East Elementary School Library News Draw and write Our school Library has been completely renovated over the past year. Our room has been expanded to include 20 new computers, which are available for teachers to use with classes throughout the week. Students have regularly scheduled Library classes and book exchange. Our collection of over 11,000 .... more East Middle School Poinsettia Sale Poinsetta Sale to benefit the Life Skills classes of Mr. Tulowiecki and Mrs. Bonuito. Related Files and/or Links...more East Middle Boutique Check out the great gift ideas from the East Middle Boutique. Orders are due by: 11/24/08 To access, pictures and order form: click on PTO on left side menu then click on PTO-School Spirit. Genevieve's Catalog pick up dates Friday, November 21st from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Gift Cards:):) Related Files and/or Links...more Body Mass Index Parental Consent Related Files and/or Links...more Adopt-A-Chair Program Related Files and/or Links...more Potters Road Elementary School October 31st at Potters Road On October 31st, students in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, dressed in costumes and paraded around the building. Everyone was adorable in their costumes and all students and teachers enjoyed their holiday parties as well as the festive parade! 6th Grade History Lesson in Costume On October 31st, sixth grade students at Potters Road dressed as characters from ancient history and gave a speech describing that character. This activity was informative as well as lots of fun! Kindergarten Fire Safety For "Fire Safety Week" firefighters from Seneca Hose brought a fire truck to Potters Road Elementary School. Kindergarten students learned about fire safety and got to tour the fire truck. Book Fair A Safari themed book fair will be held on December 11, 2008 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the school gym. The zoo mobile will be there from 5:00 to 7:00 and Donna Fernandes, Buffalo Zoo director, will be reading some of her favorite zoo stories from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. "Safari snacks" will be served. Hope.... more West Elementary School TAE KWON DO OFFERED AT WEST ELEMENTARY Master Chong’s Tae Kwon Do Program will be returning to West Elementary. Students will be introduced to the sport of Tae Kwon Do during their physical education class. Following the introductory class, all students in grades 1-6 will have the opportunity to sign-up for the after school World Clas.... more Please review the PTA minutes from October meeting. Related Files and/or Links...more Enjoy the City order form An order form is available for the Enjoy the City books. Please support our school! Related Files and/or Links...more East Senior High School East announces athletes of the month for October Boys Football--Coach Maurino My October Athlete of the Month is senior Doug Larson. Doug plays Tight End and Defensive End for us and does a tremendous job. He works hard in practice, is always on time, and sets a great example for the underclassmen. Not to mention he is tough, discipline, and a.... more NYSSMA selects Area All-State Band The following East Senior students have been selected for the New York State School Music Association Senior High Area All-State Band: Junior Mary Stahl, flute Sophomore Nicole Murray, flute Sophomore Robert Yates, euphonium Senior (and class valedictorian!) Jesse Fodero, tuba Alternates: .... more East announces AP Scholar Awards West Seneca East High School announces that 22 students earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams. The College Board's Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportun.... more West Senior High School Banking at School Do your banking at school Have your children do their banking at school Open Everyday During Lunches EVANS NATIONAL BANK FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Learn Financial Responsibility Enjoy the convenience of on site banking Save money in an interest bearing account Have a safe way to have funds in school .... more Ski Club Ski Club at West Seneca West Senior High offers students a chance to participate in a winter activity that they may not otherwise be expose to. Students are transported by a luxury bus for eight sessions of skiing/snowboarding at Holiday Valley Ski Resort located in Ellicotville, an hour south .... more Invisible Children Invisible Children is a non-profit organization started by three young men who traveled to Northern Uganda and saw the effects of a twenty-year war. Thousands of people have been displaced to refugee camps where there is lack of water, sanitation, food, education and jobs. This has created some of .... more Invisible Children Personalize the