December Message

Calls for Commentary

This year the Strategic Planning Committee is utilizing a 3-2-1 format to help inform the team as they look to re-launch some of the work that was begun last year. Lisa Craig and Steve Dunham, the Strategic Planning Facilitators, would appreciate you taking a few minutes to fill out this form as your unique viewpoint and perspective regarding the District's next steps will be a huge help to the team. Here is the link. Thank you for your participation!

Progress Report - December 28th

The 15-week progress report will be available for viewing in Schooltool on December 28th. Directions are posted in Schooltool for your convenience. 

Order Your Yearbook

Click here to place your order! Yearbooks are currently $25, but the price will increase to $30 on February 1st. Please email Mrs. Canterino at mcanterino@westgenesee.org if you have any questions.

December 18 - End of 15 Weeks

December 28 - 15 Week Progress Reports Available

December 24 - January 1 - School Closed for December Break

January 4 - School Reopens

January 18 - School closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day

January 29 - Grades close for 2nd marking period

October Message

District Instructional Model Survey

Next week the District will be sending everyone an email to determine if they are considering a change in their selected instructional model for the second semester. You need to respond only if you are requesting a change. There will be a separate survey for transportation. Please be on the look out for these emails. 

School Closure

We remain optimistic that we will be able to continue with our hybrid instructional model for the foreseeable future. But we need to be prepared for a sudden short and long-term closure. Here is how we will ensure the continuity of instruction in the event of a closure:

• Students would continue their in-school daily schedule at home using Zoom to attend synchronous classes with their teachers.
• Wednesdays would remain set aside for student hours. Students would continue to sign up directly to meet with a teacher. Teachers may also request small group or individual meetings.
• Instructional materials would continue to be pushed out electronically to students via Google Classroom or other digital means asynchronously on the remote days as it is now.

Operoo Reminder

Hybrid and remote students should use Operoo to take attendance on days that they are either not physically in school or on days that their remote cohort does not have synchronous classes.

Here is a video about how to create an Operoo account.

Here is a video about how to retrieve your password.

Halloween Costume Contest

Our costume contest will be held on Tuesday, October 27th and Friday, October 30th. Each homeroom will vote on the best costume. Our Student Council has a prize for each winner. Costume masks can be worn for judging only.

Picture Retakes

November 3rd - Mon/Tues Cohort - during the school day.

                            Remote Students - Noon - 3:00 p.m.

November 5th - Thurs/Fri Cohort - during the school day.

                            Remote Students - Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Students should return original pictures if they are getting a retake. For students who were absent on picture day, please make sure to bring an order form (available in the main office) or place your order on-line at mylifetouch.com (ID: EVTP2KMHS).

News from the School Library

We are happy to report that our students have been checking out a record number of books from our library. In our inventory procedure we have also noted a record number of books not returned from the spring school closure. Please look around your house to see if you have any of our books to be returned to our shelves. Thank you!

Virtual Open House

If you missed our Virtual Open House, you can view it by looking here.

Dates to Remember

October 27 & 30 - Halloween Costume Contest
November 3 & 5 - Picture Retakes
November 3 & 6 - Wildcat Pride Days - wear your blue & gold!

November 6 - End of the 1st Quarter Marking Period
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
November 13 - 1st Quarter Report Cards Available

Daily Attendance Procedure

Camillus Middle takes daily building attendance whether a student is in-school, at home (hybrid), or fully remote. In-school attendance will be taken by homeroom teachers directly into Schooltool. On days when students are at home we will be utilizing a program called Operoo. Tomorrow your child will receive an email prompting them to create an account. Please assist them if necessary and help them to get in the habit of answering the prompt each day. We will also review this process with them here at school.   

School Pictures

September 18^th (tomorrow) for in-school students.

September 21st (Monday) for in-school students.

November 3^rd and 5^th – Make up days for in school students and remote students (12:00-3:00 pm).

Order on-line mylifetouch.com.

Picture Day ID: EVTP2KMHS

You may also use the paper order form.

