reports available on-line/sent home

- 5:30 p.m. - Board of Education Budget Work Session & Regular Meeting

- 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m. - Alleg.Co. Music Festival at Houghton College

- 2:00 p.m. - Alleg. Co. Music Concert at Houghton College

- LATE ARRIVAL - STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 10:00 A.M. - 4:30-6:15 p.m. - JAM Ribs & Chicken BBQ, Café

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GVCS Family Technology Access SurveyPlease take a moment to complete this brief survey regarding access students and their families have to technology outside of the

school. In order for GV to educate students with 21st century skills, it is important to equip them with the necessary technology tools at school to aid with this task. The results of this survey will assist the district with planning and budgeting to meet our school com-munity needs.

An electronic version of the survey also is available on the District website at www.genvalley.org. Please complete only one survey per family. Paper copies should be returned to Mr. Chris Gyr at Genesee Valley Central School. Thank you for providing us with valuable information about our community's resources for its students.

1. Please check the grade level(s) your child/children are enrolled in at GVCS. Select at least 1. q PreK through 6 q 7 through 12 2. Which of the following best describes the Internet access your child (or children) have outside of school. Check all that apply. Select at least 1.

q At libraries and other public locations only. q Home dial-up. q Home broadband (DSL, cable, satellite) q Cellular (3G,4G) through Verizon or other mobile provider. q Very limited or no internet access. q Wi-Fi is available and used. 3. What devices are available for your child(ren)to use in the home? Please check all that apply. Select at least 1.

q Smartphone q Tablet (school issued) q Tablet (non school issued) q Laptop/notebook/Desktop computer q Other (Internet enabled TV, iPod with wi-fi, gaming console,etc.) q Very limited or no device availability 4. What software applications and/or apps does your child (or children) have access to at home. Check all that apply.

q Productivity (Word, Pages, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) q Email and other communications q Printing q Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.) q Creativity (Movie Maker, Pixlr, Paintshop, etc.) 5. Would you support the school providing your child (or children)with a personal learning device (tablet or notebook com- puter) to used throughout the school day and, for upper grade levels (5-12), to complete schoolwork outside the school day?

m Yes. I would support my child getting a device. m No. I would not support my child getting a device. m Maybe, but I need more information. 6. Would you support the school equipping school buses with wi-fi so students could access on-line learning resources while being transported to and from school on regular runs as well as on the way to athletic and other events? m Yes m No 7. As a parent/guardian, do you have Internet access at home and work? Please check all that apply. Select at least 1.

q Internet access at libraries and other public location only. q Internet access at work only. q Internet access at home only. q Internet access at both work and at home. 8. What is your preferred method of contact for school to home communications? Rate the following with 1 being the most preferred and 5 being the least. 1 2 3 4 5Email m m m m m Text m m m m m Phone call m m m m m US Postal mail m m m m m Other m m m m m

www.genvalley.orgFor a GVCS staff listing, events calendar, Board of Education minutes, details regarding

community use of district facilities and other helpful information, pleaese visit us online.

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Central Administration:Dr. Brian Schmitt, SuperintendentBrian Edmister, PreK-6 PrincipalBrian LeBaron, 7-12 PrincipalCarol McCarville, Director of Curriculum & Instruction/CSE ChairpersonLynn Manning, District Treasurer

Board of education:Amber Christensen, PresidentSteven Presutti, Vice PresidentFred GrusendorfTimothy HandPatrick JohnsonDean McKnightJoshua Shannon

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Students enjoy the Elementary Valentine’s Day Dance that was held on Thursday, Feb. 13th.

Dancing Away Valentine’s Day

The PBIS Team at GV has been reas-sembled and reenergized this year!

PBIS, short for Positive Behavior In-terventions and Supports, is based on the fundamental idea of teaching behavioral expectations to students and reinforcing them for making positive choices.

Our efforts so far this year have been focused on analyzing our current system by gaining feedback from teachers and students, observing student behavior in specific areas and researching PBIS at other schools. We found many areas of positivity already in place around our school! We also found areas for improve-ment and have creative ideas to increase effectiveness.

Our goal for the remainder of the year is to update logistics and prepare for next year. We will be creating activities for students in grades K-6 to participate in creating school-wide expectations that are centered around our motto “Be Respon-sible, Be Respectful, Be Ready to Learn”.

We are looking forward to introducing an exciting approach and a new PBIS mas-cot at the annual Welcome Back Assembly in September!

PBIS Team to Kick Off New Initiatives

in September