Notes from the Split Rock Principal

Friday, June 3, 2022

"ROCK'in" Into JUNE!

Special Olympics was a success! Our Split Rock students were champions as they all brought home the GOLD after competing at the WG Special Olympics at WGHS! We welcomed our athletes back to "The ROCK" showing our WILDCAT pride with a parade cheering and congratulating them on a successful day!

Spring Emergency Drills

We will be carrying out our emergency drills over the next few weeks (evacuation and lockdown drills). Please do not be alerted if your child comes home talking about them. These need to occur twice a year (Fall and Spring).

FOURTH GRADE RECOGNITION

4th Grade T-Shirts

Please have your fourth grader wear their “Keep Calm” shirt on the following dates:

Tuesday, June 14 - Ultimate Goal field trip

Tuesday, June 21 - Fourth Grade Recognition

If you have questions or issues with your shirt, please email Sarah Nugent at samahane@syr.edu.

Save The Date

The Fourth Grade Recognition event is 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!

Unity Day Contest Winners

“Congratulations to the winners of the Split Rock Unity Day contest! The following winners will have their book purchased and donated to the Split Rock library for everyone to enjoy!

Josephine Haas from Mrs. Thomas’s Kindergarten class

Mackenzie Ballard from Mrs. Lockwood’s First grade class “Mixed- a Colorful Story” by Aree Chung

Victoria Sprague from Mrs. Vogt’s class “All Are Welcome” by Alexandria Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

Cohen Haas from Mr. Faraglia’s class “Finding Your Spot in the World” by Diane Alber

Mrs. Sauro’s Third grade class “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig

Sarah Sullivan from Mrs. Binns Fourth grade class “It Feels Good to be Yourself” by Theresa Thom

Save the Date

Hawaiian Day is coming! Wear your favorite Hawaiian/ Beach Attire Wednesday, June 15. The PTO will be providing an icy Hawaiian treat!

Dates to Remember

Monday, June 6- Grade 4 Science Written Test

Friday, June 10- Senior Walk

Tuesday, June 14 - Ultimate Goal field trip

Wednesday, June 15- Hawaiian/Beach Day

Thursday, June 16- Field Days

Monday, June 20 - No School - Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 21 - Fourth Grade Recognition

Tuesday, June 21 - Last Full Day of School

Wednesday, June 22 & Thursday, June 23 - Half Day - dismissal at 11:15 am

Thursday, June 23 - Last Day of School

Thursday, May 26, 2022

"ROCK'in" Weekly Update

Memorial Day Reminder

A friendly reminder that school will not be in session on Friday, May 27 and Monday, May 30, observant of Memorial Day. School will also not be in session Tuesday, May 31 due to the give-back snow day. Enjoy the long weekend!

First Responder Day

Our First responder day was a success! Our students engaged with our local emergency responders throughout the morning including Fire Safety, K-9 Unit, Fire Truck, Ambulance, SWAT Team and Police Car stations. Check out our pictures of this exciting day. We thank our First Responders for their amazing work each and every day!

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

ROCK'in Weekly Update May 25

Reminder TONIGHT Wednesday, May 25 Grade 4 Parent Night @ WGMS 6pm -7pm

Memorial Day Reminder

A friendly reminder that school will not be in session on Friday, May 27 and Monday, May 30, observant of Memorial Day. School will also not be in session Tuesday, May 31 due to the give-back snow day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Emergency Responder Day at The ROCK!

Tomorrow morning there will be emergency vehicles surrounding Split Rock as they welcome our local
Emergency Responders to our school. Thank you to School Resource Officer Tim Macholl and Officer Tom Skardinski, for arranging representatives from WAVES Ambulance, Fairmount Fire Department, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department K-9, Syracuse Police Department SWAT, and Camillus Police Department to come to visit. These brave people in uniform will demonstrate to our students what it means to be an Emergency Responder and what they do if they are called upon for help. Our students will have the opportunity to see their equipment, their vehicles, and most importantly, the heart they have for helping others.

