January 2016 - Belfast Central School

Volume 38/Number 5
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January 2016
‘Stocking Stuffers’ Full of Holiday Cheer
“Stocking Stuffers” was a smashing success that had
audiences laughing out loud on December 11 and 12
in the BCS auditorium. With a large cast of 30, plus
the addition of the 3/4 choir of over 25 students, it was
wonderful to have such great participation. It was truly a
school-wide effort with so many teachers and staff members lending their time and talents and donating needed
props and supplies. All of these pieces came together to
present a holiday show that students and audiences won’t
soon forget! The support of the community was evident
as the show opened to a full house and brought in a great
crowd for the second performance as well. It was
wonderful for our performers to feel such an
outpouring of support. Many of the actors
are excitedly looking forward to more opportunities to perform on stage in the future!
So stay tuned for upcoming productions!
BCS Welcomes New District Administrator
Chris Gagliardo will join the staff at
BCS on January 4 to work as a District
Administrator. He replaces our former
CSE Chairperson Kelly Dunham who resigned at the beginning of the school year.
Mr. Gagliardo is a lifetime resident of
the Southern Tier. A graduate of Portville
Central School, where he met his wife,
Chris moved on to seek higher education at St. Bonaventure University. Here
he received his undergraduate degree in
sociology, masters degree in adolescent
education and professional certification as
a school building leader. During his time
at St. Bonaventure, Chris was a Cadet in
their ROTC program, earning his Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S.
Army.
Upon graduation he went to the U.S.
Army Flight School program to be a
Rotary Wing Pilot in CH-47D Helicopters.
During his time in the U.S. Army and NY
Army National Guard, he led soldiers in
the War on Terror During Operation Enduring Freedom 07-08 in Afghanistan.
Upon his return he was employed as
a high school social studies teacher with
the Cattaraugus/Allegany BOCES based
at Elm Street Academy where he worked
for almost 10 years, filling various other
responsibilities in conjunction with his
classroom teaching.
Chris and his wife Tiffany have four
children, Autumn, Brenton, Brock, and
Alana. The two spend a lot of time with
their kids either leading the local Cub
Scout pack, or coaching varied youth
sports and programs. The whole family
are avid campers and sportsmen, spending
many summers on the lake camping and
boating.
When this new opportunity became
available in Belfast, Mr. Gagliardo immediately sought it out because of his desire
Chris Gagliardo
to be involved administratively in a small,
rural school district. To be a part of a
school that values community and morals
is something he has wanted since the start
of his educational career. Mr. Gagliardo is
very excited to start this new position and
begin a career as a Bulldog!
Board of Education Update
November 10, 2015
• At 6:33 p.m. President Hull called the meeting to order.
• Superintendent May introduced Christopher Gagliardo as the
recommended candidate for Director of Pupil Personnel.
• The Board received the Budget Status and Revenue Status
Reports for September, the Warrant Reports for September,
and the Internal Claims Auditor’s Report to the Board of Education for September. Mr. Lingenfelter presented quarterly
budget transfers and Real Property Tax corrections.
• Mrs. May presented the discipline report for the month of
October. She stated that the annual senior citizens’ Christmas
dinner will be held on December 12, 2015. Board members
and spouses are welcome to attend.
• Mrs. May provided enrollment numbers for the month of
October, winter sports schedules, and upcoming events. She
also provided a building project update, stating most of the
phase work is done. We are looking at the phone system, and
the energy performance work is in line for review at the State
Education Department.
• The Board approved the following as presented:
- the minutes of the October 13, 2015 regular meeting
- the treasurer’s report for the month of September
- to accept the tax collector’s report for 2014-2015 and direct
that the lists of the delinquent tax items, with the addition
of the two percent penalty, be certified to the office of the
county treasurer and/or other tax enforcement officer
- to accept the budget calendar for 2016
- a revision to the Affordable Care Act schedule as presented
- the district response to the auditor’s management letter
- CSE and CPSE recommendations
- to allow Belfast Central School girls to compete on Friendship Central School’s 2015-16 cheerleading squad
Belfast Central School
- appointment of Danielle Bainbridge to the position of modified softball coach for the 2015-16 season
- winter sports chaperones as follows: Melanie Miller, Ron
Webb, Lisa Denning, Josh Hazelton, Mary Paulsen, and
Michelle Calanni
- to abolish the position of Committee on Special Education
Chairperson, to approve the creation of a new position,
Director of Pupil Personnel, and to appoint Christopher Gagliardo to this probationary position commencing on January 4, 2016
- a student teacher placement for Juliana Evans, a Houghton
College student, working with Mrs. Preston in English
7-12, October 26 to December 11, 2015
- volunteers for basketball for the 2015-16 season as follows:
Taylor Button, girls’ varsity basketball, Sarah Ely, boys’
modified basketball, Carolyn Burr and Elizabeth Hamer,
girls’ modified basketball
- Leah Robertson as a non-certified substitute teacher for the
2015-16 school year
- attendance at the December 3rd ACASB Meeting
• At 7:15 p.m., the meeting adjourned.
