Message from Split Rock Elementary School Principal
What a fantastic week it has been at Split Rock!
Let’s start by celebrating last Friday’s incredible St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser. Thanks to the generosity and support of our Wildcats, we raised an amazing $2,473.20 to help fund research for childhood cancer. This event has grown over the years, and to make it even more special, we were thrilled to welcome the Francis Academy of Irish Dance and members of the Syracuse Scottish Pipe Band to showcase their talents and culture. It was a wonderful afternoon, and we appreciate everyone who contributed to this great cause!
This week, we also had the REV Theatre Co. visit several grade levels, bringing their creativity and theatrical expertise into our classrooms. Our students had the opportunity to engage with live storytelling and performance, which is always a highlight at Split Rock.
A quick reminder to all parents and guardians that report cards will be available to view on SchoolTool starting at 5:00 PM tonight. Please take a moment to check in on your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work.
We are looking forward to seeing many of our Wildcats at Rockin’ Saturday tomorrow at “The Rock!” This is always an exciting event, and we can’t wait for another fun-filled morning together.
Have a great weekend!
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 it is still very chilly outdoors! Please make sure to send your child to school in appropriate attire: jackets, hats, gloves, boots and sneakers to change into. 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.
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
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.
SEPTSA Fish Fry
WG SEPTSA is gearing up for the 2025 Fairmount Fish Fry
The WG SEPTSA is honored to be chosen by the Fairmount Fire Department to provide volunteers for their fish fry every Friday through April 18th. They are asking for help from the community to sign up to volunteer. Thank you so much for your support! Volunteers will primarily be responsible for dishes, traffic, and clean up. Please contact SEPTSA at wgseptsa18@gmail.com or see the flyer below.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration
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.)
Upcoming Events
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
Saturday, March 22- ROCK'in Saturday 9:00 am -11:30 am
Monday, March 31-Superintendent's Conference Day-No School for Students
