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Spring 2018	w w w.bbschools.org Superintendent’s Message

Dear Byron-Bergen Community,	Our schools are a primary resource for our children, offering continuity, safety, information, and support for their growth
As we head into the spring season,	and success. Many students at Byron-Bergen turn to trusted I’d like to thank our parents and	teachers or other school professionals for support and help community for their support of	in understanding challenging events in their lives. School our many programs that take place	personnel are often a front-line resource for children throughout the year.Also, a reminder: experiencing, trauma, illness, death and loss—both at the concerts, musicals, athletic events, and time of immediate crisis and in subsequent years.
more will be occurring between now
Mickey Edwards
Superintendent
of Schools
and the end of the school year. Please	For this reason, we have recently had several staff members consider attending these events as a	trained in TIG—The Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and way to support our students and our	Grief in Schools, managed and supported through the schools.These dates can be found on	Monroe County Office of Mental Health. Our staff were
the district’s calendar posted on our website.	given training, support, and resources to better handle the challenging life circumstances that can impact our students,
As superintendent, I have the opportunity to visit and	families, colleagues, and school community. By being spend time in each of our schools, witnessing the powerful	knowledgeable and informed, we are better prepared to
instruction and learning occurring in our classrooms	respond and intervene effectively during these times of crisis on a daily basis. Our schools have a warm, caring, child-	and to support resiliency.
centered atmosphere that fosters deep thinking, stretching
our students to acquire new information in an engaging	Our classrooms are a kaleidoscope of students, all with way.There are amazing things happening right now, in our	ongoing needs for recognition, self-worth, empathy, and schools and our classrooms.	belonging. Because of this, the District makes every effort
to continually review and support a strong character
We have emphasized the importance and improvement of	education program built on its core values: Be Respectful, technology in both of our schools, placing new equipment	Be Responsible, Be Accountable, and Be Your Best Self.Too in the hands of our staff and students so that they have the	often, schools can get caught up in the constant pressure tools needed for a relevant 21st-century education. One	to raise test scores and not have an inherent character
of the ways we are doing this is through our use of Video	development component in their curriculum. Not so at Instructional Coaching (VIC).VIC gives the teachers	Byron-Bergen: we strive to ensure that our youngsters
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and their coach a perspective on the classroom that	become the kind of quality, trustworthy human beings we all cuts through perceptual errors and allows teachers the	want them to be.
opportunity to continually improve on their delivery of instruction. Currently, approximately 80 percent of our teachers are using Video
ATTENTION!
Instructional Coaching. It’s easy and powerful, and once a teacher starts to use it they may wonder how they ever made
progress without it.	The Jr./Sr. High School Bus Loop is a fire lane.

There is NO PARKING at any time in the Loop.

News from the Board

WOW, how quickly a year passes! I hope everyone in our community had a nice holiday season, and I’m pretty sure that most are looking forward to spring coming.

It seems like just yesterday that I was writing last year’s budget article, and here we are again.As the Board of Education, we are continually looking at the budget and getting performance
updates as to where we are with spending at any particular time. We are again looking at the projected numbers and information from the state so we can begin to construct a fiscally sound budget for the 2018-19 school year.As we initiate this planning process, the Board is open to any suggestions our community might have. If you have ideas, please contact us at the District Office at (585) 494-1220.

As many of you already know,Amanda Cook, our assistant principal at the Elementary School, was the successful candidate for the elementary principal position in Batavia.We wish her good luck in this new position and thank her for her tireless work in our schools, doing what is best for kids.

It is always wonderful to see so many of our students participating in our clubs, sports, art, and music programs.They continue to represent Byron-Bergen with their pride, expertise, talent, and class.Although our kids are often simply enjoying these activities, there is an important side benefit they may not be considering. Involvement in extracurricular programs is a big piece of what colleges, and even employers, look for in applications and resumes after high school.Thank you to all of our coaches, advisors, and parent volunteers who give back to our students through these programs.

And finally, I’d like to thank the wonderful group of
Byron-Bergen graduates who took time to return and meet with our student body recently.These generous alumni discussed college life and answered questions about what students should expect after graduation.They make us very proud.

Debra List

Debra List, President
Byron-Bergen Board of Education

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Superintendent’s Message

At a district level, we are keeping a careful eye on the finances of the State of New York.The economic condition of the state will have an impact on all school districts if revenues are reduced and/or eliminated.This makes our work extraordinarily challenging as we rely on state revenues for approximately $13.5 million dollars in our annual school budget.The Byron-Bergen Central Schools Administrative Team and Board of Education are taking proactive steps in order to plan ahead for any shortfalls.

We also look toward the future with anticipation as we prepare for a new strategic planning process.The current strategic plan was authored in 2015 and was designed to come to a close at the end of the 2019-20 school year.We achieved its goals earlier
than expected, and are beginning the planning stages of a new Strategic Plan.We want to include students, parents, community members, Board of Education members, and administrators in the conversation as to the goals our district should and could be setting
to ensure that the education afforded our students is world-class.We take the responsibility of educating our
children seriously, so as we plan for the future, we should be planning only the best for them.Please see details on page 18 of how you can be part of determining the new Strategic Plan.

As our Vision Statement declares, this is a school district that “Prepares Students for Excellence.”

Sincerely,

Mickey Edwards

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SRO’s Corner
By Deputy Matt Butler, School Resource Officer

Good News! The Teen Sheriff’s Academy (TSA) has been fully approved and will be held this summer, the week of July 23, 2018 at the Byron-Bergen Central School District. In case anyone missed the previous Focal Point where I discussed the TSA at length, this will be another brief intro with more details about the selection process.

The Teen Sheriff’s Academy is a free, week-long course where selected students get a hands-on education in what it is like to become a police officer in an academy environment, and what it is like to be an actual police officer. For example, students
participate in class lectures in penal law, vehicle and traffic law, and criminal procedure law; view demonstrations from the Emergency Response, SCUBA, K-9, and Hostage Negotiator teams; and perform daily physical fitness and team building exercises.There will also be tours of the Sheriff’s Office, 911 Center, and the
jail. Upon successful completion of the TSA, students have a graduation ceremony, receive certificates, and enjoy a barbeque-style lunch on the final day. Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the academy and to bring their own lunch during the week.

The first step in the TSA selection process is for the applicant’s school to determine who is eligible to apply based upon established criteria.Applications can be picked up in the
Byron-Bergen counseling office or in my office.The deadline for submitting the application is March 31, 2018.

If the individual’s application is accepted and meets the criteria for an interview, the next step is an oral interview. Students will be notified by their school and an interview will be set up with deputies from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.An interview with the Sheriff’s Office is not a guarantee that you will be selected for one of the Teen Sheriff’s Academy weeks.

