Special Note: Spirit Wear and Cherrydale
orders are here! If you participated in
the PTA Cherrydale fundraiser, or if you ordered West Genesee Spirit Wear, please pick up your merchandise from school on
Wednesday, November 18, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
November brings us to a time when we are reminded
to extend our thanks and gratitude to all who are special in our lives. When I attended the Veterans’ Day Parade last
week, I was especially moved, feeling great pride and eternally grateful to all
who have so bravely served our country.
I would like to extend great thanks to all of our Veterans. I would also like to thank the West Genesee
High School Marching Band for their contribution in celebrating our Veterans.
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee
participants: Sophia Van Horn, Sean O'Neil, Caleb Williams, Annemarie
Myers, and Julianna Russo. After a written spelling test administered to
fourth and fifth grade students, these students were our top five spellers from
Onondaga Road. From here they went to Camillus Middle School to
participate in the district's annual Spelling Bee with other representatives
from elementary and middle schools across the district. Congratulations
once again for your great efforts!
We’ve been lucky enough to enjoy this long stretch of
warm fall weather, but we know how that can change in a moment’s notice! Be sure to talk to your child about the
importance of proper bus behavior. The
driver’s role becomes increasingly difficult when the weather takes a turn, and
students need to be aware of their role in keeping each other safe on the bus.
A time for giving…
We have several “Caring and Compassion” projects underway, and I am always
touched by the generosity of our school community. For the Thanksgiving season, we are in the
midst of our annual Salvation Army canned food drive. If you would like to make a donation, please
send your canned goods to school by November 30.
Additionally, we are excited to announce our Holiday
Giving Projects. This year we have opted
to help two different organizations. Our
primary wing (K, 1, 2) has been introduced to a Books and Band-Aids project for
a non-profit organization called Griffin’s Guardians. Students can bring in new books and fancy,
decorative Band-Aids to be donated to Golisano Children’s Hospital. Our intermediate wing (grades 3, 4, 5) has
“adopted” a family of six. After reading
The Mitten Tree, then plucking a
mitten from our tree in the front lobby, students can help make another
family’s wishes come true. If you are
interested in either of these giving projects, please see the details on flyers
that are coming home with your children and give what you can. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated
and help to make others happy during the holiday season. Thank you!
Dates to Remember
November 18 – Cherrydale Fundraiser Merchandise Pick-up, 5:00-7:00
November 18 – Bus Safety Drills at School
November 18 – Board of Education Meeting at WGHS, 7:00
November 23 – Half-day Dismissal at 11:30 for Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 24 – Half-day Dismissal at 11:30 for Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 25-27 – School Closed for Thanksgiving Recess
November 18 – Cherrydale Fundraiser Merchandise Pick-up, 5:00-7:00
November 18 – Bus Safety Drills at School
November 18 – Board of Education Meeting at WGHS, 7:00
November 23 – Half-day Dismissal at 11:30 for Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 24 – Half-day Dismissal at 11:30 for Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 25-27 – School Closed for Thanksgiving Recess
