Panther Press

Main Office: (585) 247-2144

Attendance: (585) 340-5581

Health Office: (585) 247-2149

Email: cdgrattan@gateschili.org
Website: www.gateschili.org/prs
Location: 571 Paul Road, Rochester, NY
Phone: (585) 247-2144
Facebook: facebook.com/PaulRoadSchool
Twitter: @PaulRoadSchool

Hello Paul Road Families!

Spring is a busy time in an elementary school, and Paul Road is no exception! This past April our students in grades 2-4 had the opportunity to attend Aladdin at the Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Auditorium Theatre. What an incredible performance it was! My favorite part was hearing our students get excited and make connections to musical numbers and scenes they had previously studied in class. Then, we were lucky to have the actors who play Aladdin, Jasmine, and Iago join us for a question-and-answer session at the Gates Chili Performing Arts Center (GCPAC). What a memorable and enriching experience it was for our Panthers. Thank you to all the staff and families who helped prepare for and chaperone the event.

Also in April, we had a special visit from Miss Frizzle and her Magic School Bus! She revealed that we would be reading "The Magic School Bus and The Climate Challenge" as a building for our One School, One Book initiative. We hope you enjoyed sharing this reading with your students at home and that you left with some new ideas on how to help protect our environment.

Coming up this May is our Paul Road Art Show, where we will highlight the artistic talents of our Panthers! Be sure to stop by on Thursday, May 4 from 5-6:30 p.m. At the same time, we will be having a Buy One, Get One Scholastic Book Fair in the cafeteria. This fair will only be offered during this evening time, and we are only accepting credit/debit cards.

The following week is our final Paul Road Band and Chorus Performance of the year. Be sure to join us at the GCPAC on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

Also in May, we celebrate our staff! Please join us in celebrating Staff Appreciation Week from May 8-12 by letting the professionals who work with your students know how much they are valued. Taking the time to send in a kind note or have your student draw a picture is very meaningful to remind our staff of the difference they make each and every day!

Mrs. Cutaia and Mrs. Doty

We are now less than two weeks away from the district's Annual Budget Vote and Board Election. Each spring, district residents vote on the district's spending plan for the following school year. This week, the district held a Public Budget Hearing and Meet the Candidate Night. Click the links to view each of the videos ahead of the May 16 vote. You can also learn more about the proposed budget and board candidates by going to gateschili.org/vote.

Prefer to get your budget information in video format?

Check out the district’s budget video series, “A Bit of Budget with Dr. Ball”--it's back for a third year! New videos are being posted twice a week through May 12. This year, students from the high school, including former Paul Road Panther Kelsey D., are helping to share lots of important information about the district’s budget! Check out that episode below to see if you can spot any current Paul Road Panthers. All the episodes in the series will be posted to this YouTube playlist as they are released.

The Paul Road Panthers are meeting up with the Rochester Red Wings on June 1!

Join us at Frontier Field as the Red Wings take on the Syracuse Mets. The game starts at 6:45 p.m. The Paul Road Band will perform the National Anthem at 6:35 p.m. and the Paul Road Chorus will perform God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch.

Get seats in the Paul Road section today!

Paul Road School - Red Wings Night - June 1

I know it is hard to believe, but we are halfway through the Class of 2030’s final semester of elementary school! The two months ahead of us will be filled with opportunities and experiences that our students will likely remember for the rest of their lives. Please save the dates below and be on the lookout for additional information coming home specific to each.

• High School Atrium Visit, Thursday, May 26, 12:15-1:30 p.m. This is a student only opportunity.
• Fifth-Grade Transition Night at Gates Chili Middle School, Wednesday, May 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. More information will be shared soon and will be coming from Gates Chili Middle School (please note that this event is only for parents/guardians)
• Sam Utter Fifth-Grade Track and Field Meet at Spartan Stadium, Wednesday, June 8, 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. All families are welcome. The rain date is June 9.
• Fifth-Grade Middle School Tour, Tuesday, June 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Sea Breeze Field Trip, Friday, June 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is for all students and selected chaperones.
• Paul Road’s Fifth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony at the GC Performing Arts Center, Wednesday, June 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m. All families are welcome.
• Middle School Building Visit and Locker Setup will occur in August. More information will be shared soon and will be coming from Gates Chili Middle School.

We are so proud of the Gates Chili Class of 2030 and are looking forward to a memorable end to the school year with our Fifth-Grade Paul Road Panthers!

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! At Paul Road we have a robust and talented mental health team which includes two full-time school psychologists, Mrs. Katy Dennstedt and Dr. Sarah Ryan!

These two work hard to support the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of our panther students, families, and staff. They complete assessments, consult with teachers and related service providers, and help identify and secure the resources and educational programming needed to ensure the success of all.

Mrs. Dennstedt coordinates our therapy dog visits and brings a warm and comforting smile to those she works with. Dr. Ryan co-facilitates our Panther Pride Club and is committed to promoting equity and ensuring all of our panthers feel welcome and affirmed at school. She brings a fun energy to everything she does! We are fortunate to have them both as part of our Paul Road team!

