Message from Stonehedge Elementary School Principal
Happy Friday, Stonehedge!
We have been working hard on resetting expectations this week. Students have been earning special Golden Wildcat Wows for meeting hallway and cafeteria expectations. We have been doing an extra special golden raffle each morning. It sure has been exciting to see everyone working so hard to do the right thing! Keep up the good work, Stonehedge! Check out the pictures below!
As an extra reminder, school will not be in session on Wednesday, January 29th in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Have a great weekend. Stay warm and safe!
Mrs. Simmons
1/24/25 - 4th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline
1/29/25 - Lunar New Year - No School
1/30/25 - Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Begins
1/30/25 - PTA Souper Bowl Begins (see details below)
2/1/25 - 2nd Grade Assembly - Rev Tour Presents: "The Magic Paintbrush"
2/4/25 - PTA Meeting - Founder's Day - 6:30pm - Library
2/5/25 - UPK, K, and 1st Grade "The Little Mermaid" Preview - WGHS (permission slips due 1/28/25)
Positivity Project
The P2 focus this week has been Social Intelligence. Social intelligence means understanding and caring about how other people feel. It’s about noticing when someone is happy, sad, or upset and knowing how to help or how to act in that situation. For example, if you see a friend looking lonely, you might invite them to play. Or, if someone is upset, you might give them kind words to make them feel better. Social intelligence helps us build stronger friendships and be kind to everyone around us!
PTA Meeting
The next General PTA Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30 in the Stonehedge Library. It will also include our special Founders' Day celebration. The PTA Founders' Day meeting celebrates the history of the PTA and honors the people who support our school community. It's a time to reflect, recognize, and inspire!
We hope to see you there!
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open 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.
Keep Sick Days Safe: 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.
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.
Notification Regarding Chilly Conditions
With the changing weather, children are now wearing layers of cold-weather clothing. We kindly request that you label your child's outerwear. This small effort can be a big help in reuniting lost items with their rightful owners, and you'll be grateful you took the time to do so.
Please keep in mind that our students will continue to go outside for recess. 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: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves.
Emergency Closing Information
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.)
