English Village Family Edition

Greetings, EV Families! Wow, what a week! As you all know, this is such a busy time of the year. There is so much going on as we try to “fit it all in.”

It is easy to get caught up in the tough stuff and daily challenges. It is clear that students are ready for Summer Break while adults are too.

We want to take a moment to highlight some of the good things that happened this week. Things that are so important and give us such a sense of pride…

• The birth of Henry Thomas, Mrs. Scalia’s baby!

• Our 2nd Grade Glow Up Party

• The way that you all were patient and flexible with dismissal on Friday as we had numerous late buses, a very high volume of cars in the car loop and a car broken down in the entrance off of Killarney Dr.

• Our PTA Carnival

These are just a few of the wonderful things that occurred this week. They confirm to us that you all are dedicated, passionate, caring and child-centered. These things brought a lot of joy to our learning community.

From the joy on Mrs. Scalia’s face due to the birth of her baby to the joy on the faces of our students and you all at our Glow Up Party and PTA Carnival to the joy it gave us to see everyone come together and rock a very challenging dismissal!!!

This confirms for us that EV is truly a special place with an incredible staff, students and their families who work wonders for kids! Thank you very much! We truly appreciate you all! EV-The place to be!

SIT (School Improvement Team) Update:

We had a SIT meeting this past week and discussed the following topics: Leader in Me work for next school year, who our 2025 SIT reps will be, staffing updates, Summer Tutoring and professional learning moving forward. We also checked in on our work for our SIP for the 2025-26 school year. Please stay tuned for updates on all of these things soon...

Sincerely,

Jason Lewis

Rosa Bellone

6/13/25: EV/LS/ARMS Night at the Red Wings Game

6/16/25: Flag Day Celebration - Wear Red, White and Blue

6/19/25: Juneteenth - No School

6/20/25: 2nd Grade Moving Up 1:15 - 1:45pm

6/23/25: Kindergarten Picnic 11:30 - 12:30pm

6/24/25: Last Day of School - Half Day

Please check out this weeks important information in the student lead morning announcements:

6/2/25

6/3/25

6/4/25

6/5/25

6/6/25

You are invited to the EV/LS/ARMS Family Fun Night at the Red Wings on Friday, June 13th! This is a large feeder school event that will feature LS/ARMS musicians performing the National Anthem and is a Family Engagement Activity for English Village Families and Staff.

We would love to have you attend this Family Engagement Night:

• Students/Family Section Tickets (202, 203, 204, 205): Click here to secure your tickets!

Dear English Village Guardians,

We are excited to announce that Field Day is just around the corner, and we are in need of enthusiastic volunteers to help make this day a huge success for our students!

Field Day will take place on June 18th at English Village. This event is a highlight of the school year, filled with fun activities and games for all students to enjoy. However, we cannot make it happen without the support of dedicated volunteers like you!

This year will look a little different for volunteers at English Village. We are asking for volunteers to assist with various stations, ensuring that all students are safe and having a great time. Volunteers will not be following individual classes. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to help and a positive attitude!

If you are available and interested in volunteering for Field Day, we are asking you to fill out the form. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we are confident that with your help, this year's Field Day will be the best one yet!

Sign Up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Y3LM5b60vE1Gzr8D73TDcDVgayaV_PGVs8ZXlJlePmM/viewform?pli=1&ts=681cc7b8&pli=1&edit_requested=true

The schedule for Field Day is as follows:

9:30-11- Second Grade

11:05-12:35 –First Grade

Lunch (Lunch for all day volunteers)

1:10-2:40- Kindergarten/Murray

Thank you in advance for your support and for being a part of our school community.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Magner and Troy Prince

English Village Physical Education Teachers

1st Grade has been learning how to measure this week. Students used colorful blocks to compare their measurements and complete their worksheets.

1st Grade students participated in the Hazard House Simulation this week. Students learned about setting a meeting place and finding a safe exit. Students practiced exiting from the Hazard House and going out a ladder to their safe meeting place.

English Village 2nd Graders Visited Lakeshore this week for a visit. They meet with their pen pals, visited classrooms and toured the building. They also listened to a presentation from Mrs. Tsang and Ms. Gilbert the Lakeshore Principals.

We celebrated our 2nd Graders Glowing Up this week with a Dance Party! Students enjoyed the music, dancing, playing with friends and having dinner together. We will miss our 2nd Graders and wish them the best in the future!

• Neighborhood Navigation Center - Click here to learn how our GCSD Navigation Center can provide support and services to your family

Teacher and Staff Appreciation was a huge success this week. We treated our Staff to Breakfast, Lunch, a small gift and a Gift Card Raffle. Huge thank you to the Families that donated to the Gift Card Raffle we received 40 items. Which meant we were able to gift to half the EV staff. This is amazing!

Please welcome our new Executive Board for next school year.

Co-President: Caite Hiltz

Co-President: Kristie Lewis

Vice- President: Jill Morse

Co-Secretary: Amanda Dony

Co-Secretary: Lindsay Mikel

Treasurer: Richard Rompello

Any questions/concerns can be emailed to evpta800@gmail.com

Thank you to all that attended the PTA Carnival this weekend. We had so much fun playing games, having lunch, getting tattoos and doing crafts. Please see some fun pictures below. Thank you to our PTA for putting on this event as well as the EV Staff who attended:

• SUMMER FUN
  Get ready for a summer full of fun, food, and family-friendly resources! This annual Summer Fun Resource Guide is your go-to for navigating the best that Greece and Rochester have to offer during the sunny season. Curated by Yvette Valecenti, one of our social workers, this resource-packed guide includes free and low-cost activities for youth and families, a calendar of exciting local activities and events, and a comprehensive list of helpful community services.

