Notes from East Hill Elementary
November 18, 2022
Message from East Hill School Principal
Dear East Hill Families,
What a great week! We look forward to seeing many of you throughout Monday and Tuesday next week as you join us for your child's conference(s). Dismissal on Monday and Tuesday is 11:15 am for buses and 11:20 am for cars.
I would ask that you please read through the information below regarding the Climate Survey as we will have multiple reminders throughout the building and strongly encourage all parents and/or guardians to take advantage of this opportunity!
This week and next week we focus on the character strength of gratitude and being aware of and thankful for good things that happen. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for being a part of our East Hill School Community! East Hill is truly a special place and that is because of the people- our students, families, and staff. Wishing everyone a great Thanksgiving break and time to spend with family.
Sincerely,
Susan Meskos
Parent/Guardian -Teacher Conferences- Half Day for Students
Positivity Project
West Genesee Strategic Planning Climate Survey
Our District values your feedback! On December 1, 2022, we will be asking you to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with West Genesee Central School District. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. We want to know what you think.
The survey will be opened on December 1 and close on December 16. You will be able to take the survey online at home, or when you come to your school’s parent-teacher conferences. More information to come!
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact Rob Leo at rleo@westgenesee.org or Deb Ratcliff at dratcliff@westgenesee.org.
Report Cards
Over the past few months, families have been logging into and using our new ParentVUE Student Management System. If you are having any difficulties with the system, please email centralregistrar@westgenesee.org; they would be happy to help you with any questions.
Elementary report cards will be available to view on ParentVue on December 17, 2022.
If you are not able to access your ParentVUE account, please use the following link. Once there you can click the forgot password link.
If you need to activate your account, please email centralregistrar@westgenesee.org. We will be happy to assist you from 8 am - 4 pm Monday-Friday.
SEPTSA
Cold Weather Outerwear
If you have any outerwear that your child has outgrown, please consider donating items to EH. We are always in need- especially snow pants!
The cooler 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.
Also, please remember to label your child's cold weather clothing. You will be so glad you did!
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 the following 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 will 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.
PTA News
November Meeting- Please note that the next PTA meeting is January 12, 2023. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the school library. We hope to see you all there!!
Thank you Families!
The East Hill Giving Tree!
Upcoming Events
- 11/21 & 11/22- Half Day for Elementary Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Bus Dismissal 11:15 am, Car Dismissal 11:20 am)
- 11/23-11/25- Thanksgiving Recess, No School
- 11/28- Picture Retake Day
- 11/29 - SEPTSA Meeting - 6:30 pm - Zoom
- 12/2- Blue and Gold Spirit Day!