Sheveron Communicator - Fall Issue 2014

Quarterly Publication of VERNON-VERONA-SHERRILL CENTRAL SCHOOL • CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SHERRILL www.vvsschools.org FALL 2014 VVS - IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN! Superintendent’s Message Dear VVS School Community, Thank you for choosing to make Vernon Verona Sherrill Central District your home Also known as VVS, the Vernon Verona Sherrill School District aspires to be valued as a district of distinction by our community This vision drives us to serve the needs of every child who attends our schools each day as well as the community that collaborates with us in achieving this vision School as most of us experienced it has changed dramatically and will continue to so While this may be exciting as we prepare our students for a future that none of us can truly envision, it is fraught with confusion brought about in part by the politicizing of education and the impatience of so many who expect instant results as represented by standardized tests, teacher and principal evaluation systems, and comparisons to other countries based on national and international assessments As with any worthwhile endeavor, it takes time to re-tool our curriculum and instruction along with patience on the part of everyone to realize the fruits of our labor Most school curricula were designed for a world that is vastly different from the one we live in and that which our children will encounter during their school years and throughout their lives We know that a firm academic foundation in traditional core subjects; English, reading, literature, oral expression, writing, mathematics, the sciences, civics, government, economics, foreign languages, history and geography, health, and wellness, represented in the rigors of the district curriculum, is essential However, so too is an additional set of competencies to help students meet the rigors of higher education, career expectations, application of new technologies, and the challenges of a globalized economy These competencies include: critical thinking and problem solving applied across all disciplines and circumstances, collaboration, knowledge of and respect for other cultures and societies, creativity, innovation, flexibility, leadership and responsibility, citizenship, information and media literacy, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship We all know that educating a child, like raising a child, takes place over the entire life of the child and is measured frequently and in many ways This is certainly reflected in the academic achievements of our children, it is also reflected in the ways in which our children conduct themselves, their leadership, their compassion for others, in the effort they put forth each day, how they handle adversity, and in the choices they make in school, in the community, in the workplace, in the arts, in athletic competition, and in their lives well beyond graduation Thus far the vast majority of VVS students have enjoyed success in college, in the workplace, and as citizens However, we must reflect on our efforts and seriously contemplate how to best continue in preparing our children for success in college, in work, and in life in an increasingly changing world and fast-paced global economy The involvement of the VVS community is essential to our success During the next school year members of the community are invited to engage in community discussions around preparing our students for the 21st Century We look for the involvement and collaboration of students, parents, local, state and national businesses, higher education institutions, local organizations, District staff and the communityat-large to actively engage in this important dialogue The VVS School District takes its responsibility to serve the children and the community very seriously We appreciate the importance of working in concert with families, students, and the larger community to thoughtfully plan and act to ensure the very best for our students; recognizing that the school, the parents, the students, and the community cannot succeed without the commitment of us all We are each dependent upon the others to ensure the success of our children My thanks to all those who contribute to the success of VVS; it is your talent, ideas, involvement, and support for learning that makes VVS a great place to learn, to work, and to live! Warmest Regards, Martha K Group Superintendent of Schools page In The Spotlight Sixty-Fourth Annual VVS Commencement It was a proud moment for our VVS community as 143 students received their diplomas on June 28, 2014 Sixty-six of these graduates were honor graduates with an overall average of 90 or above Students in this class will be remembered for their community work, accomplishments in the arts and athletics, and compassion for others We wish these students well as they represent the VVS community at colleges and universities, in the work force, and in the armed forces Valedictorian – Dane Carlson Dane is extremely dedicated and maintains a strong focus on what he wants to accomplish He has tremendous enthusiasm for learning I had the pleasure of having Dane as a student in AP Chemistry and AP Physics; he consistently rises to the challenge I have seen many examples of his strong work ethic and leadership abilities His problem solving skills both on paper and in the laboratory are extraordinary In the classroom, he consistently maintains a positive