Members of the Wellsville Lodge No. 1495 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recently distributed dictionaries to third graders in the Wellsville, Scio, Andover, and Whitesville School Districts. Here, Tiler Beth Day (c) and Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Tim Colligan (r) hand out the books to third grade students at the Immaculate Conception School. Accepting the dictionaries are Charles E. Cutler, principal and students Bryan Walsh, Shannon Nye and Sadie Embser.
The Elks have adopted the "Dictionary Project" nationally as part of putting a dictionary in the hands of every third grader nation-wide. Locally, the Wellsville Elks have participated in this program for six years and have distributed almost 1500 books (click image for larger view).
Moogan Foundation Donates $4,000 to ICS
A $4,000 check was presented by Board of Directors member Eugene Nye (left) to Charles Cutler (right), Principal of Immaculate Conception School for the School's annual Math and Science Family Night. The financial award was given to ICS as a result of a grant written by Val Wight.
The donation is made possible through the Thomas F. Moogan and Laura Moogan Foundation, Ltd, established in their memory to aid Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties community-based projects.
Send requests for grant consideration to: Moogan Foundation: 191Rauber St, Wellsville, NY 14895. Click image for a larger view.
Lego League Prepares for Season
ICS students are preparing for the 2008-2009 FIRST Lego League Competition. FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.
There have been several fundraising events for the team over the past few months. You can view photos from the ice cream social and of the Lego League Team in the photo gallery.
Lego League was founded in 1998 to inspire young peoples participation in science and technology.
Each annual Challenge has two parts, the Project and the Robot Game. Working in teams of up to 10 kids and guided by at least one adult coach, team members have about 10 weeks to:
Build an autonomous robot that will, in 2 minutes and 30 seconds, complete pre-designed missions
Analyze, research, and invent a solution for a given assignment
Create a clever presentation about their solution to perform in front of a panel of judges
You can learn more by visiting the Lego League website.
ICS Bids Farewell to Student Teachers
Four Alfred University student teachers had the opportunity to work at ICS September 4-October 10, 2008 during session 1.
Pictured left to right, Mike Butler (kindergarten), Kelsey Solo (4th grade), Chris Jordan (1st grade), and Kat Hoffman (3rd grade). Click image for a larger view.
All had a wonderful experience at ICS and will leave ICS with fond memories. Thanks to Alfred University for providing us with the opportunity to mentor these fine young adults.
ICS welcomed another group of student teachers on Oct. 20.
Wellsville Dresser-Rand Donates Coppus Fan
As a gift to Immaculate Conception School, employees of the Dresser-Rand plant in Wellsville donated a Coppus (misting) Fan before the start of the school's 3 on 3 basketball tournament on June 21, 2008. The gift was given in memory of Jim Potter and Terry Harris, original members of the cell that make the fan at Dresser-Rand.
The fan blows air and a cool water mist in order to reduce the skin temperature.
Pictured at top are Jim Potter’s family and some of the employees from Dresser-Rand that made the fan (click image for a larger view).
Pictured at left are basketball players using the fan to cool down between games at the basketball tournament. Click image for a larger view
Mattison Places Second in the State from the Free Throw Line
"Some Hardware!"
Laura Mattison, a sixth grader at Immaculate Conception School, competed in the New York State Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held on April 5, 2008 at West Point. Laura placed second in the state in the 12 year old age group. Laura has competed since January at shoot-outs held in Wellsville, Salamanca, Buffalo, and Syracuse before her West Point venue.
Laura is the daughter of Steve and Louise Mattison of Wellsville. Click image for a larger view.
ICS Awarded LCD Projectors & Training
Immaculate Conception School has made a concerted effort to implement the use of technology at all grade levels. The Cattaraugus/Allegany Teacher Center made it happen by awarding ICS five LCD projectors and the necessary training to ensure that the faculty could use the projectors effectively.
Several staff members completed the Learning Web-Literacy courses sponsored by the Teacher Center. The information gleaned through the course work and the availability of the LCD projectors have been used to enhance classroom presentations, research projects, and professional development.
Pictured are ICS students presenting a Power Point on alternative energy resources.
ICS Teacher Newark Presents at St. Bonaventure
Immaculate Conception Teacher, Mary Ann Newark, along with Cora Niver, an independent Newspapers in Education consultant, presented a "Newspapers In Education" workshop for St. Bonaventure education and physical education majors on March 17, 2008. Over 30 Bonaventure students learned how to incorporate newspapers into the curriculum at all grade levels.
Pictured with Mrs. Newark on the left is Danielle Lada (Rochester) a physical education major and Tara Franklin (Warwick) an elementary education major. Click image for a larger view.
ICS students are preparing for the 2008-2009 FIRST Lego League Competition. FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.
