February Message

Starting on February 8, 2021, students in grades five (5) through twelve (12) will start using ClassLink. ClassLink provides a Single Sign On (SSO) tool and “landing page” on Chromebooks which will be pre-populated (by grade) with relevant links for school resources. Students using personal devices will also have the ability to use ClassLink.

Logging into ClassLink also provides the ability to track attendance so we will no longer need to use Operoo for daily attendance after February 5, 2021.

Thank you for your patience and continued support as we transition to ClassLink.

The Camillus Middle School Library is the center of our very vibrant Maker Space. Our librarian, Mrs. Bush, and our library assistant, Mrs. Gifford, created the first Maker Space in the district five years ago. As we have had to reimagine what school looks like, they have reimagined how the Maker Space can continue to provide engaging and creative activities. The link is available on the CMS web page, but you can access it here. 

Our second semester will begin on Monday, February 1st. We are excited to be making the following special area changes for our students: 

• Grade 7 students have completed Health. They will begin taking Technology. 
• Grade 8 students have completed CFM. They will begin taking Technology. 
• Remote students in grade 7 will take Health.

We welcome Mr. Besmer and Mrs. McCarty who are joining the CMS faculty to teach these courses. 

Remember to check Schooltool on Feburary 5th to see the second marking period report card. 

Our 8th grade students are in the process of filling out a Google form to select their courses for next year at the high school. Over the next several weeks, Mrs. Canterino will follow-up with students to review their selections and answer any questions they may have about the high school. Parents will receive an email in the early spring indicating that the Schooltool course selection report is available for your review and feedback. Please feel free to call the Counseling Office at (315) 672-8381 or email Mrs. Canterino at mcanterino@westgenesee.org if you have questions.

Grade 6 to Grade 7 and Grade 7 to Grade 8 scheduling will occur later in the spring.

February 2 – Wildcat Tuesday – Wear your blue and gold!

February 3 - 1/2 Day for Students - 10:13 Dismissal

February 5 – Second quarter report card available

February 5 – Wildcat Friday – Wear your blue and gold!

February 15–19 – School closed for Winter Recess

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