attitude and is extremely helpful in spreading this attitude to others He is quick to help and does a phenomenal job working as a team It has been an honor and a pleasure to have known Dane and I look forward to seeing where his gifts and ambitions will take him -Mrs Gardner, Science Teacher Leader Salutatorian – Kelly Breckenridge It is difficult to express in words the impact Kelly has made on this school I believe her resume speaks for her accomplishments Kelly, having been Class President in grades 9-11, as a Senior represented all high school students as a member of the Board of Education Among the numerous school accomplishments under Kelly’s leadership, two accomplishments stand above First, Kelly has logged hundreds of hours of community service to help others while modeling that standard to younger students Secondly, this year, Kelly made the inaugural VVS Wall of Distinction event possible Now, through her endless efforts, that “Wall” will last beyond our time Kelly is truly amazing and we will continue to watch with pride as she travels down the path of life Best of luck -Mr Brown High School Principal Congratulations Class of 2014 Graduates! Class of 2014 Post-Graduation Plans J’nese Avenia Kayla Baker Tyler Baker Amilio Beavo Christopher Beavo Edward Bentley, Jr Alexander Berry Bronson Bosley Kelly Breckenridge Alexander Brenon Ashley Brenon Gabrielle Brewster Emily Brown Joshua Bush Mikayla Card Dane Carlson Kaden Carney Jayme Coe Danielle Colon Amber Comings Jessica Cook Nicole Cook Amanda Cooper Frank Coss Dalton Cousin Kristen Curro Ryan DeBarr Samantha Dixon Emily Dugan Eric Eaton Andrea Egan Michael Elliott, Jr Megan Emmerich Samantha Ernest Ashley Esengard Erica Esengard Jonathan Fewer Paul Fink Julianne Finley Matthew Finley Maylynn Finley Kelsie Fort Lane Frost Rebecca Galla Makenzie Green Selena Haas Courtney Hall Timothy Hartley Michael Hilliker Brandon Hilts Drew Hoehn Jessica Hohn Allison Holmes Danni Hopkins-Brenner Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College SUNY IT Mohawk Valley Community College Marines Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College SUNY Cortland SUNY IT Ithaca College Houghton College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Morrisville State College SUNY Binghamton Mohawk Valley Community College Old Dominion University (VA) Employment Cazenovia College Morrisville State College Utica College Mohawk Valley Community College Employment Alfred University Penn Foster Online College Paul Smiths College Madison-Oneida BOCES Herkimer College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Old Dominion University (VA) Le Moyne College SUNY Brockport SUNY ESF Madison-Oneida BOCES Marines Mohawk Valley Community College Union College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Morrisville State College Niagara County Community College University @ Buffalo SUNY IT Boston University (MA) Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Rochester Institute of Technology University @ Buffalo St John’s University Morrisville State College Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) Employment Jeremey Howard Samuel Htun Kaiti’n Hurley David Jewell, Jr Casey Jones Harvey Jones-Smith Ronnie Judge Kyle Kegebein Carter Kimball Mikayla Kingsley Samantha Kogut Laura Krawiec Rachel Krawiec Rebecca Krawiec Alexis Laclair Brian Leach Tess Legler Zackery Legler Caylee Link Dakota Little Jacqueline Lohr Theresa Lohr Arica Lyman Mitchell Malbouf Christopher March Aubrey Matt Rachel Matt Matthew McCoy Courtney Mennig Tyler Metz Rebekah Meyers Dovie Millington Austin Mitchell Logan Mumford Nabila Nahhas Adam Nell Bradley Nellenbach Ashley Nemeyer George Netzband Dalton Nicol Alexander Nikolaus Jamie Noble Amber O’Neil Maxwell Palese Stephanie Parmeter Amanda Pawlikowski Taylor Peck Sahara Post Justin Potocki Michael Powell Samantha Prendergast Dalton Prievo Evan Pritchard Allison Randall page Marines SUNY Geneseo Finger Lakes Community College Employment Queens University of Charlotte, NC Marines University of Rochester Mohawk Valley Community College SUNY Oswego Utica College Keuka College Cazenovia College Cazenovia College Cazenovia College Morrisville State College Mohawk Valley Community College SUNY Oswego Mohawk Valley Community College Robert Wesleyan College SUNY IT Employment Hobart & William Smith Colleges Utica College Hartwick College Marines Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Utica College Mohawk Valley Community College Employment Employment Employment SUNY Brockport Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Herkimer College Alfred State Erie Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Le Moyne College Onondaga Community College Niagara University Le Moyne College Mohawk Valley Community College Binghamton University Utica College Onondaga Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College St John’s University Undecided SUNY Cobleskill Mohawk Valley Community College Continued on next page page Angel Rimes Caitlin Roberts Martin Roser Ashley Salisbury Meghan Sanchez Samantha Savachka Alex Schaal Seth Schaefer Nicole Schlick Justin Schmalz Rachael Schmeichel Hannah Schuldt Cody Serianni Connor Shay Katherine Snyder Katlyn Spear Alessandra Spoletini Julia St Louis Class of 2014 Post-Graduation Plans Continued from previous page Tocaire College Mohawk Valley Community College Employment Herkimer College Mohawk Valley Community College Onondaga Community College Temple