Casey Chronicle

Casey Families,

We’re excited for our upcoming Skating Party at Skateland, hosted by Student Government, next Wednesday, March 19th, from 6:00–8:00pm. This is always a popular event and we can’t wait to see everyone there! Tickets will be available for students in the mornings before homeroom starting Monday.

A big congratulations to our Student Spotlight winners; we’re so proud of you!

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our family sponsors for our March faculty meeting; the Gracz, Pulaski, Rhoney, and Berg families. The treats and refreshments are truly appreciated!

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Dr. Curella, Principal

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.

Recently in their physical education classes, Casey students had the opportunity to learn and try rowing from coaches at the West Side Rowing Club. See below for more information about their summer camps and the open house at their rowing club happening on March 15 for Casey families.

Future Spartans! North PTSA has their spirit wear sale up and running!

The sale runs from March 13 - March 31.

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.

ABC News: Teens spend over 1 hour on phones during school hours, new study finds

See below for information regarding the Developmental Assets Profile from the District.

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 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.

• 3/19 - Roller Skating Party @ Rainbow Skateland
• 3/20 - Side By Side Concert @ North - 7/8 Orchestra
• 4/4 - Talent Show
• 4/14 - 4/21 - No School for Spring Break
• 4/24 - NYS Science testing* (grades 5 and 8 only)
• 4/29 - 4/30 - NYS ELA testing* (all grades)
• 5/5 - 5/9 - PTSA Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
• 5/6 - 5/7 - NYS Math testing* (all grades)
• 5/6 - Craft and Creativity Fair

*If you have not yet, please sign in to WITS to take the survey indicating whether your student(s) will be taking the NYS assessments. There are no consequences for a student who does not participate. If you do not respond the district will plan to administer the assessments to your student.

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

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.

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

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 some help from families to prep for our upcoming Fun Run. Please sign up if you are able to donate a gift card. Please drop off donated gift cards to the Main Office at Casey Middle by Friday, 3/28/25. We will be using them to have some fun raffles for our students during our Fundraiser. Thank you so much for your support!

A big THANK YOU to our 2025 Sponsors!

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.

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:

March 14

March 28

April 25

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.

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Come learn about the Williamsville Family Support Center with a tour and informational presentation about how to access mental health services in the Williamsville CSD and the community by Shanese Mills, LMHC, Program Manager of School Based Services, Spectrum Health and Human Services

The Family Support Center is located at the AIM building, which is part of the Williamsville North High School Campus and adjacent to the athletic fields.

105 Casey Road East Amherst NY 14051

SEPTSA membership meeting before hand at 5:30 - 6:25 pm

District Office Board Rooms