 

School Spirit Days

Our fall Spirit Days will follow this schedule:

September 28^th                           Hat Day

September 29^th                           Kick Back and Relax Day (wear your sweats, flannel and slippers)

September 30^th                           Favorite Team Day (from home)

October 1^st                                         Hat Day                               

October 2^nd                                 Kick Back and Relax Day (wear your sweats, flannel and slippers)

 

October 7^th at 6:00 pm             Virtual PTO Meeting (link to come soon)

October 15^th                               Virtual Open House (more information to come soon)

October 27^th & 30^th                   Halloween Costume Contest

Welcome to CMS

 Dear CMS Families~

To our returning families...welcome back! 

To our new families...welcome to CMS! 

I hope that this message finds you and your family well and enjoying this spectacular CNY summer. We are all counting the days until we can welcome our students back to class. I want you to know that I will be communicating important information as it becomes solidified and ready for publication. You will receive an email notification as I send out each message. You can also periodically check the Principal's Message space on the CMS web page. In the meanwhile, please reach out to me at any time. My email address in blozier@westgenesee.org and the Main Office phone number is 315-672-3159. I am always eager to speak with you directly. 

Here are a few items I can update you on: 

Supply Lists - We are finalizing these now because we have so many new teachers joining our team. We will get them out to you next week. Students will not be assigned lockers. They will be taking their supplies back and forth with them in their backpacks each day. Every student will receive a planner on the first day of school. 

Cohort Formation and Master Scheduling - Each cohort will have approximately 14 students. Students will not be moving to their classes. Each content area teacher will rotate into each individual cohort’s classroom. Master scheduling is currently taking place, and your child’s daily schedule will be available in Schooltool later this month. We will push out a notification when they are ready for viewing.

Reopening Plan and Masks - Students and teachers will  be required to wear masks throughout the day. There will be brief, teacher-guided breaks periodically. Now would be a great time to have a supply of masks on hand at home and to have your child practice wearing one for a longer period of time. As a reminder, the District Reopening Plan has been published for your reference. 

Orientation - We typically do a very thorough in-school orientation. We are planning to cover all the typical topics during our first few days of school. I will also organize a Zoom meeting for parents and guardians so that you have the opportunity to connect with me. 

District Q & A - Mark your calendars for the District Council PTA and PTO panel discussion with Mr. Bills and other administrators on August 19th and 20th at 6:00 pm. A link for signing up to attend this meeting will be going out shortly so please be on the lookout.

We all know that September 2020 will look and feel very different from September 2019. Even so, we are fully committed to each individual child’s social, emotional, and academic growth. Safety will always be our priority, and I am confident that we can integrate all of the new requirements into our daily practices.

I look forward to meeting all of you, and I am looking forward to what is going to be an outstanding 2020-2021 school year. Stay safe and be well. 

We Celebrate Learning! 

Beth Anne Lozier

Follow us on Twitter @camillusmiddle

Summer Reading

Dear CMS Families~

I am happy to share with you our annual “Summer Reading” information. There is no project or assignment attached to a summer reading book. We simply ask students to just read one title over the course of the summer months. But it would be much better for student's to read all of them, and then read some more! This is because the most significant factor related to student achievement is reading. Nothing else can take its place. Time with text (books, magazine, newspapers) does two things which play essential roles in developing students who possess advanced literacy. The first is that reading builds vocabulary and word knowledge. Because students gain new vocabulary over time, it is important to read something every day. The goal is for students to have a vast bank of words available for speaking, listening, and writing. This becomes especially important as they head to the high school.

Building background knowledge is the second important role reading plays. When students read across genres (fiction, non-fiction, autobiography, poetry, human interest stories, science articles, current events) they have a strong foundation on which to make connections to new learning. In fact, overall reading comprehension depends on a student’s background knowledge.

If you would like to borrow a hard copy of one of the summer reading books, we have all of them in the Main Office. Simply stop by between now and June 24th. We are open from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm.
If you would prefer an electronic copy, you may use the Sora app for Overdrive.

