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Writers share work at Authors Tea

Webutuck — Sixth-grade students, parents, siblings and teachers gathered on Thursday, June 6, at Eugene Brooks Intermediate School for the sixth-grade Authors Tea.

The gathered group sat in a circle as the sixth-grade authors read aloud from essays and projects they had been working on throughout the school year.

“We do this event to let the students show off some of the things they’ve been working on to their family and friends,” said Denise Conway, sixth-grade English, language arts and social studies teacher.

“This is a chance for the parents and anyone else who has...

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Webutuck unveils new website and Parent Portal

Thu, 10/11/2012 - 9:15am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — The North East (Webutuck) Central School District has officially begun transitioning to a new website that will offer more features for staff, students and parents.
The current website, www.webutuckschools.org, will remain open throughout the transition period.
The new site, www.edline.net/pages/webutuck_csd, is up and running, but according to Technology Director Craig Trachtenberg, nowhere near complete.

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Congratulations, class of 2012

Thu, 06/28/2012 - 10:39am

Graduation caps flew in the air in Millbrook once the students transformed into graduates.

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Webutuck modified baseball brings home 14-0 win

Thu, 05/24/2012 - 10:20am
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Kayla Smith
kaylas@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — The Webutuck Boys modified baseball team won its game against Rhinebeck 14-0 on Friday, May 18.
The team had been previously rained out on several occasions and took the opportunity to bring home the victory.
Pitcher Chris Reed only gave up two hits and struck out 12 players.
Daniel Thomas was the “hitting star,” according to Coach Tim McEnroe.
Thomas went 3 for 4 with 6 RBIs.
Eddie Ferratto also shone with a double and two runs scored.
Players Chris Milano and Angus Edminson both had RBI singles in the first inning.

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Sauer drops hard truths about dropout rate

Thu, 03/22/2012 - 10:47am
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Kayla Smith
kaylas@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — During the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Monday, March 12, High School Principal Ken Sauer talked about the importance of offering many after-school options, as a tool to lower the dropout rate.
Webutuck recently instituted an Intramurals Sports program and has been finding alternatives to sports for students who need additional support. Sauer stressed the importance of reaching out to those students who are showing signs of having trouble in school.
“We’ve had good success with this personal approach and we’re looking to extend that next year,” he said.

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Drivers wanted

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 9:23am

The North East (Webutuck) Central School District displayed a need for bus drivers outside of the campus on Haight Road, at the Route 22 entrance. For more information call 845-373-4105.

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Summer meals questions raised

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 9:05am
By
Kayla Smith
kaylas@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — The Webutuck Board of Education (BOE) met on Monday, March 5, to discuss several issues, including the use of school facilities by the North East Community Center (NECC) for their Summer Meals Program.
Board member Kristen Panzer quickly identified herself as a member of the NECC Board and explained that she was not able to comment as a result of her dual positions.
The Summer Meals Program is a state-funded Department of Education grant program that provides meals for children in need.

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Theme Day at Webutuck brings fairy tales alive

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:59am
By
Kayla Smith
kaylas@millertonnews.com

WEBUTUCK — During Webutuck Elementary School’s annual Theme Day on Friday, March 2, the halls came alive as “Once Upon A Time,” with dragons, knights and princesses everywhere.
Every year the school kicks off the Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program with a theme. PARP runs through March and encourages children to read every day.
“The Theme Day is a way to get kids excited about the stories and about reading,” said Librarian Beth Murphy, who was dressed as Cinderella.

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Close knit

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:20am

Members of the Webutuck Knitting Club, with instructor Jean Roccanova, showed their works in progress. The students help each other with projects and monitor their work using a chart. This enables the girls to take initiative and help each other with projects based on their areas of expertise. The club members knit and crochet a variety of projects, including purses and scarves, and welcome students who love to knit or are looking to learn.

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Webutuck considers intramural sports

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:18am
By
Kayla Smith
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WEBUTUCK — Athletic Director Jon Zenz gave a report at the North East (Webutuck) Central School District Board of Education (BOE) meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, to further discuss the modified sports program and proposed intramural program.
“We need to set the bar higher, and that starts with coaching. Kids should have a well-rounded experience, which means winning some games,” he said.
Zenz is looking to improve the modified teams by making sure the students involved are there for the right reasons.

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Intermediate program criticized by Webutuck BOE

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 11:17am
By
Kayla Smith
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WEBUTUCK — The North East (Webutuck) Central School District Board of Education (BOE) met on Monday, Feb. 13, to approve tenure for two teachers and discuss the future of the current fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade programs.
The board acknowledged and welcomed speech and language teacher Christine Henderson and secondary biology teacher Michelle Nowak.
“It’s not really a welcome since they’ve been with us already, but [more of a] congratulations and we’re happy to have them joining us for what we hope is a long time,” said board member Judy Moran.

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