A very busy last few weeks of school!

Third Grade Field Trip to the Zoo

A great time was had by all the 3rd graders at the zoo. It was great to see all the animals and enjoy the day with classmates.

Third Grade Picnic

Fourth Grades visited the Erie Canal

Our fourth graders made a trip to the Camillus Erie Canal this year. This event has replaced our Colonial Days Event. The students heard about the history of the canal and even got a boat ride!

Water Carnival Fun 

Wet and wild fun was the goal of the water carnival! This is always a favorite activity here at Stonehedge.

Technology and Coding Day

On Monday, June 8th 5th grade students in Mr. Perkins class had Katie Regan as a special guest for the afternoon. Mrs. Regan taught the students about computer coding through the use of Lego We Do kits, Makey Makey kits, and MIT's scratch coding program. Students also spent time testing their coding skills with a game called Code Combat. The students learned a great deal about computer coding and how it works with electronic devices. Several students made their own game controllers/keyboards using the Makey Makey kits.

Stonehedge Stands Up

Congratulations to our students who were recognized in our Stonehedge Stands Up program throughout the year. We are proud of the good deeds all of our students do each and every day!

Our Upstanders for 2014 - 2015

And finally... Fifth Grade Graduation!

Congratulations to all our Fifth Graders!

This is a special group of students. We have no doubt that they will have many successes at West Genesee Middle School and throughout their lives. We wish them all the best and we will miss each and every one!

There are only seventy-six days until school re-opens and I can hardly wait!

We have had a wonderful year and I want to thank all of our Stonehedge children for being great students and wonderful citizens of our school.  A very special thanks goes to our PTA and the amazing faculty and staff at Stonehedge.  I also want to thank all of our parents for the support that you give our school.  You have made the Stonehedge community a wonderful place to raise children. 

Thank you again and enjoy the summer.

Brent

June

Stonehedge Elementary School Will be Even COOLER Soon

When parents and visitors come to our school they likely notice construction trailers, trucks, lifts, and notices posted on our doors. Most families probably already know that Stonehedge Elementary School will have air conditioning installed as part of our capital project. Our contractors have been working early mornings and evenings after students have left to get as much pre-construction work as possible done. When our students and teachers leave for summer vacation, the construction will really heat-up as ceilings come down to install air conditioning ducts and then everything is put back in place so that our summer cleaning crews can make every room look shiny and new. When the children return in September, our classrooms will be clean, temperature controlled, and, as always, a great learning environment. Some of the old building materials that will be removed contain asbestos. This material will not be disturbed until after students and faculty are out of the building for the summer. The permit begin date of June 15th is to allow the workers to begin sealing off  the work areas in preparation for removal. This work will happen in our basement and not during school hours. Although the construction will create some inconveniences for our faculty, the long term benefits for our students are sure to be well worth the trouble.

Stonehedge basement

Gold parking lot

A lift ready to go

The Duck Race to End Racism  

                                                                   

Third grade students and teachers took part in The Duck Race to End Racism this past Saturday. This annual event brings together all parts of the community for an afternoon of fun for everyone. Thousands of floating rubber ducks raced down a portion of Onondaga Creek near the Syracuse Inner Harbor.  In addition to the main attraction of the race, the day included entertainment and activities for children and families. Congratulations go out to Mrs. LoBello’s class who placed 2nd in the Third Grade heat.

Chase Corporate Challenge Run/Walk

Stonehedge Elementary School’s third grade teaching team joined other West Genesee School District staff members gathered at Onondaga Lake Park to take part in the Chase Corporate Challenge Run/Walk. This was the tenth year that West Genesee has been involved in this great event. We are proud of the strides our faculty takes to build a strong community inside and outside of our school.

Third grade Corporate Challenge team

Bottle And Can Drive

The Stonehedge Elementary School Student Council asks that you donate bottles and cans in support of the families and children at Golisano Children's Hospital. Please drop your bottles and cans off at Central City Redemption Center on Chapel Drive in Fairmount by Monday, June 15. Ask them to credit the Stonehedge Elementary Student Council account.

Fifth Grade Graduation    

        

The Annual Stonehedge Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at West Genesee Middle School.

We ask that the children wear appropriate clothing on that day – for the boys, a shirt with a collar and slacks or jeans, and for the girls, either a dress or dress pant.  If the weather is warm and/or humid, nice shorts are acceptable.

We look forward to seeing you on June 22nd.

Tuesday, June 23 is a half day for Elementary students; dismissal at 11:30 AM.

Wednesday, June 24 is the last day of school for students; dismissal at 11:30 AM.

Brent