ROCK'in Into March!

 

Green Day for MDA

We are excited to announce our upcoming participation in Green Day for MDA!  In support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and our friends living with neuromuscular diseases, we are on a mission to increase community awareness and hopefully make a donation to help fund research for a cure. Click here for some information from Colton’s Crew.  Colton is a fourth-grade friend at Onondaga Road! March 17th is a perfect day to go green!  Each class will have the opportunity to march around the sidewalk down to the lower parking lot for all the neighbors to see, and any spare change or dollars students might like to donate can be dropped into the green bucket at the school door on their way out to Lap the Loop!  For more info on MDA click here to watch this Brain Pop Video. Thank you for your support.

Remote Materials Pick Up:

A PICK UP for Remote Student Materials has been scheduled for Thursday, 3/18 from 3:00-4:00 pm in the office. In addition, on 3/18 PLEASE RETURN the following materials listed below according to your student’s grade level.

A message from Mr. Gangemi and Mr. Farfaglia:

WANT A CHANCE TO HELP SHAVE OUR HEADS???

Once again this year, Mr.Farfaglia and I will be shaving our heads for St. Baldrick's in order to raise money for childhood cancer research. Students will be encouraged to make donations in order to earn a chance at helping Mr. Farfaglia and I shave our heads. Bring in a cash donation with your ticket in an envelope and give it to your teacher in order to be entered in a drawing by Wednesday, MARCH 24th. On Wednesday, March 24th, Mr. Farfaglia and I will each be picking a student name out of a hat to see who will help with the head shaves!

If would like to join in and donate online, here are our links!

Mr. Fafaglia - https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/1078466/2021

Mr. Gangemi - https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/1078364/2021

Split Rocker's At Work and Play!

Reading Rocks! 

Our Split Rocker's really think outside of the box and find the most unique and creative places to read! Check out some of our students taking time to make reading time fun!

Positivity Project: Social Intelligence:

Social intelligence means that you are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things. It refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships and is distinct from a person’s IQ or “book smarts.” It includes an individual’s ability to understand, and act on, the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of other people. This type of intelligence can take place “in the moment” of face-to-face conversations but also appears during times of deliberate thinking. It involves emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

Kindergarten Registration:

Just a friendly reminder that kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will 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!💙💛

Reading Bingo:

Thanks to everyone who participated and submitted pictures! We hope you all enjoyed reading new things in fun ways! 

Kindergarten Spirit Day:

Friday, March 12 is our kindergarten spirit day. Show your school spirit by wearing blue and gold! Our  Kindergartener's will be honored with a special gift.💙💛 

Learning Fair:

It's not too late for third and fourth graders to sign up for the Learning Fair scheduled for April 7-9. Email Angela Hopkins at ashopkins1004@gmail.com if you would like to participate. As the date nears, we will be hosting "office hours" for any students who may need help setting up their presentations. 

PTO Bottle Drive:

Start saving your returnable bottles and cans! We will be holding a bottle and can drive on Saturday, April 24 in the Split Rock parking lot. Bottles and cans can also be dropped off anytime at Central City Bottle and Recycling Center located at 224 Chapel Drive (you will need to fill out a form noting your donation is for Split Rock).

Dates to Remember:

3/14 - Daylight Savings Time begins! (Set clocks ahead one hour)

3/17 - Lap the Loop MDA Fundraiser Wear Green!☘

3/18 - Remote student materials pick-up and drop-off, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

3/24 - St. Baldrick's Donations Due 

3/29 - Spring Break begins

3/31 - Kindergarten Registration ends

ROCK'in Through Our 100th Day!

100 Days of School:

This week we celebrated our 100th day of school. Both staff and students really enjoyed the activities that went along with celebrating and recognizing this great achievement. We have accomplished many wonderful things throughout this school year as we have demonstrated a great deal of persistence and desire to keep each other safe and providing an environment for our young Wildcats to learn and grow, which they have done such a wonderful job doing!

Mrs. Lockwood's First Grade Class Celebrating our 100th day in school.

Mrs. Sexton and Mrs. Valerino's Class decorated for the 100th Day of School.

Mrs. Korzenewski's Class Celebrating the 100th Day of School.

Reading Across America Week:

Be sure to participate in celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss's birthday next week! Each child should have received a blue BINGO board from their classroom teacher. This fun activity is sponsored by our Split Rock PTO. Those students who choose to participate need to return their BINGO board by Friday, March 5, with an entire line or column crossed off with their completed activities. One winner will be selected randomly by each classroom teacher to receive a prize. LET THE READING BEGIN!

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.

Kindergarten Registration:

Just a friendly reminder that kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will 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!💙💛

Positivity Project:

Next week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be ENTHUSIASM. Click
here to get some background on what the students will be working on and talking about as they return from Winter Break. 

Split Rocker's at Work and Play: 

Mrs. Mallory and Mrs.Grome's 4th Grade classes really enjoyed the winter weather this week and brought the fun of learning about Science outside experimenting with Volcanos erupting in the snow! 

St. Baldrick's Fundraiser: Mr. Gangemi and Mr. Farfaglia will be participating again this year! Be on the lookout for a flier next week!

March PTO Meeting: 

Our March PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2. To register to attend, please email wgsrpto@westgenesee.org by Monday, March 1. The Zoom link will be sent out the day of the meeting. 

Dr. Seuss Bingo: Please join us in READ ACROSS AMERICA week and celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. Click here for a printable copy to participate.

Yearbook Orders Due:

Just a reminder that 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.

Save the Date! Split Rock PTO Bottle Drive:

In honor of Earth Day, we will be holding a bottle and can drive on Saturday, April 24. Start saving your returnable bottles and cans! Bottles and cans can also be dropped off anytime at Central City Bottle and Recycling Center located at 224 Chapel Drive (you will need to fill out a form noting your donation is for Split Rock).

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, March 2- PTO Meeting 6 p.m. via Zoom 
• Wednesday, March 3 - BOE Listening Session-6:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 3 -Board of Education Meeting-7:00 p.m.

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.