the eagle 3 sept/oct 2021

The Eagle

Friendship Central School District Newsletter Sept/Oct • Volume 24 • Issue 1

The Eagle Sept/Oct 2021

2021-22 School Supply List is on page 6

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Homecoming this year will be from October 4th to October 9th. Student Council will be having Spirit Week Days to help ignite the student body. The events we can hold will be in flux due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Traditionally we hold a mud volleyball tournament and bonfire during the weekend but won’t make those decisions until we are closer to Homecoming

After over 41 years of dedicated service to Friendship Central School, Dale Brown, Custodian/Bus Driver, has announced his retirement. We wish you all the best Mr. Brown! You will be greatly missed.

On July 28th Friendship Central School hosted their first annual community 5k run/walk. With assistance from the Friendship police department, we mapped out the best route possible to make sure all participants were able to run/walk safely. We had about 30 participants with everyone completing the 3.1 miles in under an hour! Our first-place participant was Claire Calhoun-Mullen with a completion time of 33.05. Not far behind, was our middle school English teacher, Jennie Norton, with a completion time of 33.09. Our third-place winner was Nikki Main with a completion time of 33.44. We were very happy with the turn out and cannot wait to host another 5k in the future!"

Community 5k Run/Walk

Deb Warner was awarded the Paul H. Vienna Coach of the year for the 2020-2021 sports season. Deb coaches varsity girls soccer, varsity girls basketball, and girls varsity softball. She led the softball team to county championship and sectional championship in the 2021 season.


Donut Day – June 4, 2021Thank you, Dunkin Donuts!

Chad Fries, our Supervisor – Building, Grounds, Transportation captured this picture on July 29, 2021. He stated that this bald eagle landed in a tree here at FCS by the basketball court and stayed for well over ten minutes.

Mascot Visit

2021 FCS Construction Project

Students were able to meet author Dylan Newton at a mini writing workshop on Tuesday the 13th. Newton was born and raised in Wellsville and the library was her favorite place to hang out. Students had the chance to get their own books signed by the author as well as discuss how to begin writing their very own books!

Author Visit

Congratulations Coach Warner!

Substitutes Needed!Substitute Bus Drivers

Must possess or be willing to obtain a CDL Class B License with passenger endorsement.

Teaching Substitutes$115 per day for certified teachers

$95 per day for non-certfied teachers

Non-Teaching Substitutes Minimum wage

*Requirements for substitute teaching at FCS include two years of college education. All substitutes must be fingerprinted. If you are interested in substituting, whether for teachers. aides, in our cafeteria, or for our custodians, apply online at: http://www.applitrack.com/caboces/onlineapp/

If you have any questions please contact the school at 585-973-3311.

http://www.applitrack.com/caboces/onlineapp/


FCS Summer Discovery Junction Friendship Central School experienced a successful summer of activities for students, relatives and community members! At times we encountered a great deal of “commotion” happening in and around the building with all of our kiddos participating in activities.

With Mrs. May’s great idea of a tent to overcome some of these obstacles, we managed to serve our community with a wide variety of events the entire summer. Each grade level had something to choose from that would interest all motivated students, including music, art, story hour, summer school programs, field trips, cycling, to a variety of sports.

We are delighted to share that several parents attended activities we provided. We cherish our parent, grandparent and caregiver involvement!

As the school year nears, we anticipate a variety of activities for students to stay engaged and enhance their education! Watch for information on our front sign, website, flyers or Facebook page. Contact Jackie Dent in the Main office with questions.

Child Find

Friendship Central School District offers services for children with disabilities beginning at age 3.

A child may be referred when:

• a health or medical disorder interferes with the development of learning

• a child seems to have difficulty seeing or hearing

• a child appears to have social, emotional or behavioral difficulties that affect his/her ability to learn

• a child seems to have difficulty understanding directions like others that are his/her age

• a child’s speech is not understandable to family or friends

• a child has difficulty with reading, math, or other school subjects

You may access NYS regulations online through Friendship Central School’s homepage.

If you have a child in your care who is experiencing any of these difficulties or other types of difficulties, please feel free to contact:Tom Fadale at (585) 973-3311 Ext 3202.

