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 School District Athletics Announcement
Approved sports are Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys Golf, Girls Gymnastics, Varsity Field Hockey, Boys and Girls JV & Varsity Soccer, and Girls Tennis.
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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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Important Update on School Reopening (8/21/20)
A very important update on school reopening and a survey being conducted by the Erie County Childcare Task Force can be found in today's Ken-Ton Weekly Connection.
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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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Update for Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students
The Ken-Ton School District is very excited to welcome its incoming kindergarten students. Parents and guardians are asked to please review this information regarding the kindergarten screening/orientation process.
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Don't Forget to Register for Kindergarten & Universal Pre-K
All families with children who will be eligible for Kindergarten (age 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2020) or Universal Pre-K (age 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2020) to register for the 2020-21 school year which begins in September.
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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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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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All Parents/Guardians Invited to Take Part in Virtual Reopening Question-and-Answer Sessions
A total of four virtual meetings have been scheduled for parents and guardians to ask questions and receive information about reopening planning. All meetings will take place online via YouTube Live. Participants will be able to ask questions using the YouTube Live Chat feature and watch as answers are provided by district administrators. Those who cannot participate will be able to watch a video recording after the session.
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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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ITTIC Offers Free Virtual Support Sessions for Parents/Caretakers
The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) is partnering with the district to offer free monthly 45-minute virtual support sessions for any parents/caretakers. The topic of the first session is Transitioning Back to School.
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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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Board of Education Holds Reorganizational Meeting
The Board of Education held its annual Re-Organizational Meeting on July 7. The Oath was administered to Board President Matthew Chimera, Trustees Jennifer Morrow and Lesley Battaglia, and Superintendent Cimato.
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Update for Families of Incoming Kindergarten Students
The Ken-Ton School District is very excited to welcome its incoming kindergarten students. Parents and guardians are asked to please review this information regarding kindergarten screening/orientation.
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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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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."
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Susan Sperrazza, Hoover Elementary School Social Worker
"She is a kind, generous, helpful person who teaches these skills to the Hoover Hoots and others by example."
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Olivia Boryszak, Hoover Elementary School Teacher
"Above Olivia's wonderful attributes as a student, are her attributes as a person. Olivia is one of the most reliable and kind students in Hoover Elementary School."
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Susan Hirsch, Edison Elementary School Teacher
Susan Hirsch, Edison Elementary School first-grade teacher, recently earned her National Board Certification, which is considered to be the gold standard in teaching.
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Pierce Moline, Big Picture Program 101 Student
He has put great effort into his work this year. His exhibition last month was referred to by his Advisor as, "One of the best exhibitions I have ever seen!"
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Kari Piazza, Big Picture Program Senior Clerk Typist
"She is excellent with the students and we are lucky to have her working with use every day!"
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Stacey Pritchard, Big Picture Program 401 Advisor
"Stacey has worked tirelessly to provide the support her students need to be successful in school!"
