"ROCK'in" Weekly Update Nov. 19

Early Dismissal/Parent-Teacher Conferences
A friendly reminder that on both Monday, November 22  and Tuesday, November 23 we will be dismissing students for car pick-ups at 11:10am and Bus students 11:15am. We are having Parent-Teacher Conferences throughout the afternoon and evening times. We ask that all parents attending an in-person conference be masked and enter through the main entrance. Please send a note if your child's dismissal routine will change for those days.  

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

Lost and Found

It is beginning to pile up! If your child is missing any sort of item/clothing please be sure they check the lost found. This can be found right inside the front entrance by the main door.

 Save The Date For The December PTO Meeting

Join us for our next PTO meeting which will take place in the Split Rock Library on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend but have a topic you would like discussed, please email wgsrpto@westgenesee.org.

There's Still Time To Order Your Square 1 Art For The Holidays

If your student didn't come home with their paper order form, you can search for their art and place your order online. Bring joy to family and friends with a beautiful gift that shows off your student's custom artwork. 

Paper orders are due this Friday, November 19, but we can accept late paper orders on Monday, November 22. Online orders are due Monday, November 29. Be sure to select the "ship to school" option for free shipping and your order will arrive at school in mid-December.

Search for your student’s art using the Art Search link:

https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search

Enter your state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!

• Paper orders are due by 11/19/2022
• Online orders are due by 11/29/2021

If you have questions about the Square 1 Art fundraiser, please contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com.

Holiday Gift Drive - Coming Soon!

Our annual holiday gift drive will be held the week of December 6 through December 12. If families choose to participate, gifts will be assigned by grade level and gift baskets will be made and donated to local families. Be on the lookout for more information!

If you would like to help with our gift drive, please contact Jennie Russo at jrusso4802@gmail.com.

Join Anytime

You can become a member of the Split Rock PTO at any time at: https://split-rock-pto-membership-2021-2022.cheddarup.com. Your contribution will help fund future events and activities for our Split Rockers!

Dates to Remember: 

Monday, November 22- Parent-Teacher Conferences-students dismissed at 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, November 23- Parent-Teacher Conferences-students dismissed at 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday, November 24-Friday, November 26- No School, Thanksgiving Recess

ROCK'in Weekly Update Nov.12

 

Community Forum about the Special Referendum Capital Project!

The Special Referendum Community Forum will be held on Monday, November 15, 7pm in the West Genesee High School Auditorium.  Please also save the date for the vote on the referendum which will be held on Monday, December 6. Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards. A more detailed version is available on the website by clicking here.

Positivity Project

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

Around School:

Mr. Farfaglia's class is really getting into their science unit on animal habitats. Here they are working to collect data from camera traps. 

Mrs. Eipp met with each library class this week to talk about careers and engaged students in thought on what they might want to be when they get older! 

Grade 3 had the opportunity to enjoy classroom presentations and a play by the Rev Theatre Company as they visited the building earlier this week. 

Our Parent-Teacher Conferences are taking place on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23.  Half-Day Dismissal for students will also be taking place on those days. Car pick-ups will begin at 11:10am and Bus dismissal will begin at 11:15am. Please send a note in if your child's dismissal routine will be changing for those days. 

Thanksgiving Food Collection


Thanks to all who contributed to our annual Thanksgiving food drive! We were overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity this year.

Square 1 Art For The Holidays

Surprise family and friends this holiday season with a beautiful piece of art made by your student! Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start and order keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW!

 

Simply search for your student’s art using the Art Search link:

https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search

Enter your state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!

•  Paper orders are due by: 11/19/2022

•  Online orders are due by: 11/29/2021

If you have questions about the Square 1 Art fundraiser, please contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com.

Fourth Grade Spirit Day

The first of our grade level spirit days will take place Friday, November 19. We invite the whole school to wear their blue and gold. Fourth grade will be honored this month with a special gift. Along with the gift, all fourth grade students will receive their recognition t-shirts to wear for a class picture. Shirts will be handed out the morning of spirit day.

If you would like to help with other fourth grade recognition events, please email Leah Hall at leah.hall27@yahoo.com.

Join Anytime

You can become a member of the Split Rock PTO at any time at: https://split-rock-pto-membership-2021-2022.cheddarup.com.Your contribution will help fund future events and activities for our Split Rockers!

Dates to Remember

Friday, November 19- Spirit Day Wear BLUE and GOLD (4th Grade students honored)
Monday, November 22- Parent-Teacher Conferences (Half-day for students)
Tuesday, November 23 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (Half-day for students)
Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break- NO SCHOOL 

"ROCK'in" Into November!

