Casey Chronicle

Casey Families,

As Veterans Day approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the veterans in our community. We deeply appreciate the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served, including our staff members and their family members who have contributed to protecting our freedoms. Thank you for your service.

We’re excited to share that our Casey Student Government is supporting Coats for Kids, an annual program by Colvin Cleaners, from November 4th through November 15th. This wonderful initiative provides warmth to those in need across Western New York. If you have gently used coats to donate, please drop them off in the collection barrel located at our main entrance.

Additionally, we’ll be sending confirmation emails in the coming weeks for parent-teacher conferences. These emails will include the names of core academic teachers and the locations for your meetings. Please note the conference schedule:

• Virtual Conferences: Monday, November 25th, from 12:45 pm – 3:45 pm
• In-Person Conferences: All evening conferences, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lastly, a big thank you to the Isgett and Ruppert families for sponsoring our November faculty meeting and for generously providing delicious fall treats! Our staff truly appreciates your thoughtfulness.

Thank you for your continued partnership,

Dr. Curella, Principal

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.

• 11/8 - End of Marking Period 1
• 11/11 - No School for Veteran's Day
• 11/15 - 5th & 6th Grade Activity Night
• 11/25 - Half Day for Students (11:30am dismissal)
• 11/28 & 11/29 - No School for Thanksgiving Break
• 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

This year's PTSA Council Holiday Craft Show will take place December 7th (10am-4pm) & 8th (10am-3pm) at Heim Elementary and Heim Middle Schools. This craft show has a long community history in Williamsville and is the primary fundraiser for our annual scholarships. The PTSA Council is looking for volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers earn free entry into the craft show before or after their shift, or on the opposite day. CLICK HERE if you'd like to help out!

There are limited spots for student crafters on Sunday! For students who would like to participate in the show, please CLICK HERE to fill out the student application.

Many of our Casey clubs are already underway, but it's not too late for you to join! Some may be starting later in the school year. 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

Click Here to Order a Yearbook

We are looking for a volunteer to collect submissions for this year's Reflections program.

What is Reflections? It is a national program that encourages students of all grades to and abilities to explore the arts! Each year students are asked to reflect on a theme and create original works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts.

This year's theme is: Accepting Imperfection

If anyone is interested in chairing this program, please email PTSA co-president Lindsay Mang at lindsaymang@hotmail.com.

Get ready—the Scholastic Virtual Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health. Here’s everything you need to know about the Virtual Book Fair:

Dates: Monday, November 4th - Sunday, November 17th

Location: Virtual Book Fair

Book Fair homepage: Casey Virtual Book Fair

All purchases will be made online through our book fair homepage and books will be shipped

directly to your home. While you’re there on our Virtual Book Fair homepage, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope

you’ll join your child and take a look at our Virtual Book Fair. Happy reading!

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

Get excited for a fun night celebrating your start to an amazing school year! Come play lawn games, join the glow dance party, sing some Karaoke, play 3v3 basketball, make a bracelet or just come have some pizza and hang with your friends!

• Friday November 15
• 7:00-8:30pm
• Casey Middle School
• Wear NEON or WHITE!

We are also looking for a few more volunteers! Sign Up HERE!

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:

November 8

November 22

December 6

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!

CLICK HERE to join or renew your membership for the 2024-2025 school year. You can join anytime all year long!

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.

November 13, 2024 @ 7pm

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.