The Dodge Download

Monday, September 21 – Yom Kippur

No school for students due to a Superintendent Conference Day.

Tuesday, September 22 – Dodge Dash and Dine

Join us from 3:00–4:30 p.m. for this special event for Dodge students and families.

Tuesday, September 29 - Fire Safety Assembly

Dodge Elementary has a Bike Bus that is starting up again soon!

What is a Bike Bus?- A Bike Bus is a group of kids riding together to school via bicycle.

Bike riding fosters independence, deepens community connections, and enhances overall wellness.

Our First Ride this fall is:

When: Tuesday, September 22nd

Meeting Time: 7:25 AM

7:35 AM--Wheels Roll!

(Meeting place is the grass circle in Daigler court) *See attached photo for the route and additional dates!

THIS IS A MORNING ONLY EVENT!

**You MUST provide transportation home for your child and their bike.**
Each day your child rides on the Bike Bus please be sure to write a NOTE notifying the main office that your child will be a PICK UP in the AFTERNOON. They will be dismissed through the auditorium.

**Your note must indicate if your child is permitted to ride their bike home without adult supervision. **

Participation is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL, and AT YOUR OWN RISK. The ride will be led by various volunteers. If you would like to be a volunteer please contact Ms. Dylag at kedylag@williamsvillek12.org!

*This is NOT a learn-to-ride session. Bikes with training wheels are NOT PERMITTED*

*Cables are available to secure bikes, and will be unlocked at the end of the school day*

A LIST OF PLEASE:

• Please PARK OUTSIDE of the court AWAY from the start of the route if you are dropping off your child and then walk to the meeting area.

• Please make sure your HELMET is fitted properly.
• Please make sure your bike is in good WORKING order (tires filled with air, seat and handlebars adjusted, and tightened).
• Please WEAR weather appropriate clothing (bright colors are preferred).
• Please WEAR sneakers and make sure they are fastened!
• Please join the TAIL of the bike bus when coming on route.
• Please WAIT for the group before going through intersections.
• Please stay to the RIGHT of the volunteers in yellow safety vests.
• Please SIGNAL if you are TURNING, SLOWING, OR STOPPING.
• Please be ALERT.
• Please be RESPECTFUL to all riders and volunteers.
• Please BRING everything you need for school in your backpack and be READY for a GREAT start to your day!

In 1984, the United States Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional to deny undocumented children access to a free, public K-12 education. This ruling is still in place today and is the law. The Williamsville Central School District is committed to ensuring students have equal access to education, regardless of immigration status, national origin, citizenship, or any other protected reason, and strictly complies with the Supreme Court’s decision.

The Williamsville Central School District takes all legally allowable steps to protect students while they are attending school. The school has strict protocols in place for handling requests from immigration officials for (1) information about students; (2) cooperation with immigration enforcement activities; and (3) requests for a student to be released to immigration authorities.

Parents and persons in a parental relationship should make sure the Williamsville Central School District has updated emergency contact information, including a list of all individuals authorized to pick your child up from school, in the event you are unavailable to do so. Please contact the Main Office of your child’s school at the number below to provide any necessary updates:

Dodge Elementary 716-626-9821

Williamsville: We're planning for our future! What should we consider for both our short-term and long-term planning as a district? What are we doing well, and where can we improve?

Complete the survey on Thought Exchange by September 25th.

The District is once again partnering with UB to host a Williamsville Central School District Spirit Day!

• Date - October 3rd - UB vs. Western Michigan (Time TBD)

• Students and staff are eligible for 1 complimentary ticket

• Parents/guardian must purchase a ticket for students to attend

• Students in grades K-8 will have the opportunity to be on the field as part of the tunnel walk when the team takes the field

• Additional details will be shared through WITS and the District/school newsletters closer to the event