SADD at West Senior
West Senior High School

SADD at West Senior
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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...
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Video Game Club
West Senior High School
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...
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Spanish Club and Spanish National Honor Society
West Senior High School
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 cumulative average of at least an 85% in all...
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Yes Youth Engaged Services
West Senior High School
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.
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French Club
West Senior High School
How Can You Be In French National Honor Society?
To be eligible to apply for French National Honor Society, your cumulative French average ( your average since you started studying French) must be at least 90% and your overall cumulative average, not counting your French grade, must be above...
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Peer Counseling
West Senior High School
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...
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West Seneca West Marching Band
West Senior High School
MARCHING BAND
NY State Champions - Large School 3 Class
Field Band Champions - 51st Annual Liberty Bowl
For the first time in school history, the West High School Marching Band won the Governor’s Cup for the state title in the Large School 3 Division in the New York State Field Band...
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Key Club
West Senior High School
West Seneca West Key Club
Caring Our Way Of Life
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 friendships...
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East Senior to host inspirational speaker
East Senior High School
On Tuesday, March 16, East Senior will host world-renowned speaker Nick Vujicic, who will share his “Attitude is Altitude” program with students and staff. Please click on the following link for additional information.
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Beauty and the Beast comes to East
East Senior High School
This year’s musical at West Seneca East Senior is “Beauty and the Beast.” It is the well-known tale about a Prince who was cursed to be a beast by an Enchantress who saw no love for others in his arrogant heart. The one way he could break the spell was to learn to love another and earn her love in...
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Gr. 5 and 6 Scoliosis Screening
Allendale Elementary School
School Nurse will conduct scoliosis screenings for 5th and 6th grade students ONLY on March 30th, 31st and April 1st.
Science Night
West Elementary School
WHEN: Friday, March 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: West Elementary School
Come be a part of an exciting evening filled with hands-on displays, experiments, and activities! Headlining the evening will be Channel 2 Meteorologist Andy Parker and his Weather Machine! Andy will be doing 2...
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Project Lead the Way Students Take Part in Robotics Seminar
Academies, West Senior High School
Recently students involved in West Seneca’s Project Lead the Way Academy participated in the Buffalo Central Library’s seminar on robotics and remotes. The goal of the seminar was to highlight student works at the high school and college levels. Students from West Seneca West Senior along with...
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Congrats to our Odyssey of the Mind Team!!
West Elementary School
Our Odyssey of the Mind team competed on Saturday and won First Place in the regional competition held in Medina NY.
Congrats to Cade, Carly, Gordon, Nicole, Bobby and Holly and good luck at the NYS competition in Binghampton on March 27th.
Special thanks and congrats to their amazing...
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Grade 4
East Elementary School
Fourth Graders are “Going Green”!
The Fourth Graders in Mrs. Hudson, Ms. Torregrossa, and Ms. Vlahoff’s classes are working on a Going Green Project to be presented during Celebrate Learning Night. Students are researching ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle along with the problems the world...
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Family Fun Night
East Middle School
Thursday, March 18, 2010
5:00-8:00 PM
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Andy Parker's Weather Machine
East Elementary School
Vote for East Elementary - Have you heard about The Weather Machine?
It’s a great presentation from Channel 2 Meteorologist Andy Parker. His Weather Machine can produce all types of weather, from actual tornados to wind whipped snowstorms and just about anything in between!
We can have Andy...
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Spring Fling Dance 2010
West Senior High School
“I really wish I had something fun to do this weekend! I would love to hang out with friends and dance!”
“Let’s go to the Spring Fling Dance at West Senior! They are going to have great music, dancing and food!
Wellness Committee and Science club are celebrating Earth Day with a
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Join the West Elementary PTA
West Elementary School
The West Elementary PTA accepts memberships throughout the year. Your support helps the PTA provide many fun and enriching events for all students and their families, including the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair, Science Night, Fine Arts Night and many more!
The PTA also allocates $8 to every...
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Scholastic Spring Book Fair
West Elementary School
Who is hungry for some good books!!! West Elementary PTA will again be hosting the Scholastic "Book Fair Diner – All you can Read” on Wednesday, March 10th and Thursday, March 11th from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Our Book Fair Diner will be open for a reading cuisine in the Board of Education Room.
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March Madness - March 19th from 6-9pm
West Elementary School
West Elementary invites you to our March Madness Shopping Event!
