💚 Happy World Kindness Day! 💚
Today, we celebrate the power of kindness in our school community. Small acts of kindness, like a smile, a compliment, or lending a helping hand can make a big difference in someone’s day.
Let’s take this opportunity to spread kindness in every hallway, classroom, and online space.
Together, we can build a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.
#WorldKindnessDay #BroctonStrong #StrongerTogether
Today, we celebrate the power of kindness in our school community. Small acts of kindness, like a smile, a compliment, or lending a helping hand can make a big difference in someone’s day.
Let’s take this opportunity to spread kindness in every hallway, classroom, and online space.
Together, we can build a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.
#WorldKindnessDay #BroctonStrong #StrongerTogether
Happy World Kindness Day! Today, the Brocton Central School District would like to take a moment to celebrate the profound impact that kindness has on our lives and the world around us. In a time when it can sometimes feel challenging to maintain hope and positivity, it’s important to remember that our world is full of kind-hearted individuals making a difference every day.
Last week in Mrs. Zappie's Media classes, Kindergarteners learned about color mixing - and took it off the screen to experiment with a color project. Graphic Design is an important part of Media!
A realistic guide to the services of ACCES-VR
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC * FREE of Charge *
Questions to be answered include:
• How to best advocate for your child?
• How can you support your child to be a strong self-advocate in this process?
• What are Pre-Ets and how does your child get them?
• Does ACCES-VR pay for college? What do they pay for?
• Your child receives services through OPWDD, can they seek both?
• Will ACCES-VR base your child's eligibility on income?
• When should your child apply for ACCES-VR?
• And so much more... Come with questions!
Presenter: Brenda Shannon, Disability Rights New York (DRNY) Senior Advocate
Brenda joined DRNY in January 2016 as an advocate for the Client Assistance Program (CAP). Brenda works as a Senior Client Assistance Program (CAP) Advocate. CAP is an advocacy resource for people with disabilities who are seeking, receiving, or have been denied services from state vocational rehabilitation agencies. In NYS those agencies are the Commission for the Blind and ACCES-VR.
FREE - Registration required to receive an email with Zoom link and webinar call-in information:
https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ObKrAkz-RnK457GPFMJA4g
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
* OPEN TO THE PUBLIC * FREE of Charge *
Questions to be answered include:
• How to best advocate for your child?
• How can you support your child to be a strong self-advocate in this process?
• What are Pre-Ets and how does your child get them?
• Does ACCES-VR pay for college? What do they pay for?
• Your child receives services through OPWDD, can they seek both?
• Will ACCES-VR base your child's eligibility on income?
• When should your child apply for ACCES-VR?
• And so much more... Come with questions!
Presenter: Brenda Shannon, Disability Rights New York (DRNY) Senior Advocate
Brenda joined DRNY in January 2016 as an advocate for the Client Assistance Program (CAP). Brenda works as a Senior Client Assistance Program (CAP) Advocate. CAP is an advocacy resource for people with disabilities who are seeking, receiving, or have been denied services from state vocational rehabilitation agencies. In NYS those agencies are the Commission for the Blind and ACCES-VR.
FREE - Registration required to receive an email with Zoom link and webinar call-in information:
https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ObKrAkz-RnK457GPFMJA4g
With respect, honor, and gratitude, the Brocton Central School District would like to thank its Veterans. Happy Veterans Day!
The MS/HS Student Council will be holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive to assist our Brocton families this holiday. The food drive will take place November 12th - 19th and students in grades 6-12 each have different items to contribute to help make our drive a success. Please contact Mrs. Offenbach Smith at roffenbachsmith@broctoncsd.org with any questions.
This message is to remind you that, as per the district calendar, the Brocton Central School District will be closed on Monday, November 10th, for Superintendent Conference Day and Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12th.
The Link WNY's Family & Caregiver Group
https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/the-link-wnys-family-caregiver-group-34/
December 8, 2025, 6:30-8 PM, via Zoom
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or do you suspect they have a disability?