Yearbook Straight from the heart and into the yearbook! Our staff is now offering a way to personalize the yearbook with a "Public Display of Affection" (PDA) ad. Space is available to congratulate a senior or tell your student how proud you are! To reserve your space, follow these guidelines. To reser.... more Female Athletes of the Month October 2008 October 2008 Athletes of the Month Standing left to right: Kaitlin Orcutt, Caitlin Caruana, Isabel Lopez, Danielle Gehen Sitting left to right: Chelsey Piotrowski, Chelsea Needham, Sara Johnson The Girls’ Athletic Association recently announced its final group of female athletes for the fal.... more Cell Phone Letter from the Principals December 2008 December 1, 2008 Dear Parents/Guardians: While the 2008-2009 school year has progressed rapidly and with an overall decline in behavior issues, we have experienced a dramatic increase in cell phone violations. Students are not permitted to use their cell phones for any purpose between 7:40AM .... more Literary Bites West Senior Book Club West Senior Book Club Literary Bites meets during each lunch period (3rd Block) about once a month. December’s selection for Wednesday, December 17th is 13 Reasons Why By Jay Asher When high school student Clay Jenkins receives a box in the mail containing thirteen cassette tapes recor.... more Mr. West 2008 Design by Kelsie Tangelder 1st Annual MR. WEST 2008 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008 @ 7:00PM WEST SENIOR AUDITORIUM Sponsored by the West Varsity Cheerleaders Come watch our top male finalists compete for the title of Mr. West IN The following Areas: Lip sync, talent, formal wear, and question & answer COST $5 pe.... more Male Athletes of the Month October 2008 Anthony George & Tom Rennie Attached is the Varsity W Club Athletes of the Month of October. All athletes receive a plaque donated by Trophy's Trophy's and a t shirt donated by Al Ross Sports Screening and they are eligible for the Athlete of the Year Scholarship. In picture: L-R, Anthony George, Tom Rennie. Not pictured.... more National Honor Society 2008-09 Congratulations to the following upon their induction into the Amana Chapter of the National Honor Society! 2008-09 SENIORS Joel Betti Ryan Brown Kathryn Jablonicky Samantha Kirby Heather Larkin Breanna Needham JUNIORS Allison Al.... more DECA An Association of Marketing Students Developing future leaders in Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship. Regional, State and National competency based competitive events including travel opportunities such as a trip to Atlanta, Georgia. networking opportunities with the business community. Exposed to real world businesses. .... more Peer Counseling This student volunteer program, offered at West Seneca's two senior high schools, trains students to counsel elementary children on drug prevention, positive self-esteem and decision making. Are you a West Seneca High School student that wants to meet new friends and help make a difference at th.... more The 10th Annual Arts Fest Don’t miss one of the most ENTERTAINING events of the year. The 10th Annual Arts Fest . . . a celebration of the arts here at West. Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: West Senior Library Feel free to share your original artwork, poetry, short stories, vocal or ins.... more Video Game Club Have you ever dreamed of a club where you sit back, relax, and play some video games with your friends? Well dreams do come true! Come join video game club! Meetings are held every Thursday in Room 120 down by the nurse’s office. Come on down and check out what tournaments are being plan.... more YES Youth Engaged Services The YES Program is a volunteer program for children ages 12-18. It provides teens an opportunity to work with residents of West Seneca, Lackawanna, and Orchard Park. It also allows them to interact with multiple groups, such as the senior citizens, the under-privileged, and children. Ea.... more Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society Spanish Club and Spanish National Honor Society Spanish Club is available to any student who has studied or is taking a Spanish class. To become a member of Spanish Honor Society, you must be selected. The criteria for attaining membership is a 90% overall average in Spanish. Also, you need a .... more The Academy of Information Technology SELECTED NEWS STORY March 26, 2008 The Academy of Information Technology The Academy of Information Technology is part of the National Academy Foundation. The Academy of Information Technology teaches students how to better understand and work with computers. Your child will learn about ba.... more National Honor Society National Honor Society Juniors and Seniors who demonstrate