OR Blog for January 2015

January has been a cold and quick month!  Try to stay warm, and stay informed with school happenings…

Thank You Again and Again! 

Your generosity does not go unnoticed.  During the holiday season, our students participated in several donation drives that helped to bring comfort and happiness to our greater community.  Food donations were made to the Salvation Army.  We donated coats, hats and mittens to children in other schools.  We collected blankets and donated them to homeless shelters.  We also participated in a “Dunk Your Kicks” sneaker drive that donates the funds raised from the sneakers for pediatric cancer research.  Thank you for your continued generosity.

Calling Parents of Fifth graders…

It’s time to start thinking of the end-of-year festivities for fifth grade students.  There are many events for which we need parent support and participation:  flapjack breakfast at Applebee’s, field trips, recognition ceremony, video production, etc.  If you are interested in helping with any of the traditional fifth grade culminating activities, please plan to attend a fifth grade parent meeting immediately following the February PTA meeting, 7:00 on Wednesday, February 11, 2015.

Become a Member Today!

Did you know that becoming an official member of PTA only requires $4.00?  Becoming a member is a great way to show your support for PTA and all of the programs PTA has to offer our school.  Although we always welcome volunteers, becoming a member does not necessarily require additional time, duties or meetings. Being a member allows you member benefits (like the right to vote for certain PTA inspired initiatives).  Currently 64 of our 385 Onondaga Road families are official PTA members.  You can become a member, too, by simply filling out a membership form and contributing just $4.00.  We need YOU!  Please consider becoming an official member of PTA today.  Look for membership forms to come home with your child, and let’s see how many more of our families we can get on board before our February break! 

Thanks to our Onondaga Road PTA for providing continued support to our children and classrooms.  PTA recently distributed “Indoor Play Grants” allowing each grade level to purchase indoor play toys and games for our children.  We also received new sleds for outdoor playtime.  Watch for news about the upcoming Enrichment Day (February 7) and Science Fair (March 19), and don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions.

Kindergarten for Fall 2015

If you or any family you know of has a child who is kindergarten age, it is time to think about registering your child for kindergarten.  Kindergarten registration begins the week of February 23^rd.  Register by calling the school for specific information or stopping by the main office to get your registration packet.  Please call with any questions, 487-4653.

Upcoming Events

Please be aware of time changes, denoted by *, and any additional calendar activities which are included here!

·         Friday, 1/30/15 – Professional Development Day (no school for students)

·         Tuesday, 2/3/15 and Wednesday, 2/4/15 – Grade 1 classes visit Hospital Land

·         *Wednesday, 2/4/15, 4:00-6:00 p.m. – Open library research night for grades 3-5 students participating in the Science Fair (must be accompanied by a parent)

·         Thursday, 2/5/15, 8:15 a.m. – Band rehearsal begins in the gym

·         Friday, 2/6/15 – Second quarter report cards are distributed

·         Saturday, 2/7/15, 9:30-11:00 a.m. – Enrichment Day at OR, sponsored by PTA

·         *Wednesday, 2/11/15, 6:00 p.m. – PTA meeting in the library (note the time change)

·         *Wednesday, 2/11/15, 7:00 p.m. – Fifth grade parent meeting for volunteers to help plan fifth grade end-of-year events

·         Friday, 2/13/15 – Classroom Valentine parties

·         Week of February 16-20 – Winter Recess, no school

·         Tuesday, 2/24/15 – Grade 5 luncheon at Wegmans