Order Easter Chocolate Today
The Class of 2016 will be selling Niagara
Chocolate from January 11-22.
See a member of the senior class or
contact Carolyn Burr or Mary Enders
for more information!
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January 2016
2016-17 Budget Calendar
At the regular Board meeting of November 10, 2015,
the Board of Education adopted the budget calendar below, establishing the timetable for preparing a budget for
the upcoming 2016-17 school year.
Budget preparation is conducted in open session at
regular meetings. Residents of the district are welcome
at these meetings and may, at the discretion of the Board,
provide suggestion and comment. Our Board members
will try to create and present a budget that is fair to our
students and affordable to our taxpayers. For your information and convenience, meeting dates and areas of the
budget to be addressed are included
January 12, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
1. General Support Items which include the following:
a. Board of Education
b. District Clerk & District Meeting
c. Chief School Administrator
d. Business Office
e. Operation & Maintenance
f. Audit, Tax Collector & Legal Fees
g. Special Items
February 9, 2016
Paw & Bulldog Ornaments
Build Connections at BCS
At the December 1st faculty meeting, Christmas ornaments for
every student at BCS were created. The ornaments were placed
on trees generously donated to BCS by Jean Snyder of Jean’s
Farm Market in Belfast. When thanked for being such an asset
to our community, Jean humbly stated that she is not a hero, “Just
someone who loves Belfast.”
Each student also received a personalized note from a teacher
or staff member at BCS.
David Yochum, middle school math teacher, said, “It was a
great way to reflect on the connection I have with the kids.”
Anne Cater, Curriculum Coordinator who developed the
idea of paws and bulldogs for each student, said, “These are the
personal touches that let kids know what an integral part of the
school and community they truly are.”
Cody Cobb summed up the student perspective by exclaiming,
“Oh boy, I never knew a teacher could like me so much.”
Regular Board Meeting
1. Transportation portion which includes the following:
a. Pupil Transportation
b. Bus Garage
2. Community Service and Census
3. Undistributed portion which includes the following:
a. Employee Benefits
b. Debt Service
c. Inter-fund Transfers
March 8, 2016
Regular Board Meeting
1. Instructional portion which includes the following:
a. Teaching/Supervision
b. Programs for the Disabled
c. Occupational Education & Summer School
d. Library & Audiovisual
e. Attendance, Guidance, Health & Psychological
Services
f. Athletics
2. Estimated Revenues
April 12, 2016
Regular Board Meeting –
ADOPT FINAL BUDGET
May 10, 2016
Regular Meeting - Budget Hearing
May 17, 2016
Budget Vote
Belfast Central School
Important Financial Aid Meeting
Jan. 21st for Juniors and Seniors
A financial aid information night for JUNIORS AND SENIORS will be held January 21, at 5 p.m. in the high school library. ALL college-bound seniors and their parents should attend
this meeting! The entire financial aid process will be reviewed
and questions will be addressed by a financial aid expert. The financial aid process is changing beginning with this year’s juniors,
so we are inviting both seniors AND juniors to attend so families
may gain a better understanding of the financial aid changes and
how they will affect the timeline for applying for both college
admission AND financial aid. We strongly encourage all families
with college-bound students to attend this informational meeting!
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January 2016
White House: Alexa, Heather, Abby, Lucy
Bald Eagle: Logan, Donivan, Maddex, Monica
Second Graders Use Recycling
to Create Historical Symbols
Mt. Rushmore: Callahan, Rachel, Leon, Cory
After studying our Country’s national symbols through a core curriculum
inquiry, the second grade students in Mrs. Hazelton’s and Mrs. Romance’s
classes worked together to create the symbols out of recycled materials. The
students worked together to complete research to determine the historical
significance and importance of each symbol. Then, they planned out how
they would build their symbols using the materials that were available. It was
fun to see the students problem solve and work together as a team to develop
their “blueprints.” At the completion of the projects, the students used their
speaking and listening skills to present and learn more about each symbol.
We have many talented and creative architects in 2nd grade!
American Flag: Izabella, Mariah, Bryce, Cylie
Statue of Liberty (above):
Summer, Emalee, Zakk
Presidential Seal (left): David,
Tate, Chloe, Finn
Liberty Bell: Addisyn, Kaylee, Preston, Will
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January 2016
The following received recognition for being Belfast’s Best. They were
nominated for the reasons noted. A certificate and a pen were awarded to
them for their fine efforts. Congratulations to the following:
Marty Sabato for working with a student after school, tutoring. Thanks!
– Mr. Roche
Mrs. Atherton for being so helpful and cheerful in my class. – Mrs. Mullen
Mrs. Gilbert – I love playing on your computers and playing “Thinking
Things.” – Michael Gordon
Mrs. Ross – I miss looking at the books in your preschool classroom.
– Carson Foster
Mr. Sullivan for playing tricks on us when we race. – Violet Edwards
Mrs. Burr for being willing to help students in your free time
and making a speech at the NHS meeting. – Michaela Pastorius
Mrs. Heaney for dedication to the play and compassion towards each individual. – Sarah Marsh
Mrs. Marsh for donating time to make the play successful.
