Bulletin - 8/31/10

Bulletin last updated 8/31/10, 10:05 AM

WELCOME BACK!

Today is the first day of classes for students at Genesee Schools! We hope everyone had a wonderful and fun summer! It is nice to have the students back in attendance and we wish everyone a good school year ahead.

WELCOME TO NEW STUDENTS AND STAFF

Our warmest Bulldog Welcome to ALL of the students new to our district this summer! There are 36 new faces at Genesee Schools and in our community!! Please introduce yourself and extend a welcome to all the new students!

We would also like to extend a warm welcome to new staff members, or those who have changed teaching assignments. It has been a busy summer with new staff getting acquainted with the Genesee School District, and existing staff stepping up to accept new assignments to help with all the new enrollments! Welcome to Nathan Barham who is teaching secondary English and Speech, to Jennifer Pollard teaching secondary Sciences, to Jennifer Hayne returning to teach secondary Art, and to our new superintendent and elementary principal, Mrs. Wendy Moore. We would also like to recognize Meg Booth teaching secondary English and Theater Lit., but now also assuming the library postion; Doreen Weeks who is teaching the 5th/6th combined class, Doreen has taught combination classes at Genesee in the past as well as third grade and kindergarten; Melissa Hanson will be teaching Kindergarten this year and still working half time as our Reading Specialist; Bob Bielenberg will be working as a secondary special education aide as well as his usual bus driver duties; and finally we welcome Melissa Kappus as the pre-school teacher!!!

BUS GARAGE NEWS

****Please contact the bus garage by 6:30 A.M. if your child will NOT be riding the bus. Thank you!!

LUNCH TIMES

Due to the adjustment with the longer school day, and the increase in the number of periods in the secondary schedule, lunch times have been adjusted as follows:
Primary - Grades 1-3 - 10:55 a.m.
Intermediate - Grades 4-6 (and kindergartners staying for afternoon - 11:25 a.m.
Jr/Sr High School - 11:55 a.m.

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

There will be an Open House tonight for all students in grades 4 through 12 and their parents this evening, August 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

SEASON SPORTS PASSES

Bulldog Season Sports Passes are once again for sale. These passes will get you in to all HOME Bulldog events. Volleyball, Football, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball at both the Junior and Senior High Level. It's a really savings if you are a fan. Regular admission is $5 for adults $4 for students, so it can add up quickly! Passes are available for sale at the High School Office, or we can make arrangements for pick-up by calling the High School office at 285-1162. A family pass is $175 and a deduction is made for each Jr/Sr High Student Activity Card that a family purchases. There are single, couple and senior citizen rates as well. And ALL passes, except the Family Pass, can be purchased per/sport if necessary.

JR/SR High School News

1.) Good Luck to the Volleyball teams who will take on Kendrick here at home this evening with games beginning at 6:00 p.m. Go Dawgs!

2.) Schedule changes: Students have 5 days from the first day of school to make changes to their existing class schedules. At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7th, all classes will be FINAL. To make a change, students may see Mr. Scripter before or after school, or during the period they need to make a change. *IF the student is wanting to see the counselor during a class period, that student must FIRST check in his/her currently assigned teacher for that hour, and then obtain permission to go to the counselor's office. Otherwise you WILL be marked absent. Thank you.

Activity Period - (New times to be determined)

· Monday –
· Tuesday –
· Wednesday –
· Thursday –
· Friday –

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)*Students will be notified of the date the program becomes active for the 2010-2011 school year.

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday -
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

Elementary After School Study Hall (3:15pm - 4:15pm)*Students will be notified of the date the program will become active for the current school year.

· Monday
· Tuesday
· Wednesday
· Thursday
· Friday

Lunch

***Note: Elementary students may select the main entree or the first optional entree. Secondary students may select from all options. The complete monthly menu may be found on the food services website.

· August 31, 2010 - TUESDAY
· Lunch: Tony's Cheese Pizza, salad, pineapple bits, graham cracker and milk.
Secondary students will be having a BBQ.
· Option #1: NO OPTIONS FIRST DAY
· Option #2: NO OPTIONS FIRST DAY
· Option #3: NO OPTIONS FIRST DAY

· September 1, 2010 - WEDNESDAY
· Lunch: Chicken burger, roasted potato wedges, watermelon, animal crackers and chocolate milk.
· Option #1: Hamburger(available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: Fishwich(available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: Chef Salad(available to secondary students only)

Bulletin - 8/30/10

Bulletin last updated 8/30/10, 3:30 PM

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

TOMORROW is the first day of school for the 2010-2011 school year at Genesee!

