It is hard to believe that we have completed our first full week now. Although our days are not what they used to be, there is becoming a rhythm to the routine. It is also good to see things like the NFL on during its regular season even if it without fans. I hope you have a chance to join the crisp weather this weekend that will definitely have a fall feel to it. Here are some of our updates this week.
Virtual Open House October 1
We are preparing a virtual open house on October 1. There will be a link on the West Genesee High School Website as well as sent out in an email that will allow you to access the open house. Teachers and teams of teachers will introduce themselves and their curriculum.
Picture Days-Next Week September 21-25
Picture Day(s) Reminder for Hybrid Students
The schedule for in person hybrid students for pictures is as follows:
- 9th grade - Monday, September 21, 2020
- 10th grade - Tuesday, September 22, 2020
- 11th grade- Thursday, September 24, 2020
- 12th grade - Friday, September 25, 2020
Students will have their pictures taken during their English classes.
Forms for pictures were sent in the back to school packet.
Picture Day(s) Reminder for Remote Students
Families of remote students who would like to have a picture in the yearbook or pictures taken will have some days to choose from after school hours on the picture days. Pictures will be taken in the lower gym which is on the east side of the building. There is a map to help illustrate this location.
The times are as follows:
- September 21/22- Grades 9 &10 2:45-3:25 p.m.
- September 24/25 Grades 11 &12 2:45-3:25 p.m.
Daily Attendance 5-12 and Operoo
100% Remote:
- They will receive a survey Monday-Friday.
- The survey will be emailed to them at 7 a.m.
- The survey will close at 10 a.m. If students have not checked in, they will be marked absent.
- Official daily attendance will start on Monday, September 21, 2020.
Hybrid Monday-Tuesday:
- They will receive a survey Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- The survey will be emailed to them at 7 a.m.
- The survey will close at 10 a.m. If students have not checked in, they will be marked absent.
- On Monday and Tuesday, classroom teachers will submit attendance using Schooltool.
- Official daily attendance will start on September 23, 2020.
Hybrid Thursday-Friday:
- They will receive a survey Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- The survey will be emailed to them at 7 a.m.
- The survey will close at 10 a.m. If students have not checked in, they will be marked absent.
- On Thursday or Friday, classroom teachers will submit attendance using Schooltool.
- Official daily attendance will start on Monday, September 21, 2020.
Please check with your child (in grades 5-12 ) to verify that they received an email to their school gmail account from Operoo "Care Monkey" on September 18. They should be aware that this email is not SPAM/JUNK, and they will need to create an account. After they create their account, they will get a survey that asks them the following:
- I am working on school work from home today. Yes or No
- I attend school in-person on (Check all that apply) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday , None (100% Remote)
If you or your child have any questions about this program or the process, please contact the Central Registrar Office at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org.
A Gate to Replace the Payloader at Arrival and Dismissal
The payloader that has been helping us maintain a one-way traffic pattern at arrival and dismissal is being replaced with a gate. The gate will not be as visually striking as the payloader, so we wanted to give everyone notice that it was coming. The gate should be in place within the next week or so.
Lunch Reminders
- Lunches must be pre-ordered on the Nutrislice system. A description of the app and how to use it, are included in the packet that was mailed to your home or by clicking here.
- If lunches are not pre-ordered they can be ordered in a student homeroom.
Vaccination Reminder
Students who still have not had those vaccinations will not be allowed to return to school. Please reach out to our nurses if you need guidance on this topic. cprior@westgenesee.org or khancock@westgenesee.org.
Students still needing vaccinations on Friday, September 25 will be asked to remain home until they have received the vaccination.
Meet the Principals
On September 16, we hosted a Virtual Meet the Principals webinar for our parents to introduce ourselves and answer questions from parents about the upcoming school year. If you were unable to join us, you can view the sessions from the links listed below.
Again enjoy the beautiful fall weather!
Be well, stay safe, and be Stronger Together.
Wayne Ackles
Executive Principal