University Onondaga Community College Onondaga Community College Employment Mohawk Valley Community College Syracuse University Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College SUNY Oneonta Wagner College Mohawk Valley Community College St Elizabeth College of Nursing Trevor Stacy James Swalgin Abby Tallarino Kyle Tarry Anthony Thomas Joshua Thomas Sidney Tillson Garrett Vanderhoof Annamarie Visalli Brittnee Warren Christopher Watkins Steven Watson Skyler Whaley Zachary Wheelock Annabelle Willey Alexis Wittman Hunter Woodcock Emma Zulch Navy Robert Wesleyan College Mohawk Valley Community College Utica College Utica College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Mohawk Valley Community College Rochester Institute of Technology Mohawk Valley Community College SUNY Cobleskill Mohawk Valley Community College Army Morrisville State College Wake Forest University (NC) SUNY Geneseo Morrisville State College Bates College (ME) V.V.S Student Serves New York State Assemblyman V.V.S student Sam Htun served as a representative to NYS Assemblyman, Anthony Brandisi’s committee which discussed educational issues facing our students in today’s schools Sam provided valuable insight from the VVS student perspective V.V.S Students Pledge Not to Text and Drive V.V.S students pledge not to text and drive Students at V.V.S High School participated in Teen Traffic Safety Day sponsored by Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente, Jr Students completed a number of activities throughout the day that focused around teen safety, responsible decision making, and good choices, especially during the prom season Pictured with the AT&T “No Texting Pledge” are L-R Andy Brown, High School Principal, Randy Thomas, SADD Advisor, Anthony Thomas, SADD President, Tom Giruzzi, Coordinator Oneida County Stop DWI, Erica Lyman, SADD Vice President, Andrew Nagle, AT&T, Matthew Dana, AT&T V.V.S High School Students Promote District Vision page V.V.S students hit the air waves to promote the district’s vision V.V.S seniors Casey Jones and Kelly Breckenridge were the featured guests during a live broadcast on Mix 106 Radio The topic was “What does it mean to be a District of Distinction?” Caption: Pictured L to R: Tom Sawyer, station manager, Casey Jones, Kelly Breckenridge, Andy Brown, High School Principal, and James Rozwod, Sherrill Elementary Principal V.V.S Middle School Get on the Learning Train we are moving full STEAM ahead! My name is Carrie Hodkinson, and I am the middle school principal On behalf of our middle school faculty and staff, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2014-2015 school year We look forward to the opportunities and achievements ahead for our students We are excited to watch all of our students continue to grow and develop into future leaders and well-rounded citizens In order for students to be successful, it is important that students, parents, faculty, and staff work together We would like to welcome Mr James Smith and Ms Ashley Avery, our two new special education teachers and Mrs Maggie Bristol, our new literacy specialist, to our middle school They are very excited to build positive relationships with all of our students, families, and staff As you may be aware, we have been involved in raising standards and accountability for students, parents, teachers, and administrators This has resulted in a continued focus of attention and professional development training on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and students’ socialemotional needs Our teachers continue to utilize the New York State Common Core Learning Standards as the foundation for their lessons to prepare students to be college and career ready Middle school teachers have also been collaborating within both their departments and teams to develop several STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities to incorporate more real life projects into the middle school curriculum Our goal is to involve area businesses in some of these projects so students are better equipped to transfer information learned in school to real life applications Some of the middle school initiatives for the 2014-15 school year are: • Implement more STEAM/project-based activities to continue to increase student achievement Continued on next page page V.V.S Middle School Continued from previous page • • Continue to expand the use of technology in the classrooms Continue to partner with both parents and the community in order to meet our students’ social, emotional, and academic needs • Increase the number of students who reach mastery level on local and state assessments • Recognize all of our students’ achievements in and out of the classroom • Continue to increase the rigor of our curriculum to prepare students to be college and career ready • Continue to develop programs, incentives, and extracurricular activities for our students because learning is social before it is cognitive Students, I encourage you to welcome the challenge of a new school year and wish you success on your journey I look forward to working with each one of you Please remember, we are a TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More)! Welcome Our New Faces Our hallways will not only be filled with many new student faces this fall, but many new faculty members as well We are pleased to welcome these standout teachers to our District of Distinction! • Ashley Avery – Special Education Teacher • Jessica Arnold – Fourth Grade • Kimberley