Tuesday, August 28, 2018

HERE WE GO!






Welcome to a new school year at Onondaga Road.  We are excited to get started!







On Monday we welcomed the newest members of our OR family.  These Kindergarten friends are the class of 2031!  


We also had our new student orientation on Monday.  In addition to our new kindergarteners, we are fortunate to welcome 22 new students and their families into our school community!  I know they will feel right at home the minute they meet their teachers and friends!

Our school building is in tip-top shape.  Our custodial and maintenance crews have worked hard to make our school clean and welcoming, and I thank them for their hard work during this hot summer.  




We are in the midst of a construction project, building additional pieces to our school playground.  The students will be so excited when they see what's in store for them!


 While most of our teachers have been in and out of the school all summer getting things ready for the new year, all staff officially starts back this Thursday.  

It's time now for you to get those daytime and bedtime routines back in check!  We're looking forward to seeing our students next Wednesday, September 5, 2018, for our first full day of school!  

Dates to Remember:
  • Thursday, 8/30 and Tuesday, 9/4 - Professional Development Days for all staff
  • Wednesday, 9/5 - Back to school for students!
  • Thursday, 9/6 - Curriculum Night for parents, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend, and we'll see you next week!

Monday, June 11, 2018


Positivity Project
We rounded out our year-long endeavor with the Positivity Project learning more about the two character strengths of leadership and connection/purpose.  


Leadership

Connection/Purpose
Throughout the year, students not only came to realize more about their own strengths and personal characteristics, but about others' strengths as well.  We have recognized growing relationships and friendships here at school, and we hope that you continue to foster these as we head into the summer months.  We will continue to learn about our strengths through the Positivity Project next year, too!  

Girls on the Run

For the first year ever, girls in grades 4 and 5 were invited to participate in the non-profit Girls on the Run program.  All participants engaged in twice-a-week interactive lessons and running programs for ten weeks.  The culminating activity was a 5K race, and our girls challenged themselves to meet their goals, all while learning about their strengths,  teamwork, and leadership.  A big thank you is extended to all of our teachers who became certified coaches in order to lead the team, and also to all of you, parents, for encouraging our (your) girls to be confident and reach their fullest potential.  Congratulations, Girls on the Run!




CODE

Through our annual Community Oriented Drug Education program, students in all grades learned about healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.  Our fourth and fifth graders culminate their programs by submitting posters advertising Internet safety and essays describing the potential promises of being drug-free.  Pictured here are our poster and essay winners. Congratulations!




Senior Walk

Students from the graduating class of 2018 from West Genesee High School who once attended Onondaga Road came back for a walk down memory lane!  Our kids lined the hallways chanting "Let's go Wildcats, let's go" as they waved and extended their congratulations to the seniors.  Some day, in the not so distant future, our little ones will be taking that same walk...








Thank you, PTA!

On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to truly thank our PTA  and our many parent volunteers for your generosity and dedication to our school.  Students from every grade level have appreciated field trips and many fun events throughout the year.  A good time was had by all at the end-of-year family picnic Friday night!  Thank you again, PTA!





For your calendar...

  • Tuesday, 6/12 - Grade 4 goes to the Erie Canal 
  • Wednesday, 6/13 - Kindergarten goes to LeMoyne Theater, and grade 5 goes to Ultimate Goal
  • Thursday, 6/14 - Flag Day - Our celebration will be held on our front lawn at 1:30-2:15.
  • Friday, 6/15 - Olympic games for all!
  • Monday, 6/18 - Grade 5 goes to mini golf, and grade 1 goes to Shove Park
  • Tuesday, 6/19 - Last FULL day of school
  • Wednesday, 6/20 - Grade 5 recognition ceremony at 9:30, and half day dismissal for all at 11:30
  • Thursday, 6/21 - Last day of school, half day dismissal at 11:30


Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Meeting Reminders



🕕 Calling Fifth Grade Parents...
At 6:00 tonight, parents of 5th graders are invited to attend our final meeting to organize our end-of-year 5th grade events and recognition ceremony.  All are welcome, and we will meet in the OR library!

🕡 PTA...
Our final PTA meeting of the year is being held at 6:30 tonight in the OR library.  Please come!  We will recognize our current officers and introduce officers elected for next year.  A special thank you is extended to our PTA for all they do for our kids!

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Spring Open House!

Spring Open House 
at Onondaga Road

Families and friends, 
You are invited to our Open House on
Thursday, May 17th, 2018,
at 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Come and see what we have learned this year!