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Panther Press
PRS March 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
Marching Toward Spring
Slowly but surely we are heading into spring, which means more time outside. Be sure to send students to school dressed for outdoor recess.
March is Music in our Schools Month and Women's History Month! On Monday, March 6, be sure to join us at the GCPAC for our District Band Concert. The Elementary District Band is led by our very own Mrs. Simonetti this year and will be featuring a set composed entirely by female composers! We are proud of the hard work of these students and can't wait for you to hear them play.
Looking forward to April and May, we have many exciting events and learning opportunities coming up at Paul Road. Look for more information coming soon about One School, One Book, Day of Play, the PRS Art Show, and more!
Mrs. Cutaia and Mrs. Doty
Mrs. Cutaia read "Zero the Hero" to several classes to celebrate the 100th Day of School
We celebrated the 100th Day of School!
Officer Despard read "Click, Clack, Moo" to each kindergarten class
It's time to Register for Kindergarten!
1. Email your completed registration packet to the district registrar by March 31
2. Drop off your completed registration packet at our Kindergarten Registration Event on March 14 from 4-6 p.m. at the GC Administration Building
3. Drop off your completed registration packet at the GC Administration Building anytime Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Yearbook Sale!
Paul Road School Yearbooks for the 2022-2023 school year are for sale! Orders are due on Friday, April 7.
You can order online by visiting www.inter-state.com and entering code: 72685N
Student Shout-Out
Additionally, we would like to congratulate fifth-graders Ally L. and Petyon R., who were selected to participate in All County Band!
We are so proud of all of you and your hard work!
Staff Spotlight
These two work with our panthers who are learning English as a second language, supporting them both in and out of the classroom. They work closely with families and students to ensure they have a positive experience at Paul Road and are able to access their grade-level curriculum.
In addition to working with students and families, these two help educate our staff on the many cultures that are represented at Paul Road and across the district. They create displays for our hallways celebrating various holidays and celebrations, provide facts for our morning announcements, and coordinate special experiences such as inviting families in to teach about their home cultures.
We are proud of the work they do to ensure all panthers feel welcomed and affirmed here at Paul Road!
Ms. Smith working with first-graders
Ms. Jamieson working with third-graders
Birthdays at Paul Road
- A craft or activity
- Reading with your student's class
- A book donation in your student's name for the classroom library
- Colorful pencils or markers
- Stickers, erasers, or other age-appropriate surprises
Have you checked the VIRTUAL backpack?
You can find the Virtual Backpack under the For Families drop-down menu on the district website. It is linked here for your convenience.
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
Monday, March 6 - District Band Concert at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7 - PRSFA Meeting at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8 - Grade 4 Field Trip to RPO
Friday, March 10 - Conference Day - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, March 16 - Picture Day
March 27-31 - Jump Rope for Heart
Thursday, March 30 - We Are GC Art Show at GCMS
Friday, March 31 - Day of Play
April 3 - 7 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, April 11 - PRSFA Meeting at 7 p.m. *CHANGE*
Thursday, April 13 - Grades 2-4 Field Trip to RBTL
PRSFA (Paul Road School & Family Association)
The next PRSFA meeting will be held in the PRS Library on Tuesday, March 7 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!
We have a volunteer opportunity coming up at the end of this month! Paul Road will be having a Day of Play on Friday, March 31. If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer, please sign up here. Don't forget, if you have not already done so, you need to complete the district's volunteer application online.
Look for Spring Fundraisers coming soon! We will be selling gift cards to both the Garden Factory and Delta Sonic. Perfect for Mother's Day or Father's Day! Funds raised will help support activities at this year's Panther Palooza!
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!
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
Please click the link below to view December's Counseling Team Newsletter.
Counseling Contact Information:
Cameron Scharf
News from the Library
All Paul Road Library books have a small white label with a numeric code located at the bottom of the spine of the book. If you have noticed any books that have this label, please have your student return them to the library or you can return the books to the main office.
If a book is lost, we request that a replacement of the same book be purchased to take its place. If you are unable to replace the book, please contact the main office for the next steps.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
A Note from our Nurse
It can be hard to know when to send children to school if they tell you that they do not feel well. Usually, the best place for them is in school, but there are times when keeping them home to rest or calling for an appointment with your health care provider is recommended.
Please keep your student home and/or contact your family doctor for:
- Fever greater than 100.4 (taken by mouth or tympanic)
- Vomiting and or diarrhea within the last 24 hours
- Severe sore throat along with fever and feeling ill for more than 48 hours, or after exposure to Strep throat infection (may return 24 hours after taking first dose)
- Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth OR undiagnosed rash on other body parts
- Large amounts of mucous (liquid) from their nose, with face pain or headache
- Severe ear pain or fluid coming from the ear
- Severe headache, especially with fever
If your student has a fever, it is not recommended to give them medicine like Tylenol, Advil or Motrin and send them to school because as soon as the medicine wears off, the fever may return, and you will be called to come pick up your student.
Please keep children home for 24 hours after the fever ends or they have completed 24 hours of medication if prescribed by your health care provider. If you have any questions about when or if to return to school, please contact the School Nurse Cynthia Cole.
If you find your student is frequently asking to stay home from school, if they are falling behind, appear anxious about school, or if there does not appear to be any physical illness symptoms, contact your school nurse or the school social worker to discuss your concerns.
Remind children to throw away used tissues, cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, keep their hands away from their face and fingers out of their mouth, and to wash hands often with soap and warm water, to help keep everyone healthier.
Nurse Contact Information:
Health Office Phone: 585-247-2149
Fax Number: 585-340-5571
Cynthia Cole, Nurse
Jenna Mosher, Health Aide
School Nutrition and Meals
Click the following links for information related to our school nutrition program:
- Breakfast and Lunch Menus
- My School Bucks (Meal Payment)
- Free and Reduced Meal Application
- School Nutrition Snapshot
The cost of breakfast is $2.00 and the cost of lunch is $3.20 this year. Be sure to regularly check your student's meal account balance using MySchoolBucks. We encourage all families to submit a free/reduced lunch form. Both websites are linked above.
For more information related to our school nutrition program, please visit gateschili.org/SchoolNutrition.
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Community Connections
"We Will Rock You", hosted by Gates Recreation is a free community event that blends rock painting and music! (March 4 from 2-4 p.m. at Gates Rec Center)
Earth Day event, hosted by the Gates Conservation Advisory Board and the Gates Garden Club, will feature activities and information about composting and recycling including creating artwork from recycled materials, as well as a scavenger hunt for trees at Lion's Park. (April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) See the flier below for more information.