Door Decorating Competition

The results were submitted and the classrooms below won the Fall Fun Frenzy Door Decorating Competition. A big thanks to all the classrooms and teachers for participating in the activity. It was connected to our Positivity Project character strength focus for the week, which was CREATIVITY! Our PTO chose these as the Door Decorating Winners! You ROCK! 

Kindergarten- Mrs. Carbone

Grade 1- Mrs. Lockwood

Grade 2- Mrs. Jones/ Mrs. Francis

Grade 3- Miss Sokolowski/ Mrs. Sauro

Grade 4- Miss Fucillo

Check out the rest of the amazing doors for our fall frenzy spirit week!

Positivity Project

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

Veterans Day

Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 11 as we recognize Veterans Day. We are asking both staff and students who are able to wear their RED, WHITE, and BLUE on Wednesday, November 10 in honor of our Veterans and their years of service.

Food Drive Success

Thank you to all the families who participated in our PTO's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. As you can see below it was a huge success. All donations will be delivered to St. Joseph's Food Pantry and local families.

School Tardiness

At 9:00am students are allowed out of their cars and buses and we begin our instructional day shortly thereafter. With that, it is important that we are attending school on time. Consistent tardiness even just 5-minutes multiple times a week will have a negative effect on your child's academics. Please be sure your child is getting to their bus on time and/or in the drop-off line in a timely manner to arrive at school on time.

*Please note as other buildings roll out their new arrival and dismissal times Split Rock's procedures will remain the same.

                                                Split Rock's School Day Hours: 9:00am-3:15pm

Community Forum about the Special Referendum Capital Project!

Mark your calendar for the Special Referendum Community Forum to be held on Monday, November 15 and also save the date for the vote on the referendum which will be held on Monday, December 6. Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards. A more detailed version is available on the website by clicking here.

Split Rock Spirit Wear Sale Ends Soon!

Last call to purchase Split Rock and West Genesee spirit wear! Items will be available to order until this Friday, November 5 and orders will be sent home with students in early December. 

Shop now at 2021.splitrockshop.com. 

Thanksgiving Food Collection Ends Soon!

The PTO’s annual Thanksgiving food drive ends this Friday, November 5. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry and local families. Collection bins will be located at both entrances to the school. 

There is a particular need for the following items:

• Canned cranberry sauce
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Instant stuffing
• Canned vegetables
• Turkey gravy
• Bread mixes
• Mayonnaise
• Cereal
• Hot cocoa
• Cookies
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste

If you have questions, you may contact Jennie Russo at jrusso4802@gmail.com. 

Your generosity in helping our community is greatly appreciated. 

Square 1 Art For The Holidays

Be on the lookout for your student's custom Square 1 Art order catalog. Catalogs will be coming home at the end of next week and ordering will be available until Friday, November 19. Surprise family and friends this holiday season with a beautiful piece of art made by your student!

Want a sneak peek at what products are available for purchase? Visit https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/view-all-products.

If you have questions about the Square 1 Art fundraiser, please contact Carolyn Champlin at carolyn.champlin@gmail.com

Support The Split Rock PTO At The Warrior Factory

There's still time to sign up for our Split Rock day at The Warrior Factory! There is no school on Thursday, November 11, so head over to The Warrior Factory in Township 5 for an open play block between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Prices start at $15 and 20% of each ticket goes to the Split Rock PTO. Sign up ahead of time and spread the news!

Sign up using the following link. For more information, contact Kathryn at (315)468-7961.

https://roller.app/thewarriorfactorysyracuse/products/openplayblock?date=20211111#/sessions 

Fourth Grade Spirit Day

Spirit day will take place Friday, November 19. We invite the whole school to wear their BLUE and GOLD. The Fourth Grade will be honored this month with a special gift. Along with the gift, all fourth-grade students will receive their recognition t-shirts to wear for a class picture. Shirts will be handed out on the morning of spirit day. 💙💛

If you would like to help with other fourth-grade recognition events, please email Leah Hall at leah.hall27@yahoo.com.

Join Anytime

You can become a member of the Split Rock PTO at any time at: https://split-rock-pto-membership-2021-2022.cheddarup.com. Your contribution will help fund future events and activities for our Split Rockers!

Dates to Remember

Thursday, November 11- Veterans Day NO SCHOOL

Friday, November 19- Spirit Day Wear BLUE and GOLD (4th Grade students honored)

Monday, November 22- Parent-Teacher Conferences (Half-day for students)

Tuesday, November 23 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (Half-day for students)
Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Break (schools are closed)

"ROCK'in" Weekly Update 10-29

Fun Fall Frenzy

It has been a great week at "The Rock," as we carried out our Fun Fall Frenzy Week! We indeed demonstrated some great school pride, some wild tie-dye clothing, and we certainly can't forget about the wacky hair and crazy hats we've seen from our students and staff so far this week! We end our Fall Frenzy week tomorrow with Halloween/ Fall Attire (no costumes please). Below are a few snapshots of our Wildcats celebrating throughout the week! 

