Winding Down our Days

The Water Carnival Was a "Splashing" Success
Bright sunny skies helped our kids enjoy a "splashing" good time at this year's annual  water carnival. Thanks to our tremendous physical education staff and the countless other staff members and volunteers who helped out during this year's water carnival, fun was had by all! The weather was beautiful and some new activities balanced nicely with tried and true ones.

Seniors Come Full Circle

Thirteen years ago many of this year's graduating seniors entered the doors of Stonehedge Elementary School for the first time. Last week, they returned. Donning graduation caps and shirts emblazoned with future colleges, military, or SEN18RS, these soon-to-be graduates walked through the hallways of their elementary school. They waved, gave out high fives, and cheered along with the current students who were lining the halls. 

Bidding A Fond Farewell

After nearly 30 years teaching at Stonehedge Patty Munley is retiring. She will be sorely missed by staff and students alike. Patty's warm personality and endearing laugh brightened our halls and touched hundreds of students' lives. We wish her well and best of luck in the future. 

BINGO Winners Earn Special Prize

Last week, Dawson,Bryce, Lukas, and Mohammed all had lunch with Mrs. Keevil. It's hard to tell who had more fun. These boys shared all their favorite things about school as well as what keeps them busy outside of school. Dawson was the winner of the PTA sponsored Grade 1 Game Night drawing.

Bike Rodeo Winner Rides to the Prize

Congratulations to kindergarten student Gabriella Hoy! Her name was one of two drawn at the PTA's recent Bike Rodeo. She won a great set of wheels to cruise around on!

Important Dates to Remember

Wednesday, June 20 - Half day, dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 21- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, HALF- DAY, dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 21- Report Cards Distributed

Lori

Welcoming Our Newest Friends to Stonehedge

Next year's incoming kindergarten students and their parents joined all of our kindergarten teachers and teacher assistants, Mrs. Keevil, Mrs. Sheehan, and Mrs. Dunham for a fun and information-filled evening. Stonehedge's newest wildcats stayed in the classrooms with teachers and assistants while parents spoke with tour building principal, ADA-PEP counselor, and speech language provider. Welcome to our new friends.  

Students Treated to a Concert

Our students were recently treated to a live stream concert by our grades 4/5 chorus, orchestra, and band. Many children were dancing in their seats as they watched the "big kids" play. In third grade students have the opportunity to participate in chorus, in grades four and five, they may select either a band or orchestra instrument. 

Leapin' Lizards! Look at These Kids Jump!

Stonehedge Blue students were treated to a demonstration from the Jumprope Club. The club, composed of 5th grade volunteers, meet mornings before school for months before their performance. The younger students were blown away by the jumping tricks and talent! Special thanks to our physical education staff who dedicate hours to working with the fifth graders. 

Enjoy this Memorial Day weekend. We are thankful to those who have served and continue to serve in our military. 

Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 28-  No School, Memorial Day 

Saturday, June 2 - Bike Rodeo, Stonehedge Blue Circle, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12- Water Carnival students grades K-2

Wednesday, June 20 - Half day, dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 21- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, HALF- DAY, dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 21- Report Cards Distributed

Lori

A "Special" Spring Week

We were very proud to celebrate several of our students who participated in the Special Olympics held yesterday. Our dedicated special education teachers and teacher assistants as well as our Physical Education staff are to be commended for the hard work they put in to support this special day. 

According to an article on the Special Olympics on syracuse.com, "A record number of Central New York students participated today in the annual Special Olympics Track & Field event at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Fina Santangelo, a North Syracuse school district physical education teacher who helps organize the event, said about 1,000 students participated this year, which made this the largest event to date.

As part of what's become an incredibly moving tradition, the staff and students of Stonehedge lined our sidewalk and hallways with handmade signs to welcome our athletes as they returned from their day of competing. The cheers and support rallied the competitors as they paraded through the school.

Open House Offered a Great Showcase of Student Work

Last night's open house was packed with families eager to celebrate student learning! Gorgeous student artwork decorated the entire building. Special thanks to our art teachers, Ms. Rugg and Mrs. Mosler-Vogler for their extra hard work displaying a piece of art from each the building's 750 students! Parents had an opportunity for an informal conversation with classroom teachers and to get a bird's eye view of students projects. Thank you to teachers and students for making this such a fun family event. 

~Lori

A Positively Fabulous Friday

We kicked off today with a great Positivity Project assembly. First grade students in Mrs. McCarthy and Miss Elmer's classes talked about ways to make sure #OtherPeopleMatter. Students in grades K-2 will each write a random act of kindness on a strip of paper, like "Pick up trash" or "If somebody feels invisible, invite them to play", and those strips of paper will be connected together to make a "kindness chain" around the school. 

Students demonstrate how to pass each other in the hall and be friendly while remaining quiet. 

Natalie shares her idea for a random act of kindness.

Budget Vote Coming Up On May 15

Please be sure to vote on Tuesday, May 15 from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the High School auditorium lobby. For more information about this year's proposed budget, visit the budget webpage.


Don't Miss Our Spring Open House
Be sure to mark Thursday, May 17 on your calendar. Save the date for our annual Spring Open House from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. The evening is an opportunity to visit the school with your child(ren) and view recent projects and speak with teachers. Don't miss student artwork on display throughout the building. More information will be coming home shortly. 

Important Dates:
Monday, May 14 Stonehedge PTA meeting, officer installation, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Budget Vote- High School auditorium lobby
Thursday, May 17 Special Olympics
Thursday, May 17 6:15 - 7:15 p.m., Spring Open House

~Lori