ROCK'in Into 2022!

Welcome Back!

It is truly remarkable to see what both the staff and students are accomplishing within the classrooms and the work ethic and compassion everyone is exhibiting! Split Rock truly ROCKS! I want to thank all our Split Rock families for your continued support and understanding as our staff and students continue to be vigilant and work hard to ensure the health and safety of everyone to the best of our ability. We asked for your continued patience as we know situations, protocols and recommendations are changing quickly and frequently. We will continue to work hard in making sure we are as informative and open as best we can. 

Universal Screening

All students will be going through an academic screening process next week. Students will be assessed
in multiple areas of literacy and math. We look forward to going through the process, evaluating our growth and focusing on areas of improvement, as we look to meet the needs of all our Wildcats. 

Positivity Project 

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

Dress For The Weather 

Please, please, please make sure our Split Rockers are dressed for the weather! We will look to get outside and enjoy the fresh air every chance we can when looking at Physical Education class and recess time. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors. Please be sure to send your child daily with the appropriate clothing for the weather: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves.

                                                     

January PTO Meeting - Virtual

Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to hold our January PTO meeting virtually. This month’s meeting will take place on Monday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please email wgsrpto@westgenesee.org to request the Zoom link. The link, agenda and budget overview will be emailed out prior to the meeting.

2nd Grade Spirit Day

Our next spirit day is Friday, January 14, so wear your blue and gold! Our second graders will be honored with a special gift from the PTO. 

Holiday Recess

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season! It is certainly my hope that everyone will be able to enjoy the time with friends and family and take a well-deserved break! We will be ready to ROCK when we return to school on January 3rd, but until then relax, enjoy and .......

BE AWESOME!

Here are some photos that were taken throughout the week!

Holiday Headwear and Silly Socks Day

Stay Warm Day

Holiday Cheer Day

Polar Express Day

      

  

We have begun our "Amazing Reading Race". The "race" started on Monday, December 20 and will end on January 4th. All our Split Rockers have received a reading log, map and a list of books to get started. The goal of the "race" is for students to read in print or electronic stories from the continents around the globe. The stories can be fiction, non-fiction and written by authors from different continents. There is no required amount of time students need to read each day. They can read independently, with siblings or adults. Every student that participates will receive a prize and one student will be drawn from each class to win a special prize. 

A special thanks to the PTO and Mrs. McGuire and Mrs. Felty for helping organize and run this event!

Positivity Project 

Upon our return, our Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be "OPTIMISM." Click here to get some background on what the students will be working on and talking about during our first week back.

Friendly Reminders As We Return In January

Dress For The Weather

Our students will continue to go outside for recess and physical education class. If the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, recess can and will take place outside. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors. Please be sure to send your child daily with the appropriate clothing for the weather: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves. 

Extra Clothes

Our collection is a bit depleted. If your child has happened to borrow clothing from the nurse's office (pants, shirt, gloves, socks etc.) it would be greatly appreciated if they could be returned for others to use when needed. 

Kindergarten Registration 

Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year opened virtually on December 1, 2021, and will go until March 31, 2022. This will allow our families to register their children from the comfort of their home or office. Please click here to start the Virtual Registration process. This will schedule a telemeeting with you.

 When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:

·                     proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)

·                     proof of immunizations

·                     proof of age

A physical examination is also required and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten. These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2022.

To access the most updated health requirements click here.

Save the Date for January's PTO Meeting

Our next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Split Rock library. Please note that this is a date change from the original schedule.

A heartfelt thanks to everyone for all of the support so far this year. Enjoy your winter break and we look forward to seeing you next year!

ROCK'in Weekly Update Dec.16

Grades 3 and 4 "ROCK" ed It!

What a great concert last week! Our Grade 3 and 4 chorus groups did a fantastic job and sounded awesome! A big thanks to Mrs. Speich for all her time and effort that went into such a wonderful production.

CODE (Community Oriented Drug Education)

Officer Diane Brand of the Camillus Police Department visited each grade level this week. We look forward to having her work with our students throughout the rest of the year! 

