June Wrap Up

Final Chapter - The Last Hoorah!

June Wrap-up
It has been a month to remember. Although the weather has not cooperated in many cases, Stonehedge was still able to squeeze in several fun end of the year activities. I have included some incredible photos of our students wrapping up the year in style. I hope you enjoy them.

Read, Read and Read Some More!
I have mentioned countless times, the importance of reading each day. This holds true for vacation as well. Summer regression is real and as a family, you must make a commitment to ensure that reading remains a priority. Reading can be one of the many fun activities children fill their summer time with. There are many websites available with suggested reading lists. The Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) has suggested reading lists created for kids - by kids (click here to go to the K-2 reading list). Our very own librarian, Mrs. Abbott suggested this reading list as a starting point. Our local libraries have programs for all ages and provide structured reading programs for your children to join. Please curl up with your child and take the opportunity to share some of your own childhood favorites. I'll bet they will enjoy them as much as you did!  

Send Me an Old Fashion Postcard
As I walked around to classrooms this morning, many students shared the highlights of their summer plans and I must say that I'm excited for the adventures that await them. I told students that I would include mailing information so they could send me a postcard while on vacation. I would love to catch a glimpse of these experiences. So, if interested, please send mail to:
                
                Stonehedge Elementary School
                Mrs. Keevil
                400 Sanderson Drive
                Camillus, NY 13031

 

This has been an incredible year and it has been my honor and pleasure to watch each child grow academically and socially. I wish you an enjoyable summer filled with many opportunities to make memories with family and friends. See you in September!

Lori 

Let the Good Times Roll & Summer Begin!

Hedge Awards for the Month of June:  Kindness & Courtesy

                                       1^st Grade:

Miss Cantone - Noah Austin, Henry Steitz, Osvaldo Valenzuela, Azaria White

Mrs. Cunningham – Maya Abedrabbah, Noah Cosamano, Bridget Dunham, Allison Shortslef

Mrs. Donahue –  Madison Barrett, David Desko, Michael Hess, Sam Mauro

Mrs. Malbone –  Mason Miller, Liam Tyler

Miss Munley – Leah Flint, Kaitlyn Hoy, Emily Schiffer

Mrs. Vincentini – Gary McLane, Kelly Mc Manus, Kaitlynn Salvatore, Collin Schweitzer 

Mrs. Vislosky – Brianna Bullock, David Fisher, David Peterscak, Charlie Searle

2^nd Grade:

Mrs. Bailey - Ava Hanlon, Taryn Mann, Andrew Mauro, Paul Walintukan

Mrs. Carrington -  Maria Girozov, Jerry Grobsmith, Isabella Longo, Hannah Mazzoni

Miss Dusart - Alexis Byrne, Michael Herrington, Daniel McManus, Zoryana Yaromich

Mrs. Prosser - Brianna McLaughlin, Cameron Noce, Eli Owens, Adam Salak

Mrs. Schweitzer - Kaitlin Fisher, Isabella Gibson-Rudy, Molly McIntyre

Mrs. Shepard – Sarah Bacon, Ayva Dykes, Gavin Garofalo, Tyler Tabaczyk

Ladybug Release - Scientists at Work!

 

Water Carnival Festivities

First Grade Looking Snazzy in their Tee Shirts

Second Graders Testing Out Their Airplane Designs

Celebrating Flag Day

Fifth Grade Graduation -We wish them well!

A Four Legged Visitor at Stonehedge

  Caring and Compasion

Students had a few very special visitors last week from the SPCA. Nancy was accompanied by her puppy Sky as she explained how the SPCA cares for a variety of animals until a permanent home can be found. It was interesting to learn what types of unusual animals they care for such as a duck with an injured foot, horses from a local farm that could no longer care for them and even a 4 day old bull that soon grew to be enormous!

Students learned what support this organization needs from the community in order to continue its charitable works as well as how families can visit the center to consider adopting a pet. The center is in constant need of supplies such as newspaper, clay cat litter, dog and cat beds, and Friskies wet cat food just to name a few.  We will be collecting donations that will be picked up by the SPCA. Nancy is thrilled that we are involved and willing to help.  A flyer will be sent home with students outlining the specific items requested as well as a timeline for our supply drive.   If your family is interested in learning more about the SPCA, you can visit the webpage at cnyspca.org for more information.

Hedge Award Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who received awards for their display of good citizenship:

Grade 1 HEDGE AWARD WINNERS – CITIZENSHIP

Miss Cantone – Trinity Brumfield, Elliot Meyer, Azaria White

Mrs. Cunningham – Maya Abedrabbah, Justin Lisovets, Karna Warner,
Logan Furbeck

Mrs. Donahue – Landyn Shaw, Karolina Lata, Mia Gialto

Mrs. Malbone – Jacob Casselman, Jocelyn LaVancher, and Ty Thomas

Miss Munley - Anna Kroner, Joey Paoli, Cooper Corcoran, Kyaira Orozco

Mrs. Vincentini – Madison Payne, Teshale Kelly, Gary McLane

Mrs. Vislosky – Amelia Degilio, Lauren Battaglia, Abby Moore

Grade 2 HEDGE AWARD WINNERS – CITIZENSHIP

Mrs. Bailey - Jamie O'Donnell, Mia Melendez, Brooke Troch

Mrs. Carrington - Elexi Schuyler, Michael Morales, Brooke Liberty, Braden Williams

Ms. Dusart - Anthony Monserrate, Evelyn Hodell, Jacob Blachford, Emily Conklin

Mrs. Prosser - Ruth Melnik, Mia Pinker, Katherine Weyant, Katelyn Hagadorn

Mrs. Schweitzer - Keegan Ribble, Sawyer McAloon, Allison Putnam, Hailey Hann

Mrs. Shepard - Troy Ingerson, Matthew Rudskiy, McKala Wiehle, Asa Woloszyn

Reminder
May 24 - No School
May 27 - Memorial Day
May 28 - No School

Enjoy your Memorial Day celebrations with family and friends and I will see students when they return to school on Wednesday, May 29, 2013.

Lori

Poems in Pockets, Citizenship, Hedge Awards and More PARP

National "Poem in Your Pocket Day"

Back by popular demand, Stonehedge once again celebrated National Poem in Your Pocket Day. This celebration of poetry began in New York City in 2002, as a way to celebrate April as National Poetry Month.  It went nation-wide in 2009, when it was officially adopted by the Academy of American Poets. 

On this day, all over the country, poetry is pulled from pockets, unfolded and shared in libraries, bookstores, schools and workplaces in an effort to remind people of the joys of poetry.

Students and staff here at Stonehedge were encouraged to carry a poem in their pocket and when asked, share it!

Words of encouragement and sometimes even small prizes were awarded to anyone who could produce and read their poem. This resulted in a fun-filled day of poem sharing; adults and children reading to each other in all configurations.

Thank you to all involved and especially to Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Graser, and Mrs. Eichhorn for organizing the event.

Citizenship is Not Passive

Last Friday, we held our character education assembly for the month. Thank you to Miss Dusart's, Mrs. Carrington's, and Mrs. Prosser's students for leading our discussion about citizenship. Students noted things we can do to be good citizens. 

 Citizenship is not passive. Citizenship demands participation, involvement and contributions. Good citizens go beyond their own interests, demonstrate a concern for others and recognize their obligations to home, school, neighborhood, country and world. No one makes a difference without being involved! Ask your child how they might want to be involved. 

FIRST GRADE HEDGE AWARD WINNERS – PATIENCE AND ACCEPTANCE

 

  Miss Cantone – Erin Fortune, Osvaldo Valenzuela, Erin Wheeler

  Mrs. Cunningham – Bridget Dunham, Ryan Duffy, Justin Lisovets, Hannah Sparks

  Mrs. Donahue – Camille Bohli, Samantha Bowles, Alex Calkins, Erica Volik

  Mrs. Malbone – Luke Calkins, Jamison Gorzka, Tyler Peebles

  Miss Munley – C.J. Hammond,  Kaitlyn Hoy, Olivia Wake

  Mrs. Vincentini – Collin Schweitzer, Noah Kemblowski, Scout Oudemool

  Mrs. Vislosky – Abby Moore, Charlie Searle, Tyler O’Brien, Joliana Paratore

SECOND GRADE HEDGE AWARD WINNERS – PATIENCE AND ACCEPTANCE

   Mrs. Bailey – Janiya Daye, Noah Coleman, Andrew Mauro, Ella Thome

   Mrs. Carrington – Tatianna Blount, Tyler D’Alessandro, Maria Girazov

   Miss Dusart – Alexis Byrne, Evan Rice, Emilie Shoults, Tyler Wavercak

   Mrs. Prosser – Angelins Gittschau, Elsa Propper, Adam Salak, Ethan Smithers

   Mrs. Schweitzer – Kaitlin Fisher, Jack Murphy, Allison Putnam

   Mrs. Shepard - Jared Corrice, Ayva Dykes, Gabe June

As promised in our April e-Newsletter, here are some more PARP pictures to enjoy! 

 Lori

Fact or Fiction?



Can you name this book?





One of the winning classes



PTA moms hand out books to classroom winners



Marching Into April

Open House

Thank you all for attending Open House last night!  We enjoyed seeing you and having the opportunity to share the learning that goes on in the classrooms.  Students were so excited and proud to share their work with you.  It was a pleasure to watch the anticipation build as students and teachers put the finishing touches on their classrooms.  I have included several photos below, one of which is of Gabriel June, a student from Mrs. Shepard's room who shared his experience with four generations of family members!


Kindergarten in Room 10




Mrs. Shepard, Gabriel and family




Mrs. Bailey's room




Checking out a journal in room 10

















Thank you also to the many PTA committee leaders and volunteers who again sponsored a top notch Ice Cream Social.  The ice cream and endless topping choices were worth the wait in line!


Our PTA at work



Adding another topping



Looks yummy!



Spring Break Date

Note:  Date change from original calendar.

There will be no school Friday, March 29, 2013 through Monday, April 8, 2013.  Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. 

Have an enjoyable break and hopefully when we return Spring will truly be in the air!

Lori