Principal's Message
This school year, you will be able to find Mr. Hill's E-News messages on this page. Click the date below to read the message. You may translate it into your preferred language using the translate feature of the website. Click the icon in the upper left corner that has the letters A and Z inside a speech bubble.
January E-News Messages
January 9, 2026
Dear Crane Families,
Welcome back to a wonderful new year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. We are looking forward to the terrific opportunities that await us in 2026.
Creating Rituals and Routines
Rituals and routines are very important to children. As we move into the next semester, having an established bedtime and homework time is important. A tired child has a hard time focusing on tasks and completing work throughout the school day. Thank you for your support with this.
Local Resources for Families
We want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You may also visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
In Case You Missed It Checkout Crane’s Virtual Assembly
Crane Virtual Assembly December 2025
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click here to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning.
Counselor's Corner Newsletter
Please check out what our school counselor is teaching during the next few months.
Counselor’s Corner Link
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 1/14: Virtual PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. (Join Here)
- 1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Closed
- 1/30: Grading Day, School Closed
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org DIstrict Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
December E-News Messages
December 18, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. The students have worked very hard over the past four months reading, writing, solving problems, and learning about science and social studies concepts. When we return, we have a lot of work to complete over six months. It is very important that your child is attending school every day.
Winter break is here, and how do I keep my kids busy? I have provided a list to help.
- Make bird feeders for your trees outside.
- Bowl with your family and knock them down.
- Go for a hike.
- Interview a family member you don’t see very often.
- Have an ice cream taste test.
- Start a journal.
- Draw and design your own cards (maybe thank you cards).
- Measure with Legos.
- Bring some snow inside and find out what part of your house is the coolest.
- Go on a scavenger hunt outside.
Checkout Crane’s Virtual Assembly
Crane Virtual Assembly December 2025
Local Resources for Families
With the holiday season upon us, we want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You may also visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click here to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning.
Counselor's Corner Newsletter
Please check out what our school counselor is teaching during the next few months.
Counselor’s Corner Link
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 12/22-1/2: No School, Winter Recess
- 1/5: School Reopens
- 1/14: Virtual PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.-Link meet.google.com/cdb-esfy-jya
- 1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Closed
- 1/30: Grading Day, School Closed
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
December 12, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
One week left before December Recess! The students are very excited about their upcoming break. Please check out the important information below.
Spirit Week December 15-19
Please see the attached schedule for the week! Spirit Week is always a lot of fun with all the activities. Spirit Week Link
PTO Penguin Patch
The students enjoyed buying presents for their family members this week. Thanks to all the parent volunteers that helped make this happen.
Check Out RCTV
Rochester City Ballet
Rochester City Ballet performed the popular seasonal favorite, The Nutcracker, today. Crane students explored the story and the music with Mrs. Schmitz prior to the assembly. The Rochester City Ballet was founded in 1987 by Timothy M. Draper, and began as a student company before becoming a professional company in 2003. Since then, it has grown into the only professional ballet company in Western New York. The RBC is known for its collaborations with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and other local arts organizations and they are committed to community outreach to make dance accessible to all. Thank you to the RBC for coming to perform for us and don't forget to ask your Royal Comet about the experience!
Local Resources for Families
With the holiday season upon us, we want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You may also visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click here to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning.
Counselor's Corner Newsletter
Please check out what our school counselor is teaching during the next few months.
Counselor’s Corner Link
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 12/22-1/2: No School, Winter Recess
- 1/5: School Reopens
- 1/14: Virtual PTO Meeting, 6 p.m.-Link meet.google.com/cdb-esfy-jya
- 1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Closed
- 1/30: Grading Day, School Closed
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
December 5, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
We made it to December, and the excitement for this special season is growing here at school. It is also colder at this time of year, so please send your kids in warm clothes. It will be a busy three weeks until December Recess!