Please feel free to reach out over the summer if you have any questions at all. I can be reached at blozier@westgenesee.org. Stay well!

We Celebrate Learning!

Beth Anne Lozier
Principal

Reading Lists 
The grade 9 reading list is available for our rising freshmen.

The grade 6 through grade 8 reading list can be found here.


Book Talks
Having trouble deciding what book to start with? Just listen to our librarian, Mrs. Bush, do her famous book talks by subscribing to her YouTube channel. You’ll know which one to pick!


School Supply Drive

For 11 years the West Genesee District Council has been providing school
supplies to students in need. Please see the flyer for more information to register your student.

Fairmount Library
The library  will be open Monday - Friday from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  Patrons can contact the library by calling 315-487-8933, texting 315-382-8988 or emailing Fairmount Community Library to place an order and arrange for pick-up. All patrons are asked to wear a mask when entering the foyer.

End of the Year May 2020

Dear CMS Families:

I would like to update you regarding some important information on how we will be finishing the school year regarding grading and classroom assignments.

Last week of class assignments: 

Teachers will assign the final assignments for the school year the week of June 8th.


Last day of on-line classes: 

The last day of on-line classes for middle level will be June 15th.  All assignments must be submitted by this date.


Marking Period 4 Pass or Fail:

Students will receive a Pass (P) on their report card for the 4th Marking Period if 50% or more of the assignments have earned a “Complete.” Students will receive a Fail (F) if less than 50% of the assignments have earned a “Complete,” which means they were scored as “Missing” or “Incomplete.”


Final Course Averages: 

For full year courses, the average of Marking Periods 1-3 will determine the Final Average for the course. For 2nd semester courses, Marking Period 3 will be used as the final average.


High School Course Credit (CFM, DDP, Studio, Algebra 1, LOTE): 

There are no final examinations. 

For these credit bearing courses only, if a student’s average for Marking Periods 1 - 3 for full-year courses or the Marking Period 3 average for a second semester course is between a 58 and 64, the Principal will review the student’s marking period averages and performance in Marking Period 4 to make a decision about awarding course credit. If, after review of the marking periods, the Principal determines that a student will be denied course credit, recovery may occur through the completion of work based on essential Standards for which a student has not attained.


Final Report Card:

The final report card will be available for viewing in Schooltool on June 26th.

Please contact me should you have any questions at all at blozier@westgenesee.org.
Stay well! Finish Strong!

We Celebrate Learning!

Beth Anne Lozier
Principal

Locker Retrieval Plan

Dear CMS Families:

We have developed a plan for you to retrieve your child’s items from their lockers and to return school issued materials. This will take place on June 9th for grades 6 and 7. On June 10th we will have a separate pick up event for our 8th graders. Please see the charts below. When you arrive, please park in the lot and walk toward the bus loop. All locker contents have been bagged and will be arranged by homeroom on the bus loop.Your child’s bags (homeroom and PE lockers) will be labeled with their name. Social distancing points will be clearly marked, and masks are recommended.

In the event of rain, we will leave the bags inside the building and you will simply come to the door of the school, and we will hand you your bag.

Our school nurse will be contacting you directly to arrange the retrieval of any medications still remaining in the Health Office.

There will be no entry to the school building. If you are unable to make one of the assigned time slots please email me at blozier@westgenesee.org or call the office and leave a message at 315-672-3159 so that we can make an arrangement.

JUNE 9TH

LAST NAME Gr. 6 and 7	TIME
A-K	12:00-2:00 pm
L-Z	2:00-4:00 pm
Alternative Time	4:00-6:00 pm

JUNE 10TH

Last Name Grade 8	TIME
A-Z	10:00 am-12:00 pm

Bags from all grade levels will be available on both June 9th and 10th.

