Casey Chronicle

Casey Families,

After gathering feedback from staff, students, parents, and faculty, I’m thrilled to announce our new school motto: “Fierce Minds, Kind Hearts.”

This motto captures the spirit of our school and the essence of our cougar mascot. With fierce determination, we pursue academic excellence while fostering compassion and kindness in all that we do. A big thank you to our Values and Vision Committee for their dedication and hard work in leading this meaningful process.

Our Winter Music Concerts kick off with the Band (Grades 6, 7, and 8) performing on Thursday, December 5th, followed by the Orchestra (Grades 7 and 8) on Wednesday, December 11th. We hope to see you there to celebrate the wonderful music our students have been preparing!

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Dr. Curella, Principal

CONGRATULATIONS to 8th grader

Arianna Scanio

for her stellar performance at the

Annual Rochester Flute Association Flute Fair!

She placed first in the Junior Competition!

Main Office: (716) 626-8585

Attendance: (716) 626-8579

Health Office: (716) 626-8580

Guidance Office: (716) 626-8575

Fax: (716) 626-8562

EARLY RELEASES

If you are picking up your child for an early release that has been arranged with attendance, you will need to come into the Casey Main Entrance to sign your child out. Please remember to send in a note for early releases, late arrivals, and absences. You can also report your student's attendance by logging into WITS and clicking on the Daily Attendance line on the homepage.

DROPPING OFF FORGOTTEN ITEMS

If you are dropping off an item for your student, please ensure the item is labeled with the student’s name. For your convenience, post-it notes are available in our lobby across from the green drop-off carts. For sanitary reasons, we ask that any clothing items or shoes be placed in a bag before dropping them off. Your cooperation is appreciated.

VISITORS TO CASEY

All District buildings, including Casey Middle School, are using the RAPTOR system to sign visitors in/out. All visitors must enter the building at the main entrance on Casey Road. Please be prepared to show government issued ID, such as a valid driver’s license, upon entering Casey. We will scan your ID and issue a visitors badge to be worn for the duration of your visit.

PARKING LOT REMINDER

Please avoid parking in the bus loop in front of the main entrance during morning arrivals (8:30-9:00am) and afternoon dismissal (3:15-3:45pm) so that your car does not get trapped by the buses coming into the loop. If you are coming to the school during these times, please park in the lot just north of the bus loop near the 5th grade wing.

The University at Buffalo (UB) offers a Gifted Math Program (GMP) geared towards students who rank in the upper 1% of their national peer group. This means that students should be more than "best in class" or "above average in math." Students who are currently in sixth grade are now eligible to be tested by UB for the 2025-2026 academic year (nomination deadline: Thursday, January 23, 2025). Interested nominees compete for one of only sixty (60) places in the program beginning in seventh grade. Prospective students are evaluated on the basis of a battery of tests, a completed questionnaire that includes two essays, and a family conference.

Students who successfully gain admission commute to the university twice weekly for 75-minute classes through each academic year. Students study an enriched and accelerated mathematics program in grades 7 through 10, and in grades 11 and 12 students study three semesters of calculus and one semester of linear algebra, accumulating up to 22 semester hours of university credit throughout the entire program. The GMP’s coursework can replace one’s home school’s math courses; however, grades for the GMP courses and any math courses taken at one’s home school will appear on a student’s report card. For more information and/or to nominate a student for admissions consideration, please visit UB’s Gifted Math Program website at the link below.

• 12/5 - Band 6 & 7/8 Concert
• 12/19 - Music Dept. Field Trip to Shea's (during school hours)
• 12/23/24 - 1/3/2025 - No School for Winter Recess
• 1/20 - No School for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• 1/21-1/24 - Regents Examination Period
• 1/24 - End of Marking Period 2
• 1/29 - No School for Lunar New Year

See below for information on the Williamsville Speakers Series.

The next Speaker Series is scheduled for Dec. 12 from 6-7pm via Zoom webinar for Literacy.

Please join us this weekend December 7th (10am-4pm) & 8th (10am-3pm) at Heim Elementary and Heim Middle Schools for the Williamsville 48th PTSA Craft Show! This craft show has a long community history in Williamsville and is the primary fundraiser for our annual scholarships.

Come and be a part of our Casey Clubs! You can explore all of our club offerings on WITS. Reach out to club advisors with any questions.

The 2024-2025 Casey Middle Yearbooks are now for sale!

All orders must be placed online and submitted by May 1st.

$21 for Hardcover

$16 for Softcover

It's never too late to join or renew your annual PTSA membership! If you haven't already, please consider joining. The PTSA is responsible for all the amazing events, activities, and "perks" provided to your students all year long. Made up entirely of volunteers, they work tirelessly year-round to give your students the most memorable and meaningful middle school experience possible. Membership is open to parents AND students! We highly encourage all to participate and take pride in your school!

We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in sponsoring our Casey Middle Faculty Meetings each month!

What: Any quick breakfast items of your choice - Muffins, pastries, bagels, fruit, doughnuts, granola bars, coffee

When: Faculty meetings are held once a month @ 7:45am

Where: Casey Middle Library

Why: To show our appreciation for all of the wonderful Casey staff and all that they do for our kids.

How: Use the sign up link below to pick a date that would work for you! Families can drop off their donations the day before (to the main office) or the morning of the faculty meetings they sign up for, or they can come set it up in the library and mingle with the staff before their meeting officially begins.

Save the date, 7th and 8th graders! Your Activity Night is Friday Feb 7th from 7-8:30pm!

The PTSA School Store will be open for students on select Fridays during lunches! Located just outside of the cafeterias, students can buy pens, pencils, erasers, stickers, and so much more!

Upcoming Dates:

December 13

December 20

Collect Dash’s Receipts and support our students!

Send receipts to the main office to Andrea Kulka.

Dash’s donates $2.50 for every $100 spent!

President Lindsay Mang (lindsaymang@hotmail.com)

President Christy McCarthy (christym381@gmail.com)

Membership VP Cheryl Rode (cherylrode01@gmail.com)

Treasurer Liz Cercone (enc1026@gmail.com)

Corresponding Secretary Jackie DiNunzio (jackiedinunzio@gmail.com)

Recording Secretary Amy Newkirk (amyenewkirk@yahoo.com)

SEPTSA Rep Amy Newkirk (amyenewkirk@yahoo.com)

PTSA Council Rep Andrea Smith (ascooper3@yahoo.com)

Board Liaison Mark Manna (mmannaboe@williamsvillek12.org)

Meeting dates/times are subject to change.

Please check the PTSA website for the most up-to date information.

January 8, 2025 @ 7pm

March 12, 2025 @ 7pm

April 23, 2025 @ 7pm

May 14, 2025 @ 7pm

CLICK HERE to join Williamsville SEPTSA! See below for the SEPTSA Newsletter as well as some fliers.