"ROCK'in" Into April

Visiting Author Ellen Potter 

Split Rock Elementary would like to thank the PTO for sponsoring a visiting author. Our Wildcats will be welcoming Ellen Potter on Friday, April 1 as she will be spending time with each grade level. We look forward to hearing about all the wonderful things she has to offer from an author's perspective! Thank you also to PTO Chairperson Kaitlyn Ranieri, for heading up this committee and partnering with our Librarian staff Mrs. McGuire, and Mrs. Felty to ensure a great day was had by all.

 

Notes from the Nurse You may be aware that we are seeing many different types of illness in our community and therefore in our health offices. Colds, coughs, flu, sore throats, and stomach illnesses are on the rise and unfortunately, these are highly contagious!

We know that you are working hard at keeping your families well. We ask for your continued support in the days ahead, especially when it comes to keeping your children home when they are sick. Even when test results are negative, it is important to give your children the time needed to recover at home, while their symptoms are resolving. This becomes especially important when you are testing your children for COVID-19 at home. We have found that some children will test negative when symptoms first appear, and then will test positive 2 to 3 days later, with further testing. Please know that your efforts are extremely important to us and are appreciated each and every day!

Let’s continue to be strong together, as we hope for healthier days ahead!

Spring Break 

All West Genesee Schools will be closed from Monday, April 10- Friday, April 15.

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 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.

PTO Meeting Reminder

Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Split Rock library. If you would like to attend virtually, please email Sarah Cappella at sarah.cappella@gmail.com. 

Earth Day Bottle And Can Drive

Save your bottles and cans! The Split Rock PTO will be hosting an Earth Day bottle and can drive on Saturday, April 23. Returnable bottles and cans can be dropped off at the Split Rock parking lot. Be on the lookout for more information about the time and how you can help!

Rockin' Saturday

Keep your calendars free on Saturday, April 30 for the return of Rockin' Saturday! Rockin' Saturday will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Split Rock School. The list of classes and how to sign up will be sent out after April break. 

We still need volunteers to help the day of the event run smoothly. Please email krit9511@gmail.com if you are available to help!

Save The Date!

The Fourth Grade Recognition event has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 21. Parents are invited to attend the ceremony which will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Split Rock gymnasium. Following the ceremony, students will enjoy a day of fun at The Rock, complete with games, pizza and ice cream!

Fourth Grade Baby Pictures

If you haven't done so already, please email a baby picture of your student to the contact listed for your student's classroom no later than Wednesday, April 20.

• Mrs. Binns - cookc@bsk.com

• Mr. Donaldson - elaine.heimers@gmail.com

• Miss Fucillo - hwhitemccormick@gmail.com

• Mrs. Francis - elaine.heimers@gmail.com

 

Please keep an eye out for important information as the ceremony approaches! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Leah Hall at leah.hall27@yahoo.com.

"ROCK'in" Weekly Update March 25

What A Great Week

What an amazing week we had at "The Rock!" We had our final C.O.D.E. Program this week with Officer Diane Brand. Our Grade 4 students participated in a poster contest and our award winners were announced. Congratulations to the following students Nathan Arndt (Mr. Donaldson) Cooper Griffin absent (Miss Fucillo) and Flynn Morchauser (Mrs. Binns) as their posters were selected as the top winner from each classroom.

Our Wildcats and staff also celebrated World Down Syndrome Day as our Grade 1 Team led by our friend Zoey paraded around the building and then held a dance party celebration in the cafeteria. Both staff and students continued to do wonderful things in the classrooms as well and have been working very hard!

Our staff participated in a phenomenal professional development day on Thursday, March 24! Barbara Phillips a consultant from Solution Tree spent the day with staff as we focused on building a collective capacity for all adults and as we build upon the structures that support high levels of student achievement for all our WILDCATS!

Visiting Author Ellen Potter

Split Rock Elementary would like to thank the PTO for sponsoring a visiting author. Our Wildcats will be welcoming Ellen Potter on Friday, April 1 as she will be spending time with each grade level. We look forward to hearing about all the wonderful things she has to offer from an author's perspective!

Report Cards

Electronic report cards will be available via SchoolTool beginning Saturday, March 26.  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 March 26, please contact our school office.

NYS Testing

Our Grade 3 and Grade 4 students will be taking the state assessment in English Language Arts on Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st.  Please make sure your children have a good breakfast (always) and arrive at school on time. They are well prepared for these assessments and will ROCK it!

Talk with the Superintendent

The West Genesee District Council will be sponsoring the Talk With The Superintendent on Tuesday, March 29 from 7pm -8pm. This event will be held in the LGI room at West Genesee High School.

Family BINGO Night

We look forward to seeing many of our Split Rockers and their families for BINGO tonight Friday, March 25 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Split Rock cafeteria. Pizza and water will be sold for $1.00 each. A sensory-friendly room will be available for those who need it. If you would still like help, we would love to have you!

PTO Meeting Reminder

Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Split Rock library. If you would like to attend virtually, please email Sarah Cappella at sarah.cappella@gmail.com. 

