Weekend Update November 20th

Happy Thanksgiving

Coming Next Week:

November 22-24: Half-days for students, parent/teacher conferences.

November 25-27: Thanksgiving break

Monday, November 23: K-2 Remote Student Material Pick-up

In the Near Future:

Monday, November 30: 1st Grade Spirit Day 
Wednesday, December 2: BOE Meeting - 7pm - WGHS Library

Tuesday, December 1: Holiday Wreath and Poinsetta Pick Up will be in the front circle at Stonehedge Elementary School between 3:30pm - 5:30pm.

Important Information:

We've had a pick up scheduled for our Grade 2 Remote Families for awhile now, but we now have materials and pictures for Grades K and 1, too!  So, all remote families please come to the Gold Lobby on Monday 11/23 from 12:00-3:00  to pick up literacy supplies (grade 2 only), school pictures, and music kits. 

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: Gratitude:

Gratitude means that you are aware of and thankful for good things that happen. Gratitude is the quality of feeling and expressing thankfulness and appreciation. It is an affirmation that there is goodness in other people and the world, and that we have received that goodness. People with the strength of gratitude have a readiness to show appreciation for kindness and also to return kindness. A leading expert, Robert Emmons, calls gratitude a “relationship-strengthening emotion because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”

From Our PTA:

Around School:

Great art work in Mr. Haining's Art Class!

Rainbow Tree!

Matthew's Grateful Tree!

Sending special thoughts, love and blessings to the Spittler Family as Savannah has finished her chemo treatment for the LAST time! 

Mrs. Goodnow, Mrs. Frontuto and Savannah at her Bell Ringing Ceremony

Congrats to Savannah!

Weekend Update November 13th

Gratitude really CAN change everything.  As we look to celebrate GRATITUDE as our character trait for the Positivity Project next week, it is important to think of all those things we are grateful for.  I am incredibly grateful for the support the community has shown as we've worked through this unreal pandemic.  I am incredibly grateful for the children who come every do and do their best to learn and follow safety. I am grateful for those families who are making it work remotely. And, I am certainly grateful to the teachers who are working so hard to keep the school running smooth. I must admit this past week I've been especially grateful for the gorgeous weather we've had. What are you grateful for? Do check in with our children and ask what they are grateful for!

Coming Next Week:

Wednesday, November 18: Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm - WGHS Library

In the Near Future:

Monday, November 23: Remote students- Grades 2 remote material pick-up

November 22-24: Half-days for students, parent/teacher conferences.

November 25-27: Thanksgiving break

Important Information:

Please remember that instructional setting change requests must be received in writing by Tuesday, November 17th. 

As you know, parent conferences are coming up. Conferences are typically 10-15 minutes long. As we typically meet in person, you may find it helpful to arrange a time and location you can talk or zoom without your youngster nearby.  

The Fine Arts department has assembled general music kits for every student in grade K-6! Remote students in grades K-4 can pick up their music kits on 11/23 from 12:00 - 3:00. 

Remote students in grade 2 can also pick up their literacy supplies for the next couple of units on 11/23 between noon and 3:00 p.m. in the Gold Lobby.

Positivity Project: Gratitude 

Gratitude means that you are aware of and thankful for good things that happen. Gratitude is the quality of feeling and expressing thankfulness and appreciation. It is an affirmation that there is goodness in other people and the world, and that we have received that goodness. People with the strength of gratitude have a readiness to show appreciation for kindness and also to return kindness. A leading expert, Robert Emmons, calls gratitude a “relationship-strengthening emotion because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”

Around School:

We celebrated 2nd Grade Spirit Day with our BLUE and GOLD.  It's a great day to be a WILDCAT!

Mrs. Goodnow and Bennett TWINNING!

Kindergarten water color master pieces.

Shorts, T-shirts, November???

Mrs. Cunningham's class at recess.  So WARM!

1st Grade Art

Weekend Update November 6th

Coming Next Week

Next week, we'll celebrate Veteran's Day.  Due to the restrictions with Covid, we won't be able to have our traditional ceremony.  I remember last year that was one of my favorite days.  I hope we'll be able to go back to it next year.  I'd like to sincerely thank all of our nation's veterans, especially those near and dear to Stonehedge.  Thank you for all you do to protect and care for myself and our Stonehedge Community. 

A special memory from Last Year's Veterans Day Celebration 

Monday, November 9 - PTA General Meeting 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Zoom

Wednesday, November 11 - Veteran’s Day - No School

Friday, November 13 - 2nd Grade Spirit Day

In the Near Future:

Monday, November 23: Remote students- Grades 2 remote material pick-up

November 22-24: Half-days for students, parent/teacher conferences

November 25-27: Thanksgiving break

Important Information:

Earlier this week, you received a letter regarding a request to potentially change your child’s instructional setting (from remote to in-person, or in-person to remote), please contact the blue office if if you need information regarding the letter.

Positivity Project:

The P2 Strength for next week is:  Bravery. Bravery means that you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary. Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgment; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting.

Around School: 

Well, we might not know the results of the Presidential election, but we do know the winner of the Favorite Oreo poll in Mrs. Kolis' 1st Grade Class.  Congratulations to the CHOCOLATE OREOS they are a Stonehedge Favorite (BUT... only by one vote!)

1st Graders Rock!

This is one awesome lunch note!

Patterning in 1st Gr Math

Thankful Attitudes in 1st Grade

Kindergarteners making music for a virtual aquarium

Kindergarten art strokes which will be a whole city soon!

Kindergarteners making Dinosaurs in Art

1st Grade Math Notebook supports skill development.

Will Brynn add or will she subtract her word problem of the day?

Ready for the Turkey Tango!

And, the Turkey Tango might just be a new tradition!