Fredonia Central School District

Many thanks to the SUNY Fredonia athletic teams that have been greeting our students in the morning during arrival. This is a great way to start the day on a positive note and also increase the connection between our district and the college. Thanks to everyone for their participation and enthusiasm. Nicely done! Muchísimas gracias a los equipos deportivos de SUNY Fredonia que han estado saludando a nuestros estudiantes en la mañana durante su llegada. Esta es una excelente manera de comenzar el día con una nota positiva y también aumentar la conexión entre nuestro distrito y la universidad. Gracias a todos por su participación y entusiasmo. ¡Gran trabajo!

Congrats to Owyn Darrell-Sterbak for her recent performance at the CCMTA banquet as a 4-year scholarship recipient and for winning the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. We are extremely proud of her accomplishments and thank her for her dedication to the program. Additional thanks to Mr. Paschke, Mr. Shanahan, and Ms. Terreri for attending the banquet and supporting our music students. Awesome work by all involved! Felicitaciones a Owyn Darrell-Sterbak por su reciente actuación en el banquete de CCMTA como becaria de 4 años y por ganar el Concurso de Conciertos de la Orquesta Juvenil de "Greater Buffalo". Estamos extremadamente orgullosos de sus logros y le agradecemos su dedicación al programa. Gracias adicionales a Mr. Paschke, a Mr. Shanahan y a Ms. Terreri por asistir al banquete y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes de música. ¡Excelente trabajo de todos los involucrados!

At the end of last school year, our very own Cooper Stenger earned the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. On behalf of our entire school district, we offer our sincere congratulations on achieving this prestigious honor. We are extremely proud of this impressive accomplishment and want to recognize Cooper for gaining a variety of skills and knowledge that will equip him to be as successful as possible now, as well as in the future. The hard work and dedication required also connect directly with our district’s core beliefs of respect, integrity, excellence, and resilience. Well done and congrats! A la finalización del pasado año escolar, nuestro alumno Cooper Stenger obtuvo el rango de "Eagle Scout" a través de Boy Scouts of America. En nombre de todo nuestro distrito escolar, le ofrecemos nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones por haber obtenido este prestigioso honor. Estamos extremadamente orgullosos de este impresionante logro y queremos felicitar a Cooper por adquirir una variedad de habilidades y conocimientos que lo prepararán para obtener el mayor éxito posible ahora y en el futuro. El arduo trabajo y dedicación requeridas también conectan directamente con los valores fundamentales de respeto, integridad, excelencia y resiliencia de nuestro distrito. ¡Bien hecho y felicidades!

Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 13), we politely invite all students and staff to wear blue and white, the colors of the Israeli flag, as a symbol of our solidarity and compassion in light of recent events. This invitation is not about taking sides, but rather about demonstrating a commitment to our District's core beliefs of respect, diversity, inclusivity, and resilience. Thanks in advance for considering being part of this day. Mañana (viernes 13 de octubre), invitamos cortésmente a todos los estudiantes y al personal a vestirse de azul y blanco, los colores de la bandera israelí, como símbolo de nuestra solidaridad y compasión a la luz de los recientes acontecimientos allí acaecidos. Esta invitación no trata de tomar partido, sino más bien de mostrar nuestro compromiso con las creencias fundamentales de respeto, diversidad, inclusión y resiliencia de nuestro Distrito. Gracias de antemano por considerar ser parte de este día.

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! https://online.fliphtml5.com/qorwz/gogy/#p=1 ¡Enhorabuena a nuestros estudiantes del mes de septiembre! https://online.fliphtml5.com/qorwz/gogy/#p=1

Hello Fredonia Families, Our district was very sorry to hear about the horrific attacks in Israel over the weekend. Our thoughts and compassion go out to the people of Israel, who are facing unimaginable tragedy. Earlier this week, we shared educational resources with our faculty and staff that might help our students cope with this news and better understand the situation. We are politely asking that you pay close attention to your child's online access and usage due to the gruesome images that are being shared from the Middle East, mostly on social media. Our faculty and staff will be doing the same here in our schools and classrooms. No one needs to be exposed to such images, especially those who are school-aged. Thanks for your cooperation and support. Respectfully, Brad Zilliox

We hope that everyone is enjoying the long weekend. Today our district celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day, which honors indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. This directly connects with our district's core beliefs of showing respect, understanding diversity, supporting inclusivity, and being resilient. Thanks for taking a moment to reflect on our past while continuing to work together moving forward.

To all the amazing teachers who makes every day an adventure in learning, we appreciate your dedication and creativity. Happy Teachers' Day!

FCSD ANNOUNCEMENT: Hello Fredonia Families- We hope the week is going well. We just wanted to send another reminder that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has scheduled a nationwide test of their emergency alert systems today, Wednesday, October 4th at approximately 2:20 PM. At this time, all powered-on cell phones within the range of a cell tower will receive a test alert text message. Please be aware the test will occur during school hours. Please do not be alarmed by this notification and know that no further action is required since it is not associated with our district. We appreciate your attention and assistance. Have a great day.

National emergency test tomorrow afternoon: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emergency-alert-test-october-4-2023-fema-fcc-cellphones-tvs-radios/

The latest issue of the Spectator is available! https://online.fliphtml5.com/qorwz/vusu/#p=1

Beginning today, September 25, every household in the USA can place an order to receive four (4) free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. To place your order go to https://www.covid.gov/tests and click on the “Order Free At-Home Tests button. You can also order by phone: 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Do you have "Expired" COVID tests at home? Don’t throw them out until you’ve checked the FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended. Updated list of extended expiration dates for at-home COVID tests.

The Fredonia Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, September 26, at 6:00 PM in the High School library. Please visit our website for the agenda.

Student musicians from the Symphonic Band volunteered at the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Dunkirk. Participants appreciated the upbeat music as they walked, clapping along and dancing.

"Careers in Construction" Field Trip Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors! Learn about the vast career opportunities and unlimited potential for advancement within the construction industries. To sign up or learn more, visit the Student Services office.

Start With Hello Week is a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth. Today students in the high school were greeted with positive chalk messages from teachers and staff, while middle and elementary students were greeted by student athletes from Fredonia State.

The FCSD Board of Education will be participating in a professional learning event on Tuesday, September 19th at 4:30 PM. This is a non-voting event that is closed to the public.

Come Join the Fredonia Family! We currently have openings for a 1:1 Teacher Aide and a School Secretary. Apply today at https://www.fredonia.wnyric.org/page/human-resources-home

Hello Fredonia Families, Please see the message below that we are sharing with our students. We ask that you reinforce and support this message for all attending the Fredonia-Southwestern football game Friday night. We appreciate everyone supporting our team, but please keep the following in mind: Cheer for our team, not against our opponent Keep the language clean with no swearing Be respectful of the officials Be respectful of their fans and parents Represent our school positively Do not engage in negative social media dialogue with opposing teams and fans Best of luck to our players and coaches. Go Billies! Please contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns. Stay classy Fredonia! Dr. Zilliox bzilliox@fcsd.wnyric.org

CONGRATS TO MRS. FOLEY: The Board of Regents recognized three exemplary educators, all finalists for the 2024 NYS Teacher of the Year: Jonathan Clemmons of Minisink Valley Central School District; Ellen Foley of Fredonia Central School District; and Nichole Hantsch of Chenango Forks Central School District. Well done!