Listwood Exchange
OCTOBER 2022 Newsletter
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
I have loved welcoming students back into our classrooms this fall and getting to know so many of them, our staff and many of our families! There is an energy buzzing around our buildings as students enter each morning!
I know the focus of many of Mrs. Santora’s monthly letters last year was to introduce West Irondequoit’s Strategic Plan, which included four areas, or “rocks,” for refinement. This year, I am excited to share that we are moving into year two of our Strategic Plan and while the four areas remain consistent, we will delve a little bit further into each. Like last year, we will continue to embed the Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Framework (CRSF) from New York State to ensure that our District motto of, “All Means All,” is realized in every classroom.
The first pillar in the CRSF is the creation of a welcoming and affirming environment. Part of building that strong and inclusive classroom environment is working to create opportunities for all students to see themselves in their learning. One way we will work to accomplish this goal is through the celebration of Heritage Months. For example, over the past two weeks and for part of October, we celebrate Hispanic heritage. In November, we will celebrate Native American Heritage Month to honor Indigenous People with a special school-wide assembly with the masterful storyteller Perry Ground, Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. You can read more about this in our Curriculum Corner later on in this newsletter.
We look forward to partnering with you and family this year to ensure that all students feel the impact that is created through a school environment that is identity-affirming. I look forward to working with you this year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Gayle Pavone
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
Principal: Gayle Pavone | gayle_pavone@westiron.monroe.edu
Twitter: @gpavone
Secretary: Pamela Iannone pamela_iannone@westiron.monroe.edu
Website: https://www.westirondequoit.org/listwood_schoolLocation: 325 List Avenue, Irondequoit, NY, USA
Main office: 585-336-1640 | Fax: 585-336-1666
Health Office: 585-336-1648
- Nurse: Maria McCulloch maria_mcculloch@westiron.monroe.edu
- Clerk: Kelly Matteson kelly_matteson@westiron.monroe.edu
Transportation: 585-336-2992
District Office: 585-342-5500 | District website: westirondequoit.org
UPCOMING EVENTS!
OCTOBER
- October 7 - Go Home Early Drill – Students dismiss at 2:20 p.m. This state-mandated Go Home Early safety drill is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7th. All students are released 10 minutes early - at 2:20 p.m. for Listwood School. If you pick up you children at school, please arrive 10 minutes early. Expect students who ride buses to arrive 10 minutes early. The K-6 Extension Childcare Program will open early and remain open until 6 p.m. Crossing guard schedules also will accommodate.
- October 7 - School Pictures
- October 10 - NO SCHOOL – Indigenous People's/Columbus Day
- October 21 - PTSA Halloween Party
- October 31 - Halloween Parade 8:45 a.m.
NOVEMBER
November 2,3,4 - PTSA Book Fair
- November 4 - PTSA Family Breakfast
- November 4 - Parent/Principal Coffee 8:30 a.m.
- November 7 - Picture Make-Up Day
- November 10 - NO SCHOOL - Grades K-3 Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 11 - NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
- November 18 - Report Card Day for Grades 1-3
- November 23-25 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
CLICK HERE to see the Listwood calendar on our website.
Welcome to Mrs. Traub's Kindergarten!
Kindergarten Illustrators!
Welcome to Mrs. Shaughnessy's Kindergarten!
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Settling in the Classroom with Mrs. Shaughnessy
Welcome to Mrs. Wixson's First Grade Class!
Welcome to Mrs. McVaugh's first grade class!
Mrs. Harley's second Grade Class!
Our Field Trip to Schutt's Farm
welcome to Mrs. Todd's second Grade Class!
Welcome to Miss Jablonski's third grade class!!
Welcome to Miss Lisak's third grade class!
So proud of Listwood Learners sharing their running medals wth Princpal Pavone!
Friday, October 7th is the state-mandated “Go Home Early Drill.” It starts a three-day weekend. All students are released 10 minutes early. If you pick up your children at school, please arrive 10 minutes early, and expect students who ride buses to arrive 10 minutes early. The K-6 Extension Childcare Program will open early and remain open until 6 PM. Crossing guard schedules also will accommodate the time change.
Happy Fall from the Office of Instruction! The excitement during the start of the school year has been amazing. Students have shown up ready to learn and teachers/staff are equally energized to provide authentic and positive learning experiences for our students. We wanted to share our district’s work regarding Heritage Months. In alignment with our Strategic Plan and the New York State Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Framework, we want to promote environments in which diverse cultures, languages, and identities are reflected, represented, and valued. To support this, last school year we brought together a group of administrators, teachers, community members and the Director of Diversity and Equity Planning from Monroe BOCES. The goal of this group was to provide visible opportunities for a students’ backgrounds to be celebrated through Heritage Months, such as Hispanic/Latine (Sept./October), Native American Heritage Month to honor Indigenous People (November), Black History month (February) and Arab American month (April). As the group continues to grow resources, we will continue to add celebrations. Each month, a menu of resources will be cultivated through our group and shared with each school building.
To learn about this, including the mission and vision of the group, please click the PDF below.
Please click this link to read Helmer Nature Center’s latest newsletter and learn more about its two big events this fall that are right around the corner. Stay up to date on events at Helmer, our school district's "outdoor classroom," via its Facebook page or the district website.
Fall Harvest Festival: Saturday, Oct. 8th from 1-4 p.m.
- Details: Games and activities, crafts, pony rides, live music and demonstrations including a blacksmith, water rockets and HNC animal encounters!
Owl Prowl: Dates: Oct. 21-22
Details: “Who” wouldn’t want to learn more and try to meet up with our feathery friends during a night-time walk?
ATTENTION PET OWNERS
Residents are reminded that for the safety of all our students and visitors, pets are not allowed on any of our campuses when students are present, such as morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, including during athletic events. At other times, pets must be leashed and under control. Please comply with requests from school district security and athletic supervisory personnel regarding pets on our grounds. In recent years it has become a problem so thank you for cleaning up after your animal, keeping our walkways and fields more pleasant for everyone! WICSD has provided waste bags for use in problem areas.
OCTOBER IS WELLNESS MONTH!
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. During the month of October, we encourage students, staff and community to strengthen their healthy habits by trying new strategies. Your family is encouraged to use the attached Wellness Calendar (or see the graphic below) as a resource to start conversations and increase wellness strategies. Feel free to use the calendar in a way that makes sense for your family! SEE MORE AT THIS LINK.
Do you:
- Have a new cell phone number or email address?
- Have a new work phone number?
- Need to update your emergency contacts?
Be sure to keep your child's school informed of any changes to your phone numbers or emergency contact information. Update info directly on the Parent Portal, or send in a note with your child. Thank you!