Thursday, November 5, 2020

November 6 2020-Updates for the Week of November 9-13

As we enter the second full week of November with an election behind us and Veterans Day on the horizon it is a good time to reflect on what continues to make our community strong. One aspect of the community that never ceases to impress me is the giving spirit of the community. Along with updates about grades and pictures, are two chances to donate to the community at large for good causes. Enjoy the surprise burst of warm weather this weekend! 

Checking In With Your Remote Learner 

As we finish the first ten weeks, I have heard from both parents and teachers that there sometimes is confusion, or a disconnect with, due dates and when assignments should be completed. If there is ever doubt as to when an assignment is due, or if your daughter or son is up to date, please reach out to their teacher(s). Teachers will be happy to share with you upcoming schedules so that you can help your student manage and plan their time. 

Picture Retakes

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    Picture retakes for grades 9 and 10 will happen on November 10.
  • Picture retakes for grades 11 and 12 will happen on November 12.
  • Fully remote students should go on their corresponding day from 2:35-3:20 p.m. in the lobby by the lower gymnasium. 

Grades for Marking Period One Available on Schooltool November 13 2020 


Grades for Marking Period One will be available online on Schooltool November 13. Below is a link that will help you access your child's report card via Schooltool. The two links below will help you access your child's SchoolTool account. 

Pajamas for a Good Cause 

Pajamaram Flyer
Our students will have a chance to participate in a friendly competition with some of our neighboring districts to raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research. Please see the flyer at right and click here to view this video for more information. 

Last Chance for Make a Wish Donations 

If you have not already donated and would like to contribute to the Class of 2021's fundraiser for the Make a Wish Foundation, please click here. 

Student Pick-Up Information 

We appreciate all of our parents who have been picking up and driving students this year. Please do not line up to pick up your child on the Atrium (West) side of the building until at least 2:10 p.m. The parents that are picking up grade 9 and 10 students are lining up and staying so that it is becoming an issue for our transportation department. Please help us by arriving no earlier than 2:10 p.m. to pick up your child for dismissal. We Need Your Help With Pick-Up Traffic on Mondays & Tuesdays. 

Schedule Prior to the Thanksgiving and Holiday Breaks 

As we approach the holidays with different breaks in the school calendar, we want to maximize the face-to-face opportunities for our students whether they are in-person or fully remote. If we follow the existing calendar as it is there would be long periods of time around Thanksgiving and December holiday breaks where one group of students would not have direct face-to-face contact with their teachers for twelve or more days. With that said, we are going to adjust our schedule for the following dates: 

Monday, November 23
WGMS/CMS Group A (MON-TUE) will attend in-person on Monday only and remotely on Tuesday WGHS Grades 9 &10 (MON-TUE) will attend in-person on Monday only and remotely on Tuesday 

Tuesday, November 24 
WGMS/CMS Group B (THU-FRI) will attend in-person on Tuesday and remotely on Monday 
WGHS Grades 11 &12 (THU-FRI) will attend in-person Tuesday and remotely on Monday 

Monday, December 21
WGMS/CMS Group A (MON-TUE) will attend in-person Monday only and remotely on Tuesday WGHS Grades 9 &10 will attend in-person Monday only and remotely on Tuesday 

Tuesday, December 22 
WGMS/CMS Group B (THU-FRI) will attend in-person on Tuesday and remotely on Monday 
WGHS Grades 11 &12 (THU-FRI) will attend in-person on Tuesday and remotely on Monday 

Wednesday December 23
Fully remote day

Please click here to read the above information from the website. Again, enjoy the unexpected warmth this weekend! 

Take care, be well and stay stronger together, 
Wayne Ackles 
Executive Principal 
West Genesee High School
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