PLEASE REMEMBER, THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR, AND START AND END TIMES FOR THE SCHOOL DAY, FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR. **Please access and review the calendar available from the homepage of the district website or in the information mailed to your homes. School resumes on August 31st at 8:00 a.m. (not 8:25). Elementary students will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. daily and secondary students at 3:20. There are NO EARLY RELEASE DAYS in next year's calendar. There are however a number of professional days for which there will be no attendance for students. *Thank you in advance for taking time to review the calendar and make preparations in advance!

LUNCH TIMES

Do to the adjustment with the longer school day and the increase in the number of periods in the secondary schedule, lunch times have been adjusted as follows:
Primary - Grades 1-3 - 10:55 a.m.
Intermediate - Grades 4-6 (and kindergartners staying for afternoon - 11:25 a.m.
Jr/Sr High School - 11:55 a.m.

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

There will be an open house event for students in grades preschool through third grade today, Monday, August 30th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is the day before school starts and is a wonderful opportunity to drop off supplies, meet teachers and check out the classrooms. This open house helps to insure a smooth first day of school and we encourage you to participate. *This is not a time for conferencing about specific concerns regarding your child. If you feel such a conference is needed, scheduling an appointment with your child's teacher will provide the private setting in which to accomplish that.

ADDITIONALLY the Genesee PTO will be providing popsicle treats to enjoy on the front lawn as you are leaving the open house. Information regarding membership with the PTO, and the wonderful events they sponsor will also be available. Please take a moment, and consider joining the Genesee PTO.

*The Open House for grades 4 through 12 will be held the evening of the first day of school, August 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

SEASON SPORTS PASSES

Bulldog Season Sports Passes are once again for sale. These passes will get you in to all HOME Bulldog events. Volleyball, Football, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball at both the Junior and Senior High Level. It's a really savings if you are a fan. Regular admission is $5 for adults $4 for students, so it can add up quickly! Passes are available for sale at the High School Office, or we can make arrangements for pick-up by calling the High School office at 285-1162. A family pass is $175 and a deduction is made for each Jr/Sr High Student Activity Card that a family purchases. There are single, couple and senior citizen rates as well. And ALL passes, except the Family Pass, can be purchased per/sport if necessary.

JR/SR High School News

1.)SCHOOL BEGINS AT 8:00 a.m., TUESDAY, AUGUST 31ST. *Schedules will be available for pick-up beginning at 7:40 a.m. All students will need to report to their first hour class for attendance. After that there will be an assembly in the gym and then students will be directed in activities and class rotation for the remainder of the day. LUNCH is a BBQ, on the house!!

2.) There have been some changes made to the Master Schedule to accommodate increased enrollments. Be sure to check your schedule carefully. You may need to see Mr. Scripter to complete, change or fill your schedule.

4.) SENIORS: Shortly after the school year begins, usually in October, the representative from the company who prints our diplomas will be here to discuss graduation orders for caps and gowns, and announcements. *When this order is placed, usually just before Thanksgiving, is when the diploma order is also submitted, with your name as it will appear on your diploma. This name is an exact match to what is on your birth certificate, which we have on file in the office. IF you are planning to make a legal change to your name (i.e. spelling of first name, middle name, dropping a name, adding a last name, etc.), you will need to have the paperwork complete and turned in to the office PRIOR to the diploma order being submitted, otherwise your diploma will be printed to match your current legal birth certificate.

Activity Period - (When school is in session)

· Monday –
· Tuesday –
· Wednesday –
· Thursday –
· Friday –

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm when school is in session)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

Elementary After School Study Hall (3:15pm - 4:15pm when school is in session)

· Monday
· Tuesday
· Wednesday
· Thursday
· Friday

Lunch (When School is in session)

***Note: Elementary students may select the main entree or the first optional entree. Secondary students may select from all options. The complete monthly menu may be found on the food services website.

· August 31, 2010 - First Day
· Lunch: Tony's Cheese Pizza, salad, pineapple bits, graham cracker and milk.
Secondary students will be having a BBQ.
· Option #1: NO OPTIONS FIRST DAY
· Option #2: NO OPTIONS FIRST DAY
· Option #3: NO OPTIONS FIRST DAY

· September 1, 2010 -
· Lunch: Chicken burger, roasted potato wedges, watermelon, animal crackers and chocolate milk.
· Option #1: Hamburger(available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: Fishwich(available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: Chef Salad(available to secondary students only)

Bulletin 8/23/2010

Bulletin last updated 8/23/10, 5:30 PM

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

Genesee School has been dismissed for summer break, but classes will resume on August 31st, 2010 - NEXT TUESDAY! We hope everyone has had a fun filled and restful summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone upon the return to school.