Return of School Issued Supplies
There will be tables set up along the bus loop for you to return the following items: 

• textbooks
• school issued calculators
• library books
• school issued musical instruments in need of repair

8th Grade Recognition - June 10th
We would like the opportunity to recognize our 8th graders. On this day we will have few surprises reserved just for them. Please park in the lot and have only your child come to the bus loop to receive their class gift from the PTO. Thank you to our PTO for arranging this event.

Yearbooks
The CMS yearbook will not be shipped to us until later in the summer. We will let you know once we have developed a plan for how to get them to you.

We are so looking forward to seeing the people we miss most; our students, even for a few brief moments. Stay well, and we will see you soon.

We Celebrate Learning!

Beth Anne Lozier
Principal
Follow us on Twitter @camillusmiddle

May Update

PAUSE Week (May 11th-15th)

Next week will be another opportunity for students to complete and/or make-up any assignments still open from the first few weeks of the 4th marking period. Any assignments that are missing (M) or incomplete (I) in SchoolTool can be submitted for teacher review and feedback. Not every student will have work to submit this week. This is a chance for everyone to catch their breath and gear up for the final five weeks of the school year. This is also a great opportunity to take part in our Virtual Wellness Spirit Week!  We are encouraging students and teachers to have a “Technology Free Friday” on May 15th to give everyone a needed brain break. Finally, please check out our Well-being Choice Boards for some additional ways to take a pause.


Five Week Reports

Five week reports for Marking Period 4 will be available to view through SchoolTool on Friday, May 22nd. Students will be receiving comments in the following categories:

• attendance & participation 
• progress during MP4
• predicting successful course completion

You can access the report by logging into SchoolTool and following the step by step directions posted there.


Student Belongings In Lockers

We are finalizing the plan for you to pick up the contents of your student’s locker. This will take place sometime in June. We will communicate the plan right here in the blog as soon as we work out the details.

We Celebrate Learning!

Beth Anne Lozier
blozier@westgenesee.org
Follow us on Twitter @camillusmiddle

May Message

Virtual Planners

This week we will begin using grade level specific virtual planners for all subjects. Every Monday, at around noon, parents and students will receive a link to the planner in their email. We will also post the planner to the Online Learning Portal and the CMS website by going to 'Virtual Planners' under the 'School Links' section. We hope that this will help families with time management and to develop a regular schedule to complete assignments. 

Extended School Closure

I know that many of you have questions regarding locker clean out now that Governor Cuomo has officially closed school through the end of the year. We are currently in the planning stages of how to accomplish this safely. As soon as the plan is in place, likely further down the road, we will communicate with you again. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at blozier@westgenesee.org. We know that school is the heart of our strong community. The memories made each day, the laughter, and the learning are felt deeply by not only our students but also by every single staff member. I hope this video will bring a smile to you as we begin another week. 

May you all remain well. 

We Celebrate Learning! 

Beth Anne Lozier

Principal

Follow us on Twitter @camillusmiddle 

3rd MP Report Card & Other Important Reminders

Dear CMS Families,

I wanted to send a reminder regarding some important information as we continue our virtual learning journey.

Marking Period 3 Report Cards

Report cards are now available to view in Schooltool. The grade has been calculated from assignments handed in prior to the March 16th school closure and any made up assignments a student submitted during the week of April 6th. Here are the directions to view the report card:

• Login to Schooltool from the West Genesee web site
• Click on blue icon to left of student photo
• Click on “grades” tab 
• Report card will be available for viewing

If you have difficulty logging into Schooltool please contact Nancy Boise in the Guidance Department at nboise@westgenesee.org.


Marking Period 4

Marking period 4 began on April 13th and will continue through June 25th. Teachers will no longer be giving numerical grades. In addition to teacher feedback, students will receive a C (complete), I (incomplete) or M (missing).


Online Learning Portal

Please remind your child to check their email. Here is the link to WG Online Learning Portal:
https://sites.google.com/westgenesee.org/wg-online-learning-portal/home?authuser=0

Please check your email again on Monday, April 27th for a link to our new Virtual Student Planner.

