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
And that's a WRAP on our senior spotlights!
Thank you for following along with us these past couple of weeks!
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Earlier this week, our sixth graders participated in a simulation activity designed to mimic the experience of traders and merchants who operated along the Silk Road, the ancient Eurasian trade network.
Tuesday afternoon, four Middle School classrooms became four key cities along the Silk Road while students were assigned the roles of traveling merchants and shopkeepers and all tasked with the goal of making beneficial trades and accumulating wealth.
Traveling from city to city in caravans, students had to be on the lookout for roving bandits, portrayed with enthusiastic aplomb by staff members, who might steal their precious trade goods.
And when crossing the Mediterranean from Rome to Antioch, students tried their best to steer clear of storms, i.e. other staff members armed with spray bottles.
This was a great way for our sixth graders to wrap up their study of ancient civilizations throughout this school year and gain a better, firsthand understanding of the impact the Silk Road played on human history!
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Happy Juneteenth, Attica!
It’s berry season in Attica and our food service staff are ALREADY working hard to prepare for next year!
Yesterday, we spotted them prepping and freezing strawberries from Brown’s Berry Patch for students to enjoy in the fall!
(Photos courtesy of Alicia Spoth)
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Oh, and did we mention that before they wowed at the Red Wings game our 5th/6th grade chorus ALSO took second place at the Darien Lake Music Festival?
It’s true!
Competing against 6 other schools, our students scored a 97.3 to take the second place spot.
And what better way to celebrate a second place finish than with a day of fried foods and roller coasters?!
Head on over to our Facebook page at the link below for a full photo album from students' trip!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.972122314701306
(Photos courtesy of Julie Daley)
We're super proud of our 5th and 6th grade chorus members who kicked off the Rochester Red Wings’ June 12 game against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders with the singing of the National Anthem!
“They received a lot of compliments on what a great job they did,” said Chorus Director Mrs. Julie Daley. “We’re so proud of them!”
Check out the video of our chorus’s performance and a photo album of their trip to Innovative Field in Rochester at the links below.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rewcooZ-p8g
Photo album link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.972109288035942
Today’s heat had nothing on our fifth and sixth graders who took to the turf for their annual track and field meet!
A special shout out to our champions, Mr. Adam Landphair’s 5th grade class and Mrs. Ryanne Glowney’s 6th grade class!
Full photo album over on our Facebook page at the link below.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.971659854747552
Flag Day festivities were abundant Friday at Attica Elementary!
We tagged along for our elementary schoolers’ annual parade around the block.
Then, after their parade, students assembled on the front lawn for a Flag Day ceremony where they thanked local veterans, recognized Attica seniors Katherine Ewert and Matthew Kingswell, both of whom will enlist in the U.S. Navy after graduation, shared what the American flag means to them and sang a few patriotic songs.
Not a bad morning if you ask us!
Check out videos of the parade and assembly and a photo album of the day’s festivities at the links below.
Parade video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_-316WGT9c
Assembly video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_s-4ohOcGo
Photo album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=100057106403663&set=a.971573798089491
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Mr. Thane Wright, a longtime member of our Board of Education, was recently nominated for and awarded the 2024 Award of Excellence from Western New York Educational Service Council!
This award is given to those that continue to make a difference for students, going above and beyond for the district and creating better educational experiences for kids.
Congratulations, Mr. Wright!
(Photo Courtesy of Tony Day of WNYESC)
Our very own Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, Meaghan Matuszak, who was presented with the Joan Colvin Starfish Award by the Association of School Business Officials at its 2024 Education Summit & Expo!
The Joan Colvin Starfish Award is named for past ASBO president Dr. Joan Colvin and is given annually in recognition of a school business official who has “made a difference” in the lives of students, displayed dedication to students through exemplary financial stewardship, fostering initiatives that advance student learning and experiences and contributing actively to community engagement.
Congratulations, Mrs. Matuszak!
(Photo Courtesy of ASBO)
Congratulations to Attica’s Class of 2036, who “graduated” from kindergarten earlier this week!
(Photo courtesy of Jamie Niziol)
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