September 12, 2014

Wheatland-Chili Central

Schools Electronic Newsletter

Welcome Back to School

It was exciting to see all our students back in school last week and to meet the new kindergarten students at T. J. Connor, and the new sixth-grade students at the Middle School. Students and staff spent the week getting to know each other and their new schedules. It was great to see everyone’s smiling faces.

Kindergarten Students Learn to Ride the Bus

Once again, incoming kindergarten students at T. J. Connor participated in a bus orientation before the start of school. During this orientation, students learned important information about bus safety, including how to be safe on the bus and while crossing the street. Kindergarteners also experienced

their first bus ride. Parents had the opportunity to discuss any concerns with Cindy Kwiatkowski, Transportation Director, and meet other parents of kindergarten students. Many thanks to Cindy K. and

the participating bus drivers for another informative and exciting orientation.

HS Piano Class Offers Students an Alternative Musical Learning Experience

Beginner Piano is a High School elective that allows students with little or no experience to learn the basics of reading music and performing on the piano, while

giving students already in Band or Chorus the opportunity to learn a new instrument. Using the electric pianos in our Music Lab, students receive both group instruction and individual attention during independent practice time. More

advanced students have the opportunity to work at their own pace and explore additional music. Mr. Zimmerman is doing a great job with the course and we appreciate his efforts.

Homecoming at MS/HS Comes Early this Year

Homecoming is a wonderful way to get the school year off to a great start for all. The celebration is very early this year due to the soccer schedule, so Spirit Week started Monday, September 8. The themes for this week were as follows:

Monday: Roll out of bed day

Tuesday: Dress-up day (Also school photos) Wednesday: Western day

Thursday: Blue and white day

Friday: Class color day

The homecoming parade is at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning with festivities at the school to follow. Which class will win the

float competition this year? Come out and see our students in action with soccer games to follow all day. A Middle School dance will be held Saturday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with a High School dance to follow from 9-11 p.m.

Wheatland-Chili JV and Varsity Sports in full swing

Each of our District’s Fall sports programs are now competing on a weekly basis. Our teams began

practicing on August 18, and have been working six days a week since this time to train for this phase of their respective seasons. Our Modified teams began their practice schedule on Friday, September 5, and are preparing for their game seasons which start in just a few short weeks.

Here is a run-down of their successes so far:

Soccer: The boys JV team has won all three of its games, and the boys Varsity team has had wins against Albion and Northstar/Finney. The Varsity boys lost in a tough battle against Kendall on Monday night, and will play Geneseo this Saturday at 1 p.m. (JV) and 3 p.m. (Varsity). The girls soccer teams are off to a great start to their seasons as well.

Volleyball: Our team lost its first match of the season to Alexander this past Monday night, and had their home debut on Wednesday at Wheatland.

Cross Country: Our co-ed team participated in the Oakfield-Alabama “Dash in the Dark” relay on Friday

night, but unfortunately the event ended early due to lightning. The team, last year’s Section V Champions, had their first league meet on Tuesday night at Oatka Creek Park.

Interested in watching Wildcats Sports in action? You can always look up schedules and scores by visiting the Genesee Region Athletic Association website at www.geneseeregionaa.org.

T. J. Connor Movie Night

The first movie night at T. J. Connor was held outside this year on September 5.

Families gathered in the back of the building to watch The Lego Movie under the stars while enjoying some treats. During the day, staff and students wore “Super Padraig” shirts to show their support for Padraig Crowley. Proceeds from this

event went to support the

Crowley family. A fun night was had by all.

T. J. Connor Students “Run for Life”

In conjunction with New York Road Runners Association, T. J. Connor students in grades two through four have joined an exciting new program called "Mighty Milers.” This program was developed to encourage students to gain an enjoyment for running and to stay fit. The motto of this program is "Run For Life.” The goal of the program is to have every student run the equivalent of a marathon (26.2 miles) during the school year. We use our weekly fitness classes along with some of our regular Physical

Education class time to work on reaching our goal. Each student who completes the 26.2 mile goal will receive a Mighty Milers

membership card along with a

medal recognizing their achievement. This fall, 126 students received medals for their participation in the

program last spring. This year, students will have the opportunity to earn other awards such as pencils, magnets, wristbands, books, and t-shirts. This is a great fitness opportunity for our T. J. Connor students.

District Girls’ Soccer Teams Participate in the Megan Carl

Tournament

Our girls JV soccer won the first round of the 17th Annual “Megan Carl Tournament,” their first tournament win in many years. The Varsity girls soccer won the championship game of the tournament, defeating Letchworth in the first round and Geneseo in the second round this past Saturday night.

WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 Beckwith Avenue, Scottsville, NY 14546

Phone: (585) 889.4500

Fax: (585) 889.6284

Board of Education

Kim Snyder, President

Carol Davis, Vice President

Shanna Fraser James Musshafen

Courtney Panek Tiffany Passmore

Michelle Rocha

Deborah Leh, Ed.D., Superintendent

HS Kayaker Spends Summer on the Water

You may not be aware that we have a champion kayak racer among us at the

High School. Without saying much about it or drawing attention to himself, Aaron Berghash spends much of his summer going to kayak races around the United

States. Most recently he traveled to the national competition in Georgia as well as a distance race in Wells Bridge (NY), where he placed first. This is a unique talent that Aaron pursues with both great commitment and determination. Good luck to him as he continues to push himself in this sport and congratulations on his accomplishments.

Where Are Our Graduates?

If you are a Wheatland-Chili graduate and would like to share the story of your

accomplishments and how WCCSD helped you achieve your success, please email

Deborah_leh@wheatland.k12.ny.us with details. You may consider sharing the story

of your military service, the college you attended and how it led to a successful

career, how WEMOCO provided the foundation for your career choice, etc. Help us

inspire our current Wheatland-Chili students by sharing your stories.

View Past Editions of our Electronic Newsletter

In an effort to reach more of our community members and parents, we are distributing copies of the

newsletter at the Village and Town Halls, Libraries, and at local businesses. Past editions of our

newsletter can be found by accessing the District website at www.wheatland.k12.ny.us and selecting

the QUICK LINKS tab on the left-hand side of the page for the Electronic Newsletter.

Student Recites Pledge at Board Meeting

One student from the Middle School led the community in reciting the

Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the Board of Education meeting

held on September 8, 2014.

To Register: In-person - Join us for Community Night on Wednesday, September 17th from 5:30 - 7 pm at the Wheatland Municipal Building, 22 Main St., Scottsville. Wheatland Rec will be taking registrations alongside other clubs and organizations that night, come in and see what the community has to offer your

children/family. You can also stop in at the Wheatland Municipal Building to pick up or drop off your registration form at the Town office window any weekday, 9am to 5pm, up until one week before a class starts.

By mail - (download Registration Form from website at www.townofwheatland.org) Mail to: Wheatland Rec, P.O. Box 15, 22 Main St., Scottsville, NY 14546 *It is important that mail-in Registrations be received one week before your requested program starts.*

Fees due with registration, make checks payable to: Town of Wheatland Questions or Comments? Call the Recreation Coordinator, Diane Jennings, at 889-1553, ext. 103.

SWIM PROGRAMS: *All swim programs are held at Wheatland-Chili High School Pool Pool Director: Kerry Hallock

1. Group Swim Lessons: Red Cross progressive swim lessons based on ability and confidence level for ages 4 and up. (4 year olds also have the option of parent/child lessons, private lessons or Tiny Tots.) MONDAYS 6-classes 9/22 - 11/3 (No class on 10/13) Class times: 5:30-6:00 pm Levels 1-3 6:05-6:35 pm Levels 1-66:40-7:10 pm Levels 4-6Fee: $40.00

2. Tiny Tots Swim:For kids not quite ready for level 1

pool. Life guards are provided; however, no children will be allowed to enter the pool without a parent.TUESDAYS 6-classes 9/23 - 10/28Class Time: 6:20 - 7:10 pmFee: $60.00 per family

7. Water Walking: It’s fun! A low impact cardiovascular workout for legs, waist and chest in deep water with a buoy belt. Low impact aerobic & swim skills are helpful.TUESDAYS 6-classes 9/23 - 10/28Class Time: 7:15 - 8:00 pm

(3-4 year olds). Limited class size.MONDAYS 6-classes 9/22 - 11/3 (No class on 10/13)Class Time: 5:30 - 6:00 pmFee: $40.00

3. Stroke Refinement:For adults and kids who would like to improve their strokes and endurance.MONDAYS 6-classes 9/22 - 11/3 (No class on 10/13)Class Time: 6:40 - 7:10 pmFee: $40.00

4. Lap Swim:Adult lap swim program.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 6-weeks9/22 - 11/3 (No class on 10/13)Class Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pmFee: $33.00

5. Parent/Child Swim:Ages 6 months - 4 years, child swims with parent.TUESDAYS 6-classes 9/23 - 10/28Class Time: 5:45 - 6:15 pmFee: $40.00

6. Family Swim:Parents must register and accompany their children in the

Instructor: Christine DestounisFee: $44.00

8. Private Swim Lessons:One-on-one swim instruction. All ages.WEDNESDAYS 6-classes 9/24 - 10/29 Class times:5:30-6:00 pm 6:05-6:35 pm6:40-7:10 pmFee: $77.00