Gertrude Hawk Delivery

Gertrude Hawk orders will be delivered to school on Wednesday, March 30. If possible based on order size, orders will be sent home in students’ backpacks on Thursday, March 31. For larger orders, pick-up will be scheduled for Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Earth Day Bottle And Can Drive

Save your bottles and cans! The Split Rock PTO will be hosting an Earth Day bottle and can drive on Saturday, April 23. Returnable bottles and cans can be dropped off at the Split Rock parking lot. Be on the lookout for more information about the time and how you can help!

Rockin' Saturday

Keep your calendars free on Saturday, April 30 for the return of Rockin' Saturday! Rockin' Saturday is an enrichment day where students can sign up for extracurricular classes ranging from athletics to crafts and more. Rockin' Saturday will run from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Split Rock School. Please be on the lookout for more information about how to register your student for this exciting event.

Fourth Grade Recognition Information

Save The Date!

The Fourth Grade Recognition event has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 21. Parents are invited to attend the ceremony which will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Split Rock gymnasium. Following the ceremony, students will enjoy a day of fun at The Rock, complete with games, pizza and ice cream!

Fourth Grade Baby Pictures

If you haven't done so already, please email a baby picture of your student to the contact listed for your student's classroom no later than Wednesday, April 20.

• Mrs. Binns - cookc@bsk.com
• Mr. Donaldson - elaine.heimers@gmail.com
• Miss Fucillo - hwhitemccormick@gmail.com
• Mrs. Francis - elaine.heimers@gmail.com

Please keep an eye out for important information as the ceremony approaches! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Leah Hall at leah.hall27@yahoo.com.

Dates to Remember

Saturday, March 26- Report Cards

Wednesday & Thursday, March 30-31 NYS ELA Assessments Grades 3-4

"ROCK'in" Weekly Update March 18

St. Baldrick's Fundraiser

Mr. Farfaglia, Mr. Gamgemi and myself braved the shave today! Many thanks to all the Split Rock students and staff who donated to such a worthy cause!

World Down Syndrome Day

ROCK your crazy socks and wear your Blue and Gold in support of World Down Syndrome Day on Monday, March 21!

 

Reminder
Thursday, March 24-

Split Rock Superintendent Conference Day- NO SCHOOL for Split Rock Students ONLY.

Report Cards

Electronic report cards will be available via SchoolTool beginning Saturday, March 26.  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 March 26, please contact our school office.

NYS Testing

Our 3rd and 4th graders will be taking the state assessment in English Language Arts on Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st.  Please make sure your children have a good breakfast (always) and arrive to school on time. They are well prepared for these assessments and we are anxious to see the results!

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will remain open virtually 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.

Talk with the Superintendent

SEPTSA

West Genesee has a Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA). SEPTSA was founded in 2009 to promote advocacy and education in the area of special education. We host meetings, events, and speakers throughout the year in an effort to continuously improve the special education experience in our district. SEPTSA membership is open to any student, parent, teacher, administrator, or community member interested in inclusion. More information is available at https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/parent-resources/septsa/ or email us at wgseptsa18@gmail.com. Please join us!

PTO Meeting Reminder

The Split Rock PTO Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 5 at 6pm in the Split Rock library. If you would like to join virtually, please RSVP to sarah.cappella@gmail.com. 

 

Gertrude Hawk

 

Gertrude Hawk orders will be delivered to Split Rock on Wednesday, March 30. If possible, orders will be sent home with students. For larger orders, pick is scheduled for March 31 from 3:30-4:00pm.

 

Rockin' Saturday

Mark your calendars for the return of "Rockin' Saturday", scheduled for Saturday, April 30.

 

VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED!

Do you have a talent or a hobby that you would like to share with the students of Split Rock? (Example: yoga, dance, painting, gardening, woodworking, making slime) We need enrichment class ideas and are looking for volunteers to run our enrichment offerings. If you are interested in hosting an Rockin' Saturday enrichment session, please contact Kristin Mitzal or Elaine Heimers-Cook. 

Kristin Mitzal: krit9511@gmail.com

Elaine Heimers-Cook: elaine.heimers@gmail.com

 

 

Order Your Yearbook

Yearbook ordering is up and running. All paper and online orders are due by March 21.

 

Website: ybpay.com

Yearbook ID Code: 5105922

Interested in helping with the yearbook? Contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com. 

 

 

Earth Day

Save the Date and your Bottles and Cans! The Split Rock PTO will be hosting an Earth Day Bottle Drive Saturday, April 23 be on the lookout for more information soon.

Dates to Remember

Monday, March 21- World Down Syndrome Day- Wear Crazy Socks and BLUE and GOLD

Tuesday, March 22- C.O.D.E 

Wednesday, March 23- P.A.R.P ends send in your BINGO sheets

Thursday, March 24 -Split Rock Superintendent's Day - NO SCHOOL 

Friday, March 25- PTO BINGO NIGHT

Saturday, March 26- Report Cards

Wednesday & Thursday, March 30-31 NYS ELA Assessments Grades 3-4