Rockin' Back to School Reminders

Ramping Up

We will be ramping up the pace next week in preparation for the 2022-20230 school year! Split Rock will be welcoming our Kindergarten and UPK students and families on Monday and our staff will follow suit on Thursday for our first of two Superintendent's Days in preparation for the start of school! The building will also be open on Tuesday, August 30, for any family who would like to take a tour (see below for more information)! 

September 7 is quickly approaching and one thing is for sure........ SPLIT ROCK will be ready to go!

Kindergarten & UPK Orientation 

We look forward to meeting our newest WILDCATS and their families on Monday, September 29, for orientation. This is a great opportunity where students will get to meet their teacher, get acquainted with the classroom and meet some new friends in preparation for what will be a great year!

Kindergarten Agenda (9:00am-10:00am)

9:05 Parents meet in Cafeteria

9:10 Greeting - Matthew Kimpland, Principal

9:15 Lisa Eipp, ADAPEP Counselor

9:20 Deb Balcourt, School Nurse

9:25 Kristin Mistzal/Bethany Sullivan, PTO Presidents

9:30 Bonnie Russell, WG School Information Officer

9:35 Transportation Officer

9:45 Short bus ride with one parent

UPK Agenda (10:30-11:30)

10:30-11:30 Meet and Greet

Students and families will have the opportunity to see the classroom, meet the teachers and visit with new friends. Mr. Kimpland (principal) and Mrs. Balcourt (school nurse) will be available for any questions during this time.

DON'T FORGET......

Split Rock Elementary will open its doors on Tuesday, August 30, from 9:00am-2:00pm for any students and their families who would like to tour the building on their own and locate their classrooms. Please note that the classrooms will be locked as many teachers will not be in the building. 

Parent/Guardian Reminders:

Car Tags

We are encouraging families to utilize the transportation provided by the West Genesee Central School District, ensuring another level of safety during both arrival and dismissal. For those needing a car pass we ask that you please contact the main office at 315-487-4656 to request a car tag. Car tags are available at the Main Office on the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, August 30, from 9:00am-2:00pm. 
• Tuesday, September 6, from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

*A new 22-23 car tag must be issued. Last year's numbers are not permitted! 

**Please note all card tags must be present and visible during dismissal for a child to be dismissed to your vehicle.** 

ParentVUE

Please be sure to activate your ParentVUE accounts as this will give you access to student schedules, attendance, busing information and more. 

Nutrislice & MySchoolBucks

Become familiarized with both venues. The Nutrislice link (which is found on the WGCSD homepage) will allow you to view the daily breakfast and lunch menus in advance. MySchoolBucks allows families a debit "account" that allows the student to purchase lunch and a la carte items from the cafeteria. Money will be deducted accordingly from their account. This is not mandatory but yet another opportunity outside of prepaying by credit/debit card, check and/or paying in cash at the time of purchase. 

Visit the mySchoolBucks website

MySchoolBucks Parent Support 1-855-832-5226 OR parentsupport@myschoolbucks.com
Any questions or concerns, please contact the West Genesee Food Service Office at (315)487-4661.

Let's Get Ready To "ROCK"!

Let's Get Ready To ROCK!

Things are beginning to ramp up at "The Rock" as we prepare to bring back our WILDCATS on Wednesday, September 7! I want to thank our phenomenal custodial staff and summer crew for the work they have put in over the last two months to get the building ready to go! The building has a great vibe as staff members organize and decorate classrooms in preparation for a wonderful 22-23 school year! We cannot be more excited to get our WILDCATS back into the building!

Welcome Back Letter

If you have not done so already, you should receive your welcome back letter by the weekend, including your child's placement and teacher for the 22-23 school year! Please be sure to take the time to review all the pertinent information that is enclosed. 

Split Rock Elementary will open its doors on Tuesday, August 30, from 9:00am-2:00pm for any students and their families who would like to tour the building on their own and locate their classrooms. Please note that the classrooms will be locked as many teachers will not be in the building. 

Split Rock will host our Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 22. You will receive information on specific times and procedures throughout the first two weeks of school.

Transportation and Car Tags

We would like to encourage families to take advantage of the transportation provided by the West Genesee Central School District. This ensures students attend and dismiss on time while alleviating additional vehicles and traffic on campus as our Wildcats enter and exit the building. 

A Message From Transportation: 

"Transportation has wrapped up the bus routes for Split Rock and wants to remind you that if you have NOT sent in a daycare form already, it must be submitted ASAP to ensure your student is being bussed to and from the correct location. All bus routes will be available on Tuesday, August 23, for you to view. Any errors regarding your student that you may find, we encourage you to call Transportation directly at 315-487-4576. If you missed the survey and do NOT need a bus, we encourage you to contact Transportation directly. Split Rock will be conducting Emergency Bus Evacuation Drills on Thursday, September 15th upon morning arrival."

If you must transport your child, please contact the main office at 315-487-4656 to request a car tag.  Car tags are available at the Main Office on the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, August 30, from 9:00am-2:00pm. 
• Tuesday, September 6, from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

*A new 22-23 car tag must be issued. Last year's numbers are not permitted! 

