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