Dear NCES Families,
All of us at NCES are excited to welcome back new and returning students for the 2024-25 school year. Our first day of school for all Pre-K through 6th grade students will be on Tuesday, September 3rd. Our school day will begin at 7:50 and end at 2:30. For those parents who choose to transport their children, the times for drop off are 7:30-7:48 and 2:30-2:40 for pick up. If your child will be getting breakfast, please drop them off by 7:40 so they have time to eat before the cafe closes. Parent drop off will be at the entrance to the intermediate wing (same as last year) and pick up will be at the front loop (also same as last year).
We are excited to introduce and welcome some new staff to NCES:
· Maeghan McDonald (soon to be Mrs. Viapiano) is joining us as a full time 2nd grade teacher this year. After graduating from Fredonia State University, Maeghan became a professional actress and traveled performing in musicals. After settling down in Angola, she received her Masters in Education from Buffalo State University and has experience teaching Kindergarten and Second Grade in the city of Buffalo. She has two dogs and two cats, whom she cares for with her husband, Joe. Mrs. Viapiano loves to sing, camp, hike, travel, and cook. She is a huge fan of the Sabres and Buffalo Bills! Welcome Maeghan!
· Mrs. Cassie Stronz will be teaching 4th grade at NCES this year. She has 14 years of classroom teaching experience and 18 years as an educator. Mrs. Stronz spent the last 12 years teaching 3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary School in the Jamestown Public School District after teaching 6th grade in the Randolph Central School District for two years. She lives in Hamburg with her husband and their two daughters. She especially loves being active outdoors. Her favorite adventures take her and her family hiking through National Parks. She also enjoys spending time with her loved ones, listening to live music, and reading. Welcome Mrs. Stronz!
· Mr. Patrick Neureuter grew up in Hamburg and studied at Nazareth College and SUNY Geneseo. For four years he lived and taught sixth grade in the Geneseo and Rochester areas. This past year he decided to move back to the Buffalo area to be closer to family. In the summer he loves to spend time by a lake and in the winter he skis as much as possible. Welcome Mr. Neureuter!
· Courtney Bley has joined us as the new NCES School Nurse. She has 20 years of nursing experience and is entering her fourth year as a School Nurse. Courtney obtained an Associate of Applied Science degree from Trocaire College and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from SUNY Brockport. She grew up right here in North Collins and currently lives in Buffalo. She loves animals, gardening, reading and creating all-natural products.
Please save the date for our Open House which will be held on Thursday, September 26th. More information will be coming soon!
We look forward to seeing you and your family very soon. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
Sincerely,
Kerry Buell
Elementary School Principal