Stonehedge News

Greetings Stonehedge Families

In like a lion, eh? I should say! We have had a very exciting week in Stonehedge. If you have a first grader, ask them about their trip to Hospital Land. Tomorrow is our PTA Enrichment Day and we are looking forward to seeing those who have registered engage in extracurricular activities. Have a great weekend!

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Amanda

Stonehedge Main Office

phone: 315-487-4633

fax: 315-487-4699

email: stonehedgeoffice@westgenesee.org

Stonehedge Health Office

phone: 315-487-4636

fax: 315-487-4599

3/8/25 - PTA Enrichment Day - 9:00am - 12:00pm

3/9/25 - Daylight Savings - Spring Ahead 1 Hour

3/10/25 - UPK Registration Begins (details below)

3/10/25 - 3/14/25 - One School One Book

3/11/25 - 4th Grade Book Club - 8:00am

3/12/25 - Mr. Mercado's Head is Shaved to Benefit St. Baldrick's

3/12/25 - Wellness Wednesday

3/12/25 - Open Library Night - 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Stonehedge Library

3/12/25-3/13/25 - PTA Book Fair - 4:00pm - 7:00 pm - Blue Gym

3/14/25 - Stonehedge *Gold Chorus Performance Night at the Syracuse Crunch (arrival to War Memorial Montgomery St. entrance 6:00 - 6:15pm)

*students who have the following teachers: Gesser, Gucciardi, Duffy, Szatkowski

3/18/25 - BOE Meeting - 6:00pm - WGIS - Library

3/22/25 - Stonehedge *Blue Chorus Performance Night at the Syracuse Crunch (arrival to War Memorial Montgomery St. entrance 6:00 - 6:15pm)

*students who have the following teachers: Fisselbrand, Stathis, Storms

3/31/25 - No School - Superintendent's Conference Day

Attention Parents/Guardians of 4th Grade Band Students:

This is a reminder to please ensure your students are not left unattended. Door 1 will be open, and staff will be available starting at 8 AM. Thank you for your cooperation!

The P2 focus this week was Love of Learning.

You love to learn about new things on your own or in school. A love of learning helps you experience new things, make discoveries, and better understand the world around you.

One School One Book

March has arrived, which means it’s time for PARP Month and our beloved One School, One Book tradition at Stonehedge! Once again, our incredible StONEhedge PTA has generously provided a copy of this year’s selected book, The World According To Humphrey by Betty Birney, for every family to keep.

Book Distribution & Reading Schedule

Books were sent home with "youngest and only" students, so look in your child's backpack. Each book comes with a PTA flier and a special bookmark outlining the reading schedule. This year’s book features five nights of reading, making it an easy and exciting way to bring families together.

Fun Extras: Trivia & Prizes!

To make things even more engaging, we’ll have daily trivia questions based on the reading! Winners will be drawn from correct entries.

Exciting PARP Events

In addition to One School, One Book, we have some special events lined up for PARP Month:

• Open Library Nights – March 12th & March 26th at 6:30 PM
• Author Visit from Nonfiction Writer Alicia Klepeis – March 19th (Note: She is not the author of our OSOB book, but we’re excited to welcome her!)

Happy reading, Stonehedge!

Stonehedge 4th Grade Robotics Club still has spots available for their spring session. The spring session will meet Mondays after school from 3:30 to 4:45 pm, running from 3/24/25 to 5/12/25. If your 4th grader is interested, please fill out this Google Form or contact Emma Flaherty at eflaherty@westgenesee.org, or Hannah Humphrey at hhumphrey@westgenesee.org.

Please note: Students who participated in the previous sessions are not eligible.

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 will open 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 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.

To access the most updated health requirements click here.

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.

Witty Wicks Fundraiser!

• On Tuesday, March 4, Red Robin is generously giving 20% of your purchase back to the Stonehedge PTA, so you can enjoy a great meal while supporting our school.
• March 1 - March 22, stop by Witty Wicks for our candle fundraiser (or scan the QR Code) for the perfect scent to light up your home—another way to give back! If you are shopping in the store, please be sure to mention the fundraiser!

PTA Meeting

The next PTA meeting is Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30pm in the Stonehedge Library.

Stonehedge Yearbook Now on Sale!

The Stonehedge yearbook is officially available for purchase! This year, all sales will be conducted online, making it quick and easy to secure your copy.

📚 Cost: $17
📅 Order Deadline: May 1, 2025

Yearbooks will be delivered directly to Stonehedge 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 Stonehedge PTA for assistance stonehedgepta@gmail.com.

Actors from the Rev Tour visited Stonehedge 3rd and 4th grade students to talk about careers in the arts and led students in fun warm-up activities for acting.

Mrs. Ratcliff read her favorite book, 'The Day the Crayons Quit' by Drew Daywalt, to Mrs. Elliott's UPK class..

A few of our first-grade classrooms went to Hospital Land where they got a hands on experience of what it's like to work in health care. The visits were educational and fun, as students took on different roles in a hospital setting. The rest of our first graders will go going over the next few weeks.

Students love to help sort and deliver mail.

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.)

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.

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.