leadership, service, character, and scholarship are eligible for this honor. Membership is contingent upon teacher recommendations and a three-year cumulative grade point average of at least 90 percent. New members are inducted during a c.... more SADD at West Senior SADD, or Students Against Destructive Decisions, is a national club that was founded in 1981. The mission statement is: To provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive de.... more Illness? Appointment? Study Buddy !! When your child is absent from school he/she misses the equivalent of 2 classes in the block scheduling format. Students are responsible for material, homework/assignments, tests and quizzes missed when they were absent. Your child should have a “Study Buddy” in each class. Their Study Buddy’s na.... more Attention Seniors - A Reminder All private college applications are due in Student Services by Monday December 17th. Any questions, please see your school counselor. West Senior Book Club Library Bites West Senior Book Club Literary Bites meets during each lunch period (3rd Block) about once a month. December’s selection for Wednesday, December 17th is 13 Reasons Why By Jay Asher When high school student Clay Jenkins receives a box in the mail containing thirteen cassette tapes recorde.... more Regional Deca Competition Regional DECA Competition When: Sunday, January 11th, 2009 Where: Lewiston-Porter High School Time: 6:00AM – 4:30PM Meet bus in front parking lot @ 6:00 AM Sharp! Cost: $ 15 includes lunch Must be in Business Attire. Cap & Gown Measurement and Sale Seniors... Cap and Gown Measurement and Sale You must have a cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Room 155 8:00-12:00 $22.00 Cap, Gown and Tassel $12.75 Cap and Tassel only Extra Tassels are $ 4.50 Each Cash Only, NO CHE.... more Female Athletes of the Month September 2008 Photo ID from left to right: Alicia Wheeler, Kristen Dempsey , Amanda Eartly, and Bridget Bowman . Missing from picture: Emily Sullivan and Karly Czuprynski . The Girls Athletic Association of West Seneca West Senior High School recently announced it s first Athletes of the Month for the 2008 -.... more Male Athletes of the Month September 2008 SPORT Boys Varsity Soccer COACH'S NAME Brian DeGlopper NAME Zach Thomas GRADE 10 ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING SEPTEMBER Zach is second on the team this season with 6 goals. His unselfish play has led to numerous goals and scoring opportunities for the team this season. OTHER NOTAB.... more National French Week November 5- November 14, 2008 National French Week November 5- November 14, 2008 Activities include: • TOPS Cooking School • A croissant sale • Flag football • French tee-shirt making There are also many activities around Western New York, including concerts, Fren.... more Dunkin Donuts Fundraiser Dunkin' Donuts Baskin BR Robbins Special Event for: WEST SENIOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th 3:30-7:30 P.M. Mr. MacSwan and Teachers will be serving donuts & ice cream to you! Come help raise money for your school. Proceeds to benefit Scholarship Fund. West Senior PTO Meeting wil.... more November 2008 Parent Letter November 1, 2008 Dear Parents/Guardians: It truly is amazing how quickly the school year progresses! It seems as if we just greeted our new students and already we are closing in on the end of the first quarter. As you review your student’s progress report and upcoming report card, please ke.... more Giving Tree West Senior Giving Tree December 3rd-18th Sponsored by West Senior Key Club 1. Select an ornament from the Giving Tree in the main foyer. Each ornament will have the name and age of a child on it. The ornament may include the child's size if you would like to purchase clothing items. 2. Ha.... more Holiday Art Sale The Holiday season is here! For one-of-a-kind gifts created by West Senior high school students visit the 5th Annual Holiday Art Sale @ West Senior Where: The Bridge Art Gallery (at West Senior High School) When: Thursday, December 4th (2:10 PM – 5:30 PM) AND Friday, December 5th .... more Canned Food Drive Thanksgiving Food Drive November 10-21 Sponsored by West Senior Key Club & West Seneca Kiwanis Please bring in canned goods and non-perishable food items to donate to local families for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Bins will be in the front foyer for drop off. The class with the.... more Yearbook News and Notes Yearbook News and Notes Watch for the yearbook flyer in the mail. You can order a 2009 West Senior yearbook through Jostens for $68 through February 2009. Personalization and other accessories are available. Watch your mail for details! A limited number of books will also be avai.... more Scholarship