Message from Stonehedge Elementary School Principal
Dear Stonehedge Families-
Happy 100 Days of school to everyone! The kindergarten and first grade students were so happy to celebrate 100 days of learning. Our third graders are learning about Astronomy and the solar system. And, you wouldn't believe how well our first graders are reading words with magic e! The fourth graders enjoyed our HS production of Cinderella. What a great week we have had. Check out the pictures below!
I hope everyone enjoys the this spring like weather-- I think winter is returning next week. Don't forget next week is Spirit week.
~Amanda
Upcoming Events
February is Black History Month
2/12 - PTA Super Bowl Food Drive Ends
2/12 - 2/16 - Stonehedge Spirit Week (details below)
2/14 - Gertrude Hawk Orders Due
2/14 - BOE Meeting - 6:00pm - WGHS Library
2/14 - Due Date Enrichment Registration Forms
2/14 - Deadline for Gertrude Hawk Order Forms (online orders may be placed through 3/17)
Positivity Project
The P2 focus this week was Cheering Others Successes. When other people succeed, people with this trait are happy for them and cheer them on. Click here to learn more about Cheering Others Successes.
Stonehedge Enrichment
Stonehedge Enrichment Day is Saturday, March 9th. This program offers our students a chance to engage in various fun activities at no cost. The PTA will cover the expenses for each participating child. Be on the lookout for the registration form, which was sent home with your child this week. The due date for the registration forms is Wednesday, February 14.
Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Sale
This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds directly benefit Stonehedge Elementary and help support a variety of initiatives including One School One Book, Enrichment Day, field trip funding, and grants for our teachers and staff to name a few.
Fundraiser Important Dates:
- Deadline for order forms is Wednesday, 2/14. Please make checks payable to Stonehedge PTA.
- Online orders may be placed through Sunday, 3/17.
- Orders must be picked up at the school on Thursday, 3/21 from 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm during the STEAM Fair. Sign up to volunteer and help our Gertrude Fundraiser order distribution.
PTA Super Bowl Food Drive
As of the current tally in the Super Bowl food drive donations, Kansas City is still ahead, but it's a close game! The PTA will be collecting food donations through February 12th. Donations support the district's Power Pack Program. It is through your food donations that we can provide qualifying children with a sufficient amount of food to laston weekends and extended breaks.
Stonehedge Steam Showcase
The Stonehedge STEAM Showcase, a blend of science fair, art exhibit, and talent showcase, marked one of our final pre-COVID gatherings in 2020. We're thrilled to announce its return this year! All grade levels are encouraged to join!
Here is our STEAM Showcase Timeline:
Tuesday, February 13 - Research Night - 6:30pm - 730pm - Stonehedge Library
Thursday, March 21 - STEAM Showcase - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
If you have questions about the STEAM Showcase, please email Mrs. Abbott at dabbott@westgenesee.org.
Cinderella Premiered Last Night at West Genesee High School-Join us for One of the Remaining Shows
WGHS is presenting Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. The remaining shows are February 9 (7:00 p.m.) and February 10 (1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.). This "Broadway Version" is the newest adaptation (book by Douglas Beane) of the classic musical and features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score.
To purchase tickets via credit card go to wgfinearts.ludus.com
Click here for the full article with more plot and cast information.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration Will Open On March 11, 2024
West Genesee partners with local Community-Based Organizations (CBO) for its Pre-K program.
To be eligible for UPK during the 2024-2025 school year, a child must:
Have a birthdate between December 2, 2019 and December 1, 2020
Reside in the West Genesee Central School District
In the event that more registrations are received than can be accommodated, the District will conduct an initial selection process via an open lottery in which children will be selected at random.
Those children who have completed the registration process by May 1, 2024 will be part of the initial selection process.
Families who were part of the initial selection process will be called in order of selection and informed:
whether their child has been accepted to the program, and
which site (including hours of the program) is available for their child;
OR
where their child is on the waiting list.
Families will be contacted by May 2-3, 2024.
If at any point after the initial selection process there are more students registered than seats available, students will be placed on the waiting list in the order that their registration was completed.
Transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of parents/guardians, and students must attend the program five days a week to maintain their seat.
Look for registration information on the Central Registration webpage at: https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/registration/. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:
proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
proof of age
Kindergarten Registration Has Started
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open until March 31, 2024.
You can find registration information on the Central Registration webpage. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:
- Two proofs of residency (i.e. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement, utility bill )
- proof of age
A physical examination and proof of immunizations are also required for entry into kindergarten and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten. These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2024.
Emergency Closing Information is Important
Announcements about school closings, delayed openings, or early dismissal will be posted on the News Headlines section of the District website home page. They will also be broadcast on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the following stations which you can access by clicking here.
SchoolMessenger communications software allows us to send emails, texts, and make phone calls. (Phone calls will be used for emergency situations only.)
Parent/Guardians and staff will NOT need to sign-up to receive information from schools that you are registered for in ParentVue. (You will have the option to opt-out if you choose not to receive emails, texts, and/or phone calls. To receive texts, you also have to opt-in per the instructions in the Tips article below.)
Are you Receiving All of our Communications? Helpful Tips about the 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/junk/promotions.
- 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 them to publications@westgenesee.org.
