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Reminder: August Dates Scheduled for Student Chromebook Distribution (Grades 6-12): In an effort to support continued equitable access to increased learning opportunities, engagement, collaboration, and creativity for all Webster CSD students, the district provides an electronic device for each student in grades 6-12 as part of the Transforming Learning Through Technology student device initiative (approved by Webster CSD’s Board of Education in April 2016).  As part of the district’s Transforming Learning through Technology initiative, student devices are replaced every three years. Since this is the third year of the program, all Webster CSD student devices will be replaced. Students have already turned in their old Chromebooks and chargers.  Students’ new Chromebooks will be available for pick up at Willink Middle School’s cafetorium, ... Program Offers Kindergarteners Opportunity to Ride School Bus and Learn Safety: The wheels on the bus will go ‘round and ‘round August 5-8 as the Webster CSD Transportation Department hosts its annual Strive for Five for School Bus Safety for incoming kindergarteners.   The program, now in its 13th year, provides the youngsters with their first opportunity to take a brief ride on a school bus plus learn school bus safety in a fun format.   To accommodate all of the kindergarteners in the district, families are encouraged to attend on the date assigned to their child’s school: Plank Road South Elementary School, August 5 DeWitt Road and State Road elementary schools, August 6 Klem Road North and Plank Road North elementary schools, August 7 Klem Road South and Schlegel Road elementary schools, August 8 ... Reminder! WCSD New Start Times Effective for 2019-20 School Year: As a reminder, WCSD's new start and end times for all 11 schools begin on Thursday, September 5, the first day of the 2019-20 school year. WCSD's new start and end times are:   7:40 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. 7:50 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Plank Road North Plank Road South Spry Middle School Klem Road North Klem Road South Willink Middle School   DeWitt Road Webster Schroeder High School   Schlegel Road Webster Thomas High School   State Road   ... Register Students Now for Fall Enrollment: The 2019-20 school year begins for students on Thursday, September 5, a date that may seem far away as we enjoy the lazy days of summer. But it will be here before we know it! So it’s important for families of students with incoming kindergarteners or those new to Webster CSD to register their children NOW! Please follow this link to Student Registration for details!   University of Rochester Seeks Webster CSD Families' Participation in Autism Studies: The Cognitive Neurophysiology Lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center is offering Webster CSD families the opportunity to participate in several ongoing studies involving autism spectrum disorder. Overall, U of R researchers are working to understand the brain network differences that might appear in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as compared to children who have not been diagnosed with autism. The U of R’s research will focus on understanding sensory and attentional processes of autism in order to help improve early identification, target remediation to improve outcomes, and to understand the underlying neurophysiology of autism. Potential Webster CSD participants must be children ages 7-17 years who either have been diagnosed with autism spectrum ... District Summer Hours: As of July 1, Webster CSD buildings have begun their summer hours. This means the buildings is open and someone is available to answer any inquiries during these hours.   Summer hours are as follows: All schools, 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Buildings and Grounds, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. District Administrative Offices, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Food Service, 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Transportation, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   These hours will remain in effect throughout the summer. The district buildings will move to regular hours beginning September 1.   Webster CSD Announces Outstanding Graduating Senior Honorees: Webster CSD is pleased to announce that Webster Schroeder High School’s Kasthoori Arujunan and Webster Thomas High School’s Liam Murphy have been honored by the Monroe County Council of School Superintendents (MCCOSS) with the Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Award. Each year, MCCOSS recognizes one senior from each Monroe County high school as outstanding seniors based on exemplary character, leadership, scholarship, and service to their community. All seniors will be honored during the 24 th annual Dr. Michael C. O’Laughlin Outstanding Senior Recognition Dinner on May 22 at the Monroe HS Banquet Center. Webster CSD honoree Kasthoori Arujunan is a senior at Webster Schroeder High School and previously attended Plank Road South Elementary School and Spry ...

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