The third grade has been working with clay and recently completed clay plate projects they will be bringing home this week. These beautiful plates are food-safe and can be placed in the microwave or oven. Ms. Stieve does recommend hand washing but hopes her students and families enjoy the incredibly useful works of art! This is National Youth Art Month!
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The goal is to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better. The date being the 21st day of the 3rd month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Throughout the week, the Inclusive Youth Leadership Club has been sponsoring awareness activities which culminate in recognizing World Down Syndrome Day on Friday, March 21st. Wayland-Cohocton students and staff alike are encouraged to wear yellow and blue, or crazy socks to recognize the day. Want to know more, go to: World Down Syndrome #WorldDownSyndromeDay
Here are some interesting facts being shared daily at announcements in the Elementary School this week:
People with Down Syndrome can go to regular schools, make friends, enjoy life, and get jobs when they are older.
How does Down Syndrome occur? Most people have a total of 46 chromosomes, but those with Down Syndrome have an extra chromosome, bringing the total to 47.
What is a chromosome? Chromosomes determine your physical traits, such as eye color and hair color.
Down Syndrome was named after Dr. John Langdon Down, who wrote a paper about it nearly 160 years ago!
More than 400,000 people are living with Down Syndrome in the United States.
Save the date for these upcoming family events sponsored by the Cohocton Sports Booster Club!
The WCCS Kids' Night Out scheduled for Saturday, March 15th will be held as expected from 4-8 pm. We look forward to seeing you!
CLARIFICATION: School is cancelled for both the Cohocton and Wayland campuses today, Friday, March 14th
Due to a mechanical issue with the boiler system at Wayland-Cohocton, school is closed today, Friday, March 14. No staff or students should report.
Don’t forget about Kids’ Night Out on Saturday, March 15th from 4 to 8 pm. There are a number of fun activities, movies, swimming and concessions available. If you would like for your child(ren) to attend but find the cost of the event a concern, or if you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Gibbs (bgibbs@wccsk12.org) or Mrs. Owens (cowens@wccsk12.org) on Friday, March 14th.
Congratulations to the Wayland-Cohocton Elementary PageTurners teams! Team #1 took First Place and will be advancing to the regional competition. Team #2 earned Second Place! We are so proud of both ofa the teams! Keep reading! PageTurners members read from a list of selected books and then participate in a quiz-format competition about those books!
A reminder for families whose students are going to attend Kids’ Night Out (Grades 1-6): Please return the permission form to your child’s homeroom teacher or the office.The form was handed out in school by your child’s homeroom teacher and is due by Friday, March 7th. The organizers will try to group kids according to age and grade for planned activities and games. Groups will change every 60 minutes in the pool. (Please send a towel, suit and a bag for wet clothing with your child.)
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: All children must be checked in and marked for their safety at the beginning of the night. Drop off will be at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) entrance. In order to keep children safe and to have accountability, the adult dropping off and picking the child up must be the same person. Children should be picked up by 8 pm at the PAC entrance.
Please bring payment at the time of the event. If the cost of the event is a concern, please reach out to Mrs. Gibbs or Mrs. Owens at the email addresses above. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Gibbs (bgibbs@wccsk12.org) or Mrs. Owens (cowens@wccsk12.org).
NOTICE: We are not responsible for lost or damaged items including cell phones. Please consider having your child keep their phone at home. We have access to phones and will contact you if any issues or emergencies arise. If there are discipline concerns, children will be removed from all activities and parents will be asked to pick up their child. A refund will not be issued.
Everyone, students and adult community members alike, are invited to the Wayland-Cohocton College, Career and Military Fair on Wednesday, March 5th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Please join us for some family fun!
We hope you will join Wayland-Cohocton Elementary School in Celebrating Read Across America Spirit Week, March 3rd - 7th. We have some great activities planned!
Are you a senior citizen who would like to know more about Wayland-Cohocton programs and activities? The District will be hosting regular informal meetings and information sessions throughout the year at local libraries during the daytime hours. Bring your questions, or listen to information that will be presented by various individuals. Using technology, knowing where to find news and events, accessing programs and services and hearing stories about the great learning going on at Wayland-Cohocton! No sign-ups required! Just show up with your curiosity! The gathering will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 10:15 a.m. at the EJ Cottrell Memorial Library. Please join us.
Join us for the Wayland-Cohocton hiring opportunity on Wednesday!
Celebrate the 100th day of school with Wayland-Cohocton Elementary School next week on Friday, Februry 14th!
WCCS Update: Due to persisting weather conditions, WCCS is closed for today, Thursday, February 6th.
Due to current weather conditions, Wayland-Cohocton is on a two-hour delay for today, Thursday, February 6th. The district will update families if there are any additional changes.
If you didn’t see this advertisement in the PennySaver, please read through the attached image and take the steps to register your children on the census form. The census form helps the district plan for future student enrollment and needs in the areas of transportation, financial planning and staffing requirements. Go to this link for the census form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJNpn_Ltagy9VeGsvFlqeYFr285oaZxxet7IdfiwZTMp3uMg/viewform
WCCS Reminder: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, is an early dismissal day for all students.
Join WC for a district-wide Spirit Week! It is time to celebrate kindness!
