March- A Busy Month at Stonehedge

Enrichment Day

The PTA's annual Enrichment Day was a great success! Nearly 300 students participated in the day, taking up to two different sessions at no charge. Classes ranged from cake decorating to yoga, cartooning to sand art, science fun to Legos. Special thanks to Home Depot for donating supplies for their "Wood Hobby" class. Dozens of wonderful volunteers stepped up to make this day happen. Thanks to our course teachers, parent volunteers, custodians, and the WGMS volunteers.

Spare Change for SPCA 

Spare Change for SPCA was part of our Stonehedge Stands Up/OLWEUS bully prevention program. A group of 5th grade girls, Lets Unite, wanted to make a difference for their community. They "united" Stonehedge with the Pennies for Paws drive and collected $1011.00. We will surprise the SPCA with our donations at the K-2 Character Ed Assembly on 4/2 and again on 4/30 for the 3-5 SPCA visit!! It goes to show how a small idea can turn into a BIG way to help others...A great lesson for all of us!! Our WILDCAT paws thank the entire Stonehedge community!!!

Library Nights

 The Open Library Nights were a huge success! Students and families came and enjoyed browsing through the books and enjoying the warm beach atmosphere!

Irish Step Dancers

On Saint Patrick’s Day all students were led to the gymnasium by the sound of Mr. Cunningham’s bagpipes. Once in the gym, the Harrington School of Irish Dance put on quite a show for students and staff. Several students even had the opportunity to learn the Irish Step Dance!

Mr. Schoults has his head shaved for St. Baldrick’s 

A student in Mrs. Prosser’s class won the privilege to shave Mr. Shoults’ head to wrap-up the St. Baldrick’s donation drive. He opted to share the task with some of his classmates. Mr. Shoults was impressed by the school spirit the event created and that in just 4 days the students raised over $1200. Two girls in Mrs. Quick’s class also shaved their heads at different St. Bladrick’s events. 

Beauties and the Beast

Buddy Day

Blue and Gold unite! On March 20, the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades “buddied” up with the 2nd, 1st, and kindergarten classes for a day of collaboration and fun! Each group worked together to write letters to soldiers, the children’s hospital and a nursing home. They also spent time building communication and friendships by talking about their vacation plans and books they have recently read. 

"Sing"

The Third Grade Classes presented this year's Chorus concert, "Sing!" on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00 pm in the Stonehedge Gym. The performance featured songs that remind us that we sing for work, for play, and sometimes just to feel good. Students sang in different styles and musical forms including acapella rounds or canons. Students also displayed their talents on xylophones and percussion to accompany two of their songs. The finale of the concert, "Rockin' Robin" had everyone tapping their toes and bopin' along. 

Working Lunch

5th graders putting in extra effort with a working lunch

Reminders:

* Spring Break begins Friday, April 3 and runs through Friday, April 10. 

   Hopefully we will have lots of sunshine and be energized to finish out the school year with great success.

* Friday, April 17 - 3rd Grade School Spirit Day

* Upcoming State Assessment Dates:

          Tuesday, April 14 - Thursday, April 16 – NYS ELA Test, Grades 3-5

          Wednesday, April 22 - Friday, April 24 – NYS Math Test, Grades 3-5

Brent