Friday March 19th
6pm - 9pm
At West Seneca West Elementary School
1397 Orchard Park Road
Shop with area businesses, local crafters and specialty vendors all under one roof! Refreshments will be sold, as well as raffle...
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January 2010 Female Athletes of the Month
West Senior High School

Marissa Kazmierczak, Kristen Nazaruk, Ashley Andrews
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January 2010 Female Athletes of the Month
The Girls Athletic Association of West Seneca West Senior High School recently announced its final winter athletes of the month as Marissa Kazmierczak (bowling),
Ashley Andrews (indoor track and field), and Kristen Nazaruk (basketball).
Marissa...
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Burchfield Penney Art Center Spring Break Classes
East Middle School
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East Musical sponsors Princess and Pirates Party
East Senior High School
On February 27th the East Senior musical sponsored a princess and pirate party for local children. The event was held in conjunction with East's upcoming production of "Beauty and the Beast". There were activities such as face painting, hat and sword making, make your own crown and bracelet, as...
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ROCKET INTO READING: 3/11/2010
Allendale Elementary School
ATTENTION: Pre-K, Grade K, Grade 1, Grade 2 parents and students: Come enjoy an evening with musician Glen Colton, author Tom Colson and "make and take" activities from 6-8 pm on Thursday, March 11th.
January 2010 Male Athletes of the Month
West Senior High School

Left to Right: Mike Janiszewski, Mohammed Ahmed, Zach Thomas
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Male Athletes January 2010
NAME: Mohammed Ahmed
GRADE: 12
SPORT: Varsity Wrestling
COACH: Dave Recor
ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING DECEMBER: Mohammed had over 25 wins this season so far. He took 3rd Place at Franklinville, 3rd Place at Ken-Ton, and Placed 3rd at the Section 6 Class 4a tournament...
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PTA General Meeting Agenda - March
West Elementary School
Please review the agenda when you have a moment. Thanks
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Odyssey of the Mind
Potters Road Elementary School
Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition for students of all ages. The Potters Road Team consists of 7 students from the 4th and 5th grades. The team has chosen the Columns Problem. The team has been
meeting 2-4 times per week before school under the direction of their coach,...
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Preschool - 2nd Grade 'Rocket into Reading' Night
Potters Road Elementary School
Winchester Elementary, Potters Road Elementary, and Allendale Elementary will be celebrating our 7th annual Rocket into Reading night together. There will be activities for parents and children in preschool through second grade to enjoy. Glenn Colton will be performing and there will be a visit...
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Once again the PTA will be sponsoring the Coffee ~ Tea & Someone Special to Me event on March 25,2010
West Elementary School
Once again the PTA will be sponsoring the Coffee ~ Tea & Someone Special to Me event on March 25,2010 at 8:15 in Westley’s Dining Hall. This event is for BOYS only. Please enter on the side entrance(not the front entrance)beginning at 8:15am.
West Wildcat and Wildcub boys are encouraged to...
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Family Fun Night
East Middle School
is on Thursday, March 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Box Tops for Education
West Elementary School
The West Elementary School participates in the General Mills Box Tops for Education program. Please ask grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, and friends to clip-n-save those Box Tops!
Every Box Top has a 10 cent value and is a great way to Fund Raise for the school.
A complete list of...
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Read to Ride - Darien Lake
West Elementary School
The children should have received a letter and a reading chart for the Read to Ride program sponsored by Darien Lake. They have to complete 7 hours of recreational reading , record it on their tracker and hand it in by March 31st to be eligible for the program.
Upon completion, the information...
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Post Prom Letter March 2010
West Senior High School
March 1, 2010
Dear Parents of West Seneca West Students,
Last year West Seneca West conducted its thirteenth Junior Post Dance Party following the Junior Dance.
The purpose was to provide a safe, substance-free environment for after the dance. This year’s event will be held on Friday, May...
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School Spirit Week
West Senior High School
SPIRIT WEEK
MARCH 8-12
MONDAY 3/8/10 P.J. Day
TUESDAY 3/9/10 HIPPIE /TIE DYE Day Peace Out!
WEDNESDAY 3/10/10 PATTERN/HAT Day
(Wear the craziest pattern combination's with a hat)
THURSDAY 3/11/10 COLOR (BLUE) Day
(Wear the MOST SHADES of blue, weirdest shade of blue)
FRIDAY...
