Message from Split Rock Elementary School Principal
It has been a great week at โThe Rock!โ Our Wildcats continue to impress us with their work ethic, enthusiasm, and undeniable Wildcat spirit.
Today, our Grade 3 students had the opportunity to experience the world of Orchestra through the "Strings Around The World" presentation. I have no doubt many will come home excited about the chance to participate next year!
As I type this, we are gearing up for our St. Baldrickโs Fundraiser. We are looking forward to performances by The Francis Academy of Irish Dance and the Syracuse Pipe Band before the head-shaving ceremony. Be sure to check next weekโs blog for pictures and a full recap of the incredible experiences our Split Rockers had!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing our Wildcats back on Monday!
BE AWESOME!
Mr. Kimpland
February "Wildcat of the Month" Winners
Congratulations to the following students! Athena Boyer, Avery Smith, Adrian Paninski, Alice Cummings, Maria Algamal, Maksym Fabyanchuk, Colin McAdam, Charlie Misztal,
Jax Sterbank, Sammy Gibson, Avalina Songer , KJ Terrrell-Weiskopff, Maggie Murphy, Heidi Cook, Owen Haberek, Yaroslav Zahariak, Zoey Card.
Miss Giannino's ADA-PEP Counselor News
For the next few weeks I will be visiting all classrooms to teach Social Emotional Learning lessons (SEL). I plan to visit each classroom once or twice for a 30 minute lesson.
Kindergarten through second grade will learn all about different feelings and emotions. These grades will also learn about coping skills and strategies they can use when experiencing specific feelings/emotions.
Third and fourth grade classrooms will follow the Botvin LifeSkills Training Elementary School Program. More information on this program can be found by clicking here.
Any questions please contact me on Parent Square, email or phone.
~Miss G
ADA-PEP School Counselor
mgiannino@westgenesee.org
(315) 487-4656
Notes from the Nurse
Warmer Spring weather is near but we certainly are still enjoying the snow! Please make sure to send your child to school in appropriate attire: jackets, hats, gloves, boots and sneakers to change into. With the ground still snow covered and wet, I have had an influx of children coming in with wet clothing from recess asking for a change of clothes. I have very limited supply on hand due to not getting those items returned - please ensure your child has a change of clothes they can store in their locker.
In regards to my limited supply of clothing - I am seeking donations of any new or gently used clothing, especially pants of all sizes. Please reach out to me if you have any items!
In general, your child should be without fever, vomiting, or diarrhea for 24 hours with no use of medication, before they return to school.
Medications: Just as a reminder, medications should be hand-delivered to me by a parent along with the proper orders from your child's medical provider and a form we will complete together. I have found a few recent cases of children bringing in medications in their backpack which can be unsafe if they are accessed without an adult present. Thank you for your cooperation. Feel free to send me a message on ParentSquare, via email at bhind@westgenesee.org, or my office at 315-487-4658 to arrange.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me anytime with any concerns.
Brendan Hind, RN
315-487-4658
Robotics Club Spring Session
Click the link below to sign up for the Grade 4 Robotics Club starting soon! Sessions will run weekly from Wednesday, March 26- Wednesday, May 7.
NOTE: This club is NOW open to students who have previously participated in a session. The meeting dates for this session are: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30 & 5/7. **Please note there is no session on April 16.
Spiritwear
Spiritwear is now available to be ordered year round! Please click below to visit the website and place your order today!
Any questions, contact Kathleen Kolb at kkolb@westgenesee.org.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration Will Open On March 10, 2025
West Genesee partners with local Community-Based Organizations (CBO) for its Pre-K program.
To be eligible for UPK during the 2025-2026 school year, a child must:
Turn the age of 4 on or before December 1, 2025
Reside in the West Genesee Central School District
Registration opened on March 10, 2025. 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 3:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025 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 April 3-4, 2025.
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 is now open
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year opened up on December 4, 2024 and will go until March 28, 2025.
Watch for 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/guardians 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, 2025.
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 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the following stations which you can access by clicking here.
Also, ParentSquare 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 Schooltool. (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. )
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 19- REV Theatre - Kindergarten
Thursday, March 20- REV Theatre - Grade 4
Friday, March 21- Spirit Day - Kindergarten
Friday, March 21-World Down Syndrome Day- ROCK your mismatched SOCKS
Friday, March 21- Report Card Viewing-Parent Portal at 5pm
Monday, March 31-Superintendent's Conference Day-No School for Students