• The Diversity, Inclusion & Leadership Network Presents this year's Juneteenth Celebration.
  Juneteenth is just around the corner, and we’re excited to have our end-of-the-year BBQ celebration with you.

What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a celebration for all, bringing together family and friends to honor this significant milestone in our history. It marks the end of slavery in the United States, commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This celebration is a time for reflection on how far we have come and a reminder of the ongoing journey towards equality. Our GCSD Community is invited!! This event is for everyone – students, staff, families, and the whole community. It’s all about remembering our journey and celebrating the emancipation from slavery. We’re bringing the community together with music, games, dance, food trucks, and so much more. And the best part? The BBQ dinner is FREE! We need everyone to register so we can prepare for this awesome event, and it’s super easy – just scan the QR code or click the link below. Registration is mandatory! Please register here

Greece Gauntlet: Can you conquer the Greece Gauntlet? Bring friends/family on Saturday, June 14 at 9 am for a great time!

• Important End-of-Year Schedule Update for PreK–8 Families The following end-of-year schedule changes for PreK–8 schools were approved by the Board of Education on May 6 and reflect the fact that the district did not use all of its allotted emergency closure (snow) days this year:

• Monday, June 23: This will now be the last full day of school for all PreK–8 students, and the final day for PM pre-kindergarten students. (Originally, the last full day was scheduled for Wednesday, June 25.)

• Tuesday, June 24: This will be a half-day for all PreK–8 students. AM and full-day PreK students will attend in the morning only. (Originally, the half-day was scheduled for Thursday, June 26.)

• Because the program follows the school calendar, the last day of KidsCare for the school year will be Tuesday, June 24. Summer programming begins July 7.

• Wednesday, June 25 – Friday, June 27: There will be no school for PreK-8 students. These days will be used for teacher professional learning and planning.

Please note: There is no change to the high school calendar.

• June 16 remains the last instructional day for high school students.

• From June 17–25, students in grades 9–12 will attend by exam only. Students will receive an exam schedule so they know when to attend based on their course enrollment.

Thank you for adjusting your family’s calendar and routines accordingly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school.

• TRANSPORTATION:
  Tuesday, June 24th is now the last day of School for Grades K-8, and it is a half day. Schools will dismiss 15 min earlier than normal for a half day due to the review of security measures and protocols (this is done each year on the last day).
  Here are the dismissal times:

• Odyssey Middle, Olympia Middle and Phoenix Middle - Student Dismissal is 10:15, Buses leave by 10:22

• Arcadia Middle and Athena Middle - Student Dismissal is 11:05, Buses leave by 11:12

• Craig Hill, Buckman Heights, Lakeshore - Student Dismissal is 11:40, Buses leave by 11:47

• Autumn Lane, English Village, Holmes Road, Pinebrook - Student Dismissal is 11:50, Buses leave by 11:57

• ELC - Student Dismissal is 12:00, Buses leave by 12:07

• Longridge, Paddy Hill, Brookside - Student Dismissal is 12:20 - Buses leave by 12:27.

**High Schools still have exams on Wednesday, June 25th. There will only be the normal AM run and 11:00 run on this day

• New offering for High School Students interested in Law Enforcement!

The Greece Police Department’s Teen Police Academy offers teens in the Town of Greece a unique opportunity to experience what it’s like to train as a law enforcement officer. Participants will gain insight into the role of law enforcement in our community while developing leadership skills and learning the importance of good decision-making. Space is limited and the application is now open for any interested students in grades 9-12.

GPD Teen Police Academy

ACADEMY DETAILS:

August 18–22, 2025

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

GPD Headquarters, 6 Vince Tofany Blvd. Greece, NY 14612

Let's Talk Tech: A Virtual, Open Discussion for Parents and Guardians is an upcoming virtual event for GCSD parents and guardians of K-12 students. This monthly Lunch and Learn series will focus on parenting in the digital age and topics that families are navigating including online safety, digital wellness, screen time, the mental health impacts of technology, and so on. It is an open discussion format, encouraging participation from attendees. Space is limited so register today: https://bit.ly/GCSDLetsTalkTech!

KidsCare Summer Program - The KidsCare Summer Program will be held at Autumn Lane Elementary again this summer from July 7 - August 15 from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The cost is $215 per week. Enrollment opens April 1st through My School Bucks. This year's theme is Choose Your Own Adventure! Be sure to register at msbactivities.com and reserve your spot!

• On Monday, June 16th, from 5:15-7:30, MCC will be hosting a Career Expo for Adults. This event is targeting adult populations and one of the featured departments is Education and Human Services. Representatives from Greece Central will be present to share information about job opportunities with the school district. Anyone interested is welcome to attend for free.

A noteworthy element to the event will be an opportunity to learn about the new SUNY Reconnect program, which provides free tuition, fees, books, and materials to adult students (aged 25-55) without a degree, for certain programs, including Early Childhood, Childhood, and Adolescent Education transfer programs that lead to teacher certification. Study can be full or part time. Please share this information with friends and family that may be interested.

SUNY Brockport is offering a FREE summer online literacy learning opportunity for students in grades 6-12. Please share with families: Link

Children in Grades 5-10 The University of Rochester Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting its annual Humanities & STEAM Day on Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at U of R. FREE to all students grades 5-10, including interactive workshops spanning science, technology, engineering, the arts and humanities. Lunch provided. Parents must complete this form, or email jjenick@UR.Rochester.edu.

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Looking to get in contact with our community schools team? Please reach out using the contact info below:

Stacey Remillard

Community Schools Site Coordinator

Stacey.remillard@greececsd.org

(585) 484-7114

(585) 966-3858

Katy Cooper

Parent Engagement and Support Coordinator

Katy.cooper@greececsd.org

585-484-7848