Elm Street Elementary

🐾 ELM STREET ELEMENTARY
WOLVERINE KEYCHAINS

Show your Wolverine pride! 🐾

🔑 Wolverine Keychains — $10 each

Available September 14–23

Choose your color:
❤️ Red & White
🖤❤️ Black & Red

Get yours while supplies last!

$10 each

Dear families,
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!
Dates: September 21-24, 2026
Location: Elm Street Library


This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books that will get them excited about
reading, while also earning funds for our school.
The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating a Book Fair eWallet through our
school homepage. It’s easy to set up and easy for family and friends to add funds.
With eWallet, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to Share the Fair™—the giving program that supports
students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the Fair
empty-handed!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/elmstreetelementaryschool

Preview the books coming to the Fair by taking a 360° virtual tour via our school’s Book Fair homepage and
explore the titles, watch video book trailers, and more.
We can’t wait to see you at the Fair and help every student discover a book they’ll love!

Please see attached SACC information flyer.
If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Rando at Trando@wcsdletsgo.com

📸 School Pictures Are Coming!

Individual school pictures will be taken on:

September 15: 1st & 2nd Grades
September 16: 3rd & 4th Grades

Pictures will be available through Bakley Media. Parents can access the picture website at:

waverly.bakleymedia.com

When accessing the site, parents can look up their child by entering the student’s First Name, Last Name, and Student ID.

Unfortunately, I cannot provide student information, including Student IDs. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you need your student’s ID.

Parents can log in at any time, and you will be notified when your child’s pictures are available to view and order—or just to have a little fun seeing how much they’ve grown! 😊📸

Thank you! Mark Bakley

Thursday, September 17th: Wolverine Night
Grades 1 and 3 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grades 2 and 4 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Please see attached WARP link, it will open on Family ID on August 3rd and continue through August 28th. Below is the link for families to register, and it is on a first come, first served basis.

https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/warp-2026-2027-grades-3-6



**Please read the following details below before registering your child for WARP!

This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. We are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. If your child was not selected to attend the session of your choice, they will still have the option to attend the SACC program at Elm. (There is a fee to attend this program.) Students may be selected to attend more than one session, depending on enrollment for the session. The sessions are as follows:

Session 1: October 5-December 11

Session 2: January 11-March 26

Session 3: March 29-June 11

The hours of the program are Monday through Friday from school dismissal until 5:30.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com

Back to School Party!
Monday August 17, 2026
Tioga Central School
27 Fifth Ave., Tioga Center NY
*Free Backpacks (Child must be present to receive)
* School Supplies
*Free haircuts
* Much more!
This is a free event hosted and organized by Catholic Charities of Tioga County

Dear Elm St. Elementary Families,
I hope you and your family are enjoying a wonderful summer! As we prepare for another exciting school year, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and say hello.
As the new principal of Elm St. Elementary, I am honored to serve our students, families, and staff. This community has always been home to me. I have spent the past 29 years working in our district, including 20 years teaching second and third grade. After eight years as an administrator at the middle and high school, I am excited to return to my elementary roots. Returning to elementary education feels like coming home, and I couldn't be happier to be back at Elm St. Elementary.
Enclosed you will find information about our Popsicles with the Principal event on August 31st. I hope you'll stop by to enjoy a popsicle, meet our staff, and say hello before the school year begins. Whether you're new to Elm St. or a returning family, I would love the opportunity to meet you.
Thank you for the warm welcome I've already received. I look forward to seeing many of you on August 31st and welcoming all of our Wolverines back for another great school year!
Warmly,

Jacqueline Picco
Principal
Elm St. Elementary

Welcome to Tioga Smiles Dental Program! 2026-2027
What is Tioga Smiles Dental Program?
Tioga Smiles is a School-Based Dental Program overseen
by Tioga County Public Health. The program provides
dental services to students, Pre-K through 12th grade,
while they are in school. It operates in a mobile dental
unit that parks outside of your student’s school building
while school is in session.
What Dental Services are offered?
Preventative services offered include screenings/exams,
cleanings, fluoride, silver diamine fluoride, x-rays, and
sealants. Students will receive dental education at each
appointment Services are provided by a New York State
Registered Dental Hygienist.
What Does it Cost?
There are no out-of-pocket expenses for families. If there
is insurance associated with the student, Tioga County
Public Health will bill the insurance company to cover
expenses. No student will be denied services based on
their insurance status or inability to pay.
Who is Eligible for the Program?