– The Cast
Mrs. Mullen & Mrs. Weaver for being great mentors & always being there to help out with any situation. – Mrs. Bainbridge
Mr. Keiser for working hard to keep our preschool clean & safe, helping
with special tasks, & protecting our favorite toys. Thanks Jesse for caring
so much about the preschoolers. – Belfast Preschool Staff & Students
Mr. Dedrick for your help in cutting wood for our holiday gift making projects and having it done within 30 minutes!! Thank you for going above and
beyond! You are the Best! – Belfast Preschool Staff & Students
Mrs. Bogdan for working hard every day helping Mrs. Ross & the preschoolers. She shares great ideas for helping all students achieve success
& loves us all as her family. Mrs. Bogdan is also artistic & loves to read
books! We love our Mrs. Bogdan! – Preschoolers & Especially Mrs. Ross
Library Has OverDrive eBooks
and Audio Books Available
Did your child get an iPad or tablet for
Christmas? Looking for something educational they can do on it? Download an
eBook or audio book from OverDrive!
The OverDrive collection is an extension of BCS’ physical library, only it’s
online with 24/7 access to eBooks and audio books. It’s convenient for students to
check out titles at home, on the weekends,
or during school breaks with no worry
about misplacing a book or running up late
fees – these digital titles automatically return at the end of the lending period!
OverDrive can help students of all ages
read more and improve comprehension.
Struggling or reluctant readers, learningBelfast Central School
challenged, second-language learners, and
gifted readers can benefit from the service.
• Enrich vocabulary and improve
comprehension and pronunciation
• Introduce students to books above
their reading level
• Teach critical listening
• Help busy kids find time to read
To use OverDrive, students browse
our secure custom website, borrow with
OverDrive app, and enjoy anytime, anywhere on a computer, tablet, smartphone
or eReader.
To learn more, contact Michele Gilbert
at [email protected] or 585-3652646, ext. 3309 during school hours.
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Enders Graduates
from Natural
Helpers Training
Jaiden Enders is pictured above after
receiving her diploma at Natural Helpers
in Ulysses, PA at Penn York Camp on November 10. The diploma marks completion of an intense three-day training
packed into a day and a half at the woodsy
retreat center. Graduating with Jaiden
were Matt Weaver, Max Miller, Selene
Hamer, and Christianna Hansgen.
The Natural Helpers are selected by
their peers as someone they would go to in
the event that they had a problem. Natural
Helpers is an evidence-based program that
is over 35 years old. Suicide prevention is
the ultimate goal of the program sponsored by Allegany County Alcohol and
Substance Abuse (ACASA).
Belfast students attended Natural Helpers with sixth graders from Immaculate
Conception School, Wellsville Central
School, Bolivar-Richburg Central School,
and Friendship Central School.
In addition, ACASA offers many
opportunities to our students to create
radio spots, interact with adult facilitators at Partners for Prevention in Allegany
County (PPAC), and assists with our
PROMISES campaign for an alcohol-free
Prom Night.
“We are proud of our Natural Helpers
and pleased to forge strong community
partnerships between our youth and service providers in Allegany County,” boasts
Superintendent Judy May. Mrs. May was
a guest at the retreat this year and enjoyed
her glimpse into the Natural Helpers training process.
January 2016
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January 2016
Mores Scenes
from ‘Stocking
Stuffers’
Belfast Central School’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Belfast Central School is to work together to provide a comprehensive, equitable, and quality education for all students based on the
belief that all children can and will learn. The community, faculty, staff, parents, and students will cooperatively foster each individual’s intellectual, moral, social,
civic, and physical development so that Belfast Central School will continue to be looked upon as an example of excellence in rural education in New York State.
