This week's virtual open office hours for for students and families for technology support and help can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZ7NhOoTArUJ5SfXXi3AVjoiyWyRAyU3KR6XmZYTZj0/edit?usp=sharing
Brocton Elementary School will issue registration packets for students eligible for the univeral Pre-K and Kindergarten classes for the 2021-2022 school year starting March 1st through March 26th. Along with the completed packets, a copy of a birth certificate, documented immunization records, and two proofs of residency are requried. To be eligible for Pre-K children must turn 4 on or before December 1, 2021. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must turn 5 on or before December 1, 2021. Please call the Elementary Office at 792-2100 to request a registration packet.
Quarantine No Longer Required for Most Fully Vaccinated Persons https://5il.co/pzpm
Dear Parents/Guardians: The BCS Booster Club is beginning its Gertrude Hawk Easter Candy Fundraiser. Students will be bringing home pamphlets tomorrow, February 26, 2021. Orders are due back to the district no later than March 8, 2021. Orders will be ready for pick-up on March 22, 2021. There is now an option to order online through the Gertrude Hawk website. To order online, an account will need to be created. Attached is a link that will show you how to create an account through their website. https://5il.co/pzet
Today, February 24, 2021, meals will be delivered to all families at 9:30 am who have requested such for students in the hybrid or full-virtual learning. Meals will include multiple days of breakfasts and lunches. Please have a cooler available at the bus stop if you are unable to meet the staff outside. Due to safety concerns, staff will not be walking meals to your doorstep. A cooler or an individual will need to be at the bus stop location. If for some reason you are unable to be at the bus stop, you may call the Transportation Department at (716) 792-2236 to make arrangements for your food to be picked up at the school at a later time, and that is more convenient for you.
Have a great day, Brocton!
Virtual open office hours for technology support are offered this week.
Please check the link below for available times and Zoom links.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dZ7NhOoTArUJ5SfXXi3AVjoiyWyRAyU3KR6XmZYTZj0/edit?usp=sharing
To enter the open office hours virtual meeting, just click on the link during the designated times and have the password ready when you are prompted to enter it.
2021 Board of Education Election- Candidate Petitions for the 2021 Board of Education Election to be held on May 18, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, may be picked up in the District Office between the hours of 8:00 am- 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday starting today, February 23, 2021. The Prospective Board Petition must be turned into the District Clerk by 5:00 pm on April 19, 2021. If you should have any questions, please contact Ashley Means, District Clerk at (716) 792-2173 or, email at ameans@broctoncsd.org .
Please disregard any alerts from the Frontline Health App relating to physicals or vaccines. We are working to correct this issue.
Today is National School Bus Driver's Day! Brocton Central School would like to thank all our full-time, part-time, substitute bus driver's, and aides for supporting our BCS students and school community.
Dear Brocton Families, Staff, and Students- Please join us on February 22, 2021, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm for the 2021 BCS Virtual Health Fair (meet.google.com/zxb-nwun-xmq). After the brief presentation, the nursing staff will be available at (716) 792-2146 to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. We hope to see you there!
The National Comedy Center is offering free admission to Chautauqua County youth through April 11, 2021!
https://www.wrfalp.com/national-comedy-center-offers-free-admission-to-chautauqua-county-youth-through-april-11/
Dear BCS seniors and parents,
Senior cap and gown pictures are Monday, March 22nd, and Friday, March 26th. If you do not get your cap and gown photo taken, your student ID picture will be used for the yearbook.
Please make sure to order your cap and gown if you have not done so already for graduation. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Marie Persch via email at mpersch@broctoncsd.org or call her at (716) 792-2113.
Brocton Central School District wishes you a Happy Presidents' Day! Enjoy the beginning of your Mid-Winter Recess! We will see you back in school on Monday, February 22nd!
Brocton Central School wants to wish you and your families a Happy Valentine's Day!
Good evening Brocton families- 2021 Brocton/Portland Little League sign-ups will be held on two dates with each date being a different location. On Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Little League sign-ups will be held in the BCS Cafeteria. Mask wearing and social distancing will be required. Please enter using the High school gym entrance. On Tuesday, February 16th from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Little League sign-ups will be held at the American Legion. Sign-up fees are $30 for T-Ball (ages 4-7) with participation in fundraiser sales and $45 for minor/major baseball and softball (ages 7-12) with participation in fundraiser sales. If you have any questions, please contact the League President, Ryan Miller at (716) 785-4681.
Dear Brocton Families- The upcoming school break raises concern about travel-based COVID-19 cases. If BCS school staff members or families choose to travel, the New York State advisory guidance will apply for travelers who travel to a non-contiguous state for more than 24 hours. There are two Quarantine options: Option 1.) Travelers must quarantine for 10 days following arrival in New York State. Or option 2.) Quarantine while receiving two COVID-19 tests. With option 2-Travelers must obtain a diagnostic COVID-19 test within three days of departure (or prior to arrival in New York State). Travelers must quarantine upon arrival in New York State for three days. On day four of quarantine, the traveler must obtain another COVID-19 test. If both tests are negative, the traveler may exit their quarantine. Please provide the health office with both negative tests if you choose option 2. Contiguous states that you are able to visit without quarantine are the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, and Massachusetts (as long as their county is not under a current COVID-19 alert). If you have any questions about the New York State advisory guidance, please visit the Chautauqua County Department of Health website for more information.
Have a great Mid-Winter Recess, Brocton!
DRIVER'S EDUCATION: If your student is turning 16 by July 5, and you would be interested in a summer driver education class, please see Mrs. Skinner for a form. We are checking to see if there is enough interest.
Today, February 10, 2021, meals will be delivered to all families who have requested such for students in the hybrid or full virtual learning starting at 9:30 am. This time is a half-hour earlier than previous weeks. Meals will include multiple days of breakfasts and lunches. Due to safety concerns, staff will not be walking the meals to the family's doorsteps. A cooler or an individual will need to be at the bus stop location. If for some reason, family's are not able to be at the bus stop, they may call the Transportation Department at 792-2236.
COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts, Eligibility, and Clinics
https://5il.co/pd1x
Western New York County Health Departments issue Joint Statement regarding Travel and Quarantine
https://5il.co/pcl0