SOCKTOBER and Other Fall Fun at Stonehedge

Introducing SOCKTOBER!

Last week we kicked off our monthly Positivity Project assembly with an invitation for students to help show that #otherpeoplematter by participating in Socktober! Socks are one of the most needed, but least donated, items in homeless shelters. Students were shown a short video by Kid President (click here to view) introducing the idea of the sock drive. Stonehedge is collecting socks through the end of this week (October 20) and donations will go to the local Rescue Mission. 

During the assembly, teachers, teacher assistants, and staff all showed students what character trait was their strength by raising their hands as Mrs. Keevil read through the list of 24 traits. Kids cheered along as teachers came forward to showcase their different strengths. It demonstrated that even "grown ups" have different strengths and abilities. 

Welcoming New Staff to Stonehedge

Stonehedge is happy to welcome several new faces to our family.

Speech Pathologist Mrs. Dunham joins us full time after being in the district for four years in several different buildings. 

Physical Education teachers Miss Cizenski and Mrs. Klink join our physical education department alongside Mrs. Barbuto and Mr. Mercado. This fantastic team will lead the Turkey Trot on November 1. Stay tuned for more information on that fun and important day. 

Halloween is almost here!! Costumes are being decided and candy is at the ready.  The Stonehedge Halloween Parade will begin at  10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.  We hope you will be able to join us by lining the parade route out in front of our school. The children love to see you there! No need to sign in for parade viewing.

A few simple guidelines will make the day a safe and happy one for all of the children. 

1.  Please send your child’s costume to school in a bag.  Do not send your child to school in costume or wearing make-up.  All scary, bloody masks, weapons, spears or other dangerous accessories must remain at home. Our youngest students can be frightened easily, and we want them to have a positive experience.

2.  Classroom party times will be determined by the teacher and announced ahead of time. Due to health and safety concerns only adults who are designated helpers will be permitted in the classrooms during the parties. Helpers are asked not to bring younger children.

3.  If you are going to join the festivities and dress up, please avoid masks. Naturally, we need to be able to recognize everyone who is interacting with the children.

4.     We will follow normal dismissal procedures.  Please encourage your child to ride the bus home.  If you must pick up your child due to appointments or other business, be sure to sign him or her out in the main office.

5.    In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled and a text will be sent out via Parent Link. 

We look forward to a wonderful holiday with the children. Your cooperation and assistance is very much appreciated.

For additional fun, please visit our annual district  Halloween Carnival sponsored by the R2 Program on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. in the West Genesee High School LOWER GYM. Click here for more information. A “spooktacular” night is sure to had by all! 

Important Dates:

Mon., October 16 - Fri., October 20 - SOCKTOBER 

Wednesday, October 18 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 31 - Halloween Parade, 10 a.m.

Character Strength Calendar:

October 15-21 Teamwork/Citizenship

October 22-28 Creativity

October 29 - November 4 Bravery

~Lori