DIMENSION Holley Central School District
May 2013
Holley Board of Education adopts 2013-2014 school budget
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uring its April 23 board meeting, the Holley Board of Education adopted a $22,976,429 budget for the 2013-2014 school year. If approved, the plan will result in a 2 percent tax levy increase. The district received an additional $702,000 in state aid and did not have to make any cuts to staffing or programs. Items that were added to the budget include two teaching positions, an athletic trainer, a golf team, and upgrades to the Middle School/High School music room. “The Board of Education has worked hard with our administrators to build a budget that meets students’ needs while also staying at the 2 percent cap. We have accomplished this task,” said John Heise, board president. “We are happy to have been able to include a number of items in the budget that will improve opportunities for our students.”
When Holley residents go to the polls on May 21, they also will be asked to vote on three additional propositions. The first is for the purchase of two full-size school buses, two 22-passenger buses, and one nine-passenger vehicle at a cost not to exceed $372,136. The second allows the district to maintain a seven-member Board of Education rather than reducing to five members as authorized by voters on May 15, 2012. The third authorizes the district to raise $102,652 to be used in support of maintenance and operations of the Community Free Library. In addition, residents will be voting on one Board of Education seat. The threeyear terms of office of current board members John Heise, Dorothy Morgan and Brenda Swanger expire on June 30, 2013. In accordance with a proposition adopted by voters on May 15, 2012, the board is being reduced from nine to
seven members effective July 1, 2013. As a result of this reduction in membership, two positions on the board are being eliminated as of July 1, 2013, leaving only one vacancy to be filled at this year’s election. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to a three-year term of office expiring June 30, 2016. Additional budget information will be available soon and will be communicated on the district website at www.holleycsd.org/budget through Facebook, and in the budget newsletter mailed to residents in mid-May. Holley residents can vote on the school budget and Board of Education election on Tuesday, May 21 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Holley Middle School/High School foyer.
In this issue Common Core State Standards................... p. 2 Food for Families program............................. p. 3 Brother and sister collect 540 books............. p. 4 Justin McMillion, Top Responder for 2012..... p. 5 Cheerleaders’ goodwill benefits Ronald McDonald House............................... p. 6 Third quarter honor roll.................................... p. 7 Elementary Students of the Month............... p. 8
Holley Dimension
May 2013
A message from the Superintendent by Robert C. D’Angelo
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n May 2, the district will celebrate its eighth annual Senior Citizens’ Appreciation Breakfast honoring senior residents of the Holley Central School District for all that they do and continue to do for our children and our schools. The event is fun filled, positive and rewarding as much as the smiles and joy that we bring to our senior citizen guests are priceless. The first year of this event, 25 senior citizens attended. Over the years, attendance has grown tremendously and we anticipate between 160-170 guests this year. The one component that I am very proud of is the level of student participation in this event. Our High School and Elementary School choruses perform as well as our kindergarten students (who incidentally steal the show). Student Council members assist by escorting our guests to their seats, helping them get their food and beverages, joining them for breakfast and having good conversation with them. As each guest leaves the breakfast, they are presented with a long stem rose by one of the students. What a fantastic way to end such a nice event. It is a very heartwarming part of the breakfast as the guests are both appreciative for the rose and the fact that it has been given to them by a student. Not only is this an enjoyable event for our guests, but it is also a valuable learning experience for our students. I am so proud of the outstanding manner in which the students conduct themselves as well as the courtesy and respect that they convey to our guests. This is just one example of the many good things that our Holley students become involved with that, at times, go unnoticed by some. However, if you have an opportunity to attend a school activity or to visit one of our schools during the day, I am confident that you will agree with me that our students are the greatest!
Common Core State Standards - Parent and Family Resources are available
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he Common Core State Standards are important because they will help all children – no matter who they are – learn the same skills. They create clear expectations for what your child should know and be able to do in key areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening, language and mathematics. If you know what these expectations are, then you can work with the teacher and help your child prepare.
Toolkit for Parents and Families A critical component of a student’s success in school is dependent on what and how they learn at home. The Toolkit for Parents and Families is a collection of materials and resources that will help parents and families understand the New York State education reform initiatives and how the changes will help your child graduate from high school ready for college and careers. Parents and families are encouraged to use these tools in conjunction with resources and information you receive from your child’s school and teachers.
