The Christmas decorations are put away for another year and my house seems a little, well, blah.
I sure miss seeing all the beautiful lights around my neighborhood and the tree in my living room (although if I really want to visit it I can just go up to the attic). We are fortunate enough to have most of our family in the area, and were able to enjoy a relaxing Christmas day at my parents' (in our pajamas, a fairly new but most excellent tradition) and a wonderfully full house at my in-laws' a few days later.
It was especially fun to shop for my 4-year-old niece and get all those cute little #“girly girl#” things that my daughter has long outgrown.
However, I'm thinking my brother-in-law was being sarcastic when he expressed his enthusiasm for more Polly Pocket pieces to spread around their family room!
We spent New Year's Eve with friends watching #“Pirates of the Caribbean 2#” (nothing like a large screen TV), snacking on a buffet fit for an army and watching the ball drop in NYC with Dick Clark. The kids enjoyed trying out the Wii games at their house and insist that we should get one. We'll have to see about that.
It was a little tough to get back into the school routine after Christmas break, and I'm not sure who had the worse time, the kids or me. My daughter had volleyball practice every day so she didn't really get to sleep in (except for New Year's Day) but she enjoyed some free time to go bowling, shopping and watch some new movies.
My son had a hard time leaving the new Game Boy behind but has managed to live without it for a few hours every day. The return to school means that high school musical rehearsals are beginning, Odyssey of the Mind teams are gearing up for the regional competition in March, modified swimming and basketball are underway, and state assessment tests are just around the corner for many of our students.
I#'ll report on January's A.P.T. meeting in my next installment due to deadline constraints, but just a reminder that the Association of Parents and Teachers meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the high school board room. Plans are in the works for the National Circus Project, Author Day and Vitamin L concert at the elementary school, just to name a few.
Weedsport Elementary School is buzzing with activity on Saturdays as CCYO basketball teams of all ages compete in two gyms.
With boys#, and girls#, teams from second through eighth grades, it takes a large number of people to make this program happen.
Having a son who's been involved since second-grade, I know and appreciate the hard work, time and dedication our coaches, referees and scorekeepers give to CCYO, and coordinator Mark Mietz works tirelessly to make our program a success year after year.
If you have a child involved in CCYO basketball, be sure to take the time to thank those volunteers for their commitment to the program.
Hey, Weedsport, while you're #in that #“thanks-giving” kind of mood, why not send a little gratitude to our fire department?
We tend to forget about the service these dedicated volunteers provide for our community every single day, but it certainly comes to the forefront when it's your family they#'re assisting.
Recently, a family member had an accident at home and was very impressed with and grateful for our department#'s quick response, professional demeanor and caring attitude. Let#'s support our fire department in every way possible and let them know they#'re appreciated.
Mark your calendar for two great nights of entertainment coming your way this Spring. The Weedsport Lions Club is hosting not one, but two talent shows this year: a student show will be held on Friday, March 23, and a community show, #“Weedsport's Got Talent,“ will be held on Friday, April 27.
Both shows will be presented in the high school auditorium, and proceeds will help fund scholarships. If you're interested in participating in either show, contact Wally Meier at 834-9229.
The annual talent shows are always very entertaining and a great place to take the whole family.
In closing, Weedsport lost a well-loved member of our community on Jan. 6. Jack Mietz has been a fixture in our village for over 30 years and has been a friend to all. He will be greatly missed.
Wendy Bates has lived in Weesport all her life and loves to write about her community.
It was especially fun to shop for my 4-year-old niece and get all those cute little #“girly girl#” things that my daughter has long outgrown.
However, I'm thinking my brother-in-law was being sarcastic when he expressed his enthusiasm for more Polly Pocket pieces to spread around their family room!
We spent New Year's Eve with friends watching #“Pirates of the Caribbean 2#” (nothing like a large screen TV), snacking on a buffet fit for an army and watching the ball drop in NYC with Dick Clark. The kids enjoyed trying out the Wii games at their house and insist that we should get one. We'll have to see about that.
It was a little tough to get back into the school routine after Christmas break, and I'm not sure who had the worse time, the kids or me. My daughter had volleyball practice every day so she didn't really get to sleep in (except for New Year's Day) but she enjoyed some free time to go bowling, shopping and watch some new movies.
My son had a hard time leaving the new Game Boy behind but has managed to live without it for a few hours every day. The return to school means that high school musical rehearsals are beginning, Odyssey of the Mind teams are gearing up for the regional competition in March, modified swimming and basketball are underway, and state assessment tests are just around the corner for many of our students.
I#'ll report on January's A.P.T. meeting in my next installment due to deadline constraints, but just a reminder that the Association of Parents and Teachers meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the high school board room. Plans are in the works for the National Circus Project, Author Day and Vitamin L concert at the elementary school, just to name a few.
Weedsport Elementary School is buzzing with activity on Saturdays as CCYO basketball teams of all ages compete in two gyms.
With boys#, and girls#, teams from second through eighth grades, it takes a large number of people to make this program happen.
Having a son who's been involved since second-grade, I know and appreciate the hard work, time and dedication our coaches, referees and scorekeepers give to CCYO, and coordinator Mark Mietz works tirelessly to make our program a success year after year.
If you have a child involved in CCYO basketball, be sure to take the time to thank those volunteers for their commitment to the program.
Hey, Weedsport, while you're #in that #“thanks-giving” kind of mood, why not send a little gratitude to our fire department?
We tend to forget about the service these dedicated volunteers provide for our community every single day, but it certainly comes to the forefront when it's your family they#'re assisting.
Recently, a family member had an accident at home and was very impressed with and grateful for our department#'s quick response, professional demeanor and caring attitude. Let#'s support our fire department in every way possible and let them know they#'re appreciated.
Mark your calendar for two great nights of entertainment coming your way this Spring. The Weedsport Lions Club is hosting not one, but two talent shows this year: a student show will be held on Friday, March 23, and a community show, #“Weedsport's Got Talent,“ will be held on Friday, April 27.
Both shows will be presented in the high school auditorium, and proceeds will help fund scholarships. If you're interested in participating in either show, contact Wally Meier at 834-9229.
The annual talent shows are always very entertaining and a great place to take the whole family.
In closing, Weedsport lost a well-loved member of our community on Jan. 6. Jack Mietz has been a fixture in our village for over 30 years and has been a friend to all. He will be greatly missed.
Wendy Bates has lived in Weesport all her life and loves to write about her community.
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