RECEIVE SUPPORT: Get information that's practical, constructive, and helpful.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS: Learn more about coping with your problems through shared experiences.
EXPRESS YOURSELF: A safe place to share your experiences and challenges.
ONE TIME REGISTRATION! FREE SUPPORT GROUP TO ATTEND!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/the-link-wnys-family-caregiver-group-34/
December 8, 2025, 6:30-8 PM, via Zoom
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or do you suspect they have a disability?
RECEIVE SUPPORT: Get information that's practical, constructive, and helpful.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS: Learn more about coping with your problems through shared experiences.
EXPRESS YOURSELF: A safe place to share your experiences and challenges.
ONE TIME REGISTRATION! FREE SUPPORT GROUP TO ATTEND!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
The kindergarten classes are participating in a multi week Halloween/monster match themed project. They created monsters and then helped write descriptions of them. Next week, they will be getting descriptions from another class (from a different school) about that class's monster to recreate it and that class will do the same with our descriptions. Finally, the classes will connect during a video conference and share their monster recreations.
The second graders spent Halloween morning building spooky spider "web" bridges in STEM.
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour today. This small adjustment can make a big difference in maintaining a consistent schedule and getting enough rest. Remember to adjust any manual clocks in your home, including alarm clocks and kitchen appliances.
As we embrace the month of November, the Brocton Central School District is excited to announce that it is recognized as College and Career Development Month. This is an invaluable time for our students to explore their future pathways, cultivate their skills, and become more aware of the opportunities that await them after high school.
At the Brocton Central School District, we are committed to ensuring that every student is prepared for the next steps in their academic and career journeys. Our dedicated teachers and counseling staff have joined forces to create a collaborative environment where students can thrive. Throughout this month, the Brocton Central School District will be organizing a series of engaging activities, workshops, and informational sessions aimed at promoting post-secondary readiness.
At the Brocton Central School District, we are committed to ensuring that every student is prepared for the next steps in their academic and career journeys. Our dedicated teachers and counseling staff have joined forces to create a collaborative environment where students can thrive. Throughout this month, the Brocton Central School District will be organizing a series of engaging activities, workshops, and informational sessions aimed at promoting post-secondary readiness.
Join Child Mind Institute Free Webinar on Preparing for College Success: Supporting Mental Health and Executive Functioning. Link to register found below.
https://gjaxx.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/sh/1t6AVsd2XFnIGAAmT6uvXKzDrV5LSr/wAPO1tHN2-4t
The fourth grade made flying ghosts for Halloween and learned about magnetism in the STEM lab this week.
Due to the recent shutdown of SNAP benefits, our district understands the stress and uncertainty this may bring to some families. Please know that you are not alone, our school and community are here to support you.
Below you will find a food resource guide four Chautauqua County.
Our school community stands together through every challenge. 💚
The first grade classes created pumpkin catapults during Halloween STEM time this week.
The Brocton Central School District is sending you thrilling Halloween greetings! Enjoy the festivities and stay safe while having fun! 🎃👻
For Halloween spooky STEM week, the fifth grade created paper circuit sugar skulls with light up LED eyes.
Mrs. Gomez's and Mrs. Marvin's 5th Graders visited the Buffalo Museum of Science last Thursday as a culminating field trip to their Space Unit! Students participated in a hands-on activity where they learned about constellations that appear during each season. They also got to see what our night sky looked like throughout the year. The day's events also included exploring the museum, and a visit to the rooftop Observatory, where students got to see a 360 degree view of the city of Buffalo. Students had such a great time and appreciate the district giving them this opportunity!
Halloween has arrived in the elementary STEM lab! We kicked off the start of spooky STEM week with a third grade engineering project that incorporated measurement and 3 D shapes. Students were challenged to build a free standing haunted house that measured at least 12 inches tall.
