Monday, May 24, 2021

Jogathon

 

Jogathon
The 2021-2021 East Hill Jogathon was held last week. Students worked really hard in the heat in the hopes of sliming their principal! We are a little over half way to meeting our goal. You can donate online and track the progress on this link

Talk with the Superintendent
The West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council is hosting a Talk with the Superintendent on May 25th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please click here for the invitation and RSVP

Upcoming Dates
May 25    Talk with the Superintendent, 7:00 pm
May 28    No School, Snow Day Give Back
May 31    No School, Memorial Day
June 1      No School, Snow Day Give Back
June 2      Possible Sliming of Mrs. Craig
June 7      NYS Science Assessment, 4th Grade, 10:10
June 10    WGMS Counselors Visit 4th Grade
June 11    Senior Walk
June 15    Field Days (6/16 rain date)
June 21    4th Grade Picnic, (6/22 rain date)
June 23    Half Day of School, 11:15 Dismissal
June 24    Last Day of School (also a half day), 11:15 Dismissal
June 28    Kindergarten Screening
June 29    Kindergarten Screening

Have a great week and an awesome Memorial Day Weekend!

- Lisa


Monday, May 17, 2021

East Hill Happenings

 
I'm Retiring!
My last school picture!
For those of you who have not yet heard, I will be officially retiring at the end of June after eleven years as principal here at East Hill. It is bittersweet for sure. I will miss the students and the staff tremendously, and will miss all of the wonderful families I have met over the years. My husband is also retiring at the end of June. We have purchased a home in Fort Myers, Florida where we plan to spend our winters. We will return to Camillus to enjoy the CNY summers. For now, we will likely spend the majority of our time hiking, biking, swimming, reading, and enjoying live (hopefully) music. I'd like to thank the East Hill staff for always being so amazing, the East Hill PTA for all of the support they have given me over the years, and thank all of the parents who have shared their precious children with me these past eleven years. Everyone will certainly be missed!

Jogathon
The jogathon is the largest East Hill PTA fundraiser of the year. Traditionally held in the fall, it has been moved to the spring due to COVID. This year will be a little different. Students will jog with their classmates during their designated gym time this week. Unfortunately, spectators will not be allowed this year. Donations will be collected exclusively online at this link. The PTA is excited to include all of the East Hill remote learners in the jogathon in their remote gym classes - just visit this link. Additional information was sent home last week. If you have any questions about the jogathon, please email wgehpta@westgenesee.org. Oh - I neglected to mention that the East Hill principal will apparently be slimed if the PTA meets their fundraising goal of $5000!
2018 Jogathon
Positivity Project
This is the final week in the 2020-2021 P2 Calendar. We are focusing on the Other People Mindset. This mindset consists of the five elements intended to help people understand ways to build positive relationships in their lives: identifying and appreciating the good in others, knowing my words and actions affect others, supporting others when they struggle, cheering others' successes, and being present and giving others my attention. For more on the Other People Mindset, click here

Mask Use
You may have heard that the CDC now says it is safe for fully vaccinated people to take their masks off in most indoor settings. The agency was not specific about the wearing of masks in some settings, including schools.  Additionally, the CDC advice does not override mask orders issued by states, counties, or cities. Therefore, students and staff will continue with our mask expectations:
  • Wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth on the bus and in the school, other than during scheduled mask breaks and while seated eating breakfast and lunch. Please remind your children that masks need to cover their nose.
  • Mask breaks will be provided by teachers throughout the day during seated, independent work time.
  • If a student forgets a mask, the district has disposable masks to provide.
If anything changes at the school level regarding masks, we will certainly let you know! Thank you.

Instrument Selection for 3rd & 4th Graders
Students entering 4th and 5th grades in September have the opportunity to start playing in our band and orchestra programs. They heard a presentation from Mrs. McConnell, Mrs. Mercer, and Mr. Dimmel last week and are invited to sign up with their top choices for instruments this week. Here is the link to the West Genesee Instrumental Music Slides, and here is a link to the Virtual Music Classroom. If you have any questions, please email mmercer@westgenesee.org, or emcconnell@westgenesee.org.
School Budget Vote
The Annual School District Board of Education Election and Budget Vote will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (tomorrow) at West Genesee High School.
Book Fair
The Scholastic Virtual Book Fair runs through this Thursday, May 20th. Here is the link

Important Dates
5/28    No School, Snow Day Give Back
5/31    No School, Memorial Day
6/1      No School, Snow Day Give Back  

Have a great week!

- Lisa

Monday, May 10, 2021

Thank You!

 

Thank You!
Thank you to the PTA and to everyone that contributed to making Staff Appreciation Fiesta Week so special for our staff last week! The food, the prizes, the food, the decorations, the food . . . amazing! Did I mention the food? Wow! Thank you so much! We are so fortunate to have such a supportive PTA and community! A special thank you to Becky Tully who was in here all week setting up, decorating, restocking food and snacks, etc., to Michele Grosser who made all of the great signs and was also in frequently, to Nicole Bova for setting up and restocking, and to the twenty or so others who donated things and/or worked behind the scenes! So appreciated!!!
Taco Tuesday Food Truck
Breakfast Treats
More Breakfast Treats!
Friday's Fiesta!
Enjoying Friday's Fiesta

Enjoying Quesadillas and Nachos


Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is now open! Here is the link. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Debrah or Lauryn Cummings at wgehpta@westgenesee.org.

Humor
This week we are focusing on the character strength of humor. Humor means you like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.  According to Mark Twain, "Humor is mankind's greatest blessing." For more on this character strength, click here.  Students are submitting jokes to read over the announcements each day. Here is one of this morning's jokes, submitted by Emeryn Thompson: What do you call a pig that does karate?
Answer: A Pork Chop
Upcoming Events
5/18    School Budget Vote, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., WGHS
5/28    No School, Snow Day Give Back
5/31    No School, Memorial Day
6/1      No School, Snow Day Give Back  

Have a great week!

- Lisa 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Staff Appreciation Week

 

Staff Appreciation Week
Happy Staff Appreciation week to our staff! I am so thankful to the staff for all that they do, day in and day out, for our students.  They work tirelessly to meet the needs of all of our students. I feel fortunate to be able to work with such dedicated people. If you get a minute, please send a staff member a note with your gratitude. Not only will they feel good about it, but so will you! Thank you in advance to the PTA who has a lot of great things in store for our staff this week!! 


Charlee's Ice Cream Fundraiser
Don't forget that if you stop at Charlee's Ice Cream tomorrow, between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00, Charlee's will donate a portion of the proceeds to our school. Just mention East Hill when checking out. May the 4th be with you!
Book Fair
The Scholastic Virtual Book Fair starts this Friday and runs through May 20. Here is the link to the book fair which will go live on Friday. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Debrah or Lauryn Cummings at wgehpta@westgenesee.org.
Spirit Week
Check out some pictures from last week's Spirit Week!
Hat/Sports Day

Beach Day

Wildcat Wednesday

Tie Dye Day

Pajama Day!

Leadership
This week we are focusing on the character strength of leadership. Leadership means you value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best. For more on this strength, click here

Upcoming Events
5/4     NYS Math Test
5/4     Charlee's Ice Cream Fundraiser
5/7     Virtual Book Fair begins
5/17   Jogathon (During P.E. classes)
5/28   No School (snow day give back)
5/31   No School, Memorial Day
6/1     No School (snow day give back)

Enjoy the week!
- Lisa