PLEASE REMEMBER, THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR, AND START AND END TIMES FOR THE SCHOOL DAY, FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR. **Please access and review the calendar available from the homepage of the district website or in the information mailed to your homes. School resumes on August 31st at 8:00 a.m. (not 8:25). Elementary students will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. daily and secondary students at 3:20. There are NO EARLY RELEASE DAYS in next year's calendar. There are however a number of professional days for which there will be no attendance for students. *Thank you in advance for taking time to review the calendar and make preparations in advance!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES LISTS

The list of school supplies for elementary students has been posted on the front doors of the school and is available on-line from the homepage of the school district website. Secondary students only need to have paper, pens and pencils for the first day. As students rotate through their schedule, they will be informed of specific supplies if needed.

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

There will be an open house event for students in grades preschool through third grade on Monday, August 30th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is the day before school starts and is a wonderful opportunity to drop off supplies, meet teachers and check out the classrooms. This open house helps to insure a smooth first day of school and we encourage you to participate. *This is not a time for conferencing about specific concerns regarding your child. If you feel such a conference is needed, scheduling an appointment with your child's teacher will provide the private setting in which to accomplish that.

ADDITIONALLY the Genesee PTO will be providing popsicle treats to enjoy on the front lawn as you are leaving the open house. Information regarding membership with the PTO, and the wonderful events they sponsor will also be available. Please take a moment, and consider joining the Genesee PTO.

*The Open House for grades 4 through 12 will be held the evening of the first day of school, August 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

BOOSTER BBQ!!!

Friday, August 27th @ 5:30 p.m. - at the field. Hamburger or hot dog with chips and a water will be served. This is a great time to pay your annual membership dues and enjoy a FREE meal!! Pay $15.00 for regular dues, or, if you'd like to show added support, $30.00 dues, and your name will be listed on the membership board in the gym foyer of the school!! All paid members will have their name put into a raffle for a Bulldog Basket, to be given away at halftime!! Out of town guests may also eat for $5.00 per plate. We will also have some new and exciting items for sale to show your Genesee Bulldogs Pride!! We hope to see everyone there supporting the Genesee High School Bulldog football team for their first game of the season against Lapwai!! Go Bulldogs!! Don't miss this fun annual event - and no cooking on Friday night!!

SEASON SPORTS PASSES

Bulldog Season Sports Passes are once again for sale. These passes will get you in to all HOME Bulldog events. Volleyball, Football, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball at both the Junior and Senior High Level. It's a really savings if you are a fan. Regular admission is $5 for adults $4 for students, so it can add up quickly! Passes are available for sale at the High School Office, or we can make arrangements for pick-up by calling the High School office at 285-1162. A family pass is $175 and a deduction is made for each Jr/Sr High Student Activity Card that a family purchases. There are single, couple and senior citizen rates as well. And ALL passes except the Family Pass can be purchased per/sport if necessary.

JR/SR High School News

1.) Final registration for fall classes will be held on August 24th and 25th. The schedule will be as follows and registration packets will be sent in the mail soon.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24th
Senior Registration - 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Junior Registration - 10:00 to Noon
Sophomore Registration - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Freshmen Registration - 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25th
8th Grade Registration - 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
7th Grade Registration - 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

New Student Registration, or Registration for those students unable to make the scheduled time listed above will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25th.

2.) For your convenience, all classes selected by students at spring pre-registration have been scheduled - based on availability. Your class schedules for fall are now viewable in the student portal through Lumen. Some courses have been changed to accommodate changes in the Master Schedule. If you are currently without a class for a particular period and/or semester, you can discuss your options with Mr. Scripter at final registration.

3.) Please remember, if you are unable to attend registration day, NO EARLY REGISTRATIONS will be granted. You may register during New Student registration on the 25th, or you can call for an appointment at 285-1162.

4.) SENIORS: Shortly after the school year begins, usually in October, the representative from the company who prints our diplomas will be here to discuss graduation orders for caps and gowns, and announcements. *When this order is placed, usually just before Thanksgiving, is when the diploma order is also submitted, with your name as it will appear on your diploma. This name is an exact match to what is on your birth certificate, which we have on file in the office. IF you are planning to make a legal change to your name (i.e. spelling of first name, middle name, dropping a name, adding a last name, etc.), you will need to have the paperwork complete and turned in to the office PRIOR to the diploma order being submitted, otherwise your diploma will be printed to match your current legal birth certificate.

Activity Period - (When school is in session)

· Monday – 10:15 a.m.
· Tuesday – 11:20 a.m.
· Wednesday – 12:25 a.m.
· Thursday – 1:55 p.m.
· Friday – 3:00 p.m.

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm when school is in session)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

Elementary After School Study Hall (3:15pm - 4:15pm when school is in session)

· Monday
· Tuesday
· Wednesday
· Thursday
· Friday

Lunch (When School is in session)

***Note: Elementary students may select the main entree or the first optional entree. Secondary students may select from all options. The complete monthly menu may be found on the food services website.