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Final Mother Daughter book Club of 2009-2010
West Senior High School
Mary Boleyn comes to the court of King Henry VIII, where she falls for the dashing king, and begins to enjoy her growing role as unofficial queen, however, she soon realizes she is merely a pawn in her family's ambitious plots as the king's interest begins to turn towards her best friend and rival,...
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West Senior Book Club
West Senior High School
West Senior Book Clubs meets during each lunch period
(3rd Block) about once a month.
March’s selection for Thursday, March 18th
Chains
by Laurie Halse Anderson
After being sold to a cruel couple in New York City, a slave named Isabel spies for the rebels during the Revolutionary War.
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Career Day 2010
West Senior High School
West Seneca West Senior’s
C.S.I.P. Committee presents:
Career Day 2010 on March 23
Career Day is held every other year at West Senior. Speakers from various careers will share information about their respective fields to the students here at West Senior during a portion of the school day....
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Charity Fest 2010
West Senior High School
Student Council
is sponsoring its 22nd Annual
Charity Fest
Thursday March 25th from 5-10 PM West Seneca West Senior High School
Come Join the Fun!
This year’s theme: Masquerade
Any student who collects $30 or more for Roswell Alliance, Camp Good Days and Special Times, Renaissance...
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Library
East Elementary School
East Elementary School Library contains over 10,000 books and 20 computers, we are exploring Reference, online resources and reading!
Check our online catalog (see link) for more information and resources available.
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Female Athlete of the Month December 2009
West Senior High School

Kasey Schlager, Rebecca Hildebrand, Sara Janovic
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The Girls’ Athletic Association of West Seneca West Senior High School recently announced its Athletes of the Month for December. Included in that group are: Taylor Randall (swimming), Kasey Schlager (bowling), Rebecca Hildebrand (indoor track and field), and Sara Janovic (basketball).
Taylor...
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Male Athlete of the Month December 2009
West Senior High School
Congratulations to the Varsity W Athletes of the Month of December.
Each will receive a t shirt donated by Al Ross Sports Screening and a plaque donated by Trophy's Trophy's. Each is also eligible for the Athlete of the Year Scholarship.
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Second Semester Letter from Principal February 2010
West Senior High School
February 1, 2010
Dear Parent:
We are at an important juncture in the school year. Your son/daughter has just entered the final semester of his/her senior year at West Senior, a culmination of thirteen years of education.
As we begin the second semester, I would like to share some information...
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Counselor's Corner
West Senior High School
Seniors
All college applications should have been sent at this time. You should start to receive notification from the colleges you applied to. Jan 1st is the time to complete your Financial Aide Application. Use the online web site: www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Make sure you look for the scholarship...
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Scholarship Information
West Senior High School
Did you know…?
*Over 80 scholarships have been posted so far this year. How many have you applied for?
*If you have been awarded any scholarships or grant money, please bring your award letter to Mrs.Canaple in Student Services.
*Please report any money awarded to you from ...
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Go for the Gold
West Senior High School
GO FOR THE GOLD!!!
It is as simple as:
1. Come to Student Services for a Scholarship Application booklet which includes applications for more than 25 local scholarships OR
Go to West Seneca Central School
District’s Web page at www.wscschools.org and download the applications
2. Click on...
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Foreign Language Hilbert Articulation Information
West Senior High School
Foreign Language Hilbert Articulation Information
For Spanish 5 and French 5
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How much does the program cost?
A: $75.00. This fee is for the processing of your application. A first transcript is sent free of
charge to the college of your choice...
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Parents of Seniors Important Dates
West Senior High School
PARENTS OF SENIORS
PLEASE MARK THESE IMPORTANT DATES
ON YOUR CALENDAR
IMPORTANT SENIOR EVENTS
Senior Day
Friday, June 4, 2010
Breakfast at West Senior followed by Senior Class Meeting/Presentation of Video Yearbook
Early Dismissal
Senior Prom
Friday, June 4, 2010
6:00 PM – 11:00PM
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Yearbook Ordering Information
East Senior High School
Don't miss out on ordering your yearbook!
The deadline for ordering yearbooks is March 30th and the cost is $80. Books can be purchased online by clicking the link below or through Mrs. Ocasio in room 302.
