Onondaga Road Update

Open House...

Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Come see our children’s display of all that they have learned!

New this year, PTA is sponsoring Cruisin’ Cones Ice Cream Truck.  If you would like to purchase ice cream, please do so after you tour the classrooms and school.  The ice cream truck will be out back by the playground.  School will be open from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and doors will be locked at 7:30 at the end of Open House.  Be sure to come inside first, and then enjoy your ice cream outside!  We have worked hard all year, and we can’t wait for you to come and see!

 Book Fair...

Friday, May 31 and Monday, June 3
Watch for details and flyers coming home soon!  Students will have the opportunity to visit the Spring Scholastic Book Fair as a way to kick off summer fun reading!

Dates to Remember...

Today, Tuesday, 4/23 - 6:30 - PTA will meet at the high school LGI room, and immediately following at 7:00 is a presentation of the annual district budget.  All are welcome!

Wednesday, 4/24 - Grade 4 goes to the ballpark for Syracuse Mets Education Day.  Dress appropriately for the weather!

Friday, 4/26 - School Store

Wednesday, 5/1 and Thursday, 5/2 - Students in grades 3, 4, 5 take the NYS Math Assessment, beginning promptly at 9:30.

Friday, 5/3/19 - School Spirit Day - Wear your blue and gold!

Love My School Day - Thursday, April 11

Students are encouraged to wear Onondaga Road colors this THURSDAY! We look forward to seeing our students show their school pride by wearing BLUE and GOLD! 

Raptor Visiting Management System - ID Required!
For the safety of all students and staff during school hours, Onondaga Road Elementary, and all schools in the district, will be implementing the Raptor Visiting Management System starting on Monday, April 22. All visitors will be expected to provide photo identification when they visit the building and plan to go beyond the main office. A letter will be distributed to all families this week which will provide pertinent information in regards to the system and safety protocols.  Please read the information carefully, and then feel free to call us with any questions. 

Positivity Project in Action
Our second graders recently wrote persuasive paragraphs.  In an effort to show what they have learned through the Positivity Project, students decided to put their creativity into action and write persuasively to Paul Valenti, the owner of Glazed and Confused.  Students tried to persuade Mr. Valenti to create a donut that represents positivity, and that we be the recipients of such a treat!  Well, it worked!  Mr. Valenti was impressed by our students' writing and creativity, so he captured the students' requests in donut form and donated the treats. Positively sweet!

Dates to Remember...

- Tuesday, April 23 - PTA will meet at WGHS at 6:30, and a budget presentation will immediately follow at 7:00.
- Wednesday, April 24 - Staff Appreciation Day!
- Friday, April 26 - School Store
- Wednesday-Thursday, May 1-2 - NYS Math Assessments for grades 3, 4, 5

Spring Break
School will not be in session next week, April 15- April 19!

Three Special Events in Three Days!

On Thursday, March 14, we hosted our annual Science Fair featuring experiments and displays from 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.  Our scientists were required to propose a hypothesis, test it, then record and display their results.  Outstanding effort went into the demonstrations, so thank you to our students and parent volunteers for making it an eventful evening.

On Friday, March 15, our school was treated to a performance of Irish Dancing from Francis Academy.  

Monday evening, March 18, several of our fifth grade band members participated in an All Star Music Performance at Camillus Middle School.  Students from across the district were invited to rehearse together for the past eight weeks and then showcased their skills at last night's performance.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year continues throughout the month of March at the Central Registrar Office located at 300 Sanderson Drive, Camillus.  Be sure to make an appointment to register by calling the Central Registrar at (315) 487-4683.   Students registered for next school year's Kindergarten will soon be invited to a "Get Ready for Kindergarten" program at Onondaga Road, so stay tuned for information!

New York State ELA testing will take place on Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3.  All students in grades 3, 4, 5 will participate in computer-based ELA assessments.  Our students are prepared, and we are excited to see the outcome!  Parents, be on the lookout for an informational letter regarding the assessments from our Superintendent, Mike Schiedo.

Final March Dates to Remember:

• Wednesday, 3/20 - Half-day staff development day, 11:30 dismissal for students
• Friday, 3/22 - Report Cards are distributed
• Thursday, 3/28 - Grade 3 chorus concert here at OR, 7:00 p.m.