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is coming to our school! Next week, your child will have a wonderful opportunity to participate in an educational, fun, and exciting experience. Parent volunteers will assist students while shopping to allow them to purchase surprise gifts for loved ones. There will be more than 100 gifts available for purchase, priced from $0.25 to $12.50 each. Please ensure that the Gift List Budget Envelope is completed and returned back to school with cash or check by Monday, December 8. All checks should be payable to Crane PTO. When you receive your gift from your child, ask them why they picked that gift for you and watch their excitement. It will be a memory that will last a lifetime!
Counselor's Corner Newsletter
Please check out what our school counselor is teaching during the next few months.
Counselor’s Corner Link
Hat & Mitten Tree
We will have a Crane Giving Tree this year! Donations will go toward giving back to the Crane Community. Students may pick a paper mitten off the Giving Tree with the name of a donation item to bring to school. The requested items are: New hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and boxed or canned food items. We will have the tree in the main foyer Monday, December 8 and we request donations be brought in by Friday, December 12. Thank you for your support!
Check Out The Latest RCTV
784,036 Stackers is the New STACK UP! World Record
Crane participated in Stack Up on November 18th, 19th and 20th to help set a new World Record for the "Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations."
speedstacks.com/stackup/2025/t
Local Resources for Families
With the holiday season approaching and the potential for limited federal resources being made available to assist local families, we want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You may also visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click here to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning.
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 12/8-12/10: Penguin Patch
- 12/8-12/10: Hat and Mitten Tree
- 12/22-1/2: No School, Winter Recess
- 1/5: School Reopens
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
November E-News Messages
November 21, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
November is almost over - can you believe it!? This school year is going quickly. Many parents signed up for parent-teacher conferences during Open House. They are scheduled for November 24 and 25, and we look forward to seeing you.
PTO Trophy Winner
Please congratulate Mrs. Barley’s class on winning the PTO trophy. They had the most parents attend this month's PTO meeting. Check out the attached picture.
PTO Crane Dance-a-Thon
Don't forget to collect your child's prizes. As a reminder, by next Friday, November 28, 2025, make sure you work with your child to redeem their prizes.
- Check point total through the account you created at mybooster.com.
- Choose prizes.
- Place order.
- If points are not redeemed by the deadline, pre-selected prizes will automatically be made.
- All prizes will be sent to Crane and distributed in 1-2 weeks to your child to bring home.
- Happy Shopping!
Myles Maccagnini from Ms. Selke's class won the Mega VIP Party at Dave & Buster's.
PTO Penguin Patch Volunteer Link
Please sign-up to help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/
Check Out RCTV
Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access
New York requires school districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey is accessible through SchoolTool now. When you log in to SchoolTool, you will be prompted to respond to several brief questions found in each student's SchoolTool account. This will only take a few minutes and is available through the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app. We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app on your phone, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, Dec. 12. If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate.
Local Resources for Families
With the holiday season approaching and the potential for limited federal resources being made available to assist local families, we want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You also may visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
Family Night at the University of Rochester
Click here to learn more about and to register for this fun and educational opportunity for students presented by the University of Rochester Institute of Optics. Students of all ages will get to see and interact with the science of light! Some of what students will get to participate in and learn about is: balloon popping with lasers; polarization; CO2 laser engraving; thermal imaging; holography, and more. The event is 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday, December 13. Registration is required - click here to sign up.
Progress Report Cards
The marking period officially ended on November 7, and report cards will be available for parents to view on the SchoolTool Parent Portal beginning Friday, November 21. If you are in need of support on how to access your child’s progress report, contact the main office at 359-5400.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. Crane Royal Comet Community Corner
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 11/24-11/28: No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Thanksgiving Recess
- 12/22-1/2: No School, Winter Recess
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
November 14, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
The first snow of the year was exciting for the students. They love seeing the snowflakes fall on their faces. Please check out the info below.
Congratulations to the following students for achieving excellent attendance!
These students maintained an attendance rate of 95% or higher and were selected as winners in our attendance drawing. We drew two names from each grade level to recognize their outstanding commitment to being present and engaged at school. Each family will get a $25 gift card from our awesome PTO.