Once again, the Yearbook sale price ends Mar. 30th. The cost after this date will...
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PARP - Parents as Reading Partners
West Elementary School
The upcoming PARP sessions are:
Spotlight 3rd Grade- February 4, 2010
Freckle Juice by Judy Blume - this is a story of a boy desperate for freckles
No Talking by Andrew Clements - this is a story about a game of "mum" between boy and girl classmate
Spotlight 2nd Grade- March 4, 2010
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Before/Afterschool ELA/Math Programs
Allendale Elementary School
Allendale will hold before/afterschool ELA/Math programs for those students who were recommended and have submitted a signed permission slip. The program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 1/5/10 through 4/29/10, weather permiting. Call the main office with any questions, 677-3661.
Career Awareness Night 2010
East Middle School
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Erie Community College - South Campus
4041 Southwestern Boulevard
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Sponsored By: Western NY School Districts & Counselors and the Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council
Career...
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Principals Letter January 2010 Top Ten
West Senior High School
January 2, 2010
Dear Parent:
We are pleased to announce the “Top Ten” students in our Senior Class:
1. Allison Altman
2. Jessica Kustra
3. David O’Brien
4. Michael Melohusky
5. Nicole Ganger
6. Sara Hoffmann
7. Matthew Jankowski
8. Kylabeth Kaz
9. Timothy Corcoran...
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January Exam Information
West Senior High School
January 2010 Exam Information
When: January 26th - January 29th
January Regents examinations and many school mid-term exams will be held during the week of January 26-29th (a copy of the examination schedule is included in this mailing). Only those students who have examinations and...
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SAT Review Course
West Senior High School
MEMO TO: PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (JUNIORS)
FROM: WEST SENECA COMMUNITY EDUCATION
DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2009
SUBJECT: SAT REVIEW COURSE
The SAT PREPARATION COURSE for Winter/Spring 2010 will be held at West Senior HS.
Beginning Wednesday, February 24th and running before and after...
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Scholarships
West Senior High School
SCHOLARSHIPS
West Senior's Scholarship Applications Book is now available in Student Services and on-line. This is the second year that West Senior has offered this resource to students. The applications in this book are specifically West Seneca and West Senior scholarships. Please note that...
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Study Buddy
West Senior High School
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...
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Cross Town Cup
West Senior High School
West Seneca West Senior captured the Cross Town Cup for the fall sports season.
For the series, each school accumulates a point for every East-West regular season contest it wins. The school with the most points at the end of the season wins the trophy.
The series began in fall 2008.
For...
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Male Athletes of the Month October 2009
West Senior High School
All athletes receive a t shirt donated by Al Ross Sports Screening and a plaque donated by Trophy's Trophy's. All AOM are eligible for the Athlete of the Year scholarship at the end of the year.
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NAME Anthony George
GRADE 12
SPORT Cross...
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Cable Club
West Senior High School
Have you ever wanted to work on the news?
Do you enjoy filming or perhaps interviewing?
Then Cable Club is for you.
You can create news pieces that go on a cable channel for the entire community to view.
Meetings are Wednesdays at 2:05.
You will learn how to use a video camera, audio...
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SADD at West Senior
West Senior High School
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...
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Female Athlete of the Month October 2009
West Senior High School
The Girls’ Athletic Association of West Seneca West Senior High School recently announced its final athletes of the month for the fall sports season- Brittany Wojtal (tennis), Samantha Schmidt (field hockey), Danielle Williams (soccer), Chelsea Needham (cross country), and Sarah Cleversley...
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Parents of Seniors Don't Miss This Opportunity
West Senior High School
Parents of Seniors-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 and tell your child how proud you are! This offer is...
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Study Buddy
West Senior High School
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...
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Principals Cell Phone Letter December 2009
West Senior High School
December 1, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians:
While the 2009-2010 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...
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WSR Book Store
West Senior High School
Looking for Holiday gifts?
Look no further!!
West Senior's Bookstore has great ideas.
AVAILABLE:
2 styles of Hoodies
Crew Neck Sweatshirts
Navy Tee Shirts
Flannel PJ Bottoms
Knit Hats with ear flaps
Baseball Hats
String Bags
All with West Logo
For your shopping convenience, ...
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National Honor Society Inductees 2009-10
West Senior High School
Congratulations to the following
upon their induction into the
Amana Chapter of the National Honor Society!
