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Panther Press
PRS August Family Newsletter
Contact Information
Main Office & Attendance: (585) 247-2144
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
A Note from Mrs. Cutaia
My name is Andraya Cutaia, and I am the new principal at Paul Road Elementary School. I am looking forward to working with you and your students this year. A letter introducing myself was mailed home in July. It is linked here for your convenience. Below are a few pictures of my family! My husband, Mike, is a high school teacher in Victor. Together, we have a six-year-old son, Angelo, and a six-month-old daughter, Izzy. We also have a Yorkie named Marco!
Communication between the school and home is important to your child's overall success in school. This monthly newsletter, the Panther Press, is one avenue in which I plan to keep families in the know this year. You can expect to receive it around the first week of each month. In it you will find important information about the school and district including any announcements and upcoming events.
I hope you enjoy the last few weeks of summer with your students!
Mrs. Cutaia
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m. - Kindergarten Bus Orientation
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Popsicles with the Principal and Supply Drop-off
All families are welcome to stop by to meet Mrs. Cutaia and Mrs. Doty, drop off their school supplies, and enjoy a popsicle! Learn more at this link.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Kindergarten Orientation
Tuesday, Sept. 6 - First Day of School
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6-7 p.m. - Meet the Teacher Night: Grades K, 2, and 5
Thursday, Sept. 22, 6-7 p.m. - Meet the Teacher Night: Grades 1, 3, and 4
Thursday, Oct. 6 - Splatters event
More information coming soon!
Staff Spotlight
PRSFA (Paul Road School & Family Association)
The first PRSFA sponsored event of the year will be a Splatters paint night on October 6th. The first fundraiser will be Leo's pies just in time for Thanksgiving. Look for more information on these events soon!
Please remember, PRSFA is only as strong as its member participation. In order to continue to benefit from this organization, we must find ways to contribute. Please consider volunteering your time or participating in fundraising efforts this year! Helping out with just one event or attending just a few meetings can make a difference. Currently we are in need of a Vice President, Volunteer Coordinator, and more general membership. The first meeting of the year will be held in the PRS Library on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. All are welcome! If you are interested in joining please complete this VERY BRIEF form and someone will reach out to you with more information!
One 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!
If you think you may be interested in volunteering or chaperoning a field trip this year, you must be BOE approved first. Fill out an application 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
Counseling Corner
Counseling Contact Information:
Cameron Scharf
A Note from our Nurse
Additionally, remember that ALL prescription or over the counter medication (daily or as needed), must be distributed to students through the nurse and be accompanied by a doctor's order.
If your child has asthma, please have a doctor's note, and bring an inhaler to school.
If your child has allergies (food, bee sting, etc.), please have a doctor's note and bring medication (EpiPen/Benadryl) to school.
Nurse Contact Information:
Health Office Phone: 585-247-2149
Fax Number: 585-340-5571
Cynthia Cole, Nurse
Jenna Mosher, Health Aide
School Nutrition
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- My School Bucks (Meal Payment)
- Free and Reduced Meal Application
- School Nutrition Snapshot
We encourage all families to complete a Free and Reduced Meal Application. Both online and paper applications are accepted. Please keep in mind that meals will not be free for all students this year, as they have been throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information related to our school nutrition program, please visit gateschili.org/SchoolNutrition.