January Message

Our next meeting is January 19th at 6:00 pm. Please Rsvp by Friday, January 15th if you wish to attend this virtual meeting by emailing wgcmspto@westgenesee.org. A link to the meeting will be emailed to you. 

The ordering link is open. Click here to order your yearbook by January 31st. Please contact Mr. Keida at dkeida@westgenesee.org or Mrs. Canterino at mcanterino@westgenesee.org if you have any questions. 

The last day of the second marking period is January 29th. Report cards will be available in Schooltool on February 5th. The first day of the second marking period begins on Monday, February 1st. Remember that we will have a half-day for Superintendent’s Workshop Day on Wednesday, February 3rd. We will dismiss at 10:10 am. for those students who attend on Wednesdays. Office Hours for remote and hybrid students will also end at 10:10 a.m.

January 18 - No School in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday

January 19 - PTO Meeting - 6:30 p.m.

January 20 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

January 29 - End of 1st Semester 

February 1 - First day of 2nd Semester 

February 2 - Wildcat Tuesday

February 3 - 1/2 Day - 10:10 a.m. dismissal for all students

February 3 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

February 5 - 2nd Marking Period Report Card available in Schooltool

February 5 - Wildcat Friday

February 15-19 - School Closed for Winter Break

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