2009-10
SENIORS
Rebecca Doruszewski
Jeffrey Fahmer
Kayla Gallivan
Adam Kauffman
Kylabeth Kaz
Stacie Odrobina
Diana Oramus
JUNIORS
Amanda...
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WSW Senior Scholarship & Local/WNY Scholarships Booklet Now Available
West Senior High School
The West Seneca West Senior Scholarship & Local/WNY Scholarships Book is now available in Student Services.
This book is also available on our West Seneca West Senior High School Website.
Simply go to the navigation bar on the left of your screen click on the following:
Student Services...
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West Seneca Academy Advisory Boards Plan Meetings
Academies
Advisory Boards from the Academies of Education, Finance, Information Technology, Project Lead The Way (Engineering) and Visual Arts have slated their first of three annual meetings. Board members meet regularly to review curriculum, schedule student shadows and field trips, and to develop...
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Female Athlete of the Month September 2009
West Senior High School
The Girls Athletic Association of West Seneca West Senior High School recently announced its first Athletes of the Month for the 2009 – 2010 school year: Mary Janak (cross country), Madeline Hall (tennis), Christina Lynch (soccer), Rose Cusella (swimming), Amanda Eartly (field hockey), and Kaitlin...
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WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK ORDERS
West Senior High School
The yearbook staff is working hard to produce the 2009 West Seneca West Senior High School Yearbook for you!
You can order yearbooks online through the Jostens website.
jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-866-282-1516.
Contact yearbook advisors Mrs. Schubring or Mrs. Patronik with...
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September 2009 Male Athlete of the Month
West Senior High School
All athletes receive a t shirt donated by Al Ross Sports Screening and a plaque donated by Trophy's Trophy's. All Athletes of the Month are eligible for the Athlete of the Year scholarship at the end of the year.
Missing in picture is Brendan Gregg.
NAME Brendan Gregg
GRADE 12
SPORT Cross...
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WSR Book Store Now Open
West Senior High School
Bookstore Price List
HEALTHY SNACKS & DRINKS
Tropicana OJ 1.00
Tropicana Apple Juice 1.00
Water 1.00
Sobe Life Water 1.25
Sparkling Ice Water 1.00
Diet Snapple Tea 1.25
Juice Boxes .50
Gatorade Boxes .50
V-8 Juice 1.00
Pineapple Juice .75
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8th Grade Class Day Information
East Middle School
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Principals Letter November 2009
West Senior High School
November 1, 2009
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...
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Friends of Rachel
West Senior High School
In the spring of 2007, an assembly was held at West Senior in which we learned about Rachel Scott, the first student to be killed during the 1999 Columbine tragedy. We learned that before her death, Rachel had written an essay describing her belief that if one person went out of their way to show...
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International Relations Club
West Senior High School
International Relations Club is devoted to learning about and celebrating the multitude of different cultures around the world.
We celebrate international holidays, go to see foreign movies, and sample food from others areas around the world.
We have a very exciting and busy year planned...
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American Cancer Society Relay For Life
West Senior High School
In its seventh year, the Relay For Life of West Seneca is looking for dedicated volunteers to serve on the planning committee for our event on June 12th.
The event (held at East Senior) promises to make you smile, laugh, and cry as we look to raise much needed funds for the American Cancer...
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Order your 2009-10 yearbook
West Senior High School
Reserve your copy of the 2009-2010 yearbook now and save!
Parents can pay with credit/debit card
• Watch for a Jostens flier in the mail beginning the week of 10/15
• Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com
• Call 800-953-5550
Sports Boosters Application
West Senior High School
WEST SENECA WEST SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB
The purpose of this organization is to give moral and financial support to the athletic programs of West Seneca West and thereby promote and encourage the endeavors of our students in all athletic related activities.
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National Honor Society
West Senior High School
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...
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October 2009 Parent Letter
West Senior High School
October 2009
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...
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Yearbook News and Notes
West Senior High School
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,...
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Block 5 2009-10
West Senior High School
West Seneca West Senior High School
BLOCK 5
2009-2010
What is the purpose of Block 5?
Block 5 is the faculty’s answer to those students who need assisted time-on-task outside of class.
Senior high school students are expected to realize that academic time after school is not a...