9. Holiday Open Swim:Open swim during holiday recess.MONDAY 12/29Time: 10:00 am - 12 noonFee: $2

ADULT FITNESS: *Program locations and instructors are listed with each class

1. Total Body Conditioning:First half of class warm-up and low impact aerobics for cardio, second half of class body toning and cool down for strength and flexibility.MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS9/22 - 12/18(No class on 10/13, 10/27, 11/27 or 12/11)Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pmPlace: WCHS LibraryInstructor: Helen BilakFee: $66.00/1 class per week $120.00/2 classes per week

2. Gentle Yoga:Class is for beginner or returning students. This gentle approach to traditional Yoga combines

the awareness of breath with movement and meditation. Take time to nourish the body and spirit.MONDAYS (No class 10/13)Session 1: 9/22 - 11/3Session 2: 11/10 - 12/15Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pmPlace: Wheatland Municipal Building - Senior CenterInstructor: Lourdes RoaFee: $54.00 per session

3. Power Vinyasa Yoga:Power Vinyasa (means to flow) is a vigorous fitness-based approach to Yoga designed to increase flexibility, build strength, and melt away tension. A great workout that links

ball? Purchase one from instructor the 1st night of class for $8.WEDNESDAYS 10/1 - 11/19Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pmPlace: WCHS LibraryInstructor: Karen Eichele Fee: $45.00

5. Adult Co-Ed & Men’s Basketball:Adult players, 18 & up can come out and play pickup basketball games.WEDNESDAYS 10/1 - 12/10(no games on 11/26)Times: 6:00 - 7:15 pm - Co-ed

Town of Wheatland 22 Main Street, Scottsville, NY 14546 • 585-889-1553 • www.townofwheatland.org

WHEATLAND RECREATION PROGRAMS - FALL 2014The Town of Wheatland invites the entire community to take part in these healthy & enjoyable programs!

YOUTH FUN & FITNESS:1. Indoor Soccer:Open to Kindergarten - 8th grade students. Learn skills and drills with game play. Teams are formed and games will be played on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, depending on number of teams. Schedules will be passed out after teams are formed.TUESDAY/THURSDAY 8 weeks9/30 - 11/13(No soccer on 11/11)

discipline, fitness, flexibility and focus. Only pre-paid students may attend class. Indicate on registration form if your child will need to take late bus home.TUESDAYS 12 weeksSession 1: 9/16 - 12/2Session 2: 12/9 - 3/17Session 3: 3/24 - 6/16Time: 3:10 - 3:45 pmPlace: TJ Connor gymCoordinator: Collamer-Jones KarateFee: $75.00 per session

Times:K-1-2 grades: 6:00 - 7:00pm3-5 grades: 7:00 - 8:00pm6-8 grades: 8:00 - 9:00pmPlace: TJ Connor gymCoordinator: Jason PaloFee: $35.00

2. After School Karate:Learn this highly-effective Okinawan self-defense art. A fun and exciting workout that also teaches confidence,

7:30 - 8:45 pm - MenPlace: TJ Connor gymInstructor: Jason JenningsFee: $22.00 per session

6. Adult Indoor Soccer:Indoor soccer for the kid in every adult - a fun way to workout! Teams created each night and numerous games played.MONDAYS 9/29 - 11/24Time: 6:00 - 8:00pmPlace: TJ Connor gymCoordinator: Jason PaloFee: $35.00 for complete session or $10.00 per night

breath with movement, designed for people who enjoy exercising and want a minimal amount of meditation with their Yoga.WEDNESDAYS Session 1: 9/24 - 10-29Session 2: 11/5 - 12/10Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pmPlace: Wheatland Municipal Building - Senior CenterInstructor: Kathy MerrittFee: $54.00 per session

4. Resita Ball:Learn how to use the Resita ball for cardio & toning. Bring your own ball and mat. Be ready to have some fun with your workout! Don’t have a OTHER:

1. Painting with Acrylics:Learn to see as an artist, and paint as a painter. We’ll explore a variety of brush techniques, experiment with color theory and paint mixing and practice picture composition. In the process, you’ll develop a more discerning eye about your own- and others- artwork. Please bring 1 or 2 simple photographic images that inspire you to 1st class, or choose from the instructor’s supply. You will complete 1 painting plus small practice pieces. Bring folder for instructional handouts, all other art supplies are included with class fee. TUESDAYS 10/21 - 11/18

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pmPlace: WCHS Art RoomInstructor: Terese Manfredi-HillFee: $65.00

2. Defensive Driving Course:Lower auto insurance premiums (10% discount), can reduce 4 points from license, learn to be a safe driver.SATURDAY 10/4Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (includes breaks, pizza lunch provided)Place: Wheatland Municipal Building Senior CenterInstructor: Anna Schultz- I Drive Safely InstructorFee: $25/make checks payable to Anna Schultz