Weekend Update December 18th

We had a special visitor for dismissal this week!

It is hard to believe that we already find ourselves to the middle of December.  No one was more disappointed than I to shift to remote instruction.  Although, I must celebrate the nearly 4 months of in person learning that we were able to accomplish.  This remote session will be short lived and will help to keep everyone safe.  I do so miss the children and the energy they bring to our school.  And, I sympathize with the parents who are trying to work with their children at "helping."  I have included a few pieces of information to support you during these remote learning days. 

Here is what to expect during remote learning!

Your child's teacher should have reached out with a schedule and expectations in preparation for remote instruction which will carry through Wednesday, December 23. We have been preparing for this transition and I am confident students and teachers are prepared for remote instruction. 

Materials:

Students should have all materials needed, including their Chromebook and charger. If not, please contact the blue office for pick-up.

Instruction:

Both synchronous and asynchronous lessons and assignments will occur. The synchronous lesson times will closely mirror the classroom's in-person schedule for both math, ELA and specials. These synchronous lessons will be approximately 30 minutes each. 

Special Education Services:

Students will continue to receive services during this remote period. Their scheduled times will closely mirror their in-person schedule and times. 

Attendance:

Daily attendance will be taken as students attend their synchronous sessions for the day.  Please contact your child's teacher to discuss any concerns. 

Chromebook Assistance:

Please be sure to review the Parent's Guide To West Genesee Chromebooks for any help or support along the way.

Please review the Stonehedge Elementary Student Remote Learning Commitment

with your student(s). 

While my class is learning remotely, I will be...

1)   on time for zoom lessons, prepared, positive, and willing to participate.

2)   respectful and kind to others in the class, focused and ready to follow directions.

3)   sure to mute my microphone when joining my class and when someone else is speaking.

Remote Learning Class Expectations

A)  Login to Zoom, on time and prepared, at the start of each class every school day.

B)   Be visible in front of my Chrome Book camera dressed for school. (This means: sitting up straight at a table or desk, not wearing pajamas, not lying on the couch, or in bed, not eating during the lesson, etc.)

C)   Participate and engage every lesson by answering questions and joining discussions.

D)  Do your best work, complete assignments on time and ask questions.

E)   Remember your ABCs - Always Be Courteous!

Holiday Food Service Delivery Information:

In an effort to better assist our students with nutritional needs, we have modified our delivery schedule for the holidays as follows:

Meals for the week of December 28-January 1 (5 days)

Delivered on December 23, 2020

All orders must be made from the Remote Learners Bundles menu.  If you need any assistance, please contact us at wgfoodservice@westgenesee.org.

Coming Next Week:

Monday, December 21 - Wednesday, December 23 - K-12 Remote Instruction

Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1 - No School - Holiday Recess

From Our PTA:

Your help is needed!  Since there isn't a chorus, band, clubs and in school events there are going to be many empty pages in this year's yearbook.  Photos from all areas of the school are needed for the yearbook.   Walking by the Giving Tree with a student?  Snap a pic.  Students completed a cool art project?  Snap a picture.  Pictures will be accepted through March.  Send pictures or ideas on how to fill the pages to Loryn Petrik at lorynpetrik@gmail.com.

Calls For Commentary:

This year the Strategic Planning Committee is utilizing a 3-2-1 format to help inform the team as they look to re-launch some of the work that was begun last year. Lisa Craig and Steve Dunham, the Strategic Planning Facilitators, would appreciate you taking a few minutes to fill out this form as your unique viewpoint and perspective regarding the District's next steps will be a huge help to the team. Here is the link. 

Around School:  Enjoy some pics of our interrupted spirit week! Character day, Blue and White Day, PJ day all blended together!

AND... Kara... What a character you were!

A special shout out to Mrs. Vecchio who made this kindergarten bulletin board.  We really are individually special and better together.  

The Holiday Drive Through was a success.  Families enjoyed treats and cocoa.  Students were able to see Frostie, several elves and the Big Guy himself.  Thank you to those who joined us. I truly hope this becomes an annual event at STE!