In the toolkit for parents and families: • Parent’s Backpack Guide to the Common Core • Frequently Asked Questions • What Parents Can Do to Help their Children Learn • Common Core Resources for Parents to Learn More • Guides to the Common Core Standards • Educational Activities • Videos The toolkit can be accessed at www.holleycsd.org or engageny.org
Sixth grade honor roll announced for second marking period Sixth grade students were named to a high honor roll and honor roll beginning with the second marking period. Core subjects are averaged and students achieve honor roll if the average is 84.5 to 89.4 percent and high honor for 89.5 to 100 percent. Congratulations to the following sixth graders: (first row, l-r) Jeremy Crandall, Abigail Williams, Shawna Lusk, Lexianne Seewagen, Emma Morlino, Cheyan Palmer and Hannah Fichter; (second row) Riesen Kimmerly, Garrett Farrow and David Wilson; (third row) Jocelyn Cervone, Kristina Bevins, Matthew Skehan, Julia Smith, Grace Carey, Abrianna Kruger, Madison Marsh, Braden Ferranti, Jake Peters, Brett Baxter and Emma Legan; (fourth row) Tim Frisbee, Greg Morrill, Megan Donohue, Anastasiya Yaroshchuk, McKenzie Hill, Emily Bibby, Ethan Bibby, Ericka Mendoza, Hunter Mclean, Joel Moore, Nicole Mrzywka and Sarah Klatt. Not shown, Kory Puente, Nicole Ramsey and Olivia Schultz.
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May 2013
Holley launches “Biggest Winner” Food for Families program a huge Challenge
success in its first year
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f people in the Holley School District look like they’re getting smaller over the next few weeks, it may be because they are big winners. The district’s Wellness Committee launched a fitness challenge in March called “The Biggest Winner Contest” – a spinoff from the TV show “The Biggest Loser.” The program runs from March until the end of the June and is open to anyone in the Holley School District – students over the age of 11, staff, parents and community members. Over 60 people attended the first meeting and there are 40 people signed up for the contest. The second meeting was held April 16 during which Vickie Scroger, Food Service manager, taught everyone how to cook a healthy meal. In May, the meeting will be held at The Whole Approach in Holley with Fitness Instructor Karen Blank. Look for more information coming on the June meeting. On June 29, a celebration will be held at the Rochester Rhinos game. Holley students in attendance will be able to participate in a sack race before the game. Tickets will be sold at the wellness meetings and are available from Lisa Campbell, physical education teacher. “The purpose of the program is to help people improve their body mass index and fitness levels through a series of classes, activities and games,” said Campbell, who is organizing the program. “The meetings have been a big success and a lot of fun for all.” Weigh ins are anonymous and are based on a percentage of weight lost from the starting weight, so everyone is on an “equal playing field.” Monthly prizes include tickets to Seabreeze, Roseland Water Park, and Bisons and Red Wings games. Grand prizes include a flat screen TV, Sonicare toothbrush, and a Jacuzzi suite at Dollinger’s Motor Inn. In addition to the Biggest Winner Contest, students and their parents or relatives are able to participate in fitness challenges
by Micaela Lauer, School Social Worker of our district families struggle Many to meet the basic needs of their
children. As a matter of fact, this year our percentage of students in the Holley Central School District who receive free or reduced lunch, has risen seven percent. We now have 55 percent of our students receiving help through this program. That means that on a daily basis more than half of our students are dependent upon the school to meet their nutritional needs for two meals.
Heidi Morgan and her mom, Jennifer Morgan, work together making healthy ravioli during the April Biggest Winner meeting.
that are a series of five timed events – jumping rope, pushups, sit ups, squat thrusts and jumping jacks. Participants can decide themselves what the reward will be! For more information about the contest, contact Lisa Campbell at 638-6316, ext. 2579 or lcampbell@holleycsd.org
The program provided food for families over the December, February and April school breaks so that students would not be missing meals when they are not in school. We formed a strong partnership with the Holley Community Center, which is where families picked up their food before the breaks. Each break we were able to provide 30 families with food and ended up feeding a total of 90 families (299 individuals). Debbie Patt, PTSA Board member, did all of our shopping and was able to really make our dollars stretch with coupons! We would love to continue this program next year. The program is run strictly on donations, so watch for upcoming fundraisers and opportunities to donate! Special thanks to this year’s donors: Barilla
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e studen ts, paren staff, an ts, d comm of the H unity olley Ce n tr al Schoo District, w l ill work to gether to provide the opp ortunity means fo and r all stud ents to a the skills, cquire knowled ge, and attitude s to bec ome resp and pro onsible ductive citizens diverse a in a nd chan ging soc The idea iety. l is to inst ill a pass lifelong ion for learning .
Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home Community Action and the Community Center Dr. Daniel Schiavone, DDS
Dustin’s Pizzeria
First Niagara Bank Holley Art Show Holley Police Department
Holley PTSA
Holley Rotary Holley UPK
Holley VFW
Jonathan’s Pastry Shop New Covenant Church Sam’s Diner Save A Lot Wegmans
And also many private donors.
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Brother and sister collect 540 books for Oak Orchard
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hird grader Cora and first grader Cavan Bennage love reading and want other children to know the joy of reading too. That is why they recently decided to hold a book collection for the Oak Orchard Community Health Center. Cavan voluntarily collected books a couple of years ago, so when he and his sister were at Oak Orchard for a well-child visit in February, they were asked if they’d like to organize another collection. Oak Orchard has a free book program that allows children to take home a book when they come in for an appointment.
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PTSA News
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ongratulations to the Holley PTSA for winning the Niagara Region PTA Membership Award! The Holley PTSA led ALL of New York State by increasing its membership by 443 percent! The membership prize is $1,500 for PTSA programs and events. This also puts Holley in the running for the PTA National Division Membership Award and the PTSA is anxiously awaiting those results. Congratulations to this hardworking group of volunteers and the many members who joined, including the newest business members: Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home Crosby’s
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The sister and brother team spent the next month collecting books from friends and their classmates. Then on April 12, they excitedly delivered 540 children’s books to the Health Center.
Heath & Martin Holley Cold Storage
Precision Packing Save-a-Lot
In other news, thank you to
Wendy’s Restaurant for providing Frosty coupons for all of the students in grades 3-8 who took the state assessments in April. The PTSA is looking for singers of all ages for the JuneFest Holleywood Idol contest on Saturday, June 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Woodlands.
Please register by Friday, May 10 with Nancy Manard, First Niagara Bank, 638-6302 or Murrayholleyjunefest@gmail.com Winners will receive awards! Sports Boosters is also doing a JuneFest fundraiser and will be raffling off gift baskets. If you would like to donate a gift basket, please contact Connie Nenni at 638-6316, ext. 2003. Raffle tickets will be for sale the day of the event. Top readers (l-r) Anastasiya Yaroschuk, Matthew Skehan, Evan Valentine, Halle Shepherd, Amanda Ryan, Rachel Kinsey, Allyson Skehan, Caitlyn Dobri, Ryleigh Weader, Kalan Brady, Erin Defrank, Casey Onisk, Kaden Rheinwald and Matthew Mathes took a limousine ride with Principal Karri Schiavone to McDonald’s in Brockport where they enjoyed lunch. The reward was part of the Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) program sponsored by the PTSA.
“Our children love books and were delighted to pass on their love of reading to over 500 children!” said Amy Bennage. Cora and Cavan are the children of Amy and Michael Bennage.
New all-weather track open for school and community use
Cavan and Cora Bennage with some of the 540 books they collected for Oak Orchard Community Health Center.
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he new all-weather track is now open for school as well as community use seven days/week from 8 a.m. until dusk. The community is welcome to use the track when it is not being used by the track team or physical education classes. The track is open for walking or running with appropriate footwear. Street shoes, cleats, bikes, scooters, skateboards and pets are not permitted.
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Please enjoy this wonderful new facility!
