It's feeling like SPRING!
Here are lots of updates from Onondaga Road School...
Spring Open House
Tomorrow night, Thursday, May 19, 6:00-7:00 p.m., you are welcome to come visit our school and your child's classroom to see samples of what we have accomplished this year! Our school will be open from 6:00 to 7:00, so please come anytime within the hour. After your visit inside, you are welcome to visit the ice-cream truck outside (thanks to PTA). Please remember to come inside first and that ice-cream should stay outside after your inside tour.
Wildcat Unity Day
This Friday, May 20 is Wildcat Unity Day for West Genesee. Please join us by having everyone wear blue and gold to show that we support and appreciate one another. Our message:
Love. Empathy. Compassion. Inclusion. Justice. Kindness.
Grade 4 Transitions to WGMS
Our transition steps are underway to prepare our 4th graders to move to 5th grade at West Genesee Middle School! So far, our teachers have met with WGMS counselors to share information about our students, and the counselors have visited the 4th grade classrooms to talk to students and answer questions. Next week, on Wednesday, May 25, two more important events take place:
In the morning, our 4th grade students will travel with their teachers by school bus to visit WGMS. They will tour the building and hear from a panel of staff and students who will share information about 5th grade.
In the evening, at 6:30 p.m., parents of 4th graders attend a presentation at WGMS with the principals and school staff. The evening will be informative, so parents, please plan to attend.
Welcome NEW Kindergarteners
Kindergarten students newly enrolled to begin school in the fall are invited to Onondaga Road the evening of May 25 for a "Welcome to Kindergarten" night at 6:30. Welcome, class of 2035! Wow!
Memorial Day Weekend
Please take the time to pay tribute and respect to all of our service members on Memorial Day weekend. Also note that schools are closed Friday, May 27 through Tuesday, May 31. Students return to school on Wednesday, June 1, after the holiday weekend.
West Genesee Special Olympics
We are so excited about our WG Special Olympics taking place a WG High School on Thursday, June 2, 2022! We have several Onondaga Road athletes ready and excited to participate! Classmates of our athletes will go by school bus to the big event to show support and cheer on our athletes. Go team!
Special Year-End Events for 4th Graders
To celebrate the transition from one school to the next, we have a few special events planned for our 4th graders:
- June 16 - 4th graders walk to Fairmount Glen for a game of mini-golf.
- June 21 - 4th graders are recongnized and honored as they walk out to their water carnival. (Parents, stay tuned for specific details coming home soon.)
At-A-Glance, For Your Calendar
Details will be sent home as needed regarding these events:
- May 19, 6:00-7:00 - Open House
- May 20 - Unity Day
- May 25 - 4th grade students visit WGMS
- May 25, 6:30 - 4th grade parent orientation at WGMS
- May 26 - 3rd graders take a math field test
- May 27-31 - Schools closed in observance of Memorial Day
- June 1 - 4th graders take a NYS Science Performance Assessment
- June 2, 9:45 - WG Special Olympics
- June 2, 5:00-7:00 - Onondaga Rd Family Picnic
- June 6 - 4th graders take a NYS Written Science Assessment
- June 14 - Flag Day Parade (around the bus loop, 1:45)
- June 16 - 4th graders to mini-golf
- June 17 - OR Olympics (field day)
- June 20 - Juneteenth Holiday (school are closed)
- June 21 - Gr 4 recognition and water carnival
- June 21 - Last FULL DAY of school
- June 22-23 - Half-days, dismissal is at 11:15 both days
- June 23 - Last day of school for students
Whew! That's a lot! Thank you for your continued support from home.
Sincerely,
Jeannette Clark
