Veterans Day: I am very proud of our students and how they recognize our Veterans each year. Each of our elementary schools do something special, our middle schools who have an even deeper understanding write or visit with Veterans, and our high school marching band members march in the Veterans Day Parade at the New York State Fairgrounds. It is always wonderful to meet and reconnect with so many Veterans who attend our recognition ceremonies as well. Thank you to all Veterans for your service!
Swim Team Breaks Records: Our girls swim team capped off an awesome season by winning the Section III title and also breaking a pool record. Their success is just unparallelled in the pool and we are very proud to call these young ladies Wildcats! The 400 Freestyle Relay team of Brianna Smith, Rebecca Kanoza, Sinead Guy, and
Olivia Castro won the title and broke the pool record. Also winning an
individual title was Olivia Castro in the 200 Freestyle.
In the state qualifier this weekend the team of Brianna Smith, Erin Dowler, Shannon
Cahalan, and Olivia Castro came in second, but they did
qualify the 200 medley relay for states and Castro won the 200 free. The school record was
broken in the 400 free relay by the team of Kaitlin Dunning, Sinead Guy, Rebecca Kanoza, and
Olivia Castro, as they won with a time of 3:40.16. Seven girls advance to
the states in the 200 medley relay, 200 free relay, 400 free relay, and Olivia Castro in
the 100 and 200. Congratulations!
Winter sports begin today, and we are excited for what is to come in the gym, on the wrestling mats, and on the ice! The schedules can be found on our website, and the students really enjoy playing in front of a crowd.
District Spelling Bee: West Genesee Middle School eighth
grader, Jason Loustaunau faced-off
against Camillus Middle School seventh
grader, Rose Hays spelling such words as
"caricatured" and "unilaterally" until
Loustaunau emerged as the first place
winner in the West Genesee Spelling Bee
held on November 7. To see a list of the Top 12 moving on to the next level, click
here.
The Commissioner Speaks in Syracuse: Last week Dr. King, the Commissioner of Education, made a listening tour stop at WCNY studios. Tickets were handed out on an application and lottery system basis. West Genesee was fortunate that several administrators, teachers, and parents were chosen to attend. They spoke well and asked some great questions. Hopefully they were listened to AND heard, instead of just listened to. He is scheduled to have a second Syracuse stop sometime in
December. Once I know the location, I will pass that information on to you.
November is "No Shave November" and I am trying to be a good sport with some of the high school students who are participating. They do not have to wear dress shirts, be on television, or represent our entire school community, so I am going to see how long I can go before a trim is in order!
If you are looking for a night out, please consider coming to our annual Harvest Dinner this Wednesday, November 13 at the high school. This dinner is orchestrated by students and the money raised is divided between several charities.
Have a great week!
Chris
