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Nominate Teacher of Excellence for Oak Tree Award: Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” Each year the Webster Teachers’ Association and the Webster Central PTSA jointly sponsor the Oak Tree recognition award. Teacher recipients exemplify excellence in their field, a commitment to their students, and are leaders in the community. They are the acorns that create thousands of forests.   Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Oak Tree Award. Nominees must meet the following criteria: ·        Currently teaching in a full-time position in Webster CSD ·        Have a minimum of five years teaching experience in Webster CSD · ... Fall Drug Drop-off Day Planned: Webster Health and Education Network: A Drug Free Community Coalition (WHEN:DFCC), the Town of Webster and the Webster Police Department are collaborating on a drug drop-off event on Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, 226 Phillips Road, Webster. Please note that needles, sharps, syringes, and biohazards CANNOT be accepted; only pills, liquids, and ointments WILL be accepted. No appointment is necessary. Registration is not required , but it will allow WHEN:DFCC to email participants a reminder one day in advance of the event. You may register at the link below. The event is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an effort meant to prevent ... District Using PikMyKid App: Webster CSD is using the PikMyKid Application (app) for all grade levels during the 2020-21 school year. Parents/guardians listed on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal have access to their child(ren)'s PikMyKid account. The app allows parents/guardians to complete the required daily health screening for their UPK-12 child(ren) this year. The mandatory health screening needs to be done at home by parents/guardians. During arrival, school staff are able to identify which students have a completed health screening and which students' families have forgotten, allowing school staff then know which children need to be screened before entering their classrooms. Parents/guardians are to also use the convenient app to report absences (for grades UPK-12).  ... Community Invited to Join F.I.R.E.: Families Igniting Racial Equity (F.I.R.E.) is a vibrant, parent-led organization whose mission is to build a racially- and economically-just community. Spearheaded by Webster CSD, the group includes members from throughout our community -- parents, concerned family members, and allies passionate about One Webster!   Meetings for the 2020-21 school year are scheduled to take place virtually 6:30-8:00 p.m. on October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 23, March 16, April 20, May 11, and June 15. To receive the virtual meeting link or for further information on being a part of this growing organization, please contact Terry McCarthy, Webster CSD Director of Humanities, at terrance_mccarthy@webstercsd.org or (585) 216-0080. Together we can help ... Schroeder Pair Among National Merit Semifinalists: Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) have announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 66 th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Webster CSD is pleased to announce that among these honorees are Webster Schroeder High School students Andrew and Thomas. Andrew These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship ® award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. More than 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and more than ... Webster CSD Free Meal Program Continues:   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that its free meal program for schools will continue at no cost to taxpayers until further notice. Beginning Monday, September 14, all Webster CSD students grades UPK-12 may receive free meals, whether they are hybrid learners or 100% remote. Families that planned to complete free and reduced meal applications are still encouraged to do so as the USDA reports that its free for all students program may be discontinued without advance notice. Elementary students (grades UPK-5) participating in the hybrid learning model will receive their grab and go breakfasts and lunches at the end of each school day for the following day. If you do NOT want your elementary ... Parent/Student Portal -- Your Go-to Resource: Webster CSD’s Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal remains parents’ go-to spot for information regarding their student(s).  The district uses this secure, password protected, web-based program to send important emails, phone calls, and texts throughout the year.  In Family Information, parents may request changes to phone numbers and emails used to receive Infinite Campus (IC) messages. Simply edit the new phone number or email in Family Information and save ALL edits. You will then receive a note in your IC process inbox (not your regular email inbox) letting you know whether your requested phone number change has been approved. PLEASE NOTE that changes to existing Parent/Student Portal home addresses must still be made by emailing your school principal ...

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