Can It Really Be Mid-May Already?

 I am not sure why I never get used to how fast the year progresses, but after this past week’s Spring Open House, it really hit me.  Our teachers and students did a phenomenal job once again showcasing their projects and all the learning that has been taking place in this “Year of Great Change”.  Thanks to our families for taking the time to celebrate this learning with their children.  Also thanks to our many volunteers whom we recognized just before the Open House with a song and video tribute performed by our students.  We just could not do all we do without our volunteers!  Here are some highlights from our Volunteer Recognition/Spring Open House...

School Spirit Song for our Volunteers!



Followed by a Video Tribute!



Beautiful Artwork!



Informative Projects




Math Displays




Proud Parents Perusing Projects




Library Research Projects



Reminder - Half-Day Friday May 17^th

Student dismissal will begin at 11:20 on this Friday, May 17^th due to a Teacher’s Workshop in the afternoon.   That morning we will conduct special activities with our students on the topic of anti-bullying. The specific focus will be on the importance of being an "upstander" (ally) rather than a “bystander” when witnessing bullying behavior.  Check out our banner, It Starts With One, Be That One!!” in our lobby.

Our activities on Friday will include a read-aloud, song performance by one of our parents, and classroom discussions to reinforce this theme.  Our fifth grade Anti-Bullying Student Council representatives will also visit our K-2 classes to discuss specific scenarios they wrote about times in school when students might be called to be an upstander (or ally) rather than a bystander.  We ask that parents follow up at home after this event to promote further discussion with your children on this important topic.

Thanks!

·  To Town Supervisor, Mary Anne Coogan for reading to our school on the topic of Citizenship this past month.  

·   To the families who contributed to the recent SPCA Drive.  They were thrilled to receive such generous donations for the animals in their care!  

FYIs and Reminder on Upcoming Events

·  The Camillus Optimists will be holding their annual Bike Rodeo at the Camillus Municipal Building Parking Lot from 10:30a.m. -12:30 p.m. on Saturday May 18th.  This free event is a great way to promote Bike Safety! If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer, call Chris Jones at 484-0111.

·   Onondaga Road Spring Spirit Wear orders are in! Please pick your items up in the school lobby from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21^st. If you would like the order sent home with your child or have any questions, call Lisa Mondello @ 487-7781.

·   Our 4^th/5^th grade concert (orchestra, band and chorus) will perform in the WGHS Auditorium on May 20^th at 7:00.  Also our 5th graders are busy preparing for their upcoming Talent Show to be performed on stage in the WGMS Cafeteria on Friday May 31 at 6:30 pm.  These are events not to be missed- hope you can make it!

·   Last but certainly not least- Please don’t forget to VOTE on May 21^st anytime from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm in the WGHS Auditorium Lobby.

Enjoy the rest of this beautiful month!