T he Chronicle Volume 12, Issue 6 February 2015 G o s ’ t l l T a alent d n e K From left, Marisa Hanlon and Carley Lester compete in “Deal or No Deal” against Nick Schuth as the host and numbered briefcase models Hannah Reynolds and Kristen Jacob. From left, Cody and Carley Lester perform Crew dance On Jan. 16, Kendall students proved once again that they’ve “got talent” at the annual talent show in the Junior/Senior High School Auditorium. Five acts performed at the elementary level and four acts performed at the high school level. There were also three acts performed by alumni of Kendall. The talent show was led by Nick Schuth and Carley Lester as Masters of Ceremonies. They also appeared in their own exhibition/alumni acts. Schuth sang and played the melodica in The Band Boo along with alumni Tyler Smith and Dustin Furness as they performed a mix of ‘80s hits; Lester sang “Space Oddity” while her brother, Cody, accompanied her on guitar. Schuth and Lester also performed in several skits during the two hour talent show. Vocal teacher Daniel Lauritzson kicked off the talent show when he sang “The Impossible Dream.” He was followed by Paige Hardenbrook, Grace Casey, Olivia Barrett, Paige Beers, Lily Lavacca and Leigha Zugehoer performing dance numbers, alumni Jourdan Heller singing a song, and Karlee Robb, Peyton States and Alexis Haskins singing “Dear Future Husband.” After a short intermission, the talent show resumed with a piano performance by Sarah Pearson, singing by Morgan Rae Paige and Kali Haskins, and a dance performance by Abby Horst. The final performance was the crew dancing to a medley of the latest hits. The skits interspersed throughout the show featured interviews with various Disney princesses, a Snickers® commercial and a “Deal or No Deal” game. The show ended with Paige Hardenbrook winning the Elementary Showmanship Award for her dance to “Never Grow Up.” Sarah Pearson won the High School Showmanship Award for her piano performance of “Slippin’ Around.” From left, Sarah Pearson and Paige Hardenbrook with their awards The talent show is used to promote AFS-USA, which is a student foreign exchange program. While Kendall has not hosted a foreign exchange student in several years, school counselor Mirjam Bauer, a native of Holland, urged the audience to consider participation in the program. Her experience as an exchange student Inside... resulted in her Budget Development Calendar.......... 2 staying in the United States for close to 20 Tax Exemption for Seniors................. 3 years, she said. Spring Musical.................................. 4 Sports Update................................... 5 Class Lessons & Events.................6-7 Calendar........................................... 8 Message from the Superintendent Dear Parents and Families, We have had yet another unpredictable winter, ranging from extreme cold temperatures to large snowfalls. Given these erratic conditions in western New York during December through March, the weather is constantly monitored to determine a need for an emergency school closing. We consider many variables when determining whether to close school. The process begins very early when inclement weather is forecasted. We look at weather predictions and local radar. The transportation staff gathers reports from the Highway Department to determine road conditions throughout the district. The superintendent is in contact with grounds staff to determine whether the buildings have lights, heat and water. Nearby school superintendents are consulted to see what conditions are like in their areas. We use all possible data to make the best decision for our school district. Kendall Central School District covers 89 square miles, and the weather conditions may vary from one point to another. In addition, we need to consider the ramifications of school closing on working families who may not be able to find suitable, safe or well-supervised locations for their children. When Kendall School District closes, so does our wraparound before- and after-school care. Over 60 percent of our students receive a free/reduced breakfast and lunch at school; we understand a school closing affects that basic need as well. We also understand some families may be without power at home; Kendall Schools have backup generators to provide heat and electricity at both buildings. Ultimately, the decision comes down to keeping students safe either on the roads or in the safety of the school buildings. In the event of school closings due to inclement weather or other uncontrollable conditions, official announcements will Budget development calendar Please be patient and remember that buses must travel safely during inclement weather and may be running late. Also, please understand that weather is unpredictable and variable; if you believe, as a parent, that the road conditions at your home are less than ideal, you have the right to decide if your child attends or reports to school later. Unless otherwise notified, there will be no activities held in the school buildings on emergency closing days. We thank you for your continued support and understanding during these western NY winters. Sincerely, Julie E. Christensen Superintendent Capital Improvement Project Progress Completed Work Activity at High School: • Cafeteria Addition – Selective demolition of interior finishes, partitions, mechanical equipment and electrical, excavation for new structural footings, temporary shoring/bracing of existing steel, and pouring of concrete for new