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Thursday, September 23, 2021

ROCK'in Weekly Update 9-23



Week In Review
It was another great week at "The Rock!" We brought our smiles yesterday and completed picture day. Please be sure to view the PTO section below to find information for makeup. As we continue to work hard in the classroom we have also carried out some of our practice evacuation drills as well. Students have done a wonderful job in following through with these, as we still have a few more practice drills left for all season. 

Stay Connected

Here are some helpful tips about our 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 or junk!

  • 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 your questions to publications@westgenesee.org.



Promise Zone Student Engagement Specialist
Last year, county officials decided to make an investment in the social-emotional well-being of our students as they transitioned back to in-person instruction Split Rock is fortunate to have Courtney Honchar as our Promise Zone Student Engagement Specialist.  Promise Zones’ vision is ” to increase the capacity and efficacy of service delivery to all students to ensure a social, emotional, and academic achievement.” 


Special Referendum Project 2021

Assistant Superintendent for Management Services, Christine DeMass, has kicked off the Special Referendum Capital Project along with architects from King & King sharing details about the project.

Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards and also more detailed information is available on the website at: https://www.westgenesee.org/…/special-referendum-project-2…/. Be on the lookout for more information about an upcoming Community Forum to be held on Monday, November 15, and please save the date for the vote on the referendum which will be held on Monday, December 6.



Positivity Project
Next week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be OPEN-MINDEDNESS! Click here to review the character card on open-mindedness for a preview of what our Split Rockers will be working through next week. 








Join The Split Rock PTO
Help create a school your child loves by joining the Split Rock PTO. Your annual membership doesn’t commit you to any volunteer time (although we always welcome helpers), a membership helps to fund activities and support our children. 

Join before September 30 for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card. 

Don’t forget to save the date for our first PTO events:
  • Tuesday, October 5 - PTO Meeting from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Split Rock Library
  • Tuesday, October 12 - PTO Welcome Social (for adults only) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Chelsea’s Restaurant

Calling All 4th Grade Parents
Our 4th graders will be headed to middle school next year, so let’s send them off in style! If you are interested in helping make this event memorable, please consider signing up to help with one of the following committees. 
  • T-shirt committee
  • Invitations and programs
  • Memory book / FlipGrid
  • DVD / slide show committee
  • Food and beverage committee
If you are interested in helping or if you have any questions, please email Leah Hall at leah.hall27@yahoo.com. Please include your name, your student’s name, your phone number and what activities you are interested in volunteering for. 


Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteer Sign Ups
If you haven’t had the opportunity to sign up to help make your student’s classroom parties fun and exciting, there’s still time! Use the corresponding classroom link below to sign up by Friday, September 24. 

If you have any questions about these roles and responsibilities, please contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com.

Sign Up Genius Links for Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteers
 
Kindergarten
 
1st Grade
 
2nd Grade
 
3rd Grade
 
4th Grade

Thank you for your support!



Picture Re-Take Day
Wondering if your student might need a picture re-do, or was your child absent on picture day this week? No problem! Lifetouch will be back at Split Rock on Wednesday, October 27 for picture re-takes. 

Friday, September 17, 2021

ROCK'in Weekly Update 9-17


Week In Review
Our first full week is in the books! There is no doubt that many of our Split Rockers will need to take advantage of the weekend! I am fortunate to have the opportunity each day to walk the halls, stop into the classroom and see the many great things taking place. This week, both staff and students began working through the math and literacy curriculum and our fall universal screeners for all students. With that, our grade level teams had their first organizational meetings to prepare for our Collective Responsibility approach of Tier II instruction during our allotted Team Time blocks throughout the day. So, as you can see, things are starting to ramp up and are in motion to ensure we maximize our opportunities for all and ensure high levels of success and growth for all students! Here are some of these in action!







Curriculum/Title 1 Night
Although we could not physically be in the building with everyone, our Curriculum/Title 1 Night was a huge success. I want to thank all of those who participated and were able to log in to their session. Staying updated and connected is imperative to ensure success and growth for your child.


Dismissal and Pick-Ups
It is important to remember that if your child's primary source of transportation is the bus and you happen to need to pick him/her up, you must send in a note with your child indicating that. This is because buses are now being dismissed simultaneously and if there is no note, your child's teacher is under the impression they are taking the bus.

Evacuation and Safety Drills
As state regulations suggest, we must complete a certain number of both evacuation and safety drills throughout the fall season. So with that, we will begin those starting next week. The staff at Split Rock takes the time to explain the procedures and prepare the students so they are as comfortable as possible. It would be helpful, especially for our younger Split Rockers, to discuss at home that they will begin to go through some of these practice drills. 