Kindergarten - Aine Wheeler, Cash Mundorff; First Grade - Alyn Munoz Gonzalez, Austin Tomang; Second Grade - Emmanuella Ochem, Paxton Ramos; Third Grade - Ranuk Jayathilaka, Annalisa Balpuwaduge
Thank a Veteran
This is a special time to honor and thank all the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We recognize their bravery, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our country. Veterans Day, which was observed on Tuesday, reminds us of the importance of service, freedom, and gratitude. Take a moment to thank a veteran today—whether it’s a family member, friend, or neighbor—for their contributions to our nation.
Crane Dance-a-Thon
The students are enjoying all the energy around the Dance-a-Thon!! They can’t wait to dance with all their friends on Friday, November 21. Please checkout the Reward Store. This is a great fundraiser for Crane’s PTO.
Dave & Buster's has partnered with our PTO for this fundraiser. To encourage students to get out and play, they have created an opportunity available to every Crane student—and it’s simple to participate!
How It Works:
- When students sign up on MyBooster.com, simply follow the directions on their dashboard to receive a Dave & Buster's Play Pass.
- Play Pass Expiration: 60-Minute Dave & Buster's Play Pass is valid until next fall.
- Where Can Play Passes Be Used?: Students can redeem their Play Pass at any Dave & Buster's location!
- Sweepstakes: Win a Mega Party! Once a student signs-up on MyBooster.com, they will be entered into a schoolwide sweepstakes for a Dave & Buster's MEGA VIP Party! Students can earn additional entries by completing sharing tasks on their student dashboards.
Family Night at the University of Rochester
Click here to learn more about and to register for this fun and educational opportunity for students presented by the University of Rochester Institute of Optics. Students of all ages will get to see and interact with the science of light! Some of what students will get to participate in and learn about is: balloon popping with lasers; polarization; CO2 laser engraving; thermal imaging; holography, and more. The event is 4 - 7 p.m. Saturday, December 13. Registration is required - click here to sign up.
Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access
Since 2021, the New York State Education Department has required districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey will be accessible through SchoolTool beginning Thursday, November 20.
When you log in to SchoolTool after that date, you will be prompted to respond to some brief questions found in each student's account. You won’t be able to access your student’s information, including report cards, until this is completed.
f more than one survey is available for your child, please review the version in red. This will only take a few minutes and can be done via the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app.
If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate. If you have not already completed the survey, you will be prompted to do so when you log in. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, December 12.
Please note: If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text.
We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. We appreciate your time and thank you for helping us to fulfill this state requirement.
Local Resources for Families
With the holiday season approaching and the potential for limited federal resources being made available to assist local families, we want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You also may visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
Progress Report Cards
The marking period officially ended on November 7, and report cards will be available for parents to view on the SchoolTool Parent Portal beginning Friday, November 21. If you are in need of support on how to access your child’s progress report, contact the main office at 359-5400.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. Crane Royal Comet Community Corner
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 11/19: PTO Meeting 6 p.m. (meet.google.com/qfz-nttg-ojg)
- 11/24-11/28: No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Thanksgiving Recess
- 12/22-1/2: School Closed, Winter Recess
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
November 7, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
The holidays are approaching quickly, and it can get very busy. Please keep your child on a regular schedule to help them through these often hectic times. Read our updates below and have a great weekend!
Crane Dance-a-Thon
The students are enjoying all the energy around the Dance-a-Thon!! They can’t wait to dance with all their friends. The students will be wearing lanyards home very soon with info about the event. Please checkout the Reward Store. This is a great fundraiser for Crane’s PTO. The students will dance on Friday, November 21.
Dave & Buster's has partnered with our PTO for this fundraiser. To encourage students to get out and play, they have created an opportunity available to every Crane student—and it’s simple to participate!
How It Works:
- When students sign-up on MyBooster.com, simply follow the directions on their dashboard to receive a Dave & Buster's Play Pass.
- Play Pass Expiration: 60-Minute Dave & Buster's Play Pass is valid until next fall.
- Where Can Play Passes Be Used?: Students can redeem their Play Pass at any Dave & Buster's location!
