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Board of Education petitions due April 16Any person interested in running for one of the vacancies on the Holley Board of

Education must submit a petition on or before Monday, April 16. Petitions are available in the Superintendent’s Office or by calling Connie Nenni at 638-6316, ext. 2003. The petition must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the Holley Central School District and filed with Ms. Nenni in the Superintendent’s Office anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any business day through April 16 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 16). The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to three-year terms of office commencing July 1, 2011 to fill the expired terms of Elaine Berg, Kellie Spychalski, and John C. “Jack” Welch.

Look for information on the proposed 2012-2013 School Budget coming soon

A budget newsletter will be mailed to all district residents in early May. In the meantime, please visit www.holleycsd.org/budget for budget

information as it becomes available. The 2012-2013 School Budget Vote is Tuesday, May 15 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Middle School/High School foyer.

ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS Or, clip and mail this card by Friday, April 20 to:

Connie NenniSuperintendent’s OfficeHolley Central School District3800 North Main StreetHolley, New York 14470

______ Yes, I (we) will be attending the Senior Citizen Appreciation Breakfast on May 3.

______ Number attending

______ Yes, I (we) would like transportation to/from the breakfast.

Name(s): ____________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Phone number: _______________________________________

Please join us for our

Seventh Annual Senior Citizen Appreciation Breakfast

Thursday, May 3 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Holley Elementary School CafeteriaHolley Central School District would like to thank you for all you’ve done to support our students and our schools over the years, and all you continue to do.

Transportation is available!

Please let us know when you R.S.V.P. if you need a ride.

R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 20 to Connie Nenni in the Superintendent’s Office at 638-6316, ext. 2003

The School Budget Vote is

Tuesday, May 15 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. In the Middle School/

High School Foyer.

In this issueLabels for Education ..........................p. 2Common Core State Standards ..... p. 3NYS testing for grades 3-8 ..................p. 4MS/HS update .....................................p. 5All County Music Festivals ..................p. 62012-2013 Calendar ...........................p. 7Jump Rope for Heart winners ...........p. 8

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Start clipping and earn free stuff for our school!

Don’t toss that label! It could mean supplies and equipment for

your child’s classroom! The PTSA is participating in the Labels for Education program for Holley School District. For more than 38 years, Labels for Education has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where students, families and members of the community work together for a common goal.

Today, over 60,000 schools and organizations are registered with Labels for Education, benefiting more than 42 million students. Over the years, the program has provided more than $114 million in merchandise to America’s schools!

Here is how you do it:Step 1: ClipClip and save UPCs and beverage caps from participating products. Check out the complete list here.

Step 2: GiveGive the UPCs and beverage caps to Holley Schools by depositing them in the drop boxes located at both schools. When the whole school participates, the points really add up!

Step 3: Earn FREE Stuff for Your School! Holley Schools can redeem Labels for Education points for FREE educational resources! Click here to visit the Merchandise Catalog.

Step 4: Keep Connecting & CollectingBe sure to sign up for My School to get connected with your school community and coordinator. Click here to select your school and start connecting!

The work on the capital project is proceeding very well. The foundation has been poured for the new dining hall (cafeteria) and soon, the steel will be erected providing

us with a frame for the dining hall. That construction is scheduled to be completed by September, which means that we will begin the new school year in our new addition. Once that happens, it will allow for demolition of the old cafeteria and some adjacent areas so that new science, art, and technology classrooms can be constructed in that area. Those of you familiar with the construction industry will know that once construction begins, one thing is dependent upon another. It’s like a domino effect. The new transportation facility is scheduled to be completed by December and the transportation department will most likely move into their new home over the December holiday break. We want to assure you that disruption to our athletic program is being kept to a minimum during construction, and we have been strategically planning for the spring sports season and beyond. If you should have any questions related to athletics during the project, please contact our athletic director, Roxanne Wagner. We will be posting large signs that will point the way to our tennis courts as well as ball fields for everyone’s convenience.

Much work has been done in preparation of the 2012-13 school budget. The administrators have presented budget recommendations to the Board of Education for their consideration in adopting a budget. Please keep in mind that the Board makes all final decisions regarding the budget and nothing is final until the Board declares it so. My reason for saying this is that there are so many variables yet to be determined that will impact our final state aid numbers. Now that the state has adopted its budget, we will have a better idea of our aid picture which will assist us in the development of the budget. There are also matters internal to the district, such as retirements and contract negotiations, which can impact our budget. We go through this every year in hopes that we can discover additional sources of aid that will help to minimize blows to the budget prior to the Board formally adopting it. It is our duty to carefully explore every variable so that when the Board does adopt the budget we can be certain that it is one that is educationally and fiscally sound.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please fee free to contact the district office at 638-6316, ext. 2003.