A Big Thanks To The West Genesee Community

West Genesee CSD residents approved the $40,702,000 Capital Project by passing the Special Referendum Vote held on December 6, 2021. There were 435 favorable votes and 135 votes in opposition. Thank you to the Community for your support! #WildcatPride

Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in more detail on the website by clicking here.

Let's Keep Our Kids Safe Online

The Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Rob Leo, recently shared a great article on the how-tos of keeping our students safe online. There are many positive, productive and enjoyable options for everyone while using electronic devices and the internet, but unfortunately, at times can lead to unfortunate circumstances. Please take some time to review this article,  Parents' Ulitmate Guide Parental Controls "Parents' Ulitmate Guide to Parental Controls," to ensure the safety and well-being of your child while they are using the internet at home. 

Positivity Project

Due to the shortened week, there will not be a specific character strength focus for next week. 

Spirit Day

We will all be "ROCK"ing our School Spirit tomorrow, Friday, December 16 as we wear our Blue and  Gold and show our WILDCAT PRIDE! Grade 3 students will be honored. 

Square 1 Art Update

Our Square 1 Art shipment has arrived! Please be patient as we sort through the shipment, as the company did not sort it as they usually do. All items that were delivered to the school will go home in students' backpacks next week. Thank you again for your support with this fundraiser and enjoy your gifts!

Holiday Cheer

Join us as we spread some cheer by participating in our HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK taking place  Monday, December, 20- Thursday, December 23. 

Dates to Remember

Friday, December 17- Spirit Day Grade 3
Monday, December 20-Thursday, December 23- PTO Holiday Spirit Week
Friday, December 24-Friday, December 31-Holiday Recess-NO SCHOOL

"ROCK'in" Weekly Update Dec. 10

Kindergarten Registration Has Begun!

Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year opened virtually on December 1, 2021, and will go until March 31, 2022. This will allow our families to register their children from the comfort of their homes or office. Please click here to start the Virtual Registration process. This will schedule a telemeeting with you.

When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:

• proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
• proof of immunizations
• proof of age

A physical examination is also required and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten. These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2022.

To access the most updated health requirements click here.

For additional information about registering your student, go to the Registration Section of the website, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call

Positivity Project

The next two week's Positivity Project Character Strength focus will be SELF-CONTROL! Click here to review the character card on gratitude for a preview of what our Split Rockers will be working on throughout next week.

Bundle up and Label Those Clothes

The cold weather is upon us! Please keep in mind that our students will continue to go outside for recess and physical education class. If the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, recess can take place outside. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors. Please be sure to send your child daily with the appropriate clothing for the weather: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves. This is also the time of year when students tend to lose their boots, snow pants, gloves, etc. Please take a few minutes to clearly LABEL your child's belongings. You will be glad that you did! 

Report Cards

As a reminder, we are no longer distributing paper report cards to all families. Electronic report cards
will be available via SchoolTool beginning Saturday, December 11. Click here to access the viewing instructions. Here is a short video that also explains how to access the report cards online. If you need to update your email or phone number in SchoolTool, please click this link. If you need a hard copy of your child's report card mailed to your home, after December 11, please contact our school office at 315-487-4656.

Health and Wellness

With winter weather upon us, colds, flu and other viral illnesses are on the rise. Please remember to provide a mask for your child(ren) on a daily basis. We appreciate your ongoing support and understanding in keeping your children home when they are showing any signs of illness. Please call Ms. Balcourt when your child is ill or you have any questions or concerns at 315 487-4658.

Kindness Committee

The Kindness Committee in cooperation with “The Joy of Sox” Foundation will be hosting a Sock Drive Competition Friday 12/10 - 12/22 promoting the thought of GIVING during this holiday season. Donations will go to our local homeless shelters. This FUN competition between all grades K- 4. Which grade can donate the most amount of socks for a holiday celebration?! Bins will be in the hallway of each grade level for easy drop-in. Get in the giving spirit - support local shelters.

Celebrating the Holidays!

Stay tuned. . . On December 23, the Polar Express is arriving at Split Rock!

Dates to Remember

Saturday, December 11- Electronic Report Cards 

Friday, December 17- Spirit Day - Grade 3

Friday, December 24- December 31 - Holiday Recess - NO SCHOOL