National STEM/STEAM day ended with fourth and fifth graders using Makey Makeys to create a human integrated circuit connected to a computer allowing them to make digital bongos play music or control characters in a soccer game. Many were surprised humans a conductive and can complete a circuit.
Happy National STEM/STEAM day!
In 2015, MGA Entertainment founded National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day to inspire students in the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. This day is to be celebrate every year on November 8.
To celebrate this day, elementary students were invited to be inspired by exploring STEAM stations in the STEM lab today. Students were able to play and learn at stations that included Makerspace construction, circuit building, pattern games, robotics, coding, Legos, apps that bring drawings to life, and creating music with Specdrums.
This weekend, freshman Alto Saxophonist Christian Morello attended the Zone 1 Junior High Area All-State festival in Akron, NY and performed in the concert band. Under the direction of Dr. Rick Fleming of Buffalo State, the Concert Band performed five pieces on Saturday, 11/5/22 in the Akron High School auditorium as part of the festival. Congratulations Christian for being selected for this prestigious honor!
This week, November 7th-11th is National School Psychology Week! The Brocton Central School District would like to recognize our very own School Psychologist, Mrs. Rachel Rollman. As we all have faced difficulties created by the pandemic, social injustice, inequity, economic stress, and challenges to mental and physical health, Mrs. Rollman’s goal is finding light and building resilience and hope for our students. Thank you Mrs. Rollman for everything you do!
The Brocton Central School District would like to kindly remind you to not forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 6th.
On October 26, the fourth grade, along with many other districts in Western NY, participated in a virtual Buffalo Sabres NHL Future Goals STEM event sponsored by Everfi. Students were engaged in STEM themed activities via a Zoom presentation and on their Chromebooks with Everfi as part of this special event. Students learned the math, science, technology, and engineering that are needed for a career in the NHL, whether it is playing hockey or doing one of the many behind the scenes jobs. Everfi continues to support free online programs like this, that Brocton students can take advantage of at school and at home.
Everfi has a family webpage with hockey themed STEM activities that can be done at home. You can learn more by visiting this link:
https://futuregoals.nhl.com/family-center/
Today, October 28, 2022 is National First Responder Day! The Brocton Central School District would like to thank the Brocton Fire Department, the Portland Fire Department, the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department, the New York State Police, the Office of Emergency Services, the Allstar Ambulance Services, and the surrounding local First Responders including but not limited to Paramedics, EMT’s, Firefighters, and Police Officers. We are thankful for the sacrifices of our brave First Responders who risk their own lives to protect the lives and property of our fellow citizens.
The Brocton CSD Booster Club is having a Fall Apparel Sale for Staff and Students! The sale ends on Thursday, November 3rd at 3 p.m.: https://www.broctoncsd.org/article/878918
The Brocton PTSA Elementary School Fundraiser product will be available for pickup today, October 27th starting at 12 p.m. (noon) in the elementary entrance. Please make arrangements to pick up your orders as the district does not have storage availability. Please contact the Elementary Office to be transferred to the PTSA Representative if you have any questions or to schedule arrangements at (716) 792-2100.
Just a reminder that the Brocton PTSA Zap-A-Snack and Cookie Dough fundraiser pickup is tomorrow, October 27th, starting at noon!
We do not have storage, so please make arrangements to pick your orders up. Thank you so much for supporting the PTSA!
The Writers Inc parent group is hosting a spaghetti dinner, Chinese auction, and a 50/50 drawing at the Brocton Legion this Sunday, October 23rd, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $10, and raffle tickets are $5 per sheet of 25. The proceeds go toward the Brocton CSD’s Writers Inc group trip to Europe in 2024. Raffle drawings will take place at 4 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Before the Board of Education meeting yesterday, the Brocton Central School District held a Recognition Event that recognized the Board of Education, Tenured Employees, New Employees, and the Employees who have switched their roles in the district (pictured). At the Board of Education meeting, Mrs. Antolina and Mrs. Fabiano recognized Nataleigh F. for October Middle School Student of the Month (pictured) and Michael M. for being October High School Student of the Month (not pictured). Mr. Delcamp recognized Mr. Michael Schultz for being Employee of the Month for October (not pictured). Congratulations to these individuals!
Today kicks off School Board Recognition week (October 17-21, 2022) and all of us at the Brocton Central School District want to give a big thank you to our Board of Education members for all they do and their commitment to our faculty, staff and students!
Today, October 16, 2022 is National Boss's Day! The Brocton Central School District would like to recognize Mr. Delcamp, Mrs. Barkley, Mrs. Ulinger, Mrs. Kopiczak, Mrs. Antolina, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Schultz, and Ms. Farrell for their support, motivation, tough decision making, and good judgment. The Brocton Central School District couldn't ask for better supervisors. Their dedication to Brocton CSD's success never has gone unnoticed.
See the attached flyer for information on an Adolescent Peer Group offered by Chautauqa County Mental Hygiene
The E2CCB LoGuidice Educational Center invites you to join them on Thursday, October 27th from 5:30-7 p.m. to their Open House. To learn more about the E2CCB LoGuidice Education Center Open House please click here: https://5il.co/1j6ur
The Brocton Central School District would like to announce that school is not in session today, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day. School will resume tomorrow, October 11th.
This message is to serve as a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 7th, there will be an emergency evacuation drill that will take place at 2 PM for all students (PreK-12).
October is National Apple month. To celebrate, students visited the STEM lab where they shared the story The Apple Pie Tree and learned where apples come from, played an apple themed expressive language game, and then used their math and engineering skills to build "apple tress" that can balance a real apple using Makerspace materials.
Today, October 5, 2022 is National World Teacher's Day! Thank you to all the Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Teacher Aides, and Substitute Teaching Staff for always putting in the extra effort, an effort that isn't always seen; selfless effort. Thank you for going the extra mile. Thank you for teaching our Brocton students lessons beyond the teachings of textbooks. Thank you for broadening all of our points of view. You are the most powerful influencers in the world. Thank you for inspiring, influencing, teaching, and motivating our Brocton students. Together, we are Brocton Strong!