Message from the SuperintendentCapital Project and school budget updateby Superintendent Robert D’Angelo

Alumni Hall of Fame nominations due April 27The Holley Central School District has an Alumni Hall of Fame to recognize Holley

High School alumni who have achieved distinction at the local, regional, national or international level in any appropriate area of endeavor, such as academics/education, arts, business, media, public/military service, philanthropy or science. Nominees must be graduates of Holley High School of at least 10 years. The nomination form is due to Superintendent Robert D’Angelo by Friday, April 27, 2012. The District Improvement Team will review the applications and make a selection. The honoree will be recognized at the high school awards ceremonies in June, and a plaque will be displayed in the foyer of the Middle School/High School. The Alumni Hall of Fame began with the 2009-10 school year. Recognized alumni include James J. Piedimonte (2010) and Mary Leuze (2011). For an application, visit www.holleycsd.org/HALLOFFAME.

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The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated

by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce.

The standards are informed by the highest, most effective models from states across the country and countries around the world, and provide teachers and parents with a common understanding of what students are expected to learn. Consistent standards will provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live.

These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards: • Are aligned with college and work

expectations;• Are clear, understandable and consistent;• Include rigorous content and application

of knowledge through high-order skills;• Build upon strengths and lessons of

current state standards; • Are informed by other top performing

countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and

• Are evidence-based. The New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) were adopted by the New York State Board of Regents in January 2011 for ELA and literacy and for mathematics. Full implementation of the CCLS will begin with the 2012-13 school year.

Over the course of the 2011-12 school year, Holley Elementary teachers have worked with Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES literacy coach, Janet Hess, and math coach, Victoria Peacock, to “unpack” the CCLS and make instructional connections with the major shifts in the CCLS.

Faculty and staff were placed into grade level teams (PK-Gr. 1, Gr. 2-3, and Gr. 4-6) where they received professional development encompassing the instructional “shifts” under the new CCLS in ELA/literacy and mathematics. Follow-up sessions with the BOCES coaches provided teachers with more time to delve into the CCLS and begin to write lessons to “test drive” in the classroom before full implementation next school year.

Teachers at the Middle School/High School recently spent time working with the CCLS at the Staff Development Day on March 16. The English Department has spent several years with Cheryl Dobbertin, an ELA consultant, thus were able to make a more seamless shift to the CCLS. This department continues to refine their curriculum using a “Staircase of Complexity” model.

The Middle School/High School math department has also worked with Victoria Peacock on math curriculum and learning standards. Teachers of all other disciplines (science, social studies, language, etc.) are learning how the CCLS will directly impact their areas, and how they can best ensure students can tackle “21st Century Skills” and are “College and Career Ready.”

More work with the CCLS is definitely ahead for Pre-K-12 teachers. It is the goal of Holley CSD to provide teachers with ample training and support to best address these instructional changes.

What are the Common Core State Standards? How is the Holley CSD preparing staff for implementation of the Common Core State Standards?

Elementary Principal Regina Yeo (right) in a session with BOCES 2 Literacy Coach Victoria Peacock during one of several sessions in which teachers and administrators worked to connect instruction with the Common Core Learning Standards.

The February Students of the Month were recognized for consistently displaying respect, responsibility and safety: (first row, l-r) Isabella Thom, Madison Schicker, Ryleigh Weader, and Lena Hayes; (second row) Nicolas Mandigo, Abigail Tanis, Brandon Lorenzo, Mikaela Auch, Halle Shepherd, Tyler Jones, Alex Brimacomb, Sara Kingdollar, Lydia Sprague, and Ava Quincey; (third row) Jakob Silpoch, Peyton Sargent, Abrianna Kruger, Alex Lane, Jacob Lutz, Hannah Bailey, Garrett Farrow, Andrew Drechsel, and Madison Lorenzo.

Elementary Students of the Month for February

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Elementary School UPDATEby Regina Yeo, Principal

Greetings from the Elementary School! The weather has turned to spring and children

are outdoors enjoying being with their friends. Unfortunately, this is also a time when some students take the opportunity of being outside with their peers to bully others.