**Please note all card tags must be present and visible during dismissal for a child to be dismissed to your vehicle.** 

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

Drop Off (9:00am) Bottom Lot

Parents may begin lining up at 8:50am. Note students will not be let out of the cars until 9:00am.

• Please wait patiently in line and do not pass cars that still might be dropping students off.

•  Please be sure to turn right as you exit the parking lot.

Pick-up (3:15pm) Bottom Lot

Parents may begin lining up at 3:05pm.

• Ensure your car tag is visible for staff to see upon entering the parking lot (rearview mirror works best).
• Your child will be dismissed when your car has reached the pick-up and drop-off zone.
• Please do not pass cars on the left if you happen to load before the car in front of you.
• Please be sure to turn right as you exit the parking lot.
  

Breakfast/Lunch

The federal child nutrition waivers that allowed all students access to free meals ended on June 30, 2022. West Genesee CSD will no longer be able to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 22-23 school year. Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals must complete the necessary application and meet income qualifications to receive free meals. Households who do not qualify must resume paying for breakfast and lunch. Be sure to visit our website at westgensee.org and click the Food Services link for more information.

Breakfast:

Students in need of breakfast will be dismissed from busses/cars at 8:50am to allow time to eat in the cafeteria and then they will report directly to their homeroom.

Sneak Peek At Some of the Rooms that have been prepared and ready for some WILDCATS!

Split Rock's Sensory Hallway has been installed and is ready to go!

New Student Management System Information

The student management system (SMS) transition is underway and new families are starting to login and use our SMS, Synergy. Over the next few weeks the District will ask families to update information (phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, call order, custody, digital equity survey, etc) within Synergy.

With any system change it is good practice for all users to gain access and verify information and make changes as necessary. We will roll this out by building. Please see the ParentVUE activation email schedule below:

ParentVUE Activation Email Schedule by:

• Split Rock Elementary School: 7/30/2022
• East Hill Elementary School: 8/3/2022
• Onondaga Road Elementary School: 8/8/2022
• Stonehedge Elementary School: 8/12/2022
• West Genesee Middle School: 8/15/2022
• Camillus Middles School: 8/19/2022
• West Genesee High School: 8/24/2022

Families with students in multiple buildings will be able to update all of their students information and will not need to wait till specified building scheduled activation release date. Once you have submitted your changes, the Central Registration office may contact you with questions.

Thank you in advance for your patience as we verify and update information. It will be important that all families activate their ParentVUE account as this will give you access to student schedules, attendance, busing information and much more. Please look for future communication regarding downloading the ParentVUE app! Accounts do need to be activated prior to logging into the app.

"ROCK'in" Into Summer!

 

That's a wrap!

What a great school year we have had! Good luck to our Grade 4 Students heading to WGMS! To all of our students and families... ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! BE AWESOME!

Reminder: Kindergarten Screening is Monday, June 27 and Tuesday, June 28. We are looking forward to seeing our newest WILDCATS! 💙💛

"ROCK'in" into the Homestretch!

 

Flag Day at The ROCK! 

Our first grader students sang and paraded around the building to celebrate the day. We also welcomed back West Genesee Alumni Caitlin Barry to sing the National Anthem for us. Thank you, Caitlin, we loved having you!

Field Days Our Split Rocker's got to enjoy a great day of fun! 

Juneteenth- Monday, June 20- NO SCHOOL~ Schools will not be in session in observance of Juneteenth. 

Fourth Grade Recognition Ceremony
The Fourth Grade Recognition event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21. Parents and guardians are invited to attend the ceremony which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Split Rock gymnasium. We request that ONLY parents and guardians attend this event. Following the ceremony, students will enjoy a day of fun at The Rock, complete with games, pizza and ice cream! Please send your child to school wearing their Grade 4 Shirt, a towel and sunscreen. 

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 

ROCK'in SENIOR Walk and Weekly Update 6/10

Senior Walk - Today, we welcomed back our former SPLIT ROCK students today to cheer and wish them well as they graduate! Here's to the CLASS of 2022! Hold on to your memories from Split Rock,  all your years at West Genesee, and most of all, your WILDCAT PRIDE! Keep shining bright, YOU ROCK! 

Hawaiian Day
Wednesday, June 15 is our Hawaiian Day celebration! Wear your favorite brightly colored, floral or beachy attire. An icy Hawaiian treat will be provided to all students and staff.

Field Days 

Our Field Days will be held on Thursday, June 16  (the rain date is Friday, June 17). Thank you to all those who have volunteered to help that day. Please stop by the main office and have your license ready to sign in. Only parents/ guardians that have volunteered will be permitted in the building that day. 

Fourth Grade Recognition Updates

Fourth 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 celebration


Ultimate Goal Field Trip
Tuesday, June 14 is our fourth-grade recognition field trip to Ultimate Goal! Students will take the bus to Ultimate Goal for a fun-filled day of outdoor games facilitated by the Ultimate Goal staff and sponsored by the PTO. Students will be provided a pizza lunch before returning to school. Fourth-grade students are asked to wear their "Keep Calm" t-shirt for this day. Permission slips were sent home in students' backpacks earlier this week. If you have not seen this slip, please contact your student's teacher.

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

Dates To Remember 

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