Emergency Responder Day at OR!
I hope none of our neighbors were too concerned about the emergency vehicles surrounding Onondaga Road School today. Please be sure to set the record straight when you tell them about our school day. We had an amazing learning experience, and I hope you will join me in thanking all of the departments that were involved in making this a positive day for our children! Additionally, I thank our staff and students who faced this rainy day with positive attitudes and a grateful spirit!
No matter what Mother Nature throws in the way, our Emergency Responders are second to none! This morning we encountered a steady downpour, but that didn’t stop our emergency crews, our staff, or our students. Thanks to School Resource Officer Tom Skardinski, we had representatives from WAVES Ambulance, Fairmount Fire Department, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department K-9, Syracuse Police Department SWAT, and Camillus Police Department. These brave people in uniform taught our students what it means to be an Emergency Responder and what they do if they are called upon for help. They showed our students their equipment, their vehicles, and most importantly, the heart they have for helping others. We are so very grateful!
Many of our staff and students came to school dressed as Emergency Responders, too, making the day that much more impactful. Grade 1 extended the learning by a visit to Hospital Land (set up in their classrooms), and children participated in various hospital-based learning tasks. All of our students also took part in writing thank you notes, so their voices will be heard throughout the community! Here are just a few snapshots from the day…
Our sincere thanks to all of our Emergency Responders,
from all of your friends at Onondaga Road School!