We continue to send you our best and gratitude for all you are doing to support our efforts to maintain teaching and learning during this time. Please feel free to reach out with any questions at all.

We Celebrate Learning!

Beth Anne Lozier
blozier@westgenesee.org
Follow us on Twitter @camillusmiddle

School Closure Grading Information

Dear CMS Families -

I hope that all of you are safe and healthy. As we all adapt to how we experience school, I wanted to share some information about how teaching and learning will continue in the weeks and months ahead. Given all of the unknowns, we have looked beyond Governor Cuomo’s school closures through April 15th. We will adjust our plan as he updates his guidance to the State.

Week of April 6-10 (previously April Break)
We will utilize the extra week of instruction for students to complete and/or make-up any assignments still open during the 3rd marking period. Teachers will reach out to individual students regarding what assignments they are looking for that most closely measure the learning standards for their courses. Not every student may have make-up work that they are responsible for completing.

Closure of 3rd Marking Period
Teachers will finalize the 3rd marking period grades on April 21st. Report cards will be available for viewing in Schooltool on April 24th.

Marking Period 4 (April 13-June 25)
Teachers will begin to deliver new content through Google Classroom beginning on April 13. We will continue to follow these guidelines:

Core Subject Area (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages)-
2 assignments per week, approximately a 40 minute completion time each 

Electives and All Special Area Classes-
1 assignment per week, approximately a 40 minute completion time

New Grading Guidelines for Marking Period 4
Teachers will no longer be giving numerical grades for submitted assignments in marking period 4. In addition to teacher feedback, we will be using the following criteria for each assignment:

Complete = Student has executed the task to the course or grade level standard
Incomplete = Student has executed the task, but it is not yet to the course or grade level standard
Missing = Student has not yet submitted the assignment

Parents and students will be able to view individual student progress through Schooltool for marking period 4 as assignments will be posted as they were previously. In place of grades, you will see a C, I or M representing Complete, Incomplete, or Missing.

At the end of Marking Period 4, students will be given a final quarter grade of Pass or Fail based on their ability to demonstrate their learning of course specific learning standards.

The calculation of the final cumulative (4 marking periods) average has not yet been decided.

All of us at CMS are thinking of all of you each day. We so deeply miss all of our students and hope that we will all be together again soon. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.

We Celebrate Learning!
Beth Anne Lozier
blozier@westgenesee.org
Follow us on Twitter @camillusmiddle

School Closure Update from CMS

Dear CMS Families~

As we start to make the transition to virtual learning, our teachers and staff have been working to develop remote learning opportunities for our students during this extended school closure. Our teachers, teaching assistants and school counselors will be engaging with students through Google Classroom, email, and/or virtual office hours. Contact information for our teachers and professional staff, organized by department, is provided here.  Any questions or concerns relating to online instruction should be directed to the teacher of the course.

While we know that many of our teachers are already checking in with students, starting on Monday, March 23rd, students will receive lessons/activities in their Google Classroom accounts. We know that families are dealing with numerous challenges, so students should expect only one to two 40 minutes lessons/activities each week for core class at this time. Special Area teachers will be providing one 40 minute lesson per week. Feedback on student  learning will be provided by teachers as students submit work. Our primary goal is to maintain our connections with students and to continue developing their academic skills and proficiency. Participation is expected, as teachers will be monitoring student involvement via comments, emails, and Google Classroom activity.  Engagement and consistency are the keys to success in the coming weeks. An overview and link to the WG Online Learning Portal can be found here.

We ask that you continue to look for updates in the following ways: 

West Genesee School District website
CMSPrincipal Blog
Student and/or parent or guardian emails
Twitter: @camillusmiddle

I would like to recognize all of the Wildcat staff  who have been working tirelessly to organize and deliver meals and technology. Our incredible custodial staff continue to work to keep all of our buildings disinfected. 

Thank you to our District Level PTA/PTO’s for arranging for volunteers and creating our first Virtual Spirit Week.  We start that with Pajama Day on Monday!