West Genesee Special Olympics

We are so excited about our WG Special Olympics taking place a WG High School on Thursday, June 2, 2022! We have several Split Rock athletes ready and excited to participate! Classmates of our athletes will go by school bus to the big event to show our WILDCAT PRIDE to support and cheer on our athletes. Let’s Go WILDCATS!

Kindergarten Readiness

Attention all incoming kindergarten families! You and your child will have an opportunity to visit and participate in centers with each member of our kindergarten staff. Session 1 will be held Thursday, June 2, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This session will include Math Activities, Fine Motor Activities and Social Interactions with Peers as well as ELA Activities. This is a great opportunity for your child to visit Split Rock Elementary and be introduced to the sites and sounds of the building, gaining confidence and a sense of comfortability as they begin to start this new adventure.

Please also save the following dates Monday, June 27 or Tuesday, June 28 for your child’s kindergarten screening and Monday, August 29 for Kindergarten Orientation. If you have any questions, please contact the Spit Rock Main Office at (315) 487- 4656. We are looking forward to meeting our youngest WILDCATS, members of the Class of 2035!

FOURTH GRADE RECOGNITION
4th Grade T-Shirts
Please have your fourth grader wear their “Keep Calm” shirt on the following dates:
Tuesday, June 14 - Ultimate Goal field trip
Tuesday, June 21 - Fourth Grade Recognition
If you have questions or issues with your shirt, please email Sarah Nugent at samahane@syr.edu.

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!

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, May 25 Grade 4 Parent Night @ WGMS 6pm -7pm

Friday, May 27-Monday, May 31- No School Memorial Day & Give back Snow Day

Wednesday, June 1- BOE Meeting WGHS Library 6pm

Thursday, June 2- Kindergarten Readiness

Thursday, May 19, 2022

ROCK'in Weekly Update May 19

Thank You to the Community! Budget Vote Passes!

West Genesee residents approved the 2022-2023 Budget, Transportation/Maintenance Equipment Purchase proposition, and Capital Reserve Fund proposition on May 17, 2022.

Thank you to the community for your continued support!

Band Orchestra & Chorus Concert

What a fantastic concert last night! Congratulations to the students for a wonderful performance and of course our amazing staff Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. Astafan especially Rosemarie Speich as this was her final concert as she is retiring in June.

Unity Day

REMINDER: Tomorrow Friday, May 20 is Wildcat Unity Day!

If you bought a unity shirt, please wear it. If not, please wear blue and gold to support the cause. On this day we are promoting the themes of love, empathy, inclusion, diversity, compassion, justice, and kindness. Help our community celebrate the very best of being a Wildcat!💙💛

Show Wildcat Unity by:

*Performing a Random Act of Kindness

*Invite Someone New to Join you at Recess

*Say Hi to Someone you’ve never spoken to

* Read a book about someone who is different from you

Show your WILDCAT PRIDE! 💙💛

Grade 4 Prepares for Middle School

Our Grade 4 students will be taking an in-district field trip to West Genesee Middle School to participate in an orientation in preparation for next year. This will be taking place on Wednesday, May 25 from 9:30-10:30. Parents will have an opportunity to attend the Grade 4 Parent Night at West Genesee Middle School at 6:30pm on Wednesday (5/25) evening as well!

Kindergarten Readiness

Session 1 (Thursday, June 2, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.)

Attention all incoming kindergarten families! You and your child will have an opportunity to visit and participate in centers with each member of our kindergarten staff. This session will include Math Activities, Fine Motor Activities and Social Interactions with Peers as well as ELA Activities. This is a great opportunity for your child to visit Split Rock Elementary and be introduced to the sites and sounds of the building, gaining confidence and a sense of comfortability as they begin to start this new adventure.

Lost & Found

We certainly have a collection here! We ask that you please visit our Lost and Found during Open House tonight or have your child stop by during school to obtain their items or clothing!