Any student attending a Tioga County School District
may receive dental services. There are no eligibility or
income requirements.
How do I Enroll my student?
Please complete the attached Dental Enrollment Form
and return to your student’s school or scan the QR Code
below to submit electronically. A new enrollment form,
including health history, must be completed each school
year to participate. If you have questions, please contact
Tioga Smiles at 607-972-7552.

How are Appointments Scheduled?
Once the enrollment form has been returned to school,
your student will be assigned a time and escorted to the
Tioga Smiles Mobile Dental unit for their preventive
appointment. After each visit, the student will bring home
a goody bag filled with oral hygiene supplies and a note
discussing the outcome of the appointment.
What if my student needs Fillings or Extractions?
If your student needs further treatment (e.g. fillings or
extractions), there is a New York State licensed dentist on
staff. A second form of consent will be required for
additional dental treatment. If there are any concerns, we
will call you to discuss further treatment options

Dear Families,
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to support our school?
Box Tops for Education has been around for over 25 years, and it really can make a difference.
In fact, the Box Tops program has helped give almost one billion dollars to schools since 1996.
The Box Tops app gives participants the ability to earn for any school across the country with just
the touch of a button. Plus, the Box Tops app allows you to search for schools that could use a little
extra help, so you can help give students in low-income schools the opportunity to succeed.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy participating products and use the Box Tops app to scan your
store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and earnings are credited to your designated
school online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your
digital or email receipt with the Box Tops app and earn. Twice a year, our school gets a check!
See a list of participating products at
BTFE.COM/PRODUCTS
Box Tops earnings really add up, and the more people that participate, the bigger the impact we
can make. So, let’s give our teachers the support they need and give more kids the opportunity to
succeed. Together, we can help make a big difference

Dear Elm Street Families,
As we close another successful school year, I want to thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support. It has been an incredible honor to serve as the Principal of Elm Street Elementary for the past ten years. The relationships I have built with our students, families, staff, and community have made my time at Elm Street truly special, and I will always be grateful for the many memories we have created together.
To our fourth-grade students, congratulations on reaching this important milestone! I am extremely proud of all you have accomplished during your years at Elm Street. I wish you the very best as you move on to Waverly Middle School next year. Continue to work hard, be kind, believe in yourselves, and proudly represent Elm Street wherever you go. I know you will continue to make us proud. Most importantly, continue to be Safe, Kind, and Responsible.
Beginning July 1, I will be transitioning into my new role as Principal of Waverly High School. Although leaving Elm Street is bittersweet, I am excited to continue serving the students and families of the Waverly Central School District in this new capacity.
I am also very excited to welcome Mrs. Jackie Picco back to Elm Street as your new principal. Mrs. Picco taught at Elm Street for many years and already has a strong connection to our school and community. Her return is truly a homecoming, and I know she will do a fabulous job serving and supporting our students, families, staff, and community. Elm Street will be in excellent hands under her leadership.
Even though there are changes ahead, the familiar faces, strong relationships, and commitment to supporting our children remain the same. We are all still part of the same team and will continue working together to provide the best possible opportunities for every Waverly student.
Thank you again for allowing me the privilege of serving as your principal for the past ten years. On behalf of the entire Elm Street staff, I wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer.
Go Wolverines!
Sincerely,
John Cheresnowsky
Principal
Elm Street Elementary School

If your student was absent today, their report card will be available through June 30th by the main office.
Have a safe summer!

Spirit Day will be moved to June 23rd due to the weather forecast for tomorrow,

Reminder

What: AAC Parent Group - 4th Meeting
Where: District Office
When: June 17 at 6:30-7:30pm
RSVP: by June 15 to Danielle Lane at DALANE@WCSDLETSGO.COM

Childcare will be provided, upon request

Waverly Free Library Summer Reading 2026
July 1st-August 31st
Please see attached the flyer for information:

Upcoming Safety Drill information attached.

Upcoming Safety Drill information attached.