Thursday, March 5, 2015

March 2015 updates

Well, March certainly roared in like a lion, didn’t it?  Don’t forget that this Sunday we spring our
clocks ahead one hour.  Let’s hope Mother Nature becomes more cooperative!

One February snow day, while our little friends were off from school, snuggled safely at home, I stood in my office window at Onondaga Road staring in awe at the snow falling outside.  The traffic appeared to be moving in slow motion, silence was all around, and everything outdoors looked black and white.  To my amazement, a big, windy gust kicked up and Old Glory flew proudly behind the tree outside my window.  There in the midst of all that black and white flew the good old Red, White and Blue, proud as could be!  Full of pride, I got my camera as quickly as I could because I wanted to capture this awesome picture and share it with all of you!

Annual PTA Enrichment Day is a Success: A big thank you is extended to our PTA and all of our parents and friends who helped to make our annual Enrichment Day a huge success.  Students participated in a wide array of activities: cheerleading, karate, jewelry making, finger knitting, coin collecting, sports card trading, caricature drawing, Irish Dancing, wood working, visits from the MOST, Zoo to You, Wonder Works, and on and on!  A great time was had by all!


Order Your Spirit Wear Online: Our PTA, in collaboration with other schools, is featuring a Spirit Wear sale. The flyer for the spirit wear free shipping promo is now on the website by clicking here. Note that only orders placed between February 25-March 11, 2015 will have free shipping to school (Orders must be submitted by Wednesday, March 11, 2015 for the free spring shipping promo. Pick-up will be before the holiday break). The website for direct online ordering is: http://shop.company-store.net/ore/. If you  have access questions, you can contact Lisa Mondello at ldmondello1@gmail.com

Speaking of PTA, did you know that there is never a deadline as to when you can become an official member?  Remember that your support and participation is always appreciated.  If you would like another copy of an enrollment form, please just ask!

Dates to Remember:


March 11 – 6:30 p.m. – PTA meeting at OR library
March 17 – 9:30 a.m. – Bagpipes and Irish Dancers visit OR
March 17 – 1:15 p.m. – 3rd grade chorus goes to rehearse at SR
March 18 – 10:00 a.m. – 3rd grade chorus performs for their peers at OR
March 18 – 7:00 p.m. – Board of  Education Meeting at WGHS
March 18 – 4:00-6:00 p.m. – Science Fair participants can drop off projects in the gym at OR
March 19 – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Second Annual 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade OR Science Fair
March 20 – 11:30 a.m. – Half day dismissal for all students
March 23 – 7:00 p.m. – 3rd grade chorus concert at WGHS (OR and SR combined chorus)
March 29 – 8:00-10:00 a.m. – 5th grade Flapjack Breakfast at Applebee’s
April 3-10 – Spring Break Week – No school