- Sweepstakes: Win a Mega Party! Once a student signs-up on MyBooster.com, they will be entered into a schoolwide sweepstakes for a Dave & Buster's MEGA VIP Party! Students can earn additional entries by completing sharing tasks on their student dashboards.
Check Out The Latest RCTV Episode (November 7)
Episode 2 of RCTV
Digital Equity Survey/SchoolTool Access
Since 2021, the New York State Education Department has required districts to gather information regarding home access to the Internet, and what devices students use. This annual Digital Equity Survey will be accessible through SchoolTool beginning Thursday, November 20.
When you log in to SchoolTool after that date, you will be prompted to respond to some brief questions found in each student's account. You won’t be able to access your student’s information, including report cards, until this is completed.
If more than one survey is available for your child, please review the version in red. This will only take a few minutes and can be done via the app or by logging on to the SchoolTool website. We created a document to walk you through the process if you are using the website instead of the app.
If you completed the survey last year, please review your responses to verify the information is still accurate. If you have not already completed the survey, you will be prompted to do so when you log in. Please update or complete the survey no later than Friday, December 12.
Please note: If you are using the SchoolTool mobile app, you may see multiple surveys for each student. The required survey will be in red text.
We have also created a short video to assist you with a few of your selections while taking the survey. We appreciate your time and thank you for helping us to fulfill this state requirement.
The Rochester Children & Teens' Book Festival
The Rochester Children & Teens' Book Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 8, at Monroe Community College. Please click the link for additional information.
The Rochester Children & Teens' Book Festival
Local Resources for Families
With the holiday season approaching and the potential for limited federal resources being made available to assist local families, we want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You also may visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
Progress Report Cards
The marking period officially ended on November 7, and report cards will be available for parents to view on the SchoolTool Parent Portal beginning Friday, November 21. If you are in need of support on how to access your child’s progress report, contact the main office at 359-5400.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. Crane Royal Comet Community Corner
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 11/11: School Closed, Veterans Day
- 11/19: PTO Meeting 6 p.m. (meet.google.com/qfz-nttg-ojg)
- 11/24-11/28: No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Thanksgiving Recess
- 12/22-1/2: School Closed, Winter Recess
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
October E-News Messages
- October 31, 2025
- October 24, 2025
- October 17, 2025
- October 9, 2025 (Regular E-News)
- October 9, 2025 (Morning Message)
- October 4, 2025
October 31, 2025
Friday, October 31, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
If you are going out tonight, please be careful and have a great time. Hopefully, it does not rain too much. Remember, this weekend is also “Fall Back” and we will change our clocks before we go to bed Saturday night.
Trick-or-Treat Night
I would like to personally thank the PTO and all the parents who came to our Trick-or-Treat Night. The students had a wonderful time and were very respectful. We had more than 400 people attend this awesome event!
The Rochester Children & Teens' Book Festival
The Rochester Children & Teens' Book Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 8, at Monroe Community College. Please click the link for additional information.
The Rochester Children & Teens' Book Festival
Crane Dance-a-Thon
The students are enjoying all the energy around the Dance-a-Thon!! They can’t wait to dance with all their friends., The students will be wearing lanyards home very soon with info about the event. This is a great fundraiser for Cranes PTO. The students will dance on November 21st.
Check Out RCTV
Make a Difference Day Food Drive
Thanks for the generous donations. We had more than 15 boxes to take to the high school!
Local Resources for Families
With the holiday season approaching and the potential for limited federal resources being made available to assist local families, we want to remind our community of several local avenues of support. Students can always take advantage of the free breakfast and lunch options on school days. (We recommend submitting the annual free and reduced lunch forms so R-H can continue to provide an array of services to students and families.) In addition, families can utilize the R-H Kicking Hunger School Food Pantry and additional local food resources. You also may visit this page on our website for a variety of resources available to families.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. Crane Royal Comet Community Corner for September and October
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 11/11: School Closed, Veterans Day
- 11/19: PTO Meeting 6 p.m. (meet.google.com/qfz-nttg-ojg)
- 11/24-11/28: No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Thanksgiving Recess
- 12/22-1/2: School Closed, Winter Recess
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
October 24, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
Tonight is our Trick-or-Treat Night. We look forward to seeing all the different costumes! If you have children in multiple grade levels, please choose one of the times to attend. As a reminder, there are no weapons allowed with costumes and students must be supervised at all times.
