TEAMWORK Makes the World Work

Last Friday, we had our monthly assembly which was led by Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Prosser and Mrs. McIntyre’s classes. They solved a problem led by Mr. Mercado where PE equipment was left strewn around the gymnasium. Students in these classes showed that by using TEAMWORK and the old adage that many hands make light work, the gymnasium was picked up, organized, and ready for the next class. 

Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Prosser and Mrs. McIntyre leading the assembly on teamwork

Students deciding if the pictures presented depict teamwork or not

Students in Mrs. Stalter's kindergarten class using teamwork on game day

More game day fun in Mrs. Stalter's class

Working together in Mrs. Stalter's class

Introducing SOCKTOBER!

Students know that the premise for the Positivity Project is built upon an awareness that our daily thoughts and actions show that other people matter - #otherpeoplematter. We will show our compassion again this year 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 12) and donations will be delivered to our local Rescue Mission. Keeping feet dry and warm during our central New York winters is certainly a challenge and our collective efforts will surely help! Thank you in advance for talking at home about the good in this project!

Our strength this week is Identifying & appreciating the good in others. Again Kid President has a Pep Talk for the World with a message about appreciation. You can view it at A Pep Talk for the World
         Character Strength Calendar:
         October 15-21 Integrity
         October 22-28 Perspective
         October 29 - November 4 Creativity

Halloween 

The excitement centered around Halloween has begun!! Children are already making decisions regarding costumes and neighborhood trick or treat plans. Grade level teams are planning the contents of the morning celebration. I will be sure to send pictures via twitter so you can see our little friends in their costumes.

Here are a  few simple guidelines to 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 makeup.  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. 

For additional fun, please visit our annual district  Halloween Carnival sponsored by the R2 Program on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 4-7:30 p.m.,  West Genesee High School. More information coming soon. 

Important Dates:
Tuesday, October 9 - Fri., October 12 - SOCKTOBER Sock Collection
Tuesday, October 9 - Open Library Night 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 12 - First Annual ”Pumpkin”hedge Celebration
K-1: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
2-3: 6:30 - 7:00  p.m.
4-5: 7:00 - 7:30  p.m.
Monday, October 15 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Library
Monday, October 29 -  Halloween Carnival, 4:00 - 7:30 p.m., West Genesee High School
Wednesday, October 31 -  Halloween Classroom Parties

Enjoy this beautiful summer like weather!

~Lori