Based upon the individual’s application, essay, and interview, the Sheriff and other deputies determine who is selected to the
academy. It is important to keep in mind that this is a competitive process for students throughout Genesee County.There will only be a limited number of students accepted into the academy, so please do not get discouraged if your application is not accepted. The Sheriff’s Office highly encourages applicants to keep applying to the program.

This program will be a great opportunity for our area students to gain knowledge and experience in the world of law enforcement. If there are any questions you can contact me at
(585) 494-1220, ext. 2304.

Fall 2017 Scholar-Athletes

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors those teams that excel in the classroom at the end of each sport season.To receive this honor, a minimum
number of team members must achieve a scholastic average of 90 or above during their sport season. Congratulations to the following Byron-Bergen athletes:

Volleyball Team	Boys Soccer Team Average of 92.40                 Average of 91.57
Catherine Brumsted	Kylar Chambry Lauren Burke                      Adam Drake
Hannah Catalino	Kyle Foeller Quinn Chapell                    Rick Hubbard
Madison Farnsworth              William Johnson Amaya Gunther                 Brendon Kendall
Janae Meister	Brandon Kropf Annabella Vurraro                  Hunter Leach
Sabastian Pawlukewicz Joshua Phelps
Cross Country Boys	Samuel Pringle Average of 92.96                 Wade Thompson
Joshua Fleming Justin Hannan
Zachary Hannan	Girls Soccer Team John Mercovich                 Average of 92.04
Jaden Pocock	 Jerra Amesbury Lydia Campbell Zoey Chambry
Cross Country Girls               Jean Denson Team Average of 95.29               Kelsey Fuller
Siomara Caballero                 Morgan Fuller Jessica Fleming                       Leah Gale Sara Goodman                       Eden Goff
Margaret Graney	Hayley Hoehn Annaliese Hersom                   Julia Menzie Cambria Kinkelaar               Makenzie Muoio
Alaura Rehwaldt	MacKenzie Rosse Miriam Tardy
Football Team	Dana VanValkenburg Average of 90.16
Cameron Brumsted Jacob Burlingame Anthony DiQuattro Paul McDermott Bryce Yockel

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Carnival! Onstage

We are proud to present the classic musical,“Carnival!” on March 1- 3, 2018 in the Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School auditorium.All shows start at 7 p.m.

This delightful spectacular is the story of a young orphan named Lili who joins a carnival and learns many life lessons as she navigates the colorful (and sometimes corrupt) world of carnival performers.
A pair of puppeteers befriend her, one of whom falls in love with her, despite his best efforts not to.Add a jealous couple into the mix, lots of wonderful circus-style performers, a rowdy team of roustabouts, and a little bit of magic, and you have a story that is timeless.

The lead actors include puppeteers Paul (Mason Fuller) and Jacquot (Jonah Bower); Lili the orphan (Esther Wilkins); ringmaster and carnival owner B. F. Schlegel (Janae Meister); with Brian Ireland
as Marco the Magnificent and Stephanie Buell as his incomparable assistant Rosalie, as well as a chorus of 40 of Byron-Bergen’s finest singers, dancers, and actors. Laurence Tallman is the director; with costuming and assistance by Faline Tyler.

“Carnival!” is presented with permission from Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, (212) 688-2525. The music and lyrics are by Bob Merrill and the book is by Michael Stewart, based on material by Helen Deutsch.The original show was directed and choreographed by Gower Champion.

Tickets are available in the Jr./Sr. High School Main Office.Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for senior citizens and students.

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Jr./Sr. High School Happenings By Patrick McGee, Jr./Sr. High School Principal

It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the year. I am so proud of the hard work of our students and staff.The positivity that runs through our building day in and day out
is so refreshing.We have truly become an awesome team.That is due to all of our stakeholders who believe in working together for what’s best for kids.

You may notice a familiar face when you enter our building. I am so pleased to tell you that Christine Stevens (2015 graduate of B-B) will serve as our new Jr./Sr. High School secretary. Christine has already done an amazing job acclimating herself into her role in our building and I know all of you will be happy with her positive demeanor and great attitude. Hiring is one of the most important parts of my job. Hiring former graduates who fit into our culture is important to the positive culture we continue to cultivate.

Over the last six years, our district has prided itself on the great work we have done with character education. Specifically we have seen our Violent and Disruptive Incidents (offenses resulting in suspension) decrease from over 180 suspensions in 2011 to just around 40 last school year. We have also seen a sharp decline in the number of bullying incidents and repeat offenders during this time frame.This is due to a team effort and a formal process for investigating any incidents that are reported to us.While we are in a very good place, I recognize that we need to keep the foot on the gas pedal.

Over the last year, our character education team has worked diligently to identify core values that we want our learning community to live by.These core values consist of being respectful, responsible, accountable, and being our very best self. Over the remainder of the year, we will be rolling these core values out to students,

staff, and our learning community. Our goal is to live and breathe each of these core values each and every day in all facets of our school.These core values will be integrated into everything we do from the classroom to the hallways to athletics to extra-curricular activities.We will also continue to focus on important skills such as digital citizenship, resilience, and other coping skills that we feel are necessary to helping kids be successful. Please check out our building website page over the next few months for updates to our character education program.

One thing we strive to do for our students is to offer as many instructional opportunities as we can. I am pleased with the progress we have made over the last few years in adding over 15 programs and electives to our course catalog. Next school year we will be adding an AP World History to our Advanced Placement program.We will also be adding a Painting and Drawing course for GCC credit. Over the next
few months, our counselors will be doing scheduling with our students. Please feel free to set up an appointment or call us with any questions or feedback with this process.Also any parents of high school students: I encourage you to check out our recent presentation for college and career planning located on the Jr./Sr. High School webpage.This is another useful tool to help you be proactive in the planning of your son’s or daughter’s future.

One program we started this school year was an Agriculture Program.We began with an elective,Agricultural Explorations, and hope to add other electives in the coming years.This past December, we were officially approved as an FFA chapter. A big thank you to our Agriculture teacher Jeff Parnapy, who has been a big advocate for agricultural education in our school.We are also excited to announce that recently we received a $5,000 grant from Cornell University to help support and grow our agriculture program.

Some of the other opportunities our students will have include participating in the Environmental Leadership and Developmental program at Camp Oswegatchie, and other New York State FFA activities in the spring.

Our students in the musical,“Carnival!” have been working extremely hard over the last few months.There is so much to be said for the talent we have in our
school. I am so proud to work in a district where these programs are recognized
and highlighted. I encourage everyone to come out and see our show in March. It is going to be a special one! Speaking of the arts, I would like to give a big shout out to seventh-grader Zoey Shepard. Zoey’s
anti-DWI poster was selected as a Genesee County first prize winner and featured on a billboard in Batavia.

