"ROCK"in Into October!

 

Work and Play:

Another great week at The ROCK! Check out the awesome pictures of our students being "ROCK" stars at work and play!

Nurse’s Entrance: 

New this year! Parents/ Guardians if you need to pick your child up from the Nurse’s office at Split Rock, please use our second door entrance next to the main office labeled #2 Nurse’s Entrance. Ms. Balcourt will meet you at that door with your child. Thank you for your cooperation.

Scholastic Book Fair:

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our Split Rock PTO, this
event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from October 7 - 8 at Split Rock during school hours. 

 

•  Our Book Fair offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet. It’s a convenient digital account that your child can use for shopping at our Fair. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute, too!

•  If your child is absent or can’t make it to the Fair, then please shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/splitrockelementary

We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!

Dates to Remember: 

Tuesday, Oct. 5- PTO Meeting SR Library 6pm

Thursday, Oct 7-8 Book Fair

Monday, Oct. 11- No School 

ROCK'in Weekly Update 9-23

Week In Review

It was another great week at "The Rock!" We brought our smiles yesterday and completed picture day. Please be sure to view the PTO section below to find information for makeup. As we continue to work hard in the classroom we have also carried out some of our practice evacuation drills as well. Students have done a wonderful job in following through with these, as we still have a few more practice drills left for all season. 

Stay Connected

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 your 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 text from WGCSD, please email your questions to publications@westgenesee.org.

Promise Zone Student Engagement Specialist
Last year, county officials decided to make an investment in the social-emotional well-being of our students as they transitioned back to in-person instruction Split Rock is fortunate to have Courtney Honchar as our Promise Zone Student Engagement Specialist.  Promise Zones’ vision is ” to increase the capacity and efficacy of service delivery to all students to ensure a social, emotional, and academic achievement.” 

Special Referendum Project 2021

Assistant Superintendent for Management Services, Christine DeMass, has kicked off the Special Referendum Capital Project along with architects from King & King sharing details about the project.

Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards and also more detailed information is available on the website at: https://www.westgenesee.org/…/special-referendum-project-2…/. Be on the lookout for more information about an upcoming Community Forum to be held on Monday, November 15, and please save the date for the vote on the referendum which will be held on Monday, December 6.

Positivity Project

Next week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be OPEN-MINDEDNESS! Click here to review the character card on open-mindedness for a preview of what our Split Rockers will be working through next week. 

Join The Split Rock PTO

Help create a school your child loves by joining the Split Rock PTO. Your annual membership doesn’t commit you to any volunteer time (although we always welcome helpers), a membership helps to fund activities and support our children. 

Join before September 30 for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card. 

https://split-rock-pto-membership-2021-2022.cheddarup.com

Don’t forget to save the date for our first PTO events:

• Tuesday, October 5 - PTO Meeting from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Split Rock Library
• Tuesday, October 12 - PTO Welcome Social (for adults only) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Chelsea’s Restaurant

Calling All 4th Grade Parents

Our 4th graders will be headed to middle school next year, so let’s send them off in style! If you are interested in helping make this event memorable, please consider signing up to help with one of the following committees. 

• T-shirt committee
• Invitations and programs
• Memory book / FlipGrid
• DVD / slide show committee
• Food and beverage committee

If you are interested in helping or if you have any questions, please email Leah Hall at leah.hall27@yahoo.com. Please include your name, your student’s name, your phone number and what activities you are interested in volunteering for. 

Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteer Sign Ups

If you haven’t had the opportunity to sign up to help make your student’s classroom parties fun and exciting, there’s still time! Use the corresponding classroom link below to sign up by Friday, September 24. 

If you have any questions about these roles and responsibilities, please contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com.

Sign Up Genius Links for Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteers

 

Kindergarten

Mrs. Carbone: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template1

Mrs. Kolb: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template2

Mrs. Thomas: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template12

 

1st Grade

Mrs. Forsyth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template3

Mrs. Lockwood: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template4

Mrs. Reynolds: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template5

 

2nd Grade

Mrs. Jones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template6

Mrs. Vogt: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template7

 

3rd Grade

Mr. Farfaglia: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template9

Mrs. Sauro: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template8

Mrs. Sexton: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template10

 

4th Grade

Mrs. Binns: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template13

Mr. Donaldson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-mrdonaldson

Miss Fucillo: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template11

Thank you for your support!

