December 2, 2022
Canal View Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It’s hard to believe it’s already December and that there are just three more weeks until our holiday recess. We anticipate the next few weeks will be filled with learning and fun as we explore the many ways that our school community celebrates a variety of holidays. I hope you and your family enjoy this busy time!
Please see below for important updates:
Report cards
Report cards are now live in your child’s Infinite Campus Backpack. Please remember to both view and acknowledge the report card for each of your children. Our data indicates that many still need to do this! If you need assistance, please let us know. If you have any questions about your child’s progress, never hesitate to contact their teacher.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Attention all families who have children who will be 4 years old by December 1st 2023: The Spencerport Central School District Universal Pre-K (UPK) application is now live on our website (https://www.spencerportschools.org/district/pre-_kindergarten_program___u_p_k_#:~:text=Spencerport%20UPK%20is%20a%20no,included%20in%20the%20daily%20schedule.)
Below is the timeline for applying for UPK for the 2023-2024 school year, pending continued funding from New York State Education Department. Please note that if the number of applicants exceeds the number of seats available in the program, the district will use a lottery system to determine enrollment.
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Action Step
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December 1, 2022
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Applications are available on our website and for pick up in any of the four elementary buildings.
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December 31, 2022
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Applications due
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January 4, 2023
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UPK Lottery
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January 17, 2023
(week of)
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Acceptance letters and Waitlist letters mailed to families
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March 2, 2023
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Placement letters mailed to families
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June 2023
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UPK Registration and Screening
Date: To be determined
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SEL and Zones of Regulation
As you know, this year our master schedule includes a 30-minute SEL (Social Emotional Learning) block in which students and staff work together to make connections, build relationships, and engage in community circles.
In addition, students learn strategies for managing and regulating emotions. A common approach throughout the building includes teaching students the Zones of Regulation. One of our school counselors, Mr. Simmons, has compiled a parent resource. Please take a look and ask your child to teach you about zones at home! Click here for more information: Zones of Regulation - Parent Info.pdf
Cartons for Christmas
Thank you so much for your generous donations for Cartons for Christmas. Our student leaders gathered a great deal of items to donate to those in need. This was a great way to kick off a season of generosity. Thanks again!
Save the Dates
Holiday Recess - Our holiday recess will take place from Monday, December 26 through Monday, January 2. We will welcome students back to school on Tuesday, January 3.
Parent Teacher Conferences – Canal View's parent teacher conferences will take place on Thursday, January 19 from 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm and on Wednesday, January 25 from 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm. All sign-ups are managed by classroom teachers. We look forward to celebrating student successes and sharing growth areas during these important conversations.
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Warmly,
Denise Lemcke
Principal