Please visit SchoolTool to check in on your son’s or daughter’s progress
throughout the year.The parent portal is a great way to stay connected to the work your kids are doing in the classroom. Feel free to contact a teacher if you have any questions.Also, if you cannot log in or
would like further guidance on our parent portal, please call our Counseling Office for assistance.

It is such a pleasure to work in such a supportive environment. I thank everyone for your help in making our school
the best it can be. If anyone would like to contact me to discuss concerns, feedback, or ideas, please call me at (585) 494-1220 ext. 2401, email at pmcgee@bbschools.org, or schedule an appointment.Thanks again.

I am a firm believer in sharing our story recognizing and highlighting all of the wonderful things our students have to offer. Please follow our Jr./Sr. High School story on Twitter @BBCSDBuzz and @MrPatrickMcGee

#WeAreByronBergen #BBPride

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Get involved in our Liberty Scholars Program

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) is a New York State Department of Education grant-funded program administered through Genesee Community College that has been in existence since 1989. It is a 12-month academic retention, career/college development, and cultural enrichment program provided at no cost to select identified students in grades 5-12 in the Byron-Bergen Central School District.

Liberty Scholars get help with homework, daily lunch opportunities, and after-school mentoring.They complete leadership and community service projects, with the assistance of Program Counselor, Samantha Golden.
She supplements and assists our teachers, staff, and counselors with helping students reach their full potential, academically, socially, and emotionally.

This year, Liberty Scholars had the opportunity to participate in many exciting trips and activities, including an overnight tour to Gettysburg, PA.

College and career awareness is also an important aspect of the program. The Career Summer Institute at Genesee Valley BOCES allows students to gain first-hand knowledge in the fields of Culinary Arts and Animal Science.
A one-week theatre arts camp at the Harvester Theatre in Batavia gives students a chance to learn about the many careers in the performing arts.They even
participate in a Careers-in-Healthcare camp (PULSE Academy), facilitated through the WNY Rural Area Health Education Center - all services and enrichment opportunities are provided for free to the district as well as to selected
program participants.

Parents who are interested in more information on the Liberty Scholars program can email the program counselor at
sgolden@bbschools.org or contact her at (585) 494-1220, ext. 3096 at the Jr./Sr. High School.

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Scholar Program
The Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School’s academic incentive program recognizes students for their good effort, attendance, and academics.This reward program is named the “Scholar Program” and the cards achieved are Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Special Recognition.At the end of the year, monetary awards are presented at Academic and Athletic
Recognition Night to seniors who have maintained a solid record of attaining cards throughout their high school career.

The Scholar Program Committee is pleased to announce scholars for the first marking period:

GOLD SCHOLAR Julianna Amesbury Caitlin Ashton Larissa Ashton Cassidy Ball Nicholas Baubie Molly Belknap Rachel Best Justine Bloom Fiona Burke
Dayanara Caballero Siomara Caballero Caleb Calhoun Caleb Carlson Cameron Carlson Caris Carlson Benjamin Chaback Emily Chaback Sadie Cook Evan Cuba Leanna Curts Alexander Dean Jean Denson Richard Denson Adam Drake
Madison Farnsworth Sara Fraser Emma Goodman Sara Goodman Margaret Graney Chad Green Angelique Heick Tyler Henry
Annaliese Hersom

Frank Hersom

Hope Hersom Rick Hubbard Grace Huhn Brian Ireland Brooke Jarkiewicz Daniel Jensen William Johnson Meghan Kendall
Cambria Kinkelaar Aiden Kulikowski Alec Kulikowski Melanie Kulikowski Colby Leggo Shaun LoVerdi Jillian Menzie John Mercovich Matthew Olander Valerie Pastore
Sabastian Pawlukewicz Kendall Phillips Madelynn Pimm Elizabeth Piper Alaura Rehwaldt Austin Salmonds Brianna Salmonds Emily Salmonds Elli Schelemanow Alexandria Schuck
Auburn Schwartzmeyer MacKenzie Senf Caleb Sharpe Skylar Sharpe Grace Shepard Zoey Shepard
Chloe Shuskey

Deacon Smith Alayna Streeter Sarah Sue Streeter Garrett Swinter Matthew Tanner Dana VanValkenburg Ella VanValkenburg Ava Wagoner Lillian Walker Nicole Welka Leyna Wheeler Hannah Wies
Corden Zimmerman Devon Zinter Nathan Zwerka Nicholas Zwerka

SILVER SCHOLAR Jack Benstead Benjamin Bowman Aidan Clark Veronica Duell Makenzie Eccleston Connor Gale Eden Goff Ethan Green Kelly Ireland Logan Lewis Janae Meister Julia Menzie Ryan Muscarella Andrew Parnapy Erin Parnapy Pearl Parnell
Andrew Rimmerman

Garrett Sando Isabelle Stevens Joshua Tardy Miriam Tardy Xavier Thomas Lexi Vurraro Emma Will
Kaitlyn Windhauser

BRONZE SCHOLAR Cole Carlson Kelsey Fuller Chad Green Ethan Green
Melissa MacCowan Erin Parnapy
Aleigha Shallenberger Miriam Tardy

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Joshua Fleming Krystal Hagen
Tanner Savage

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Byron-Bergen 2017-18 first quarter Honor Roll

The following Byron-Bergen Central School students have been named to the Honor Roll for the first 10-week marking period of the 2017-18 school year:

GRADE 7:

High Honor Roll - Alyssa Ball, Cassidy Ball, Molly Belknap, Jason Bleiler, David Brumsted, Fiona Burke, Dayanara Caballero, Cameron Carlson, Caris Carlson, Evan Cuba, Emma Dormann, Kendan Dressler, Frank Hersom, Sage Johnson, Alec Kulikowski, Autumn Mathisen, Ryan Muscarella, Matthew Olander,Victoria-Pearl Parnell,Valerie Pastore, Kendall Phillips, Elizabeth Piper, Andrew Rimmerman,Austin Salmonds, Brianna Salmonds, Emily Salmonds, Alexandria Schuck, MacKenzie Senf, Zoey Shepard, McKenna Shuskey, Matthew Tanner,Joshua Tardy,Aidan Townsend,Ava Wagoner,Lillian Walker, Leyna Wheeler,Hannah Wies,Kaya Wildschutz, Emily Yun, Nicholas Zwerka.

Honor Roll - Jack Benstead, Olivia Best, Hailey Canfield, Grace Capostagno, Gianni Ferrara, Robert Gaylord, Kailee Gurtler, Emily Henry, Sege Kalmbacher, Ethan Lewis, Jaelynn Rivera, Cheyeanne Thomas,Julia Will.

