Message from Split Rock Elementary School Principal
What an exciting week we’ve had at Split Rock!
A huge thank you to our PTO for sponsoring our assembly and bringing in Downbeat Percussion! Their performance was engaging, exciting, and an incredible experience for our Wildcats. A big thank you to Downbeat Percussion for making it so special. Our students had a blast! Oh, and of course, getting slimed was definitely a memorable moment!
Another thank you to Officer Brand, who visited each grade level on Tuesday for C.O.D.E. presentations. She does a phenomenal job with this initiative, and we truly appreciate her time and dedication to our students.
On Wednesday, our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students got a sneak peek of the high school musical Disney’s The Little Mermaid. What a fantastic experience! The students were captivated by the performance, and it was so well received.
Looking ahead, if you have a Kindergarten student starting in the fall, please see the information below about registration. Our Kindergarten team and I are already planning Readiness Night and Kindergarten Screening, and we want to ensure you’re in the loop on all the upcoming details!
Lastly, we know illness has been going around, so as we head into the weekend, please take time to rest and stay healthy. We want to see everyone back in action on Monday as we finish strong leading up to Winter Recess!
BE AWESOME!
Mr. Kimpland
Miss Giannino's ADA-PEP Counselor News
Thank you for all of your donations for our "SOUP"er Bowl Food Drive. The Split Rock Grade 4 Kindness Committee organized all donations. We were able to donate the food right back to families and students in our very own school district due to the Power Pack Program. Power Packs are a small snack/easy to make food bags for students to have over the weekend. If your family is interested in power packs for your child/children please reach out to me directly!
It looks like Split Rock is rooting for the EAGLES to win the SUPERBOWL!🦅🏈
LET’S SEE IF “THE ROCK” GETS THE WINNING PREDICTION CORRECT!!
All donations benefit the West Genesee Power Pack Program. Thank you again!
Megan Giannino
ADA-PEP School Counselor
mgiannino@westgenesee.org
(315) 487-4656
Cold Weather/ Outerwear
The cooler weather is upon us! Please keep in mind that our students will continue to go outside for recess daily. If the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, recess can take place outside. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors. Students should always have appropriate clothing for the weather each day: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves.
**Also, please remember to LABEL your child's cold-weather clothing. You will be so glad you did!
Nurse's News
When to Keep Your Child Home from School:
As the colder weather sets in, it often brings with it an increase in seasonal illnesses. To help keep all students and staff healthy, we ask families to monitor for certain symptoms before sending children to school. We know illness has been going around, so as we head into the weekend, please take time to rest and stay healthy.
If your child displays any of the following, please keep them home:
- Fever of 100 degrees or higher in the past 24 hours
- Vomiting or Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
- Strep Throat. Your child should be on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school
- Bad cold with congestion or bad cough, especially if it has kept your child awake at night; and/or the cough is continuous and consistent throughout the day.
- Pink eye. Your child should be on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
If your child becomes ill at school and the nurse and/or teacher feel your child is too sick to benefit from school and is contagious to classmates and staff, you will be called to pick up your child.
Please continue to make sure to send your child to school in appropriate attire: jackets, hats, gloves, boots and sneakers to change into.
Attendance/Absence: ParentSquare will send a notification mid morning if your child is absent that you will be able to reply with a reason, you must wait for that notification to come through. If you do wish to let us know prior, feel free to send me a message on ParentSquare. Click here for additional info regarding reporting attendance.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me anytime with any concerns.
Brendan Hind, RN
(315)487-4658
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.
