Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
Providing our students with the supports, tools, and diverse opportunities needed to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world
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Ken-Ton Weekly Connection: Superintendent's Weekly Message & Video Update
Stay up-to-date with the Ken-Ton Weekly Connection, a weekly message and video update from Superintendent Sabatino Cimato. View past editions on the web and sign up to receive it in your email inbox each week.
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Ken-Ton Recognizes Student Artists, Art Teachers & BOE
The Ken-Ton School District celebrated the talents of nine student artists and their art teachers at a special event on October 20 which also recognized the contributions of the five volunteers who serve on the Board of Education.
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Parents: Access Free FASFA/TAP Form Assistance & Information
Free assistance for families in filling out the 2021-2022 FASFA and TAP forms is being offered at the Family Support Center. Appointments are available Monday and Wednesday evenings. You can also view a recording of the recent Financial Aid Night.
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Back-to-School Toolkit
Visit our back-to-school page at www.ktufsd.org/back2school for all school communications, device/material pick-up information, supply lists, and more.
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Reopening Planning for the 2020-21 School Year
All planning documentation and resources involving the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year will be posted to the district website at www.ktufsd.org/reopening, which will be constantly routinely.
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Operation Recognition (Veterans Diploma Information)
Veterans who left high school without graduating are eligible to earn a New York State high school diploma through Operation Recognition, which recognizes the devotion and sacrifice of all veterans who left school early by presenting them with a high school diploma.
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Up-To-Date Academic Information Available on Portal
Up-to-date academic information for Gr. K-12 parents/guardians is available on the Infinite Campus portal (www.ktufsd.org/portal) and through the Campus Parent App.
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Career Academies
Kenmore East and Kenmore West both offer New York State-certified career and technical education programs through the district's four Career Academies: Pre-Engineering, Computer Networking, Information Technology, and Finance & Enterprise.
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Music Programs
For eight years in a row, Ken-Ton has been among the tiny fraction of the nation's school districts to be designated as a “Best Community for Music Education” by the NAMM Foundation.
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Kenmore East and Kenmore West are two of only four schools in the eight counties of Western New York that offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
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Art Programs
The Ken-Ton School District is widely regarded in the Western New York arts community as having one of the region’s leading K-12 art education program with two art career pathways in the Fine Arts and the Media Arts.
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Big Picture Program
The Big Picture Program, located at the former Kenmore Middle School Building, is a non-traditional high school program and the only one of its kind in Western New York.
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Character Education & Bullying Prevention
Find information on programs and activities taking place in all schools that promote positive behaviors and a safe and supportive school environment, and what you can do to respond to and report bullying.
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Erie County Department of Health COVID-19 Case Guidance for Schools and Childcare Programs
The Erie County Department of Health has published its guidance and information to clarify what ECDOH is doing to respond to COVID cases within schools and childcare providers. These documents can be found at erie.gov/covid19/schools
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Find Back-to-School Information from Each School on the Back-to-School Page
Visit our back-to-school page at www.ktufsd.org/back2school for back-to-school information from each school including school welcome letters and communications, device and material pick-up information, school supply lists, each schools' remote learning plan, information on student schedules, and more.
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Device (iPad/Chromebook) Request Electronic Form and Technology Support Information
The district is providing devices to as many families as possible to assist with online/remote learning. Information on requesting a device such as a Chromebook or iPad can be found at www.ktufsd.org/devices. On this page you will also find information about technology support and helpful resources to assist you with accessing technology and instructional resources.
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Ken-Ton School District Announces Plan to Phase In Hybrid Model in 5-Week Increments
The Ken-Ton School District has announced that the district will phase in a hybrid schedule in 5-week increments, beginning with UPK, Gr. K, Gr. 1, and self-contained special education classes, beginning Oct. 13. Transportation will be provided for BOCES CTE students beginning Sept. 8. You can find more details in the August 21, 2020 Ken-Ton Weekly Connection, which you can find at www.ktufsd.org/superintendent.
