Panther Press
Paul Road Elementary School June Family Newsletter
Contact Information
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
Home Stretch
It is hard to believe we are already in the final month of the 2022-23 school year. This year was particularly special for us, being our fist year working together at Paul Road. We have enjoyed getting to know all our Panther students and their families over the last year. We certainly have learned together, laughed together and grown together, making lasting memories.
This past month was filled with exciting learning opportunities for our panthers, including taking many classes off-campus. Grades 1 and 4 were able to explore the Genesee Country Village and Museum, and grade 3 had some fun at the Strong Museum of Play! Our intermediate students had opportunities to learn about finance from some of our GC High School students through our Junior Achievement program and have been learning about fire safety through our Hazard House simulations! Our grade 5 students had a visit from their future school counselors at the middle school and visited the High School Atrium to see the aquarium! We had our final therapy dog visit of the year, and our final Band and Chorus concert was a huge success! Also, this month was our PRS Art Show which showcased the artwork of all our panthers and provided some hands-on activities allowing students to share what they have been learning with their families! Thank you to everyone who has come out to support these exciting experiences either as a participant or a volunteer!
In May we also took the time to celebrate our staff and acknowledge the hard work of our lunchroom heroes! Thank you to PRSFA for all they did to show our staff just how much they are appreciated!
Coming up in June many of our panthers will be participating in the Special Olympics. Also, everyone is invited to Panther Palooza to celebrate a successful year on Friday, June 9 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. We are excited to be partnering with the Monroe County office of Traffic Safety to provide an opportunity for families to have their car seats checked and properly installed leading into the summer break during Palooza this year. Be sure to book an appointment by emailing Jean Triest at jeantriest@monroecounty.gov if you are interested!
Lastly, a friendly reminder to please be courteous and mindful of the various needs of our Paul Road students and their families when parking for parent drop-off and pick-up. Please utilize the visitor spaces, do not block the crosswalk, and only use the handicapped spots if you have a pass. No one should be parking in the loop if they are running into the building.
Have an amazing June!
Mrs. Cutaia and Mrs. Doty
LAST CALL FOR TICKETS
The Paul Road Panthers are meeting up with the Rochester Red Wings on TONIGHT (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 Take Me Out to the Ball Game during the seventh inning stretch.
Get seats in the Paul Road section today!
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 1 - Red Wings Game at 6:30 p.m. at Frontier Field
Friday, June 2 - Special Olympics held at Spencerport HS
Wednesday, June 7 - Grade 5 Track Meet at Spartan Stadium
Thursday, June 8 - Grade 2 Field Trip to Chili Recreation
Friday, June 9 - Panther Palooza at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 13 - Grade 5 Middle School Tour
Thursday, June 15 - Senior Walk
Thursday, June 15 - Panera Fundraiser from 4-8 p.m.
Friday, June 16 - Grade 5 Field Trip to Sea Breeze
Friday, June 16 - Kindergarten Picnic at Davis Park
Monday, June 19 - Juneteenth - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, June 20 - 80s Day
Tuesday, June 20 - Career Day
Wednesday, June 21 - Grade 5 Moving-Up Ceremony, 9:30 a.m. at the GCPAC
**June 21 is a half-day, and is the last day of school for students**
Attention Grade 5 Families
- 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!
Student Shout-Out
Staff Spotlight
Mrs. Smelt and Mr. Castre are part of our custodial team at Paul Road, and work tirelessly to provide the clean and safe environment our students, families, and staff enjoy. They play an important role in making Paul Road a welcoming environment and we thank them for all of their work over the year.
Mr. Magiera bring the energy and fun to Physical Education, and works hard to build healthy habits and lifelong fitness in our panthers. Over the years he has helped organize our pumpkin run, facilitated intramurals, coached various sports, and contributed to the overall fun and memorable events hosted at Paul Road.
As a kindergarten teacher, Ms. Conley welcomes our youngest panthers and their families to school with open arms, and helps them acclimate to Paul Road School. A Golden Apple Winner, she is beloved by students and families alike, always going the extra mile to make meaningful connections and meet students' individual needs. She is a huge part of the welcoming and affirming environment students and families experience at Paul Road, as they begin their elementary careers.
Mrs. Tubbs and Mrs. Deni are two incredible second-grade teachers, who strive to nurture both the academic and social-emotional needs of our panthers each and every day. Leaders in the building, Mrs. Tubbs serves as our Science Content Area Leader, and Mrs. Deni serves as our Social Studies Content Area Leader, both helping to ensure academic excellence for all panthers across the building and working as both a resource and a mentor to other teachers. They are an integral part of the collaborative and supportive environment we have a Paul Road.
These amazing staff have put in a combined total of 158 years of service in the Gates Chili Central School District! They will each be dearly missed, however we wish them all the best with their future endeavors!
Ms. Conley & Mr. Magiera
Mrs. Smelt & Mr. Castre
Mrs. Deni & Mrs. Tubbs
PRSFA (Paul Road School & Family Association)
The next PRSFA meeting will be held in the PRS Library on Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m. All are welcome!
Our last fundraiser of the year is an easy one! Join us at Panera in Westgate Plaza for dinner on Thursday, June 15 from 4-8 p.m. and be sure to mention Paul Road School. We will receive 20% of sales.
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 provide a summer program scholarship to two lucky panthers, and provide school t-shirts to our fifth-grade students for their end of year festivities. Additionally, PRSFA will be offsetting the cost of the fifth-grade trip to Sea Breeze and purchasing lunch for all students for their trip!
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.
Additionally, follow us on social media for updates and event highlights!
Facebook: Paul Road School and Family Association (PRSFA)
Instagram: @Prsfa_gc
News from the Library
All Paul Road Library books have a small white label with a numeric code located at the bottom of the spine of the book. If you have noticed any books that have this label, please have your student return them to the library or you can return the books to the main office.
If a book is lost, we request that a replacement of the same book be purchased to take its place. If you are unable to replace the book, please contact the main office for the next steps.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Counseling Corner
Please click the link below to view this month's Counseling Team Newsletter.
Counseling Contact Information:
Cameron Scharf
Birthdays at Paul Road
- A craft or activity
- Reading with your student's class
- A book donation in your student's name for the classroom library
- Colorful pencils or markers
- Stickers, erasers, or other age-appropriate surprises
A Note from our Nurse
As we wrap up this school year, be sure to stop by the main office before summer break to pick up and medications or supplies.
Nurse Contact Information:
Health Office Phone: 585-247-2149
Fax Number: 585-340-5571
Cynthia Cole, Nurse
Jenna Mosher, Health Aide
School Nutrition and Meals
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.
Have you checked the VIRTUAL backpack?
You can find the Virtual Backpack under the For Families drop-down menu on the district website. It is linked here for your convenience.
Community Connections
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!
Also below, check out our list of available summer programs and activities!