Notes from East Hill Elementary
February 10, 2023
Message from East Hill Principal
Dear East Hill Families,
Another great week for our wildcats at EH! Our grade 4 students did an amazing job singing at the Crunch game last Saturday evening! Thank you to Mrs. Causer for leading the chorus and everyone that was able to attend.
We had a visit from Officer Brand on Tuesday for CODE and today REV Theatre Company came to EH. REV had workshops in our grade 2 classrooms and then a performance! The students learned about the tale of The Magic Paintbrush and doing good deeds for each other. See our pictures below.
Sincerely,
Susan Meskos
REV Theatre Visits Grade 2
Grade 4 Students Singing at the Crunch Game!
Wildcat WOWS!
Beginning Monday, February 13 we will kickoff our Wildcat WOWS program! Students earn tickets for being safe, responsible and respectful, and/or exhibiting a P2 character strength. Tickets will be collected and at week’s end, names will be drawn and announced for a prize. All tickets will be displayed on the “Wildcat WOW Wall” in the cafeteria for all to see. We can’t wait to get this program underway!
Health and Wellness Update from PE
Cupid's Chase 5K Run/Walk
On Saturday, February 11h visit Onondaga Lake Parkway at 11:00 for the 5K (3.1 miles) Run or Walk to benefit and raise awareness for people living with disabilities. This is a family friendly event and pets are welcome. You can participate by cheering on the runners and walkers along the parkway or visit this website
https://allittakes.comop.org/event/2023-cupids-chase-5k-syracuse/e414565 to register and join in the fun and participate as a runner/walker. This is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise before all of the snacks during the Super Bowl!
Speaking of Super Bowl snacks, try this healthy kid-friendly snack option for Sunday’s football game!
Baked Zucchini Chips
You will need:
1 zucchini thinly sliced
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp olive oil
How to Make:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and paprika.
Put the zucchini slices on the baking sheet and brush them with olive oil.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the zucchini slices; put the baking sheet into the oven.
Bake zucchini slices for about 90 minutes or until they are crispy brown.
Serve hot with guacamole, salsa, ranch or whatever pleases your crowd!
Positivity Project
Positivity Project
Next week's Positivity Project character trait focus is LOVE. Click here to preview what the students will learn and work through when we return.
Mark your Calendar for the West Genesee 14th Annual Culture Fair
The 14th Annual Culture Fair will be held at West Genesee High School on Saturday, March 4 from 12:00-3:00 p.m in the upper gymnasium.
As we prepare for the event, we are looking for community members/families interested in having a table to share aspects of their culture through performances, artifacts, food, art, and/or language! Please call the WGHS Main Office at 315-487-4601 if you are interested in participating!
Join us as we celebrate our community’s diversity at this fun event featuring dance performances, live music, cultural demonstrations, food samples, artwork, T-shirts, kids crafts, and more!
WG Food Services Reminder
PTA News
Please join us for the next PTA Meeting on Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 pm in the school library!
We are still looking for volunteers for our Makerspace Day happening Saturday, March 4th! Please click the link below to sign-up!
Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F45A8A623A0FD0-maker
The East Hill Food Drive started on February 1! See details below!
Yearbook Orders
Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opened virtually on December 14, 2022 and will go until March 31, 2023. This will allow our families to register their children from the comfort of their homes or office. Please click here to start the Virtual Registration process. This will schedule a telemeeting with you.
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.
To access the most updated health requirements click here.
For additional information about registering your student, go to the Registration Section of the website, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call them at (315) 487-4683.
UPK Registration is NOW 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 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.
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, February 1- Friday, February 13- Super Bowl Food Drive
- Tuesday, February 14 - Classroom Valentine's Day Parties
- Monday- Friday, February 20-24 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess