Message from East Hill Principal
Dear East Hill Families,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share some highlights from this week at our school.
On Monday, our kindergarten students had the fantastic opportunity to work with the REV Theatre Company. They were engaged in an interactive performance that brought joy and excitement to their learning experience. It was wonderful to see our young learners actively participating and enjoying themselves.
Additionally, Wednesday brought about lovely Valentine's Day celebrations throughout East Hill. Our classrooms were filled with love and laughter as our students enjoyed special activities and treats. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated PTA and volunteers for organizing such delightful classroom celebrations. Your support truly enhances the experiences of our students.
Throughout February, East Hill Elementary is proudly commemorating Black History Month. This is a time for us to reflect on, learn about and honor the remarkable contributions of African Americans to our nation's history and culture.
As always, I am grateful for the continued support and partnership of our East Hill families. Together, we create a nurturing and enriching environment for our students to thrive.
Enjoy the break!
Love,
~Susan
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year continues until March 31, 2024. Please note - children that are currently enrolled in our UPK program must also register for Kindergarten.
Information can be found on the Central Registration webpage. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:
- Two proofs of residency (i.e. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement, utility bill)
- proof of age
A physical examination and proof of immunizations are also required for entry into kindergarten and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten. These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2024.
Positivity Project
The Other People Matter mindset focus after winter break is Love of Learning. Click here to see what students are learning.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration Will Open on March 11, 2024
West Genesee partners with local Community-Based Organizations (CBO) for its Pre-K program.
To be eligible for UPK during the 2024-2025 school year, a child must:
- Have a birthdate between December 2, 2019 and December 1, 2020
- Reside in the West Genesee Central School District
In the event that more registrations are received than can be accommodated, the District will conduct an initial selection process via an open lottery in which children will be selected at random.
Those children who have completed the registration process by May 1, 2024 will be part of the initial selection process.
Families who were part of the initial selection process will be called in order of selection and informed:
- whether their child has been accepted to the program, and
- which site (including hours of the program) is available for their child;
OR
- where their child is on the waiting list.
Families will be contacted by May 2-3, 2024.
If at any point after the initial selection process there are more students registered than seats available, students will be placed on the waiting list in the order that their registration was completed.
Transportation to and from the program is the responsibility of the parents/guardians, and students must attend the program five days a week to maintain their seat.
Look for registration information on the Central Registration webpage at:
http://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/registration/. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at at (315) 487-4683.
When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:
- proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
- proof of age
Students to Receive Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals
We are pleased to announce that all students enrolled at West Genesee CSD will be able to receive a FREE breakfast and lunch meal at school beginning December 1.
This implementation is a result of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) expanding access to the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP allows eligible schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to offer school meals at no charge to all students.
What does this mean for your child(ren) attending the school(s) identified above?
Effective 12/1/2023, all students enrolled at West Genesee CSD will be able to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day regardless of the family’s household income. Milk is free with a full meal. No further action is required of you.
If you have any further questions, please contact Food Service at 315-487-4661.
Please click here to read a message to parents about free meals for students.
