Message from Split Rock Elementary School Principal
What a fantastic week we’ve had at "The Rock!" I want to take a moment to congratulate our students and staff on another great week of learning, collaboration, and school spirit.
This week, we celebrated Spirit Week in style! It was wonderful to see so many of our Wildcats showing their enthusiasm through:
🏈 Favorite teams and jerseys
🎨 Tie-dye creativity
😴 Cozy pajama day
💙 School spirit gear
✨ And plenty of fun accessories!
As we head into Winter Recess, I encourage everyone to take time to:
✔️ Relax and have fun
✔️ Rest up and do something for yourself
✔️ Focus on health and well-being
Just a reminder that school will be closed from Monday, February 17, through Friday, February 21. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, recharged and ready to go, on Monday, February 24!
Enjoy the break and stay warm!
BE AWESOME!
Mr. Kimpland
January "Wildcat of the Month" Winners
Congratulations to the following students! Jayna Herholtz, Scarlett Wickens, Julian Pittman, Andy Cortes, Sophia Todeschini, Mackenzie Lostumbo, Alana Gardiner, Sara Hussein, Nikol Kkhamsompkhu, Yana Moskvin, Felix Klaisle, Alison Mac, Zachary Rodgers, Eliza Ledgerwood, Scarlett Dorrity, Owen Chaplin, Jacob Federico
Miss Giannino's ADA-PEP Counselor News
Over break enjoy time as a family as much as you are able! I will be using the time to rest, relax and refresh. When students return from break I will be in all library classes K-4 teaching about Careers and College Readiness with Mrs. Nagle. Over break tell your child what you do for work or your favorite part about school when you were a student. You can also ask them what college or career path interests them most. You might be surprised by what they share!
Check out our pictures below of our Kindness Committee packing up the SOUP'er Bowl Collection items! Thank you again for your generous donations!
~Miss G
Megan Giannino
ADA-PEP School Counselor
mgiannino@westgenesee.org
(315) 487-4656
Join the West Genesee Culture Celebration on March 1, 2025
The annual West Genesee Culture Celebration is an exciting opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of the West Genesee district and the broader Camillus community. This special event highlights the many cultures that make up our community through performances and table displays by students, families, and community groups.
Last year’s event featured an array of contributions, including:
- Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
- Tearney's Martial Arts
- Folk and Irish Dancers
- Social Justice Coalition
- Displays on South Korean, Palestinian, and Bulgarian heritage
We want your culture to be part of this year’s celebration! Whether through a performance or a table display sharing your traditions, history, and heritage, we encourage as many families and groups as possible to participate.
As you will see on the flyer, this year we are asking attendees to consider donating an item to benefit one of two organizations. We are collecting children's books, playdough, fidget spinners, art supplies, and puzzles for AccessCNY's new respite center which provides support for students facing mental health crises, and granola bars, packaged fruit, and Kraft Easy Mac for West Genesee's Power Pack program which benefits students in the WGCSD PreK-12.
Thanks for your help with spreading the word about this amazing event for our community! Let’s make this celebration a true reflection of our multicultural community and foster a culture of inclusion in our schools. We look forward to celebrating with you!
For more information or to sign up, contact:
Meghan Leonardis
West Genesee High School Admin Intern
315-487-4673
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. )
Split Rock Yearbook Now on Sale!
Split Rock's yearbook is officially available for purchase! Sales will be conducted online by scanning the QR code, as well as through the order forms sent home with your child.
💰 Cost: $13
📅 Order Deadline: March 7, 2025
📚Order your today at ybpay.com
YEARBOOK ID CODE : 5105925
Yearbooks will be delivered directly to Split Rock and sent home with students once they arrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to capture and cherish the memories of the school year!
If you have any questions, please contact the Split Rock for assistance at splitrockyearbook@gmail.com.
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.