Smith – Math Teacher • James Smith – Special Education • Margaret Bristol – Literacy Specialist • Victoria Gilliand – Math AIS • Eileen Kolb – First Grade • Christine Thomson – Long Term Substitute • Matthew Bonville – Third Grade • Andrea Hart – First Grade • Carly Cooper – PE Teacher • Sara Willis – Speech Pathologist • Rebecca Trevasani – Reading Teacher/Reading Teacher Leader E.A McAllister Where Kids Can Be Kids! We have some new staff members joining our team this year Miss Hart is teaching first grade replacing Mrs Moher who will be enjoying retirement! Miss Hart attended school locally and most recently has been teaching in Tennessee Miss Arnold joins our fourth grade team and is replacing Mrs Zirilli who obtained a teaching position closer to her home and family Miss Arnold did a fabulous job filling in for Mrs Geroux’s maternity leave last year Additionally, Ms Gilliland is teaching academic intervention services in the area of mathematics Lastly, we have an exciting new program, taught by Mr Maphia covering keyboarding, computer applications, and financial literacy Mr Maphia teaches also business classes at our high school We look forward to continuing to offer a top notch academic program while balancing the need for “kids to be kids.” page J.D George Elementary School Ready, Set, GOAL! Welcome back! I hope that everyone has enjoyed some relaxation and family time this summer Mr Zimmerman and the entire V.V.S custodial staff have done a great job preparing the building so that the hallways can be filled with student work once again! As over the past few years, my goal is to further develop the partnerships between our families, the community, and the J.D George faculty and staff I am excited about the year to come and all of the programs and learning experiences we have planned As the principal of J.D George, I am fortunate to be able to lead a phenomenal team of faculty and staff, to provide each child with a positive school experience that will challenge them both intellectually and socially and guide them toward independent thinking and problem solving We strive to promote healthy development in all aspects of each student’s life while developing a student body of good character and students who make good choices and decisions resulting in successful and healthy outcomes Looking back at the 2013-2014 school year, I continue to be impressed with the work that we did and all that was accomplished! We exceeded many of the goals that we set, thanks to the students, families, faculty, staff, and community Looking ahead, we have identified the following goals that will support our belief of educating the whole child GOALS for 2014-2015 • Increase the number of students reaching proficiency (90%) and mastery (40%) level in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies and all special area courses • Enhance the emotional safety of all students • Provide a positive environment where faculty, staff, families, students, and the community can work collaboratively to promote student success To support these goals, the following learning experiences will take place: • Students will work with instructional teams of teachers to develop the skills they need to meet the rigorous Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) • Students will be part of a project-based learning team • Students will know and be able to more through meeting the rigorous standards of the Common Core • Students will be exposed to the CCLS through a variety of media to stimulate interests and improve student learning • Students will be trained in safety procedures and knowledge to improve their physical and emotional safety by allowing ample time to practice the skills obtained • Students will further develop their sense of individuality, as well as their role on a team through an emotionally safe learning environment where they are encouraged to take risks and will be provided with opportunities to reflect on their experiences • Students will be provided with opportunities to increase their involvement in the community • Student responsibilities will be increased to promote the concept of being active, involved members of their school community • Students will learn about pride and how it is displayed • Students will work as part of a team (family, faculty, and staff) during a variety of school sponsored events and learning experiences • Students will understand that there is a direct connection between home and school • Student awareness of local, national, and global issues will be raised through grade level appropriate activities Once again we look forward to serving you and your children Together we will make it a fabulous year page W.A Wettel Elementary School Collaboration Will Take Us Places! Welcome back! I hope you all had a great summer vacation with friends and loved ones I look forward to the new school year with a great deal of enthusiasm As I reflect on the 2013/2014 school year, I want to thank all staff, faculty, and our families for the many goals we achieved over the last several months I am happy to report that goals set forth at the start of the 2013/2014 school year were realized Due to the great work and efforts of many folks we: • Offered new and unique experiences for our students including but not limited to: a Friendship Feast during the month of November; a surprise fieldtrip to see the movie, Frozen; a Winter Carnival; a pancake breakfast before State Assessments were administered, and among other awesome experiences, an Invention Convention; • Provided and facilitated several S.T.E.M or S.T.E.A.M learning experiences including the design and racing of miniature bobsleds during the month of February; • Offered more after school assistance to our students than in any previous year I am especially proud of our students and teachers whose dedication and commitment was inspiring; • Continued to expand upon after school enrichment experiences for our students including an Activ8 club, a beyblades’ club, and among other new programs, a garden club; • Hosted our Third Annual Family Fun Night in March 2014, which attracted several hundred family members and children; • Blended our reading incentive program with our goal to improve math fluency; • Connected with more community partners for service learning projects; • Piloted a new form of providing assistance to families with their child’s homework called T.I.P.S (teacher involving parents in schoolwork); • Sent close to 50 Pompo Postcards to students who exhibited leadership traits As we continue to plan for the 2014/2015 school year, we once again look forward to your continued assistance in serving our children and the V.V.S community Please feel free to call members of the faculty, staff, and/or me should questions arise regarding your child’s progress or any of our school’s programs Best wishes for a rewarding school year and I hope to see you throughout the year Transportation News School’s Open! Drive Safe! page School’s Open, Be Safe! For twenty three million students nationwide, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus The greatest risk is not riding the bus, but approaching or leaving the bus Before children go back to school or start school for the first time, it is essential that adults and children know traffic safety rules Drivers • When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school • When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely Slow down Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in neighborhood Slow down Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops Be alert Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street with out looking for traffic Learn and obey the school bus laws Learn the “flashing signal light system” that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions: Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting on or off Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again • • • • • • Children • Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive • When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line up away from the street • Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it’s okay before stepping onto the bus • If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before you cross Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver • Use the handrails to avoids falls When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings, and book bags with straps don’t get caught in the handrails or doors • Never walk behind the bus • Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus • If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you Parents • Teach children to follow these common sense practices to make school bus transportation safer Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, www.nhta.gov Please assist our drivers in teaching your children their address, phone number, and bus number Walkers, riders, and student drivers should refer to the student and family handbook for information about walking, riding bicycles, and driving to school Parents who drive students to school are asked to avoid bus lanes in school parking lots and to remember to always stop for buses with flashing lights We appreciate your assistance in helping to maintain a safe and efficient transportation experience for all of our students If you have any questions regarding bus routes, delays, or other transportation concerns, please contact your school building secretary or the transportation department (829-7415) page 10 V.V.S Community Day The return of V.V.S Community Day is just around the corner! V.V.S Community Day will be held at V.V.S High School on Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m to p.m for the sixth consecutive year Admission is FREE The event features craft vendors, school clubs, area churches and civic organizations, various food vendors, and a focus on community safety, health, and fitness because our community is a great place to learn, work, and live The Community Day Committee again plans to make a monetary donation to each of our three local V.V.S food pantries from this year’s proceeds In addition, we will collect non-perishable food items and gently used clothing and coats; please bring your donations to the school on the day of the festivities Community Day is all about giving a gift to our community for the purpose of coming together for education, fun, food, and friendship United Healthcare, one of this year’s major sponsors will bring their healthy eating campaign with Sesame Street; in fact, rumor has it that the dog doctor, Dr Health E Hound, will make an appearance Another major sponsor, Oneida Healthcare, will highlight their Circle of Care Children will be entertained with the Kids’ Carnival featuring recreational activities conducted by school groups and organizations Air Time Inflatables promises to bring additional inflatables for the children to enjoy, and what child doesn’t enjoy