Happy Spring Break, 'Billies! 😎 For this week's update, you'll find info on this year's budget process, congrats to Peg Brisky, behind the scenes of our recent HS musical, and a Fredonia Feature of Christina DeGroff, first grade teacher.
https://www.smore.com/d637v-weekly-update
Please join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month! This is a great way to honor the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans, & learn about their heritage & culture. Arab Americans thrive in many aspects of social life, like entertainment & politics!
Today is Education and Sharing Day.
This day is observed annually on the 11th day of the month of Nisan on the Jewish calendar in memory of Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who dedicated his life to education.
Education and Sharing Day focuses on the core foundations of education and recognizes the importance that education has in children's lives!
If you'd like to learn more, click here: https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/article_cdo/aid/1167628/jewish/Education-and-Sharing-Day-USA.htm
Tomorrow is World Autism Awareness Day! This day is recognized to help bring awareness and acceptance to autistic individuals all around the world. Wear some blue to show your support! 💙💙 Click here to learn more: https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day
Please join us in celebrating Scottish-American Heritage Month! This is an excellent way to learn about & celebrate the Scottish-Americans who contributed to our nation's history. The Scottish have made a great mark on American culture as artists, inventors, & more!
Our Unified Basketball Team had a great first week of practice! They worked on shooting baskets, making passes, playing defense, and much more. Here's to a great season! 🏀
We know you've all been waiting for this one! It's time to stand proud and support your favorite GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Club with our annual Apparel Sale fundraiser!
Visit our online store where we have short and long-sleeved T-shirts, and sweatshirts for sale with our 2023 designs. Our offerings this year include a design created by one of our student members!
The store closes Sunday, April 2, so make sure to do your shopping soon! You can choose to have your order delivered to your home (shipping included) or we are happy to pick up and deliver to you here at school.
A portion of our fundraiser sale will be donated to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit organization founded in 1998. They focus on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth.
Online Store: https://stores.inksoft.com/fredoniagsa/shop/home
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Ms. Bonnie Burnett and Ms. Laura Haase run a Kids Get Fit club in the Elementary.
Each class looks a little different but with the same goal. Students in grades 1-4 learn how to move their bodies fluently and efficiently to increase fitness levels. Students are exposed to age appropriate types of exercises, workouts, games, and activities. So much fun!
On Sunday, March 19, the Remember Ricky Tournament was held at Lucky Lanes to honor Ricky Burgstrom, who passed away in November of 2021. Over 200 people came out to show their support ... including world-renowned bowler Jason Belmonte.
Belmonte was someone that Ricky idolized in the sport, so it was amazing he was able to be in attendance, and autograph the bowling ball that Ricky wanted!
It truly is a beautiful story of FCSD graduates, and teacher, honoring a classmate that passed away. 🧡🤍🖤
https://www.observertoday.com/news/top-stories/2023/03/a-great-scene-world-renowned-bowler-visits-remember-ricky-tournament/
The Fredonia Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, March 28, at 6:00 PM in the High School Library. Visit our website for the agenda.
Congrats to our talented student editors for another great edition of The Spectator!
To view the full issue, click here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=FredoniaCentral&set=a.948676773200787
Congratulations to Sylvia Rowe, who is retiring after 24 years in the district in various clerical roles. She is currently the friendly face and voice you'll find when you visit or call our Wheelock Early Childhood Center main office. Her Wheelock family celebrated with cake recently. We wish Sylvia all the best in retirement!
Today is the first day of Ramadan! Until April 21, Muslims will engage in fasting, praying, and spending time with their loved ones. There are also many special foods and activities throughout the month! Click here to read more: https://ing.org/resources/for-all-groups/calendar-of-important-islamic-dates/ramadan-information-sheet/
This week we are celebrating Spread the Word Campaign! This campaign is dedicated to creating an inclusive world, as exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We celebrate year long with our Unified Sports Teams, and we'll have daily activities and discussions in the classroom to strive for our district's pledge to focus on inclusion.
Watch this great video to learn more: https://youtu.be/hLiaGfrcMaE
Visit their website if you'd like to read more about the Spread the Word Campaign: https://www.spreadtheword.global/about
World Down Syndrome Day is a day to bring awareness to Down Syndrome. It's celebrated on March 21st to signify the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down Syndrome. Wear some colorful socks to show your support!
We are offering an extended variety of Fredonia Music Department Merchandise for sale. If you are interested please visit this link and order before the store closes on March 31. https://www.companycasuals.com/fcsdmusicdepartment/start.jsp
Enjoy the beautiful weather this week as we say goodbye to winter and hello to spring! 🌻🌺
On March 3rd, 29 art students went on a field trip to Mercyhurst University, in Erie, PA. They participated in one of three workshops (graphic design, photography, or art therapy) led by art department faculty. The workshops were meant to give the students a taste of the art majors offered at the university. They also toured some of the campus, ate lunch in the dining hall, and had some question and answer time with a current art major. It was an amazing experience, and everyone had a great time!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