 

 

P.A.R.P

We want to thank and congratulate everyone who participated this year! All of you did a wonderful job! We hope all of our Split Rockers will continue to find time to read at home and enjoy that time with family and friends. Below are this year's classroom winners by grade level. In addition, each of these classrooms will be rewarded with extra recess time with Mr. Kimpland. Our Wildcats and the staff at Split Rock would like to thank our PTO for helping us carry out this great program. 

Classroom  Winners:

Kindergarten: Mrs. Thomas (2,339)

Grade 1: Mrs. Reynolds (2,831)

Grade 2: Mrs. Vogt (2,863)

Grade 3: Mrs. Sexton (4,004)

Grade 4: Mrs. Binns (7,857)

Individual Drawing Winners (randomly drawn from all participants in each class):

Kindergarten:
Mrs. Carbone: Liam Vanmiddendorp
Mrs. Kolb: Alison Mac
Mrs. Thomas: Aiden Sgroi

1st Grade:
Mrs. Forsyth: Todd McMahon
Mrs. Lockwood: Mamoon Hussein
Mrs. Reynolds: Samson Lopez

2nd Grade:
Mrs. Jones: Arden Terpening
Mrs. Vogt: Molly Cregg

3rd Grade:
Mr. Farfaglia: Myles Avey
Mrs. Sexton: Wilson Craner
Mrs. Sauro: Keegan Prior

4th Grade:
Mrs. Binns: Jude Pross
Ms. Fucillo: Richie Terpening
Mr. Donaldson: Nathan Arndt

Congratulations to all our winners!

Transportation Staff Appreciation Day

The West Genesee transportation staff has been working diligently to get our students to and from school safely each day. On Tuesday, November 2nd, the West Genesee District Council and district PTAs/PTOs will sponsor an appreciation day for our transportation staff. Dunkin' Donuts coffee and donuts will be provided in the transportation department as a token of appreciation. Parents and students are also encouraged to share their gratitude for transportation staff members with signs, cards, handwritten notes, or just saying "thank you" as you board the bus or drive by in the drop-off/pick-up lines at school that day. Let's show our Wildcat transportation staff how much we appreciate them!

Positivity Project

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

Thanksgiving Food Collection

The PTO's annual Thanksgiving food drive will run from Monday, November 1, through Friday,
November 5. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the St. Joseph's Food Pantry and local families. Collection bins will be located at both entrances to the school. 

There is a particular need for the following items:

• Canned cranberry sauce

• Instant mashed potatoes

• Instant stuffing

• Canned vegetables

• Turkey gravy

• Bread mixes

• Mayonnaise

• Cereal

• Hot cocoa

• Cookies

• Shampoo

• Toothpaste

If you have questions, you may contact Jennie Russo at jrusso4802@gmail.com. 

Fall/Winter Attire

As fall begins to settle in and winter approaches it is important that our Wildcats are prepared! Please be sure your child is dressed for the weather! Mr. Gangemi and the classroom teachers will be looking to get outside as much as possible through the fall and winter months. It is important that your child is prepared with coats, sneakers, hats, boots ect each day. 

November PTO Meeting

Our next PTO meeting will be held Tuesday, November 2 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Split Rock library. Join us to hear about all our upcoming activities!

Cam’s and Charlie’s Fundraiser

Visit Cam’s Pizza or Charlie’s Ice Cream on Tuesday, November 2 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. to support the Split Rock PTO! Simply say “Split Rock” when checking out and 15% of your sale will be donated to the PTO.

Spirit Wear Sale

The online spirit wear store is now open! Items will be available to order until Friday, November 5 and orders will be sent home with students in early December. Shop now at 2021.splitrockshop.com. 

Support The Split Rock PTO At The Warrior Factory

Unleash your inner ninja and support the PTO! There is no school on Thursday, November 11, so head over to The Warrior Factory in Township 5 for an open play block between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Prices start at $15 and 20% of each ticket goes to the Split Rock PTO. Sign up ahead of time and spread the news! Sign up using the following link. For more information, contact Kathryn at (315)468-7961.

https://roller.app/thewarriorfactorysyracuse/products/openplayblock?date=20211111#/sessions 

Reminder You can become a member of the Split Rock PTO at any time at: https://split-rock-pto-membership-2021-2022.cheddarup.com