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Counseling by Kristina Mack, School Counselor
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Take free college classes with Genesee Promise Plus
Genesee Promise Plus is a special program designed specifically for June 2013 high school students who are graduating from a high school located in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties. Under Genesee Promise Plus, every GLOW area June 2013 high school graduate will receive a scholarship covering the cost of tuition for one or two summer 2013 courses offered by Genesee Community College at any of its seven campus locations in Albion, Arcade, Batavia, Dansville, Lakeville, Medina, and Warsaw. The application deadline is June 15, 2013. For more information, visit http://www.genesee.edu/gcc/promise/
SAT/ACT for juniors
If you haven’t taken the SAT/ACT or would like to retake the exams, you are encouraged to sign up online or by mail. Registration forms are located in the Counseling Office. Many scholarships require scores as part of the selection process. ACT website: www.actstudent.org SAT website: www.collegeboard.org
Financial aid for seniors
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is still available to any family who has yet to apply! If you haven’t applied, please do so IMMEDIATELY so you don’t miss out on funding from loans, grants or any other financial aid that is available to you. Please visit the website, www.fafsa.ed.gov to file. Contact the financial aid office located online for further assistance in completing the application. Worksheets are also available online to assist you in completing the online form. (Do not mail the worksheets to the Financial Aid Center.)
Scholarships
Seniors are encouraged to visit the Counseling Office for scholarship opportunities. Many of the scholarships are located on the district website at www.holleycsd.org/scholarships In addition, a hard copy has been printed and is located at the attendance desk. Information can also be found on the scholarship board in the Counseling Office. You can visit the following websites for further scholarship information: www.fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com
Congratulations, seniors! Congratulations to the following senior on receiving college acceptance letters. Seniors are encouraged to provide copies of their letters to their school counselor and their names will be published in Dimension. Heather Fumia Binghamton University SUNY Canton with a scholarship for $4,600 per year SUNY Geneseo University at Buffalo
May 2013
Undefeated champion comes from family of chess players
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eth Deluca has been playing chess ever since he was 5 or 6 years old, learning strategic moves from his dad, Sal DeLuca, and brother Josh. When Seth was in seventh grade, he beat Chess Club Advisor Dan Goodwin and that is when Goodwin knew that Seth would be a force to be reckoned with on the Holley Chess Team. As a senior this year, he went undefeated in the chess league competing against Albion, Brockport, Elba, Kendall and Pembroke.
Senior Seth DeLuca went undefeated this year as a member of the Holley Chess Team.
“Seth competed on the top board, meaning he always played the other teams’ best players,” said Goodwin. “He has worked very hard and has been a big part of the chess program over the last six years. The family support he’s received has really helped. Seth said that he enjoys the unlimited possibilities chess has to offer. “There are so many variations to every game. It’s exciting when you find a new one,” he said. Seth follows the basic principles of chess – never moving the same piece twice and keeping an open position. After graduation, he hopes to play in chess competitions in the Rochester area. Seth is the son of Sal Deluca, Holley Board of Education member, and Lori Ryan.
Top Responder for 2012 Senior Justin McMillion was recently named Top Responder for 2012 by Holley Fire Department Chief Peter Hendrickson. Justin, who comes from a long line of volunteer firefighters, has been volunteering for the Holley FD for four years starting out as a member of the Explorer Post. After graduation, plans to continue volunteering as he pursues a degree in fire science at Monroe Community College.
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Sports journalist DiVeronica speaks to High School students
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emocrat and Chronicle” sports journalist Jeff DiVeronica recently spent time speaking with Holley students who expressed an interest in his field.
his consistent work throughout his education for landing him his first job.
DiVeronica spoke about different aspects of the job ranging from the best part of his position to the more tedious parts. He also touched on building his brand with his radio show and social media accounts.
“It was a small Ohio newspaper and I was covering hunting and fishing,” said DiVeronica of his first newspaper job. “It was basically the minor league of newspapers, but it allowed me to find what I liked to do, if I liked covering hunting and fishing.”
DiVeronica had many suggestions for students interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism. He recommended that the students read different writers who cover sports, view online newspapers and see how sports events are covered. DiVeronica also emphasized the importance of putting what the students learn from coverage into practice. “Anyone can start a blog,” he said. “Watch a game, see how others write about it and then try it. You should start writing to practice. That is the best way to learn.” To be successful in the sports journalism field, DiVeronica recommends building a good foundation with grammar, spelling and writing, as well as having a good ear. “You need to have the basics in order to get that first job,” he said. “You can then build on the basics and go from there.” DiVeronica speaks from experience regarding working up the sports journalism ladder. A native of the Syracuse area, he began writing for his high school newspaper and then continued his passion at his collegiate newspaper. During breaks from college, DiVeronica worked for a small local paper in Syracuse and credits
DiVeronica graduated to the “Democrat and Chronicle” in 1993 and has seen his position change since he entered the Rochester market.
