"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.

August Check-in

Getting Ready To ROCK!

September 7th is right around the corner and I wanted to check in! Things are ROCKing and we are getting geared up for what will be a wonderful 2021-2022 school year. By now you should have received Split Rock's summer mailing with a great deal of information regarding much of the pertinent information you will need to know for the start of the school year. If you have any questions or concerns as we inch closer to opening day please do not hesitate to contact the office at 315 487-4656 for any clarifications! We are extremely excited to kick things off and get our WILDCATS back into the building. 

Split Rock Elementary will open its doors on Monday, August 30th from 9:00am-2:00pm for any students and their families who would like to tour the building on their own and locate their classrooms. Please note that the classrooms will be locked as many teachers will not be in the building. This would also be a good time to stop by the main office and get issued a car tag for those looking to pick up and drop off their child. 

*Masks are required for anyone entering the building. 

Thursday, September 16

It has been determined that our Curriculum/Title 1 Night will be virtual this year. We will be sure to keep you updated. You will receive information on specific times and procedures throughout the first two weeks of school.

*As of now, we do plan to have our Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled in November in person!

Remote Chromebooks

There are still several Chromebooks that need to be returned from those who were learning remotely last year. We ask that you do not wait until the first day of school to return them. Each Chromebook must be cleaned and updated to make sure they are fully functional. If you happened to still have a district-owned Chromebook please return it to the main office ASAP.

Review Of Information

First Day Of School: Tuesday, September 7th (Full-Day)

School Day Hours: 9:00am-3:15pm

Health Forms

We will not be doing temperature checks and/or collecting Health Forms before students entering the building.

Masks

Masks are required for both staff and students. Mask breaks will be given throughout the day. Students are not required to wear their masks during outdoor activities (recess, Phys. Ed. etc.). If you prefer to have your child wear their mask during that time, please contact your child's teacher.

Social Distancing

Students will be socially distant throughout the day. All seats, including the cafeteria, are separated by three feet from the center of the body to the center of the body!

Handwashing/Sanitizing

We will remain very vigilant and focus on handwashing or sanitizing as both staff and students go about their day.

Signs or Symptoms 

Best practice is to keep your child home if they are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms below. Contacting Mrs. 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

Arrival/Dismissal
*All pick-ups that occur before 3:00pm will occur at the top parking lot. Parents must sign students out through

the main office.

Drop Off (9:00am) Bottom Lot

Parents may begin lining up at 8:50am. Note students will not be let out of the cars until 9:00am.

• Please wait patiently in line and do not pass cars that still might be dropping students off.

•  Please be sure to turn right as you exit the parking lot.

Pick-up (3:15pm) Bottom Lot

Parents may begin lining up at 3:05pm.

• Make sure your car tag is visible for staff to see upon entering the parking lot (rearview mirror works best).
• Your child will be dismissed when your car has reached the pick-up and drop-off zone.
•  Please do not pass cars on the left if you happen to load before the car in front of you.
•  Please be sure to turn right as you exit the parking lot.

*The map and directions regarding this process were sent home in the summer mailing. Please review!

Breakfast/Lunch
Both breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year!

Breakfast
Breakfast will be prepared ahead of time and available upon entering the building. Students will be able to bring their bag breakfast to class and enjoy it in their classrooms!

Lunch
Lunches will be held in the cafeteria. Students will be socially distant (three feet) and will be required to wear a mask any time they need to leave their seats.

Special Area Classes

Special area classes will be held in the gym, library, music and art rooms this year.

Classrooms are coming together!

The cafeteria is ready to go

and the hallways look phenomenal!

"ROCK"in into SUMMER!

Summer Vacation

The 2020-2021 school year is officially in the books as the staff at Split Rock has finished up their last day at "The Rock" as well! It is my hope that our Split Rockers have a terrific and enjoyable summer, as it has certainly been well deserved by all! I cannot be any more proud of our Split Rock family with how we navigated through this unprecedented year!

Split Rock Year Book

I want to address and apologize for the unfortunate mistake regarding the 2020-2021 student yearbook at Split Rock. As we teach our Split Rockers concerning their mistakes, we need to recognize them and use them as a learning experience and that is what I plan to do. I see this as an opportunity for improvement, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. I appreciate that this was brought to our attention and allowed for some great conversation that will help us for years to come!

Kindergarten Screening

We look forward to meeting our future WILDCATS on Monday, June 28, and Tuesday, June 29. An informational letter was sent home so please be sure to review it for your child's screening time. We ask that families check in at the main entrance. Please be sure masks are worn by any unvaccinated children or adults entering the building. This process will take approximately 40 minutes. 

Report Cards

A reminder that report cards are available online TODAY and can be viewed. Please be sure to take the time to review them! 
If you need a hard copy of your child's report card mailed to your home, call the office at (315) 487-4656. The Split Rock Office will be closed for the summer beginning on July 3.

Finishing Strong at "The ROCK!"

Flag Day:

The celebration was a success! Our Split Rock students showed their spirit and wore RED, WHITE, and BLUE celebrating FLAG DAY. First grade paraded around the school waving their flags and singing "It's a Grand Old Flag" 💗🤍💙

ARRRRR! Ahoy Matey! Our Fourth Graders had a Pirate Palooza today complete with costumes and water games! They have just finished up a CKLA unit on Treasure Island. Check out these awesome pirate pictures!

Kindergarten Picnic

Splitting from The Rock!  Our Fourth Grade students will be having their moving up ceremony on Tuesday, June 22. The rain date is Wednesday, June 23. We will be recording the ceremony and sending a link to parents/ guardians. 

Half-Day AM Kindergarten Students: Parents/ Guardians please be advised if you TRANSPORT your child, dismissal will be at 10:45am for AM PICK UP STUDENTS ONLY. All other AM Kindergarten students who ride the bus home will be dismissed at 11:15am and ride on the SAME BUS they arrived at school on that day. This will allow for a smooth transition between or cars and buses. Please send in a note if your child's dismissal routine will change for those final two days of school. Thank you for your cooperation.

Remote Families: Please drop off/return all items and materials on Wednesday, June 23 or Thursday, June 24 from 12-3:30 pm or Friday, June 25 from 9am -12pm to the main office.

Kindergarten Screening: Future WILDCATS! Reminder, Kindergarten screening will be held on Monday, June 28, and Tuesday, June 29. Please check the informational letter that was sent home with a reminder of the date and time of your child's screening. If you have any questions please contact the main office 315 487-4656.

SUMMER MUSIC! It's not too late to sign up for our fabulous fine arts summer programs! We have everything from musical theater, to jazz band, to strings! Registration information can be found at this website:https://www.westgenesee.org/fine-arts/fine-arts-summer-programs/ 

Please call Bill Davern, Director of Fine Arts, with any questions at 315-487-4612

Dates to Remember: 

Tuesday, June 22 - 4th Grade Celebration (6/23 rain date)

Wednesday, June 23 -Half-Day of School, Early Dismissal 

Wednesday, June 23 - Remote materials return, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Thursday, June 24 - Half Day- Last Day of School, Early Dismissal

Thursday, June 24 -Remote materials return, 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Friday, June 25 -Remote materials return, 9:00am - 12pm 

Friday, June 25-Report cards available to view on Parent Portal

Monday, June 28 -Kindergarten Screening

Tuesday, June 29- Kindergarten Screening