Frozen JR. (Snow) Storms onto Willink Stage:
The musical phenomenon Disney's Frozen JR. will (snow) storm onto the Willink Middle School stage this January 31 and February 1.
Disney’s Frozen JR. is a story of love and acceptance that expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna (played by Katie McVeigh) and Elsa (portrayed by Leianna Van Schaffel) of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Joining them on their magical adventure are Kristoff (Molly Sweeney), Olaf (Anna Carr), and Sven (Ellie Brown).
The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
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Dates Set for Kindergarten Registration:
Parents of incoming kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year, Kindergarten Parent Orientation and Registration Night is Monday, January 27 , 6:00-7:00 p.m. at your student’s school. This is the first opportunity to register your child for kindergarten. Take all of your paperwork with you to this meeting. Additionally, have your calendar ready to sign-up for kindergarten screening.
Walk-in registration is January 28-31 . If you are unable to attend the orientation meeting, register on these days at your child’s school during school hours. Take all of your paperwork with you. Additionally, have your calendar ready to sign-up for kindergarten screening.
For kindergarten registration after these dates, please contact Student Registration ...
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WHEN: DFCC Awarded $625K Grant to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Webster:
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently announced an additional round of 42 new grants for its Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program , bringing the number of total grants to more than 700 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. Among the 42 additional recipients is the Webster Health & Education Network: a Drug Free Community Coalition (WHEN: DFCC), one of only two second round grant recipients in New York State. The 42 additional grants announced in December 2019, combined with the 150 new grants announced in October 2019, represent a total Federal investment of approximately $24 million to new community coalitions alone in FY 2019.
WHEN:DFCC will receive $625,000 over the next five years in DFC grant funds to involve and engage its local community ...
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Chicago Brings Red Hot Jazz to Schroeder Stage:
The stage at 875 Ridge Road will become Chicago in the jazz hot, roaring 1920s as Webster Schroeder Musicals brings the high school version of this Broadway classic to life for four shows, February 6-8.
Set in the Windy City, Chicago (High School Edition) tells the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma Kelly (played by Ava Massaro) is serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie Hart (portrayed by Maggie Nagar) has been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband, Amos (played by Luke Stowell), with. Not one to rest on her laurels, Velma enlists the help of prison matron Mama Morton (Bridget McNamara) ...
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WCSD Seeks 2020-2021 Budget Advisory Committee Members:
If you have always wanted to learn more about the district budgeting process, please plan on volunteering as a member of the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. This important advisory committee assists the district by providing the unique perspective of parents, business owners, and community members on our budget communication and process.
There will be four meeting times between January and April 2020 and each meeting will be one hour long.
Meetings are scheduled for:
Thursday, January 23
Thursday, February ...
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Nominate an Exemplary Teacher for the Oak Tree Award:
Each year the Webster Teachers Association (WTA) and Webster Central PTSA jointly sponsor the Oak Tree Award. This annual recognition is designed to acknowledge teacher excellence in Webster Central schools at both the elementary and secondary levels. Any Webster resident or district employee, from current or former students, students’ parents, to teaching or administrative colleagues, may nominate teachers for the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year, Oak Tree Awards.
Teacher recipients exemplify excellence in their field, a commitment to their students, and are leaders in the community. Nominees must: currently teach in a full-time position in Webster CSD; have a minimum of five years teaching experience in Webster CSD; plan to continue to teach ...
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Families Encouraged to Prepare Should Weather Lead to School Closings, Cancellations:
While some will want snow days (students) and others will not (parents), it’s important that we are all prepared in the event that Webster CSD needs to close school for the day or send students home early. Please make a plan and discuss it with your child.
Should the weather necessitate school closings and cancellations, Webster CSD families will be notified via the district’s automated calling system, Infinite Campus’ Student and Parent Portal. Parents can modify how they get this information (text, phone call, email) through the Contact Preference tab on the portal.
An even faster way to get this news is to follow district social media: Facebook.com/WebsterCentralSchools, Twitter @wcsdproud, and superintendent’s Twitter @superwebstercsd, ...
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WCSD Announces NEW Graduation Dates/Times for Class of 2020:
Webster CSD would like to share an important change with all senior families regarding graduation ceremonies for Webster Schroeder and Webster Thomas high schools. While the location remains the same for both high schools’ graduations (Rochester Institute of Technology’s Gordon Field House), the previously scheduled graduation date of Sunday, June 28, 2020, HAS BEEN CHANGED. The following change will take effect this school year, beginning with the Class of 2020:
Thursday, June 18, 7:00 p.m., Rochester Institute of Technology - Webster Thomas High School Ceremony
Friday, June 19, 7:00 p.m. , Rochester Institute of Technology - Webster Schroeder High School Ceremony
Thank you in advance for your patience as we navigate this change together. Should ...
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F.I.R.E. Meeting Dates Set; Community Invited to Join:
Families Igniting Racial Equity (F.I.R.E.) began last spring with the goal to spread racial equity throughout our One Webster community. They look forward to continuing the great work that they have undertaken and welcome others to join!
Their meeting schedule for the remainder of the school year is 6:30-8:00 p.m.:
Monday, February 3 in the multi-purpose room of the Webster Recreation Center at Chiyoda Drive.
Monday, March 2; location TBD.
Monday, March 30 in the multi-purpose room of the Webster Recreation Center at Chiyoda Drive.
Monday, May 4; location TBD.
Monday, June 15 in the multi-purpose room of the Webster Recreation Center at Chiyoda Drive.
Save the dates!
For further information about F.I.R.E., please email wcsdequity@webstercsd.org .
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