To all of our Stonehedge families, thank you.  I truly love being your K-2 Principal.  Warmest of wishes this holiday season...

~Amanda   

Weekend Update December 11th

TONIGHT

Stonehedge is hosting a holiday drive thru-this year to help support our annual Christmas fund. Please stop by to grab a candy cane and hot cocoa. You can leave a letter for Santa and make a donation to our Christmas fund (which goes toward supporting Stonehedge families for the holidays).  Shh...We heard Santa might come! (email stboffice@westgenesee.org to RSVP)

                       December 11th 5pm-7pm

Kindergarten 5pm-5:30pm

1st & 2nd grade 5:30pm-6:15pm

3rd & 4th grade 6:15pm-7pm

Coming Next Week:

December 12 - Report cards are available online.  
December 16 - 7:00 - Board of Education Meeting - WGHS Library

December 18 - PTA Giving Tree Ends.

In The Near Future:

December 23 - Last day of school for 2020!
December 24 through January 3 - Schools are closed for holiday recess. 

Important Information:

Report Cards:

As a reminder, we are no longer mailing out report cards to all families. Report cards will be available via Schooltool beginning Saturday, December 12.  Click here to access the viewing instructions. Here is a short video that also explains how to access the report cards online. If you need to update your email or phone number on Schooltool, please click this link. If you need a hard copy of your child's report card mailed to your home, call the office (315)487-4633.

Winter Attire:                                                                                  

It looks like winter is here to stay! Please be sure your child is prepared and dressed for the weather!
Mrs. Barbuto, Miss Cizenski and Mr. Mercado and the classroom teachers will be looking to get outside as much as possible through the winter months. It is important that your child is prepared (coats, gloves, jackets, snow pants, etc.)!

Kindergarten Registration Begins:       

Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will open virtually on December 1, 2020 and will remain open until March 31, 2021! You may utilize the Virtual Registration process to get started and schedule your telemeeting!  Please click here to find all the pertinent information regarding this process! We look forward to welcoming our newest WILDCATS!

Positivity Project: Self Control:

Self-control means have the ability to control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act. Self-control is the act of managing behavior in a way that positively influences goal attainment and living up to standards. 

From Our PTA:

Next week is Stonehedge Spirit Week!

Monday 12/14: Holiday Cheer, Wear a shirt to celebrate your favorite holiday

Tuesday 12/15: Character Day, Show off your favorite character

Wednesday 12/16: Winter Wonderland- Wear blue and/or white

Thursday 12/17: Pajama Day

Friday 12/18: Ugly Sweater

The Stonehedge Giving Tree                                                                    

 

Each year as the holidays get underway, the Stonehedge community turns its heart and thoughts toward others. The PTA’s Annual Giving Tree drive will be collecting holiday gifts for families in need at Stonehedge and a very worthy local organization, the Samaritan Center.

 

Principal Simmons and Principal Suddaby will ensure that Stonehedge families in need will be kept strictly confidential. In an effort to meet the specific needs of these children, we are asking that families of students in kindergarten, first and second grade please consider donating cash or Target gift cards. Even a small donation can make a world of difference to a child.

 

The Samaritan Center in Syracuse (www.samcenter.org) provides hot, nutritious meals daily to those who are in need without questions or pre-conditions. In an effort to ensure that the donations will most benefit the organization, we have assigned specific items for each grade level to collect. If you are able this holiday season, please consider collecting items with your child and use the time together as teachable moments to discuss giving to others. We are kindly asking that students collect goods according to grade:

                    

Third:  toiletries (i.e., soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, lip balm) 

Fourth:  Non perishable food items (ex. PB, jelly, oatmeal packs, canned fruits and vegetables, pancake mix, syrup)

 

In addition, for all households, please consider looking through closets and drawers to see if you have any spare trial size toiletry items. They are very much needed and welcomed at the Samaritan Center.   

This year’s drive is running December 1st through December 18th. Please leave UNWRAPPED donated goods in the boxes in either lobby. 

