Our New York Food for New York Families program begins this week, starting TODAY, with distribution in Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Ripley.
This program is first come, first served, and does not require ID or income documentation. A limited number of boxes are available. Each box will contain NY-grown and locally raised products, including produce, meats, dairy, and baked goods. If you have questions, do not hesitate to reach out.
Big thanks to Jamestown Public Market, Dunkirk Rural Ministry, Ripley Public Library, and Friendship Baptist Church of Dunkirk for their partnerships!
In celebration of Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss Day, kindergarteners listened to the story A Great Day for Up, practiced rhyming with "up" words, and then built cup parachutes for Dr. Seuss characters.
As part of a plant unit, first graders participated in a Fairy Tale STEM activity about the tale Jack and the Beanstalk. After reading the story and discussing what plants like the beanstalk need to grow, the students planted their own beans in soil. They will try to grow their beanstalks high enough to reach the castles they made and placed on a stick in the cup of soil.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES CHILD CARE
Parent Teachers conferences are a time to privately discuss your child’s academics, therefore we are pleased to announce that we will provide child care services in the Elementary Library during this time.
Should you have no other option but to bring your child(ren) for Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 13 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm or Friday, March 14 from 8:30am - 11:30am, please drop them off in the Elementary Library before your scheduled conference and pick them up immediately following your meeting.
Child care services are for child(ren) aged 3-12 only. Thank you for your cooperation on this important matter.
To help us celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, let's take a look back at last month's CCMTA Winter Festival. This annual festival was hosted this year by Chautauqua Lake Central School. Brocton Students attended and participated in the Elementary Band, the Treble Chorus, and the Jazz Ensemble. Our very own Brocton Elementary general music educator Marjorie Bohn directed the All-County Treble Chorus. Let's hear it for our students who were selected to these honors ensembles!
The Brocton Central School District would like to remind everyone to "spring forward" by setting your clocks one hour ahead.
Today also marks National Maintenance Worker Day! The Brocton Central School District extends its heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated maintenance workers for their unwavering support and availability. We would like to especially thank Mr. Mark Furman, Mr. Will Powless, Mr. Joe Dunn, and Mr. Ken Roberts for their meticulous attention to detail and their commitment to meeting the needs of our staff, students, and the broader community.
Today is Employee Appreciation Day! On behalf of the Brocton Central School District and the Board of Education, we would like to thank and acknowledge the dedication and hard work of the Administration team, Secretarial staff, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Teacher Aides, the Technology Department, the Transportation Department, the Custodial/Maintenance staff, the Cafeteria staff, our School Resource Officer, and our Brocton CSD Substitutes. In these challenging times, their commitment and tireless efforts have helped to ensure that our students continue to receive quality education and support. Their contributions to the Brocton Central School District have not gone unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. Their professionalism, patience and perseverance are a testament to their work ethic and dedication. It's the vision of employees at Brocton, who turn desired plans into success, and we are grateful for the passion and drive they bring to work every day. Together, we are “Brocton Strong!”
Brocton Elementary Intramurals are canceled for Thursday March 6, 2025.
The first grade classes participated in a distance learning literacy project with schools from update New York. After a shared reading of the book The Mitten the students created mittens with animals and then wrote clues about the animals from the story. When the classes met on a videoconference they shared their clues and tried to guess the animals from the story.
A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
March 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, for this great presentation on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
Please note: We do not record our webinars. They are all presented live.
Sign up at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ycuk19XkSzq8ehIgtkN2Nw
Barbara Hoffman
Regional Coordinator
Parent to Parent of NYS
bhoffman@ptopnys.org
Google Voice Number: 315-217-1056
The Annual 8th Grade Parent Night is scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 6pm in room 180. We encourage any parents/guardians and students of current 8th graders to attend this event!
Beginning at 6pm, families will have the opportunity to meet some of the high school staff and learn about different course offerings. Following this will be a presentation to discuss graduation requirements, program opportunities, and answer any questions.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
The Brocton Central School District wishes to acknowledge that today marks Ash Wednesday.
"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." -Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday to You!!
This week, the Brocton Central School District proudly celebrates National School Social Work Week. It's essential to acknowledge those individuals who consistently go above and beyond in their roles, and Ms. Amber Nickerson-Buchanan, Mrs. Laura Neratko, and Mrs. Abigail Walker certainly fit that description. Their relentless dedication to supporting and advocating for our students' well-being has not gone unnoticed. The remarkable impact they have on our students' lives stems from their commitment to their work. Their steadfast devotion to their profession reflects their strong character and the values they embody. We would like to take this moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Amber Nickerson-Buchanan, Mrs. Laura Neratko, and Mrs. Abigail Walker for their outstanding contributions to our school district. We deeply appreciate their efforts and feel incredibly fortunate to have them as part of our school community.
The Brocton Central School District extends its warm wishes to you on the first night of Ramadan.
March is recognized as National Nutrition Month. The Brocton Central School District is committed to emphasizing the significance of nutrition and maintaining a well-balanced diet.
📢 Attention Bulldog Nation! 📢
Get ready to bring the energy! Our Brocton Bulldogs are set to battle Westfield in the Sectional Quarterfinals this Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at noon at Westfield! 🏀🔥
We need YOU to pack the gym and cheer on our team as they fight for victory! Let’s show our Bulldog pride and make some noise! 🐶💙💛
🎟️ TICKETS:
$7 online through GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/3293894
or $10 at the door
Don’t wait—grab your tickets and let’s make it a game to remember!
See you there—Let’s Go Bulldogs! 💪🏆
In celebration of the BCS Boys Varsity playoff win against Frewburg and the upcoming March Madness season, the BCS Elementary STEM Club started a miniature basketball game project. On Friday morning, the students designed and started building their own mini courts and basketballs. Next week they plan to finish their projects and then create rules for our STEM Club version of tabletop basketball.
Financial Aid Overview and Completion- RESCHEDULED!
The Guidance and Counseling Department will be sponsoring a Financial Aid presentation with JCC on Monday, March 17 from 8:45-9:30am in room 180. Students will be excused from class if they would like to attend. Parents/Guardians can reach out to Mrs. Fitzgerald at kfitzgerald@broctoncsd.org to sign up to participate.
Join us for a presentation along with questions and answers about the college financial aid process. Representatives from Jamestown Community College and the FAFSA Completion Corps will cover important topics and updates to this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
We will also walk through the FAFSA application with you.
Both students and parents MUST bring their FSA ID, social security number, and driver's license with them.
STUDENTS, PLEASE BRING YOUR SCHOOL ISSUED LAPTOP TO THE MEETING!!!