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (K&1) 6-6:45 p.m.
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (2&3) 7-7:45 p.m.
Check Out Our First RCTV Episode for This School Year
Make a Difference Day Food Drive
We will be participating again this year in the Rush-Henrietta Make a Difference Day Food Drive, as we have since the late 1990s. Crane will be accepting food donations October 27-31. Let's 'Level Up' and outdo our food collection efforts from last year! Please check out the attached flyer for specific needs. A box will be available in the main office to collect donations.
Henrietta Fire District Homework Pizza Party Winner
Congratulations, Mrs. Marino’s class. Her class has won the Fire Homework Pizza Party this year for Crane! They all turned in their evacuation maps to show how their family would exit their home in the event of an emergency.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 p.m., you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. Crane Royal Comet Community Corner for September and October
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 11/11: School Closed, Veterans Day
- 11/24-11/28: No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Thanksgiving Recess
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
October 17, 2025
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
Fall is here, and the students love seeing all the colorful leaves falling. I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. Please check out the attached pictures from this week.
PTO Trick-or-Treat Halloween Event
The PTO could use some assistance with the Trick-or-Treat event later this month. Please sign up to help out on October 24. Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 pm, you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. Crane Royal Comet Community Corner for September and October
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 10/23: School Pictures Make-up
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (K&1) 6-6:45 p.m.
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (2&3) 7-7:45 p.m.
- 11/11: School Closed, Veterans Day
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
October 9, 2025 (Regular E-News)
Dear Crane Families,
It is that time of year when the weather keeps changing. The cooler temperatures are on the way. We have no school on Friday and Monday. Students should keep reading over this long weekend.
In case you missed it! Our First Assembly
PTO Trick or Treat Halloween Event
The PTO could use some assistance with the Trick or Treat event later this month. Please sign up to help out on October 24. Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Physical Education
Students need to wear sneakers to keep themselves safe during PE. Sandals, Crocs, and dress shoes are not safe footwear for PE. They can bring them to school in their backpack but should have sneakers for PE and recess every day.
DESSA Screener
More than two decades of research helps us understand the important role that social-emotional skills play in shaping each student's success both now and in the future. Making good decisions, demonstrating self-control, persisting at challenging tasks, and working well as a member of a group are examples of skills necessary for children to be successful well into adulthood.
We are committed to prioritizing mental health and supporting our strategic-plan goal to increase the social-emotional competence of our students. For the second year, R-H will be using a strength-based universal screening tool called DESSA. It is our goal to have 80 percent of students take part in this benchmarking twice each school year - once in the fall and spring. At the K-6 level, teachers will complete administration of this screener for their entire class. Building teams will review the data and use it to help shape the support we provide to students. You can opt-out your child by emailing me before Monday, October 13. (bhill@rhnet.org)
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 pm, you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. October Royal Comet Community Corner
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Upcoming Dates:
- 10/10: No School, Superintendent’s Conference Day
- 10/13: School Closed, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- 10/23: School Pictures Make-up
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (K&1) 6-6:45 p.m.
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (2&3) 7-7:45 p.m.
- 11/11: School Closed, Veterans Day
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
October 9, 2025 (Morning Message)
Dear Crane Families,
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to Crane Elementary School late last night after a report of a person in crisis on school grounds. Deputies transported the person to a hospital for further evaluation. Although there was an initial report of a weapon, a search of the grounds - led by deputies doing K9, drone, and foot searches - found no such evidence. District Safety Director Michael Paladino was also there, reviewing security footage with deputies.
No threats were made to the school. However, because this unfolded on school property, MCSO offered to have an officer stationed near campus during arrival time today to provide additional peace of mind. We appreciate our partnership with the MCSO and the support they provide.