and Financial Aid Night West Seneca West’s Student Services Department would like to invite you to our Annual Scholarship and Financial Aid Night scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in West Seneca West’s Auditorium. This session is designed to help Juniors and Seniors, as well as parents/guar.... more Class of 2009 Students and Parents Attention Class of 2009 Students and Parents Please be sure to visit the Student Services website for a complete listing of SUNY Open Houses for this fall. Our website address is: http://www.wscschools.org/; click on schools, West Senior, Student Services, and then Open Houses! Se.... more Plants Inc Plants Inc. is a classroom-based business, started three years ago with grant money from the West Seneca Teachers' Center. The students learn about the plants, as well as good business practices. Throughout the school year, the Life Skills Program buys, cares for, advertises, and sells a variety of.... more WSR Soccer Team The West Seneca West boys varsity soccer team started the season in winning fashion when they won their first soccer tournament title. West defeated Frontier 4-1 in the championship game of the 4th annual Dan Durick Memorial Soccer Tournament. Dan Carter, Matt Goldwater, Zach Thomas, Alex Bratos, .... more Senior tri-captians: Matt Goldwater, Randy Peccia , Tom Rennie & tournament championship trophy Mother Daughter Book Club Mother/Daughter Book Club DATE: November 3, 2008 TIME: 7 PM in the Library BOOK: One True Thing By Anna Quindlen Registration: Appreciated but not required, Visit us in person or call 677-3374 a.... more National Honor Society West Seneca West Senior High School National Honor Society Seeks New Members National Honor Society Juniors and Seniors who demonstrate leadership, service, character, and scholarship are eligible for this honor. Membership is contingent upon teacher recommendations and a three-year cumula.... more Scholarship Information Scholarship Information There are hundreds of scholarships available to help cut costs on post high school education. West Senior offers many resources for your child to access different scholarships including the West TV scroll, the Scholarship Bulletin, and the West Seneca website at: http://.... more PSAT The PSAT is great practice for the SAT Reasoning Test and Juniors who take the test may qualify to enter National Merit Scholarship programs. Most important, the PSAT is a comprehensive tool that gives valuable feedback to the student and the school. Students will receive scores in critical readin.... more West Seneca West Sports Booster Club Every year, your WSW Booster Club works to enhance the athletic programs at WSW High school with sport equipment and programs. This year is no different! We are excited to be able to provide you details on how you can become involved and support WSW Booster Club through this year’s Fundraising Pr.... more October 2008 Parent Letter October 2008 Dear Parents/Guardians, . I hope at this point you and your student are adjusting well to the new school year. We certainly have been impressed by our students so far this year. Homecoming was a tremendous celebration of school spirit. I want to commend all of those studen.... more Yearbooks Parents-Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Straight from the heart and into the yearbook! Our staff is now offering a way to personalize the yearbook with a “Public Display of Affection” [PDA] ad. Space is available to congratulate a senior or tell your student how proud you are! To reserve your space,.... more BLOCK 5 2008-09 West Seneca West Senior High School BLOCK 5 2008-2009 What is the purpose of Block 5? Block 5 has a format that incorporates both academics and behavior, thereby giving teachers more flexibility when retaining students after school with support from the administration. Block 5 is to be used.... more West Senior Clubs and Activities West Seneca West Senior High School CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 2008-09 OUR SCHOOL OFFERS MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND DECISION MAKING 2008-2009 2008-2009 “Acenes”-The Yearbook Mrs. Schubring Mrs. Patronik Art Club Mr. DeGlopper Book Store Mr. Heitzman Ch.... more Key club West Seneca West Key Club Caring Our Way Of Life Description: Key Club is a service organization for high school students and is student led. Key Club helps to develop leadership and good citizenship qualities. Members have a great time helping their community while making long lasting fri.... more Friends of Rachel “Attention Friends Of Rachel” The next meeting for Friends of Rachel will be Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 in Room 155. NOVEMBER 2008 THEME: GRATITUDE DECEMBER 2008 