Casey Families,

Please mark your calendars for our Annual Open House, scheduled for Tuesday, August 26th. We look forward to seeing you there.

For 6th and 7th grade families, please log into WITS to review my email on our updated process for registering for advanced courses. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to your child’s counselor for support.

A sincere thank you to the Malecki, Kacalski, and Duffy families for the delicious treats shared at this month’s faculty meeting, your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated!

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Dr. Curella, Principal

Morgan Schara, grade 5

From Ms. Cirrincione:

"Morgan is genuine, caring, and thoughtful to her peers and teachers.She is supportive and eager to help others. She is respectful toward others. She is diligent, honest, and hardworking. She strives each day to share her kindness and joy with others. If she notices someone without a smile, she will share hers."

Andrew Hildick, grade 5

From Miss Binkowski:

"Andrew is a very positive and polite student. He always comes to class with a smile on his face and is willing to help his fellow students whenever necessary. He cares a great deal about his work and always puts forth his best effort and encourages others to do the same. He comes into class with a hello and leaves class wishing you a good day."

Jacob Buesink, grade 6

From Ms. Hauber:

"Jacob puts forth amazing effort each and every day. He exemplifies what it means to be a Casey student with a fierce mind and kind heart. Jacob treats everyone with kindness and respect and he goes out of his way to support others, especially when they need academic or emotional support. He is a leader in the classroom and does the right thing at all times!"

Oskar Klarin, grade 6

From Mrs. Becker:

"Oskar provides valuable service to the school by assisting classmates who are struggling during class. He offers personalized support, including explaining how to do assignments and provides encouragement which allows his peers to gain a better understanding. This not only boosts the confidence of the students who need extra help, but also fosters a collaborative learning environment. Oskar's efforts contribute to a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere promoting academic success for everyone."

Avery McMullen, grade 7

From Ms. Bates:

"Avery displays a wonderful sunny and positive attitude during 7/8 Chorus rehearsals. She is always prepared for class and displays excellent posture and enthusiasm for singing. Avery demonstrates a willingness to give her best effort at every chorus rehearsal. Her cheerful demeanor and supportive nature uplifts and encourages those around her and contributes to a "harmonious" atmosphere!"

Sydney Hensley, grade 7

From Mr. Buttino:

"Sydney is always polite, respectful, and aims to make people around her happy and joyful. She was quick to volunteer for a service role and participates fully in class everyday. She has a great attitude even when others don't!"

Anna Macy, grade 8

From Mrs. Weitz:

"Anna has an overall happy and positive attitude. She advocates for herself and is always on task and participating."

Lily McNamara, grade 8

From Mrs. Hornung:

"Lilly always arrives with a smile and a polite greeting to homeroom and class. Her work is completed with effort and care. She exhibits the qualities of a hardworking student who values academics. She is also kind and helpful to her peers."

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

All orders must be placed online and submitted by April 30th.

$21 for Hardcover

$16 for Softcover

Williamsville offers math acceleration beginning in 7th grade, allowing students to complete Algebra 1 by the end of 8th grade. Some students enter this pathway by enrolling in Math 7AA or Math 7A in 7th grade; others may initially take Math 7 -- the course your child is currently in -- but later decide they want to accelerate and take Algebra 1 in 8th grade. However, self-nominating directly from Math 7 into Algebra 1 is not permitted because the two-year middle school accelerated sequence compresses three years of math into two, making Math 7AA or Math 7A a required prerequisite.

To support students who wish to accelerate after successfully completing Math 7, we are piloting a new course in summer school called Math 7A Conversion. This course is designed to cover the Math 7A content that students would have missed in Math 7, ensuring students are prepared to enter Algebra 1 in 8th grade. By providing this option, students can join the accelerated math sequence at the middle school level, rather than waiting until high school to accelerate through summer courses.

If your child is interested in this option, please reach out to Casey's 7th grade counselor, Miss Medole.

