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Weekly Update 10/5/26
Our attendance challenge is in full swing. The three top homerooms for September were Mrs. Aumer (6th grade), Mrs. Nowicki (7th grade) and Mr. Cervone (8th grade). Students in these homerooms were given coupons for the bookstore.
I recently read a book called, The Amazing Generation. The book is designed for middle school students and discusses the perils of social media and the impact that social media has on their development. Additionally, the book discusses how the big tech companies don't really care about our children, just about making more money. We are looking to incorporate the text into our 7th grade health curriculum and this may even be a book that you want to read as a family.
Speaking of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is growing and spreading faster and faster every day. While we are working to educate students on how to use AI in a safe and efficient manner, it should not replace the critical thinking skills that students need to learn. Students are reminded not to use AI for their homework and projects unless explicitly told by the teacher that they can us it. Using AI for such assignments will result in academic and possibly disciplinary consequences.
Our English as a New Language (ENL) Graduation will take place on Thursday, October 8th at 5pm is the MS Cafeteria.
Five week grades will close this Friday, October 9th. Progress reports will available by Thursday, October 15th.
There is no school on Monday, October 12th in observation of Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day.
NOTE: Update Late Bus Route Sheets Below
Safety Drills
We still have a few evacuation drills to complete. We have been working around weather and testing, along with coordinating with the Intermediate School and District Office, due to the fact that the buildings are all connected. We hope to finish the drills this week.
We will also be practicing two (2) lockdown drills in the coming months. We will send out more information about the timing of these drills as those date approach.
21st Century Program/YWCA
We are pleased to announce Maryvale Intermediate and Middle Schools are partnering with YWCA Western New York to provide an extended learning program through the US Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant.
The program is provided free of charge to all families. The program will operate Monday through Thursday, from 2:15pm to 5:45pm for Middle School students. More information and the registration link will be released later this month.
Parent/Student Portal
The links for Parent and Student portal have been updated. Please replace any bookmarked links with the new ones. If you need more information or assistance with your account, please visit our website.
Parent Portal Link Student Portal Link
Questions regarding athletics can be directed to our athletic director, Mr. Klimtzak (klimtzak@maryvaleufsd.org) or call (716) 631-7418.
