Maple West Tiger Tales

Dear Maple West Community,

Welcome to 2025! We hope that everyone enjoyed their Winter Recess and had a happy and healthy holiday season. As we enter into the New Year, it is the perfect time to reflect and set some New Year's resolutions. At Maple West, we strive to promote each of our Tiger's academic, social and emotional well being. As always, we are grateful for your partnership and look forward to a new beginning in 2025. Below are some updates:

Next week, students in Grade 3 & 4 will be participating in a practice simulation for the upcoming New York State computer-based assessments. The simulation will be brief and is only being completed as a systems check and will not be used as an indicator of student performance.

Upcoming NYS Computer-Based Testing in May

This spring, our 3rd and 4th grade students will take the New York State (NYS) computer-based assessments for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The tests will be administered during the first few weeks of May. While this is a new format for our students, we are not concerned about the change. In fact, we are confident that our students will adapt easily, and to help ensure their success, we will provide typing practice and other support in class. The computer-based format offers a more interactive testing experience, while assessing the same content as the traditional paper-based tests.

WITS Notification 3-8 Testing

The NYS testing reports are now available to parents/ guardians in WITS. If your children participated in these assessments, you will find the link(s) to the assessment letters on the home page of WITS. Results may also be found on the assessment tab in WITS.

As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Wendling and Mrs. Kubera

During the January 14th Board of Education meeting, the School Start Time Committee presented the 2025-2026 Proposal for School Start and End Times. Following the January Board meeting, there will be a feedback period to allow for school community feedback. There is also a frequently asked questions document available on the District website. New school start times are anticipated to be reviewed and considered for adoption at the February 11th Board of Education meeting.

Elementary Schools

· Dodge, Heim, Forest and Maple East Elementary Schools – 7:50 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

· Country Parkway and Maple West Elementary Schools – 8:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Middle Schools

· Casey, Heim, Mill, Transit Middle Schools – 8:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

High Schools

· Williamsville East, Williamsville North, Williamsville South High Schools – 8:50 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

1/22 - PTA Meeting @ 7pm

1/20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School

1/23 - 4th Grade Winter Concert @ Mill Middle, 6 pm

1/29 - Lunar New Year, No School

1/31 - PTA Sponsored Virtual Paint Night

Please remember to send in a note indicating your child's dismissal plans. A Home to School Note Template is located in WITS for your convenience. The office kindly requests that any early pickups take place prior to 2:30.

Please remember to call the Attendance Office, (716) 626 - 8836, if your child is going to be absent or late on any given day. This helps to prevent any confusion.

The Maple West Parent Student Handbook contains everything you will need to know about our school logistics, procedures, and communication plan. You can access the Handbook below:

Medication Drop Off Information:

All medication, including non prescription medication, must have a written order from the student’s physician or licensed prescriber.

Prescription Medication must be in the container prepared by the pharmacist with the original label specifying the name and strength of the medication. (Note: the pharmacy label does not constitute a written order and cannot be used in lieu of a written order from a licensed prescriber.)

Non Prescription Medication must be in the original and sealed manufacturer’s container with the student’s name affixed to the container. All medication must be delivered directly to the school nurse by the parent or guardian. Non student is permitted to carry non emergency medication on the bus. Medication orders must be renewed annually and whenever there is a change.

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