Notes from Onondaga Road

Hello Onondaga Road Families,

March is off to a wonderful start here at Onondaga Road. Mild temperatures and sunshine have been enjoyed by our students. The weather was perfect for Jack Gramlich's presentation to first and third graders on maple syrup. He demonstrated how trees get tapped and the process of turning sap into delicious maple syrup. However, there were mixed reviews on the taste of the real maple syrup.

We are really looking forward to our first annual "Learning Fair" on Thursday, March 14 from 6:00 - 7:00 in the gym. A big shout out to Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Marchesani for organizing this event. Third and fourth graders selected topics of interest and let their curiosity take over. Students created projects to convey what they learned and they will be on display at this event. The PTA is sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair to coincide with the "Learning Fair." Please join us to browse through the student projects and shop at the book fair.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Respectfully,
Michelle Collier

See our Onondaga Road students in action!

Jack Gramlich talks to students about how we get maple syrup.

First Graders took a "field trip" to the farm today. They learned all about the three sounds of the Bossy-R. Students created projects at the corn field, the barn, and by the animal herds.

The District Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year was approved by the Board of Education at their meeting on March 6, 2024.

The calendar is now available on the website by clicking here: https://www.westgenesee.org/o/wgcsd/page/calendarsor directly at https://5il.co/2g6gf.

WG SEPTSA Resource Fair

West Genesee Special Education PTSA invites you to join us at the 2024 Resource Fair in the High School Library March 11, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. The Resource Fair will include agencies from our community that offer services to children with special needs, including, Advocates, Helio Healthcare, LAUNCH, Exceptional Family Resources, and the Towne Shop and more. Learn about OPWDD services, summer programs and much more. This event is free and open to the public.

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.

• March 14 - Rev Theater Performance for Grade 1
• March 14 - Learning Fair from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• March 15 - Irish Dance Performance
• March 14-18 - Scholastic Book Fair
• March 19 - Battle of the Books for Grade 4