Friday, February 26, 2021

Enthusiasm

Hi, Team Remote families! Can you believe that it is March? Before you know it, spring will have sprung! This week's P2 Character Trait is Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate zest and enthusiasm bring energy and a level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas. Read more about Enthusiasm here.


Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

I use Twitter to connect with a global community of educators and am oftentimes rewarded with learning something new. Sometimes, I also have a laugh. Check out this snow sculpture someone recently shared:


I'm willing to bet our remote learners are just as enthusiastic and creative when it comes to playing in the snow. I hope I'm not too late for this considering the recent spate of warm weather and rain. When I wrote the first draft of this blog post, it was snowing outside. I suspect, however, that more snow will fall before the last throes of winter come to an end. So I'm throwing down a challenge to all of Team Remote--Get outside and build a snowman/snow sculpture! Email me a picture and I'll feature it on the blog (rleo@westgenesee.org). Please include the following with your submission:

  • Your name
  • Your grade level
  • A picture of your snow sculpture (feel free to put yourself in the picture as well!)
  • A title for your work of art (optional)
  • Put "Snowman" in the subject line of your email
Not sure if I have to say this, but please DON'T put your school-issued Chromebook in the snow ðŸ˜²

Need a Desk for your Remote Learner?

The Wildcat Family is known for its kindness and generosity. Case in point: Retired West Genesee Technology Teacher Jim Hunter reached out asking if any of our kids could use a desk to work at from home -- for free! Mr. Hunter has been volunteering with a group that has been making desks for students that are in need. They have delivered many to various school districts in the area. The desks are free and the group has donated over 800 so far. If you are interested, please refer to the contact information below and be sure to check out the Operation Northern Comfort website.

Contact Norm Andrzejewski: 

Elementary Updates


Remote Materials Pick Up
We are going to make Thursday, March 18, 2021, the next date for remote families to pick up materials for the last marking period. This should get us through June. Families should arrange to pick up children's materials at their home schools on 3/18/21 at 3:00-4:00 p.m. Please return all materials that you are finished with up until now. We will have another date in June for everyone to return ALL materials.

Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year is currently open until March 31, 2021. If you know of anyone who will begin Kindergarten, please let them know! Parents may utilize the Virtual Registration process to get started and schedule a tele-meeting! If parents have any questions, please call our Central Registration Office at (315) 487-4683.

Secondary Updates


Kudos to WGMS Team Remote 6th Graders
Research shows a positive correlation between student attendance and academic success. Congratulations to our Team Remote 6th graders for their perfect attendance last week! What a great way to demonstrate Zest and Enthusiasm for learning!


As an added bonus...All Cameras On!



CMS Maker Space to Go
The Camillus Middle School Librarian, Mrs. Bush, and library assistant, Mrs. Gifford, created the first Maker Space in the district five years ago. As we have had to reimagine what school looks like, they have reimagined how the Maker Space can continue to provide engaging and creative activities. Remote students are welcome to participate in our "Maker Space to Go." Click here for details.

Be sure to check out the various Principal blogs (links on the right of this page) for more building-specific information.
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