Notes from Onondaga Road

Hello Onondaga Road Families,

Our staff and students' creativity was on full display as we celebrated Spirit Week here at Onondaga Road. There were many creative ways to represent 100 as we recognized our 100th day of school. The WG Wildcat visited classrooms for a fun way to show our school spirit. Student's personalities came through on crazy hat and hair day. On Friday, there were many "grown ups" showing up here at school and it was a great way to find out about their hopes and aspirations. It was a great week!

Valentine's Day was a special day here at school. Many classrooms got together with their buddies to help decorate Valentine boxes and take a moment to reflect of the many acts of kindness we see around us. Thank you to all of the volunteers and PTA members that made the classroom celebrations possible.

I hope everyone has a wonderful February break and students take time to enjoy the things they love to do. Hopefully, they can get outside to play, spend time with family, and curl up with a good book.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Respectfully,
Michelle Collier

See our Onondaga Road students in action!

Dear West Genesee Families,

Many students enjoy breakfast and lunch at school on a regular basis. It is understandable when families find it challenging to provide those meals during school vacations.

Food pantries partner with the Food Bank of CNY to provide low cost, nutritious food to those in need. The following is a list of food pantries and services available in our community to assist families. Please know that you will be serviced by the food pantry nearest your legal address. If you have questions or need assistance please call:

The Interreligious Food Consortium (IRC) weekdays at 315-474-8855 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Their website is: http://www.ifccny.org/.

Local Food Pantries:

• Holy Family Church, 130 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY, 315-488-3139

• St. Joseph’s Church, 5600 West Genesee St., Camillus, NY 13031, 315-488-8490

Additional Resources:

• The Food Sense Program is offered by the Food Bank of CNY. It is an opportunity to purchase groceries monthly, at a discount. People of any age or income can participate. Call the Camillus Senior Center at 315-672-5820 for more information.

• Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Clinic: Wednesdays by appointment only at 315-435-2000.

• Drakos Pediatric Urgent Care: 8100 Oswego Rd #140 Liverpool, NY 13090 315-726-3861-7 Days/Week Monday 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tues-Thurs 2 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m.-Treats newborns up to age of 26. *They can perform sports physicals and immunizations.

• Drakos Urgent Care: 5586 Legionnaire Dr. Cicero, NY 13039 315-728-6903-Treats individuals of all ages.-7 Days/Week Monday 12 p.m.-12 a.m.; Tues-Thurs 2 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m. *They can perform sports physicals and immunizations.

• Amaus Dental Clinic provides dentistry services to individuals in need. Call 315-802-6741. By appointment only. Call for availability.

Please contact your school nurse or school counselor if you need additional assistance with this or any hardship you may be facing. All inquiries are kept confidential.

Yearbook

There is still time to order your 2023-24 school yearbook. Please know that the price increases slightly after January 1, so order now for the lower cost.

Our yearbook committee also invites you to submit candid photos from fall and winter activities. Please email your candids to yearbookoroad@gmail.com, and include students' names, grades, teachers' names, and the name of the event pictured. Thanks for helping to make the yearbook inclusive of all of our students!

Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open through March 31, 2024.

Watch for registration information on the Central Registration webpage. If you have any questions, email the Central Registrar at centralregistrar@westgenesee.org, or call Central Registration at (315) 487-4683.

When registering, parents should be prepared to upload the following:

• Two proofs of residency (i.e. mortgage or property statement or signed lease agreement, utility bill )
• proof of child's age

A physical examination and proof of immunizations are also required for entry into kindergarten and a dental certificate is requested for entry into kindergarten. These examinations should be done up to one year prior to the first day of school. Children who enter kindergarten this fall must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2024.

To access the most updated health requirements click here.

Announcements about school closings, delayed openings, or early dismissal will be posted on the News Headlines section of the West Genesee School District website home page. They will also be broadcast on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the following stations which you can access by clicking here.

• February 19-23 - Winter Recess
• February 28 - Author Frank Whaley visits
• March 2 - Cultural Celebration at WGHS from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• March 7 - Jack Gramlich visits grades 1 and 3
• March 7 - PTA meeting at O Road at 6:00 p.m.