Bulldog Bulletin
Elementary School- February, 2023
Hello Honeoye Families!
Boy is it cold out there! Since our last newsletter, students have been hard at work in their classrooms, extracurriculars and in their efforts to be positive and focused. I continue to be proud of their accomplishments-both large and small-every day. My interactions with your amazing children is why I love Honeoye so much!
Our students have also been engaging exceptionally well with our monthly PBIS character trait activities. In January, we learned that COURAGE is the strength we use to do what scares us. February’s character trait of the month is HONESTY- and about the importance of building trust.
Elementary play rehearsals are underway! On the evening of February 15th, all are welcome to join us for this year's production of Character Matters. I had an opportunity to peek in to play rehearsal this week, and the kids are doing a fantastic job! Prepare to be in for a fun and entertaining musical sure to get you moving and grooving in your seats! Hope to see you there!
As always, I thank you for your kindness, partnership and ongoing support. We couldn't do it without you!
Sincerely,
Natalie Pfluke
UPK and Kindergarten Enrollment
Enrollment continues to soar! If you have a child to enroll in UPK or a new to our school Kindergarten aged child, please notify Kathy Hoertz in the elementary office. In April, families will receive a registration packet which will include our screening process and orientation information.
Feel free to call the office anytime with questions.
Honeoye Elementary Welcomes the BOE
Balanced Literacy
Literacy Coach, Alison Farrell, continues to work with teachers, digging deeper into best practices for Guided Reading including selecting goals, specific prompting language, record keeping, and goal analysis.
Winter benchmarks have been completed in both math and ELA and data meetings will occur the week of February 13th. These meetings provide the opportunity for grade level teachers to collaborate with coaches and academic intervention providers to review and analyze the data for each and every child to provide the most appropriate interventions for each child's specific needs.
Building Level Safety Meetings
Topics covered at January's meeting:
- District safety team updates
- Emergency response protocol
- Reunification
- Campus safety
As I state often, creating a safe and supportive learning environment is of the utmost importance here at HCS. We strive to make sure every student entering our building feels comfortable and safe every day. In the classroom, there are many ways in which we help our students develop skills they need to create positive peer relationships, some of which include:
- Zones of Regulation
- Second Step
- Digital Citizenship
- Restorative Practices
- Morning Meeting
- PBIS
- Too Good for Violence
- Safe Harbors
If at any time you feel your child might be experiencing negative peer interactions or if you have a concern about a social exchange, please don't hesitate to call me at any time. At no point should any of our students feel anything but safe walking through our doors. My door is always open!
Mr. Feeny
Our therapy dog will be joining us for an additional day! Mr. Feeny has been hard at work helping our students with coping skills and decreasing anxiety. He is also a part of supporting students in the classroom and promoting student wellness. Mr. Feeny is proving to be a wonderful addition to our Honeoye family!
Rotary Book Distribution!
Too Good for Drugs
Prevention Educator Nicole Drost, along with School Resource Officer Tyler Marlow, will be pushing into 5th grade classrooms to begin the Too Good for Drugs program (formerly known as DARE). The goal of TGFD is to reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors related to alcohol, drugs, vaping, and smoking. The program will begin after February break and will run once a week, with lessons that focus on building positive friendships, decision making, communicating effectively, and resisting peer pressure and influence. The Too Good for Drugs graduation will be held in June- can’t wait!
Important Dates
2/3- Elementary All County Festival at Canandaigua Elementary School
2/7- See Something, Say Something Presentation for Parents, 6:30 in the Auditorium
2/10- Report Cards sent home with student
2/15- Elementary Play; 6:00pm in the Auditorium
2/16 & 2/17- Rotary Book Distribution
2/17- 4th and 5th grade Spelling Bee
2/21-2/25- February Break; no school