ROCK'in into November!

Veterans' Day

This is a friendly reminder that all schools are closed on Wednesday, November 11, in recognition of our Veterans'. Please join us as we will be wearing our RED, WHITE and BLUE at "The ROCK" on Tuesday, November 10 in support of our Veterans' as a way of thanking them for their service.

Remote Student Material Pick-Up

Remote students in grades 2, 3 and 4 will need to pick up their materials for future instruction on Monday, November 23 between 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm.

Positivity Project

Next week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be BRAVERY! Please click here to review the character card on bravery for a preview of what our Split Rockers will be working through next week. 

Health Screening Sheets

Families and students are doing a phenomenal job in doing their part to make sure the Student Health Screening Sheets are filled out, signed and turned in upon arrival. With that, we distributed enough slips (2 pads of 50) to each student to get them through December. If for some reason you need additional slips at this time, please contact the office and/or your child's teacher to request another pad.

Instructional Setting Change

Please be on the lookout for a letter from the elementary school principals regarding requests for changes to your childrens' instructional setting (from remote to in-person or in-person to remote). Please contact the office at (315) 487-4656 if you need information regarding the letter.

 

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, November 10-wear RED, WHITE and BLUE 🟥⬜🟦
Wednesday, November 11- Veterans Day- NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 17- Talk with the Superintendent 7-8 pm Online 

Friday, November 20- SPIRIT DAY- Wear your BLUE and GOLD 💙💛🎉

Monday, November 23- Parent/ Teacher Conferences - HALF- DAY Early Dismissal 11:15am

Tuesday, November 24- Parent/Teacher Conferences- HALF-DAY Early Dismissal 11:15am

Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27- Thanksgiving Recess- NO SCHOOL 🦃

Scholastic Online Book Fair:

What better way to encourage reading than with a new book! We are working hard to keep kids reading and raise critical funds for our school with the PTO’s Scholastic Online-Only Book Fair which runs from Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 15. Our Book Fair homepage is live Click here to learn more and get started with online shopping!

Dining Month:

Leading up to the holidays we know cooking dinner can be a chore. For the month of November, we will be featuring four restaurants that will offer a day when a percentage of orders will be donated back to the Split Rock PTO.

Prior to each event, you will receive a coupon or code that must be used so that your order will be counted towards our fundraiser. Please feel free to pass these coupons out to friends, family and neighbors. The more, the merrier! Click here for more information. Thank you for supporting Split Rock PTO.

Monday, November 9 - The Wildcat 

Saturday, November 14 - Chipotle

Tuesday, November 17 - Panera

Monday, November 30 - Tully's

D.E.A.R.:
The Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) program runs from Monday, ​November 2 through Sunday, November 15​! If you haven't already, check your student’s folder for more details and make sure they are filling out the D.E.A.R. tracking sheet. 

ROCK'in OUT October!

FALL FRENZY was a HIT at this week at The "ROCK"! Our students always have so much fun showing their school spirit and creativity everyday but really pulled out all the stops this week! 

ROCK'in PAJAMA Day!

ROCK'in HAT Day!

ROCK'in BRUIN's FANS!

ROCK'in SPORTS Day!

Positivity Project

Next week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be PERSPECTIVE! Please click here to review the character card on creativity for a preview of what our Split Rockers will be working through next week. 

Picture Day

Picture Day is Wednesday, November 4! On this day we will do retakes for in-person students as well as our REMOTE students. Please see the REMOTE student schedule below for the alphabetical timeslots:

A-J -10:00 am-11:00pm

K-R -11:00 am-12:00pm

S-Z - 12:00 pm -1:00pm  

**Please make sure to bring your health screening form and take note there is NO MAKE-UP DATE or RE-TAKE date for remote students.

PTO Updates

November PTO Meeting:
Our next PTO meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. and will take place remotely using Zoom. In order to receive the login information for this event, please RSVP to wgsrpto@westgenesee.org noting that you would like to attend. The link to sign in will be sent out the day of the event.

Food Train Collection:
We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry from Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6. The Pantry will be assembling Thanksgiving meal baskets for
those in need in the Camillus area, so this is a great way to support our local community!
**There is a particular need this year for canned cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes/stuffing, canned vegetables, and turkey gravy but all non-perishables are welcomed.**

Please contact Sarah Ross Cappella if you have any questions at sarah.cappella@gmail.com.

D.E.A.R.:
The Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) program will run from Monday, ​November 2 through Sunday, November 15​! Check your student’s folder for more details and the D.E.A.R. tracking sheet. 

Dining Month:

Leading up to the holidays we know cooking dinner can be a chore. For the month of November, we will be featuring four restaurants that will offer a day when a percentage of orders will be donated back to the Split Rock PTO.

Prior to each event, you will receive a coupon or code that must be used so that your order will be counted towards our fundraiser. Please feel free to pass these coupons out to friends, family and neighbors. The more, the merrier!

Monday, November 9 - The Wildcat 

Saturday, November 14 - Chipotle

Tuesday, November 17 - Panera

Monday, November 30 - Tully's

October Happenings at "The ROCK!"

 This past Wednesday was Unity Day! It was a huge success at "The Rock!" 

Fun Fall Frenzy Spirit Week

In lieu of a Halloween costume parade, we will be carrying out a Fun Fall Frenzy Spirit Week to celebrate this time of year. We feel this will offer both students and staff the opportunity to celebrate the season and each other while following all guidelines and safety recommendations.

• Monday, 10/26 - Split Rock School Spirit Blue & Gold Day

• Tuesday, 10/27 - PJ Day 

• Wednesday, 10/28 - Hat Day

• Thursday, 10/29 - Favorite Sports/Team Day

• Friday, 10/30 - Halloween Colors/Apparel Day (costumes not permitted)

Positivity Project

Next week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be CREATIVITY! Please click here to review the character card on creativity for a preview of what our Split Rockers will be working through next week. 

Parent Survey

There will be both a letter and survey coming out next week from the Superintendent's office regarding any family looking to make a change of instructional modalities following the date of January 29.

Chromebooks

As we continue throughout the next few weeks your child may be bringing home their Chromebooks to complete an assignment or two. We ask that the students and families focus on the care of the equipment while using them at home and please be sure to bring them back the following day. These assignments will not occur on a Friday. 

Remote Pickup Change (Kindergarten)

The date for remote Kindergarten students to pick up their next set of learning materials has changed from October 30 to Thursday, October 29 at 3:00-4:00 p.m.  This is the time for remote Kindergarten families only; please come to the main door and we will get the materials to you.  Grades 2-4 are still scheduled for November 23.

Mid "ROCK"tober Update

It was a short week but a very productive one at "The Rock!" Both staff and students worked extremely hard! It was great to visit many of the classes and see all the wonderful things they are accomplishing and working through!

Mr. Herrick's class watching a video on hard C vs. soft C!

Mr. Gangemi and Miss Clark with our Kindergarten group!

 

Mr. Farfaglia/Miss Johnston and Mrs. Sexton/Mrs. Valerino area streaming literacy lessons between two rooms!

Sneaking in some recess time!

Mrs. Lockwood's class enjoying lunch and a movie!

Mrs. Eipp working with Mrs. Thomas' class!

Mrs. Sauro's class working through the animal classification unit during their literacy block.

Unity Day

A note from the National Bullying Prevention Center and our school counselors: Show that you care about safe and supportive schools and communities, and make your color ORANGE on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 21! That’s the day everyone can come together in schools, neighborhoods, communities and online to send an ORANGE message of support, hope and unity, and show that we are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.

Positivity Project

Next week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be FORGIVENESS! Please click here to review the Character Card on Forgiveness for a preview of what our Split Rockers will be working through next week!

Questions About Remote Learning

Can a child switch to remote learning when they are out sick or when they return from a state that requires quarantining upon return? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Our remote teachers have a full class of students and are likely not on the same exact pacing as the child's in-school teacher. Some requests for work during a child's absence can be accommodated. However, providing the missed assignments does not replace the instruction and experiences that occur during the absence. Each child is unique, so the teacher will know which lessons and activities need to be made up upon the student's return. Also, please note that if a family knowingly goes to a state that is on "the list," the child's absences upon return will be considered unexcused. Thank you for your understanding, and please let me know if you have any questions. 

Fun Fall Frenzy

In 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.

Please be sure to check out the flier that will be sent home next week as a reminder!

FUN FALL FRENZY FLIER

Walk for Peace

The Central New York Social Justice League will be holding a Walk for Peace on Saturday, October 17th, from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. All persons interested in promoting and learning about how to advocate for social justice and building peace in our communities are welcome to attend. The location has changed to the Camillus Municipal Building. For more information and to register for the event, click here!

Dates for Remote Split Rock Students to Remember

• October 30, 3:00pm-4:00pm- Split Rock Kindergarten families only can pick up their next unit materials and readers at Split Rock's main entrance. For those unable to pick up the supplies during this time, please contact the office at 315 487-4656 to schedule a date and time ASAP.

• November 4, 10:00 am-1:00 pm- All Split Rock remote learners are invited to have school pictures taken here at Split Rock. Please note there is NO MAKE-UP DATE or RE-TAKE date. Please follow the alphabetical timeslots listed below:

• A-J -10:00 am-11:00pm
• K-R -11:00 am-12:00pm
• S-Z - 12:00 pm -1:00pm 

• November 23, 12:00 pm-3:30 pm- Split Rock 2nd, 3rd, 4th-grade remote learners only can come to pick up their materials and books for your next units at Split Rock's main entrance.

To keep up on Remote Happenings, please click here to view "Notes from Team Remote" Mr. Leo's blog which is housed on our westgenesee.org homepage.

PTO NEWS:

Online Spirit Wear Sale:

LAST CALL! From now until Monday, 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

"ROCK"tober Update

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. 

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures: We have settled in and looked to have found a safe, efficient method for our procedures. We would like to thank all involved for your patience and support. Just a few reminders:

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!

Positivity Project

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 Frenzy

In 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.com/refer. If you still have traditional Box Tops clips at home, you may send them in on your own. (This is a change - here is the link that explains how!)