Just a reminder that school will not be in session next week from 4/11-4/15 as it is Spring Break. Please be sure to take the opportunity to enjoy with both family and friends and hopefully enjoy some great weather! We will see our Wildcats back here on Monday, April 18!
Upon the return to school on Monday, April 18 all students that ride the bus will be participating in a Bus Safety Drill immediately following arrival. This is run by the district transportation office and drivers.
New York State Math Assessment
Our Grade 3 and Grade 4 students will be participating in the New York State Math assessments on April 27 and April 28 as this is a two-day assessment.
Spring Open House
Split Rock Elementary will be holding its Spring Open House on Thursday, May 19. More information regarding times and procedures will be coming out in the following weeks.
Upon our return from Spring Break, it is important to remind everyone what we have available as we continue to keep both staff and students safe and healthy throughout the remainder of the year.
We have test kits available here at school; if you need one, just let us know. We won't be administering them in school, but you are welcome to have a test kit. If your child is home (or sent home) from school sick with any COVID-like symptoms, we can accept the results of a home COVID test and you do not need to go for a PCR test.
Additionally, please remember that there are other illnesses that frequently spread around school, like stomach bugs and colds, so we ask that if your child is actually sick, please keep them home until they are symptom-free. Thanks for helping to keep us ALL healthy!
Clothing Attire
As students begin to dress for the weather it is important that all students wear appropriate outerwear and footwear (sneakers) for recess. Classes go out for recess each day, weather permitting. Parents and children are expected to show good judgment in selecting the appropriate attire to wear to school.
District Calendar for 2022-2023 Approved at BOE MeetingThe District Calendar for the 2022-2023 school year was approved by the Board of Education at their meeting on March 16, 2022.The calendar is now available on the website by clicking here:
- 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 texts from WGCSD please email them to publications@westgenesee.org.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year opened virtually on December 1, 2021, and
has been extended until April 30, 2022. 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, 2022.
Learning Fair
Students in grades 3 and 4 are invited to participate in this year's Learning Fair! This annual event allows students to learn about something new and exciting to them, and then show their classmates what they’ve studied! Students are allowed to team up with a friend in their own classroom.
Information packets and sign-up sheets already went home with students. For those interested, an in-person research night will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Split Rock Library on Thursday, April 7. Entry forms should be filled out and returned to school by Friday, April 8. The Learning Fair presentations will take place in school on May 5 and 6. Please contact Jessica Lockwood at jklockwood@hotmail.com with any questions.
Earth Day Bottle And Can Drive
Save your bottles and cans for our Earth Day bottle and can drive on Saturday, April 23. We are also looking for volunteers to help on the day of the drive. We will be collecting refundable bottles and cans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and we would like volunteers to help out in 1-2 hour blocks. Please contact Jennie Russo at jrusso4802@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer your time.
Rockin' Saturday
Rockin' Saturday is scheduled for Saturday, April 30. The class list and information on how to register will be sent home soon.
In order for this event to run smoothly, we need your help! We are lacking in the volunteers that we need, so please consider volunteering your time while your students are participating in this awesome event. Support is needed from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., but we will take any time that you are able to offer. Please email krit9511@gmail.com if you are available to help!
Fourth Grade Recognition Information
Save The Date!
The Fourth Grade Recognition event has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 21. Parents are invited to attend the ceremony which will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Split Rock gymnasium. Following the ceremony, students will enjoy a day of fun at The Rock, complete with games, pizza, and ice cream!
Fourth Grade Baby Pictures
If you haven't done so already, please email a baby picture of your student to the contact listed for your student's classroom no later than Wednesday, April 20.
- Mrs. Binns - cookc@bsk.com
- Mr. Donaldson - elaine.heimers@gmail.com
- Miss Fucillo - hwhitemccormick@gmail.com
- Mrs. Francis - elaine.heimers@gmail.com
Please keep an eye out for important information as the ceremony approaches! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Leah Hall at leah.hall27@yahoo.com.
Dates to Remember
Monday, April 11-15- NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
Saturday, April 23- Split Rock PTO Bottle Drive 10-2pm
Wednesday, April 27- Thursday, April 28 - New York State Math Assessments
Saturday, April 30- Rockin' Saturday
Thursday, May 5 - Friday, May 6- Learning Fair
