Message from Split Rock Elementary School Principal
What a wonderful week we've had! We were thrilled to welcome author, advocate, and kindness ambassador Mr. Stanley Tucker for a visit. Engaging doesn't even begin to describe the experience! Our students participated in an inspiring school-wide assembly and enjoyed individual grade-level sessions throughout the day. Mr. Tucker shared a powerful message with our Wildcats about the importance of kindness and making a positive difference. See our pictures below!
I’d also like to congratulate our September “Wildcats of the Month” award winners! Your dedication and hard work have truly shined through this month. In addition, a special shout-out to Mrs. Reynolds’, Mrs. Lockwood’s, and Mrs. Binn’s classes for winning the “Pack Awards” for September. Your Positive Action and Wildcat Spirit (P.A.W.S.) are commendable—keep up the amazing work!
Looking ahead, we still have a few more safety drills to complete next week. We appreciate your continued support in helping us maintain a safe environment for our students.
I hope everyone has a restful weekend, and we look forward to coming back next week ready to go!
BE AWESOME!
Mr. Kimpland
Wildcat P.A.W.S.
Positive Action and Wildcat Spirit
Purpose
Encourage and reward positive behavior and action among students, fostering a supportive and respectful school environment that aligns with our “Wildcat Way!”
Be Present
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Classroom Awards
“Pack Awards”
- Golden Broom (classroom cleanliness)
- Golden Tray (classroom behavior in the cafeteria)
- Golden Whistle (classroom recess behavior)
Individual Awards
“Wildcats of the Month”
Recognizes and celebrates students who consistently act as great role models while demonstrating outstanding effort and hard work.
West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council is Hosting a Coat Drive!
The West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council is holding a Winter Coat Drive now through October 31 to benefit West Genesee families in need. Donations of winter wear can be brought to the school and placed in the designated blue donation bins. Your support is greatly appreciated.
On November 2, there will be a "shopping" event for West Genesee families who need winter gear.
Miss Giannino's ADA-PEP Counselor News
Split Rock Families,
Another great week of getting to know your children at "The Rock". Here are a few updates I would love to share.
- Over the next few weeks I will be visiting our kindergarten classrooms for social emotional learning lessons. Students will learn about my role as a school counselor, identifying feelings/emotions and learning new coping skills.
- Any students new to Split Rock will join me for a weekly lunch group starting next week. This group helps new students feel welcomed and learn about Split Rock.
- Split Rock offers weekend Power Pack bags. These bags are filled with small snacks and easy meals such as mac and cheese for kids. If you are interested in receiving a weekend power pack for your child please contact me.
Please feel free to call or email me anytime with questions, concerns, or with any information you think I should know about your child. Another great way to contact me is through ParentSquare.
~Miss G
School Counselor
mgiannino@westgenesee.org
(315) 487-4656
ParentSquare Attendance Absence Submission
You can submit your child’s absence reason through ParentSquare. You must wait for a notification from ParentSquare (via text, app notification or email) confirming your child’s absence before providing the reason.
You have until the end of the school day to submit the reason via ParentSquare. If you miss this deadline, please contact the school directly or send a note with your child.
From the Website:
Click “Send Note to School”
Enter the reason for the absence
Click submit to send it directly to your school’s attendance office
ParentSquare Tip: How to Access SchoolTool from ParentSquare
TIP: Did you know? You can access SchoolTool from ParentSquare from:
*’More’
*’District website’
*then select ‘SchoolTool’ from the website homepage (you can do that from your phone or a computer!)
FYI…This tip is also posted to ParentSquare in the feed area of all schools! Check it out!
ParentSquare Tip: Overview of Notifications
Users can fine-tune their notification settings for posts for each school and district. For General Announcements, you can select Digest, Instant, or choose to turn off notifications altogether (excluding emergency alerts and notices.) You can choose to receive email, text, and/or app notifications.
Click here for the article with the full Tip information on Overview of Notifications.
Breakfast and Lunch
- Chips $1.00
- Cookie $1.25
- Ice Cream $1.50
- Rice Krispie Treat $1.25
- Fruit Roll Up $1.00
- Milk $.75
For any and all information pertaining to breakfast and/or lunch, including the process of MySchoolBucks please visit the district's food service website!
Grade 4 Robotics Club
Mr. Donaldson, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Ritch will be hosting the Grade 4 Robotics Club. It will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45 pm in the Split Rock Library. Students can pick one 5-week session to participate in, held once a week after school. They will work together to complete "challenges" which are fun, hands-on activities that help them perceive coding and engineering in a fun and positive way! Register your student in one of the following sessions:
- Session 1-October 16- November 20
- Session 2- January 22-March 12
- Session 3- March 26- May 7
*Limit of 12 Students per session* * Registration Closes on October 8*
Fall Dance and Dance- A - Thon
The Fall dance/dance-a-thon is upon us. We ask everyone whose child/ren plans to attend the dance, to sign them up on Member Hub with the QR code. You will also receive a flyer shortly that will be sent home with your child. Sign up is completely free. We ask that you sign up your child/ren so that we have an accurate count of attendees and can order enough pizza for everyone. Pizza and drinks are free! If you need a gluten free pizza option, please email the PTO at wgsrpto@westgenesee.org.
If you want to donate for the fundraiser, there are two places on the site to do so. One is a general donation, and the other is a "per dance" donation. Once you sign up your child/children you will be able to search their name under either donation spot and donate in their name. Participation in the fundraiser is completely optional. If we raise $5000 we will be able to slime Mr. Kimpland.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at any time and we would be happy to help.
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.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 10 -PTO Meeting 6:00 pm- Split Rock Library
Monday, October 7-18 P.A.R.P. Pick A Reading Partner
Monday, October 14-Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 16- BOE Meeting 6pm- Split Rock Cafeteria
Thursday, October 17- Book Fair Family Night, 6:00-7:30 pm- Split Rock Art Room
Thursday, October 17- Friday, October 18- Scholastic Book Fair in School
Friday, October 18- Spirit Day- Recognizing Grade 4
Wednesday, October 23- Trunk or Treat 5:00-7:00 pm WGHS
Friday, October 25- Fall Dance- 5:30-7:00 pm