Effort Roll - Cassidy Ball, Molly Belknap, Fiona Burke, Dayanara Caballero, Grace Capostagno, Cameron Carlson, Caris Carlson, Evan Cuba, Emma Dormann, Kendan Dressler, Jonny Fooks, Kailee Gurtler, Frank Hersom, Ethan Lewis,Autumn Mathisen, Ryan Muscarella, Matthew Olander, Victoria-Pearl Parnell,Valerie Pastore, Kendall Phillips, Elizabeth Piper,Andrew Rimmerman,Austin Salmonds, Brianna Salmonds, Emily Salmonds,Alexandria Schuck, MacKenzie Senf, Zoey Shepard, Matthew Tanner,Joshua Tardy,Ava Wagoner,Lillian Walker,Leyna Wheeler, Hannah Wies,Kaya Wildschutz,Nicholas Zwerka.

GRADE 8:

High Honor Roll - Corin Abdella, Jared Barnum, Rachel Best, Madison Burke, Caleb Calhoun, Caleb Carlson,Aidan Clark, Sadie Cook, Leanna Curts, Sarah Hanel,Angelique Heick, Grace Huhn, Brooke Jarkiewicz, Meghan Kendall, Johnathon Klafehn, Dawn Nowatchik, Madelynn Pimm, Elli Schelemanow, Grace Shepard,Alayna Streeter, Jorie Strzelecki,Ella VanValkenburg,Alexandra Vurraro,Nevaeh Welch,Claire Williams, Kaitlyn Windhauser, Emily Zastrow, Corden Zimmerman, Joshua Zittel.

Honor Roll - Isaiah Baity, Camryn Brookhart, Destiny Colon,Alexander Donnelly, Makenzie Eccleston, Connor Gale, Christian Haller, Mikaylah Pocock, Brenda Ramos Francisco,Aleigha Shallenberger, Kaden Sheard,Allie Wilcox, Emma Will, Madison Zastrocky.

Effort Roll - Corin Abdella, Jared Barnum, Rachel Best, Camryn Brookhart, Madison Burke, Payton Buzzell, Caleb Calhoun, Caleb Carlson,Aidan Clark, Sadie Cook, Leanna Curts, Makenzie Eccleston,Angelique Heick, Grace Huhn, Brooke Jarkiewicz, Meghan Kendall, Johnathon Klafehn, Madelynn Pimm, Melvin Rivera, Elli Schelemanow,Aleigha Shallenberger, Kaden Sheard, Grace Shepard,Alayna Streeter, Jorie Strzelecki, Ella VanValkenburg,Alexandra Vurraro, Claire Williams,Kaitlyn Windhauser, Emily Zastrow, Corden Zimmerman, Joshua Zittel.

GRADE 9:

High Honor Roll - Nicholas Baubie, Bianca Brumsted, Emily Chaback, Zoey Chambry, Richard Denson, Julietta Doyle, Veronica Duell, Joshua Fleming, Eden Goff, Sara Goodman, Hope Hersom, Kelly Ireland, Carli Kirkwood,Aiden Kulikowski, Colby Leggo, Gavin Lewis, John Mercovich, Julia Pangrazio,Andrew Parnapy, Jaden Pocock, Bryanne Puma, Alaura Rehwaldt, Skylar Sharpe, Deacon Smith, Sarah Sue Streeter, Xavier Thomas, Morgan Vincent, Devon Zinter.

Honor Roll - Mya-Lyn Albanese, Carleigh Buell, Hallie Calhoun, Jonah Clare,Tylor Coats, Matthew Gonyea, Alaina House, Logan Lewis, Matthew Rada, Julia Schlenker-Stephens, Seth Sharp, Joshua Swapceinski, Jessica Wolfe.

Effort Roll - Mya-Lyn Albanese, Nicholas Baubie, Bianca Brumsted, Carleigh Buell, Emily Chaback, Richard Denson, Julietta Doyle,Veronica Duell, Joshua Fleming, Matthew Gonyea,
Sara Goodman, Krystal Hagen, Hope Hersom, Kelly Ireland, Carli Kirkwood, Aiden Kulikowski, Colby Leggo, Gavin Lewis, Logan Lewis, John Mercovich, Julia Pangrazio, Hunter Parnell, Bryanne Puma, Matthew Rada, Skylar Sharpe, Deacon Smith, Sarah Sue Streeter, Joshua Swapceinski, Xavier Thomas, Devon Zinter.

GRADE 10:
High Honor Roll - Julianna Amesbury, Caitlin Ashton,Justine Bloom, Alexander Brumsted, Siomara Caballero,Alexander Dean, Jacey Donahue, Madison Farnsworth, Sara Fraser, Emily Gonyea, Chad Green,Amaya Gunther, Zachary Hannan, Rick Hubbard, Mikaela Hubler, Cambria Kinkelaar, Chad Kupfer, Jillian Menzie,Auburn Schwartzmeyer, Caleb Sharpe, Chloe Shuskey, Kevin Smith, Isabelle Stevens, Garrett Swinter, Miriam Tardy,Annabella Vurraro,Grant Williams, Nathan Zwerka.

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Spring 2018 (continu2017-18 first quarter Honor Roll	Running for the

school board
Honor Roll - Megan Bogue,Alexis	GRADE 12:
The Byron-Bergen Board of
Education’s seven members are
elected by district residents and
Calarco, Hannah Catalino, Shaina	High Honor Roll - Larissa Ashton, DeJesus, Elizabeth Donnelly, Kyle Foeller,	Lauren Burke, Jacob Burlingame, Kelsey Fuller, Evan Harter, Coltin Henry,	Benjamin Chaback, Quinn Chapell, Rose Hubbard, Emily Kaczmarek,Travis	Brionna DeMichel, Jean Denson, Jessica
serve unpaid, three-year terms.
The board is responsible for setting
policy within state and federal
laws and serves as the community's
Lambert, Melissa MacCowan, Samuel	Fleming, Morgan Fuller, Margaret Graney, Pringle,Anastasija Rebisz, Brandon	Ethan Green, Justin Hannan,Tyler Henry, Stefanski, Cameron Sweet, Justice Towne,	Alyssa Hing, Brian Ireland, Daniel Jensen, Hannah VanSkiver,Bryce Yockel.	Nathan Knickerbocker, Brandon Kropf,
Ashton, Justine Bloom,Alexander
Peyton Mackey, Paul McDermott,
educational staff. If you are
Effort Roll - Julianna Amesbury, Caitlin	Melanie Kulikowski, Shaun LoVerdi,	communication link with the