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Remote Learning Plan, Contact Tracing & Testing Plan Have Both Been Posted to the Reopening Website
The Remote Learning Plan, which details how instructional programming would be carried out should schools have to operate in a fully remote learning model for all students, and the Contact Tracing & Testing Plan, which details steps that would be taken should a student or staff member test positive to COVID-19, have both been posted to the School & District Reopening Plans page.
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Superintendent Sabatino Cimato: July 10, 2020 Letter
"It is with great pride that I write this letter during my first week as Superintendent of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District."
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Budget Vote and Board of Election Results
For the full official results of the Budget Vote and Board of Education Election, visit www.ktufsd.org/budget.
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February 5, 2020 Capital Project Exit Survey Results
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, voters in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District approved the district’s proposed Capital Project by a vote of 1,082 to 328. Voters had the opportunity to take part in an anonymous exit survey. Click here to view the results.
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February 5, 2020 Capital Project Voting Results
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, voters in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District approved the district’s proposed Capital Project by a vote of 1,082 to 328.
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Ken-Ton Recognizes Student Artists, Art Teachers & BOE
The Ken-Ton School District celebrated the talents of nine student artists and their art teachers at a special event on October 20 which also recognized the contributions of the five volunteers who serve on the Board of Education.
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Free FASFA/TAP Form Assistance & Information
Free assistance for families in filling out the 2021-2022 FASFA and TAP forms is being offered at the Family Support Center. Appointments are available Monday and Wednesday evenings. You can also view a recording of the recent Financial Aid Night.
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Click Here for the District & School Reopening Plans
The school and district reopening plans will all be posted to the website for parents/guardians to view by the end of the day Friday, July 31. They can be found on our reopening site at www.ktufsd.org/reopening.
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KE, KW Earn U.S. News & World Report 'Best Schools' Designation
Ken-East and Ken-West were among the top high schools in the U.S. to earn the "Best High Schools" designation in the U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best High Schools rankings out of nearly 18,000 schools evaluated.
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Ken-Ton Named a Best Community for Music Education
For the 10th year in a row, Ken-Ton has been designated as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation in recognition of its outstanding K-12 music programs and commitment to music education.
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William VanDyne, Franklin Elementary School Student
"William is polite, responsible, intelligent and thoughtful. He can be counted on to make good choices and help when needed, not just when asked."
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Braelynn Miller, Edison Elementary School Student
"From teachers past and present, Braelynn is praised as an outstanding example of our Edison Eagle SOAR program."
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Susan Hirsch, Edison Elementary School Teacher
"Whether it's developing a literacy night for K-2, hosting readers' theatre productions in her classroom or sharing her passion for gardening, Susan Hirsch puts every ounce of herself into the education of our children."
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Rebecca Thompson, Franklin Elementary School Teacher
"Mrs. Thompson works hard to build relationships with her students and the other staff members in the building and she can tell when students and staff need a 'seat on her bench.'"
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Kirsten Hoffman, Franklin Elementary School Teacher Aide
"Mrs. Hoffman constantly looks for ways to be helpful and she always goes above and beyond to help any teacher/staff member."
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Debbie Reynolds, Edison Elementary School Library Clerk
"She is always pleasant and takes the time out to recognize the accomplishments of students and staff alike. She is a treasure in the Edison Library."
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Jennifer Gazdovich, Kenmore West High School Teacher
"Mrs. Gazdovich’s love of teaching and true appreciation for working with students is evident by observing her classes and students. Mrs. Gazdovich is always exploring and finding new ways to make the learning of science relevant for her students."
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Sue Goulette, Kenmore West High School Teacher Aide
"Mrs. Goulette has worked in the Ken-Ton School District for 29 years; 11 of those years at Kenmore West. Mrs. Goulette is an integral part of the building and its operations."
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Emily Forney, Kenmore West High School Student
"Emily wants to help students find tools to be successful in life and wants students with disabilities to know to never give up on themselves."
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Cheryl Haefner, Hoover Elementary School Support Staff
"She is known to go above and beyond when it comes to helping students and families. She knows that every child needs something different to be successful and she won’t stop until she finds what it is."
