Notes from Principal Simmons

Friday, August 19, 2022

August 19 Update

Welcome Back Soon! Letters about next year's teacher and classroom (as well as LOTS of other info) were mailed out yesterday. Please be sure to activate your ParentVUE account! The first day of school is Wednesday, September 7th!

August 30th is coming soon!

We can't wait for the Stonehedge hallways to be a buzz with students again! We have a lot coming up on August 30th:

Kindergarten Orientation from 9-10:30 AM
New Family Orientation at Noon. Come to entrance #1
Popsicles with the Principals is from 4-6 pm. POP by Stonehedge to have a Popsicle with the Principals and find your classroom.

Breakfast and Lunch Updates

Please Note: Breakfast and Lunch will no longer be free to all students. Please see info in mailing regarding Free and Reduced Lunch forms. Please visit our website at westgenesee.org and click the Food Services link for more information.

Transportation:

We strongly recommend all students ride the bus. You will be able to find out bus routes and times in ParentVUE on Tuesday, August 23rd. ALL Stonehedge students being dropped off and picked up will enter and exit from the Main Entrance (Exit #1) and all cars up must go through the front car loop. Notice this is a change from last year, we will not be unloading or loading cars from the side lot. We will only have one car transport entrance and exit location. If your student is not able to ride the bus and you will pick up your student at dismissal on a regular basis (more than twice a week), you will need a car tag. Please call the office at 315-487-4633 for car tags. If you are going to transport your child(ren), expect traffic delays at dismissal.

Afternoon Dismissal Traffic Pattern: (follow the white arrows)

Morning Arrival Traffic Pattern:

Coming Soon:

Don't forget to mark you calendar Stonehedge Curriculum Night is Tuesday September 13

Kindergarten & First Grade parents 6:00-6:30
Second & Third Grade parents 6:30-7:00
Fourth Grade parents 7:00-7:30

Friday, August 12, 2022

August 12 Update

I hope the summer months have been restful and pleasant for you and your family! The staff at Stonehedge is working hard to prepare for the upcoming 2022-2023 School Year. A few points we wanted to share:

We will be sending the summer mailing with LOTS of important information late next week.
Please register in ParentVUE (an email was sent last Friday). ParentVUE is your access to our new management system, Synergy. We will no longer be using SchoolTool. Please register in ParentVUE if you have not already done so.
We strongly encourage everyone to use the WG provided transportation. If you must regularly self transport (more than twice a week), please call the office at 315-487-4633 to get a car tag. More information will be in the mailing next week regarding traffic flow.
Please call the office with questions! 315-487-4633

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, August 30th: 9:00 - 10:30am Kindergarten Orientation
Tuesday, August 30th: 12:00 - 1:00pm New Student Building Tours
Tuesday, August 30th: 4:00 - 6:00pm Pop in with the Principals for a cold treat and to find your room!
Wednesday, Sept 7th: First Day of School
Tuesday, Sept 13th: Open House

Friday, June 17, 2022

Weekend Update June 17th

Mrs. Colburn's First Grade Class
Classmates make life memorable

Next Week:

Monday, June 20 - No School - Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 21 - Last Full Day of School

Tuesday, June 21 - Kindergarten Picnic

Tuesday, June 21 - 4th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (Rain makeup: Wed at 9:45 AM)

Wednesday, June 22 - 1st Grade Fun Day

Wednesday, June 22 & Thursday, June 23 - Half Day - dismissal at 11:15 am

Thursday, June 23 - Last Day of School

In the Near Future:

Monday, June 27 - Wednesday, June, 29 - Kindergarten Screening

Important Information:

Summer Reading

Summer is a crucial time and students can lose up to three months of reading gains during the summer. Please help and encourage your child to read this summer. Some tips to help your child with their summer reading:

1. Make sure they have access to books. It is critical that kids have access to a wide variety of books over the summer months.

2. Books that match readers’ ability levels and interests. For young people’s reading skills to improve, they need to read books that align with their own reading levels.

3. Comprehension, as monitored and guided by an adult, teacher, or parent.

The most important piece to making summer reading effective is the help of an adult who can ask questions and guide kids to better understand what they are reading. With these three ingredients, your summer reading program will soar!

Look from the "Oceans of Possibilities" summer reading newsletter that went home this week.

The Stonehedge Library will be open 10:00 am - 12:00 pm every Tuesday starting July 12 through August 16.

Kindergarten Screening Information

If you have registered your student for kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year, you will receive a letter at the end of next week to remind you of your screening date and time. All kindergarten screening for Stonehedge students will be done this year at Stonehedge. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Stonehedge Main Office at 315-487-4633.

Around School:

Stonehedge Spirit Week

Hat Day