Jeff DiVeronica works with Austen Vroman to practice sports reporting techniques during DiVeronica’s recent visit to Holley Middle School/High School.
“Now with the industry, I have to be able to be in front of the camera, as well,” he said.
DiVeronica shared YouTube videos with Austen Vroman and discussed the process he used to create the videos. He told Austen that the entire video was recorded, edited and posted via an iPhone. Austen relayed interest in potentially becoming a sports broadcaster so DiVeronica showed him different voice inflection and technology techniques. “I have to start small and work my way up,” said Austen when asked what he took away most from the visit.
Cheerleaders’ goodwill benefits Ronald McDonald House
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hen Holley hosted the Genesee Region Cheerleading Championships this year the cheerleaders took the opportunity to help others – like they often do. Both the JV and varsity teams, along with their coaches, decided to take the profits from the competition and donate them to the Ronald McDonald House. Cheer Grams were sold, raising $200 that was donated on behalf of all 10 teams in the Genesee Region. The sale of Kookies for Kids and T-Shirts raised another $800.
Holley Cheerleaders (kneeling, l to r) Madison Papaj, Nina DiLella, Kamryn Penna, Sonya Kordovich and Melody Purtell; (leaning) Jessica Skehan, Amber Becker, Sarah Wharram, Kayla MichaelLane, Hayley Diep and Teresa Nicoletti; “Both teams believe in giving back, and do so throughout the year,” said Coach Penny Cole. “In the fall, they cheer and are buddies for the athletes at the Games for the Physically (standing) Chelsea White, Marissa Callahan, Mikeylah Burgos, Leah Baker, Nicole Boyle, Challenged. During the holidays, they adopted the residents at The Villages of Orleans Nursing Home as well as Lakeside Biekirch Care Center in Brockport. The girls, along with Emma Grathouse, Brenna Manard, Sierra Verhagen, Taylor DeSimone, Morgan Buck, the National Honor Society purchased poinsettias, stuffed animals, and Christmas cards Ashley Bradoc, Tessa McArthur, Adrianna that they give to all of the residents.” Shepherd and Kennedy Jones. Not shown, Kelsey Daniels, Lauren Hennekey, Lauren Cole, along with Coaches Heather Kelley and Corrinda Shepherd, work hard to instill in Jewell, Corinne Johnson, Ryley O’Mara and their teams the desire to give of themselves and said that they are very proud of the girls. Madeline Rowley.
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May 2013
Holley announces third quarter honor roll
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he Middle School/High School has announced the honor roll and high honor roll for the third marking period. High honors are for all students who maintain a grade average of 89.5 percent or higher. Honors are for students who maintain a grade average of 84.5 to 89.4 percent. The following students received these honors:
