March News

Student Council

At Wednesday’s Student Council meeting, representatives shared the student perspective on switching classes for Math, ELA and Content-Area in fifth grade. One student suggested (tongue in cheek) that we should structure the school day more like a day at Disney World. After that, the students weighed in on how their school day flows and identified what they liked and disliked about their day. All of the students could point to ways that the current structure helps them to learn. They also provided insights such as, when they switch classes more often, they are able to make more friends; on the other hand, switching less allows them to get to know their classmates and homeroom teacher better. I was pleasantly impressed by how focused on learning the students’ conversation was and how well they expressed their thoughts.  

Pennies4Paws

One of Stonehedge's fifth grade clubs, called Let's Unite, part of our “Stonehedge Stands Up” community, is sponsoring a drive for our local animal shelter.  We hope you will join us in helping our students see what a difference we can make when we work together and help care for others. Students are asked to bring in spare change now through March 13 and donate to the SPCA. Collection jars are in classrooms. 

PTA Events

 Enrichment  

A 2014 Enrichment class

 This Saturday is the big day! Enrichment Day is an exciting, fun-filled day for our students. I would like to thank the PTA for their hard work arranging vendors, scheduling students, and volunteers, and making sure the day goes off without a hitch.

Gertrude Hawk candy pickup  

Our PTA Fundraiser was a great success again this year. Thank you to our PTA volunteers for all of their time and hard work and thank you to everyone who supported us with your purchases. Your candy can be picked at school on Thursday, March 12 from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Gold Lobby. 

One Fond-Fare-Well and Two Welcomes

Mrs. Magoulas

Mrs. Farella

Gloria Francisco has left us to begin her new position as the secretary in the West Genesee Athletic Office. This is a position that she has wanted and we all wish Gloria the best of luck as she begins her next new “adventure”.

I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce our two new secretaries, Lynn Magoulas (Gold Office) and Larraine Farella (Blue Office). Lynn and Larraine will both be working in the mornings beginning today, March 5^th. Please stop by the Gold and Blue offices to extend a warm welcome to Lynn and Larraine.

Important Dates to Remember

Open Library Night - Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. "Bring your Whole Family to the Library Night"

Half Day of School for Students - Friday, March 20 Student Dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Open Library Night - Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. "Library Beach Party"

Brent