Month: September 2022
See attached flyer for the sale. After 11/16, the price goes to the regular price of $65. We were told families wanted a lower price, so we listened.
Please note, SENIORS should not buy a book, their book is included in the senior dues.
School Code: FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED SCHOOL AT KENSINGTON
Students in Grades 6-8 will be eligible to sign up for flag football. The season runs September 20th to October 22nd. The Olmsted 156 students will be part of the NORTH TEAM with students from Grabiarz, School 81, Highgate Heights, Hamlin Park and Community School #53. All practices and games will take place at Grabiarz according to the schedule and information provided below:
2022 Buffalo Fall Flag Football Schedule (1).pdf
To sign up, you must fill out the registration form online. Please note, transportation MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE PARENT.
CONGRATULATIONS on a wonderful first week of school. Today, we close it out with the Back to School Bash with activities and games for all students. It will be a joyous time for us all as we seek to reconnect as an OWL family!
We have a few updates on important events that are coming up…
FLAG FOOTBALL: Students in Grades 6-8 will be eligible to sign up for flag football. The season runs September 20th to October 22nd. The Olmsted 156 students will be part of the NORTH TEAM with students from Grabiarz, School 81, Highgate Heights, Hamlin Park and Community School #53. All practices and games will take place at Grabiarz according to the schedule and information provided below:
2022 Buffalo Fall Flag Football Schedule (1).pdf
To sign up, you must fill out the registration form online. Please note, transportation MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE PARENT.
HOMECOMING: School Spirit and Homecoming Week is scheduled for September 26-30th. All students will participate in all Homecoming Events during the week, this includes school spirit days and a pep rally to close out the week and send our football players to WIN! The t-shirt sale for Friday’s Pep Rally closes this MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. Order yours today!
The homecoming game is scheduled for Friday, September 30th, 7:00 p.m. at All High Stadium versus Maritime. The admission fee is $2 at the stadium.
The homecoming dance will be held at the school Saturday, October 1st from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Students in Grades 9-12 will be able to purchase tickets starting THIS WEDNESDAY September 14th during B and C Lunch. Ticket sales will run until September 28th or until they run out. Get yours as soon as possible.
PICTURE DAY: Students in Grades 5-11 will take their school pictures on Friday, October 7th. Please see the attached flyer for more details: 2022 Fall Portrait Day.pdf
As always, feel free to contact the school if you have any questions and/or concerns: (716) 816-4330.
Principal Cotto
Greetings Parents & Families of Frederick Law Olmsted at Kensington #156!
September 6, 2022 marks the start of the 2022-23 School Year. We are excited to have you returning. Below you will find important information to help you get started on your first day:
- The Parent Forum, held via Zoom on Monday 8/29/22 provided information for parents on:
- Arrival and dismissal procedures
- Safety updates
- Transportation
- OWLs Behavior Matrix
- Getting involved
- Upcoming Events
- You may watch the recording here. The presentation is attached: Parent Meeting 8.29.22.pdf
- Schedules are available and finalized on Infinite Campus. If you cannot access the Parent Portal app, all students will be directed to their homeroom upon arrival and provided a copy of their schedule.
- First day arrival: All students will be undergoing security checks at the door, please limit the amount of supplies and bags coming in. Students will not need all supply lists on their first day.
- All students taking NFTA transportation will be allowed to ride the bus for FREE on September 6th. Bus passes or temporary September-ONLY passes will be provided the first week of school.
If you missed previous correspondence, here are documents we have sent out that may assist you as you prepare for the new school year:
- Welcome to the 22-23 School Year.pdf
- 22-23 SY Supply List.pdf
- 22-23 SY Calendars.pdf
- 22-23 SY Student Information Sheet.pdf
Today, we received correspondence from our Superintendent, Dr. Tonja Williams. If you missed the email, you will find the documents attached: 2022 Welcome Back Letter Final.pdf
As we continue to welcome our students, we will meet with grade levels Thursday, September 8th to review expectations and programming for the 22-23 School Year. Correspondence will follow with the 22-23 SY Handbook. We look forward to seeing every single one of you and catching up at the Back to School Bash Friday, September 9th!
Enjoy your holiday weekend,
Principal Cotto