Weekend Update November 19th

Mrs. Sheehan said, "Our P2 traits of Gratitude and Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence are strong in this amazing picture!" (Mrs. Erwin photo)

Transportation changes

This past week you received a letter from transportation.  Our new transportation routes will begin December 6.  We will no longer share buses with West Genesee Middle School.  Another important change for December 6 will be our car dismissal time will now begin at 3:10.  Please do not come to pick up your child before 3:05. Car dismissal for Grade 2-4 will be in the front circle NOT behind the building. 

Next Week:
Monday, November 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - half day for students - dismissal at 11:15  

Tuesday, November 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - half day for students - dismissal at 11:15

Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess 

In the Near Future:

Wednesday, December 1 - PTA Giving Tree begins

Wednesday, December 1 - Wreath/Poinsettia Pickup - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm - AFTER DISMISSAL in the  

    Main Lobby

Wednesday, December 1 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 pm - WGHS Library

Important Information:

Save the Date for the Community Forum about the Special Referendum Capital Project

Save the Date for the Community Forum about the Special Referendum Capital Project
Mark your calendar for the Special Referendum Vote to be held on Monday, December 6, 2021 
Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards and also more detailed information is available on the website by clicking here. 

Parent Conferences

Please remember that Monday and Tuesday of next week are half-days for elementary students K-4.

Dismissal for cars starts at 11:05 and buses will begin to load at 11:15. 

Outdoor Recess

The cold weather is upon us! Please keep in mind that our students will continue to go outside for recess.  If the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, recess can take place outside. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors.  Students should always have appropriate clothing for the weather: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves.

Report Cards

As a reminder, we are no longer distributing paper report cards to all families. Electronic report cards will be available via SchoolTool beginning Saturday, December 11.  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 in SchoolTool, please click this link. If you need a hard copy of your child's report card mailed to your home, after December 11, please contact our school office at 315-487-4633.

Positivity Project:

Because of our shortened week, our P2 trait this week continues to be gratitude. Our students are grateful and thankful for so many things in their lives.  The one common thing our students are grateful for is family. 

As our students have been studying the character trait Gratitude this week as part of the Positivity Project, they have demonstrated some ways they can be thankful and express gratitude in their lives.

PTA:

The Stonehedge Giving Tree
Our Wonderful Stonehedge PTA has a huge heart!  One of our PTA’s traditions is organizing the Annual Giving Tree.  This drive confidentially collects holiday gifts for Stonehedge families in need as well as the Samaritan Center.  Please consider helping out by picking up needed items with your child to donate.

To keep the donations coordinated, our PTA asks that students in Kindergarten, first and second grades please consider donating cash or Target gift cards. Third-graders donate soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other toiletries.  Fourth-grade students will focus on non-perishable food items like oatmeal packs, canned fruits and vegetables, pancake mix, and syrup.

This year’s drive will run from December 1st through December 17th.  Giving Tree Boxes will be in both lobbies to receive unwrapped donated goods.  A flyer was sent home with students with all the details.

Kindergarten Family Night

Our PTA is also bringing back Kindergarten Family Night on Thursday, December 2nd. Families will play games, listen to a story in the library, make a craft, and leave with a snack. Kindergarten children and their family members will have the opportunity to mingle with other families and get to know one another.  The PTA will send home more details soon.

Around School: 

2nd Grade Spirit Day

Our Thankful Students

The turkeys are in disguise in Mrs. Stalter's Kindergarten Class!

Mrs. Lauricella's Kindergarten Class has so much to be thankful for!

Mrs. Hesler's 1st Grade Class has so much to be thankful for!

Mrs. Fisselbrand's 1st Grade Class is very thankful!

Mrs. Touron's 2nd Grade Class show why they are thankful!

Mrs. Prosser's 2nd Grade Class is very thankful!

Mrs. Hayes 3rd Grade Class created Thankful Turkeys on the Seesaw App.  Some even made a video!

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Mrs. Castaldo's 4th Grade Class showed what they were grateful for!