structural footings/piers • A/C split system for server room Completed Work Activity at Elementary School: Budget conferences with superintendent • Removal of asbestos refractory material from abandoned boiler Feb. 11 Regular Board of Education meeting including budget planning discussions Current Work Activity: March 18 Regular Board of Education meeting including budget planning discussions April 15 Regular Board of Education meeting including budget planning discussions April 20 Transportation department budget presentation April 28 Elementary School faculty budget presentation February • High School Cafeteria Addition – Demolish existing steel, roof deck and load bearing CMU walls, construct new load-bearing walls, and rough-in electrical in new masonry walls • Elementary School – Add temporary lighting, heating piping supports, conduit and boxes for new unit vents in crawl spaces Upcoming Work Activity: May 5 High School faculty budget presentation May 6 Public information meeting on proposed budget at regular Board of Education meeting May 19 2 2015-16 be made over radio and television stations, the Kendall School District website, and through our automated notification system. Please remember to keep your contact information current. These announcements take upwards of 30 minutes to be posted through the multiple notifications channels; when possible, we make every attempt to post as many as we can by 7 a.m. School Budget and board election vote • High School Cafeteria Addition – Place balance of new concrete foundations and add structural steel at kitchen/servery areas • Elementary School – Demolition/removal of abandoned boiler Message from the Principal Dear Parents and Friends of Kendall Elementary School, It may hold some of the coldest temperatures of the year, but February brings my favorite day of the school year, Valentine’s Day. This is one those truly happy days at school. What could be better than a day filled with treats and funny little cards from every classroom friend? It’s just one of those magical days in the life of a child. I count myself fortunate to be part of it each year. Our school is full of students who show good citizenship. Student Council has just completed a service project to benefit Honor Flight. Vicki Spurr and Amy Leone, together with the members of our student council, are raising funds to help send a local veteran to Washington, DC. This month’s fundraiser offers a “Brush-off Service” for school employees at the end of the day. The first week in February, Judy Weber will be hosting our annual American Heart Association “Hoops for Heart” event. Followed by the annual “Week of Character,” Feb. 9-15. This year’s theme is “Our Kendall Kids Have Caring Hearts.” The week will include daily activities encouraging our school character traits of “Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.” Keep an eye on the Kendall Elementary sign in front of In December, the first graders in Erica Stepanek’s class spent an afternoon making gingerbread houses. the school - it displays which special character trait is our focus each month. Thank you to the whole school character education team (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)) for facilitating these essential activities and planting these important life-lessons into the hearts of our children. We are honored to be hosting the All County Music Festival on Feb. 6 and 7. Jeremy Rath and Leanne Zito have worked hard preparing this select group of musicians. We are so proud of these burgeoning young performers. I am grateful for the talents, patience and dedication of our music teachers. Just a reminder, every day we serve a healthy and varied breakfast, along with lunch. We have “Smoothie Thursdays”! Most Thursday mornings, we offer fruit and yogurt smoothies for breakfast as one of our entrees. Thank you to Linda Crawford and her kitchen staff for making this delicious treat! For those students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, breakfast is also free or reduced. If your kids miss breakfast, have them join us. It’s a great way to start the day! Sincerely, Sharon Smith Elementary School Principal Tax exemption for Kendall residents over 65 apply before March 1 For school purposes, residents of the Kendall Central School District who are 65 or older may apply for a property tax exemption up to 50 percent of their property’s assessed value. Income limits and statutory requirements apply. Details and applications for the exemption can be obtained from your tax assessor. Residents must apply before March 1. Income Range Exemption Percent $0-$19,500 50% $19,501-$20,500 45% $20,501-$21,500 40% $21,501-$22,500 35% $22,501-$23,400 30% $23,401-$24,300 25% $24,301-$25,200 20% $25,201-$26,100 15% $26,101-$27,100 10% $27,101-$27,900 5% Town Advisor Kendall Arthur Eugene Massey 1873 Kendall Road Kendall, NY 14476 Carlton Arthur Eugene Massey 14341 WaterportCarlton Road Albion, NY 14411 Murray Lynn Wood 3840 Route 31 Holley, NY 14470 Hamlin Elizabeth Spencer 1658 Lake Road Hamlin, NY 14464 Christopher Lyon Clarkson 3710 Lake Road Visit our website at: http://www.kendallschools.org Clarkson, NY 14430 3 From the Junior/Senior High School Principal Dear Parents and Community Members, The Capital Project has officially begun in the high school! We are excited about updating our building so we are better equipped to meet the social, emotional and most importantly, the academic needs of our students. In order for our students to be prepared to be competitive in the 21st Century, it is necessary to provide our students with updated facilities and resources that are comparable to neighboring school districts. It is also critical that our students are provided a safe environment. As you know, the high school is one of the few buildings left in the state that has an open classroom concept. This update will not only provide a more safe and secure environment, but it will also enhance the learning experience for every student. We will officially turn over the junior high wing (south/west wing) to the contractors during February break. In order to do so, we must first move junior high students from six classrooms to other locations in the building. We placed some computer labs on portable carts, repurposed spaces and assigned new lockers to our seventh and eighth grade students. Students will be receiving their vocal lessons in the auditorium. It is true that there is a lot of movement going on in the building, but I can assure you that our passion and focus remains on educating our students and ensuring they are receiving outstanding instruction every day. Our junior class took the English Regents in January, and we provided students the opportunity to retake other state exams to either pass or improve their grades. We continue to research ways to provide the necessary support system to students so that they successfully meet New York State’s benchmarks. Many staff members have volunteered to participate in a book talk focused on “Mindset - The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck. The message of the book stresses that effort and being a lifelong learner is so much more important than natural ability. The author explains that a person with a fixed mindset believes that their qualities are carved in stone. She goes on to explain that some people feel they are born with a certain amount of intelligence, personality and moral character. A growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts. Dweck challenges us to ask ourselves, “What are the opportunities for learning and growth today? For myself? For the people around me?” Convincing students to believe they are in control of their futures will empower them to reach for the stars and to realize their innate potentials. It is an exciting time in the high school for our students and your children. The building is being transformed and the staff is eager to research new ways to meet the unique needs of each child. I look forward to the “new” building and I am excited about the future. I look forward to showing you the new building in the fall. As Billy Crystal would say, it is going to be “marvelous”! Sincerely, Carol D’Agostino Kendall Junior/Senior High School Principal 4 Spring Musical Kendall High School will be presenting “Pippin” on March 13, 14 and 15. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. and feature one intermission with concessions. The show will feature senior Carley Lester as the Leading Player and a cast of circus players guiding young Pippin (senior Nicholas Schuth) to find his path in life. Controlled by his demanding father, Charlemagne (Connor Henion), Pippin moves through the phases of his life in this musical, eventually crossing paths with a young widow, Catherine (Marisa Hanlon). Recently revived on Broadway, Pippin won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Revival. Make sure to join us for a fun-filled, adventurous performance! Tickets are $6 for each performance at the door and $5 in advance (purchased through the main office at 585-659-2706). Counseling News Save the date! The Career and College Readiness Night will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. in the Spencerport High School Auditorium. This event is open to any student in grades 8-12 who would like to learn more about college and careers. Career and Technical Education (CTE) has paired with many college representatives to discuss career goals and discuss the career planning process. You can choose two of the following sessions to obtain more information: Culinary and Hospitality, Information Technology, Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, and Healthcare. A two- and four-year college panel will also be available. Representatives from the following SUNY colleges will be attending: Alfred State College, Binghamton University, State University College at Brockport, Finger Lakes Community College, Genesee Community College and Monroe Community College. Representatives from the following area colleges will also be there: Rochester Institute of Technology, Nazareth College, St. John Fisher College and University of Rochester. Community/ industry representatives attending: Electrical Union, Wegmans, Carpenter’s Union, SPX, Earth Link and Unity Health. Save the Date! Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations due for 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame nominations are due March 1. Nomination forms can be found here: www.kendallschools.org/highschool/sports/hall_of_ fame/athletic_hall_of_fame.html. Attention all senior athletes and their parents: save the date for the Senior Athlete and Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet on Sunday, June 14 at the Hickory Ridge Banquet Hall. Packets of information will be given to senior athletes soon. Please start gathering those cute sports pictures of your seniors to be used in our Senior Video. SportsHonors Kendall Beats Notre Dame in Basketball Varsity Cheer Team at the Genesee Region Cheerleading Championship on Jan. 19 Congratulations to Jacob Adams for earning Second Team All-Greater Rochester honors for Boys’ Soccer. He was included in this article in the Democrat and Chronicle: http://media.democratandchronicle.com/agr/ main/sport/Boys%20Soccer/2014/fall. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Kendall Eagles played host to the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame High School. The Eagles battled to the final buzzer, recording a 44-40 victory! The last time Kendall had beaten Notre Dame was in 2005, when the score was 51-36. The Eagles were led this time by William Condo with 11 rebounds and Mookie Nauden with 6 steals and 7 rebounds. Congratulations to Varsity Girls’ Soccer player Maya Rutland (junior) for earning Second Team All-Greater Rochester for the 2014 season and also being named to the Third-Team All-State team. Congratulations also go out to freshman Taylor ReQua, senior Kristen Jacob, and junior Taylor Rutland for earning All-Greater Rochester Honorable Mention distinction. Each of the aforementioned girls helped lead Kendall to their first Class CC Sectional title in 11 years. All four girls were included in this article in the Democrat and Chronicle: http://media.democratandchronicle.com/agr/main/sport/Girls%20Soccer/2014/fall. Congratulations to senior Tania Arellano for being named the TWC Scholar Athlete of the Week. Thanks to Girls’ Basketball Coach Jeffrey Parizek for nominating Arellano for this award. View the clip: http://rochester.twcnews.com/content/news/800957/scholar-athlete-of-theweek-tania-arellano/. Visit our website at: http://www.kendallschools.org 5 Iroquois history and culture In December, students in Shelly Budziszewski, Tonya Lustumbo and Justin Staebell’s fourth grade classes gave presentations to the third graders on what they learned about Iroquois history and culture. They gave examples of face and body painting used by the Native Americans and the meaning behind the symbols and colors, pottery and corn husk dolls made, and longhouses lived in. The third grade classes rotated through each classroom taking notes and listening to the presentations the fourth graders gave at each station. Devin Edick with his example of Iroquois pottery Tori Conner gives a presentation on the cornhusk doll she made to Camryn Collins An example of what male and female Native Americans wore A look inside a longhouse Technology Class Pitches Fishing Lures to Expert Angler Jeff Decker’s technology class recently gave a business sales pitch to a professional fisherman to show him the fishing lures they created on the 3-D printer. Ron Bierstine, owner of Orleans Outdoor, gave the students feedback on their lures and sales pitches. Each student showed Bierstine the lure, explained the name of the lure and its features, presented a visual aid with field data collected on the use of the lure, set a price, and offered a guarantee. Bierstine asked questions and challenged each student on their claims for each lure. He gave them advice for improvement, whether it was how to market the lure, conduct more field research to back up their claims or figure out the process for administering the guarantee. Bierstine suggested that they target the lure to catch fish that are found in bodies of water near Kendall and test it in those areas. He also advised that they obtain a patent for their design if they were serious about marketing it and customize their pitch to a specific company or wholesaler. The students started designing their lures in October and then printed them off the 3-D printer, with each lure averaging an hour of print time. After Thanksgiving, they began working on their sales pitch. Decker graded each student on their presentation and creation of the lures. Bierstine was impressed with what the students were able to design on the printer. He suggested that the students could also create flys, spoons, jigs or weights as future fishing projects on the 3-D printer. Bierstine’s company, Orleans Outdoor, is a full service fly and tackle shop, providing tributary fishing gear, expert advice and lodging at the nearby Licorice Lodge in Albion, NY. He specializes in fishing on the Oak Orchard River and other parts of western New York State. The website www. orleansoutdoor.com posts daily fishing conditions in fall, winter and spring. Jonathan Hance presents Small Fry lure Keaton Freitag presents The Bumble Bee lure 6 Ron Bierstine (on right) explains a point while Jeff Decker listens in Example of a student’s visual aid Holiday Singa-Lo ng The students at Kendall Elementary had a chance to show off their musical abilities at a holiday concert and singa-long the morning of Dec. 19. The fifth and sixth grade band, led by Leanne Zito, kicked off the concert, playing “The Rocking Drummer Boy” and “Siberian Sleigh Ride.” They were followed by the sixth grade jazz band playing “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.” The third and fourth grade chorus, led by Jeremy Rath, sang “Sixty Million Snowflakes” and “Wenceslas! The Good King Meets a Yankee” and the fifth and sixth grade chorus followed with “Tell Me, Tell Me!” and “One Tin Soldier.” The event ended with a sing-a-long of familiar holiday tunes, such as “Jingle Bells” and “Jingle Bell Rock,” in which both adults and children joined in. Zito projected the lyrics to each song on a screen set up on stage while Rath accompanied the songs on the piano. Many children wore their pajamas to the assembly on the last day before holiday recess. Some classes