Picture Re-Take Day

Wondering if your student might need a picture re-do, or was your child absent on picture day this week? No problem! Lifetouch will be back at Split Rock on Wednesday, October 27 for picture re-takes. 

ROCK'in Weekly Update 9-17

Week In Review

Our first full week is in the books! There is no doubt that many of our Split Rockers will need to take advantage of the weekend! I am fortunate to have the opportunity each day to walk the halls, stop into the classroom and see the many great things taking place. This week, both staff and students began working through the math and literacy curriculum and our fall universal screeners for all students. With that, our grade level teams had their first organizational meetings to prepare for our Collective Responsibility approach of Tier II instruction during our allotted Team Time blocks throughout the day. So, as you can see, things are starting to ramp up and are in motion to ensure we maximize our opportunities for all and ensure high levels of success and growth for all students! Here are some of these in action!

Curriculum/Title 1 Night

Although we could not physically be in the building with everyone, our Curriculum/Title 1 Night was a huge success. I want to thank all of those who participated and were able to log in to their session. Staying updated and connected is imperative to ensure success and growth for your child.

Dismissal and Pick-Ups

It is important to remember that if your child's primary source of transportation is the bus and you happen to need to pick him/her up, you must send in a note with your child indicating that. This is because buses are now being dismissed simultaneously and if there is no note, your child's teacher is under the impression they are taking the bus.

Evacuation and Safety Drills

As state regulations suggest, we must complete a certain number of both evacuation and safety drills throughout the fall season. So with that, we will begin those starting next week. The staff at Split Rock takes the time to explain the procedures and prepare the students so they are as comfortable as possible. It would be helpful, especially for our younger Split Rockers, to discuss at home that they will begin to go through some of these practice drills. 

Picture Day

Let's see those SMILES! Picture Day will be taking place on Wednesday, September 22! Informational packets have been sent home, so be sure you have everything you need before their appointment!

Save the Date

Special Referendum Project 2021

At the Board of Education meeting last night, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services, Christine DeMass, kicked off the Special Referendum Capital Project along with architects from King & King sharing details about the project.

Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards and also more detailed information is available on the website at: https://www.westgenesee.org/…/special-referendum-project-2…/.

Be on the lookout for more information about an upcoming Community Forum to be held on Monday, November 15, and please save the date for the vote on the referendum which will be held on Monday, December 6.

 

Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteer Sign Ups

Throughout the year, our classroom teachers like to celebrate with their students. We are looking for volunteers to help make these celebrations fantastic! For each classroom, we are looking for a classroom coordinator (to find out the teacher's needs for each party) and various volunteers to send in supplies (such as snacks, drinks, crafts) for each of the planned activities. If you would like to help make your child's classroom parties fun and exciting, please use the corresponding classroom link below to sign up! 

We ask that you sign up no later than Friday, September 24. If you have any questions about these roles and responsibilities, please contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com.

Sign Up Genius Links for Classroom Coordinator and Party Volunteers

 

Kindergarten

Mrs. Carbone: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template1

Mrs. Kolb: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template2

Mrs. Thomas: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template12

 

1^st Grade

Mrs. Forsyth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template3

Mrs. Lockwood: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template4

Mrs. Reynolds: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template5

 

2^nd Grade

Mrs. Jones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template6

Mrs. Vogt: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template7

 

3^rd Grade

Mr. Farfaglia: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template9

Mrs. Sauro: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template8

Mrs. Sexton: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template10

 

4^th Grade

Mrs. Binns: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template13

Mr. Donaldson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-mrdonaldson

Miss Fucillo: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49aeaa2ca2f49-template11

Thank you for your support!

Welcome Social and more! 

The PTO is holding its annual Welcome Social at Chelsea's Restaurant on Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00-8:00pm. 

Don't wait, join today! Click here to join the Split Rock PTO before September 30 for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card!  

 

"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!