· (date) – CURRENT DAY MENU
· Lunch: Main Menu
· Option #1: (available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: (available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: (available to secondary students only)

· (date) – FOLLOW SCHOOL DAY MENU
· Lunch: Main Menu
· Option #1: (available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: (available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: (available to secondary students only)

Bulletin - 8/16/10

Bulletin last updated 8/16/10, 11:00 AM

BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

Genesee School has been dismissed for summer break, but we are rapidly approaching the return to school for the 2010-2011 school year! Classes will resume on August 31st, 2010. We hope everyone has had a fun filled and restful summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone upon the return to school.

PLEASE REMEMBER, THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR, AND START AND END TIMES FOR THE SCHOOL DAY, FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR. **Please access and review the calendar available from the homepage of the district website. School resumes on August 31st at 8:00 a.m. (not 8:25). Elementary students will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. daily and secondary students at 3:20. There are NO EARLY RELEASE DAYS in next year's calendar. There are however a number of professional days for which there will be no attendance for students. *Thank you in advance for taking time to review the calendar and make preparations in advance!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES LISTS

The list of school supplies for elementary students has been posted on the front doors of the school and is available on-line from the homepage of the school district website. Secondary students only need to have paper, pens and pencils for the first day. As students rotate through their schedule, they will be informed of specific supplies if needed.

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

There will be an open house event for students in grades preschool through third grade on Monday, August 30th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is the day before school starts and is a wonderful opportunity to drop off supplies, meet teachers and check out the classrooms. This open house helps to insure a smooth first day of school and we encourage you to participate. *This is not a time for conferencing about specific concerns regarding your child. If you feel such a conference is needed, scheduling an appointment with your child's teacher will provide the private setting in which to accomplish that.

ADDITIONALLY the Genesee PTO will be providing popsicle treats to enjoy on the front lawn as you are leaving the open house. Information regarding membership with the PTO, and the wonderful events they sponsor will also be available. Please take a moment, and consider joining the Genesee PTO.

*The Open House for grades 4 through 12 will be held the evening of the first day of school, August 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

PLANT FACILITY ELECTION - TUESDAY, AUGUST 17th

REMINDER: The Plant Facility Election will be held on Tuesday, August 17th from noon to 8:00 p.m. Polling places include Genesee School and the Morscheck residence.

JR/SR High School News

1.) Fall sports practices for High School teams have begun. As a reminder, all 7th, 9th and 11th grade students participating in any sport program throughout the school year will need to have a new physical on file. ALL Athletes need to have a completed Interim Health Questionnaire on file.

2.) Final registration for fall classes will be held on August 24th and 25th. The schedule will be as follows and registration packets will be sent in the mail soon.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24th
Senior Registration - 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Junior Registration - 10:00 to Noon
Sophomore Registration - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Freshmen Registration - 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25th
8th Grade Registration - 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
7th Grade Registration - 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

New Student Registration, or Registration for those students unable to make the scheduled time listed above will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25th.

3.) For your convenience, all classes selected by students at spring pre-registration have been scheduled - based on availability. Your class schedules for fall are now viewable in the student portal through Lumen. Some courses have been changed to accommodate changes in the Master Schedule. If you are currently without a class for a particular period and/or semester, you can discuss your options with Mr. Scripter at final registration.

4.) Please remember, if you are unable to attend registration day, NO EARLY REGISTRATIONS will be granted. You may register during New Student registration on the 25th, or you can call for an appointment at 285-1162.

5.) SENIORS: Shortly after the school year begins, usually in October, the representative from the company who prints our diplomas will be here to discuss graduation orders for caps and gowns, and announcements. *When this order is placed, usually just before Thanksgiving, is when the diploma order is also submitted, with your name as it will appear on your diploma. This name is an exact match to what is on your birth certificate, which we have on file in the office. IF you are planning to make a legal change to your name (i.e. spelling of first name, middle name, dropping a name, adding a last name, etc.), you will need to have the paperwork complete and turned in to the office PRIOR to the diploma order being submitted, otherwise your diploma will be printed to match your current legal birth certificate.

Activity Period - (When school is in session)

· Monday – 10:15 a.m.
· Tuesday – 11:20 a.m.
· Wednesday – 12:25 a.m.
· Thursday – 1:55 p.m.
· Friday – 3:00 p.m.

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm when school is in session)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

Elementary After School Study Hall (3:15pm - 4:15pm when school is in session)

· Monday
· Tuesday
· Wednesday
· Thursday
· Friday

Lunch (When School is in session)

***Note: Elementary students may select the main entree or the first optional entree. Secondary students may select from all options. The complete monthly menu may be found on the food services website.

· (date) – CURRENT DAY MENU
· Lunch: Main Menu
· Option #1: (available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: (available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: (available to secondary students only)

· (date) – FOLLOW SCHOOL DAY MENU
· Lunch: Main Menu
· Option #1: (available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: (available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: (available to secondary students only)