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Thursday, October 7, 2021

ROCK'in Weekly Update 10-7

 


CODE

We were happy to welcome back Officer Diane Brand back to "The Rock" to teach our students CODE lessons.  CODE is Community Oriented Drug Education; the lessons are age-appropriate books and stories, taught by Officer Brand, encouraging students to practice healthy habits and positive community involvement!  Officer Brand will be here four times throughout the school year.



Positivity Project

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





Save the Date

Special Referendum Project 2021

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.

 




Food Service


The District Food Services Department is facing a major food supply issue. There may be last-minute substitutions to the menu. Any substitute item meets the requirements of the breakfast and lunch program. Please call Food Services at 315-487-4661 if you have any questions.



Nurse’s Entrance

Reminder:  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.



 

Unity Day

Split Rock will be participating in Unity Day again this year. It will be held on Wednesday, October 20. Wear ORANGE to be UNITED for KINDNESS,  ACCEPTANCE and INCLUSION! 











PTO Welcome Social

The Split Rock PTO is holding its annual Welcome Social at Chelsea's Restaurant on Tuesday, October 12 from 6:00-8:00pm. Light appetizers will be provided. We hope to see you there!


P.A.R.P. Program Kick-Off

The PTO’s Pick A Reading Partner (P.A.R.P.) program begins Tuesday, October 12! Families should find at least twenty minutes to read each night, but every minute counts! Your child can read any materials you have at home independently or together. Log your reading for a chance to win a prize for yourself or your class!
  •  One participant will be selected from each classroom to receive a $10 gift card for Five Below. Turn in your reading log to be entered into the drawing!
  •  The classroom in each grade with the most minutes will earn extra recess time. Log those minutes!
Keep an eye out in your student’s backpack for the tracking log this week!



Food Truck Pep Rally

We are excited for our first-ever Food Truck Pep Rally! Come join your fellow Split Rock families and the PTO on Friday, October 15 for a night of food and fun from 5-7pm. Bring a blanket, chairs, and your appetite! The following food trucks will be participating: Cue-Dogs, PBJ Lunchbox, and Carvel.
Music – Glitter Tattoos – Wildcat Swag – Game

Picture Retake Day

If your student wasn’t here on picture day or if you aren’t pleased with their picture, Wednesday, October 27 will be our school portrait retake day.
If you haven’t ordered, you can do so online at mylifetouch.com using the following Picture Day ID: EVTQ2D9RM. Paper order forms are available upon request.





Dates to Remember

Monday, October 11- NO SCHOOL 
Tuesday, October 12- P.A.R.P. begins
Friday, October 15- PTO Pep Rally- Food Truck 5-7pm 
Wednesday, October 20- UNITY Day- Wear ORANGE
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Friday, October 1, 2021

"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 




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Thursday, September 23, 2021

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. 

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
 
1st Grade
 
2nd Grade
 
3rd Grade
 
4th Grade

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. 
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Friday, September 17, 2021

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

 

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!

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!  


 





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Friday, September 10, 2021

"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.





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