Season’s Greetings,
With the holiday season upon us, I hope that you are able to balance all of the demands on your time and energy. Stonehedge has been buzzing with activities. Our PTA and faculty have implemented and sponsored many events for our school community.
Math Nights: The three Family Math Nights, which included dinner for the family, were very well attended. We had over 125 participants each evening. I owe a gigantic debt of gratitude to our PTA, teachers, food service, and mostly our students and parents for making all three nights a smashing success. We were fortunate to have a few students from West Genesee Middle & High School volunteer their time to help at our math nights as well. We hope to work with students from our high school more in the coming months.
Book Fair: We also greatly appreciate your support of the PTA sponsored book fair! You may be able to purchase books at a more convenient time or at a slightly lower cost than at our book fair, but when you support the book fair, you are supporting our children. Thank you.
Stonehedge Stands Up: Our Shared Decision Committee has adopted a slogan of Stonehedge Stands Up, to enhance our Olweus Anti-Bullying program. Thanks to our PTA, we were able to purchase wristbands for all of our students as a sign of our commitment and unity against bullying. More information about our anti-bullying efforts will be coming home after the holidays.
Cookies for Samaritan Center: Our fifth grade students took time to bake over 2,000 cookies for the Samaritan Center. They didn’t stray from their studies while working to help others; they used their reading, math, problem solving and cooperation skills to get the job done. Thanks to our parent volunteers and PTA for providing the support and funding that we needed to make this worthwhile act of giving happen. To view a brief video of this event click here.
Winter Concert: Earlier this week, our students enjoyed the 4th and 5th grade Winter Concert. Students heard selections from the orchestra conducted by Mrs. Cheney and the 4th and 5th grade chorus directed by Mrs. DeMartini. The performance was spectacular! Some parents and grandparents joined us for the concert during the day and we had a nice turnout at the evening performance, which took place at the high school on Monday night. If you missed the concert, or would just like to see it again, it can be viewed at
Math Nights: The three Family Math Nights, which included dinner for the family, were very well attended. We had over 125 participants each evening. I owe a gigantic debt of gratitude to our PTA, teachers, food service, and mostly our students and parents for making all three nights a smashing success. We were fortunate to have a few students from West Genesee Middle & High School volunteer their time to help at our math nights as well. We hope to work with students from our high school more in the coming months.
Book Fair: We also greatly appreciate your support of the PTA sponsored book fair! You may be able to purchase books at a more convenient time or at a slightly lower cost than at our book fair, but when you support the book fair, you are supporting our children. Thank you.
Cookies for Samaritan Center: Our fifth grade students took time to bake over 2,000 cookies for the Samaritan Center. They didn’t stray from their studies while working to help others; they used their reading, math, problem solving and cooperation skills to get the job done. Thanks to our parent volunteers and PTA for providing the support and funding that we needed to make this worthwhile act of giving happen. To view a brief video of this event click here.
http://livesportsvideo.com/. You can register via the Fine Arts link on our district web page.
Well-Being of Students: The well-being of our students is always our first priority. Although it has been unseasonably warm, it is a good time to remind everyone to make sure that the children wear appropriate winter apparel to school. There are times in the day, such as recess and dismissal, when students will be out in the weather.
We know that one of the most important ways in which we can help our children do better in their classrooms is to ensure they have the nutrition necessary for the healthy growth of their minds and bodies. West Genesee Food Service provides breakfast and lunch in our school every day. We encourage all students to take advantage of our food service program. We are aware that colder weather brings higher heating bills and other expenses that can put a real strain on family budgets. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals. To qualify, you need to fill out an application. A free and reduced price school meals application can be down loaded from our district web-site or we will be happy to send one to you.
Drop Off: If your children walk to school or are dropped off, please do not have them here before 9:00 a.m. If a child arrives early, there is no supervision available outdoors or inside before school, unless they are enrolled in BASCOL. Please adhere to building rules and dismissal procedures. If there are any transportation/dismissal changes we must have them in writing.
On behalf of Stonehedge Elementary, I want to thank you for supporting our school and for supporting your child’s learning at home. The time you take to read with your child, to review math facts, and to stay on top of daily assignments and long-term projects is huge! Know that your hard work and commitment will have positive results.
With wishes for a joy filled break and holiday.
Brent Suddaby,
Principal Stonehedge Gold
Well-Being of Students: The well-being of our students is always our first priority. Although it has been unseasonably warm, it is a good time to remind everyone to make sure that the children wear appropriate winter apparel to school. There are times in the day, such as recess and dismissal, when students will be out in the weather.
We know that one of the most important ways in which we can help our children do better in their classrooms is to ensure they have the nutrition necessary for the healthy growth of their minds and bodies. West Genesee Food Service provides breakfast and lunch in our school every day. We encourage all students to take advantage of our food service program. We are aware that colder weather brings higher heating bills and other expenses that can put a real strain on family budgets. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals. To qualify, you need to fill out an application. A free and reduced price school meals application can be down loaded from our district web-site or we will be happy to send one to you.
Drop Off: If your children walk to school or are dropped off, please do not have them here before 9:00 a.m. If a child arrives early, there is no supervision available outdoors or inside before school, unless they are enrolled in BASCOL. Please adhere to building rules and dismissal procedures. If there are any transportation/dismissal changes we must have them in writing.
On behalf of Stonehedge Elementary, I want to thank you for supporting our school and for supporting your child’s learning at home. The time you take to read with your child, to review math facts, and to stay on top of daily assignments and long-term projects is huge! Know that your hard work and commitment will have positive results.
With wishes for a joy filled break and holiday.
Brent Suddaby,
Principal Stonehedge Gold
