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St. Joe's students take part in 'Hour of Code' during Computer Science Education Week

By Billie Owens

Submitted photos and press release:

The students at St. Joseph Catholic School took part in one of the largest learning events in history! More than 100 million students in 180 countries participated in the Hour of Code during Computer Science Education week which was Dec. 4th – 10th.

The kindergarten through fifth-grade classes spent their time in the computer lab with their technology teacher, Mrs. Paserk, directing robots, “Switch and Glitch,” through different scenarios to save their captain.

The middle school students worked on the “Robot Rattle” activity, programming a robot to make different movements to complete tasks.

Although these activities may seem fun to these students, what many don’t realize is that they are gaining problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. Mrs. Paserk will continue to work with her students on coding throughout the school year.

Le Roy Jr.-Sr. High School one of only 26 statewide to make the College Board's AP District Honor Rolll

By Billie Owens
Press release:
 
Principal Tim McArdle announced Monday that Le Roy Jr.-Sr. High School is one of 447 (only 26 schools in NYS) school districts in the United States and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the eighth Annual AP District Honor Roll!
 
It is the only school in Genesee County listed on the Honor Roll.
 
This is the second time the school has received this honor in the last four years for increasing the number of students enrolled in AP courses and also increasing overall performance on the exams.  
 
Along with increasing AP course opportunities, Le Roy Jr.-Sr. High School has also seen significant gains over the last five years in the AP classroom: 
  • student participation by 85 percent
  • numbers of exams given overall by 31 percent
  • percentage of students scoring a 3+ by 60 percent
The link to the Honor Roll is here.

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE

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SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE NYS Snowmobile Safety course will be taught at Darien Fire Dept. Hall, January 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Part 2 January 14 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Fire hall is located on Rt. 77 Darien, NY The course is free to children from 10 to 18 years of age. New York State’s Snowmobile Law requires that youngsters ages 10-18 acquire a safety certificate before they may lawfully operate a snowmobile. Youngsters may qualify for their safety certificates by taking an 8 hour safety course and passing the examination given at the end of the course.
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SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE

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SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE NYS Snowmobile Safety course will be taught at Darien Fire Dept. Hall, January 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Part 2 January 14 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Fire hall is located on Rt. 77 Darien, NY The course is free to children from 10 to 18 years of age. New York State’s Snowmobile Law requires that youngsters ages 10-18 acquire a safety certificate before they may lawfully operate a snowmobile. Youngsters may qualify for their safety certificates by taking an 8 hour safety course and passing the examination given at the end of the course.
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Buffalo Zoo Mobile: ‘Mammals in Motion’ — free at Richmond library

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Join us at the Richmond Memorial Library this summer for Family Fridays at 2:30 p.m. Find out about even more programs and events available to ALL AGES! Bring the whole family! Fun for all ages! Free! No registration needed!  July 15th – Buffalo Zoo Mobile– Mammals in Motion July 22nd – On Your Mark, Get Set…Obstacle Course July 29th – Magic Marlin  August 5th – Party Productions with Flyin’ Brian & Nancy Check out our flyers online! Richmond Memorial Library 19 Ross St. Batavia, NY 14020 (585)-343-9550 ext.
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That’s My Story! Growing Up and Working on the Family Farm!

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Listen to reminiscences of local living! Join us for our first story session of the year: Growing Up and Working the Family Farm. Siblings and 4th generation farmers, Esther Leadley and Bill Guthrie will talk about their days on the family farm in nearby Peoria. Tickets: http://woodwardmemoriallibrary.org.
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What are Essential Oils?

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Come learn about essential oils in a free, no sales environment. We will be discussing what they are, what all the hype is about, and how they work to increase health and wellness. There will be no discussion of brands, companies, or sales pitches allowed by speaker or guests.
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GC Farm Bureau offers DEC pesticide recertification program in Elba

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Genesee County Farm Bureau will be offering a DEC pesticide recertification program on Thursday, March 31, for area agriculture producers and their employees. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Elba Fire Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Road, Elba. The program will include discussions on weeds, diseases and insects in corn and soybeans, prepping your sprayer for the upcoming season, and an update on pesticide regulations. Bring your pesticide card to earn 2.5 recertification points. There is no need to register. For more information, contact James Kingston at 585-746-1670.
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GC Farm Bureau offers NYS DOT Truck Rules & Regulations training in Elba

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Genesee County Farm Bureau, in collaboration with Monroe Tractor, will be offering a NYS DOT Truck Rules and Regulations Training Program on Thursday, March 31, for area agriculture producers and their employees. This training program is designed for producers and farm employees to become familiar with and review laws and regulations regarding proper truck operation throughout the year. It will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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GCC holds annual Veterans Day Academic Open House in Batavia

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Genesee Community College will hold its annual Veterans Day Academic Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. As the biggest recruitment event of the year, visitors have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with professors and instructors at the Academic Fair which runs from 9 to 9:45 a.m., gaining inside knowledge about GCC’s many majors and some long-term career projections. In addition, representatives from several four-year colleges will be on hand to talk about transfer options from GCC.
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Open House at Batavia Career and Technical Education Center

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Crime scene analysis, 3-D printing processes, welding applications, animal care methods, and the newest cosmetology trends are just a few of the practices students learn at the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center (CTE). The Batavia CTE Center will hold an Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. Students, parents and community members are invited to tour the center and discover the many skilled trades opportunities available at this facility. This event is open to the public. The Batavia CTE Center is located at 8250 State Street Road, Batavia.
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GCC hosts continuing education seminar for licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians

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GCC will host a continuing education seminar for licensed veterinary technicians and teterinarians from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. It is sponsored by the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians (NYSAVT). Cost is $150 for NYSAVT and NYS Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) members for the day, which includes breakfast snacks and lunch at Subway. Advance registration is strongly encouraged by going to www.nysavt.org or calling 518-779-0775.
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Fall Open House at GCC

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Genesee Community College will offer two open house events this fall at the Main Campus in Batavia, allowing perspective students and their families to explore the many opportunities the College has to offer. Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register at www.genesee.edu/OpenHouse or by calling 866-CALL-GCC. The first event is scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 – 11 a.m.
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Free Dementia Care Conference at Batavia Nursing Home, registration required

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Family members and professional health care providers who provide care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia are encouraged to attend a free Dementia Care Conference in Genesee County in October. The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring the seminar on the afternoon of Oct. 20. The Genesee County Nursing Home at 278 Bank St. in Batavia will host the seminar from 1-4 p.m.
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Annual Fall Open House at Notre Dame High School in Batavia

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From 2 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 18th Notre Dame High School will hold its annual Fall Open House for prospective students. Everyone is invited to come “Experience the Difference” of a Notre Dame education. Teachers will be on hand along with many clubs and sports coaches. The Notre Dame experience is affordable for all, financial aid and scholarships are available. Notre Dame is a Catholic school with a physically and emotionally safe learning environment welcoming to all.
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