We anticipate a normal school day today. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
October 4, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
The students did a great job with Safety Week. They followed many directions and completed each of these important drills successfully. We also had our first assembly of the year - check out the video!
Our First Assembly
Sign up to Help at the Book Fair
We have a couple slots left for volunteers at next week’s book fair. Click here if you can help out!
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 pm, you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. October Royal Comet Community Corner
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Attendance Reminders For Parents
This year, the Crane PTO will be offering an incentive for parents regarding their children's attendance rate. Stay tuned for more information.
Upcoming Dates:
- 10/6-10/9: PTO Book Fair
- 10/10: No School, Superintendent’s Conference Day
- 10/13: School Closed, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- 10/23: School Pictures Make-up
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (K&1) 6-6:45 p.m.
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (2&3) 7-7:45 p.m.
- 11/11: School Closed, Veterans Day
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
September E-News Messages
September 26, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
Thanks to all the parents who attended the open house on Thursday night. It was awesome seeing all the students showing their families around. Check out the attached pics from this week.
Safety Week Scheduled for September 29 - October
As part of our continuing efforts to make schools as safe as possible for all students and staff, the Rush-Henrietta Central School District will hold safety drills during the week of September 29 - October 3. These drills are designed to practice and assess emergency response procedures. During this week, the buildings will practice evacuation, medical emergency, and lockdown emergency response procedures. The Rush-Henrietta Central School District works year-round to refine its safety and emergency response practices. These activities help us be as prepared as possible in the event of an actual emergency. Thank you for your patience and support as we complete these important drills.
Pick-up Form
Please complete this form no later than 12:30 p.m. on the day of the early pick-up/dismissal change. If it is past 12:30 pm, you must call the Crane office at 585-359-5400 and provide a reason for the late request. Emergencies may be accommodated with principal review/approval only. We regret that we are unable to process same-day requests received after 12:30 pm through this form. If you are intending to pick up your child each day, please contact the Crane office at 585-359-5400. Please note, anyone picking up a student will need to show photo identification.
Social-Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. September Royal Comet Community Corner
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day when you know your child will be absent. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Attendance Reminders For Parents
This year, the Crane PTO will be offering an incentive for parents regarding their children's attendance rate. Stay tuned for more information.
Upcoming Dates:
- 10/6-10/9: PTO Book Fair
- 10/10: No School, Superintendent’s Conference Day
- 10/13: School Closed, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- 10/23: School Pictures Make-up
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (K&1) 6-6:45 p.m.
- 10/24: Trick-or-Treat (2&3) 7-7:45 p.m.
- 11/11: School Closed, Veterans Day
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
September 19, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
The third week of school has been warm! The students have enjoyed playing outside with their friends. Check out the attached pics from this week.
Open House for Grades 1-3
Crane’s open house is Thursday, September 25. It is a great time for your child to show you what they are working on.
- (Gr.1) 5:30-6:30 p.m; (Gr. 2 & 3) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Crane PTO Spiritwear Sales
Crane Spiritwear sales start Monday. Please look at the attached information to buy Spiritwear.
You Belong Here: Hispanic Heritage Month
While many of us are celebrating the arrival of the weekend, a special group of people has been preparing for a celebration of a different sort! Hispanic Heritage Month will last until October 15. First observed on a weekly basis in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was signed into federal law in 1988. This designation reminds us each year to take time to reflect on people from Hispanic backgrounds who make a difference in our community, schools, and lives every day. There is a place for all of us in the Rush-Henrietta Central School District. You belong here! Learn more here.
Social Emotional Support Site
Each month, the Crane SEL Team will share an issue of the Royal Comet Community Corner based on the month’s SEL focus. Click on each link to explore the activities with your child. After you have completed the activities, fill out the form in Royal Comet Rewards to share your learning. September Royal Comet Community Corner
School Pictures
Crane Picture Day is Wednesday, September 24. An order form was sent home in your child’s folder. All students must get their picture taken even if you will not be purchasing photos.
