2010

This quote by Albert Einstein reminds me of how Wheatland-Chili supports education. Your continued support of what is best for the youth defines our community!

I feel that you are justified in looking into the future with true assurance, because you have a mode of living in which we find the joy of life and the joy of work harmoniously combined. Added to this is the spirit of ambition which pervades your very being, and seems to make the day's work like a happy child at play.

- Albert Einstein

Looking forward to a productive 2010!

WCCS Student To Climb Kilimanjaro

2007 WCCS Graduate

To Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for Charity

Diane Schmitt is currently a junior at Cornell University majoring in food science.

I am grateful for coming from a small and supportive high school. I feel that I developed a valuable skills that I continue to use in college especially research and presentation skills as well as, the opportunity to gain leadership experience.

I am involved in several groups at Cornell. One group that I am especially excited about is Fistula Free Climb. The group is made up of students that are raising money for OperationOF which funds operations and support for women with obstetric fistulas in Africa.

I will be traveling to Tanzania with Fistula Free Climb from January 3 to 23. I will be volunteering in a hospital and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa at 19,341ft. We hope to raise $100,000 for OperationOF an organization that delegates the money to hospitals to perform the surgeries for women with obstetric fistulas.

WCCS Students Travel Abroad

Western New York Students to be delegates to The Hague International Model UN Conference

Trisha Ignatowski, Emily McCall and Garret Quimby of Wheatland-Chili High School were selected to participate in the BOCES 2 International Model United Nations program coordinated by the Gifted and Talented Education Department.

The students will spend months working with their advisors, Robert Phillips and Susan Jacobitti, in an intensive research effort in the study of the country of Saudi Arabia, which they will represent at The Hague International Model UN conference in The Netherlands. This conference is the closest simulation of the real UN for high school students. In January, more than 4,000 students representing over 200 high schools in the United States, Western and Eastern Europe, the Far East, Middle East and Central and South America participate in this international conference.

The BOCES 2 delegation of 16 western New York State students is one of only two public school delegations from the United States invited to participate in this conference. This will be the 39^th year that BOCES 2 has sent a delegation to this prestigious conference. “The students will gain a new perspective of the world as they represent a country and prepare to discuss international issues as a delegate at the International Model UN,” said Charmy Perry, coordinator of BOCES 2 gifted and talented education. “They also serve as student ambassadors from the United States and are selected for this program after an extensive application process, recommendation, and interview,” said Perry. “We expect much out of them as they are highly qualified students and eager to learn about the world. They bring to the conference new insight, passion, and commitment to a topic they have researched as a delegate.”

Middle School Principal Appointed

The Board of Education approved Brad Zilliox as the new Middle School Principal at their November meeting. Mr. Zilliox was chosen after an interview process involving parents, support staff, teachers, board members, and administration.

Mr. Zilliox is currently the Assistant Principal at the Willink Middle School in Webster. He has held that position for the past five years. He also has experience as an Assistant Principal in Newark and as an administrator at Monroe 2 Orleans BOCES. Mr. Zilliox has also taught High School Social Studies and was a teacher for the New Visions Program.

We are excited for his start here at Wheatland-Chili in early January 2010. His wide range of experiences will continue the emphasis of quality education here at WCCS.

Upcoming Winter Concerts

Celebrate the Season

Come and enjoy the youth of the community performing.

• 12/3 Sixth Grade Winter Arts Evening 7:00 PM MSHS Auditorium
• 12/10 7-8 Winter Concert 7:00 PM MSHS Auditorium
• 12/15 Connor Winter Concert 7:00 PM Connor School Cafetorium
• 12/17 High School Winter Concert 7:00 PM MSHS Auditorium

Shared Decsion Making Team Presents

WCCS

Parent University

Saturday, October 17, 2009

8:30-11:30

Click here for information

Welcome Back to 2009-10

Here is glimpse of the first day of school.
A great start to our 2009-10 school year!

H1N1 Update: Good Hygiene is the Best Defense

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Almost daily we are hearing news reports about H1N1 and how it may reoccur once school is in session. As you send your child back to school, you may have wondered about these news reports regarding the H1N1 virus and how we are preparing as a district. I want to assure you that we have been preparing for this possible outbreak.

Our nurses are in regular and ongoing contact with our school district physician and have been informed about the most recent developments regarding the HINI virus. Since the flu virus can live for a number of hours on surfaces such as desks and doorknobs, as a safeguard, custodial staff will clean classrooms and common areas regularly. Our faculty will be reinforcing proper hygiene etiquette with the students. Although it may appear simplistic, practicing good hygiene and proper hygiene etiquette continues to be the best defense against becoming ill with the flu. To that end, we have installed additional hand sanitizers in each school for students and adults to use.

If the flu becomes more severe, we may take additional steps to prevent the spread such as increasing the space between people (desks), postponing field and sports trips, or closing school for a certain period of time. If the latter becomes necessary, we will notify parents immediately. For planning purposes, please anticipate that possibility and arrange for how your child(ren) could be cared for in your own home.

The district developed a Pandemic Emergency Plan to address issues that may arise. You can find that Plan on our website at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us. I recommend that you visit www.flu.gov to provide you with updated information on how to stay healthy with reminders about proper hygiene etiquette as well as ideas on how to prepare in the event of a pandemic. Thank you for taking the time to read these documents.

Presently, we are doing everything we can to keep our district functioning as usual. We will notify you of any updates as they become available. Please contact me at 889-6247 or email me at thomas_gallagher@wheatland.k12.ny.us if you have questions.

Thank you,

Tom Gallagher

Superintendent

Video Message from the Board of Education

The Board of Education values all those in the community and the staff that participated in the Efficiency Study. Please click on this link to view the video message from the Board of Education regarding the findings of that study.

http://wheatland.k12.ny.us/frontpageinfo/events/positiveandresponsive.html

Please feel free to share your comments or reactions with the Board or myself.

Looking forward to a great 2009-10 school year!


Sincerely,

Tom Gallagher
Superintendent

WCCS New Newsletter Format

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