HIGH HONOR ROLL Seventh Grade: Liam Anderson, Ryan Andrews, Hannah Bailey, Jesse Beach, Patrick Bower, Crystal Cabic, Briana Colucci, Matthew DeSimone, Nina DiLella, Brandon Dillenbeck, Jacob Downey, Luca Fahmer, Alexis Fulmer, Alassia Giancursio, Alejandra GuillenOrtiz, Allison Howard, Emma Kennedy, Alexander Lane, Dalton Major, Hunter McMillion, Alexis Milazzo, Andrew Moseman, Trisha Nenni, Melanie Norman, Madison Papaj, Michael Passarell, Andrea Payne, Alexis Penna, Kamryn Penna, Melody Purtell, Kendra Quill, Madeline Rowley, Jessica Sedore, Noah Shipe, Salvador Solis, Corrine Spychalski, Ashley Symons, Dalton Thurley, Nathan Towne, Jacob Vania, Hanna Waterman, Angela Weaver and Kayla Wilson. Eighth Grade: Lisa Alemu, Christopher Balys, Bryce Baxter, Hannah Biedlingmaier, Anna Brasted, Andie Carpenter, Andrew Cary, Claudia Drechsel, Megan Fribance, Megan Hatfield, Derrick Hildreth II, Dylan Hillabush, Ashlyn Hotchkiss, Corinne Johnson, Taylor Kimmerly, Rebecca Kinsey, Dillon Kuyal, Jessica Mandigo, Alice McAllister, Derek McArthur, Dylan McKay, Veronica Mendoza, Katie Morgan, Collin Nothnagle, Ryley O’Mara, Collin Papaj, Gaje Papponetti, Melea Towsley, Jeffrey VanOrden II and Diana Yaroshchuk. Ninth Grade: Xander Apicella, Brianna Barber, Amber Becker, Cameron Bennage, Jake DeSimone, Flint DiLella, Trevor Farrow, Micalina Farruggia, Zachary Farruggia, Dana Frisbee, Gillian Gallets, Rebecca Gay, Randi Gergely, Mikayla Hargreaves, Anne Jewell, Lillian Klafehn,
Melanie Klossner, Brittany Kunker, Tiffany McMillion, Kristen Nenni, Riley Sanger, Jared Scherer, Brittney Shattuck, Ricci Shenck, Nikki Siplo, Brady Smith, Mikala Smith, Shayna Swisher, Zachary Trask, Austen Vroman, Kailey Waterman, Melanie Wolf and Anna Yaroshchuk. 10th Grade: Leah Baker, Jonathan Bower, Nicole Boyle, Joseph DeFelice, Taylor DeSimone, Naomi Garnham, Matthew Harder, Gunter Hotchkiss, Emily Klimack, Tessa McArthur, Zachary Peashey, Ian Penders, Nicholas Pifer, Cole Quiter, Emily Radford, Cassandra Rivera, Andrew Rowley, Jonathan Rusin, Tara Ryan, Adrianna Shepherd, Lucas Silvis, Jessica Skehan, Andrew Spychalski, Jade Underwood and Brianna VanAmeron. 11th Grade: Nicole Blackburn, Mikeylah Burgos, Daniel Flanagan, Bailey Flint, Alyssa Franzese, Justin Gaines, Kayla Gannon, Jennifer Hendel, Dustin Hendrickson, Heather Jones, Zachary Kimmel, Emily Kordovich, Shelby Kunker, Nicole Mauro, Savanna Merriam, Kayla Michael-Lane, Isaac Miller, Claudia Passarell, Emily Pearson, Lexi Reyngoudt, Emily Skehan, Darlene Sommerfeldt, John Tanis IV, Damien VanDerVen and Alyssa Young. 12th Grade: David Alemu, William Barniak, Tyler Battaglia, Kyle Bell, Jacob Bower, Grace Callaghan, Marissa Callahan, Zachary Clark, Nicolas Conklin, Brenna DeFelice, Samuel DeFilipps, Steven Dill, Travis Finger, Gregory Foster II, Heather Fumia, Megan Gentile, Joshua Hatfield, Steven Johnson Jr., Shannon Kelly, Starlyt Knight, Samantha Korber, Mei-Chi Liu, Dylan Lotzow, Justin McMillion, Sonia Mendoza, Ariel Mikesell, John Morrill, Rachel Oliver, Nathan Payne, Melissa Qualey, Danielle Russ, Alyssa Scherer, Allyson Shoap, Michael Silvis, David Smith, Deanna Sommerfledt, Courtney Strickland, Hannah Sulkowski, Kassandra Sutton, Jennifer Weber, Chelsea White, Nicholas Winkley, Kaitlyn Wolfe and Jamie Zunft.
