Notes from Principal Simmons: Weekend Update for March 12th

Don't forget to move those clocks ahead. It sure was great to get outside this week. The winters are long, but the first warm days are SO SWEET! I know everyone is eager to know about changes in school with the new social distancing regulations. We'll keep you updated as we know more. Thank you for your continued patience and support.

Sunday, March 14 - Daylight Savings Begins

Tuesday, March 16 - Gertrude Hawk pickup - 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm - behind the ST-G Building

Wednesday, March 17 - Wear Green For MDA - Lap the Loop

Wednesday, March 17 - BOE Meeting - 7:00 pm - WGHS Library/Stream

In the near, future:

Tuesday, March 23 - Talk with the Superintendent - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Important Information:

On Wed. March 17th Stonehedge will "Walk the Loop" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). If your student would like to bring in a donation, we will be sending donations to MDA

Remote Learners Material Pickup:

Material pickup for Remote Learners will be on Thursday, March 18 in the Gold Lobby from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm. In addition, on 3/18/21, please return the materials listed below

Kindergarten Registration is been extended!!!! Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will opened virtually on December 1, 2020 and will remain open until April 30, 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!

West Genesee Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council

As you may have read in the Superintendent’s Message from February 26th, there is an opportunity for all members of our community to come together as members of the West Genesee Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. The council recognizes the need to listen to the voices, experiences, and perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds in order to advance the council's mission and help all members of our community achieve success. This council is open to all members of our community. If you are interested in joining, please fill out this Google form and a member of the team will contact you directly.

Free National Park Service Passes

Every fourth grade student is eligible to receive a FREE National Park Service's (NPS) Every- Kid- in-a Park pass. NYS will accept this pass for free vehicle entry admission (with the fourth grader present) for all of their State Parks in 2021. Therefore, the student and anyone in the vehicle will have free entry. This pass is also accepted at state historic sites for the fourth grade student and up to three adults. To read more about the program you may do so at this link: https://parks.ny.gov/environment/connect-kids.aspx

Positivity Project: Love of Learning

Love of learning means that you master new skills and topics on your own or in school. Those with a love of learning are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic regardless of achieving an external standard. They enjoy learning simply for the sake of learning. They don’t need a prize or a high grade as a reward. Their reward is the process of doing the work and improving.

PTA:

The Gertrude Hawk pick up day will be Tuesday, March 16th from 3pm to 7:30pm. Please come to the back of the school on the GOLD SIDE for a drive-by pickup between 3pm and 7:30pm. If you have any questions please contact Johanna LeFever at jblefever@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your support.