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January 2016
First Quarter Aw
Belfast Central School recognizes our youth for their outstanding academics. O
in grades K-8. On November 20, students in grades 3-12 were rewarded for attain
ing students received recognition for their outstanding achievements:
Three Musketeers award to a student
who works well with others in all situations:
Summer Buchholz, Logan Estabrook, Erica Hull,
Kailob Lipka, George Merrell, III, Colin Stork
Mr. Goodbar for the student who is always
being a good friend to classmates: Derek
Calanni, Emma Calanni, McKylie Elliott, Carson
Foster, Finn Heaney, Tate Jenkins, Dennis Rehler,
Jackson Southwick, Harley Wardhaugh
Jolly Rancher award for the student who is
happy to learn everyday: Elizabeth Brundage,
Benjamin Cater, Bryce Conley, Nevaeh Elliott,
Carter Fenti, Cassondra Guilford, Anglique JonesMitchell, Carissa Mura, Natalee Lindo
Positive Sportsmanship: Gym - (5) Brianna
Morton, (6) Matthew Weaver, (7) Collin Preston,
(8) Rachel Marsh; Art - (5) Connor Hull, (6) Selene
Hamer, (7) None, (8) Hanah Helms; Music - (5)
Canaan Sullivan, (6) Destiny Cantrell, (7) Cierra
Wallace, (8) Sarah Lindo; Library Media - (5)
Jason Amidon, (6) Christianna Hansgen; Family &
Consumer Science - (7) Devin Harriger, (8) McKayla
Cross; Spanish - (8) Caleb Caiazza
Super Star Awards: Math - (5) Justin Hill, (6) Ian
Smith, (7) Melvin Hamer, (8) Kennedy Male; ELA - (5)
Brianna Morton, (6) Jaiden Enders, (7) Aidan Heaney,
(8) Elisa Houser; Science - (5) Justin Hill, (6) Nate
Rogers, (7) Melvin Hamer, (8) Hunter Enders; Social
Studies - (5) Anna Drozdowski, (6) Matthew Weaver,
(7) Melvin Hamer, (8) Hunter Enders
Honor Roll: 5th grade - Jas
Anna Drozdowski, Emily Elliott,
Andrew Klos, Jacob Lindo, Bria
grade - Alicia Borden, Destiny C
Hamer, Christianna Hansgen, M
Smith, Matthew Weaver
Honor Roll: 7th grade - Ta
Brianna Elliott, Keltsie Francis,
Hunt, Lillian Mahon, Adison Ma
Milky Way Award is given to the student
who is setting an example for others by having
quality work that was “out of this world”:
Landen Blocho, Cylie Burrows, Emalee Carmen,
Owen Heaney, Jenna Hill, Dillion Kelley, Madeline
White, Madison Yackeren
Starburst award for a “star” student who
worked hard every day in all areas: Isabelle
Guilford, Allyson Hazelton, Khloe Jenkins, Josilyn
Kirch, Kaylee Knorr, Noah Miller, Mariah Patton,
Danika Scott, Abigail Sullivan
Snickers award for
a student with a good
sense of humor and
ability to make others
laugh daily: Chris
Weaver, Wyatt Weaver
Dove Award
is for the class
peacemaker:
Sarah Hazelton,
Heather Padden,
Grant Preston
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Honor Roll: 3rd grade - Mat
Calanni, Joseph Elliott, Sadie E
Natalee Lindo, Jaizelyn Marcell
Stanton, Caden Stork, Kayliegh
Zillgitt; 4th grade - Jacob Borden
Cater, Cassondra Guilford, Mar
Audrey Hugan, Tristan Jenkins,
Kyle McCumiskey, Abigail Sulliv
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M&M award for being a “m
student: Carley Burrows for re
Afton Hamer, Owen Heaney for
Dillion Kelly for math, Tye Willar
Wilson for math
January 2016
wards Assembly
On November 19, 2015, we held our first quarter awards assembly for students
ning honor or high honor roll status at our first honor roll breakfast. The follow-
Most Improved: 5th - Garrett Taylor, 6th - Riley Cassidy, 7th - Christopher Fuller, 8th - Adelaide Sullivan
tthew Barren, Catherine
Estabrook, Allyson Hazelton,
lo, Hannah Southwick, Alex
h Wojcik, Clayton Wright, Sophie
n, Carley Burrows, Matthew
ry Hamer, Ashlyn Hoffman,
, Alliyah Knorr, Austin Layman,
van, Christopher Weaver
Honor Roll: 8th grade - Andrew Blocho, Hailie
Cantrell, McKayla Cross, Hunter Enders, Carter
Guilford, Nathaniel Hurd, Sarah Lindo, Rachel Marsh,
Hailey Mitchell, Adelaide Sullivan
Outstanding Effort: 5th - Isabelle Male, 6th
- Ian Smith, 7th - Jason Drozdowski, 8th - Kyle
Comstock
son Amidon, Zane Cartwright,
, Justin Hill, Connor Hull,
anna Morton, Connor Stork; 6th
Cantrell, Jaiden Enders, Selene
Max Miller, Colton Morgan, Ian
aela Bisig, Jason Drozdowski,
Kylie Francis, Tia Hale, Joslin
ale, Kelsi Morton, Dylan Sutton
marvelous and magnificent”
eading, Addisyn Ely for reading,
r math, Jenna Hill for math,
rd for math & reading, Raelynn
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High Honor Roll: 3rd grade - Jenna Hill, Dillion
Kelly, Danika Scott, Morgan Yackeren; 4th grade Michael Frazier, Owen Heaney, Sean Mahon
Citizenship: 5th - Montgomery Wilson, 6th Alicia Borden; 7th - Brianna Elliott, 8th - Rachel
Marsh
High Honor Roll: 5th grade - Canaan Sullivan;
7th grade - Nicholas Ellison, Mia Enders, Melvin
Hamer, Aidan Heaney, Christian Lingenfelter, Christian Lopez, Emma Sullivan, Cierra Wallace; 8th grade
- Kyle Comstock, Elisa Houser, Kennedy Male
Lifesaver Award is for the student always
lending a hand to help others in class: Colden
Caiazza, Aiden Cassidy, Richard Elliott, William
Guilford, Alexander Stanton, Bayleigh Tallman,
Sophie Zillgitt
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Principal’s Award: 5th - Trevor Clark, 6th
- Matthew Weaver, 7th - Nicholas Ellison, 8th Carter Guilford
Skittles Award is for a student who is
always full of colorful ideas: Kamdon Brown,
Catherine Calanni, Marley Kirch, Kadin Logue,
Lucy Simzer, Anthony Snyder
January 2016
Walking
for
Health at BCS
From January 4 – March 31, Belfast
Central School cordially invites any adult
member of the community who is interested in using the school as a place to walk
to come to school between the hours of 5
and 7 each night when school is in session.
