Virgil School Newsletter
April 30, 2019
May 2019 Events

May 1 ~ NYS Math Testing, Gr. 3 & 4
May 2 ~ NYS Math Testing, Gr. 5 & 6
May 3 ~ NYS Math Testing, Gr. 5 & 6
May 7 ~ PTO Staff Appreciation Breakfast
       Gr. 1 Visits the SUNY Planetarium, 9:30-1:00
May 8 ~ PTO Meeting, 7:00 pm
May 9 ~ Accelerated Math Testing for Gr. 6, 1:00
May 10 ~ PTO Staff Appreciation Luncheon
May 13 ~ Incoming Kindergarten Meet & Greet at BARRY PRIMARY, 6:00-7:00
May 14 ~ Early Student Dismissal, 12:30 pm
May 15 ~ Universal Screening
May 16 ~ Universal Screening
        Elementary Select Concert (Band, Chorus, Orchestra), 7:00/CJSHS
May 21 ~ Shared Decision Making Meeting, 3:30 pm
May 22 ~ Last day of Math Tutoring, 3:15-4:15 pm
         Incoming Kindergarten Meet & Greet at BARRY PRIMARY, 6:00-7:00
May 23 ~ Virgil Spring Concert, Art Show, and Title I Information Night, 6:15-8:00
May 24/May 27 ~ NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Weekend
May 31 ~ Grandparents Day with Jared Campbell, 9:00 am
Message from the Principal

Thank you families!

Thank you for understanding the importance of your child participating in the New York State ELA and Math Assessments. Virgil Elementary had 100% participation on both exams, 3rd through 6th grades. We were the only Cortland Enlarged City School District school to have 100%. And while I cannot confirm this next statement, I do believe we would be hard pressed to find another school in the State with this accomplishment.

This speaks volumes about the Virgil Community. Thank you!

Ms. Kaup
Save the Dates!! Virgil Farewell Celebrations...
Early Dismissal Dates
All K-6 students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on May 14 and June 21. This is AFTER all students have had their lunch. Our faculty and staff will be using this time to prepare for the transition to three elementary schools. Please reach out to the principal with any questions.
2nd & 3rd Graders Learn About the Farmers Market

A great big thank you goes out to Mrs. Price for coming to read to and teach the 2nd and 3rd graders about the Farmers Market. Your willingness to share and your knowledge is so important and appreciated!
Title I Information Night
Title I (pronounced “Title One”) is the largest federal aid program for elementary, middle, and high schools. We are having an information night regarding Title I on May 23rd at 6:15 p.m.

Through Title I, the Federal government provides funding to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in each district. Each district uses its Title I money for extra educational services for children who are behind in school. Schools where more than half of all students are low-income can operate a school-wide Title I project. This includes all Cortland schools.

Local districts, schools, and parents know best what their students need to succeed. Title I allows them to decide how to use Title I money to help students who are behind. In Cortland, Title I funds are being spent in these ways:
  • Reading specialists who help students to read and write;
  • Math specialists who help students with their numeracy;
  • A teacher who works with students for whom English is a new language;
  • Professional development and training for teachers; and
  • Literacy supplies and materials.

Title I money can also be used for different types of parent involvement activities, such as:
  • Family literacy activities;
  • Parent meeting, training activities, and; resource centers
  • Transportation and child care so parents can come to school activities or volunteer; and
  • Materials that parents can use to work with their children at home.
News from the Virgil Music Staff

Mr. Keefner, Mrs. Capano, and Ms. Bennett are looking for Virgil Alumni musicians to participate in our final concert at the school on Thursday, May 23rd. If you are interested or know someone who would be interested in participating, please have them call the school at (607) 758-4130 or email Mr. Keefner at  jkeefner@cortlandschools.org  
We want to make our farewell concert the best ever.
May is Kindergarten Meet and Greet Month
We will host two meet and greets this month for parents  and  students to meet our staff and do some fun activities. You can choose to attend one of the following dates:

Dates:    May 13th  or  May 22nd
Location:  Barry Primary School
Time:      6:00 - 7:00 PM 

Please call 607-758-4130 to sign up for your evening of choice if you have not already done so. Ask to speak with Cheryl Loope.
2nd Grade Enjoys Merry-Go-Round Theatre's "AESOP"
Virgil Orchestra News
Virgil Orchestra
Our Virgil Orchestra is preparing for our Spring Concert on Thursday, May 23rd. We have been working on several new pieces and scales in orchestra as well! Virgil Orchestra rehearsal is on Wednesdays at 12:30-1:00pm. Don’t forget to practice every Wednesday! :)

Upcoming Events:
Virgil Spring Concert : Thursday, May 23rd @ 7:00 p.m. All orchestra students please arrive no later than 6:30pm for tuning and warm-ups.

Select Orchestra, Select Band, & Select Chorus Concert : Thursday, May 16th @ Cortland High School @ 7:00pm. All orchestra students please arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. for tuning and warm-ups.

Darien Lake Trip : Saturday, May 18th for Select Orchestra, Select Band, & Select Chorus Concert.

Virgil Orchestra Beginners ! Our 3rd Grade Beginners have started string lessons! They are learning good violin and viola position and how to care for their instruments!

Interested in Playing at String Instrument? (3rd-6th grade)
Please let me know if you would like to play the violin, viola, cello or bass! I have plenty of school rentals available and still need a few cello and bass students here at Virgil from grades 3rd-6th! Contact Mrs. Capano at (607) 758-4130 or email  acapano@cortlandschools.org if you are interested in joining the orchestra program! Next year, Mrs. Capano will continue to teach 3rd-6th grade orchestra at both Smith and Randall schools.
Vaccine Requirements
According to New York State Education Law and Public Health Law, every student attending school must be immunized.

All 5th Grade students entering 6th Grade, or when turning 11 years old, must show documentation of the Tdap vaccine before the start of the school year in September.

All 6th Grade students entering 7th Grade, must show documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine before the start of the school year.

New York State Law requires students be excluded from school without required immunizations. The school nurse will require documentation of the vaccine. Documentation may be sent in or faxed by the health care provider any time. The school nurse expects documentation be submitted prior to the start of school in September.

Documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine means:
  • Written medical documentation of having received the Tdap vaccine from your healthcare provider or the health department. Health Care Provider’s signature and date is required.
  • Written medical documentation of having received the Meningococcal vaccine from your healthcare provider or the health department. Health Care Provider’s signature and date is required.

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