DeJesus, Jacey Donahue, Elizabeth
Montgomery, Makenzie Muoio,
consider running for school board.
Brumsted, Siomara Caballero, Hannah          Julia Menzie, Lily Mercovich, Dillon                  committed to education and want Catalino,Alexander Dean, Shaina                  Cameron Shenk, Dana VanValkenburg,              to make an impact on our district,

Wilkins.
Donnelly, Sara Fraser, Kelsey Fuller,	Catherine Weaver,Riley White,Esther	We are looking for folks who will Chad Green,Amaya Gunther, Zachary                                                                                   always be focused on the good of Hannan, Rick Hubbard, Rose Hubbard,	Honor Roll - Jerra Amesbury, Chandler	schoolchildren, who are:
Mikaela Hubler, Cambria Kinkelaar,	Bow, Cameron Brumsted, Catherine

• Effective communicators
Chad Kupfer, Melissa MacCowan, Jillian	Brumsted, Chandler Carney, Kylar Menzie, Anastasija Rebisz, Auburn	Chambry, Shayla Dearring, Edgardo
Schwartzmeyer, Caleb Sharpe, Chloe	Guzman, Riley Hammon, Hayley Hoehn,	• Consensus builders Shuskey, Kevin Smith, Isabelle Stevens,	Brendon Kendall, Ryan Niemi, Joshua
Garrett Swinter, Miriam Tardy, Justice	Phelps, Garrett Sando,Austin Sharpe,	• Community participants

• Leaders and decision-makers
Towne,Annabella Vurraro,Grant Williams, Robert Stevens, Jonathan Stumpf, Leah Nathan Zwerka.	Thompson,Chaderic Toal,Nicole Welka,
GRADE 11:
Benjamin Bowman, Lydia Campbell,
Ashton, Chandler Bow, Cameron
Emma Wride.	• Information processors High Honor Roll - Sarah Bleiler,	Effort Roll - Jerra Amesbury, Larissa	• Team players

Goodman,Annaliese Hersom, William
Burke, Jacob Burlingame, Benjamin
Anthony DiQuattro,Adam Drake, Jared        Brumsted, Catherine Brumsted, Lauren             Board candidate petitions can be Fregoe,Tabitha Fuller, Leah Gale, Emma       Chaback, Kylar Chambry, Quinn Chapell,         obtained from the District Clerk
Johnson, Hunter Leach, Janae Meister
Thompson,Kyong-ae Yun.
Cynthia Clay, Brionna DeMichel, Jean
Margaret Graney, Ethan Green, Justin
Office.They must be re urned by
Rachel Stevens in the District Kevin Paasch, Erin Parnapy, Sabastian,	Denson, Jessica Fleming, Morgan Fuller,	3 p.m. on Tuesday,Aprilt 16, 2018. Pawlukewicz, MacKenzie Rosse,Wade	Hannan,Tyler Henry,Alyssa Hing, Hayley

Hoehn, Brian Ireland, Daniel Jensen, Honor Roll - Aaron Barnum, Nicholas	Brendon Kendall, Michael Khomitch, Brown, Cole Carlson, Jason Hoehn, Isaac	Nathan Knickerbocker, Brandon Kropf, Ladley, James Roggow, Brianna Shade,	Melanie Kulikowski, Shaun LoVerdi, Emma Smith, Colby Taylor.	Peyton Mackey, Paul McDermott,
Effort Roll - Aaron Barnum, Sarah
Emma Goodman,Annaliese Hersom,
Sando,Austin Sharpe, C meron Shenk,
VanValkenburg, Nicole Welka, Riley
White,Esther Wilkins,Emma Wride.
Julia Menzie, Lily Mercovich, Dillon Bleiler, Benjamin Bowman,Adam Drake,	Montgomery, MakenzieaMuoio, Garrett William Johnson, Hunter Leach, Janae	Jerome Spinks, Jonathan Stumpf, Dana Meister, Kevin Paasch, Erin Parnapy,
Sabastian Pawlukewicz, MacKenzie Rosse, Wade Thompson.

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Byron-Bergen students compete in district’s annual National Geographic Bee

Students from both Byron-Bergen schools proved their mastery of geography on Jan. 4, 2018 as the school hosted its annual National Geographic Bee competitions, sponsored by the National Geographic Society.

At the Jr./Sr. High School, after an exciting battle of wits and global knowledge, Matthew Tanner was declared the Byron-Bergen Geographic Bee champion. He was given a medal and awarded a $30 Amazon gift card. Runner-up Nicholas Zwerka received a $20 Amazon gift card.

At the Elementary School, the title of Geographic Bee champion was awarded to fifth-grader Jack Farner who edged out fellow fifth-grader Jackson Lundfelt for the honor.

The National Geographic Bees are coordinated by the schools’ social studies teachers Aaron Clark, Ken Gropp, and Nick Muhlenkamp.

The school is very proud of all the contestants. Jr./Sr. High School participants included —

Seventh-grade: Molly Belknap
Jack Benstead Cameron Carlson
Caris Carlson Evan Cuba Kendan Dressler Gianni Ferrara Alec Kulikowski Kendall Phillips Elizabeth Piper
Andrew Rimmerman Alexandria Schuck Matthew Tanner Lillian Walker Nicholas Zwerka

Eighth-grade: Ashton Gavenda Grace Huhn Madelyn Pimm Elli Schelemanow
Ella VanValkenburg Claire Williams Corden Zimmerman Josh Zittel

Elementary School Geo Bees were —

Fourth-grade: Liam Boyle Colin Rea
Simone Scharvogel

Fifth-grade: Ryan Benstead Jake Carlson Deborah Catalino Noah Clare Ada Clookey Owen Cuba Craig Diquattro Lea Donofrio Jack Farner Rachel Hanel Landon Kent Eli Kupfer
Jackson Lundfelt Martin Mac Connell Anna McLaughlin

Sixth-grade: Brody Baubie Braedyn Chambry Grayson Erion Aurora Hiscutt
Stephanie Onderdonk Brendan Pimm Carter Prinzi Quintin Rich

Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School National Geographic Bee champion Matthew Tanner (l) and runner-up Nicholas Zwerka celebrate
their achievements.

Student Jack Farner is the top winner of the Byron-Bergen Elementary School’s National Geographic Bee.

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Spring 2018

College and Career Center Update By Rob Kaercher, Counselor

As we look forward to the end of winter, each student in the Jr./Sr. High School is at a different point in planning for their future. Many seniors have submitted their college applications and are beginning to hear decisions from their chosen colleges and universities. Our Financial Aid Night at Byron-Bergen and new FAFSA Night at the Gillam Grant Center were valuable in promoting the importance of financial aid literacy and FAFSA completion.All seniors planning to attend college should complete their FAFSA to ensure they receive a financial aid package.

