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Common Core adjustments continuing at state level; local policy reviews ongoing; upcoming budget cycle could pose challenges

Following is Superintendent Rex Germer’s Report from the Town of Webb Union Free School District’s Board of Education meeting held on December 1st. 

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The Town of Webb Union Free School District is continuing to hear that there will be changes to the APPR, specifically its connection to student scores, coming in the near future.

Governor Cuomo is being brought into the conversation as a supporter of the change, which goes against his previous push to make the connection stronger during the last budgetary cycle.  Continue reading →

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Part 2: Webb school talk centers on understanding our youths

Michael Nerney. Photo by Gina Greco

Michael Nerney. Photo by Gina Greco

by Gina Greco

The Town of Webb School hosted Michael Nerney, a consultant on Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, for a recent community awareness talk centered on young adult issues.

He explained the stresses that teens can experience from their involvement in the social media world.

It is called “Facebook Depression” or “Social Media Anxiety,” he said.

Thirteen- to twenty-three-year-olds tend to experience the highest degrees of stress, according to Nerney.  Continue reading →

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Webb students participate in county government intern program

Student Interns... Pictured in the front row, from left: Jessica Norrs (TOW), Casey Hamlin (TOW), Chloe Brosemer (TOW), Marlee Holleran (CV), Marsala Bono (FS), Julia Post (FS), Marissa Padula (FS), Rachel Nunneker (CV), Rachael Huddleston (D), Jerry Pritchard (FS), Robert Caivana (FS). Middle row: Rebecca Sessions (TOW), Vicky Franco (OF), Taylor DeJohn (WCV), Alyssa Wadsworth (CV), Westley Lamphear (TOW), Vincent Cuda (MM), Rosetta Poveromo (MM), Connor Thomson (MM), Tracey Shaut (CV), Philip Bodwell (CV), Jacob Bray (H). Back row: Anthony Lupino (H). Courtesy photo

Student Interns… Pictured in the front row, from left: Jessica Norrs (TOW), Casey Hamlin (TOW), Chloe Brosemer (TOW), Marlee Holleran (CV), Marsala Bono (FS), Julia Post (FS), Marissa Padula (FS), Rachel Nunneker (CV), Rachael Huddleston (D), Jerry Pritchard (FS), Robert Caivana (FS). Middle row: Rebecca Sessions (TOW), Vicky Franco (OF), Taylor DeJohn (WCV), Alyssa Wadsworth (CV), Westley Lamphear (TOW), Vincent Cuda (MM), Rosetta Poveromo (MM), Connor Thomson (MM), Tracey Shaut (CV), Philip Bodwell (CV), Jacob Bray (H). Back row: Anthony Lupino (H). Courtesy photo

Six Town of Webb UFSD students were among the twenty-three high school students representing seven Herkimer County high schools participating in the 4-H Government Intern Program at the Herkimer County Legislative Chambers this fall.

Chloe Brosemer, Vicky Franco, Rebecca Sessions, Westley Lamphear, Jessica Norrs, and Casey Hamlin joined students from Central Valley, Herkimer, Dolgeville, Mount Markham, Frankfort Schuyler, and West Canada Valley High Schools for four sessions of programs that provided them with insight on the legislative process.

Throughout the sessions students reviewed issues, toured county facilities, interviewed county legislators and attended a county legislature meeting.  Continue reading →

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Understanding Our Youths: Webb school hosts community talk

Parents and community members at the Awareness night held at Town of Webb school. Photo by Gina Greco

Parents and community members at the Awareness night held at Town of Webb school. Photo by Gina Greco

by Gina Greco

Approximately  forty Town of Webb parents and community members attended an informational presentation about suicide risks, depression, and contributing aspects of brain development in young adults, on Tuesday, October 27 at the Town of Webb school’s vocal music room.

The talk was led by Michael Nerney, a consultant in Substance Abuse Prevention and Education with over 35 years experience in the field.  Continue reading →

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Webb students welcome local veterans at school forum

veteransIn recognition of Veterans Day, Town of Webb School students in grades 4th, 5th, and 7th invited local veterans to discuss their military experiences in an open forum on  Tuesday, November 10th.

In attendance were Sgt. Kermizian (Army), Sgt. Roger Best (Air Force), Lt. Michael Mitchell (Army), and Cpl. John Weedmark (Marines).

Veterans began the forum by discussing their experiences in the military and what being a veteran meant to them.  Continue reading →

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Webb students tops in BOCES math challenge

5th grade mathTown of Webb UFSD fifth grade students recently competed against 43 math classes in the Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Onieda BOCES in an online math challenge.

Over six days students answered over one thousand math questions at their math level and the class with the best accuracy and total points won.

The students banded together as a team and pulled out the victory bringing home the BOCES SumDog Math Challenge award.

All students placed within the top 60 students with 403 students competing BOCES-wide.

Four Town of Webb students placed in the top 10 in the competition: R. Laporte (5th), C. Basile (6th), R. Kelley (7th), and D. Aliasso (9th).

Students will be competing in local and national contests throughout the year.

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Webb students perform at Bi-County Music Fest

Nine Town of Webb School instrumental and vocal students performed in the Fall Bi-County Music Festival at Lafargeville Central School on Saturday, November 7th.

Instrumental students Natalie Brownsell, Julie Brosemer, Emily Rudolph, and Jens Bartel played in the Junior High Band, and Olivia Phaneuf played first tenor in the High School Jazz Ensemble. They are all students of Emily Herrmann.

Karleigh Hollister, Natalie Herron, Jameson Pratt, and Clifford Donovan, students of Valerie Gaudin, sang in the Elementary Chorus.

Students attended an all-day music rehearsal earlier in the week in preparation for Saturday’s public performance. The top music students from Jefferson and Lewis Counties (with Town of Webb participating alongside) are selected for these honor groups.

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