Weekend Update September 25

We are becoming more comfortable and accustomed to our this temporary normal. The students are really be enjoying themselves. I have felt blessed this week as I visit the classrooms and see the high level of engagement in each room.  Kuddos to the students, teachers and families making this work for our youngest learners. 

Late Arrival and Early Dismissal

I wanted to thank you again for following all of the protocols for arrival and dismissal. As a reminder, please try to pull up as far as possible, even if you see your child (at dismissal), and for safety's sake, please try to have your child enter and exit curbside if at all possible. You might want to consider moving your child's car seat to the passenger side if possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Positivity Project 

This week's trait of the week is teamwork. Teamwork is described as working well as a member of a group or team. You are loyal and sacrifice your individual desires for the greater good! Click here to find more information on the character strength of teamwork. 

Breakfast and Lunch 

Please pre-order school breakfast and lunch on the NutriSlice system. Use this link to access a description of the app and how to use it.

Around School

Rosie was super inspired by Mrs. Ta

PE obstacle courses

Cooper and I on the playground 

Mrs. Leonardis' class blending words

Noelle on picture day

Ms. Kolis and her tricky words

Roll a Number in Kindergarten

Lunch time with Kindergartener, Easton

Our very own chipmunk rescuer!

Reading Eggs with Savannah

Planning for the Future in 2nd Grade

Weekend Update September 18

Our Second Grade Team!

I can't believe we have been back for over a week.  I am truly amazed by what our community has been able to accomplish!  From teachers, to families, to bus drivers, to office staff, to support staff to students... we have created this new, temporary situation and it feels a bit like normal.  I'm amazed that we were able to change and adjust nearly every system in a matter of weeks.   Thank you for your support as you learned a new lunch system, new classroom configurations, and new arrival and dismissal practices.  What a joy to feel the school alive with students and learning.

Virtual Curriculum Night 

We appreciate all of the families who Zoomed-in and participated in our Curriculum Night.  If you were unable to attend materials came home with your child today. If you still have any questions about curriculum or the structure of our school day, feel free to contact me or your child’s teacher any time.       

Transportation 

WE are really MOVING with student pick-up. THANK YOU for your patience, support and understanding!  You have been amazing as we adjusted and changed doors and staggered times.  We couldn't have done it without you.  Generally, car tag # 1-75 should arrive at 2:30, # 76-150 arrive at 2:40, # 150+ should arrive at 2:50.  

Remote Learners

Remote learners started school this week.  I miss seeing you in school, but I know you are working hard. I was able to zoom in with Mrs. Mannion's 2nd graders today.  What a treat! We appreciate those families who came to pick up materials.  If you still need materials or you need different materials, please call the STB main office at 315-487-4633.

Picture day 

Tuesday, September 22 - Picture Day for Grades K-1 and Mrs. Jackson's, Mrs. Lizzi's and Mrs. Prosser's 2nd grades.                                          

Wednesday, September 23 - Picture Day for Mrs. Bailey's, Mrs. Bednarski's, Mrs. Goodnow's, Mrs. Touron's and Mrs. Schweitzer's 2nd and Grades 3-4.       

Picture day for remote learners will be Tuesday, November 3rd from 6-8 pm. 

Positivity Project

This week we kicked off the Positivity Project with the Other People Mindset. This mindset consists of the five elements intended to help people understand ways to build positive relationships in their own lives: identifying and appreciating the good in others, knowing my words and actions affect others, supporting others when they struggle, cheering others' success, and being present and giving others my attention.

Next week, we will focus on CURIOSITY. Curiosity is an important component of one's character. It is our urge to discover and explore. It’s what pushes us to try new activities or travel to different places. 

Curiosity is associated with novelty seeking. Novelty-seekers are more willing to endure risks – such as physical risks of skydiving or social risks of meeting new people.  Curiosity is associated with being open to exploring new ideas, feelings, or values.  #PositivityInAction 

Consider joining PTA

Please consider joining the Stonehedge PTA. Being a PTA member will help support Stonehedge and benefit your child. As a member you can get connected to know what's happening at school; tap into a network to meet other parents and teachers to share ideas, concerns, and experiences; and get involved! Meetings are virtual at this point (not required, but informative). Membership is $6.00 per individual. Click here to join online! 

Around School...

Mrs. Gauzza's Socially Distanced K Centers

Weekend Update September 11

 

The halls feel alive again. It was a thrill to feel the energy and excitement of students in the classrooms after so much time away. It was truly an amazing two days. Thank you for your understanding and support.  We could not have done this without you.  I am so truly blessed to work for this amazing community.  

Adjustments to Student Drop-off and Pick-up 

Thank you for your patience during dismissal.  We have made a few adjustments based on the last few days.  Please carefully review the following information.  We have sent a letter and map via email and US Mail.  

Monday, September 14th:

• 1st grade students who do not have a sibling in kindergarten drop off at Blue main entrances (marked in green on the map). 
• 2nd grade students Goodnow, Touron, Bednarski, Bailey and Schweitzer who do not have a sibling in kindergarten or 1st grade will be dropped-off and picked-up at the entrance behind the two-story Gold side of our school (marked in blue on the map).
• We will stagger our dismissal time so that we can have our students dismissed more quicker. Please plan to arrive at the times listed below,  arriving early will cause traffic congestion and slow down our process.  

• Car Tag # 1-75 should arrive at 2:30.   
• Car Tag # 76-150 should arrive no earlier than 2:40.  
• Car Tag # 151-225 should arrive no earlier than 2:50.  
• Car Tag # 226 and up should arrive no earlier than 3:00.   

Lunch

If you choose to have school meals, breakfast and lunch will be delivered to the classrooms. Lunches can and should be pre-ordered through our new Nutri-Slice online system. A description of the app and how to use it is included in the back to school packet you will receive in the mail, or you can click here to find it directly on the school website.

Curriculum Night

Virtual Curriculum Night will be held next Thursday, September 17th . Your child's teacher will send you a Zoom link. K & 1 will take place from 6:00 - 6:25, 2 & 3 will take place from 6:30 - 6:55, and 4th grade will take place from 7:00 - 7:25. This will be a time for you to meet your child's teacher and learn about the program he or she will experience this year.

Around the School

Check out these pictures from our first day of school!

Mrs McCarthy's 1st Graders

Weekend Update September 4

Welcome Back Orientation Video

Video Link: https://youtu.be/7sFQu6vJQ3U

First Day of School is Thursday, September 10.

You should have received your back to school packet this week,  please be sure to review the information included.  PLEASE attach the tag included to your child's backpack for the first day.  The tag includes: student name, teacher, room number.  This will be very helpful for staff to assist your child to their classrooms.  

For our in person learners, arrival and dismissal have adjusted significantly this year. I know some kiddos are a bit nervous and anxious about knowing where to go, but we will have all hands on deck during our first days to be sure everyone gets where they need to be.  For health and safety reasons, no visitors will be allowed in the building.  If you are dropping your student off, staff will be available at the entrance doors to assist students.  

Car Tags, Transportation, Oh my!

If you signed up for district transportation, you should have your transportation information via schooltool. 

If you signed up for district transportation but you will regularly (more than 2 times per month) pick up, please call the office for a car tag.

If you plan to car pool, please call the office so we can get your car pool children on the same tag number.

Snack reminder

At Stonehedge, we encourage healthy snacks.  Please send you child to school with a snack each day.  Snacks include: cheese sticks, fruits, veggies, raisins, apple sauce, and Pepperidge Farm Gold Fish.