Dear Walt Disney Families,
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year at Walt Disney School!
Walt Disney is a diverse, friendly and close-knit neighborhood school that embraces its rich traditions. At the same time, Walt Disney is firmly committed to preparing its’ students for life in the 21st Century. We invite you to join us in our efforts to create a joyful place for them to learn about their community, their world and the world yet to come! There are many ways we can work together to teach and inspire our children to reach individual excellence. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us, by calling the main office, or by email: elaine_damelio@gateschili.org or sara_mucino@gateschili.org. Thank you very much for entrusting your child to our care.
Sincerely and on behalf of the Staff of Walt Disney,
Elaine A. Damelio Sara B. Mucino
Principal Assistant Principal
Happy 50th Birthday Walt Disney! To view our 50th Anniversary video click the link below.
Six Spartans made their mark this year as inductees into the WEMOCO chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).
Residents who live in the Gates Chili Central School District are invited to file petitions to be a Board of Education candidate in the upcoming election on May 18. There are three seats up for election this year.
This group will represent various stakeholders in the school community and convene quarterly to build awareness, guide work of the focus areas of improvement and advance the district's mission, vision and goals around culturally-responsive education.
The first week of the registration system will only accept individuals living in specific zips with lower vaccination rates.
There have been several changes to our attendance and daily health screening procedures, and we realize that has led to several questions. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to new attendance procedures.
All eight of the common allergens and safety protocols for each were covered in a recent training for members of each building’s school nutrition staff.
Headlines include: Staying connected while apart; Creating a culture of kindness; Choir commissions “Colorful ” music and lyrics; and much more!