The District is conducting a Transportation Efficiency Study to help optimize transportation in the District. As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, our goal is to ensure efficiency with overall ride time for students and also streamline arrival and dismissal at our buildings. Parents/guardians need to submit a response for arrival and dismissal for each child. The survey will be open on WITS Tuesday, April 1st through Monday, June 2nd.

Please note that once a parent/guardian makes their selection, the Transportation Efficiency Study will no longer be available.

The Williamsville Central School District is proud to provide students with a premiere public education, offering many opportunities for students to participate in advanced coursework and accelerate their learning.

We encourage all of our students and families to explore these educational opportunities offered by the District. The advanced courses offered in middle and high schools are available on the Advanced Coursework Opportunities webpage. Please be sure to review the pages for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science to understand the details associated with each content area. Middle school course descriptions are available on this webpage. High school course information for all content areas is available through each school’s Course Catalog, which is also linked on the Advanced Coursework Opportunities page.

Your child’s respective school is responsible for the development of individual student schedules. Questions related to advanced coursework should be referred to your child’s school counselor.

Recently, Governor Kathy Hochul announced her initiative of "Distraction-Free School Zones" throughout New York State. You can review the proposal and legislation on the Governor's website.

All school districts are required to submit a policy to the New York State Education Department by August 1, 2025 for implementation beginning September 1, 2025.

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Main Office: (716) 626-8585

Attendance: (716) 626-8579

Health Office: (716) 626-8580

Guidance Office: (716) 626-8575

Fax: (716) 626-8562

The Williamsville Central School System provides an emergency notification system in which parents, faculty, staff, students, and community members can sign up to receive emergency notifications through e-mail, text message, and robo call. Please note: The District primarily uses e-mail and text message to send out messages. Click the link below to sign up. If you have any questions regarding eAlerts, please call our parent help desk at 716-626-8058.

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 visitor's 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.

• 4/14 - 4/21 - No School for Spring Break
• 4/24 - NYS Science testing (grades 5 and 8 only)
• 4/28 - Elementary Opening Reception WCS District ART Show at Audubon Library (5:30pm)
• 4/29 - Middle & High School Opening Reception WCS District ART Show at Audubon Library (5:30pm)
• 4/29 - 4/30 - NYS ELA testing (all grades)
• 4/30 - Deadline to order Casey yearbook
• 5/5 - 5/9 - PTSA Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
• 5/6 - 5/7 - NYS Math testing (all grades)
• 5/6 - Craft and Creativity Fair
• 5/7 - 7/8 Band, Band 6 Concert
• 5/15 - Band 5, Jazz 7/8 Concert
• 5/20 - Annual District Vote, North High School Gym, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• 5/22 - 7/8 Orchestra, 7/8 Chorus Concert
• 5/23 - 2nd Annual Casey Fun Run
• 5/26 - No School for Memorial Day
• 5/27 - 5/6 Orchestra, 5/6 Chorus Concert

For your convenience and planning purposes, we have included below the end of year exam schedule.

Open House for the 2025-2026 School Year will be on

Tuesday August 26th!

More information to come!

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.

**Please make sure you check the event calendar and announcements slides for club dates and any changes or cancellations.

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!

6/4 - 7/8 grade Event Night, 7-8:30pm
6/11 - 5/6 grade Event Night, 7-8:30pm

A big THANK YOU to our 2025 Sponsors for the 2nd Annual Casey Fun Run!

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:

April 25

May 9

May 30

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.

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.

Join us on Thursday, April 24

6:00 - 6:55 p.m.

Membership meeting

Special guest: Dr. Brown-Hall, Superintendent Williamsville Central School District

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Supporting Emotional Regulation in Neurodiverse Children:

Consideration and Strategies for Setting Children Up For Success

Presenter: David L. Meichenbaum, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic, Director of Community Consulting & Clinical Services, The Summit Center

RSVP: https://nysrcasd.org/events/1465/registrations/new