September 1, 2021

Dear Parent/Guardians:

We are not using any products in our school building, which come under the regulation known as the PesticideNotification Education Law 409-h, however we will be using products to control ants, cockroaches, or any other unwantedinsects. We will use baits, jells, and granular products that contain boric acid and/or disodium octaborate tetahydrate.We may also use growth regulators so that the pests do not mature and breed if they should hatch out from eggs broughtinto the school on food products, containers, or by persons entering the building. Also, it may become necessary to use anaerosol to protect out students and staff from stinging and biting insects, which includes venomous spiders, bees, wasps,and hornets. These emergency applications are necessary, but if needed, will be done by certified pest control applicators.Rodent control will be accomplished by using cultural controls such as regular trash pick up, not leaving food items out toattract pests, and other sanitation methods. We will only use traps as a means of mechanical control because poisons aretoo hazardous to be used in a school setting.Weeding will control unwanted vegetation, or if application of a herbicide should be necessary to control poison ivy orother harmful weeds, it will occur over a long weekend that will nullify any harmful effects associated with the application.Anti-microbial products have been excused from notification law for reasons. Germs, fungi, and molds need to becontrolled for health reasons, and our school will be using them to control disease. This letter is sent to inform you of thedistrict’s plan to use the least toxic approach to pest control, and to outline the steps we are using to control unwantedpests. Our integrated pest management plan is designed to effectively manage pest control and continually monitor thesituation through feedback, monitors, and inspections. We will readjust and update the plan yearly to ensure the safetyand health of all building occupants.

Sincerely,Chad FriesSupervisor of Building, Grounds & Transportation

Pesticide Notice


Every Tuesday and Thursday starting September 13th to November 7th, Friendship will be offering the Heart and Sole program for 6th through 8th grade girls. Give your daughter the opportunity to connect, grow, and thrive. This program establishes lifelong healthy habits and instills critical social-emotional skills at a time when girls need it most! Over the 8-week long program, teams will meet in person 2x a week for 90 minutes. Girls will have their own journal to complete weekly activities and be able to connect with their team and build healthy habits while training for an end-of-season 5K! Parents also have the opportunity to join our Heart and Sole Parent Run Club to run alongside your daughter by running or walking at home and submitting your progress on the FITBIT app which will be provided for you.

If you are interested, contact Miss Murray at 585-973-3311 ext. 3302

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Lucy Brandes Saves the Mural When her art teacher Mrs. Welka informed the class that the class mural was going to be painted over and reassigned after the summer, Lucy was not having it. The mural originally started when Maegan LeFort wanted to draw a sunflower over the door, then DJ Yarbrough got others into it and it culminated into a class mural. The class shared what they wanted to have happen as the driving force behind the mural to unify their creative ideas. The idea became aliens attacking earth and the gnomes defending it. The idea got only partially done and the class stopped making progress, with it being only partially drawn. They dug in their heels leaving it stranded and only partially done. With no guarantees as to who would be taking Art again, Mrs Welka was set to scrap it. Lucy, who had been a major player in helping out, became the person who saved the mural from a can of primer. She came in during the summer and painted. Many saw her at school every day toiling away in the art room. A ride in was easy enough with her parents being Nicole Brandes, the librarian and John Brandes in the IT department. In August, Mrs. Welka was astounded when she arrived at school to set up her room. She found Lucy atop a ladder faithfully painting and beaming at her amazing reveal. She was found hammering out the details. She had done the painting of the mural and added in personal details and symbols to add in her artistic voice.

“I couldn’t have been more surprised or impressed. That was no easy feat. Even though I gave her permission, I completely underestimated the driving force of Lucy.”


Ethan Bast is our new General Music teacher and Director of Choral activities. He recently graduated from Houghton College with a Bachelors degree in Music Education with a concentration in voice. Mr. Bast is very excited to begin the new school year with his first ever teaching job and to begin working with students to help keep the long tradition of singing and making music a part of our students’ lives. He is very enthusiastic about music, loves to sing and play instruments. He enjoys all music styles, from the show tunes of Broadway to classical Arias, Leider, and art songs to classic rock and contemporary pop. Mr. Bast also enjoys being on the stage himself, having performed in Musical theatre ever since he was able to when he was in school himself.