Our current plan of distance learning is based on a return to school on April 14, 2020. Due to the unforeseen nature of this virus and the caution that we will exercise to protect the West Genesee family, our plans may change. These changes will be guided by both New York State and Onondaga County. Any updates, should we need to make them, will be communicated on our district website, through my blog, Twitter and through email. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I will be receiving all voicemail messages left on the building phone at 315-672-3159 or you can email me at blozier@westgenesee.org. 

Take good care now~ 

We Celebrate Learning! (Always!)

Beth Anne Lozier 
Principal - Camillus Middle School

MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS INTERVENTION RESOURCES:

C-PEP

(315) 448-6555 Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse, open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Golisano Children's Hospital

(866) 543-KIDS Emergency room for children, open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Vera House

(315) 468-3260 24 hour help for victims of domestic and sexual violence

McMahon-Ryan Child Advocacy Center

(315) 701-2985 Information about how to report child abuse, intervention and education.

ACCESS (315) 463-1100 Onondaga County's Intensive Case Management Children & Family Program; provides clinical case management services to families with one or more seriously emotionally disturbed child or adolescent experiencing a crisis.

211 CNY

Dial 211 for Information and referrals for human services within a five county region. This is a hotline to help families and individuals find referrals for help with things such as housing, food, mental health, substance abuse, disaster relief, legal assistance and finances.

Hotline Numbers

CONTACT Hotline

(315) 251-1400 -24-hour suicide prevention and crisis counseling and referral.

Crisis Text Line- 741741 (24 hour)

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

National Adolescent Suicide Hotline: 1-800-621-4000

Hotline for Teens that Cut: 1-800-366-8288

National Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-800-248-3285

Be Sober Hotline: 1-800-237-6237

Drug Help National Helpline: 1-800-378-4435

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cyber Tipline 1-800-843-5678 (To report suspected online child sexual exploitation)

February Message

The last day to order yearbooks will be Friday, March 6.  Yearbooks can be ordered online at www.balfour.com. If you have any questions, please contact our yearbook advisors, Mrs. Clift at kclift@westgenesee.org or Mr. Keida at dkeida@westgenesee.org.

The annual Culture Fair will be held at West Genesee High School on Saturday, February 29 from 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the upper gymnasium. Join us as we celebrate our community’s diversity at this fun event featuring dance performances, live music, cultural demonstrations, food samples, artwork, T-shirts, kids crafts, and more!

Our annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance will be on Friday, March 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm. DJ Dan Becker will be here with his flashing lights and the best dance music in town. Our gym will also be open for basketball. Tickets are available at the door for $5. Snacks will be available for sale. All proceeds benefit our PTO.  If you would like to chaperone, please contact Beth Lozier at blozier@westgenesee.org. Wear your green and come on out for a great night!

Our next 3:3 Basketball Tournament will be on Friday, March 20 from 2:15-4:00 pm. Teams can be mixed grade levels and/or co-ed with 4 players maximum. Team registration forms were handed out in PE classes and are also available in the main office. Fill out the form and return payment ($5 per player) to the Main Office by Monday, March 16. All proceeds benefit our PTO. Let’s Play!

Our 25-week progress reports will be available for viewing on SchoolTool Friday, March 13. If you have trouble logging on to view, please call or email Nancy Boise at nboise@westgenesee.org or 315-672-8381.

Counseling Department Notes:

Upcoming Events
8th grade students will be participating in Career Day on Friday, March 6. Students will start the morning by attending a Career Fair in the cafeteria before taking a bus to visit Onondaga Community College. The day will conclude with a presentation by high school students and counselors in the LGIR.

Mrs. Ahern and Mrs. Canterino will be going into classes to meet with 6th and 7th grade students to help them select courses for next year. The selection sheets will be mailed home by the end of March for parent review.

