Thursday, September 20, 2018

Onondaga Road Update


OR P2 Rally!

We kicked off our Positivity Project with an exciting P2 Rally!  We were lucky to have the West Genesee Wildcat Varsity Cheerleaders come and get us fired up for a positive school year!  Each week throughout the school year we will continue to learn about different character strengths.  Students learn about their own strengths and the strengths of others.  This week we learned about the power of "curiosity," and next week we'll focus on  "teamwork."

 
The West Genesee Varsity Cheer Team performs at our P2 Pep  Rally
Expectations for All...

Another positive kick-off to the school year has been our dedication to and understanding of our three school expectations:
   1.  Be respectful.
   2.  Be responsible.
   3.  Be safe.
Students are learning and practicing how this looks, not only in school, but in all parts of their days.  You can ask any student what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe in any setting, and they will be able to provide you an example!  We have practiced these expectations in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, on the playground, and on the bus.




FYI, Regarding Bus Safety...

This morning, while buses were arriving at school and parking in the bus circle, we had the unfortunate incident of one bus bumping into another bus (car and bicycle buses).  Nobody was injured, but our nurse did go out to greet students as they got off of the buses, just to be proactive.  Of course any type of fender-bender can be alarming to anyone inside the vehicle, so we talked to the students on both buses and reassured them they were safe now at school.  Students were reminded of their responsibility of staying safely in their seats any time the bus is in motion, and they should practice this safety rule at all times.  Transportation supervisors came to discuss the incident with the drivers, as safety remains our number one priority.

For Your Calendar...

  • Fri, 9/28 - School Store
  • Wed, 10/3 - School Picture Day
  • Mon, 10/8 - Columbus Day (no school)
  • Thurs, 10/11 - PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m.


Tuesday, September 11, 2018

It's Been a Great First Week!

Here are a few pictures from our first day of school at Onondaga Road.


 Click on the link below to enjoy a short slideshow from the first day:

https://ensemble.cnyric.org/Watch/orfirstweek18


Tonight is our first Onondaga Road PTA meeting.  All are invited and welcome, so please join us at 6:30 in the school library.  Come and see what fun our PTA has in store for our students and how you might be able to lend a hand!



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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Onondaga Road Curriculum Night Thursday, September 6, 2018


We are looking forward to welcoming our students to school tomorrow, Wednesday, September 5.  We have a full day of school, 9:00-3:20!


I'm sure you are all excited to meet and greet the teachers that will be working closely with your children.  Thursday, September 6, 6:00-7:30, is our Curriculum Night.  This night is designed for parents to meet teachers and gain an understanding of what is expected from your child at his/her current grade level.  Please plan for children to stay home on this evening!

Details of the evening are as follows:

* 6:00-6:40  – Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students - report to your child’s classroom where you will hear a formal presentation from the teacher, beginning promptly at 6:00.
Note:  At this time, parents of Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade students are welcome to visit other areas - art, PE/gym, library, music, support service providers, PTA table, etc.

* 6:50-7:30 – Parents of Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students - report to your child’s classroom where you will hear a formal presentation from the teacher, starting promptly at 6:50.
Note:  At this time, parents of 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students are welcome to visit other areas - art, PE/gym, library, music, support service providers, PTA table, etc.

Thanks, and see you all soon!