FEBRUARY

• 2/16 - 2/20 ~ School Spirit Week (see below)
• Wed., 2/18 ~ Preschool Open House 6:00-6:45pm
• Mon. 2/23 - Fri., 2/27 ~ NO SCHOOL, February break
• Fri., 2/27 ~ Veggie Van Go @ OV, 10:00-11:00am

Celebrating Our Incredible School Counselors 💙

Dear Families,

This month, we proudly celebrate our school counselors, Mrs. W and Mr. Greco and the vital role they play in supporting our students, families, and school community. At the elementary level, school counselors are essential partners in helping children grow not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well.

The early years of school are a critical time for healthy development. Children are learning how to manage emotions, build relationships, solve problems, and understand themselves and others. School counseling provides the foundation for these lifelong skills. By supporting students early, counselors help set them up for long-term success, in school and beyond.

Our counselors work proactively with all students by teaching Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in classrooms. These lessons help students develop skills such as empathy, self-regulation, responsible decision-making, and positive communication. When students understand their feelings and learn healthy ways to respond, they are better able to focus, learn, and thrive.

In addition to classroom instruction, our counselors support students individually and in small groups. They help children problem-solve challenges, navigate friendships, manage big emotions, and build confidence. For many students, having a trusted adult who listens and cares makes all the difference.

Beyond supporting students, our counselors are deeply connected to our families and community. They organize and lead community activities that strengthen family engagement, provide resources, and create meaningful connections between home and school. Their work ensures that families feel supported, informed, and valued.

We are incredibly grateful for the compassion, dedication, and expertise our school counselors bring to our school every day. Their impact reaches far beyond the counseling office, they help create a safe, supportive, and caring environment where every student can grow and succeed.

Please join us in thanking our amazing counselors for all they do for our community!

Happy National Counseling Week!

Mrs. Carter's Kindergarten class ~ CONGRATULATIONS KIDS, GOOD WORK!!

More ALIENS!

Last week I shared pictures of Kindergartens alien-themed work inspired by the Red Clover Book Award nominee We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang. The Kindergarten students drew their aliens with markers, colored them with oil pastels, and watercolor paint.

The Second Graders did a similar project inspired by the same book but they drew their aliens in pencil and then colored them using fluorescent tempera paints. Many of the alien drawings included lots of complicated and detailed shapes which made them a real challenge to paint. Second Graders rose to the challenge and did some really careful and creative work. Check out their work below!!!

Neshobe School is looking for help taking care of the chickens on the weekends and non-school days. Chicken helpers would make sure the chickens have fresh water, enough food, check that the pen looks okay, and take home any eggs! Bringing treats is optional. If you are interested in signing up, you can view the calendar here. You are not able to sign up directly on the calendar. Email Heather Best, hbest@rnesu.org and she will share the link if you'd like to sign up. Please check with Heather if you have any questions.

School Board Seats for March 2026 Elections

The following seats are up for election in March 2026.

• Brandon (Kevin Thornton)

• Leicester (Lesley Bienvenue)

• Pittsford – 1 year remaining of a 3-year term (Kevin White)

• Whiting – 1 year remaining of a 3-year term (Rhiannon Banks-Morgan)

• At-Large* (2 Seats: Paul Lathrop and Gabe McGuigan)

• At-Large – 1 year remaining of a 3-year term (Garret Hewes)

*At-Large candidates can be from any of the OVUUSD towns: Brandon; Goshen; Leicester; Pittsford Sudbury; and Whiting.

Completed petitions, along with a signed Consent of Candidate Form, are due to your Town Clerk by Monday, January 26, 2026. Petitions for town specific seats require signatures of the lesser of 1% of registered voters or 30 signatures. Petitions for at-large seats require the signature of 60 registered voters.

For additional information about serving on the board, interested parties can review recent board materials available on the OVUU Board and BUU Board pages, attend an upcoming board meeting, or submit questions through Reach Out.