Those who come in and use the building for walking should use the following
guidelines:
• The hours available for walking are
5 to 7 p.m. only.
• The walking route will only be
open on days when the school is in
session (no school holidays or snow
days).
• Enter and exit only at the doors near
the GREENHOUSE.
• Park in the lot near the GREENHOUSE OFF OF SOUTH STREET.
• Please stay in the hallways. Please
do not use locker rooms.
• Walking is for adults only (older
than school age). No children are
allowed to walk at these times.
• Please take off all outdoor footwear
and change into your walking shoes
at school. This will eliminate the
tracking of water and dirt and make
the route safer.
Please follow these guidelines so that
we can keep this route available. Thank
you!
Thankfulness Abounds!
Kindergarten, first, and second graders went all out for our annual Thanksgiving
Feast! All classes prepared homemade food for our family-style luncheon. Then we
decorated the auditorium with our hand-crafted artifacts. Finally, all of the kids dressed
as Pilgrims and Native Americans. This feast provided a culminating activity for lessons
in our classroom related to the first Thanksgiving. Prior to the feast, students read books
about historical Native Americans and Pilgrims. They wrote books explaining how to
make homemade bread, and they explored maps of the world. How Exciting!
Middle School News:
Student Council
Happy New Year Belfast!
The new year has a lot of great opportunities for the middle schoolers. We have
glo-bowling trips, fund-raisers, a dance,
and activity days! The glo-bowling trip
will be happening on January 15th. This
annual trip is always exciting, and speaking of exciting trips, the Washington D.C
trip is coming up for 8th graders. This trip
is an incredible educational experience for
students to see where our country is lead.
But to change the subject, basketball
season is upon us! The bulldogs are doing
an amazing job at squashing their athletic
opponents. Go bulldogs!
Aidan Heaney, signing off.
Belfast Central School
PTO Donates Popcorn Machine
Thank you to the Belfast PTO for the beautiful new popcorn machine. Pictured (l-r) are J. Zuver, T. West, and E. Broshar.
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January 2016
Pesticide Use Notification
The Belfast Central School District utilizes an Integrated Pest Management
Plan that emphasizes the use of non-chemical solutions when pest removal from
the district buildings or grounds is necessary. This plan is available for inspection in the district office. Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) committee has
developed a comprehensive plan to promote proper storage of food items and to
prevent any possibilities of unwanted pests. If it becomes necessary to eliminate
pests, traps, environmental modifications, and/or mechanical means are utilized
whenever possible. Occasionally, chemical pesticides may be used for serious or
unsafe pest infestations for which other non-chemical means are either inappropriate or ineffective.
You have the right to be informed prior to any pesticide application made to the
school grounds and buildings. In certain emergencies, pesticides may be applied
without prior notice, but you will be provided notice following any such application. If you need prior notification, please complete the information below and
submit to: Eileen Ostrander, Belfast Central School, 1 King Street, Belfast, NY
14711. Please feel free to call 365-9940 if you have questions.
Pesticide Prior Use Notification Request
(Please print)
Parent/Guardian Name:_______________________________________________
Child’s Name:______________________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________
Zip Code:____________
Telephone Numbers: Daytime_________________
Evening_______________
Please check one:
___ I wish to be notified prior to a scheduled pesticide treatment inside of the
building.
___ I wish to be notified prior to a scheduled pesticide treatment on the grounds of
the school.
___ Both of the above
Signature _______________________________________ Date _____________
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Baseball & Softball
Little League Info
If you live in the Belfast School
District, and are ages 9-12, you are
eligible to play Little League Baseball and Softball in Fillmore. If you
are interested, sign-ups will be held
Feb. 6, and again on Feb. 27, in the
lobby of the Fillmore Central School.
All games are held in Fillmore. To
sign up, you need your birth certificate and two proofs of residency.
Thank You Houghton!
What do college students need right
before final exams? Homemade muffins
and candy delivered to their classroom.
On December 8, Professor Jeff Weisman’s education class received goodies
from Belfast students who were tutored by
future teachers from Houghton College.
In addition, the students received
coupons from gracious local businesses
contacted by Home to School Coordinator, Jane Foster. Bernie’s Place and 3
Bums Pizza in Houghton, along with Amy
Kenyon, hair and make up artist and tanning salon in Belfast, offered discounts as
a thank you to these college students who
enrich the lives of students at BCS.
I want to say
Thanks to ...