HONOR ROLL Seventh Grade: Emma Appleton, Aaron Brown, Cory Caccamise, Alexis Gamble, Delilah Grathouse, Khiva Huxhold, Kelsie Johnstone, Ava Kohut, Sonya Kordovich, Sierra Kuhn, Samuel Lammes, Jacob Lutz, Rachel Miconi, Steven Morgan, Kassandra Norman, Dakota Thompson, Sierra Verhagen, Elinor Williams and Alexis Younes. Eighth Grade: Jaiya Blackwell, Jayla Blackwell, Kelsey Daniels, Hannah Ellsmore, Vadim Kagel, Helena McLean, Jennah McMillion, Garrett Moy, Antonio Puente, Heather Ramsey, Hayley Rowley, Bailey Schubmehl, Tyler Singer, James Skehan, Nicholas Smith, Maya Thorne, Spencer Tupis and Easontae Wilshire. Ninth Grade: Helen Alemu, Joshua Baker, Christopher Barrett, Danielle Bevins, Matthew Cirasolo, Brandon Donovan, Patrick Duffy, Melissa Gates, Thomas Kelly, Colton Major, Cassandra Mohney, Alaina Roniger, Sabrina Shea, Nicholas Shenck, Sienna Steier and Courtney Winkley. 10th Grade: Lorene Biedlingmaier, Hayley Diep, Ariel Frazer, Kayla Guck, Jeffery Hale, Zoe Harding, Brandon Kamm, Gabriela Mendez, Brandon Morrell, Nicklaus Pakusch, Bailey Papaj, Joshua Porter, Alan White and Thad Whittier. 11th Grade: Daniel Femenia, Carla Gugliuzza, Macy Gurzynski, Lauren Jewell, Jacob Kurzawski, Sarah Lusk, Justin Lysyczyn, Toni Meyers, Felycia Myers, JimmieJo Neary and Alexis Roniger. 12th Grade: Allister Bartlett, Ashley Bradoc, Dustin Chilson, Caleb Diep, Joshua Drewry, Robert Dunn III, Andrew Flanagan, Justin Fribance, Kevin Hishman, Tyler Hoag, Dominique Mendes, Cassandra Napoleon, Jessica Nenni, Rachel Penders, Brionnah Raglan, David Rigerman, Jadyn Seewagen, Alicia Smith, Jacob Thurley and Tiffany Winkelman.
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Superintendent of Schools Robert C. D'Angelo Board of Education John Heise, President Brenda Swanger, Vice President Salvatore De Luca, Jr. Norman Knight Dorothy Morgan Robin Silvis Kellie Spychalski John C. Welch, Jr. Anne Winkley Holley Dimension is produced with the assistance of the Communication and Technology Services (CaTS) Department at Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES. Editor: Grace Griffee, 585-349-9072, ggriffee@monroe2boces.org Photography: Grace Griffee Layout & Design: Lisa Mott
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Story Hour – “May Day,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library
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Registration Deadline for June 1 SAT
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Registration Deadline for June 8 ACT
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SAT College Entrance Exam
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week 7
Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., ES Board Room
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PTSA Meeting, 4:30 p.m., ES Room 49 National School Nurse Day Story Hour – “Mother’s Day,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library
14 MS/HS Interim Reports Available Online 15 Story Hour – “Ducklings,”10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library 17 ES Interim Reports Sent Home 20 Spring Water Spas/Resorts in NYS with Erica Wanecski, 6:30 p.m., Community Free Library 21
ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE & BOARD ELECTION 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. MS/HS Foyer Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., MS/HS Room 102 ES Spring Concert, 7 p.m., MS/HS Auditorium
22 NYS Grade 8 Science Performance Test Story Hour – “Jane Yolen,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library 23 Top Ten Seniors Awards Dinner, 7 p.m., Hickory Ridge Country Club 24 Memorial Day Assembly, 9:30 a.m., ES Intermediate Gym 27 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day 29 Story Hour – “Farms,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library 30 MS/HS Spring Concert, 7 p.m., MS/HS Auditorium
Silvis signs to wrestle
at Bloomsburg University Holley wrestler Mike Silvis (seated, middle) signs a national letter of intent to continue his wrestling career at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania. The Huskies went 17-3 in dual meets this season and were ranked 15th in the final USA Today/NWCA poll. Bloomsburg qualified six wrestlers for the NCAA Division I Championships. Silvis placed third at 220 pounds at the state meet this year and fifth in 2012. Witnessing the signing at Holley High School were: (l-r, seated) Silvis’ brother Lucas, father Michael, mother Robin and sister Toni; standing, Assistant Coach Andrew Grillo, Athletic Director Dan Courtney and Coach John Grillo. Photo courtesy of Rocco Laurienzo/Daily News.
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Elementary Students of the Month for February
The Students of the Month for February were recognized for demonstrating the character traits of respect, responsibility and safety: (front, l-r) Carter McGuire, Toby Haag, Cecelia Farruggia, Amber Webster, Elizabeth Kinsey, Madilyn Beachner, Kylee Dann and Summer Nesbitt; (middle) Broek Ostrom, Adrianna Botello, Hailee McGuire, David Roe, Lidia Price, Autumn Woodward, Ally Benson, Emma Downey and Aidan McFadden; (back) Parker Walker, Emily Bibby, Anastasiya Yaroshchuk, Kevin Schojan, Charlie Turpyn, Halee Passarell and Lily Sprague. Not shown, Arianna Ratchford.