Notes from East Hill Elementary

This page provides thoughts and commentary from Susan Meskos, the Principal of East Hill Elementary School in the West Genesee Central School District.

Dear East Hill Elementary School Families,

We hope this newsletter finds you well and that your families had a fantastic Halloween celebration! It was a week filled with excitement and joy as we organized our annual Halloween parade and parties, as well as began preparations for our Veterans Day assembly that took place this afternoon.

Our students had an amazing time during our Halloween parade and parties last week. The creativity and enthusiasm displayed by our students were truly remarkable! A huge thank you to our PTA, staff, and all the parents and volunteers who helped make the day a memorable one. We are so proud of our students and their incredible costumes.

East Hill hosted a wonderful assembly today to honor Veterans Day. We wore red, white, and blue and welcomed some very important guests that were able to tell us about their service to our country. This was truly a special occasion for our students to honor and express their gratitude to the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. A big thank you to Ms. O'Keefe for planning and facilitating this event!

I have included lots of pictures below for you to enjoy.

Enjoy the weekend!

~Susan

Next Thursday, November 9, Lifetouch will be here in the morning for picture retakes. If your student missed picture day, they can get their picture taken on Thursday. If you'd like to get a new picture taken, please send your student in with the prints or proof that was sent home and notify their classroom teacher.

As you may be aware you can submit daily absences in ParentVUE. It is important to submit these absences by 9:30 am each day. If you are submitting after 9:30 am for the current day please call or email ...(put your information that matches your school). Below you will find some important instructions for how to use the "Report Absence" function within ParentVUE.

Submission Instructions:

1. Click "Report Absence"

2. Enter the date that the student is or will be absent. If they will only be absent one day the end date should match the start date. If the student will be out multiple days the end date should be the last date they will be absent before returning back to school.

3. Select a reason.

4. Enter the reason in the "Note" box. This is important and is required to verify the reason for absence.

Next week's Positive Project character trait focus is Bravery. Click here to preview what the students will be learning about.

The cooler weather is upon us! Please keep in mind that our students will continue to go outside for recess daily. If the temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or above, recess can take place outside. If the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (this includes factoring in the WINDCHILL), recess will be indoors. Students should always have appropriate clothing for the weather each day: Coat, boots, snow pants, hat, and gloves.

Also, please remember to label your child's cold-weather clothing. You will be so glad you did!

Please join us for a Coffee and Conversation session to discuss the upcoming land purchase. (If you would like to submit a question, please email it to publications@westgenesee.org at least one day prior to your chosen session.)

Click here to view the most recent updated presentation, given at Coffee and Conversation on Tuesday, October 24 that provides information about a pending purchase of property (Westvale Golf Course) by West Genesee Central School District. Contingent on approval via a public vote.

For meetings occurring during school hours, please plan to check in at the school main entrance (where there will be a list of people registered).

Note: Parking at the high school during school hours may be challenging, so please either try to carpool and/or you may need to park near the shopping center.

• Wednesday, November 8-6:00pm-HS LGI
• Friday, November 17-1:00pm-HS Auditorium
• Tuesday, November 28-7:00pm-*HS Auditorium- *Community Forum –Land Purchase and Capital Project

Please click here to register for a Coffee and Conversation session.

Please join our Facebook page, so you have the most up to date information on events and volunteer opportunities!

There is still time to join the PTA! Membership does not commit you to volunteering at any events or attending meetings. It's truly the easiest way to support the programs that have a direct benefit to your child! It’s also a great way to be able to go to the classroom parties! Click here to join!

Our next meeting is on 11/15 at 6 pm in the East Hill library. We’d love to see you!

As always, email us with any questions you have or if you would like to volunteer at any of our events: wgehpta@westgenesee.org

Meal prices for 2023-2024

Breakfast $2.25

Lunch $3.25

The West Genesee Food Service Overview can be found on our website. If you haven't yet signed your child up or would like to check your child's balance, please click here MYSCHOOLBUCKS. Breakfast and Lunch Menus are available online through the Nutrislice App. Free and Reduced forms can be found by clicking here.

• November 9 Picture Retake Day
• November 10 Veteran's Day Observed - No School
• November 15 PTA Meeting (6pm)
• November 15 BOE Meeting (6pm Split Rock Elementary School)