Weekend Update for May 27th

I hope everyone enjoys a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend. It is an important time to reflect on Memorial Day with our children.  It was enacted to remember the service and sacrifice of men and women who died fighting for what they believed was right.   The day can serve as a reminder that there is much more that unites the American people than divides us.  Students will be back to school Wednesday, June 2 refreshed and ready for a great month of June.  And what a GREAT month June will be!  While COVID restrictions will limit the activities we typically do in June, we still have some fun things planned!  We'll have class picnic days, a book fair, and a special performance from DownBeat Percussion.   

Next Week:

Monday, May 31, 2021 - No School (Memorial Day)

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - No School - Give back snow day

Wednesday, June 2 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm - WGHS Library/Live Feed

In the Near Future:

Wednesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 24 (last 2 days of school) - half days for elementary students

Monday, June 28 -  Kindergarten Screening

Tuesday, June 29 -  Kindergarten Screening

Wednesday, June 30 - Kindergarten Screening

PTA:

The PTA will be hosting an outdoor book fair from 3:30-6:30 on June 16th and 17th.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the blue office (315)487-4633

See everyone Wednesday, June 2

Weekend Update May 21st

Happy Friday to our Stonehedge Families.  I hope you enjoy the beautiful "SUMMER" Weather.

Next Week:

Calendar Clarification

Monday May 24, 2021 - School IS in session.

Tuesday May 25, 2021 -  Please join the West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council for a Talk with the Superintendent starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.  Please RSVP below by May 25 at 3:00 p.m. and you will be emailed the link to join the discussion. Space is limited by Zoom and registration is required. Please submit questions ahead of time to publications@westgenesee.org by May 24 at 3:00 p.m. (A livestream link will also be made available to only view.)

Friday May 28, 2021 - No School, Snow Day Give Back

Monday May 31, 2021 - No School, Memorial Day

Tuesday June 1, 2021 - No School, Snow Day Give Back  

In the Near Future:

Wednesday, June 2 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm - WGHS Library/Live Feed

Wednesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 24 (last 2 days of school) - half days for elementary students

Important Information:

Mask Use

You may have heard that the CDC now says it is safe for fully vaccinated people to take their masks off in most indoor settings. The agency was not specific about the wearing of masks in some settings, including schools.  Additionally, the CDC advice does not override mask orders issued by states, counties, or cities. Therefore, students and staff will continue with our mask expectations:

• Wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth on the bus and in the school, other than during scheduled mask breaks and while seated eating breakfast and lunch. Please remind your children that masks need to cover their nose.
• Mask breaks will be provided by teachers throughout the day during seated, independent work time.
• If a student forgets a mask, the district has disposable masks to provide.

If anything changes at the school level regarding masks, we will certainly let you know! Thank you. 

Positivity Project:  This is the final week in the 2020-2021 P2 Calendar. We are focusing on the Other People Mindset. This mindset consists of the five elements intended to help people understand ways to build positive relationships in their lives: identifying and appreciating the good in others, knowing my words and actions affect others, supporting others when they struggle, cheering others' successes, and being present and giving others my attention. For more on the Other People Mindset, click here.

PTA: Wednesday, May 26 - PTA Meeting (Officer Installation) - 6:00 pm - Zoom

Around School:

Mrs. Malbone's Class

Mrs. Stalter's students fishing for digraphs

Mrs. Cunningham's 1st graders "reading to self"

Rocco and his quiet reading nook

Kindergarteners are "reading to self," too!

Quinn, the Queen of "Qu"

1st grade adjective popcorn

2nd grade Zebras

Christian sharing his mathematical thinking

Some morning... drop-off seems a bit too long! :)

Weekend Update for May 14th

Next Week:

Tuesday, May 18 - Budget Vote - 6:00 am - 9:00 pm - WGHS Auditorium Lobby

Wednesday, May 19 - Board of Education Meeting - 7:00 pm - Library/Live Stream

In the Near Future:

Looking Way Ahead…

Mark your calendar!  The Board of Education has approved two additional days for Memorial Day weekend.  As long as we do not have any more snow days (fingers crossed!), we will have no school on Friday, May 28 and Tuesday, June 1, 2021. 

Important Information:

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

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. 

PTA: 

WE ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO GIVE A LITTLE OF THEIR TIME TO HELP CONTINUE THE GREAT LEGACY OF THE STONEHEDGE ELEMENTARY PTA!

POSITIONS NEEDED FOR 2021-2022: 

BOARD POSITIONS      CHAIR PERSONS

1ST VP                 GAME NIGHT                  PUMPKINHEDGE

CO VP HEALTH & EDUCATION  ASSEMBLIES                  ENRICHMENT

CO VP FUNDRAISING PICTURES DAYS             WATER CARNIVAL

TREASURER                                  4TH GRADE PICNIC 

                                                                POPCORN POPPING

                        SPIRIT WEAR SALES

                        STAFF APPRECIATION

                        KINDERGARTEN NIGHT

If you’re interested in this rewarding experience or have any questions, please contact:

Loryn Petrik 315-480-9889 or lorynpetrik@gmail.com

Wednesday May 26 - 6:30 - 7:30 - Stonehedge Library - This is a general meeting and all are welcomed.  As I mentioned last week, we are really in need of more volunteers to support our PTA.  Please consider joining us.  

Weekend Update May 7th

I'd like to wish all our Stonehedge Families a fantastic weekend and the most lovely Sunday for Mother's Day. 

In the Near Future:

Tuesday, May 18 - Budget Vote - 6:00 am - 9:00 pm - WGHS Auditorium Lobby

Wednesday, May 19 - Board of Education Meeting - WGHS Library

Looking Way Ahead…

Mark your calendar!  The Board of Education has approved two additional days for Memorial Day weekend.  As long as we do not have any more snow days (fingers crossed!), we will have no school on Friday, May 28 and Tuesday, June 1, 2021. 

Important Information:

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

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. 

 

Positivity Project: Humor

Humor is a sense of playfulness and lightness. It is a way of looking at and describing the world that brings laughter to people. A person with the strength of humor is skilled at seeing at the funny side of things, bringing smiles and laughter to others, and identifying and communicating the

absurdities in life. People with this strength don’t specifically need to be joke tellers, although many are. Humor can also have a dark side, depending on how it’s used. Some humor is mean spirited and bullying. The strength of humor that the character strength focuses on is that which raises the spirits of other people.

Please support our PTA!  

Wednesday May 26 - 6:30 - 7:30 - Stonehedge Library - This is a general meeting and all are welcomed.  As I mentioned last week, we are really in need of more volunteers to support our PTA.  Please consider joining us.