Belfast Lions Club Members for
delivering Christmas dinners to
senior citizens. – Mrs. May
January 2016
2015-16 BCS District Calendar
SEPTEMBER
T W T F
1 2 3 4
7 8 9 10 11
14 15 16 17 18
21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30
S M
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
JANUARY
T W T F
1
5 6 7 8
12 13 14 15
19 20 21 22
26 27 28 29
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
MAY
T W T F
3 4 5 6
10 11 12 13
17 18 19 20
24 25 26 27
31
S M
8/31-9/1
9/2
9/4-9/7
10/12
10/13
11/10
Staff Dev. Days
Students’ 1st Day
Labor Day Holiday
Columbus Day
Staff Dev. Day
Early Dismissal
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5
12
19
26
S
2
9
16
23
30
S
7
14
21
28
S M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
OCTOBER
T W T F
1 2
6 7 8 9
13 14 15 16
20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30
FEBRUARY
S M T W T F
1 2 3 4 5
7 8 9 10 11 12
14 15 16 17 18 19
21 22 23 24 25 26
28 29
JUNE
S M T W T
1 2
5 6 7 8 9
12 13 14 15 16
19 20 21 22 23
26 27 28 29 30
11/10
11/11
11/25-27
12/21-1/1
1/18
1/26-29
S
3
10
17
24
31
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
NOVEMBER
T W T F
3 4 5 6
10 11 12 13
17 18 19 20
24 25 26 27
MARCH
S M T W T
1 2 3
6 7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 31
S
6
13
20
27
F S
3 4
10 11
17 18
24 25
F
4
11
18
25
S
7
14
21
28
S
5
12
19
26
S M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
DECEMBER
T W T F
1 2 3 4
8 9 10 11
15 16 17 18
22 23 24 25
29 30 31
S M
T
APRIL
W T
3 4 5 6 7
10 11 12 13 14
17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28
F
1
8
15
22
29
S
5
12
19
26
S
2
9
16
23
30
First Day of School for Students
School Closed
Faculty Meeting, 3:15 - 4 p.m.
No Students - Teacher Inservice/Conf.
Early Dismissal
Note: February 15 & 16 and March 21 may be make-up days of school,
if there is a need for additional days of instruction to meet
the minimum session requirement of the Commissioner’s Regulation.
Parent Conferences
Veterans’ Day
Thanksgiving Recess
Winter Recess
Martin Luther King Day
Regents Exams
2/15-19
3/17
3/17
3/21-25
4/5-7
4/13-15
Winter Recess
Open House
Early Dismissal
Spring Recess
ELA Exams Gr. 3-8
Math Exams Gr. 3-8
5/30
6/14-22
6/23
6/24
Memorial Day
Regents Exams
Regents Rating Day
Graduation
Juniors Reminded
about SATs & ACTs
Now is the time for juniors to begin
thinking about taking standardized tests
that are often required for college admission. The SAT is undergoing a change in
format beginning with the March administration date. Some juniors may wish
to take the current version of the SAT in
January and consider taking the new version later in the spring.
Since colleges will consider either
score and will use the highest scores in
determining acceptance and scholarship
eligibility, it is to a student’s benefit to
take BOTH the SAT and the ACT.
Juniors have received registration information and guidance about these tests.
Please contact the guidance office with
any questions. Test dates and registration
information are available for the SAT at
www.collegeboard.org and for the ACT at
www.actstudent.org
Belfast Central School
New Honor Society Members
Congratulations to the following students for their induction into National Honor
Society and Junior National Honor Society!
National Honor Society: Ethan Blocho, Rylea Comstock, Gabriel Lindo, Megan Rose
Junior National Honor Society: Kyle Comstock, Hunter Enders, Elisa Houser, Nathaniel Hurd, Hunter Lincoln, Kennedy Male, Rachel Marsh
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January 2016
Drop Off / Pick Up
& Parking Rules
Student Council Gives Back to Community
On December 4th, the Student Council went Christmas shopping for less fortunate
children who live in the community. They shopped at BonTon and Kmart for the gifts
and clothes. It was an overwhelming feeling of joy for every student who shopped. The
experience is very rewarding to our students. Pictured (l-r) are: S. Marsh, J. Zuver, S.
Ace, D. Connelly, E. Cole, M. Hamer, M. Rose, T. West, K. West and E. Broshar.
Date
Date
Event
1/1
1/4
1/5
No School – Winter Recess
Boys’ JV & V Basketball - Fillmore
6 / 7:30 p.m.
Girls’ JV & V Basketball @ Fillmore
6 / 7:30 p.m.
Boys’ JV & V Basketball - Friendship
6 / 7:30 p.m.
Girls’ JV & V B-ball @ Cuba-Rushford
6 / 7:30 p.m.
Boys’ Varsity Basketball @ Canaseraga
7 p.m.
Girls’ Mod Basketball @ Cuba-Rushford 10 a.m.
Boys’ Mod Basketball @ Cuba-Rushford 11:15 a.m.
Girls’ JV & Varsity Basketball - GVCS
6 / 7:30 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Boys’ JV & V Basketball @ C.G.Finney
6 / 7:30 p.m.
