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Meet the Teacher night will take place on Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. 

Elementary teachers will be in the classrooms from 5:30-6:45 p.m. for parents to visit their child’s classroom; then in the cafeteria to eat with everyone. 

Middle/High School teachers will be in the cafeteria from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Dinner will be served during this time in the cafeteria. 

Following Meet the Teacher Night at 7:00 p.m., the Fun in the Jungle students and staff will perform Seussical the Musical Jr. in the Auditorium. All are welcome to attend!

I can’t believe we are heading out of summer already, but here we are. It has been a whirlwind summer here of working on curriculum, planning for the 2024-25 school year, and gearing up to have the best school anywhere!

You will see lots of new names for teachers this year, either familiar teachers in new places or ones with new last names. Meet the Teacher Night will be a great time to meet our new staff on August 28. Teachers will be in their classrooms from 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Dinner is available in the cafeteria. The Drama Club will be presenting Seussical the Musical Jr. at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

The summer found GV a busy place. The only consistent thing we’ve had is change. As you connect with your child’s teacher, please be honest and open with what works and what does not work for you and your family. All of us here want to make the 2024-25 school year the best it can possibly be. We will do everything in our power to work with you every day. The relationship between class and home is vital for success! Thank you for all you do to make GV great with kids who are Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to learn in new and exciting ways!

• 3PK: Ms. Bagley (1268) and Ms. Hopkins (1269)
• 4PK: Ms. R. Schmidt (1258) and Ms. Johnson (1260)
• Activity Room: Ms. Deck (Literacy West) (1266)
• Kindergarten: Ms. Hillman (1259) and Ms. Bliven (1261)
• 1st grade: Ms. Moffat (Mertsock) (1267) and Ms. Miller (1265)
• 2nd grade: Ms. Preston (2268) and Ms. Bump (2266)
• 3rd grade: Ms. LaBenne (2267) and Ms. Vossler (2263)
• 4th grade: Ms. E. White (2216) and Ms. K. Schmidt (Majot) (2234)
• 5th grade: Ms. J. Wesche (2230) and Ms. Dunham (2232)
• 6th grade: Ms. Burger (2218) and Ms. Finnemore (2220)
• Speech: Ms. Graham (1253) and Ms. Rizzo (1254)
• Special Class Teachers: Ms. Ring (2240), Ms. Faller 6:1:1 (2261) Ms. Shaw 6:1:1 (2258)
  Ms. Wonderling (Allen) 12:1:1 (1263) Ms. Edmister 4-6 8:1:1 (2239)
  Ms. Dougherty K-3 8:1:1 (1257)
• Elem. Music: Mr. Durant (2250) and Mr. Robbins (1176)
• Elem. Art: Ms. Shultz (2257) and Ms. Buchholz (1151)
• Digital Literacy: Ms. Auman (1281)
• Elem. Counselor: Ms. Turybury (1218)
• Teacher Assistant: Ms. Marsh (1281), Ms. H. White (2258) and Ms. Prentice (2265)
• Elem. PE: Mr. Clancy (1298) and Mr. Bradt (1407)
• Library: Ms. Norasethaporn (1150)
• Nurses: Ms. George (1236) and Ms. Fuller (1235)
• Intervention: Ms. Palmer (2265), Ms. Cole (2262), Ms. Burton (2262), Ms. Bailey (2251)

As we head into the final days of summer, prepare your kids for the best year ever! If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to call, or email, we are here to serve you. I make a promise to every parent  in our district: we will love your children and strive to make GV the best experience possible!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ed
Elementary Principal

Dear Parents,

We are excited to welcome students back to the Genesee Valley campus in a few short weeks! We
have been working hard this summer and are ready to begin the 2024-25 school year on Tuesday September 3. All necessary school supplies will be provided by the district. Your child’s teachers will distribute supplies for each of their classes.

If your child has their driver’s license and plans to drive to school, they need to fill out a parking permit form. A copy of their driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance is required. Once the necessary paperwork is completed, they will be given a permit to hang from their rearview mirror. This process must be completed each year.

The middle and high school bell schedules are included in this newsletter. Our “Grab and Go” breakfast will start at 7:45 a.m., homeroom will begin at 7:50 a.m., and first period will start at 8:00 a.m. Meet the Teacher Night will be held on Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30-7:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and other families in our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have questions or concerns as the year progresses, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Sara Donlon
7-12 Building Principal

Dear Parent/Guardians,

We hope that you all had a wonderful summer! We are so excited to begin the 2024-25 school year! Over the last several months, there have been changes to the special education department staff and we have added special education classrooms throughout our building to better serve our special education population. The Special Education Department will continue to adapt, change, and evolve to make this a great year for students. We continue to encourage parents/guardians to communicate and connect with us as much as possible. You are a vital part of success for your child. 

As a reminder, our Special Education Department webpage contains several important documents and further information. This includes the “Family Guide to Special Education Services” as well as Procedural Safeguards. These are your legal rights under Federal and State laws to be informed about and involved in the special education process and to make sure that your child receives a free appropriate public education (FAPE).

Our contact information is listed on the Department webpage. We are looking forward to working with you this school year!

Sincerely,

Sarah Taylor 
Director of Special Education

Bus Pick Up and Drop Off

The transportation department at GVCS makes the transportation of our students as safe and efficient as possible. The school has encountered parents requesting that their child or children be dropped off or picked up in different locations on different days of the week. Please keep in mind that changing pick up and drop off locations is very confusing for students, teachers, office staff, and bus drivers and it creates unnecessary problems with our bus routes. If changes are going to be requested, a bus change request form must be filled out and received by 12:00 noon at the welcome desk on the day of the change. No requests will be accepted after 12:00 noon. The change request form is available on our website. No changes will be accepted by phone unless there is an emergency. Mailers will be sent out with pick up and drop off times and also posted in Power School. Please allow for a 10-minute window the first week of school.  

Bus Information

Transportation of students on the school bus is a privilege and an extension of the classroom. Rules for student behavior are as much in force on the bus as in the school facility. School authorities can deny this privilege to any child who is insubordinate or disorderly.

Bus Rules

1. Be on time at your stop. During inclement weather, driving conditions warrant extreme safety. Therefore, to maintain our time schedule, it is advisable to expect your bus to arrive early, especially if your stop is at the beginning of the trip. Please plan accordingly.
2. Parents should bring their children to school if they miss the bus.
3. Wait until the bus comes to a full stop before attempting to get on or off.
4. Go immediately to a seat (the bus driver may assign seats) and remain seated until the  bus comes to a complete stop or arrives at the school.
5. Help keep the bus clean.
6. Do not destroy property.
7. Violence is prohibited.
8. No objects shall be passed through an open window.
9. Keep arms, hands, and head inside the bus
10. Be sure to take all belongings with you when you leave the bus.
11. Do not distract the driver while the bus is in motion.
12. Be a courteous and responsible passenger at all times.

Please contact the school when there is a change in your address or telephone number. If we need to contact you, it is very important that we have a current phone number.  Feel free to contact me at (585) 268-7920 with questions or concerns. Thank you! 

Willy Weaver
Transportation Supervisor