Notes from Stonehedge Elementary
November 10, 2022
Message from Stonehedge Elementary School Principal
Dear Stonehedge Families,
Thank you to all of the family members who joined us for our Veterans' Day Celebration. The students really enjoyed having our Veterans. It was our honor to host the breakfast and meet so many wonderful people!
Just a reminder we'll be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences this month. Reach out to your child's teacher to confirm your time. To that-- we will have 1/2 days on Monday 11/21 and Tuesday 11/22 for parent teacher conferences.
~Amanda
Positivity Project
Next week's P2 focus will be Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of feeling and expressing
thankfulness and appreciation.
Special Education PTSA
New SEPTSA members Welcome! The West Genesee School District has a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA), designed to help parents advocate for special needs students and offers a forum for parents, teachers, students to exchange information on many pressing issues in special education. Membership is open to any interested parent, teacher, or student. We offer regular meetings with speakers, workshops, and events. Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 29th at 6:30 pm via zoom with a guest speaker on EFT. Please join us! More information is available at https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/parent-resources/septsa
PTA News
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 and they would be happy to help you with any questions you may have.
Elementary report cards will be available to view on ParentVue on 12/17/22.
Cold Weather Outerwear
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.
Are you Receiving All of our Communications? Helpful Tips about the SchoolMessenger Communication System:
- To be sure that you are receiving all emails sent from the District/schools/teachers please periodically check your spam/junk/promotions folder for emails with @westgenesee.org, then mark that they are not spam/junk/promotions.
- To be sure that you are receiving text messages this year from WGCSD or your school(s) Text a "Y" or "Yes" to 67587
If you still have questions about receiving emails and/or text from WGCSD please email them to publications@westgenesee.org.
Eyeglass Drive
Upcoming Events
- 11/11 - No School - Veterans Day
- 11/16 - BOE Meeting - 6:00pm - 7:00pm - WGHS Library
- 11/21 & 11/22 - Half Day for Elementary Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Car Dismissal 11:10am, Bus Dismissal 11:17am)
- 11/22 - 2nd Grade Spirit Day
- 11/23 - 11/25 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
- 11/29 - SEPTSA Meeting - 6:30 pm - Zoom
- 12/1 - Wreath/Poinsettia Sale Order Pick Up - 3:30pm - 5:30pm - Main Lobby
- 12/2 - 1st Grade Spirit Day