Summer Learning Camp: Campers engaged in a maker activity to design and build simple machines during STEAM.
Our Summer Learning Camp is in full swing, so we figured we’d share some of the cool things campers have been doing these past couple of weeks!
Kristen Hess of Attica Partners for Ag came in and did a lesson with our campers on the different layers of the Earth. Campers got to make their own edible replicas of the Earth’s crust, then eat it as a snack!
So many fantastic things going on this morning at our Summer Learning Camp!
Each day, campers receive an hour of math instruction, an hour of English language arts instruction and an hour of some other enriching activity such as working on a STEAM project, going on a trip to the library or taking a swim lesson.
Today, we welcomed Mr. John and Ms. Jackie from the Buffalo Zoo’s Zoomobile Program, who brought a hands-on learning experience to our District Auditorium.
Campers learned about animal habitats across each of the 7 continents and some of the fascinating creatures that inhabit them! Mr. John and Ms. Jackie brought an elephant tooth, a wolf pelt, a giant squid beak and a whole bunch of other cool animal artifacts for our campers to look at and touch as well as a few live animals for campers to see up close.
So cool!
For anyone interested in taking a closer look at some of the animals and artifacts our campers were able to check out, head on over to our YouTube channel at the link below for a quick video from this morning's visit.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ZnCj0eSsQ
Heads up, Devils Nation - our summer newsletter will be delivered to you in this weekend’s edition of the Attica Penny Saver.
You can also read it on our website at the link below.
Link: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2319/ACSD/4606302/Attica_summer_2024_newsletter.pdf
Attention parents of students going into grades 7th through 12th this Fall, Family ID will be open on Friday, July 19 to sign up for all fall sports modified, JV and Varsity. Students must have an updated physical on file with the school nurse to participate. Varsity football's first day is August 19 from 4-8pm. Due to numbers, we will not have a JV football team this year, instead 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will be able to participate on a modified A team or modified B football team. 9th graders are only allowed to participate at the modified A level or varsity. The modified football teams will start on August 26, 6-8pm. JV and Varsity soccer, cross country, cheer, and volleyball will start on August 26. Girls soccer will practice from 7-9am, boys soccer will practice from 8:30-10:30am, varsity cheer will practice 8-10:30am, JV cheer will practice 3-5pm, JV and varsity volleyball will practice 3:30-5:30 and Cross Country will practice 3:30-5 at Genesee County Park main entrance. Modified soccer and modified volleyball will start September 4, 3:30-5:30.
Some important sports dates for you, Devils Nation.
REMINDER: Some of our families MAY qualify for summer EBT, a new program that provides low-income families with food benefits to help cover the cost of groceries when school is out of session.
Families with eligible school-age children will receive $120 in Summer EBT food benefits per child in 2024. The benefits can be used just like SNAP benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other SNAP-authorized retailers.
Use the link below or scan the QR code in the accompanying image with the camera app on your smartphone to learn more about this program, see if your household qualifies and submit an application.
Link: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/
Few shots from our graduation ceremony yesterday.
One last giant congratulations to our Class of 2024 - you did it!
We can’t wait to see where life takes you next.
Full album over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.978941330686071
Programs are printed, flowers are arranged, chairs are lined up, sign is programmed - nothing left to do now but GRADUATE.
We’ll see you in t-minus 1 hour in our Performing Arts Center, 3338 East Main Street Rd., Attica, for our Class of 2024 Commencement!
Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Livestream on ‘The Attica Stream Team’ Facebook page will begin about 6:45 p.m. at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070534411251
A belated congratulations to our final students of the month of the 2023-24 school year who were recognized at our June 13 Board of Education meeting!
PLEASE SHARE: Calling all interested families! This coming school year, Attica students and families will have the opportunity to showcase their locally-grown produce and locally-made goods on our Mobile Farm Stand!
If you’re interested in being a guest seller, contact your student’s building principal for more information:
• Elementary School Principal Sherry Bennett: sbennett@atticacsd.org or (585) 591-0400, ext. 2236.
• Middle School Principal Paul Clark: pclark2@atticacsd.org or (585) 591-0400, ext. 1500.
• High School Principal Josh Audsley: jaudsley@atticacsd.org or (585) 591-0400, ext. 1109.
Almost forgot to share these photos!
Earlier this month, our sixth graders took a field trip to the Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve in Blasdell.
The students had a great time, searching for different types of fossils and were even able to take the fossils home with them. Each class had a guide and went to 4 different stations to learn about different fossils that would be discovered there.
(Photos courtesy of Allison Cali)
Our third graders headed to the Rochester Museum and Science Center earlier this month for a field trip.
“The students had a fun-filled day exploring the museum, participating in the interactive exhibits, and observing a star show in the planetarium,” said 3rd Grade Teacher Cheryl Allein.
Looks like fun!
(Photos courtesy of Cheryl Allein)
Our Class of 2024 is graduating TOMORROW. Can you believe it? Neither can we.
If you can’t make it to your senior’s special day in person, we’ve got a livestream ready to go!
Our graduation ceremony begins Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in our Performing Arts Center, 3338 East Main Street Rd., Attica.
We’ll be livestreaming the ceremony on ‘The Attica Stream Team’ Facebook page beginning around 6:45 p.m.
Use the link below to access the Stream Team Facebook page.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070534411251
Not a bad last day for our middle schoolers!
(Photos courtesy of Paul Clark)
The Attica Lions Club has named Matt Struzik as its Citizen of the Year for 2024!
Struzik, an English teacher at Attica High School, was presented with the award at the Lions’ June 15 meeting.
Outgoing Lions Club President Jeff Peters nominated Struzik for the award, citing his unsurpassed dedication to those in need which “often goes unnoticed by the general public” and especially his work as advisor of the We Care Club in the high school.
“The club provides on average, 40 families in the Attica area a Thanksgiving meal. They provide non-perishable items as well as gift cards to Tops for turkeys so that families can have a fulfilling Thanksgiving - something that might not be available if it were not for him,” said Peters. “In addition to this, Matt and his club also spearhead a Christmas drive for children who are less fortunate. On average, they help about 45 families and 125 children, from infants to 18, each Christmas. Their busiest year, they helped 148 children.”
This marks the second straight year one of our Attica faculty members has been recognized as Citizen of the Year by the Lions Club after Becki Peters received the honor in 2023.
Hard NOT to be Blue Devils proud when you work with colleagues like these!
Congratulations, Mr. Struzik!
(Photo courtesy of Becki Peters)
We had a perfectly nice and normal assembly planned this morning on our kiddos’ last day of school - a little fresh air, a little dancing, a little 90s nostalgia.
Turns out our elementary school teachers and staff had other ideas.
Click on the link below to check it out!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcbddfL1J_4
If you’re wondering why Mrs. Wiatrowski is wearing an inflatable giraffe costume and high kneeing through a row of hula hoops, you’re probably not alone.
Rest assured we’ll have answers for you later today.
Stay tuned…
Our fifth graders and members of local law enforcement agencies assembled on the turf of Alumni Field this morning for their annual Cops vs Kids Kickball game!
It was a hard fought game, but in the end members of law enforcement defended their title against our fifth graders.
Many thanks to the Attica Police Department, New York State Police, Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for participating in today’s game - you made our kids’ day!
(Photos courtesy of Julie Daley)
Fun morning down on Prospect Street at Attica Elementary’s annual Field Day celebrations!
Rotating through different stations manned by teachers and staff, students competed in hula hoop musical chairs, wacky relay races and everything in between!
Full photo album over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.976014950978709