Many seniors will continue to fill out applications for outside scholarships in the coming months. Each year, Byron-Bergen seniors have the opportunity to be considered for over 50 scholarships funded with generous contributions received from our community.This exciting application process begins in March and is available to all seniors.

Exposure to colleges and careers has always been a top priority in the College and Career Center. Many high school students recently attended the first annual Health Career
Day at Genesee Community College. Over 20 guest speakers from a variety of health professions met with students in small groups to discuss their professions and career pathways. In
a similar format, the sophomore class will be attending the Sophomore Career Day at SUNY Geneseo to gain exposure to over 30 career fields.

Our junior high school students are also beginning to explore their personal and career interests in the College and Career Center. Our hope is to have students identify their interests at an earlier age to help make more informed decisions in the future.The future is exciting and full of opportunity.We hope that each student leaves Byron-Bergen feeling the same way!

	Pictures from our college field trip to Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY.

		

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Byron-Bergen High School wins Cornell grant for new Agriculture Program

It has been over 40 years since Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School had an agriculture program, but that’s changed. A new introduction to agriculture class was launched this fall, along with a
new FFA chapter.The school has also been awarded an Agriculture Education Incentive Grant for New and Growing Programs from Cornell University.

“It was time to restart the Ag program here,” said Superintendent Mickey Edwards.“We have a great Cornell
Ag-certified teacher who is enthusiastic about building the program.We have experienced community members
who were ready to step up and be part of our Advisory Committee.We have students who wanted the opportunity to learn and get involved.The question was only ‘when can we start?’”

“Mr. Parnapy and our advisory team have done a great job getting this off the ground,” said Jr./Sr. High School Principal Patrick McGee.“We believe we have the right pieces to have a top notch Ag education program.”

Ag teacher Jeff Parnapy taught agriculture for eight years at Albion and New Berlin schools before coming to

“Mr.ParnaPy and our advisory teaM have done

a great job getting this

off the ground.We believe

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to have a toP notch

ag education PrograM.” - Jr./Sr. High School Principal Patrick McGee

Byron-Bergen as a science teacher in 2000. He says that a good Ag program must include three components: classroom instruction, leadership development events through FFA, and supervised work experience.

“We’re starting slowly, with an Agriculture Exploration class that is an elective for students in grades 9-12,” he said.“It covers a variety of topics, including soils and water, plant science and growth, animal science, methods of production, mechanical, small engines and fuel systems, and construction.

We’re planning several field trips, including one to the NYS FFA convention in Rochester this spring, and a chance to attend FFA Camp at Oswegatchie this summer.”

Twenty students are in this first class. Many already have a strong interest in agriculture, participate in 4H, or come from families involved in the field. Some are interested in Genesee Valley BOCES programs in construction, conservation, animal science, or agribusiness and may use this as a stepping stone to further their career development.

“In two years, we hope to add another class in animal science or agricultural mechanics,” said Parnapy,“depending on student interest and input from our Advisory Committee.”

The school’s Advisory Committee includes expert volunteers from the community: several grain and vegetable crop farmers, a veterinarian, an agronomist, and a hobby farmer.They provide planning guidance now, and hope to increase their involvement as speakers, mentors, and resources as the program grows.

Byron-Bergen FFA members at Camp Oswegatchie for the Environmental Science and leadership training program in November 2017.

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Elementary School News By Brian Meister, Principal

The start of a new year is often filled with promise and excitement. It offers us a chance to perhaps hit the reset button, set new goals, and be energized. Here at the Elementary School, we celebrate the new year with our students by renewing our commitment to “be our best self” each and every day.We have been setting academic and social goals that will help us be successful both in and out of the classroom. Equipped with renewed focus, we have much to look forward to in 2018.

The new year also allows us to reflect. We are able to look back on the year that passed and take pride in the many opportunities, experiences, and achievements we have enjoyed.

Students in grades 4-6 have the opportunity to participate on one of our
PageTurners teams. PageTurners is a competitive reading club where participants from schools throughout the region read a common set of books and answer comprehension questions that relate to each book.The selected titles range in genre and complexity, creating a rigorous and challenging experience for the students. In addition to the competitions, the club meets throughout the year during lunch to discuss the books and prepare. If you are thinking this club is designed for great readers with excellent comprehension skills, you are correct. However, I could not
be prouder to share that this year’s teams involve more than 30 active members who are students of all abilities. I would like to commend our amazing club advisors and classroom teachers who make reading the thing to do at the Elementary School.

Educating the whole child is not just a catch phrase here at the ES. Our Health and Wellness Committee has been busy planning activities to encourage a healthy lifestyle. For the third straight year, we have hosted a fall run—our Turkey Trot—to encourage students to exercise and stay fit.This year’s run boasted our largest participation ever with more than 125 student runners completing a one-mile course on our cross country trail. Our Character Education Team has been planning for and providing fun and exciting assembly programs that emphasize good character.This fall, we focused on having great effort and positive attitude.

Earlier this school year, I shared our rollout of 1:1 Chromebooks in grades 3-6.As promised, these have been a smash hit for teachers and students.Throughout the day, I visit classrooms and see firsthand the impact technology can have on learning and engagement.

As always, I would like to thank our community, parents, and friends for their continued support of our school.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (585) 494-1220, ext. 1005 or by email at bmeister@bbschools.org.

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Universal Prekindergarten

The Byron-Bergen School District hopes to once again offer a half-day Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program for the 2018-19 school year.The class will be held at the Byron-Bergen Elementary School which is located at 6971 West Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416.

Students eligible for the program must turn four years of age by Dec. 1, 2018. If you have a child eligible and are interested in having him/her attend our UPK program, please send
a letter of interest with your child’s name, parents’ names, address, phone number, and date of birth to: Brian Meister, Elementary School Principal, 6971 West Bergen Rd., Bergen, NY 14416,by Friday,April 6, 2018. Parents who have already contacted the Elementary School by phone will still need to send in a letter to be eligible for UPK. Please note that if we receive more than our allowed capacity, we will select students using a lottery system.

What are the Program Goals of the UPK at Byron-Bergen?

• To meet the NYS learning standards by using a curriculum that is thematically based and supported using literature, songs, and exploration.
• To foster an environment that promotes happy,confident children who are willing to take risks, make independent choices, and ask questions.
• To create an inclusive community that builds upon the student’s strengths and accommodates their needs.

Philosophy of UPK

The UPK program at Byron-Bergen is focused on socialization, learning through play, and self-exploration. Children learn through a hands-on learning environment that includes activities, learning centers, concrete materials, and manipulatives. Students learn through a nurturing environment that is enriching, challenging, and developmentally appropriate.