When you walk through the halls at the Elementary School you will see the banners our Safe School Ambassadors made to increase bullying awareness and encourage others to pledge to stop it. Bullying is defined as “one-sided, on purpose and repeated. Bullying is when someone hurts, leaves out, frightens, threatens, or spreads rumors about someone.” It is important to note that bullying involves repeated actions. Often when someone is being mean it is called bullying, but in actuality it is just plain being mean. People are sometimes mean or cruel to others, and it’s important that we stop this behavior before it becomes bullying. We are trying to help children know that being mean, cruel or bullying is not acceptable and we are looking to everyone to make it stop.

The Bully Blocker Pledge that students are taking states:•Iagreetonotbullyotherstudents.•Iwillhelpstudentswhoarebulliedbyspeakingout.

•Iwillincludestudentswhoareleftout.

Children see much more interaction among their peers during the course of their day than adults do. When a child tells an adult about a bullying situation it is called reporting. When a child tells an adult about a situation in order to get someone else in trouble it is called tattling. Instead of jumping to conclusions or making assumptions, take time to get the whole story. Ask questions of your child in a calm, reassuring way and listen to the answers. Ask questions of other people who might be involved, making it clear that your goal is to understand and figure out how to address the problem.

It is up to everyone working together to see real change. Let’s work as a team to help build a generation of Bully Blockers.

Sixth grade honor roll announced for second marking period

Sixth grade students were named to a high honor roll

and honor roll beginning with the second marking period. Core subjects are averaged and students achieve honor roll if the average is 84.5 to 89.4 percent and high honor for 89.5 to 100 percent. Congratulations to the following sixth graders:

High Honor RollLiam Anderson, Emma Appleton, Hannah Bailey, Jesse Beach, Briana Colucci, Matthew DeSimone, Nina DiLella, Brandon Dillenbeck, Jacob Downey, Luca Fahmer, Alassia GianCursio, Ishmael Hamilton, Allison Howard, Andrew Klaver, Ava Kohut, Sierra Kuhn, Samuel Lammes, Alexander Lane, Andrew Moseman, Trisha Nenni, Melanie Norman, Madison Papaj, Michael Passarell, Andrea Payne, Kamryn Penna, Alexis Penna, Melody Purtell, Jacob Richards, Nicholas Schutz, Jessica Sedore, Noah Shipe, Dakota Thompson, Dalton Thurley, Nathan Towne, and Marrisa Yantz.

Sixth Grade Honor Roll Ryan Andrews, Jordan Brooks, Aaron Brown, Douglas Carroll, Diana Castillo, Alexis Gamble, Delihah Grathouse, Bryce Hanat, Khiva Huxhold, Emma Kennedy, Sonya Kordovich, Nicholas Kuhls, Jacob Lutz, Dalton Major, Juan Mendez, Rachel Miconi, Alexis Milazzo, Steven Morgan, Nathan Murphy, Kendra Quill, Corrine Spychalski, Glenn Thrower, Anthony Tomassetti, Jacob Vania, Sierra Verhagen, Angela Weaver, Riley White, Elinor Williams, Mary Williams, and Alexis Younes.

Attentionparentsofstudentsingrades3-8-the State Education Department (SED) made changes to the standardized testing timeline. The new dates are April 17-19 for the ELA test and April 25-27 for the math test.Itisimportantthatstudentsingrades3-8beatschoolonthesedays. They also need to have proper rest the night before and a nutritious breakfast the day of testing.

The test dates for math immediately follow the ELA test dates. Therefore, any student missing the ELA will be hard pressed to make up those tests before launching into the math assessment.

If youareplanningavacationovertheAprilbreakitiscrucialthatyoureturnbeforeMonday,April16,sothatyourchildcanbepresentfortheassessments.

save the dates! Tight timeline for NYS testing in April

In the grand style of the Academy Awards, six randomly selected students who fulfilled the requirements for the Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) program were presented with awards during the Morning Program. Elegantly dressed, Teacher’s Aide Theresa Neale; Teaching Assistants Alexa Downey, Michelle Hatfield, and Carm Miller; Teachers Lisa Hendry and Tanya Pittinaro, and Principal Regina Yeo announced the students in grand style. The following Monday, the winners had the honor of riding in a limousine with Principal Yeo to McDonald’s in Brockport where they enjoyed lunch. The winners were (l-r) Nicole Ramsey, fifth grade; Andrew Thomas, first grade; Isabelle Thom, kindergarten; Cora Bennage, second grade; Brandi Heffernan, third grade; Cody Tanis, fourth grade; and Jacob Richards, sixth grade.

And the award goes to…

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Middle School/High School UPDATEby Susan Cory, Principal

It is so nice to be enjoying the great weather that we are having

so early this year, but it sometimes makes it more difficult for students to concentrate on what is happening inside the classroom.

Just a reminder that attendance is taken every period and that teachers are expected to provide sound instruction until the last day of the school year. With seventh and eighth grade assessments at the end of this month, and June Regents exams just around the corner, we value all instructional time. The school does not support “skip days” by any class or group. We certainly appreciate your support in continuing to make sure your child has regular attendance.

Also with the warm weather comes the question of “What should I wear to school today?” The dress code policy states that… A student’s dress, grooming and appearance shall: • Be safe, appropriate and not disrupt

or interfere with the educational process.

• Recognize that extremely brief garments are not appropriate.

• Include appropriate footwear at all times; soft soled slippers are not appropriate.

• Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, and libelous or denigrate others because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability (including sexual innuendos).

• Not promote and/or endorse products or services not permitted to minors including: the use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent or gang related activities (including pictures of weapons).

• Not include hats or hoods.• Not include bandanas worn in any

fashion.• Not contain any adornment such

as chain or spikes that could be perceived of or used as a weapon.

• Not include jewelry in physical education classes, in athletic programs, or in technology or science labs for safety reasons.

• Outdoor jackets should not be worn indoors. Blankets are also not to be carried and worn as a covering.

• Backpacks and purses must be of a reasonable size and fit within the “test” box.

Please remember that the MS/HS building is air conditioned.

Assessmentreminders:

The seventh and eighth grade ELA assessment is April 17, 18 and 19. The seventh and eighth grade math assessment is April 25, 26, and 27.We will begin testing at around 8 a.m. each day. Breakfast will be provided for all seventh and eighth grade students on assessment days. Regular classes will resume after the testing is done each day.

Eighth graders also have the performance portion of the NYS science assessment to take throughout the school day on May 23 and the written portion on June 4.

All seventh and eighth grade students need to take all assessments. Please try to avoid these dates when scheduling appointments. Encouraging an early bedtime on these days will also help your child to be the most successful he or she can be on these assessments.

Look for the June Regents exam schedule on the district website soon. We have no flexibility in scheduling Regents exams, so please check carefully before starting an early summer vacation or scheduling an appointment. Students who miss the exam in June will not be able to retake it until August (and not all exams will be given in August). If you have questions about the exams your child needs to take, feel free to contact his or her counselor.

This year is flying by. As always the school and parents working together improves the chance of success for all of our students. If there is ever anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact anyone at the school.

Happy spring!

by Kristina Mack, School Counselor

Junior newsJuniors should be taking the SAT and/or ACT before the end of this school year. Please make sure you sign up in time. You can sign up online at www.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org. Please pay attention to the deadlines. You don’t want to have to pay extra money to sign up late!

Senior news Keep an eye out for newscholarshipsboth in the counseling office and at www. holleycsd.org/scholarships. This time of year, new scholarships are added weekly. Students planning to apply to four-yearcolleges will need to complete their applications ASAP. Those students planning to attend two-yearcolleges should be making appointments to take placement tests and meet with advisors if they have applied and been accepted already.

The FAFSA is now available at www. fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA is the source of all federal and state aid, loans, and work-study programs. This form must be filled out online and submitted to the colleges by or preferably before their due dates in order to be eligible for these programs. Please see below for further information.

SUNY Statewide Student Financial Aid DaysSUNY’s Statewide Student Financial Aid Days are offered as a service to all prospective college students and their families. The programs are designed to answer questions and provide assistance regarding the financial aid application, types of aid available, and the award process. Thirty-five programs across New York State will be offered. Many campuses will provide hands-on assistance from SUNY financial aid professionals in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for all financial aid, including New York State assistance. Web access to complete the online FAFSA will be offered on some campuses. Visit: www.suny.edu/student/event_listing/index.cfm for the participating colleges dates and times or see Ms. Mack in the counseling office for a copy.

