"Fall in Love with Reading Together" during October with PARP
Fall in Love with
Reading Together is our theme for PARP this year and evidence of reading
together can be seen throughout the building. Guest Readers have shared their
favorite stories with Stonehedge children emphasizing the importance of
developing a love of reading.
We thank Dr. Brown, Mr. Paczkowski, and many others who have contributed to our PARP program. PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) is a PTA program that asks parents to make a commitment to read with their children at least 15 minutes daily.(Pictured above, Dr. Brown reads to students during his visit Mrs. Bailey's second grade classroom.He was one of many individuals who were invited to serve as a guest reader during the month of October.)
Reading at home with your child is the number one
predictor of later reading success. Please be sure to reference the PARP
calendar (available here) so your family can share in the exciting events planned throughout the
month. Families read together during a well-attended library night held this week, as pictured at right.
Students were eager to discover where the leaf they created ended up in the colorful display set up in each lobby.
Middle school students were guest readers in Mrs. Malbone's kindergarten class.
We thank Dr. Brown, Mr. Paczkowski, and many others who have contributed to our PARP program. PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) is a PTA program that asks parents to make a commitment to read with their children at least 15 minutes daily.(Pictured above, Dr. Brown reads to students during his visit Mrs. Bailey's second grade classroom.He was one of many individuals who were invited to serve as a guest reader during the month of October.)
Students were eager to discover where the leaf they created ended up in the colorful display set up in each lobby.
Middle school students were guest readers in Mrs. Malbone's kindergarten class.
iPads Arrive in Kindergarten Classrooms
To support our full day kindergarten program, teachers are welcoming iPads into their classrooms. Pictured at right students are learning how to use them and making great use of several different educational apps.(Kindergarten students work with their teacher Mrs. Leondaris (left) and SYSOP Nori Gartner-Baca (right) on the new iPads. 
Our Character Education Kick-off assembly is always something special and this year was no different! Mr. Keith Munslow, a storyteller, artist, and musician performed for all students last week. It was a highly interactive performance enjoyed by all. Thank you to Mr. Suddaby for arranging this assembly for all children district-wide. Mrs. Elmer, our ADAPEP councilor took this opportunity to explain our Stonehedge Stands Up initiative. She encouraged everyone to work together to create an environment where students and staff take care of one another.
SAVE THE DATEThe 12th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on Friday, Nov. 1. The Turkey Trot is a fun run/walk where children, by grade level, "trot" on a course in Stonehedge's front parking lot. On the day of the Turkey Trot, we encourage you to join your child during their schedule time to walk, jog, or run.
This year's Turkey Trot will be held in memory of Sophie Kawejsza and money will be raised for Sophie's Giving Tree. A schedule for the day and more information about Sophie's Giving Tree will be coming home soon.
Students in Mrs. Schweitzer’s second grade class planted flowers in Sophie’s Garden earlier this month. Thank you to the Kawejsza family for tenderly caring for the
garden all spring and summer and then giving the second grade students the
opportunity to fill the garden with mums from an array of autumn colors. Please
take notice of the garden as you enter Stonehedge as it is truly beautiful!
R-E-S-E-P-E-C-T, find
out what it means to me…
This month’s character education trait is RESPECT. Thank you
to Mrs. Bailey and Miss Dusart’s classes for sharing their examples of how they
think we should respect ourselves and each other. Students watched a catchy
video clip that you can view by clicking here if you would like for further discussion at home.
Students Recognized with HEDGE Awards
Students were recognized with HEDGE Awards for
last month’s character trait of Responsibility. Congratulations to our HEDGE recipients pictured below! At left, are first grade honorees.
Students Recognized with HEDGE Awards
Students were recognized with HEDGE Awards for
last month’s character trait of Responsibility. Congratulations to our HEDGE recipients pictured below! At left, are first grade honorees.
Students in Miss Dusart's and Mrs. Bailey's classes spoke about respect and are pictured at left.
A complete list of October's HEDGE recipients is below:
Grade 1
Luke Alfieri, Angie Allen, Tucker Bealer, Anna Biggs, Garrett
Bleskoski, Gracie Burns, Ty Buza, Samantha Casson, Devin Dantuano, Laura Davis,
Audrey Diddle, Norah Emery, Zachary Hann, Carly Mathewson, Jack Neves, Ryan O'Hern, Calina Olson, Rowan Prior, Christopher Ramones, Devin Shepard, Jonathan Shoults, Ryan Tabaczyk,
Isabella Vallely, Zakaria Zagha
Grade 2
Bella Abear, Autumn Ambrusko, Lauren Battaglia, Caden Brosh,
Wyatt Corbin, Noah Cosamano, David Desko, Bridget Dunham, Jillian Halko, Maura Hennessey, Teshale Kelly,
Karolina Lata, Nicole Mavente, Ella McIntyre, Gary McLane, Kelly McManus, Frank
Nazarkiewicz, Camille Ogden, Kyaira Orozco, David Petercsak, Landyn Shaw, Hannah
Sparks, Quentin Wallis
Congratulations to the Stonehedge PTA
Our PTA celebrated its 50th anniversary during a celebration held Thursday evening. Representatives from both NYS PTA and Central Region PTA congratulated Stonehedge PTA and presented a framed certificate. The West Genesee District Council presented plaques to the organization in honor of the anniversary. 
Since 1963, the group has been an active part of the Stonehedge community. Dedicated volunteers have worked countless hours to help bring programs and activities to the school that enhance and enrich the school experience for every child.
Dr. Brown and Board of Education President Deb Simon also attended the celebration. At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Brown spoke for a few minutes about the upcoming Capital Project. To learn more, please click here. Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the West Genesee High School Auditorium Lobby.Family Fun Night
This Friday, October 18, our PTA will sponsor Family Fun Night. The event takes place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Come as a family and enjoy story time, face painting, music and dancing, bingo, pizza, and much more.
Important Halloween Parade Update
Due to the new dismissal time for middle school students, our Halloween Parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. It begins with our K-2 students; followed directly by our grade 3-5 students. Hope to see you all there! There is NO need to sign in for parade viewing. In the event of inclement weather, an SNN notification will be sent. Let's just hope for a sunny day!
Final thoughts:
October 14, No School: Observance of Columbus Day
October 15, Fire Safety Awareness Day
October 18, Family Fun Night
October 25, Half-Day for students, 11:30 a.m. dismissal time
October 31, Halloween Parade, time TBA
November 1, Turkey Trot
November 12, Referendum Vote, West Genesee High School Auditorium Lobby
Have a great long weekend!
Mrs. Keevil
