Notes from Stonehedge Elementary
February 3, 2023
Message from Stonehedge Elementary School Principal
Dear Stonehedge Families,
BRRRRRRR... I suppose Punxsutawney Phil really did us in this year, eh?!? I hope you are enjoying this bitter cold day from a cozy location.
Our students had a busy week here at school. Many third graders enjoyed a visit from a variety of zoo animals with the Zoo To You Presentations. Check out the pictures below! Thankfully, we were able to get outside and play a bit this week, too. Please remember we'll go outside for recess as much as we can-- be sure to send in snow clothes.
I wanted to personally thank the Band parents for their patience while we work to fill Mrs. Astafan's position. We have not secured a sub yet. I'll continue to keep you updated daily.
~Amanda
Positivity Project
This week's character strength focus is forgiveness. Forgiveness is the ability to move past being injured and accept that people make mistakes. For a one-page overview on this strength, click here.
Next week's strength is Cheering Others Successes.
Zoo To You
PTA News
Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Continues
Only a few more days remain to get your orders in for our biggest fundraiser! All order forms and payments in full are due back to Stonehedge by 2/15/23. Sale proceeds will fund PTA events.
Founder's Day Meeting
Each year, PTA honors it's three original founders. They also honor those in our own PTA and school community who have been dedicated advocates for children. This year our Founder's Day Meeting will be Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm in the Stonehedge Library.
Yearbook
Don't miss out of preserving your child's memories! The 2022-2023 yearbook is $17.00 and will be delivered to your student at school in June. Orders are only online at: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Stonehedge
WG Food Services Reminder
Kindergarten Registration Has Begun!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open and will go until March 31, 2023.
Watch for registration information on the Central Registration webpage. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:
- proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
- proof of immunizations
- proof of age
A physical examination is also required and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten. These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2023.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration is Open!
West Genesee partners with local Community-Based Organizations (CBO) for its Pre-K program. Currently, there is one classroom at Split Rock Elementary and 5 classrooms with our CBOs. The number of available seats is dependent on the UPK allocation the District receives from NYS. The State Budget is adopted on or near April 1.
To be eligible for UPK during the 2023-2024 school year, a child must:
- Have a birthdate between December 2, 2018 and December 1, 2019
- Reside in the West Genesee Central School District
In the event that more registrations are received than can be accommodated, the district will conduct an initial selection process via an open lottery in which children will be selected at random.
Those children who have completed the registration process by March 17 will be part of the initial selection process.
Families who were part of the initial selection process will be called in order of selection and informed:
- whether their child has been accepted to the program, and
- which site (including hours of the program) is available for their child;
OR
- where their child is on the waiting list.
Families will be contacted by April 14, 2023.
If at any point after the initial selection process there are more students registered than seats available, students will be placed on the waiting list in the order that their registration was completed.
Transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of parents/guardians, and students must attend the program five days a week to maintain their seat.
Look for registration information on the Central Registration webpage at: https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/registration/. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:
- proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
- proof of immunizations
- proof of age
To access the most updated health requirements click here.
To access the UPK/Kindergarten Registration Help document click here.
Emergency Closing Information is Important
Announcements about school closings, delayed openings, or early dismissal will be posted on the News Headlines section of the District website home page. They will also be broadcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and these stations which you can access by clicking here.
SchoolMessenger communications software allows us to send emails, texts, and make phone calls. (Phone calls will be used for emergency situations only.)
Parent/Guardians and staff do NOT need to sign-up to receive information from schools that you are registered for in ParentVue. (You will have the option to opt-out if you choose not to receive emails, texts, and/or phone calls. To receive texts, you also have to opt-in per the instructions in the Tips article below. )
For more information go to the website and click on Communications Sign-up/School App from the Connect section of the home page.
Upcoming Events
- 2/6 - 2/10 - PTA Souper Bowl
- 2/7 - PTA Founder's Day Meeting - 6:30 pm - Stonehedge Library
- 2/8 - Buddy Day
- 2/9 - CODE Assembly - Grades Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades
- 2/13 - First Grade Assembly: Rev Tour Presents, "Boy Who Cried Wolf"
- 2/14 - CODE Assembly - 3rd and 4th grades
- 2/15 - Gertrude Hawk Orders Due
- 2/15 - Wellness Wednesday
- 2/15 - 3rd Grade "Around The World" presentation: An Introduction to Band and Orchestra
- 2/15 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 pm - Stonehedge Library
- 2/16 - 2nd Grade Dental Health Assembly
- 2/17 - PTA Sponsored Assembly: A Visit From Author/Illustrator Brian Yanish
- 2/20-2/24 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess