Feeling Grateful All Around Stonehedge

Out Of The Mouths Of Babes
Ever wonder why so many people in our world are unhappy or disenchanted? Perhaps it's because we need to increase the amount of time we spend reflecting on what is good in our lives. Take a look below at the many ways in which students here at Stonehedge are grateful. They had no trouble completing "I am thankful for..."

• "my friends" - Jaxon, 1st grade
• "my family" - Alana, Kindergarten
• "dinner" - Mason, Kindergarten
• "everything, just not the bad stuff" - Riley, Kindergarten
• "my family" - Layann, 1st grade
• "food" - Avant, Kindergarten
• "my parents" - Alisha, Kindergarten
• "my dog" - Jason, 2nd grade
• "Fortnite" - Bowen, 2nd grade
• "my dog, family, and toys" - Mia, 2nd grade
• "cats" - Marlee, 2nd grade
• "food and toys" - Bennett, 2nd grade
• "hockey" - Dominick, 2nd grade

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.

Positivity Project to Focus on 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. 

Kindergarten classes working hard on their turkey headbands

Mrs. Malbone's class modeling their finished headbands

Mrs. Stalter's class picks feather colors for their turkeys

First graders decorated placemats to be donated to the rescue mission

Kindergarten classes also disguised some turkeys. Shh, no turkeys here! 

Attention Kindergarten Parents:

You are invited to join your friends and classmates for a fun

Kindergarten Get-Together

Thursday, December 6, 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 6 in the Blue Cafeteria!

Winter Has Arrived

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 sign-up/school app link.

Important Dates

Wednesday, Nov. 21-23 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, Dec. 6 - Kindergarten Get-Together, 6:30-7:30

Enjoy this special time with your family and friends,

Lori