Students in PreK-6th grade and their grown-ups are invited to Literacy Night on Tuesday, October 7th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Schedule of Events
5-6:00 - Elementary and Middle School Book Fair in the Elementary Library
(Elementary Book Fair will open at 3:45 pm)5:30 - Read Aloud in Library
6-7:00 - Family Literacy activities and games in the gym
6-6:20 - Parent Session sponsored by E2CCB - "What is the Science of Reading?"
(Students can stay in the gym with staff members.)
FHS Boys Soccer with another win
As reported in the Observer, Ryan Koopman scored twice and the Fredonia boys soccer team was able to limit Southwestern for a 3-1 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division I victory on Tuesday.
Koopman first scored in the 10th minute and the ‘Billies found another from Kyle Holland assisted by Sam Pietro in the 25th. Koopman’s final goal came in the 71st minute as Neshwan Arif set him up and Fredonia (8-1-2, secured a crucial league win.
Oliver Stump scored the lone goal for Southwestern (2-7-1, 1-3-1).
OBSERVER Photos by Ashleigh Brown
Paving on Wednesday will begin around Newton St. and Route 20/Main St. and proceed east toward the traffic circle. The crew should be at the school entrance later in the morning. Please plan your travel accordingly. Feel free to use the back entrance.
FREDONIA TENNIS IMPROVES TO 12-1
As reported in the Observer, Nella Darrell-Sterbak and Charis LaBarr won their singles matches to lead Fredonia to a 4-1 non-league girls tennis win over Cassadaga Valley on Monday.
Rosie Manzella and Elizabeth Joy won at first doubles, while Amelia Way and Hazel Daly-Griffen won at second doubles for the Hillbillies (12-1).
Addisyn Grissom and Natalie Hallot earned the Cougars’ lone win at third doubles.
Nella Darrell-Sterbak d. Adabella O’Hara 6-0, 6-1; Charis LaBarr (F) d. Addison Helwig 6-0, 6-0; Rosie Manzella and Elizabeth Joy (F) d. Xabrina Szablewski and Mya Cusimano 6-2, 6-1; Amelia Way and Hazel Daly-Griffen (F) d. Gia Knott and Emma Daigle 4-6, 6-3, 6-1; Addisyn Grissom and Natalie Hallot (CV) Addison Douglas and Finn Proper 6-4, 6-3.
Paving on Tuesday will begin at the Fire Department and proceed east to Newton St. Please plan your travel accordingly. Please look for another update for Wednesday.
Thanks to everyone who made our Homecoming celebration a huge success this past weekend. We appreciate the time, energy, and flexibility from all involved. Well done! Go Billies!
FYI. Paving in the village is scheduled to start this Monday at the Fire Department on Main Street/Route 20 and proceed west up the hill to the village line, heading toward Brocton. Please adjust your travel accordingly, especially for those on their way to Wheelock.
We will do our best to provide an update each day this week.
Enjoy your Sunday. Go Bills!
What a great Spirit Week so far! Tonight we continue the celebration with our parade, football game, and bonfire, followed by the dance tomorrow night.
Homecoming Parade Update
Due to road construction on Route 20, we’ve made some changes to keep everyone safe while still celebrating our Homecoming traditions! The parade route will now take place along Chestnut Street.
Staging area
Westerly Drive (green asterisk on map)
Parade steps off at 6:20 PM sharp
Floats and groups will march down Chestnut toward Wheelock, then on to the Orange Bowl!
Students in the Parade
Drop-off at Westerly Dr. & Chestnut St.
OR
Park at the Wheelock lot and walk up.
Spectators
Park as you normally would for the football game.
Line the sidewalks along Chestnut—please stay off the street.
A huge thank you to the student council and its advisors for their ingenuity, and to the Fredonia Police for helping make this plan possible!
FHS Volleyball Plays Well in Win
As reported in the Observer, Londyn Wilmot had 12 kills, nine aces, and four digs to lead Fredonia to a 25-7, 25-14, 25-8 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 girls volleyball sweep of Dunkirk on Monday night at Fredonia High School.
Elly Saunders had eight kills, an ace, and five digs; Maddie Krakowiak had five kills; and Alyse Bugaj had an ace and 24 assists for the Hillbillies (3-4, 2-3). Congrats to our student-athletes and coaches. Nicely done!
Calling all moms of children with Autism!!
Let us celebrate you while enjoying lunch and gaining some tips from experts in the field! Register at the QR code below, or at https://www.risingupevents.com. Registration is only $20!
Bring a friend, support person, family member, or anyone you feel would benefit from this time together. Please share!
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
Homecoming is September 27th, so let's get ready for Spirit Week!
Show off your school pride with a week full of fun themes and dress-up days:
High School
Mon. - Adam Sandler/Happy Gilmore
Tue. - Greek Life vs. Greek Life
Wed. - Western Wednesday
Th. - Dress as Your Class Age
Fri. - Hillbilly Showdown
Middle School
Mon. - Sports Day
Tue. - PJ Day
Wed. - Western
Th. - Hat Day
Fri. - Orange & Black
A Boil Water Order has been issued for the Village of Fredonia
"All Fredonia water customers must boil water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth and making coffee until further notice. Water must be brought to a rolling boil for one minute then cooled prior to use. Boiled or bottled water must be used to wash dishes by hand; dishes should be allowed to completely air dry after washing. Home dishwashers that reach a temperature of 170⁰F and have a full dry cycle do not need to be boiled. The water may be used for bathing as long as it is not consumed. The water is safe for laundry."
In terms of the impact of this news on our school district, here is some information to know:
For the time being, our water at school cannot be used for drinking.
For the time being, our drinking fountains will not be available.
We have water from a local bottled water supplier in place.
For more information, call the Village at 716-679-2307 or the County Health Department at 716-753-4481.
This past Friday, Cecelia Tonelli netted a hat trick and Mady Polhamus scored twice as Fredonia blanked Silver Creek/Forestville 6-0 in non-league girls soccer.
Tonelli scored twice from Polhamus and once from Callie Draggett to complete her hat trick in the first half.
After halftime, Polhamus scored from Tonelli twice and Aria Russo scored from Sophia Hunt. Naomi Muck made four saves in the clean sheet for the Hillbillies.
Then, on Monday, Fredonia battled to a 2-2 tie with a tough Allegheny-Limestone squad. Tonelli scored both goals while Muck played well in goal again. Draggett and Polhamus both had an assist.
Our team plays again tonight. Best of luck to our players and coaches.
Also selected was senior bass player, Grant Abbey. Grant was accepted to perform as a member of the All-State Symphony Orchestra.
Both students received a 100 on their NYSSMA level 6 solos at the NYSSMA Solo Festival held at Brocton CSD this past May.
Thousands of students across NYS auditioned, and to have two students accepted from a district our size is a testament to our student musicians and community support!
Mrs. Terreri will also be presenting at the conference alongside Dr. Richard Webb from SUNY Fredonia in a session for teachers across the state as well.