also wore their handmade elf hats or reindeer antlers. Lots of red and green attire could be seen on display, reflecting the festive mood in the auditorium. Project ADEPT Helps Kendall Students Calculate “Problems of Great Proportion” On Jan. 14, a target group of sixth grade students met with Carol Turkett, a retired math teacher, to explore mathematical proportions and how they relate to everyday situations. The “Problems of Great Proportion” program was part of Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES (BOCES 2) Project ADEPT program. The students spent two hours with Turkett gaining an in-depth understanding of how proportions work and learning new tools to solve multiple problems. She explained ratios and gave the students an example of changing a recipe to make a larger batch of cookies. With the assistance of BOCES 2 Gifted Education Resource Teacher Damon Piletz and Kendall Sixth Grade Math Teacher Eileen Dill, the students tackled the problem of figuring out how the measurements of a model truck translated in scale to the measurements of an actual truck. The students worked in groups and used the ratios of 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 or 1:10 to recalculate the measurements to determine which was the correct ratio. They also participated in an exercise where they measured the shortest person’s shadow, then measured the shadow of a ruler and used proportions to calculate the actual height of the student. By participating in these exercises, students were able to understand how math relates to solving everyday problems. Project ADEPT (A Diversified Enrichment Program for the Talented) is a division of BOCES 2 Gifted and Talented Education. Students of the Month for December Kendall Elementary and Junior/Senior High Schools recently recognized their students of the month for December. In the Elementary School, one student from each classroom was nominated by a teacher and they received their certificates at the monthly assembly. The students pictured at right demonstrated outstanding open-mindedness in December. Top row, from left, Anika Kolinsky, Kailie Regan, Lauren Miller, Colin Willis, Grace Allen and Jessica Litchhult. Middle row, from left, Grace Levett, Ehlaw Chaw, Bruce Rasmusson, Lauren Pilon, Noah Clark, Evan Levett and Claire Van Dusen. Bottom row, from left, Jonathan Conte, Celeste Wardhaugh, Addison Kludt, Annaleigh Breen, Brooke Rodas, Meghan Snyder, Irelynn Maloney and Ava Quintern. In the Junior/Senior High, one student was nominated from each grade level. Students received their certificates at the monthly Board of Education meeting and had breakfast at a later date with Carol D’Agostino and Kevin Watson. From left, Taylor Requa, Jessica Coble, Destiny LaPlant, Jenna LoSapio, Luke Rath, Tamra Stratton and Principal Carol D’Agostino. Visit our website at: http://www.kendallschools.org 7 Administration Julie E. Christensen, Superintendent Carol D’Agostino, Jr./Sr. High School Principal Kendall Central Schools Kendall, New York 14476 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Kendall, NY Permit #3 Kevin Watson, Jr./Sr. High School Assistant Principal & Athletic Director Sharon Smith, Elementary School Principal Nick Picardo, Coordinator of Student Services Board of Education Nadine Hanlon, Board President Christopher Gerken, Board Vice President Martin Goodenbery, Board Trustee Charles Patt, Board Trustee PATRON, BOXHOLDER, RESIDENT Chaley Swift, Board Trustee The Chronicle newsletter is published by Kendall Central School District, 1932 Kendall Road, Kendall, NY 14476. It is produced with the assistance of the Communications and Technology Services (CaTS) Department at Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES. Editor: Beth Nash, (585) 349-9028 Layout & Design: Karen Slayton February Calendar Correction 16-20 No School, Mid-Winter Recess Please note that Spring Recess extends through April 6, with the students and staff returning to school on April 7. This is a correction to the district calendar, which shows Spring Recess ending on April 3. 26 National Honor Society Blood Drive, HS Gym 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. March 2 Music Boosters Meeting, HS Chorus Room 7 p.m. 3 College and Career Night: Are You Ready?, Spencerport HS Aud 6 p.m. 4 Faculty Basketball Game vs. Holley - “Cause for the County” HS Gym/Commons 6 p.m. 4 Board of Education Work Session, HS Library 7 p.m. 5 Evening Counseling, HS Guidance 5-7 p.m. 5 Winter Sports Awards, HS Aud 6-7 All County Music Festival in Lyndonville 6 Jr/Sr High Progress Reports sent home 12 Sports Boosters Meeting, HS Commons 14 SAT Exam 15-16 National College Fair, Rochester Riverside Convention Center 10 a.m. 19 All District Instrumental Concert, HS Gym 7 p.m. 20 Mr. Kendall Pageant, HS Aud 7 p.m. NYS Income Tax Code Number The code number to be entered at the top of your 2014 New York State Income Tax form for Kendall Central School District is 318. You must use this number even if your children attend school elsewhere or may be temporarily living away from home. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. From left, Andrue Waugh and Katarina Wlosinski measure the model truck Story on page 7 Our Mission: The mission of the Kendall Central School District is to provide the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed by students to live responsibly and to compete successfully in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
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