playing and jumping for joy while laughing with friends and family! Nine area fire departments will be recognizing Fire Safety Month and sponsoring a Safety Expo at Community Day Participating fire departments include Sherrill-Kenwood, Vernon, Vernon Center, Verona, Sylvan Beach, Durhamville, Westmoreland, New London, and Oneida Castle The theme for this year’s Fire Safety Month is smoke detectors; remember to check your smoke detectors and their batteries regularly The Oneida County Smokehouse is scheduled to be on site as well The Health and Wellness Fair features more than 25 area health and wellness providers offering a wide array of medical and health information Bassett Healthcare is scheduled to bring their Mobile Mammography Coach for mammograms Appointments must be scheduled in advance by calling the Cancer Services Program at 798-5248 If you not have health insurance, ask about getting your mammogram for free! Community Day is Sunday, October 19, 2014 10am - 4pm page 11 This year the Central New York Blood Mobile will to return and be part of Community Day Those interested in donating blood should call Wendy Hunt, the Health Fair Coordinator, at 798-5229 as soon as possible to schedule an appointment All donors will receive a coupon for a free V.V.S FFA chicken barbecue the day of the event Flu season is around the corner A flu-shot clinic for walk-ins age 18 and older will be hosted by Rite Aid Pharmacies Craft Fair For those with a little shopping in mind, fifteen area crafters have already registered to exhibit their products and crafts in both high school gyms Come out and see the variety of products offered Sundry food is always available at Community Day with the usual Hofmann hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, homemade pies, ice cream sundaes, fried dough, French fries, and more Back by popular demand, the V.V.S FFA will be serving a Chicken chicken barbecue starting at 11:30 a.m Although admission to Community Day is free, several community outreach initiatives are being supported by V.V.S students through Community Day Participants are asked to bring donations of canned food items or gently-used clothing and winter coats in support of area charities Donations will be collected at the main entrances The event is open to the public Visit V.V.S Community Day on Facebook For more information, contact Paulette Schiebel at 335-3075 or communityday@vvsschools.org VVS a great place to learn, to work, and to live! Want to know more about VVS? Visit our web site: www.vvsschools.org FYI: Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School From time to time, we get a telephone call or a note from someone who has not been receiving the newsletter or has missed a particular issue We want to include all of our families and friends on our mailing list If you know of someone who has not received this newsletter or has never been included in our mailing, please call: Mark Wixson 829-2520 ext 7412 We will our best to include you in the future City School District of the City of Sherrill 5275 State Route 31, PO Box 128 Verona, New York 13478-0128 BOARD OF EDUCATION Thomas Moats, President Shelly Gilmour, Vice-President Non-Profit Organization U.S Postage PAID Permit No Verona, NY 13478 CARRIER ROUTE PRE-SORT Steve Adamkowski Linda Chambers Kipp Hicks Juliane Johnson Melissa Palmer Catherine Suttmeier Paul Thompson DISTRICT VISION The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School District aspires to be valued as a district of distinction by our community DISTRICT MISSION The Mission of the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School District is to serve the community by preparing individuals to value challenges, learning opportunities, diversity and civic responsibility It’s Almost Time VVS Community Day! page 12 The return of V.V.S Community Day is just around the corner at the V.V.S High School on Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m to p.m for the sixth consecutive year Admission is FREE The event features craft vendors, school clubs, area churches and civic organizations, various food vendors, and a focus on community safety, health, and fitness because our community is a great place to learn, work, and live The Community Day Committee again plans to make a donation to each of our three local V.V.S food pantries from this year’s proceeds In addition, we will collect non-perishable food items and gently used clothing and coats; please bring your donations to the school the day of the festivities Community Day is all about giving a gift to our community for the purpose of coming together for education, fun, food, and friendship .See Page for more information on V.V.S Community Day 2014 The Sheveron Communicator is a Quarterly Publication of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School ... friendship .See Page for more information on V.V.S Community Day 2014 The Sheveron Communicator is a Quarterly Publication of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School ... DISTRICT VISION The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School District aspires to be valued as a district of distinction by our community DISTRICT MISSION The Mission of the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill School District... as she travels down the path of life Best of luck -Mr Brown High School Principal Congratulations Class of 2014 Graduates! Class of 2014 Post-Graduation Plans J’nese Avenia Kayla Baker Tyler