Message From Onondaga Road School Principal
Hello Onondaga Road Families,
People say that time flies when you are having fun. Well, I guess we are having fun here at Onondaga Road because this week flew by. There are so many great events and activities to share with you this week.
Our first annual Learning Fair was such a great experience for our third and fourth graders! Students selected a topic that interests them and let their curiosity take over. They all came up with creative ways to demonstrate their learning. Some of the projects were science-related and organized as experiments, such as “The Unpoppable Bubble,” “Air Pressure in Marshmallows” and “Ex-straw-ordinary.” Other projects centered around an artistic theme, such as “Express Art” and “Crochet Is Fun.”. We even had some projects share information about famous people such as Amelia Earhart. A big thank you goes out to our PTA for supporting this and to Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Marchesani for coordinating it.
Our First Graders were able to enjoy a performance of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” from Rev Theater. The actors start their time with the students in each first-grade classroom, and then they put on a performance.
On Friday the Francis Academy of Irish Dance performed several dances for our students. It was a great way to learn about Irish culture and get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. We sure are lucky to be here at Onondaga Road!
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Respectfully,
Michelle Collier
Dismissal Reminders
There are a couple of reminders that Officer Charlie and I wanted to share with parents who pick up their students at dismissal time. We ask that parents remain in their cars while they wait for their students to exit the building. We will only load students into cars at the sidewalk areas. If you are not next to the sidewalk, we ask that you wait until we can pull the next round of cars up to the sidewalk before your student gets in the car. These procedures will help to keep things moving along to help prevent traffic backing up and will ensure the safety of our students.
Also, please remember to send in a note or call the main office if you are planning to pick your student up from school. We know things happen and plans change unexpectedly, but informing the office of your dismissal plans will help the school ensure that we can quickly have your student ready for you.
PTA News
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 2024-25
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.
Winter Weather Alerts
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.
