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Friday, February 12, 2021

ROCK'in into Winter Recess!



Finishing Strong

It certainly was a busy and exciting week at "The Rock," as we finished the week in pink and red! It is my hope that all staff, students and families enjoy their time over Winter Break  and will be ready to go when we reconvene on Monday, February 22! Be sure to be vigilant, safe and optimistic as we continue to move towards a healthier normal!

Split Rocker's at Work and Play

 




Food Pantry Information for Over the Break
Many students enjoy breakfast and lunch at school on a regular basis. It is understandable when families find it challenging to provide those meals during school vacations.

Food pantries partner with the Food Bank of CNY to provide low cost, nutritious food to those in need. The following is a list of food pantries and services available in our community to assist families. Please know that you will be serviced by the food pantry nearest your legal address. If you have questions or need assistance please call: The Interreligious Food Consortium (IRC) weekdays at 315-474-8855 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Their website is: http://www.ifccny.org/.


For more information listing the local food pantries, click here.


Positivity Project

Next week's Positivity Project Other People Matter Mindest is "Cheering others' success!" Click here to get some background on what the students will be working on and talking about as they return from Winter Break. 




Rescheduled: Board of Education to Host a Listening Session

The West Genesee Central School District Board of Education (BOE) invites parents, staff, community members, and students to a rescheduled Community Listening Session

It will be held in the West Genesee High School Library on Wednesday, March 3, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (prior to the BOE meeting that will start at 7:00 p.m.) The guiding question for this is: "What are your hopes and dreams for WGCSD?" Please consider joining this session and offering your thoughts.

Those who would like to come to the Library and participate will need to pre-register by filling out the RSVP from the invitation here. This will allow us to track participant numbers. Depending on how many register and the capacity we can have in the Library, we will put in place a plan for overflow (i.e satellite rooms). It will also be livestreamed so anyone can watch from the link on the website or by clicking here.

If you cannot join that evening, but want to share your thoughts, please send an email with your hopes to kcoyne@westgenesee.org and your ideas will be included. The BOE President, Kimberly Coyne, will try to read them aloud if there is time.

Click here to read an invitation and RSVP to the BOE Listening Session.





Gertrude Hawk and Yearbook Orders Due

Just a reminder that all paper Gertrude Hawk order forms are DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22. This is the Monday after the break, so remember to send them in so orders can be delivered before Easter. Please make sure you print your address NEATLY on your order form.




Yearbook

Yearbook order forms are DUE MONDAY, MARCH 1. If you’d like to order online, please
visit: ybpay.lifetouch.com and use the yearbook ID code: 5105921. 




Learning Fair
Don’t forget to sign up for the Learning Fair! Entries are due TODAY, February 12. Please contact Angela Hopkins if you have any questions at ashopkins1004@gmail.com





 March PTO Meeting **RESCHEDULED** 
Our March PTO meeting date has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 2 so as to not conflict with the BOE Listening Session. To register to attend, please email wgsrpto@westgenesee.org.





Upcoming Events

  • February 15-19, 2021 Winter Recess~ NO SCHOOL 
  • Monday, February 22- Gertrude Hawk Orders DUE
  • March 3, 2021 BOE Listening Session-6:00 p.m.
  • March 3, 2021 Board of Education Meeting-7:00 p.m.

Friday, February 5, 2021

ROCK'in into February!



Valentine's Spirit Week

We are excited for next week as we will be showing our "ROCK'in" Valentine's Spirit heading into our Winter Recess! We look forward to having some fun, working hard and finishing the week up strong. Thank you to our Split Rock PTO for organizing this upcoming week-long event ending with an awesome ZOOM Dance Party!



Monday, February 8: USA Day πŸŸ₯⬜🟦 
Wear your red, white and blue

Tuesday, February 9: Tie-Dye Tuesday 🎨
Wear your favorite tie-dye

Wednesday, February 10: Dress to ImpressπŸ‘”πŸ‘—
Wear your best outfit

Thursday, February 11: Let's Get ComfyπŸ‘šπŸ‘–
Wear your comfy sweats or favorite pajamas

Friday, February 12: Show Your Love for Valentine's DayπŸ’—πŸ’ŸπŸ€
Wear red, white or pink

**Friday night we will be hosting another Zoom Glow Dance Party!
🎢🎡πŸ’₯😎 🎡🎢
Email wgsrpto@westgenesee.org by Wednesday, February 10 to register for the Zoom link. The link will be sent out Friday afternoon.



Our Split Rocker's Work and Play!




Arrival and Dismissal Safety Procedures

We are asking that we continue to be extremely vigilant throughout both our arrival and dismissal process. The roads are slick and the snowbanks are growing. Take your time pulling in and out of both parking lots. Please also remember when exiting ONLY right-hand turns should be made, keeping the safety and well-being of all students, families and staff at the forefront. 



Positivity Project

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



Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year has begun and will be open and continue virtually until March 31, 2021! You may utilize the Virtual Registration process to get started and schedule your telemeeting!  Please click here to find all the pertinent information regarding this process! We look forward to welcoming our newest Wildcat!πŸ’™πŸ’›


Winter Recess:

This is just a reminder that the week of February 15-19 is Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL 





Gertrude Hawk
Our annual Gertrude Hawk Chocolate fundraiser is going on now through Monday, February 22.  New for this year, each student/seller will receive their order(s) shipped directly to their home. In order to accomplish this, please be sure to CLEARLY fill out the home address section on your Gertrude Hawk order form.

For those who wish to have orders placed online, set up your online fundraising account at https://fundraising.gertrudehawkchocolates.com/ using the group code 727875.

Remote students who wish to fundraise using the paper sales catalog can pick up a sales packet from the main office during the weekday hours of 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 



PTO Learning Fair -
Grades 3 and 4 students should have brought home a Learning Fair Packet this week. Please be sure students sign up by Monday, February 22.







Friday, January 29, 2021

Winter has Arrived at "The ROCK"!

 



Well, I think we can safely say that winter is here! This brings a lot of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the snow and other great activities. Here are just a few friendly reminders to ensure that we continue to stay safe and healthy as we continue to work hard to ensure we have the opportunity to continue in-person learning! 

Be sure your child:

  • Is dressed for the cold weather. Hats, Coats, Snowpants, Gloves, Boots, and Scarves!
    • Students will be going outside for both recess and Physical Education class.
  • Has their Screening Sheet filled out and signed upon arrival. 
  • Comes to school with a clean mask daily.


If your child has any signs or symptoms regarding Covid-19 (
runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, loss of taste or smell, muscle pain or body aches, temperature of 100'F or more, chills, fatigue, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea), please be sure your child stays home. We then ask that you contact the school nurse at your earliest convenience to be informed of the procedures and protocols moving forward. We understand that this could be an inconvenience, but it is what it takes to keep all students, staff, and families safe. Thank you again for your understanding!


Notes From the Nurse

Staying on the topic of health and wellness please be sure to view the Notes From the Nurse by clicking here.



Positivity Project

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


February 3 Half-Day Reminder  

A friendly reminder that Wednesday, February 3 is a   half-day for students. 
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.

**Please send a note if your child's dismissal routine will change for that day.**



SOUP'er BOWL
Just a friendly reminder for those students and families who would like to make a non-perishable donation. Our Kindness Committee is carrying out our annual SOUP'er Bowl through next week. You can simply drop off your donations upon arrival and show your support for either the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Kansas City Chiefs! We thank you for all your generous donations!


Mark Your Calendars: Board of Education to Host a Listening Session
The West Genesee Central School District Board of Education (BOE) invites parents, staff, community members, and students to a Community Listening Session.
It will be held in the West Genesee High School Library on Wednesday, February 3, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (prior to the BOE meeting that will start at 7:00 p.m.) The guiding question for this is: "What are your hopes and dreams for WGCSD?" Please consider joining this session and offering your thoughts.
Those who would like to come to the Library and participate will need to pre-register by filling out the RSVP from the invitation here. This will allow us to track participant numbers. Depending on how many register and the capacity we can have in the Library, we will put in place a plan for overflow (i.e satellite rooms). It will also be livestreamed so anyone can watch from the link on the website or by clicking here.
If you cannot join that evening, but want to share your thoughts, please send an email with your hopes to kcoyne@westgenesee.org and your ideas will be included. The BOE President, Kimberly Coyne, will try to read them aloud if there is time.

Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year has begun and will be open and continue virtually until March 31, 2021! You may utilize the Virtual Registration process to get started and schedule your telemeeting!  Please click here to find all the pertinent information regarding this process! We look forward to welcoming our newest WILDCATS!  πŸ’™πŸ’›

Our Split Rocker's Work and Play


Mrs. Thomas' Class 
Mr. Gangemi's Gym Class 
Mr. Gangemi's Gym Class 





February PTO Meeting Registration 


UPDATE:  Our next virtual PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m. Please email wgsrpto@westgenesee.org by Monday, February 1 to register to attend. The meeting link will be sent out on the day of the event. Please 


Gertrude Hawk
Our annual Gertrude Hawk Chocolates fundraiser has begun! Students will be bringing home their sales catalog and order form this week. New for this year, each student/seller will receive their order(s) shipped directly to their home. In order to accomplish this, please be sure to CLEARLY fill out the home address section on your Gertrude Hawk order form.

For those who wish to have orders placed online, set up your online fundraising account at https://fundraising.gertrudehawkchocolates.com/ using the group code 727875.

Remote students who wish to fundraise using the paper sales catalog can pick up a sales packet from the main office during the weekday hours of 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 


First Grade Spirit Day πŸ’™πŸŽ‰πŸ’›

Friday, February 5 is our 1st grade spirit day! All students are invited to wear their blue and gold to show school spirit. 1st graders will receive a special gift from the PTO.
**Remote students, be sure to keep sending in your pictures to wgsrpto@westgenesee.org. 



Valentine's Spirit Week
We're looking forward to Valentine's Spirit Week and a countdown to our winter break! 



Monday, February 8: USA Day πŸŸ₯⬜🟦 
Wear your red, white and blue

Tuesday, February 9: Tie-Dye Tuesday 🎨
Wear your favorite tie-dye

Wednesday, February 10: Dress to ImpressπŸ‘”πŸ‘—
Wear your best outfit

Thursday, February 11: Let's Get ComfyπŸ‘šπŸ‘–
Wear your comfy sweats or favorite pajamas

Friday, February 12: Show Your Love for Valentine's DayπŸ’—πŸ’ŸπŸ€
Wear red, white or pink

**Friday night we will be hosting another Zoom Glow Dance Party!
🎢🎡πŸ’₯😎 🎡🎢
Email wgsrpto@westgenesee.org by Wednesday, February 10 to register for the Zoom link. The link will be sent out Friday afternoon.


PTO Learning Fair Is Coming! Be on the lookout for more information coming soon! 




Dates to Remember:
Wednesday, February 3- Teacher Workshop Day Half-Day - Early Dismissal 11:00 am - 11:10 am 
Wednesday, February 2- PTO Meeting 6 pm via Zoom 
Wednesday, February 3- BOE Meeting 7 pm via Zoom  
Friday, February 5- Spirit Day ~ Grade 1 wear Blue and Gold 

**Please note the date change for this month's PTO meeting**  

Friday, January 22, 2021

ROCK'in through January!






Notes From The Nurses

Please take some time to read the recent Notes From The Nurses for answers to some questions that have been prevalent due to the COVID-19 virus over the last couple of weeks. These notes offer some information on what we have learned regarding both testing and quarantines. 


Valentine's Day

This is just a friendly reminder to all students and families planning to distribute valentines, that you should bring them into school by Friday, February 5th.  We ask that the Valentines do not have any treats (lollipops, candy, etc.). Due to our current circumstances, teachers and staff members will be supplying (through classroom party funds and other means) any snacks that the students will be having that day and ask that students do not bring any food items in. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!


Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year has begun and will be open and continue virtually until March 31, 2021! You may utilize the Virtual Registration process to get started and schedule your telemeeting!  Please click here to find all the pertinent information regarding this process! We look forward to welcoming our newest WILDCATS!



Positivity Project

Next week's Other People Matter Mindset is Supporting others when they struggle.  “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody."







Yearbook Orders
2021/2021 yearbooks are now available for ordering. Paper order forms were sent home this week or you can order online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com Yearbook ID code: 5105921
The deadline to place your order is March 1, 2021. Students should receive their yearbooks in June.



Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser
Coming soon... next week, students will be bringing home catalogs and order forms for our annual Gertrude Hawk chocolate fundraiser. New for this year, all orders will be shipped to the student's homes. We will be collecting your shipping information when you turn in your order forms, which will be on Monday, February 22, 2021.





Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, February 3- Teacher Workshop Day Half- Day - Early Dismissal 
Wednesday, February 3- PTO Meeting 6 pm via Zoom
Wednesday, February 3- BOE Meeting 7 pm via Zoom  
Friday, February 5- Spirit Day ~ Grade 1 wear Blue and Gold