Merry-Go-Round Performance Reels in Audience

This week students in grades K-2 were treated to a fun and interactive performance by the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. The performance was based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grim, The Fisherman and His Wife. The timing was perfect as second grade classes had just finished studying the story. Audience members waved, clapped, and drummed along as they watched the story unfold. The play, which is a cautionary tale about greed, had students laughing while learning about differences between 'wanting' something and 'needing' something. 

Biscuit Author Alyssa Capucilli Visits Stonehedge 'Woof! Woof!'

Our students were treated to a wonderful visit from author Alyssa Capucilli thanks to Stonehedge PTA. Mrs. Capucilli spoke to all grades and tailored her presentations for each of the grade levels. She stressed the importance of imagination and discussed the creative writing process.

Mrs. Capucilli shows students a printer's spread of one of her books. 

"Who likes to write stories?" Mrs. Capucilli asked.

Second Grades Demonstrate What Makes a Good Citizen

There are many pieces that make up the puzzle of being a good citizen. During this month's Character Education assembly, Mrs. Schweitzer's and Mrs. Farrow's classes put on a short skit piecing together the puzzle of good citizenship.

Students described different characteristics of citizenship.

Making up the citizenship puzzle: Cooperation, Responsibility, Honesty, Patience, Thankfulness, Respect, Kindness, and Perseverance.

Congratulations to our first grade HEDGE Award winners:

Jad Abdelqader, Carter Brown, Riley Bullock, Nate Cammarata, Lincoln Christopher, Rebeca Dickinson, Mark Gulev, Molly Humphrey, Vlad Kishov, Victoria Lattimore, Maeve Lepak, Avery Mathewson, Tommy McCarty, Nicholas Meluni, Maddie Mignone, Marie Morano, Veronica Moss, Olivia O'Connor, Lillie-Mae Parker, Kayden Perkins, Victoria Petrovets, Elli Schad, Isabella Serrant, Caitlin Shortslef, Zachary Stevens, Samantha Winton

Congratulations to our second grade HEDGE Award winners:

Jackson Austin, Ryan Boyer, Addison Briggs, Jack Cosamano, Harper Flynn, Logan Frese, Dylan Frost, Emma Harris, Ethan Harvey, Giorgia Hess, Annalin Hyatt, Scott Johnson, Lent Kent, Katie Klaczko, Ryan Limpert, Stella Mikhailova, Samantha Orr,  Nash Oudemool, John Panek, Grady Robertson, True Sims, Sarah Smithers, Kaelyn Stone, Aubry  Vincentini, Grace Vincentini

Congratulations...C.O.D.E Program Receives Recognition

West Genesee School District is happy to announce that the C.O.D.E Program of the Camillus Police Department will be receiving the 2016 McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center Children’s Guardian Award.

Every year McMahon/Ryan Child Advocacy Center honors those who go above and beyond to protect children and help them reach their full potential. Officer Brand and Officer Grace will be accepting this honor on behalf of the District. 

Congratulations to speech pathologist Sue Rozwod. She was recently honored for her 30 years of service to our district! She is a leader in her field and a valuable member of the Stonehedge community. She has a great sense of humor and always has a smile on her face. Thanks for all you do!

From left: Debbie Miller, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Lori Keevil, Principal Stonehedge Blue, Sue Rozwod, Speech Pathologist, Brent Suddaby, Principal Stonehedge Gold, Dr. Christopher Brown, Superintendent of Schools. 

Annual Budget Vote: The West Genesee Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the High School auditorium lobby. As a West Genesee parent, your participation in the voting process is vital to the continued academic success of our children. Please review the detailed information in the special budget edition of the Communicator which is being mailed home the week of April 25. Click here to access this plus information about the voting process from our website.

Please remember that Spring Break is from April 25-29. Have a fun and safe time with your family.

~Lori