Next Week's Schedule: Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12. Please also know that Friday, October 16, is a HALF- DAY for all students due to a teacher workshop day. Dismissal Times for HALF DAY October 16:Buses: dismissing at approximately 11:00 am-11:10 am. YELLOW Lot Parent Pickup: approximately 11:10 am following the departure of the buses.BLUE Lot Parent Pickup: Will begin at 11:05 am.
Masks & Student Daily Home Screening Slip
We are seeing a few more students than usual forgetting masks and the daily home screening slips. Please be sure your child is prepared with both each day.
ALL STUDENTS arriving after 8:50 am must enter through the MAIN ENTRANCE.
Dismissal times have been completed daily by 2:40 pm.
- Once you have pulled into the loop, please KEEP PULLING FORWARD, be sure students are prepared to exit the vehicle with their masks.
- Please have all students exit vehicles on the passenger side and not into traffic.
- Unless directed, please do not pass other vehicles waiting for pickup or drop off.
- The YELLOW lot will dismiss immediately following busses at approximately 2:30 pm
- The BLUE lot will dismiss at 2:25 pm.
- Please adhere to the NO LEFT TURN in our Upper and Lower lots during Drop-Off 8:30- 9:00 AM and Pick -Up 2:30-3:00PM
Physical Education Class
With the inability to utilize our gym for Physical Education class and the need to follow all safety guidelines Mr. Gangemi will be taking his classes outside as much as possible. It is important that students who have PE come dressed and prepared for the weather. This could entail; hats, gloves, jackets, sneakers, snowsuits/pants, boots etc. Mr. Gangmei thanks you in advance!
Next week's Other People Matter Mindset is "Being Present and Giving others My Attention.".
"Nothing is more precious than being in the present moment. Fully alive. Fully aware." -
Thich Nhat Hanh
"Wherever you are be all there." - Jim Elliot
"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." -Ernest Hemingway
"One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say." Bryant McGill
Fun Fall FrenzyIn lieu of a Halloween costume parade, we will be carrying out a Fun Fall Frenzy Spirit Week to celebrate and enjoy this time of year. We feel this will still offer both students and staff the opportunity to celebrate the season and each other while following all guidelines and safety recommendations. More information will be sent home with students next week and posted on the 10/16 blog!
Notes from the WGCSD Nurses
If you didn't happen to see the notes from the nurses that were sent out yesterday, here they are. You will find a link to the COVID-19 Toolkit recently put out by the NYS Department of Health. Included are details for what to do when your child is showing symptoms of COVID-19 and what is needed for your child to return to school.
Walk For Peace
The Central New York Social Justice League will be holding a Walk for Peace on Saturday, October 17th, from 12:30 - 3:30. All persons interested in promoting and learning about how to advocate for social justice and building peace in our communities are welcome to attend.
PTO NEWS:
Online Spirit Wear Sale
From now until October 19, the Split Rock PTO online spirit wear store will be open! Shipping will be free and items will be distributed in early November. There are some great new items available this year, so shop away! Place your order today at 2020.splitrockshop.com
Classroom Celebration Money
While classroom parties and events obviously won’t look the same this year, we still want to celebrate with your students as much as guidelines permit. With that in mind, we plan to collect classroom money which teachers will use to celebrate events such as Halloween. Please send in your money no later than Monday, October 19. If you have any questions, you can contact Carolyn Champlin at (315) 382-2258 or carolyn.champlin@gmail.com. Amazon Smile
Did you know that the Split Rock PTO participated in AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know - same products, same prices, same service - but every time you shop, 0.5% of your eligible purchase will go to a charitable organization of your choice. Simply log onto smile.amazon.com and select Split Rock Parent Teachers Organization Split Rock PTO as your charitable organization, and every time you shop smile.amazon.com you will be donating to the PTO!
Virtual Box Tops for Education
Here is your friendly reminder about the Box Tops for Education program! For every box top submitted, Split Rock will earn 10 cents. This money is used to help purchase various items for our school and support PTO events. Visit this site to download the app: https://www.boxtops4education.