Tim Hall -I graduated from Friendship Central in 1988 and attended Alfred College where I earned my associates degree in Building construction and Masonry. I then married my high school sweetheart Michelle in 1991. I went to work for Friendship Dairies in 1991 and left in March of 2015, after 24 years as a Lead First Class Journeyman Millwright, to pursue a career as an independent Insurance agent in my wife Michelle’s and my insurance office, Schenk & Miles Agency Inc. I started working for FCS in 2019 as a Bus driver and now will be assuming the duties of the recently retired Dale Brown.

My name is Shayne Huver, I received my bachelor of education and master’s degree at St. Bonaventure University. Currently, I am filling a first grade teaching position here at Friendship Central School. Before I decided to become a teacher I enjoyed a successful career as a self-employed hairdresser in Olean, NY. In my free time I like to garden, cook, read, hike, and kayak. I am looking forward to a positive and productive year as a member of the Friendship Eagles!!

My name is Jan Hyatt. I am so pleased to be joining the Friendship School district. I have been teaching for 15 years, most recently at Cuba-Rushford Central where I began teaching Kindergarten before moving to Third Grade. I live in Cuba with my husband Bradley and my two children. My daughter Madison is a senior this year and my son Colston is in ninth grade. We have two dogs named Kya and Hoosier. We enjoy spending time outside and going to

Johanna Florez is a first-time teacher who just graduated from Houghton College. She grew up in Connecticut but is super excited to settle down in western New York. This year she's living in the historical district of Olean, where she spends time cooking, knitting, and listening to music. Her favorite thing about teaching English is finding out what topics excite her students.

Hello! My name is Jennifer Landow. I was born in Akron, N.Y. I am a Veteran of the United States Army. I worked for The Home Depot from 2003-2017. During that time, I began coaching youth sport in Franklinville and found my passion with developing youth. I returned to college in 2017 where I, at JCC and then St. Bonaventure, obtained my Associates degree and then my Bachelor’s in Physical Education. This past spring, I received my NY State Certification in Physical Education. I am working on my Masters at St. Bonaventure in Inclusive Special Education (Childhood and Adolescent). On a personal note, I have two children: Sean age 13 and Kayci age 11. They both attend Franklinville’s Ten Broeck Academy, 8th and 6th grades respectively. I love the outdoors (camping, hunting, fishing) and maintaining my own physical fitness (running/lifting weights). I currently am the Head Coach of the Franklinville PAWS Swim Club, Volunteer for the Olean Varsity Girls Swim Team and Assistant Coach for the Olean (Franklinville/Allegany) Varsity Boys Swim Team. I am very excited to be a part of Friendship Central School and look forward to working the students, faculty and staff.

Nicole Spierling- I am certified in math and technology and have been teaching 15 years. I’ve taught at Cattaraugus-Allegany Boces and Wellsville Central School. However, the last several years have been as a substitute in various local districts. I live in Wellsville and have two grown daughters. I also have two beautiful grandsons that keep me busy. I enjoy camping, hiking and reading a good book.

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My name is Janelle Gaeta. I am the new Elementary Art Teacher. I have lived in Friendship for 12 years with my Husband, Justin and two daughters, Jaedyn and Jessa. I keep myself very busy during the year with my children’s activities and sports. I am also the Yearbook club advisor and Varsity Cheerleading coach here at Friendship. I enjoy glamping during the summer months at our seasonal campsite, where we can swim and listen to bands and just enjoy ourselves. I was a Graphic Designer for many years before pursuing Art Education. I have a true passion for so many areas of art. I am so excited to be able to do something that I love everyday.

Hello! My name is Meredith Anne Lang. I am the middle of three children and the daughter of two teachers, so the profession runs in the family! I am the proud aunt of two nieces. I currently live in Roulette, PA, but I am looking to move to Olean soon. I have lived in the region for most of my life, and I do enjoy living in this beautiful, mountainous area. I enjoy many things outside of my professional life, such as reading, writing, photography, and music. I play the mandolin and banjo, and recently have worked on learning how to sing properly, although you don’t need to ask me to! I also enjoy movies, watching TV, and cooking and baking, as well as spending time outside. I am happy to be part of the Friendship family and look forward to continuing to get to know everyone!