Kindergarten Registration Reminder

Children who will be five years of age, on or before Dec. 1, 2018, are eligible for entrance to Kindergarten in September of 2018. New families in the school district should notify the school if they have a child who will enter Kindergarten in September of 2018. Parents may contact the Byron-Bergen Elementary School Office by calling (585) 494-1220, ext. 1301. Information may also be sent to the Byron-Bergen Elementary School, 6971 West Bergen Road, Bergen, New York 14416.

All children registering for Kindergarten will be scheduled for a screening appointment this summer. The results of this screening will be used to plan for the 2018-19 Kindergarten Program.

The following items are necessary to complete the registration process:

1. Your child’s Birth Certificate.

2. Certificate of Immunization— New York State law requires that every child entering school must have received a minimum of 5 doses of diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine (DPT) and 4 doses of polio (IPV) vaccine, 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), 3 doses of Hepatitis B, and 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox).Those children born on or after 1/1/2008 must have 4 doses of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV).Their immunizations must be completed prior to entering school.

3. Proof of Residency— If this is the first time you have a child entering Byron-Bergen Central School District, please bring proof of residency to your screening appointment.This can be a copy of your mortgage statement, rental/lease agreement or a copy of your tax bill.

For more information or to register your child, please contact:
Elementary School Office (585) 494-1220 ext. 1301

Information may also be sent to: Byron-Bergen Elementary School 6971 West Bergen Road Bergen, New York 14416

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Spring 2018

Busy times for building awareness and making a difference
By Gina Henry, Prevention Educator (GCASA)

The first half of the school year was very busy for Prevention. Since September, I have implemented the
Too Good for Drugs and Too Good for Violence programs in the eighth-grade FACS classes with the fifth-and sixth-grade elementary students. Both of these are evidence-based programs that promote positive, pro-social attitudes and behavior while fostering healthy relationships, resistance to substance abuse and conflict, and resistance to negative peer pressure and influence.
It was a pleasure to implement these programs with such a great group of students.

Byron-Bergen students celebrated Red Ribbon Week from October 23-31, 2017. Red Ribbon Week is a national drug prevention campaign that focuses on educating communities about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. This year, I was able to work with
staff members Maureen Calmes and Samantha Golden to create a fun and educational awareness campaign.This campaign educated students on the dangers of drug use, misuse and abuse. The students volunteered to write down their “key to success” on a paper key and enjoyed posing for their “drug-free”

selfies. Both the keys to success and selfies were displayed in the Elementary School and Jr./Sr. High School.

I have also had the opportunity to work with the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) group. These students are enthusiastic and very motivated to help make a positive difference in their school.

Upcoming activities and events include:

• I’ll be presenting the RedWatch Band Training to all seniors. Red Watch Band is a national grassroots program designed to teach students how to recognize the signs of alcohol poisoning as well as toxic drinking and provide them with the tools to take action.

• Prom is right around the corner,and it’s important for our Prevention Team to inform and educate students on the dangers associated with substance use.We strive to explain that prom is a fun time, but we want to provide information in hopes of preventing dangerous situations.

• GCASA is now offering a program called Hidden Mischief…In Plain

Sight.This program is designed to create awareness about ways teens conceal drugs or use everyday items for drug use.The interactive teen bedroom will give each participant an opportunity to search and find drug paraphernalia, drugs, and drug references.There will be everyday items displayed that have been converted to hide or use drugs. In addition, it will create an awareness of the possibilities of how easy these items can be purchased over the internet or at local venues.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with the Byron-Bergen students and staff, and I look forward to the upcoming months. Being able to spread awareness and educate the school community about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs and to reduce the risk factors associated with substance use and abuse is important to our Prevention team at GCASA.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, my contact information is: Gina Henry (585) 815-1871, or via email at ghenry@gcasa.org or ghenry@ bbschools.org

SubStituteS Wanted

Do you have an interest in helping Byron-Bergen CSD in the capacity of substitute teacher, substitute teacher aide, substitute office aide, or food service worker?

If so, please visit the employment section of our website at www.bbschools.org and complete the non-instructional application and a Genesee County Civil Service application (teacher aide, office aide, food service worker), or instructional application (substitute teacher) Please submit the application (via mail or in person) to: P. Gunio—District
Office, Byron-Bergen CSD, 6917 West Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416.

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Western NY Tech Academy By Tom Schulte, Principal

As we wrap up the first half of the year, it’s hard to believe all of the exciting opportunities that WNY Tech Academy students have been able to experience. Our 10th-grade students have been hard at work preparing to compete in Tech Wars at Genesee Community College (GCC).Teams have been focused on designing and building boats out of corrugated plastic, designing and building bridges, and a host of other projects. Our 11th-grade team has participated in a video design challenge hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and welcomed a number of guest speakers focusing on food processing, accounting, and supply chain. Lastly, seniors have been actively participating in job shadows.To date, our 13 seniors have completed 16 job shadows, with many more to come in the second semester.

Coming in March, our senior class will be competing in GCC’s Trade Fair, as part of their Principles of Business course.This competition pits our students against 10 other student-led businesses, competing in multiple events including salesmanship, booth design, marketing strategies, and sales. Students have to work collaboratively to develop a business plan, implement the business plan, and operate this enterprise in a virtual setting. Our team has created a custom product company called AmeriWare that focuses on creating a wide variety of Americana-themed products.TheTrade Fair will be held on March 22, from 10-11:30 a.m. at GCC.All community members are invited to attend this event and visit our team’s booth. Please come out and support AmeriWare!

WNYTA senior Blake Nelson qualifies for New York State DECA competition.

WNYTA senior Nick Swain qualifies for the New York State DECA competition.

Also in March, two of our seniors—Nick Swain (Dansville) and Blake Nelson (Cal-Mum) will be participating in the New York State DECA competition. DECA is an internationally recognized business and marketing club focused on building emerging leaders and entrepreneurs.This is our first year participating in this event, and we’re excited to have two of our team members qualify for the state competition.This event is a three-day competition that also engages students in a variety of workshops focused on leadership and entrepreneurship.

Lastly, it is important to note that our application deadline for eighth-grade students interested in attending our program to start ninth grade is rapidly approaching.Applications are due
no later than Feb. 28, 2018.We’re excited to welcome our next cohort of students! If interested, please be sure to see your counselor for more information or contact us directly at
(585) 494-1220, ext. 1004.

Pesticide Application Notice

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation enacted a program that requires all schools to provide you with information about pesticide product applications made throughout the school year. Under State law, the school is required to maintain a list of parents, guardians, and staff who wish to receive 48-hour advance written notice prior to a pesticide application.At this time, we are informing you there have been no applications made since the last notice was published in the 2017 fall edition of Focal Point, the Byron-Bergen District Newsletter.

