Superintendent DeBarbieri's announcements for October 27, 2023

October 27, 2023

Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff,

As we near the end of our second month of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank our students for their hard work and determination in and out of the classroom. Our students are making strides in their coursework, mastering new skills and working hard as the end of the first marking period nears. They are also shining on the court, breaking school records in the pool, winning big games and excelling in competitions! Thank you for continuing to make us proud! 

I want to also take this opportunity to offer my support to our school community as news continues to break on the horrific acts of violence in Lewiston, Maine. I’m deeply saddened by this tragedy and my heart goes out to the victims and their families. Traumatic events can impact us all in different ways. If your child is upset and needs support, please contact their school for services. 

I have a few other announcements to share with you today: 

• Calendar reminders: 

  • There’s a reduced day for pre-kindergarten to fifth grade students for parent-teacher conferences on Tuesday, October 31st. 

  • There’s no school for students on Tuesday, November 7th for a Superintendent’s Conference Day.

  • The marking period ends on Thursday, November 9th.

  • There is no school for students and district offices are closed on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day. 

• Thank you: We would like to say thank you to everyone who donated costumes for the Halloween costume drive. We had dozens of families receive costumes at no cost. Thank you to the district’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Community Committee for organizing the drive and distribution.

• Championship: The Baldwinsville Marching Band will compete on Sunday evening in the 2023 New York State Field Band Conference Championships at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Go Bees! 

• Tickets available: Tickets for the Baldwinsville Theater Arts Program's junior musical "Finding Nemo Jr." are now available!  All tickets are free but are reserved seating. Reserve your tickets today! Visit www.bvilletheater.com for tickets!

• NYS Emmys: Jampa Mastriano, a fifth-grader at McNamara Elementary, is part of the cast of The Reading League’s “Reading Buddies” show on PBS. Jampa, who is known on the show as “Jampa the Adventurer” appears in every episode of Season 2 of the show. Season 2 of the show was nominated for the NY Emmy and Jampa was selected by the show’s producers to accept the award if the show wins. Jampa said he’s very excited. Read more about it on our website. 

• Congratulations: Our 7th & 8th grade Girls Modified Swim Team had an undefeated season with a 7-0 record. They absolutely dominated their competition placing 1 and 2 in almost every heat for every swim meet. Eighth grader Adelaide Atherton broke the following modified pool records this season: 200 freestyle (2:15.19), 50 back (30.85), 50 butterfly (29.94), 100 IM (1:09.76)  and the 50 freestyle (27.39). Congratulations on a great season! Can’t wait to see what the future has in store for these talented swimmers!

• Postseason Athletics: Great job to all our athletes who competed in postseason action. We are so proud of you. Congratulations on a great season! Here’s a look at the games this weekend and next week: 

  • Our Football team plays in the Sectional Quarterfinals tonight at 6:30 p.m. vs Fayetteville-Manlius at Pelcher-Arcaro Stadium. 

  • Our Boys Soccer team plays in the Sectional Finals vs. Liverpool at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Fayetteville High School. Digital ticketing only for this event: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx

  • The Cheer Sectional competition Saturday at General Brown. Baldwinsville performs at 11:12 a.m.

  • Girls volleyball will play in the Sectional Semifinals at 6 p.m. on Monday vs Cicero North Syracuse at 6 p.m. at home. Digital ticketing only for this event: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx

  • Girls Swimming Sectionals will be held all day on Wednesday at Nottingham High School. The girls State Qualifier swim meet is Friday, November 3rd starting at 2:30 p.m. at Nottingham High School.

  • The Boys and Girls Cross Country Sectionals are next Saturday, November 4th at VVS High School.

Please continue to check ParentSquare, your email and our website, for important updates. As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Enjoy your weekend! Go Bees!

Sincerely,

Dr. Joseph M. DeBarbieri
Superintendent of Schools