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day. This link will be checked every morning. Promptly submitting this form to alert us to the reason for your child’s absence will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Attendance Reminders For Parents
This year, the Crane PTO will be offering an incentive for parents regarding their children's attendance rate. Stay tuned for more information.
StopFinder Bus Transportation App
The district website provides information about this important app for parents! Just click here.
Upcoming Dates:
- 9/24 School Pictures
- 9/25 Open House
1st Grade: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
2nd and 3rd Grade: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - 10/6-10/9: PTO Book Fair
- 10/24 Trick-or-Treat (K&1) 6-6:45 p.m.
- 10/24 Trick-or-Treat (2&3) 7-7:45 p.m.
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
New Website: R-H has a new website! Please familiarize yourself with the website and share feedback here.
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
September 12, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
The second week of school was awesome! The kindergarten students all know how to get to their classrooms and students are doing a great job supporting each other. Check out the attached pics from this week.
Late Arrival Information
Students that arrive to school at 7:45 a.m. or after are considered late. Doors close promptly at 7:45 a.m., so students arriving after that time must gain entrance through the main door only. Parents must walk their student to the main entrance to sign them into school; students will be marked as a late arrival. To avoid tardiness, please send your student via bus or parent drop-off between 7:35 and 7:45 a.m. If you are dropping off your child, please stay in your car and have them sit on the passenger side. This will keep drop-off moving smoothly.
PTO Trophy Winner
On Wednesday, we held our first PTO meeting of the year. Congratulations to Mr. Brawn’s class, who had the most parents in attendance! Their class will proudly keep the PTO trophy until our next meeting. Be sure to check out their picture in this week’s e-news.
We are thrilled to share that 41 people attended, representing 18 different classrooms. This is a fantastic start, and we look forward to seeing even more families join us at future meetings!
Remind APP
Remind Hub is the district’s communication platform, making it easy for families and schools to stay connected. All primary contacts listed in SchoolTool are automatically enrolled into their child’s classes. To join directly, you can text the code 8g3db43 to 81010 and start receiving updates from Crane Elementary.
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day. This link will be checked every morning. This will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Attendance Reminders For Parents
This year, the Crane PTO will be offering an incentive for parents regarding their children's attendance rate. Stay tuned for more information.
StopFinder Bus Transportation App
The district website provides information about this important app for parents! Just click here.
Upcoming Dates:
- 9/25 Open House
1st Grade: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
2nd and 3rd Grade: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Important Links:
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
New Website: R-H has a new website! Please familiarize yourself with the website and share feedback here.
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
September 10, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
We will be holding our first PTO meeting this evening at 6:00 PM. When you sign into the virtual meeting, please put your child’s teacher’s name in the chat. The class with the highest parent attendance will win the PTO Trophy, which they will keep until our next meeting!
Please find the virtual meeting link and agenda below.
Meeting Link:meet.google.com/tsz-nfdn-
We look forward to seeing you tonight!
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal
September 5, 2025
Dear Crane Families,
What an awesome first week! We love hearing all of the stories about summer and seeing how excited everyone is to be back at school. Please check out some of the awesome pictures from the first day that are attached. Thank you for helping this first week back at school go so well.
Crane School Absence Note
Below is a link you can fill out at any time of the day. This link will be checked every morning. This will help you avoid getting the automated call.
Attendance Reminders For Parents
This year, the Crane PTO will be offering an incentive for parents regarding their children's attendance rate. Stay tuned for more information.
StopFinder Bus Transportation App
The new district website provides information about this important app for parents! Just click here.
Upcoming Dates:
- 9/10 PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. Virtual Link (meet.google.com/tsz-nfdn-
iuv) - 9/25 Open House
1st Grade: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
2nd and 3rd Grade: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Important Links
Crane PTO Facebook: Crane PTO Facebook page
District Website: www.rhnet.org
Crane Website: crane.rhnet.org
District Facebook Page: facebook.com/rhschools/
District Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rh_
New Website: R-H has a new website! Please familiarize yourself with the website and share feedback here.
Sincerely,
Brian Hill
Principal