THEME: GENEROSITY WEST SENIOR GIVING TREE We are going to begin setting some ideas in.... more A Message From the School Nurse A message from the School Nurse Regarding the Administration of Medications… School nurses, principals and other school personnel are often asked to dispense medication to school children. New York State guidelines require that medication can only be dispensed under the following policy: 1.... more College Visits 2008 Attention Seniors---Did you know that college representatives visit West Senior on a regular basis? Sign up in student services to meet with college personnel and have all your questions answered!! Senior interviews will be scheduled shortly after September 19th. Parents are invited to be part.... more Important Dates for Seniors 2008-09 IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS 2008-2009 September-08 Fall College Reps visiting West Sr.- check Student Services Posting Fall Military Reps visiting West Sr.- check Student Services Posting September 9, 2008 SAT registration deadline for October 4th test September 13, 2008 ACT Exam .... more September 2008 Letter from the Principal September 2008 Dear Parent(s) or Guardian: You are cordially invited to attend two exciting and worthwhile events at West Senior. First, our “Open House” is scheduled for Thursday, September 25th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. I would like you to meet our talented staff and learn more about our school.... more Scholarship Information 2008-09 September 10, 2008 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation • Seniors only • Must apply on-line!!! www.coca-colascholars.org • Well-rounded student who has demonstrated leadership in school, commitment to community, academic achievement and part-time employment • Fifty awards for $20,000, two hundred aw.... more How To Get Help at West Senior Help... West Seneca West Senior High At West Senior we offer many forms of help for students who need academic assistance. Our AIS (Academic Intervention Services) offers professional tutoring in a supervised setting. AIS pairs teacher assistants and teachers with students needing hom.... more Parent Teacher Conference Day West Seneca West Senior High School Parent-Teacher Conference Day Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:30-7:45 PM Parent-Teacher Conference Day is a time for individual parent-teacher meetings. The times of these meetings are established by appointment. Parents attending tonight’s Open Hou.... more Opportunities for Parent Teacher Conferences OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES At various times, parents may want to discuss concerns about their child with the child’s teacher(s). The teachers at West welcome these opportunities to meet with you to maximize his/her chances for success and we provide a number of options for sc.... more Grade Reporting Information 2008-09 WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Grade Reporting Information 2008-09 Parents and students are advised that teachers will follow the following schedule as they grade for each of the quarters: GRADING PERIODS AND REPORT CARD DATES QUARTER BEGINS 1 September 3 .... more PTG Newsletter and Information WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 3330 Seneca Street, West Seneca, New York 14224-2799 Mr. Jon MacSwan, Principal Mrs. Debbie Hughson PTG -President 677-3351 Dear Parents: August 2008 Our Parent-Teacher Guild is presently in the process of preparing another exciting .... more West Senior Parking A FEW WORDS ON STUDENT PARKING Parking at West Senior is a senior privilege. Twelfth graders are the only students who are allowed to park in our student lot. No other students will be accorded parking privileges anywhere on school property. While we wish we could accommodate.... more Sports Boosters 2008-09 WEST SENECA WEST SPORTS BOOSTERS (a non-profit incorporated organization) PLEASE JOIN OUR ORGANIZATION AND HELP US TO HELP THE STUDENT ATHLETES AT WEST SENECA WEST HIGH SCHOOL The Sports Boosters awarded over $3500 in scholarships last year and they provide a great service to the .... more Clubs and Organizations The following is a listing of the clubs and activities available at West Senior for the 2008-09 school year. Art Club Bookstore Chess Club Class of 2012 (Freshman) Class of 2011 (Sophomore) Class of 2010 (Junior) Class of 2009 (Senior) Color Guard Dance Team .... more School Supplies 2008-09 school year SCIENCE Living Environment (Biology) – Mrs. Neubeck, Ms. McDermid, Mr. Jubulis, Mr. Neeson, Miss English, Mrs. Barrett 2 inch 3 Ring Binder Highlighters 12 Colored Pencils Black or Blue Pens Pencils 50 Index Cards Binder (Loose Leaf) Paper Review Book will be purchased during the scho.... more