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Evans National Bank
West Senior High School
Have Your Children Do their Banking at school
OPEN EVERYDAY DURING LUNCHES
Students Can:
• 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
• Develop a local banking...
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Scholarship Information
West Senior High School
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:
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Math Club
West Senior High School
Math Club will meet once a month.
Where: Meetings will be held in Room 236
Time: 2-2:40 pm.
Meeting Dates:
10/15/09
11/10/09
12/09/09
01/13/10
02/10/10
03/10/10
04/07/10
05/05/10
A meeting will be held in June as well. The date to be announced.
Its OK to...
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Student Council
West Senior High School
West Seneca West High School Student Council
Purpose:
The West Seneca West High School Student Council is the governing organization of the student body. The Student Council strives to:
• Provide proper representation of the student body
• Maintain high academic and moral standards
• Promote...
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Wellness Committee
West Senior High School
Wellness Committee is a group of both staff and students that meet monthly to plan various wellness activities for the school community.
The main focus for the group is the annual Wellness Lock-In every fall.
The committee is also instrumental in spearheading many activities for Western New...
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Graphing Calculators
West Senior High School
WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH
3330 Seneca Street
West Seneca, NY 14224
Graphing Calculators
In accordance with the New York State Learning Standards for Math, West Seneca Central Schools and its teachers are committed to the idea that students be equipped with a Graphing Calculator in the...
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Sports Boosters 2009-10
West Senior High School
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 $4000 in scholarships last year and they provide a great service to the...
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Parents Please Note Important Information
West Senior High School
WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
A Parent Participation School
August 2009
ALL PARENTS PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• We need to keep current concerning Emergency Medical Information which we keep confidentially on file in the Health Office. It is very important that we keep this...
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PTG Welcome Information 2009-10
West Senior High School
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 2009
Our Parent-Teacher Guild is presently in the process of preparing another exciting...
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A few words on Student Parking
West Senior High School
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 any students who...
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Club & Activities List 2009-10
West Senior High School
West Seneca West Senior High School
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
OUR SCHOOL OFFERS MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT AND DECISION MAKING
2009-2010
“Acenes”-The Yearbook
Mrs. Schubring
Mrs. Patronik
Art Club
Mr. DeGlopper
Book Store
Mr. Shriver
Chess Club
Mr. Bulas
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How to get help at West Senior
West Senior High School
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...
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Progress and Grade Reporting
West Senior High School
WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Reporting Information 2009-10
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
2 November 9
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A Message from the School Nurse
West Senior High School
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:
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School Supplies 'Start Up Pack'
West Senior High School
OPENING SCHOOL SUPPLIES
“START UP PACK”
Please have your child bring the following items to school on the first day of classes:
1(One-inch) Three Ring Notebook
4 to 6 File Dividers
1 Pack of Loose-Leaf 3 Ring Paper
Ruler
Pens, Pencils, Compass
3 to 4 Folders
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Important Dates for Seniors 2009-10
West Senior High School
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS 2009-2010
September-09
Fall College Reps visiting West Sr.- check Student Services Posting
Fall Military Reps visiting West Sr.- check Student Services Posting
September 9, 2009 SAT registration deadline for Oct 10 SAT
September 12, 2009 ACT Exam
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Senior Time Line Calendar 2009-10
West Senior High School
SEPTEMBER 2009
• Meet with Admissions and/or Military Reps who are visiting our school
• Ask teachers and/or employers for letters of recommendation ( 2 total )
• Investigate scholarships
• Check Scholarship Bulletins at www.WSCschools.org
• Deadline for SAT / ACT registration
• Rank...
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School Supplies List 2009-10
West Senior High School
Below find the school supply list for West Senior for the 2009-10 school year
ART
Studio in Art School Supply List
1. #2 pencils/ drawing pencils (several)
2. Erasers (several)
3. Sketch book (10 x 12 minimum) Spiral bond preferred
4. 2 pocket folder with loose-leaf paper for notes
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The Amanda J. Hansen Scholarship Fund
West Senior High School
Don't Become A Victim To This Silent Killer Carbon Monoxide.
Don't let your family go through the pain that Amanda Hansen's family is going through. Please protect your family. Purchase a Carbon Monoxide Detector.
Donations may be made to the Evans Bank.
The Amanda J. Hansen...
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West Senior Breakfast Program
West Senior High School
Starting Monday September 14, 2009 West Senior will beginning serving breakfast from 7:15 am to 7:30 am daily.