May 3-4 - NYS Math Assessment in Grades 3-5

Thursday, May 4 - PRS Art Show & Book Fair at 5 p.m.

Monday, May 8 - PRSFA Meeting at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 10 - PRS Band and Chorus Concert at 7 p.m. in the GCPAC

Tuesday, May 16 - Annual Budget Vote and Board Election from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the GC Field House

Monday, May 22 - Grade 3 Field Trip to The Strong Museum of Play

Wednesday, May 24 - Grade 1 Field Trip to Genesee Country Village & Museum

Thursday, May 25 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Genesee Country Village & Museum

Friday, May 26 - NO SCHOOL

Monday, May 29 - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, June 1 - Red Wings Game at 6:30 p.m. at Frontier Field

Friday, June 2 - Special Olympics at 9:30 a.m. at Spencerport HS

Thursday, June 8 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Chili Recreation

Friday, June 9 - Panther Palooza at 5 p.m.

Friday, June 16 - Grade 5 Field Trip to Sea Breeze

Friday, June 16 - Kindergarten Picnic

*Please note that June 21-22 are half days for students*

The next PRSFA meeting will be held in the PRS Library on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. All are welcome!

Did you know you can make a direct donation to PRSFA through our VENMO account?

VENMO us @PaulRoadSchool-FamilyAssociati

This month's donation will help offset the cost of student yearbooks, purchase appreciation gifts for staff, and fund end of year Field Trips including our Grade 5 trip to Sea Breeze! PRSFA also supports Panther Palooza!

Another way that PRSFA raises funds is through Box Tops! Did you know that you can submit them to the school electronically simply by scanning your receipts to an App? Download the Box Tops for Education App to your device, choose Paul Road Elementary School, and start collecting today!

Please reach out to PRSFA co-presidents, Clarissa Galvano and Laurie Miller for more information.

Lamiller@gateschili.org

Clarissa.galvano@gmail.com

Additionally, follow us on social media for updates and event highlights!

Facebook: Paul Road School and Family Association (PRSFA)

Instagram: @Prsfa_gc

Our school website now features a link to a 24/7 online store where anyone may purchase Paul Road School apparel. Check it out now at www.gateschili.org/shoppr

Please click the link below to view this month's Counseling Team Newsletter.

Counseling Contact Information:

Cameron Scharf

cpscharf@gateschili.org

It can be hard to know when to send children to school if they tell you that they do not feel well. Usually, the best place for them is in school, but there are times when keeping them home to rest or calling for an appointment with your health care provider is recommended.

Please keep your student home and/or contact your family doctor for:

• Fever greater than 100.4 (taken by mouth or tympanic)
• Vomiting and or diarrhea within the last 24 hours
• Severe sore throat along with fever and feeling ill for more than 48 hours, or after exposure to Strep throat infection (may return 24 hours after taking first dose)
• Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth OR undiagnosed rash on other body parts
• Large amounts of mucous (liquid) from their nose, with face pain or headache
• Severe ear pain or fluid coming from the ear
• Severe headache, especially with fever

If your student has a fever, it is not recommended to give them medicine like Tylenol, Advil or Motrin and send them to school because as soon as the medicine wears off, the fever may return, and you will be called to come pick up your student.

Please keep children home for 24 hours after the fever ends or they have completed 24 hours of medication if prescribed by your health care provider. If you have any questions about when or if to return to school, please contact the School Nurse Cynthia Cole.

If you find your student is frequently asking to stay home from school, if they are falling behind, appear anxious about school, or if there does not appear to be any physical illness symptoms, contact your school nurse or the school social worker to discuss your concerns.

Remind children to throw away used tissues, cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, keep their hands away from their face and fingers out of their mouth, and to wash hands often with soap and warm water, to help keep everyone healthier.

Nurse Contact Information:

Health Office Phone: 585-247-2149

Fax Number: 585-340-5571

Cynthia Cole, Nurse

cmcole@gateschili.org

Jenna Mosher, Health Aide

jemosher@gateschili.org

Click the following links for information related to our school nutrition program:

• Breakfast and Lunch Menus
• My School Bucks (Meal Payment)
• Free and Reduced Meal Application
• School Nutrition Snapshot

The cost of breakfast is $2.00 and the cost of lunch is $3.20 this year. Be sure to regularly check your student's meal account balance using MySchoolBucks. We encourage all families to submit a free/reduced lunch form. Both websites are linked above.

For more information related to our school nutrition program, please visit gateschili.org/SchoolNutrition.

Gates Chili has a variety of openings including elementary and secondary teaching positions, substitute teaching, support staff, transportation, facilities, and more! Visit www.gateschili.org/jobs to apply today!

When community organizations have events and services available to our students, they are often advertised here! For example, currently linked is information related to virtual tutoring, youth mentor programs, and more!

You can find the Virtual Backpack under the For Families drop-down menu on the district website. It is linked here for your convenience.

Check out this upcoming community event:

Kids Fest is an end of year event hosted by Gates Recreation. It is sure to be a great time! We've heard a certain principal might be sitting in the dunk tank... Check out the flier below!