Many thanks for your time and generosity. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact:

Heather Giancarelli 315-414-9476

 

Calls for Commentary

This year the Strategic Planning Committee is utilizing a 3-2-1 format to help inform the team as they look to re-launch some of the work that was begun last year. Lisa Craig and Steve Dunham, the Strategic Planning Facilitators, would appreciate you taking a few minutes to fill out this form as your unique viewpoint and perspective regarding the District's next steps will be a huge help to the team. Here is the link. 

Around School: Kindergarten Spirit Day!

Weekend Update December 4th

Coming Next Week:

Friday, December 11 - Kindergarten Spirit Day

Friday, December 11 - Stonehedge PTA Holiday Drive Thru 5pm -7pm
Saturday, December 12 - Elementary Report Cards available on School Tool

In the Near Future:

Wednesday, December 16 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm - WGHS Library

Friday, December 18 - Giving Tree Ends

Important Information:

As a reminder, we are no longer mailing out report cards to all families. Report cards will be available via Schooltool beginning Saturday, December 14.  Click here to access the viewing instructions. Here is a short video that also explains how to access the report cards online. If you need to update your email or phone number on Schooltool, please click this link. If you need a hard copy of your child's report card mailed to your home, call the office.

Positivity Project:Other People Matter (OPM) : Knowing My Words and Actions Affect Others.

This OPM element means that everything we do, say, text, tweet, snap, or post can positively or negatively impact other people. According to research from McKinsey & Co, “the typical American hears or reads more than one hundred thousand words every day.” Think about that for a moment: 100,000 words every single day. Now, stop and ask yourself, “Are the percentage of words someone else hears or reads from me helping or hurting that person?” As Rachel Wolchin says, “Be mindful with words. A string of some that don’t mean much to you may stick with someone for a lifetime.”

From Our PTA:

The Stonehedge Giving Tree                                                                    

 

Each year as the holidays get underway, the Stonehedge community turns its heart and thoughts toward others. The PTA’s Annual Giving Tree drive will be collecting holiday gifts for families in need at Stonehedge and a very worthy local organization, the Samaritan Center.

 

Principal Simmons and Principal Suddaby will ensure that Stonehedge families in need will be kept strictly confidential. In an effort to meet the specific needs of these children, we are asking that families of students in kindergarten, first and second grade please consider donating cash or Target gift cards. Even a small donation can make a world of difference to a child.

 

The Samaritan Center in Syracuse (www.samcenter.org) provides hot, nutritious meals daily to those who are in need without questions or pre-conditions. In an effort to ensure that the donations will most benefit the organization, we have assigned specific items for each grade level to collect. If you are able this holiday season, please consider collecting items with your child and use the time together as teachable moments to discuss giving to others. We are kindly asking that students collect goods according to grade:

                   

Third:  toiletries (i.e., soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, lip balm)

Fourth:  Non perishable food items (ex. PB, jelly, oatmeal packs, canned fruits and vegetables, pancake mix, syrup)

 

In addition, for all households, please consider looking through closets and drawers to see if you have any spare trial size toiletry items. They are very much needed and welcomed at the Samaritan Center.   

This year’s drive is running December 1st through December 18th. Please leave UNWRAPPED donated goods in the boxes in either lobby. 

Many thanks for your time and generosity. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact:

Heather Giancarelli 315-414-9476

 

Stonehedge PTA Holiday Drive Thru

Stonehedge is hosting a holiday drive thru-this year to help support our annual Christmas fund. Please stop by to grab a candy cane and hot cocoa. You can leave a letter for Santa and make a donation to our Christmas fund (which goes toward supporting Stonehedge families for the holidays).  Shh...We heard Santa might come! (email stboffice@westgenesee.org to RSVP)

    

                    

                    December 11th 5pm-7pm

Kindergarten 5pm-5:30pm

1st & 2nd grade 5:30pm-6:15pm

3rd & 4th grade 6:15pm-7pm

Did you order your yearbook yet?

Around School:

1st Grade Spirit Day!

Hidden Number Math Game in First Grade!

The Snow is HERE!  Outside recess is the best.  

Please remember to send your child with the necessary outdoor gear?