#PositivityInAction
💕Fittingly, next week we will learn more about love as a positive character strength. Those who have this strength appreciate close relationships with people and like to be close with others.
Grades 3 & 4 Science Fair
We are happy to announce that our PTA is once again hosting a science fair for third and fourth grade students who choose to participate! Students will bring home a flyer full of information and an application, and you can find the science fair flyer here, too. Mark your calendar: students who think they'd like to participate can stop by the school next Wednesday, February 16, between 5:30-6:00 p.m. to pick up an information packet and a poster board to use for their science project. There is an information session being held via Zoom on Thursday evening, February 17, at 6:30-7:30 p.m. so you can ask questions and begin to plan for the big event. The fair will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
MoST STEM Competition
Calling all scientists (students) who like to design, build and compete! The Museum of Science and Technology annually hosts a Student STEM Competition at OCC. This is separate from school, but it's a great opportunity for students to become involved in the greater community. If you would like information about the MoST STEM Competition, take a look at this link now because there are dates and deadlines to meet for this event.
Zoo Run Run!
Here's another oppotunity for our kids and families to become involved in a community service effort which looks to be a lot of fun and encourages healthy activity! In fact, I am going to create an Onondaga Road School team and hope that we have lots of people join to support our Rosamond Gifford Zoo. On Saturday, April 23, the first Zoo Run Run 5K (walk or run) is being held at our zoo. Check out the link to see more detailed information, and as the event gets closer, I will post a link for you to join our OR School team if you would like to participate.
"Rolling" Superintendent's Conference Days
West Genesee K-8 staff will take part in professional development opportunities in March, but this will happen in each school on a different day. Onondaga Road students will NOT be in school on Wednesday, March 23, so that our staff can engage in professional learning. Be sure to plan ahead for daycare on that date. Here are the dates for the other schools, too, for your information:
- March 9: West Genesee Middle School
- March 21: Camillus Middle School
- March 22: East Hill Elementary School
- March 23: Onondaga Road Elementary School
- March 24: Split Rock Elementary School
- March 25: Stonehenge Elementary School
COVID Test Kits
...are being made available for all students and families prior to our February winter break week. If you would like a test kit for your child and/or family, we will distribute these next week on Thursday, February 17, and Friday, February 18. Here's how you can get yours:
- If you pick up your child at the end of the day, simply ask for one when we bring your child to your car.
- Stop by the school during regular school hours Thursday or Friday and get it from the main office.
- Call us if you need to request a different option for getting a COVID test kit (315) 487-4653.
Remember that the week of February 21-25 is our winter break, and schools are closed for that week!
Jeannette Clark