Complete Breakfast
$1.00 for 4 items Reduced Price $.25
If you qualify for a free or reduced lunch, you are also eligible for free or reduced breakfast.
You must...
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Ski Club
West Senior High School
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...
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Key Club
West Senior High School
Key Club is a service organization run by the students. We have monthly meetings and get involved in many fun and interesting activities throughout the school year.
Some of these activities include:
KIWANIS HAUNTED HOUSE
WELLNESS LOCK IN CHARITY PROJECT
THANKSGIVING CANNED FOOD DRIVE
THE...
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Home Economics Club
West Senior High School

Pictured: Alexis Loffredo, Jodie Swallow, Megan Anacone, & Jayne Marie Manley
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West students have fun getting messy while creating one-of-a kind tie-dye t-shirts during Home Economics Club.
All activities in Home Economics Club are decided by the students and include a variety of hands on projects such as baking Christmas cookies, sewing aprons, making fleece tie blankets,...
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Writers Club
West Senior High School
Writers Block is West Senior's student-run literary magazine where any student may contribute a poem, short story, or any visual artwork for a submission review.
All student-approved work will be published in a bound magazine in the spring. To submit any work, students should contact their...
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Model UN Club
West Senior High School
Model United Nation Club – West Senior
The Model UN Club is a role play/current
events discussion club. Members meet to discuss
and debate the current events of today’s complex
world. Club is assigned one particular country to
research and represent. Members are responsible
to read...
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DECA An Association of Marketing Students
West Senior High School
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.
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Peer Counseling
West Senior High School
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...
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The Academy of Information Technology
West Senior High School
SELECTED NEWS STORY
March 26, 2008
The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)
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...
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Plants Inc
West Senior High School
Plants, Inc is off and running for another season.
Currently Garden Mums are available in Room 149. The price is $3.00 each or 4 for $10.00.
Plants Inc. is a classroom-based business, started four years ago with grant money from the West Seneca Teachers' Center. Proceeds are used to keep...
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Academy Students Heard on AM 1520
Academies, East Senior High School, West Senior High School
Recently while visiting host Joan Graci, from APA Solutions, West Seneca Academy students had the opportunity to share their experiences with the listening audience.
APA Solutions are a hiring and retention specialist firm. Each week while hosting “Buffalo Works” on KB1520, guests share their...
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Grade 3
East Elementary School
Third Grade “Visits” China
The third Graders just finished up a unit on China. They really enjoyed learning about the culture, government, inventions and geography of this unique country. The students spent some time exploring the Chinese puzzle - Tangrams, writing their names with Chinese...
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Grade 5
East Elementary School

Oreos
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An Edible Lesson
What do Oreo cookies and the moon have in common? Fifth grade students in Mrs. Panek’s science class used mini Oreos cookies and frosting to illustrate the eight changing phases of the moon. Students enjoyed gobbling up their science lesson.
Grade 6
East Elementary School
Sixth graders at East Elementary participated in a 48 hour math competition known as World Math Day. From March 2nd to 4th the sixth-graders competed with students from all over the world in their same age category in live games of arithmetic on the World Math Day website. Each game lasted for 60...
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East Elementary's Podcast is Up and Running
East Elementary School
Did you know that East Elementary has a student-produced podcast? Well it does, and our group of fifth and sixth grade "podcasters" has posted our first story. Use the link below to check out our podcast and stay tuned for more. If you'd like to subscribe, click the RSS button and you'll receive...
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DEPOSIT YOUR CAPRI SUN DRINK POUCH AND SUPPORT WEST ELEMENTARY!
West Elementary School
Every year BILLIONS of drink pouches end up in dumpsters and landfills across America. TerraCycle, Capri Sun and Honest Kids are working together to put an end to this awful loss of resources. As an eco-friendly innovator, TerraCycle converts the used drink pouches into unique fashion bags, tote...
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PTA General Meeting Minutes for February 2010
West Elementary School
Please review the minutes for the February meeting.
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LABELS FOR EDUCATION
West Elementary School
The West Elementary School has begun to participate with the Campbell Soup LABELS FOR EDUCATION program. Please ask all relatives to clip and save labels! Every label has a value and will be put toward educational items for the children.
We are asking you do the following:
- trim the label
-...
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