Feeling Grateful All Around Stonehedge

One thing becomes pretty clear this time of year...we have some amazing students and we are so grateful for each and every one of them.

As our students have been studying the character trait Gratitude this week as part of the Positivity Project, they have demonstrated some ways they can be thankful and express gratitude in their lives.

You are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.

Many classes read "My Gratitude Jar", by Kristin Wiens. After reading the story, Mrs. Malbone's kindergarten class made a gratitude jar and each student wrote something they were thankful for on a slip of paper. When the class is having a rough day in the future, they will turn to their gratitude jar and remind them of all the wonderful things they are thankful for.

Brightening a Meal

Students in grades k-2 took time last week to color paper placemats with a "Happy Thanksgiving" message on them. The placemats will be delivered to both the Rescue Mission and Meals on Wheels to help brighten the table on Thanksgiving Day. 

These second graders did a wonderful job coloring!

Hard at work! Second graders put the finishing touches on their placemats.

It's Cheetah Time!

Students in Miss Kolis and Mrs. Colburn's first grade class roared into Cheetah Central recently in celebration of earning 25 compliments. Students got to choose what they would like to learn about for a day and they chose the cheetah! They made cheetah masks and played cheetah-themed games throughout the day all while learning all about their favorite large cat. Among other facts, they learned that the cheetah is the world's fastest land animal, it is an endangered species, and it is a mammal. 

Positivity Project to Focus on Gratitude, Humility/Modesty, and Kindness

As Thanksgiving approaches, it is fitting to study the character traits of Gratitude, Humility/Modesty, and Kindness as we approach the holiday season. 

Throughout the last week of November and into December, students will be exploring what each of these traits mean:

WHAT DOES HUMILITY/MODESTY MEAN?

You do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves.

WHAT DOES KINDNESS MEAN?

You are generous to others and you are never too busy to help out. You enjoy doing good deeds for other people. 

Attention Kindergarten Parents:

You are invited to join your friends and classmates for a fun
Kindergarten Get-Together
Thursday, December 7, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

Let’s play games, listen to a story in the library, make a craft, and enjoy a snack together.  Kindergarten children and their family members will have the opportunity to mingle with other families and get to know one another. 

Hope to see you on December 7 in the Blue Cafeteria!

Snow Days May Be Coming Soon

Though we were fortunate to have had a mild November so far, snow is just around the corner. When winter weather is predicted, stay tuned to Dr. Brown's twitter feed, the website, district Facebook page, the West Genesee app, and the local radio and television stations for information on delays and cancellations. In addition, please make sure that your child has appropriate clothing. Students not only walk to and from the bus, but also play outside for recess. We want to make sure they stay warm!

Blackboard communications software allows us to send emails, texts, phone app notifications, and make phone calls. (Phone calls will be used for emergency situations only) Parent/Guardians and Staff will NOT need to sign-up to receive information from schools that you are registered for in Schooltool. (You will have the option to opt-out if you choose not to receive emails, texts, and/or phone calls.)

For more information and/or to sign-up (if you are not a parent/guardian or staff in the Schooltool system) go to the website and click on the WG Communications logo from the home page, or logo above. For more information about the new system click here. 

Important Dates:

Wednesday, Nov. 22-24--No School, Thanksgiving Break

Enjoy this special time with your family and friends,
Lori