Flipping To Fully Remote

As we flip to fully remote starting tomorrow there are a few pieces of information that we would like to share. 

Schedule
Students should follow the "bell schedule" for the days that they would typically be in school.  Each 5th grade classroom has a schedule set by the classroom teacher. 6th graders will follow their schedule based on the period times. The zoom portion of their classes will be no longer than 30 minutes in length which will allow students to have a break in between classes and get up and move. Here are what the days look like for our different groups:

Wednesday, 12/16:     
Typical Wednesday for all 5th & 6th Grade students

Thursday, 12/17:        

THU-FRI students will follow their schedule remotely 

MON-TUE students will complete remote assignments

Friday, 12/18:            

THU-FRI students will follow their schedule remotely 

MON-TUE students will complete remote assignments

Monday, 12/21:        

MON-TUE students will follow their schedule remotely

THU-FRI students will complete remote assignments

Tuesday, 12/22:        

THU-FRI students will follow their schedule remotely 
MON-TUE students will complete remote assignments

Wednesday, 12/23:    

Typical Wednesday for all 5th & 6th Grade students

Attendance
Attendance will be taken in Homeroom for students on the days that they are following their schedule. For Wednesdays and remote days students will continue to use Operoo for attendance. 

Zoom Etiquette

Be on time and prepared for class

Charge your Chromebook each night

Dress for Success - wear school appropriate attire

Minimize distractions - put your cell phone away during class

Holiday Food Service Delivery Information
In an effort to better assist our students with nutritional needs, we have modified our delivery schedule for the holidays as follows:

Meals for the week of December 23-25 (5 days)

• Delivered on December 18, 2020

• Delivered on December 23, 2020

Meals for the week of December 28-January 1 (5 days)

All orders must be made from the Remote Learners Bundles menu.  If you need any assistance, please contact us at wgfoodservice@westgenesee.org.

All of us at WGMS wish you a restful and happy holiday season. Let's continue to take care of one another, stay healthy, and be smart. If we all do our part, this flip to fully remote is going to be short term. We are looking forward to having students back in the building and having an amazing 2021! As always, if you have any questions or concerns please email me or give me a call.

Continued Success,

Steve Dunham

sdunham@westgenesee.org

Twitter: @Sdunhamwgms

Continue To Grind

We talk with our students all the time about how the choices and decisions that they make on a daily basis impact their future. Those actions and behaviors - no matter how big or small - become habits which will follow them throughout their life. I continue to be impressed with what I see from many of our students during a challenging time. Most of our students are showing up and working hard each and every day, even when things aren’t easy. That’s what it’s all about! 

Let’s all continue to encourage, motivate and support our kids as we all work through the ups and downs of school during a pandemic. If you or your child need support for any reason please reach out to us in the Main Office or Guidance Office. We are here to help.

Here are a few items I want everyone to be aware of:

Calls for Commentary

For thirty years, the West Genesee School community has employed Strategic Planning for Educational Improvement. The Plan is the driving force behind every District initiative.

This year the Strategic Planning Committee is utilizing a 3-2-1 format to help inform the team as they look to re-launch some of the work that was begun last year. Lisa Craig, East Hill Principal, and I are facilitating the Strategic Planning process and would greatly appreciate you taking a few minutes to fill out this form as your unique viewpoint and perspective regarding the District's next steps will be a huge help to the team. Here is the link. Thank you for your participation!

Yearbooks

Click here to place your order for your 2020-2021 WGMS Yearbook! Yearbooks are currently $25, but the price will increase to $30 on January 1st. Order your Yearbook now through January 29th to be entered to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

School Spirit Tastes Great

Join us for a fundraiser to support our WGMS PTA. Come in to the Chipotle at 3600 West Genesee Street on Wednesday, December 16th between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. We will email out a flyer that you can either bring in, show on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to the WGMS PTA. 

Week Prior to Holiday Break

Monday, December 21st: Our MON-TUE students will be attending classes in-person

Tuesday, December 22nd: Our THU-FRI students will be attending classes in-person

Wednesday, December 23rd: This is a full day of school with students following their regular Wednesday schedule

 

Fully remote students will also follow this schedule on these days.

 

Let’s continue to take care of one another, stay healthy, be smart and mask up. Happy Holidays!

 

Continued Success,

Steve Dunham

sdunham@westgenesee.org

Twitter: @Sdunhamwgms