Notes from Stonehedge Elementary
November 4, 2022
Message from Stonehedge Elementary School Principal
Dear Stonehedge Families,
We've had a great week. Please check out all of the information below. Thank you for all of your support and participation! Enjoy the nice weather this weekend!
~Amanda
Congratulations to Mrs. Sheehan our Camillus Optimists Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Picture Retakes and Makeups
Calling All Veterans
On Thursday, November 10th at 8:30am, along with their Stonehedge students, we would like to invite veterans and active servicemen and women to join us for coffee and doughnuts. A letter with more information is going home today with your child.
We are also putting together a slideshow. If you'd like your honored veteran to be included in the slideshow, please send a picture and the full name of your veteran by November 2nd to our administrative intern, Kristin LaBeau, at klabeau@westgenesee.org (photos received after this date might not be included.)
PTA
Thanks to all the families who participated in the PARP Program. Those who read for One School One Book. Those who read to each other. Those who encouraged their child to participate in the Calendar of Events. Those who submitted PARP Slips. We hope you enjoyed your reading time. The PARP slips have been tallied and the winning classrooms are:
Kindergarten - Mrs. Stalter
1st - Mrs. Colburn
2nd - Mrs. Schweitzer
3rd - Ms. Cooney
4th - Mrs. Gesser
The students in these classrooms will be receiving a book as a prize!
PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting will be Monday, November 7th at 6:30pm, in the Stonehedge Library. Babysitting will be available in the art room.
Wreath/Poinsettia Sale
The Stonehedge PTA would like to invite you to purchase your holiday wreaths and poinsettias through the PTA. Look for the order form that went home earlier this week. The sale ends Thursday, November 10th. Orders will arrive on Thursday, December 1st.
Positivity Project
Next week's P2 focus will be Bravery.
4th Graders Gave Examples of Words and Actions Affect Others
Junior said, "When I played baseball with my friend James, he cheered me on when I hit the ball far. It made me feel like I could hit even farther."
Connor said, "In third grade, someone made me feel good because they gave me a free Pokemon."
Ja'Lynn said, "Mr. Ed says hi to me every morning and it makes me smile and say hi back."
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
- 11/7 - PTA Meeting - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - School Library
- 11/9 - Picture Retake Day - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Blue Cafeteria
- 11/10 - Veterans Day Tribute - 9:00am - 10:00am
- 11/10 - 3rd Grade Spirit Day
- 11/10 - PTA Wreath/Poinsettia Sale Ends
- 11/11 - Veterans Day - No school
- 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)
- 11/23 - 11/25 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
- 12/1 - Wreath/Poinsettia Sale Order Pick Up - 3:30pm - 5:30pm - Main Lobby