Picture Day
Let's see those SMILES! Picture Day will be taking place on Wednesday, September 22! Informational packets have been sent home, so be sure you have everything you need before their appointment!



Save the Date

Special Referendum Project 2021

At the Board of Education meeting last night, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services, Christine DeMass, kicked off the Special Referendum Capital Project along with architects from King & King sharing details about the project.

Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards and also more detailed information is available on the website at: https://www.westgenesee.org/…/special-referendum-project-2…/.

Be on the lookout for more information about an upcoming Community Forum to be held on Monday, November 15, and please save the date for the vote on the referendum which will be held on Monday, December 6.


 





Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteer Sign Ups
Throughout the year, our classroom teachers like to celebrate with their students. We are looking for volunteers to help make these celebrations fantastic! For each classroom, we are looking for a classroom coordinator (to find out the teacher's needs for each party) and various volunteers to send in supplies (such as snacks, drinks, crafts) for each of the planned activities. If you would like to help make your child's classroom parties fun and exciting, please use the corresponding classroom link below to sign up! 

We ask that you sign up no later than Friday, September 24. If you have any questions about these roles and responsibilities, please contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com.

Sign Up Genius Links for Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteers

 

Kindergarten

Mrs. Carbone: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template1

Mrs. Kolb: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template2

Mrs. Thomas: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template12

 

1st Grade

Mrs. Forsyth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template3

Mrs. Lockwood: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template4

Mrs. Reynolds: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template5

 

2nd Grade

Mrs. Jones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template6

Mrs. Vogt: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template7

 

3rd Grade

Mr. Farfaglia: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template9

Mrs. Sauro: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template8

Mrs. Sexton: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template10

 

4th Grade

Mrs. Binns: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template13

Mr. Donaldson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-mrdonaldson

Miss Fucillo: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template11


Thank you for your support!

Welcome Social and more! 

The PTO is holding its annual Welcome Social at Chelsea's Restaurant on Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Don't wait, join today! Click here to join the Split Rock PTO before September 30 for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card!  


 





Friday, September 10, 2021

"Rock'in" Through The First Week!



We Rocked It!
We had a great first week at "The Rock!" We spent the first four days getting adjusted to classroom routines, expectations and building protocols. Our Wildcats are amazing and so resilient! They did a phenomenal job and had a great time doing so! Here are some of the pictures captured throughout our first few days!






Arrival/Dismissal Process
There were a few bumps in the road the first day or so but students, staff and families have adjusted quite well and the process for arrival and dismissal are beginning to get straightened out and the flow is improving on a daily basis. For families that are dropping off and picking up, please be sure:
  • As students are waiting to get to the drop-off/pick-up zone, students are prepared to exit the car (masks on, bookbags ready).
  • Please be sure you pull all the way up, ensuring we are filling up the drop-off/pick-up zone.
  • Please be sure all students are entering and exiting the cars on the passenger side.
  • We ask that parents limit getting out of the car to help with this process
  • Please send a note in if your child's transportation method changes 
Please also be sure to send your child to school daily with the following items :
  • Mask
  • Water bottle
  • Sneakers for PE and Recess

Curriculum/Title 1 Night
An informational flyer will be sent home along with teacher communication regarding the time, process, and link to your virtual presentations. 
Thursday, September 16
Grades k-2: 6:00-6:30pm 
Grades 3-4: 6:30-7:00pm 
                                                                    RtI/Title 1 Information: 5:45-6:00pm 
                                                                         RtI/Title 1 Informational Zoom Link        



Health and Wellness 

Best practice is to keep your child home if they are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms below. Contacting Ms. Balcourt (school nurse) to inform her of the status of your child would be helpful as both parties would be able to discuss the next steps to first ensure your child's health and safety and go through the correct procedures to return to school.
Signs or Symptoms
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
Out of an abundance of caution, if your child exhibits any of these symptoms, you will be contacted by the school nurse and your child will be sent home for evaluation and/or testing. We appreciate your understanding, support, and cooperation.


Communications from West Genesee


Here are some helpful tips about our SchoolMessenger communication system:
To be sure that you are receiving all emails sent from the District/schools/teachers, please periodically check you spam/junk/promotions folder for emails with @westgenesee.org, then mark that they are not spam or junk! 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 texts from WGCSD, please email your questions to publications@westgenesee.org.

Thank You!

The Split Rock PTO graciously provided breakfast for the staff this morning. We were welcomed with coffee, donuts, and breakfast pizza in and a decorated staff room. What a way to end the first week of the new school year! We appreciate the treat and are so grateful and thankful for all you do for our students and staff all year long! 





School Picture Day Is Coming! Stay tuned for more information.