February Greetings form Onondaga Road
Happy snow day!
The groundhog saw his shadow on February 2nd, and we're collecting several inches of snow as proof of six more weeks of winter in our forecast! I hope our kids get outside to play in the snow today and then settle in with a good book. That sounds like a perfect snow day to me!
Mark Your Calendar
At the recent meeting of the Board of Education, a proposal was accepted which will slightly alter the March school calendar in order to provide professional developement opportunities for our teachers and staff. Here you can see the presentation from the Board meeting highlighting our professional endeavors. Be sure to mark your calendar accordingly, and prepare for daycare if needed; on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, Onondaga Road staff will participate in professional learning, and there is NO SCHOOL for students on this date. Dates for other schools can be found in the presentation (linked above).
CODE Lessons
Officer Brand came to OR on Thursday for the third of four safety lessons. The theme this week was about how to be an "upstander" and keep one another safe from bullying, both in person and online. Students engaged in conversations about treating other with kindness, the difference between "tattling" and "telling," and supporting others when they struggle. These traits and actions are also directly taught through the Positivity Project.
#PositivityInAction
This week we reviewed the "other people matter" mindset by supporting one another through struggles, and we also reviewed lessons about various character strengths and what makes us unique. Next week we will learn a little more about what it means to be humble. You can learn more about humility with this link to the Positivity Project character card.
Science Fair
We plan to hold a modified version of our annual science fair this year in March (date TBD), and we are still in the planning stages. If you would like to know more, feel free to attend the PTA meeting here at OR next Wednesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. as we complete the planning for the science fair. Third and fourth graders who choose to participate can pick up their materials for the science fair after school on Wednesday, February 16, so watch for more details after next week's PTA meeting.
Dates to Remember
2/9/22 - PTA meeting at OR, 6:30
2/14/22 - Happy Valentine's Day!
2/16/22 - Science Fair packet pick-up, 4:00-5:30
2/21 through 2/25 - Winter Recess (Schools are closed!)
3/23/22 - Professional Development day for OR (No school for students)
Stay warm!
Sincerely,
Jeannette Clark