HESC’s (Higher Education Services Corporation) special FAFSA Assistance Hotline, 1-800-808-1790, offers LIVE help for students and their parents on TuesdaysandThursdaysfrom 12-5 p.m. until February28. If you have ANY questions regarding the FAFSA call the hotline listed above, or email www. FAFSAhelp@hesc.org (hard copies are available in the counseling office).

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February and March are important months for student musicians and their teachers. That is when the All

County Music Festivals are held during which select students from all five districts in Orleans County can learn from a guest conductor and perform together in a combined concert. The first All County Festival was held February 3 and 4 at Lyndonville School District with students from elementary band, middle school chorus, and high school band. The second festival took place March 2 and 3 at Medina High School with students from elementary chorus, middle school band, and high school chorus.

In order to participate, students are selected by their music teachers based on musical achievement, effort, and attitude. They work on general music selections then rehearse with a guest conductor for about seven hours to perfect their performance. The guest conductors have a musical background and come from either a school district or college music program. The event is organized by the Orleans County Music Educators Association, a volunteer organization consisting of all music teachers in each of the Orleans County school districts.

Congratulations to Holley’s All County Music Festival participants

Elementary All County Band(Front, l-r) Andrew Moseman, Alexis Younes, Emily Bibby, Melody Purtell, Alexis Penna, and Nina DiLella; (back) Dalton Thurley, Steven Morgan, Ethan Bibby, Matthew Skehan, Elijah Bibby, and Joel Moore.

Middle School All County Chorus(Front, l-r) Makenzie Ferranti, Amber Sauls, Makenzie Hendrickson, and Alice McAllister; (middle) Jake DeSimone, Brianna Hecht, Melanie Wolf, Melissa Gates, and PJ Duffy; (back) William Harrington, James Skehan, Flint DiLella, Adam Stetzel, and Thomas Kelly. Not pictured: Claudia Dreschel, Alicia Lutes, and Madison Pritchard.

Middle School All County Band(Front, l-r) James Skehan, Madeline Rowley, and Heather Ramsey; (middle) Nicholas Passarell; (back) Salina Merriam, Meghan Clark, Flint DiLella, Anna Brasted, Megan Hatfield, Nikki Siplo, Braden Clark, Alexander Mounts, and Gillian Gallets.

High School All County Chorus(Front, l-r) Ben Rowley, Richie Spence, Rachael Spychalski, Andrew Heath, Pat Stetzel, and Camron Quaranto; (middle) Bailey Flint, Elenna Bibby, Sierra Mendes, Allyson Shoap, Mary Elliott, Melissa Qualey, and Jen Hendel; (back) Aaron Schutz, Isaac Miller, Nicole Blackburn, Brianna Blackburn, Emily Kordovich, and Alyssa Lasch. Not pictured: Katie Wolfe.

High School All County Band(L-r) Steven Johnson, Dustin Hendrickson, Josh Hatfield, Jessica Shenck, Sierra Mendes, Samantha Korber, Andrew Heath, Rachel Penders, Alyssa Lasch, Emily Kordovich, and Isaac Miller.

Elementary All County Chorus(Front, l-r) Nina DiLella, Khiva Huxhold, Abrianna Kruger, and Hannah Fichter (back) Dalton Thurley, Briana Colucci, Alexis Penna, and Matthew DeSimone.

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Holley Central School District 2012-2013 School Calendar

The Holley Board of Education approved the 2012-2013 school calendar at its March 19 meeting. Parents are encouraged to review the calendar before scheduling family vacations

and appointments. The district recognizes the importance of vacations to families and thus provides several recesses throughout the school year. When students are absent from school due to extended family vacations, important instructional time is lost and may be difficult to make up. Therefore, the district discourages vacations that would cause children to be absent from school. Take time to plan vacations with your child’s academic development in mind.

 

September9/4 Staff Development (no school for students)9/5 FirstDayofSchoolOctober10/8 Columbus Day (no school)November11/6 Staff Development (no school for students)11/12 Veterans' Day (no school)11/21-23 Thanksgiving Recess (no school)December12/24-31 Holiday Recess (no school)January1/1 Holiday Recess (no school)1/11 Staff Development (MS/HS dismissed at 10:33 a.m.; ES @ 11:33 a.m.) 1/21 MLK Day (no school)1/22-25 Regents ExamsFebruary2/18-22 Mid-Winter Recess (no school)March3/29 Good Friday (no school)April4/1-5 Spring Recess (no school)4/26 Staff Development (no school for students)May5/27 Memorial Day (no school)June6/14 Elementary Work Day (no school for elementary students)6/12-20 Regents Exams6/20 Elementary students dismissed at 11:33 a.m.6/21 Rating day (no school for students) LAST DAY FOR STAFF6/22 HS Graduation 10 a.m.TotalDaysTeachers: 184 Students: Elementary: 183 MS/HS: 184

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Congratulations, seniors!

Congratulations to the following seniors on receiving college acceptance letters. Seniors are encouraged to provide copies of their letters to their school counselor and their names will be published in Dimension.

Nohely CastilloRoberts Wesleyan College

Mikayla DibelkaSUNY FredoniaSUNY Geneseo

Courtney DrakeMonroe Community College

Timothy GalletsRochester Institute of TechnologySyracuse UniversityUniversity at Buffalo

Elizabeth HarderMonroe Community College

Sam MauroAlfred UniversityClarkson UniversityGenesee Community College

Taylor ZonaSt. John Fisher College

Our District’s Mission

We, the students, parents, staff, and community

of the Holley Central School District, will work together to provide the opportunity and means for all students to acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to become responsible and productive citizens in a diverse and changing society. The ideal is to instill a passion for

lifelong learning.

Superintendent of SchoolsRobert C. D'Angelo

Board of EducationJohn Heise, PresidentBrenda Swanger, Vice PresidentElaine BergSalvatore De Luca, Jr.Norman KnightDorothy MorganRobin SilvisKellie SpychalskiJohn C. Welch, Jr.

Holley Dimension is produced with the assistance of the Communication and Technology Services (CaTS) Department at Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES.

Editor: Grace Griffee, 585-349-9072, ggriffee@monroe2boces.org

Photography: Grace Griffee

Layout & Design: Lisa Mott

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The Jump Rope for Heart event held in February raised $6,476.23! Over

the past 27 years, Holley has raised, as a community, over $220,000 for the American Heart Association’s programs and research. Many thanks go to the 110 jumpers, 38 parent and staff volunteers, and to former NFL player Tony Collins for helping to motivate Holley students to participate in this worthy cause.

The individual winners were:FirstPlace

Kendra Quill with $585 (Mary Kelly’s Class)SecondPlace

Callie Updike with $321.03 (Loretta Giarrizzo’s Class)

ThirdPlaceCasey Onisk with $245

(John Trupo’s Class)FourthPlace

Lily Bartlett with $201.75 ( Katie Trupo’s Class)

FifthPlace Ryan SanFilippo with $190

(BethAnn Sanford’s Class)

The winning team was number 18, from Mary Kelly’s and Melanie Montague’s classes, with $730. Team members were: Crystal Cabic, Diana Castillo, Brandon Gardner, Emma Kennedy, Kendra Quill, and Corrine Spychalski. Mrs. Kelly’s class was the class that raised the most money ($674). They will receive a “free” physical education class with the games of their choice.

The students who raised the most money for this year’s Jump Rope for Heart are: (front, l-r) Casey Onisk, Callie Updike, Lily Bartlett, and Ryan SanFilippo; (back) Brandon Gardner, Emma Kennedy, Kendra Quill, Diana Castillo, and Corrine Spychalski. Not shown, Crystal Cabic.

Jump Rope for Heart results are in!

April20124 Story Hour, “Easter” –10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library

5 ES Report Cards Sent Home MS/HS Report Cards Mailed Home

6 NO SCHOOL Good Friday SAT Registration Deadline

9–13 NO SCHOOL Spring Recess Spring Art Fest – 12-1 p.m., Registration Required, Community Free Library

10 Excel Basic Computer Class – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Registration Required, Community Free Library

11 Special Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., ES Cafeteria Story Hour, “@ your Library” – 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m., Community Free Library

14 ACT

17-19 NYS Grades 3-8 ELA Testing

17 Publisher Basic Computer Class – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Registration Required, Community Free Library

18 PTSA Meeting, 5:30 p.m., ES Library Story Hour, “Rain” – 10:30 a.m., Community Free Library

19-22 MS/HS Band & Chorus Trip to Annapolis, MD

19 Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences – evening hours

20 HALF DAY FOR K-6 Parent-Teacher Conferences

24 Mail Merge Computer Class – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Registration Required, Community Free Library

25-27 NYS Grades 3-8 Math Testing

25 Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., Board Room Story Hour, “Berenstain Bears” – 10:30-11:30 a.m., Community Free Library