March...Roared in Like a Lion!

Positivity Project

At our last assembly we celebrated students who demonstrate the character strengths of love and fairness:

This week we are learning about zest/enthusiasm.  According to the Positivity Project, zest/enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations.  I find this to be a natural trait for children, which is why I chose a career in elementary school!  Kids tend to be enthusiastic about a wide range of activities, and that can be refreshing.  We'll be on the lookout this week for displays of zest, and we'll see how it carries across each day's activities!

Safety First

A big thank you is extended to you, parents and guardians, for helping to follow our revised safety protocols here at school.  Thank you for adhering to our dismissal procedures, our sign out procedures, and for sending notes if your child's dismissal procedure needs to change on any given day.  As we continue to revise and upgrade our safety practices, please be aware that you will be asked for identification when you visit school or come to pick up a child.  Please don't hesitate to call if you have questions or suggestions for added safety measures.

Half-Day Dismissal
Due to a half-day professional development day for staff, Wednesday, March 14 is a half-day for students.  Dismissal is at 11:20 for walkers or students being picked up, and buses leave school at 11:30.  Please be sure to send a note if your child is being picked up on Wednesday.

The Annual Science Fair
Our Science Fair is near!  On Thursday, March 15, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in our school gym, students from grades 3, 4, 5 will show their knowledge of science and the scientific process with amazing demonstrations.  Participants may arrive at 5:45 to set up their displays.  All other visitors can come any time between 6:00 and 8:00 to check it all out!

Other Dates to Remember

NOTE:  Grade 3 Chorus Concert has been rescheduled to April 18, 7:00 p.m. at the OR gym.  There is no concert on March 20th as was originally scheduled.

• Wed, 3/14 - Half-day dismissal, 11:30
• Thurs, 3/15 - Science Fair, 6:00-8:00
• Fri, 3/16 - Irish Dancers Visit Onondaga Road
• Wed, 3/21 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 at WGHS
• Fri, 3/23 - Report Cards are Distributed
• Fri, 3/30 - No School (Good Friday)