Marching Along!!!





Daylight Savings Time

I don’t know about you, but I am loving the extra hour of daylight at the end of the day. My body clock is still adjusting however to the shifting of the hour.  We notice this in our students as well, but I am happy to report that as of today they seem to be adjusting to the point where their energy for the day is up and running!

A Couple of Items for Info

• If you know of anyone who did not get to register his/her kindergartner, please tell them we are still “open for business” between 9:30 and 2:30 each school day.  If they need information on what to bring, they should still call the office at 487-4653.
• Just a reminder that the 5^th grade class will be serving breakfast at Applebee’s on Sunday March 24 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. to raise money for their end-of-the-year activities.  Tickets are $5.00 each if purchased ahead and $6.00 at the door.
• Thanks to the “many hands” that made the recent Team Marissa event a success this past Sunday. Approximately 375 people attended.  What a wonderful community we have at West Genesee!
• Did you know that the PTA School Store is still open to students on a few Fridays per month when the Art Room is available?  On these days students are allowed to visit the “store” after they finish their lunches to purchases fun pencils, erasers and other items.  Items are priced quite low so a dollar or two is plenty to send with your child if you choose to have them go. The next date for the store is Friday, March 22. 

New York State Testing

The ELA’s and Math Tests will be administered in April as follows:

-NYS English Language Arts Assessment: Tuesday through Thursday April 16-18 and the

-NYS Math Assessment: Wednesday through Friday April 24-26

Children have worked hard with their teachers throughout the year to master the concepts and skills that will be assessed.  One of the most important ways to help your child prepare is to ensure an extra good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast and positive words of confidence as you send him/her to school for these tasks.  Also, please avoid appointments or any other  events that would cause your child to be absent on these days.

Here’s What’s Been Happening at School…

As promised here are some more pictures of the many events and learning opportunities our students have enjoyed over the past month or so.  Looking forward to many more to come!

Enrichment Day!

Wood Working



Bag Making





Sports Card Collecting



Pillow Making



Fun in the Gym



Karate



Irish Step Dancing



School Events this Past Month



First Graders present on the topic of
Patience and Acceptance



Fourth Grade Teachers enlighten parents
about the "New Math"



Mr. Fuller reads to the school on the topic of
Honesty and Trust

 

First Grade Students perform a Reader's Theater
selection for classmates

Team Marissa Community Event



Caitlin Barry



Erin Byrnes



Dance Mania!



Musical Chairs