Notes from Onondaga Road

Hello Onondaga Road Families,

I want to thank everyone for such a warm welcome to the Onondaga Road community. Students have been introducing themselves and telling me about their extracurricular activities when I visit with them in the cafeteria. Teachers have welcomed me into their classrooms and let me see the wonderful learning opportunities they are creating for students. Parents have been introducing themselves and welcoming me. I couldn't have asked for a better start to the New Year!

Starting this week, I will be visiting each classroom to do the morning announcements and have a morning meeting. This will be a great chance to make connections and get to know the students.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Respectfully,
Michelle Collier

See our Onondaga Road students in action!

The cooler weather is upon us! Remember to send that cold weather clothing! Our students will continue to go outside for recess each day, unless the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. When you come back in January, dress for sweater weather!

Please be sure to label your child's cold weather clothing. You will be so glad you did because we see lots of duplicates!

Bingo Night

Come join the PTA for a fun night of Bingo. It's FREE and fun for the whole family...don't miss this opportunity, have fun and win prizes! To ensure ample space is available, we have split Bingo into two sessions. Please choose one session for your family to attend from the times below.

Session 1: 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Session 2: 6:45 - 7:15 pm

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.

• Monday, January 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (schools are closed)
• Friday, January 19 - OR grade 4 chorus sings at the Syracuse Crunch hockey game
• Thursday, January 25 - BINGO night at OR (watch for details coming soon!)
• Friday, January 26 - Half-day for students, dismissal at 11:15