Check out the what is being offered this week in the cafeteria!
The annual elementary Lego Show was a big hit this year! There were 93 student participants, whether as teams or individuals. Door prizes were awarded to pre-K students Maximum Warriner and Antoni Anzures Reffitt and second grade student Cael Gemmel. Much thanks goes to Laura Buisch, for starting and organizing the Lego Show through the PTSO! After running the event for many years, she will hand the event over to the Student Council, who will keep the tradition going.
Thank you to local author Kevin Kurtz, who recently visited Arkport elementary to speak to students about the writing process and to read his book, “A Day in the Salt Marsh.” And thank you to Blue Jay Reading program leader Mrs. Cassie Kowalcyk for coordinating the visit. Blue Jay Reading is running the spring reading challenge. Elementary students have been challenged to read 100,000 minutes to increase their reading fluency. If they reach their goal, the can select a consequence for Mrs. Smith. Rumor has it that a slime dump or an overnight on the roof might be in her future!
Recently the Yorkers group had the amazing opportunity and honor to meet a WWII and Korean War veteran, Richard “Dick” Bondi. He shared his experience on a U.S. submarine, from eating and sleeping to close calls and lost friends. The students asked insightful questions and were on the edge of their seats. The Yorkers are a revived history group composed of sixth grade students; they have dedicated this year to learning about the history of our school, our town, our state and country. Richard Bondi was an inspiration to this group of Arkport students!
The seventh grade animal science class learned about responsible pet ownership from the owners of Grand View Canine Care, Patricia Robords and Cassandra Robords Bauer. Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Robords, who is an ACS graduate, discussed the importance of regular pet grooming. The students ended their grooming unit by grooming Kuma, a deaf Australian shepherd.
The roller skating event held last Monday was a lot of fun! Students in grades K-2, 3-6 and 7-12 laced up skates – the high school session had 30 students join in. You could say, they were on a roll!
Petitions nominating candidates for member of BOE are now available in the District office and must be filed by April 17, 2023. Currently there is one 5-year term commencing July 1, 2023. Please contact Meg Khork, District Clerk, at 607 295-7471 ext: 1416 for more information.
Band and choir members made beautiful music, representing Arkport at the Steuben All County Music Festival (Part A). Sixth grade choir, seventh/eighth grade band and senior high choir performed superbly. Bravo to all of the students involved: Madeline, Gloriana, Wyatt, Gianna, Bryan, Zoe, Adam, Micah, Brenton, Abigail, Salim and NyVeah!
Seven of our nine winter varsity teams are NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Teams! A total of 50 varsity athletes had a second quarter GPA above 90. Congratulations to all!
Dr. Seuss said “you’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child,” and he was right! To celebrate Read Across America Week, which kicked off on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, middle and high school students connected with elementary students by reading to them. It was a great way to strengthen the sense of community in our school!
On Wednesday, March 8, at 6:00 p.m. there will be a board of education meeting. This meeting will be held in the board of education room and the public is welcome to attend.
Students enjoyed “green eggs and ham,” “cat in the hat” juice slushies and “one fish, two fish” afternoon snacks to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Big thanks to the Culinary Team for their creativity!
Check out what’s new: pizza flavors, like bacon chicken ranch, veggie and cheeseburger, homemade Italian dressing on the sub line plus garlic hummus with chips and vegetables for grades 3-12. Let us know what you think!
Let's roll!
For more information, contact Arkport 7-12 School Counselor, Mrs. Tina Broderick. (tbroderick@arkportcsd.org)
The Arkport Central School District is seeking applicants for a 7-12 Science Teacher to begin the 23-24 school year. To apply please visit the Erie 1 Applicant Tracking System at www.wnyric.org. For questions please call Meg Khork, HR Manager 607 295-7471 ext: 1416.
The Arkport Central School District is seeking applicants for an immediate 4th Grade Teacher opening. To apply please visit the Erie 1 Applicant Tracking System at www.wnyric.org. For questions please call Meg Khork, HR Manager 607 295-7471 ext: 1416.
Last week, the Culinary team hosted Justin Krezmer who ran a smoothie taste test. Students sampled “food court,” which is an orange cream flavor, and “grandma’s apple pie.” Both flavors of these healthy smoothies were delicious but “grandma’s apple pie” was the favorite!
Sebastian Carroll and Rayhan Sayeed had their submissions accepted to the Start Here invitational HS MS art exhibition held by the RIT College of Art and Design. Sebastian’s (grade 11) pencil on paper drawing is his own design, which he has been working on intermittently for two years. Rayhan (grade 10) taught himself to crochet during the COVID-19 lockdown and crafted the cardigan pictured here. The Start Here exhibition features just 200 pieces of student artwork selected by middle and high school teachers in New York state; the artwork was displayed at the Bevier Gallery on campus. Congratulations to Sebastian and Rayhan!
ACS students, keep reading over winter break to rack up those minutes!