To register your name with the school to be on a 48-hour notification list, send a request to Byron-Bergen Central School District Office, 6917 W. Bergen Rd., Bergen, NY 14416.A written request must be submitted annually.

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Spring 2018 Student Showcase

“Coil Bowl” Pottery
By:Alyssa Hing, grade 12 Art Teacher:Mrs.Auer

	“Vintage Car” Graphite on Paper
By: Brendon Kendall, grade 12 Art Teacher: Mrs. Fritz

“Flowers” Tempera Paint on Paper
By: Georgia O’ Keeffe, grade 2 Art Teacher: Mrs. Coniglio

“Realistic Half Face” Pencil Drawing By:Ally Ball, grade 7 Art Teacher:Mrs.Auer

“Owl”
Oil Crayon on Paper By: Carlee Barons, grade 6 Art Teacher: Mrs. Coniglio

“Stained Glass Window” Water Color on Paper By:Tyler Henry, grade 12 Art Teacher: Mrs. Fritz

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SAVE THE DATE!

The 2018 Buzzin’ Bistro Jazz Night & Art Show

Friday, April 27 6:30 p.m.
in the Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria

The event will feature our Byron-Bergen Art Show along with performances by music ensembles in grades 5 – 12, faculty members, and community musicians along with a SPECIAL GUEST music act!

Food

available

for

purchase

Dear BBCSD Stakeholder,

Our district is committed to providing a world-class education to our students, with the goal of preparing them for a successful life in the 21st century.

Strategic planning is a key leadership tool designed to identify district properties that support this mission and respond to the environment of the organization.

Your input is an important part of this planning process.We invite you to participate in a one-hour focus group facilitated by Dr. Marla Iverson, a professional facilitator from Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. During this session, you will be asked to provide feedback on district strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Feedback is anonymous and will be summarized without identifiers.There are two focus group sessions on March 14, 2018 at 3:30-4:30 p.m.
or 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the SHS Auditorium. Please RSVP to Patty Guino by phone (585) 494-1220 ext. 2329 or by email at pguino@bbschools.org.Thank you for your commitment to our district.

Sincerely, Mickey Edwards

Byron-Bergen Alumni Hall of Fame

Byron-Bergen Central School District
is once again sponsoring an Alumni Hall of Fame, an initiative that started 13 years ago to provide our students with
positive role models and to challenge their imaginations.The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of graduates of
the Byron-Bergen School District or its component schools before consolidation.

The Hall of Fame is housed in the Jr./Sr. High School adjacent to the auditorium and consists of plaques honoring the inductees and their accomplishments.An induction ceremony and reception for new inductees will be held in the 2018-19 school year.

Note:The 2017-18 Alumni Hall of Fame recipients will be recognized at the Byron-Bergen National Senior Honor Society Induction on March 28, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High Auditorium.This year’s inductees are Jacqueline A. Mullen (Class of 1972), Michael List (Class of 1978), and Kimberly (Thompson) McLean (Class of 2000).

The nomination form (on page 19) needs to be returned to Patty Gunio, Secretary to the Superintendent, by the first Monday in April. Nominations will remain active for three years after submittal and nominees must have graduated at least fifteen
(15) years ago. Up to four Hall of Fame inductees will be selected this year.

Consider nominating a worthy graduate of our system. By doing so, you honor the
accomplishments of Byron-Bergen Alumni and provide our students with positive role models through the personification of the outcomes provided by solid educational preparation.

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Byron-Bergen Central School District Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Nominee Information: Please provide the below information about the person you wish to recommend for the Byron-Bergen Alumni Hall of Fame.

Name: _________________________________________________________________Year of Graduation: ______________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street	City	State	Zip Code

Home Phone #: (____) ________________________	Work or Cell Phone #: (____) ________________________

Is Nominee: 0living	0deceased

Briefly describe those achievements, accomplishments or contributions that cause you to nominate the individual named above for Alumni Hall of Fame recognition.You may add additional pages, newspaper clippings, or other supporting evidence if you so desire. Please include

accomplishments in the following areas:

• School Contributions/Activities while at Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr.High School • Subsequent Contributions to Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr.High School
• EducationalAchievements

• Job RelatedAchievements

• Professional Honors andAwards • ProfessionalAffiliations
• Community/Civic Involvement

• Other

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If possible, please list other people to serve as resources for Byron-Bergen staff to research additional Nominee information:

Name: ____________________________________________ Daytime Phone #: (____) ________________________

Name: ____________________________________________ Daytime Phone #: (____) ________________________

Person Submitting Nomination:

Name: ____________________________________________ Daytime Phone #: (____) ________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street	City	State	Zip Code

Please return this completed form by the annual nomination deadline (first Monday in April) to:

Byron-Bergen Central School District District Office - Attn.: P. Gunio 6917 West Bergen Road Bergen, NY 14416

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Superintendent Mickey Edwards

Board of Education Debra List, President Yvonne Ace-Wagoner, Vice President Kimberly Carlson William Forsyth Tammy Menzie Amy Phillips
Jennifer VanValkenburg

Editor Susan Kuszlyk

Communication Specialist Chris Klem

Graphic Designer Lisa Constantine

Byron-Bergen Central School District Bergen, NY 14416

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Byron-Bergen School Budget Voter Information

Board of Education Petitions Available Notice is hereby given to elect two members of the Board of Education to three-year terms to begin on July 1, 2018 and expire on June 30, 2021 to succeed William Forsyth and Debra List whose terms expire on June 30, 2018.

To run for the Board of Education, you must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the District for 30 days preceding the vote, and at least 18 years of age. In order to be placed on the ballot, potential candidates must return
a petition with a minimum of 25 signatures of District voters and return the petition to Rachel Stevens, District Clerk, by 3 p.m. on Monday,April 16, 2018. Petitions are available in the District Office and questions on this process can be directed to Mrs. Stevens by calling
(585) 494-1220, ext. 2529.

Thursday, March 16, 2018
6 p.M.—professional developMenT rooM Draft Budget reviewed with public input opportunity.

Monday,april 16, 2018
Board Candidate Petitions due to the District Clerk by 3 p.m.

Absentee Ballots
Applications for Absentee Ballots will be available from the District Clerk on Monday,April 23, 2018. If an application needs to be mailed to the voter, the Clerk must receive the completed request form no later than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Questions? Call
(585) 494-1220, ext. 2529.

March 2018
final drafT BudgeT presenTed To The Board of educaTion for adopTion Date and location to be announced.

May 8, 2018 (Tuesday) puBlic BudgeT presenTaTion and
MeeT The Board candidaTes 7 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. HS Auditorium

Tuesday, May 15, 2018
BudgeT voTe and Board candidaTe elecTion High School Wrestling/Fitness Room

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