Girls’ Modified Basketball @ Andover
5 p.m.
Boys’ Modified Basketball @Andover
6:15 p.m.
Belfast Public Library Board Meeting
6 p.m.
Girls’ Varsity Basketball @ Hinsdale
6 p.m.
Boys’ Varsity Basketball @ Hinsdale
7:30 p.m.
Girls’ JV Basketball – GVCS Tournament TBA
Boys’ Varsity Basketball - A.U. Showcase 8 p.m.
Girls’ Modified Basketball @ Whitesville 10 a.m.
Boys’ Modified Basketball @ Whitesville 11:15 a.m.
Girls’ JV Basketball – GVCS Tournament TBA
Girls’ Varsity Basketball – Scio
6 p.m.
No School – Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Town Board Mtg. – Belfast Town Hall
7 p.m.
1/7
1//8
1/9
1/11
1/12
1/13
1/14
1/15
1/16
1/18
Belfast Central School
Time
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1/19
We ask all parents not to drop off or
pick up their children in the parking lot
behind the school before and after school.
Parents should use the drop off lane in
front of the main entrance on King Street.
In order to keep our students safe, our
teachers dismiss all students who walk to
school out of the front doors only. Walkers will not leave by the playground doors
because this encourages parents to use the
back parking lot as a drop off and pick up
site, thereby putting students in a potentially dangerous situation.
The front doors are unlocked before
and after school for this reason.
Please be diligent in observing the NO
PARKING signs located around the
school. The parking lot near the bus garage off South Street and the front lot on
King Street usually have spots available
when the lot along Sherman Street is full.
We appreciate your cooperation!
Event
Time
Boys’ Modified Basketball - Friendship
Girls’ Modified Basketball- Friendship
Girls’ Varsity Basketball - Canaseraga
1/20
Boys’ JV & V Basketball - Andover
1/21
Financial Aid Night
Boys’ Modified Basketball- Houghton
Girls’ JV & V Basketball - Fillmore
1/22
Girls’ JV & V Basketball - Whitesville
Boys’ JV & Varsity Basketball @ Scio
1/23
SAT Test
Girls’ Modified Basketball @ Hinsdale
Boys’ Modified Basketball @Hinsdale
1/26
Boys’ JV & V Basketball – Whitesville
1/26-29 Regents Exams
1/27
Girls’ Modified Basketball @ GVCS
Boys’ Modified Basketball @GVCS
Girls’ JV & Varsity Basketball - Andover
1/28
Boys’ JV B-ball – Andover Tournament
1/29
Boys’ V Basketball – Andover Tournament
Girls’ JV & V Basketball - Friendship
Boys’ JV & V B-ball – Andover Tournament
1/30
Boys’ Modified Basketball – Scio
Girls’ Modified Basketball – Scio
5 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 / 7:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 / 7:30 p.m.
6 / 7:30 p.m.
6 / 7:30 p.m.
10 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
6 / 7:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6 / 7:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 / 7:30 p.m.
TBA
10 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
January 2016
Swing Into Spring
Pancake Breakfast & Craft/Vendor Show
Sponsored by the Belfast PTO
Where:
Belfast Central School
1 King Street, Belfast NY 14711
(park at the back by the bus garage and enter near auditorium)
Pancake Breakfast (Cafeteria)
Craft/Vendor show (Auditorium)
When:
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Spreading Holiday Cheer
Time:
With the help of BCS students, the Belfast Teachers’ Association decorated a tree in the Town Park. Representing our
student body were (above): S. Hamer, A. Borden, J. Enders and
M. Miller. Making decorations for the Town Park tree with Mrs.
Paulsen are (below): A. Fuller, S. Carrier, C. Hull, and B. Morton
Pancake Breakfast: 8am – 11am
Craft/Vendor Show: 9am – 1pm
Cost:
Pancake Breakfast:
Adult: $5
Kids (2-10): $3
Under 2: Free
Family Maximum: $20
Craft/Vendor Show:
No admission charge
Face Painting, Slushies, Raffles and a Bake Sale!
Questions:
Contact Shelly Calanni at 585-307-7579
Apply for Enhanced STAR
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
A huge thanks to the many people that
made this year’s Family Gift Giving
another success! The smile on all of the
children’s faces with their bag of wrapped
presents for their familiies is priceless.
Your generosity and kindness is greatly
appreciated. There was an abundance
of wonderful items that were donated by
community members and faculty/staff
from Belfast. Again, a HUGE thank you
from the bottom of our hearts!
Belfast Central School
Enhanced STAR, it’s not too late to apply! If you own a home
that is your primary residence, you may qualify for the Enhanced
STAR (School Tax Relief) Program. The Enhanced STAR program is for senior citizens over age 65 and with an income lower
than the rate set by the state. It is a single-page form that needs
to be filled out each year.
To receive an application for Enhanced STAR or if you have
any questions at all pertaining to the STAR program, please call
the tax assessor for your township.
