Monday, August 28, 2023

Welcome Back to the 2023-24 School Year!

 

Back to School

It is hard to believe that Summer is coming to an end and the new school year is about to begin. With a new school year on the horizon, many emotions arise and you may find yourself wondering..."is this my child?" Surely it is, just remember that your loved ones are experiencing a lot of curiosity and wonder and that shows up in many different ways.



Community Events

This summer, Wolcott Street School hosted 6 weeks of STEAM Camps for students entering 2-7th grade. We also hosted the "WIN" Summer Academics Academy, which was by invitation only. There were music and sport camps, too. Collectively, we saw over 300 different students this summer! 

Here are some highlights: 




School Meals

One breakfast & one lunch is available for every student in PreK-6 daily. It does not mean that students have to take the free breakfast or lunch, just know that it is available.
At Open House, families will be able to communicate their interest in school Breakfast by completing a simple form indicating whether your child will have breakfast at school everyday, some days or never. 


Open House

We look forward to meeting all families on Tuesday, September 5th from 4:30-6pm for our Annual WSS Open House. Bring your school supplies, meet your teacher, grab some dinner or a snack! Be sure to stop by the auditorium hallway for information on PTSO, Scouts, and Rotary - Kitchen!



Character Kick-Off

Friday, September 8th will be our WSS Character Kick-Off Celebration. Please wear your grade level color to help unify our grade levels. 



 

Pillars of Character




Code of Behavior Expectations

Please be sure to review this important document with your children to support a successful school year. 


Back to School Stories to Enjoy as a Family

There are 9 picture books in this collection to listen to as a family to help support back to school feelings. 



Welcome New Staff Members!

UPK (LTS) Mrs. Celina Powell - Mrs. Powell is a mother of two daughters. She loves gardening, doing crafts with her girls and teaching reading. 

Kindergarten Special Education Teacher Miss Kristina D'Agostino

4th Grade Special Education Teacher Miss Kylie Schlagenhauf - Miss Schlagenhauf is returning to WSS! Something exciting about her is that she took 3 mission trips to Mexico! 

5th Grade Special Education Teacher Mrs. Jeanie Anderson - Something pretty unique about Mrs. Anderson is that she spent a year in Denmark as an exchange student!

6th Grade ELA Teacher Miss Mimi Werner - Miss Werner loves dogs and one of the ones that she adopted is from Canada!

General Music Teacher Mr. Jeffery Fischer - Mr. Fischer is best known for his piano skills, but he also plays bass and sings in his band "Songbirds," a Fleetwood Mac tribute that performs all over WNY! After his time as a Vocal Teacher at the Jr/Sr High, we are thrilled to welcome Mr. Fischer to WSS! 

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Jessica Pullyblank from LeRoy Jr/Sr High as a new elementary Special Education Teacher here at WSS!

Welcome to our New Teaching Assistants Miss Jen Uptegrove, Mrs. Emily Bartz, Mrs. Mary Skoczylas, Mrs. Tonya Arshad, Mrs. Ashlee Miller, Mrs. Gina Perkins. We are lucky to have you joining the WSS Family!

Interested in Joining the WSS Staff? We are hiring for substitute teachers, substitute teaching assistants, food service helpers, bus drivers and cleaning staff. 



Principal's Corner

September Calendar



Save the Dates!

Friday, September 8th Character Kick-Off Day! Wear your grade level color

Friday, September 29th is Assistant Principal, Ms. Neu's last day at WSS

Wednesday, October 4th is Walk to School Day

Wednesday, October 25th & Thursday, October 26th WSS Picture Days!