Opportunities
SUNY ESF will be hosting a girls summit to provide hands-on career exploration activities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  The program will be held on April 18 and will cost $5.00 per girl.  Registration information is available at the following link:  https://www.esf.edu/oelo/

Several months ago I shared with you that the staff here at CMS has been spending our monthly professional development time studying the New York State Mental Health Literacy Standards. It has been really productive for us because we have a better understanding of adolescent mental health needs and have acquired additional strategies to create a “culture of caring” within our school.

Often, when we think of mental health, we focus on topics that compromise our children’s well-being. You can list those influences as well as I can: negative peer pressure, social media, vaping and other substance abuse. Schools have always been aware of our responsibility to educate students about these influences and give them strategies to protect themselves.

But what the Mental Health Literacy Standards show us, and what experts have known for quite some time, is that we also need to give our time and attention to the notion of resiliency which is commonly defined as the ability to bounce back from adversity. I’d like to share with you one of the resources on this topic that we studied. The 40 Developmental Assets have a strong research base in outlining internal assets (commitment to learning, positive identity) and external assets (support, constructive use of time) that serve as protective barriers and help students build resiliency and strengthen a child’s overall well-being. You can print out the one-page chart at home and ask your child about how they perceive these assets in their own life. I can also recommend a terrific book on this topic called Learned Optimism by Dr. Martin Seligman who is regarded as the father of positive psychology. His research is embedded in the Positivity Project that we utilize here at West Genesee.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this topic or any other matter.

We Celebrate Learning!
Beth
Blozier@westgenesee.org

Follow us on Twitter @camillusmiddle

February 27 - Choral Festival 7:00 p.m. @ WGHS

February 29 - Culture Fair 12-3 p.m. @ WGHS

March 4 -  Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ WGHS

March 6 - Wildcat Friday

                 Career Fair - 8th Grade

March 11 - 1/2 Day for Students - 10:10 a.m. dismissal

March 13 - 25 Week Reports Available

                   St. Patrick's Day Dance 6-8 p.m.

March 17 - 7/8 Gr. Band & Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m. @ WGHS

March 18 - Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. @ WGHS

March 20 - 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 2:15-4:00 p.m.

March 24 - Jazz Band, Chamber String, & Select Chorus 

                    Concert 7:00 p.m.

March 25 - 6th Grade Concert 7:00 p.m. 

March 24 & 25 - 6th Grade NYS ELA

March 26 & 27 - 7 & 8th Grade NYS ELA

January Message

New From The Main Office
While we strive to make sure your calls are always answered by a West Genesee employee, due to added security measures at our main entrance, they may not always be able to respond immediately.  Therefore, we have activated an automated phone menu to assure that we may get back to you in a timely manner.  Once the message starts, you will be able to press "1" to contact the nurse's (attendance) office or "2" to contact the guidance office or just stay on the line to leave a message for the main office.

Yearbook Ordering
Ordering your 2020 yearbook is easy this year! Just follow this link or go to the “YEARBOOK” link found on the Camillus Middle School page at www.westgenesee.org. Yearbooks are $25 until January 31st. On February 1st the cost rises to $28. If you order by January 17th, you will be entered into a drawing for a free yearbook or iTunes gift card. The deadline for ordering is March 20th.


PTO Meeting and Talk with the Superintendent
Our next PTO meeting will be on January 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the high school LGIR. Immediately following the meeting, Mr. David Bills will present his Talk with the Superintendent. His presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the LGIR. All are welcome to attend.


Dance And Open Gym
Mark your calendar for our next dance and open gym on January 24th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Refreshments are available for purchase. All proceeds benefit our PTO.

Important Dates 

January 9 - 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Night - 6:00 pm at CMS LGI
January 10 - Wildcat Friday
January 20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 21 - PTO Meeting - 6:30 pm at HS LGI
January 21 - Talk with the Superintendent - 7:00 pm at HS LGI
January 22 - Board of Education - 7:00 pm
January 24 - End of 20 weeks
January 24 - Dance & Open Gym - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
January 27 - Staff Development Day – No School
January 28 - Begin 2nd Semester
January 31 - Report Cards sent home