ALLEN:
Duane Aylor
10044 Old State Road
Dalton, NY 14836
(585) 567-4767 (home)
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ANGELICA, BELFAST,
CANEADEA & NEW HUDSON:
Russell Heslin
PO Box 38
Rushford , NY 14777
(585) 437-2206, x 204 (Rushford Town Hall)
(585) 437-2529 (fax)
January 2016
First Quarter Honor Rolls Listed for Grades 9-12
HONOR ROLL
(85-92% avg.)
GRADE 9: Kayleigh Blocho, Ashley
Estabrook, Julia Lindo
GRADE 10: Sydney Ace, Danielle
Cassady, Rylea Comstock, Daniel Geyer,
Morgan Hamer
GRADE 11: Christian Babbitt, Erin
Cole, Travis Hale, MacKenzie Hamer,
Emery Owens, Reilly Shannon, Tyler West
GRADE 12: Dakota Bentley, Brandon Durrigan, Brent Taylor-Gughiocello,
Kaela West, Jesse Zuver
HIGH HONOR ROLL
( 93% or above)
GRADE 9: Noah Bentley, Adam
Enders, Mackenzie Hurd, Kevin McCu-
miskey
GRADE 10: Ethan Blocho, Samantha
Burgio, Gabriel Lindo, Megan Rose
GRADE 11: Hannah Arnold, Eryn
Broshar, Michael Hamer, Hannah Lindo,
Sarah Marsh, Michaela Pastorius
GRADE 12: Arica Enders, Jessica
Williams, Mari Zillgitt
Belfast Public Library News
January is that time of year when
everyone starts thinking about how they
can improve their everyday lives. We are
going to eat healthier. We will lose some
weight. We will get a better grip on our
finances. Well, the library has a book for
all your personal needs. Stop in and check
us out. What better way to save money…?
A library card is free and we have movies, books, e-books, music, magazines,
and computers that you can use. There is
something for everyone!
Now that Christmas and New Year’s
Day is over, it is time to turn your thoughts
to Valentine’s Day. What better gift to give
than a book? If you are at a loss for that
perfect gift, stop into the library and have
a book dedicated to that special someone.
You can purchase one of our new books
and have it dedicated to your sweetheart.
We will put a dedication plate in the front
of the book you have chosen and your
sweetheart can be the first to check it out.
NEWS FROM THE ANNEX
Winter and the New Year inspire me
to think about all the wonderful authors
of our past and present. I look forward to
snow days because they give me permission to curl up in a warm corner and read.
Lately I have been drawn to the classics, and I am rereading stories that L. M.
Montgomery wrote about two budding
young authors who grew up on Prince Edward Island during the early 1900’s. Meet
Ann and Emily each with their own series
and trials.
DO NOT FORGET:
• Tuesday Night Crafts 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Craft projects are geared for 1st grade
and up.
• Monday Mornings 10:30 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. we have Story Time with crafts,
stories, games, and social time
Belfast Central School
New Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Board Meetings
2nd Wednesday of the Month
6 p.m. at 63 Sherman Street
New Adult Fiction
The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans
Cross Justice by James Patterson
All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins
Clark
Tricky Twenty-two by Janet Evanovich
Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz
Precious Gifts by Danielle Steel
Mercy’s Rain by Cindy K. Sproles
Havoc for Sale by John Jakes
Large Print:
The Lopsided Christmas Cake by Wanda
and Jean Brunstetter
Gemini by Carol Cassella
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain
The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand
Seven Deadlies by Gigi Levangie
The Purity of Vengeance by Jussi AdlerOlsen
Talk by Michael Smerconis
Young Adult/Teen
Celtic Viking by Lexy Timms
Celtic Rune by Lexy Timms
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
Fate’s Edge by Ilona Andrews
Steel’s Edge by Ilona Andrews
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Important
Attendance
Reminder
Please remind your child that
they are required to be IN first
period class at 8:05 a.m.
Note that excused and unexcused Absent, Tardy, and Early
Dismissal dates are documented.
At the end of each quarter a letter
will be sent home with report cards
to inform parents of attendance
dates. Excuses are required in
order to change “A”=(Absent) to
“E”= (Absent Excused), and “T”=
(Tardy) to “L”=(Tardy Excused).
Excuses should be sent in within
24 hours of returning to school. A
list of excused absences is in the
student handbook.
When a parent request is made
for a student to be excused early
for a Doctor/Dentist/Ortho/Counseling/Professional visit, a note
from the professional’s office
should be turned in to the school
within 24 hours of returning to
school. You may also request
doctor’s notes be faxed to 585365-2648. You do not have to take
your child to a doctor to have an
illness excused. A note stating that
your child is ill, briefly tell why
(symptoms), with a signature and
dates of absence is still an acceptable excuse. Please call Mrs. Doris
Warner 365-8297, with any questions regarding school attendance.
January 2016
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Richard Hull, Jr., President
Randa Harrington,Vice President
Cecy Curcio
Chris Enders
Patricia Krotz
Janine Preston
Josie Preston
ECRWSS
Or Current Resident
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Belfast, NY 14711