My name is Mrs. Audra Metz and I am the new second grade teacher here at Friendship Central School. I grew up here in Cuba and moved to Florida where I lived for the last 25 years with my husband, Shawn and our two sons, Daniel and Christopher. In Florida, I taught Kindergarten in a charter school and prior to that I was a director at a child development center. We decided to move back to the area to be with family and friends. Last year I was the full-time building substitute, and I got to work with all of the students from pre-k-12th grade. I am grateful for that experience and so excited to start this new journey with my very own class and students. A bit about my education - I graduated from SUNY Brockport with a BS in Psychology and continued my education in Florida at Florida Atlantic University where I graduated with a Masters in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education. It is my personal goal to create a consistent, warm environment where each child will feel safe and confident to learn.

School Tax InformationThe tax bills for the 2021-22 school year will

be mailed by August 31, 2021. Payments can be sent to LuAnn Blocho, Tax Collector, Lockbox, PO Box 183, Warsaw, NY 14569. Why Warsaw? The district banks at Five Star Bank and their processing center is located in Warsaw. By mailing your payment directly to Warsaw your payment will be posted more quickly. If you wish to pay in person you may take your payment to the Cuba Five Star Branch, 41 Water Street, Cuba NY.

The last day to pay taxes without penalty is September 30, 2021. The last day for payment is October 31, 2021. After that day, any unpaid taxes will be returned to Allegany County as delinquent. For questions on delinquent taxes, please contact the Allegany County Treasurer’s Office at 585-268-9289.

If your tax bill does not arrive by September 10, 2021, please contact LuAnn Blocho, tax collector, at 716-376-8386 or [email protected] for a replacement copy. If you have any questions or concerns, the tax collector can be reached at the same number from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.


2021-2022 School Supply List


2021-2022 School Calendar


Friendship Central School46 West Main StreetFriendship, NY 14739

CURRENT RESIDENT

OR LOCAL POSTAL PATRON

FRIENDSHIP CENTRAL SCHOOLBOARD OF EDUCATION

William “Scott” Ritchie-PresidentCraig Plaisted-Vice President

Wendy Blimline James Lewis

Dawn Golden

The five-member Board of Education is elected by the people and serves, without salary, as your representative in policy matters concerning the school district. Elections are held each year on the third Tuesday in May; each Board member serves a term of five years. The Board of Education’s regular meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (except December and May) in the Board Conference Room.Everyone is invited to attend.

The scheduled meeting dates are as follows:

REGULAR MEETING DATES

July 6, 2021 – Re-Organizational Meeting

August 17, 2021September 21, 2021

October 19, 2021November 16, 2021

December 21, 2021 – Meeting Time is 6:00pm

January 18, 2022February 15, 2022

March 15, 2022April 19, 2022

May 17, 2022 – Budget Vote / Board Member Elections – Meeting Time is

6:00pmJune 21, 2022

*Please note that these dates are subject to change due to conflicts.

The Board provides a portion of time at its stated meetings for the public to speak or ask questions. Questions or comments relating to school district policy may be brought to the Board’s attention at this time.

Persons desiring to place items to be discussed on the agenda must notify the Superintendent of Schools at least five working days prior to the board meeting. Agenda for the board meetings are available to the public each Friday prior to the stated meeting. The agendas are available at the Central Office.

Minutes of Board of Education meetings are a matter of public record and may be inspected in the office of the District Clerk.

Tune into one of the following for delay or closing information:

RADIO STATIONS

WLSV – 790 AMWJQZ – 103.5 FMWZKZ – 101.9 FMWOEN – 1360 AMWHDL – 1450 AMWPIG – 95.7 FMWBEN – 930 AM

TV STATIONS

WKBW – Channel 7 WIVB – Channel 4 WGRZ – Channel 2

WEB SITES

www.friendship.wnyric.org

NEWSPAPERS USED FOR NEWS RELEASES:

Olean Times Herald 639 Norton Drive Olean, NY 14760 (716)372-3121

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