'Tis the season for Positivity Project Character Traits

Friday’s Positivity Project assembly was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more about the character traits we are all studying this month, Kindness, Humility, and Self-Control.

We were very fortunate to have a special guest speaker for our Positivity Project Assembly,  Alamin Muhammad.  Four years ago, our guest established a group called, We Rise Above the Streets.  It was a dream of his to give back to the community.  His goal is to make sure the homeless, poor and anyone who needs help in our community experiences genuine care. His mission encompasses what we talk about every day with our positivity project and #otherpeoplematter. Ask your child why accomplishing this dream was so crucial to Alamin.

Classroom teachers donated bread, granola bars, and other supplies in support of his organization. A special thank you goes out to Miss Emily Carlson for coordinating this experience for our children. Miss Carlson is a Social Worker intern working with Mrs. Sheehan here at Stonehedge.

CODE Presentations

Last week Officer Brand, of the Camillus Police Department, provided our second CODE assembly of the year. She spoke on different topics at each grade level.

Kindergarten – Students had a presentation with the staff at The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center co-presenting with Officer Brand. The children learned a safety plan called “No, Go, Tell” to help them deal with situations that make them feel unsafe or uncomfortable.  They learned the importance of reporting certain situations to trusted adults. The children were read the book “Your Body Belongs To You.”

First Grade – The theme of this assembly was esteem building and the importance of positive self-esteem.  Accepting ourselves, and others, the way we are was discussed.  Being a good friend, and making good decisions, tie into self-esteem.  Officer Brand read the book “I’m Gonna Like Me” and "It's Okay To Be Different" and showed a Sesame Street video titled “I Am Special.”

Second Grade – The theme of the presentation was on bullying and bullying behavior, and being a bystander and being an “upstander.”  The students watched a video titled “Haines Elementary School” which showed how the children can properly handle bully situations.  The students also learned about the importance of reporting certain situations to trusted adults.

PTA's Giving Tree

I am very grateful for the generous outpouring of support for our Giving Tree project. With the donations provided we are going to be able to help make the holidays a little brighter for many Stonehedge families as well as supporting the Samaritan House. The Giving Tree project is a great way to teach the students kindness and that #otherpeoplematter.

Spirit Week

This week is Spirit Week.

• Monday 12/17 - Tye Dye Day - Wear colorful tye dye or bright colors
• Tuesday 12/18 - Twin/Triplet Day - Dress like your friends
• Wednesday 12/19 - West Genesee Day - Wear blue and gold
• Thursday 12/20 - Team Day - Support your favorite team or a team you are on
• Friday 12/21 - Ugly Sweater Day - Wear a silly sweater or create your own silly shirt

Important Dates to Remember

Classroom Celebrations - 12/21 (morning)

Holiday Recess, 12/24 - 1/4

School Resumes, 1/7/19

Warmest wishes to you and your family this holiday season.

~Lori