Welcome to BC Cate Elementary School! My name is Sara Fontana, and I am the new principal. I have had the opportunity to meet many teachers and parents this summer and want to thank you for your warm welcome. I am looking forward to meeting and working with each of you! I am proud to join the BC Cate family and to become an active member of the Odessa-Montour community.

In my short time here I have learned that the teachers are highly qualified, the support staff hard working and all seem to have a love of learning that is contagious! We are all committed to providing our students with a well-rounded education. Students’ instruction is based on the New York State’s learning standards for reading, math, science and social studies and each student will also receive specialized instruction in the areas of art, music, library and physical education. At BC Cate students also participate in character education initiatives, because we believe that being kind, respectful and having good citizenship are important qualities to foster in our children.

I invite you to get involved in our school! There will be many opportunities for you to participate and volunteer throughout the school year. Your help and support is vital in making the 2009-10 school year the best yet!

I look forward to meeting you and your children soon. Please feel free to stop in to meet me or call me with any questions you may have. You can reach me at the BC Cate office (607) 535- 7267.

Sincerely,

Sara  Fontana