Happening at West Genesee on March 7:
West Genesee Special Education PTSA invites you to join us at the 2024 Resource Fair in the West Genesee High School Library, March 11, 2024 from 6pm -7:30pm.
The Resource Fair will include agencies from our community that offer services to children with special needs, including, Advocates, Helio Healthcare, LAUNCH, Exceptional Family Resources, and the Towne Shop and more.
Learn about OPWDD services, summer programs and much more. This event is free and open to the public.
Thank you to our phenomenal WGCSD maintenance workers!!! #YouAreTheBest
We are celebrating School Social Work Week! Our social workers' commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments and addressing students' needs makes a world of difference. Thank you for making a positive impact every day!
Happy Arts in Schools Month!!
#ArtsEdIsEssential #ArtsEd4All
Happening at West Genesee on March 1:
The Choral Festival Concert and K-12 Art Show that was scheduled for this evening will now take place on Monday, March 11.
The West Genesee Central School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 29, 2024. This includes Holy Family.
The WGHS Positivity Project and Erin's Angels are partnering in a supply drive to fill Power Packs for families in the District.
Travel size toiletries such as soap, shampoo, conditioner or full sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant are needed.
Cash donations are also appreciated and can be made directly to Erin's Angels with 100% of the donations going towards supplies.
Donations can be brought to the Culture Celebration on Saturday, March 2, and the drive will continue through the month of March at the high school.
WG Fine Arts Summer Program dates are now available for your planning! Brochures and registration information will be available in March!
Great reminder posted by Stonehedge UPK teacher Mrs. Eliott! Be sure to wash everything this week!
FOOD PANTRY INFORMATION FOR OVER THE BREAK
Dear West Genesee Families,
Many students enjoy breakfast and lunch at school on a regular basis. It is understandable when families find it challenging to provide those meals during school vacations.
Food pantries partner with the Food Bank of CNY to provide low cost, nutritious food to those in need. The following is a list of food pantries and services available in our community to assist families.
Please know that you will be serviced by the food pantry nearest your legal address. If you have questions or need assistance please call:
The Interreligious Food Consortium (IRC) weekdays at 315-474-8855 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Their website is: http://www.ifccny.org/.
Local Food Pantries:
* Holy Family Church, 130 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY, 315-488-3139
* St. Joseph’s Church, 5600 West Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031, 315-488-8490
Additional Resources:
* The Food Sense Program is offered by the Food Bank of CNY. It is an opportunity to purchase groceries monthly, at a discount. People of any age or income can participate. Call the Camillus Senior Center at 315-672-5820 for more information.
* Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Clinic: Wednesdays by appointment only. 315-435-2000
* Drakos Pediatric Urgent Care: 8100 Oswego Rd #140 Liverpool, NY 13090 315-726-3861 7 Days/Week Monday 12pm-12AM; Tues-Thurs 2pm-12AM; Fri-Sun 12pm-12AM Treats newborns up to age of 26. *They can perform sports physicals and immunizations.
* Drakos Urgent Care: 5586 Legionnaire Dr. Cicero, NY 13039 315-728-6903 Treats individuals of all ages. 7 Days/Week Monday 12pm-12AM; Tues-Thurs 2pm-12AM; Fri-Sun 12pm-12AM. *They can perform sports physicals and immunizations.
* Amaus Dental Clinic provides dentistry services to individuals in need. Call 315-802-6741. By appointment only. Call for availability.
Please contact your school nurse or school counselor if you need additional assistance with this or any hardship you may be facing. All inquiries are kept confidential.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration Will Open On March 11, 2024
(Please note that it is not open yet as indicated in the Winter Communicator)
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 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: https://www.westgenesee.org/district-services/registration/. 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:
* proof of residency (ie. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement)
* proof of age
To access the most updated health requirements click here.
Happy #LunarNewYear2024!
Happening at West Genesee on February 8:
Happening at West Genesee on Saturday, February 3:
Our summer program dates are now available for your planning! Brochures and registration information will be available in March!
Happening at West Genesee on Friday, February 2:
Today is the first day of Black History Month! #BlackHistoryMonth
To learn more about this month and how you can celebrate African-American history and culture, please visit:
https://blackhistorymonth.gov
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/black-history-month
Happening at West Genesee on Thursday, January 25:
