Notes from Principal Simmons: Weekend Update April 9th

Friday, April 9, 2021

Weekend Update April 9th

Next Week:

Wednesday, April 14 - Special Education PTSA Meeting - 6:30 pm - Zoom - email wgseptsa@gmail.com for link.

In the Near Future:

Wednesday, April 21 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm - WGHS Library/Stream

Important Information:

Earth Day

The Building Community Club (formerly WGHSP2) and the high school ECOS club have teamed up to celebrate Earth Day while also fundraising for green initiatives and P2 programs in the district. We are having an Earth Day apparel sale through Holy Shirt. The link to the site for ordering is: http://WGEarthDay2021.itemorder.com/sale

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.

Kindergarten Registration has 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!

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: Fairness You believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect.