Message From Onondaga Road School Principal
Dear Onondaga Road Families,
Onondaga Road had an amazing start to the 24-25 school year! We are thrilled to have our classrooms and hallways filled with students again. On behalf of the Onondaga Road community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of the new students and families who will be joining us for this year.
Even with the first week of school being a short week, it can be tough on some students. Many of them are tired, even before the end of the day, and others struggle with being away from home. Your child may see someone who is upset during the day as we navigate these next few weeks, but please know our teachers do an amazing job helping students with getting used to a full school day. You can also help by encouraging your child to express empathy and help them understand that every child experiences the beginning of the school year differently.
Parents and guardians, we know that your involvement is key to your child's success, and we look forward to partnering with you throughout the year. Please stay connected with us, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas. Together, we can make this school year a fantastic experience for everyone.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Collier
Transportation and Car Tags
This year buses will be in the front circle starting at 8:45 in the morning and at 2:45 in the afternoon. If you are dropping off or picking up your child during those times, you will still be able to pull into the front circle. These buses will do their best to only have their flashing lights on when they are loading and unloading students. Please remember to follow all safety laws and remember that cars are not allowed to pass a bus with flashing lights.
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
9:00am Parent/Guardian Drop Off
We will begin to release students from cars at 9:00am (unless needing breakfast 8:50).
We encourage families not to begin the lineup any earlier than 8:45am.
No parent drop-offs should occur before 9:00am as supervision of students does not begin until 9:00am.
LATE ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
After 9:05am all arrival supervision will be ended and a single point of entry (Main Entrance) will be in effect for the remainder of the school day. Therefore:
A parent/guardian must check their child in at the Main Office.
If there are buses still in the loop please be sure to follow all safety laws.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
3:10pm Student Pick-Up
Car pick-ups with an EVEN number will use the front bus loop, and cars with an ODD number will use the right side of the building.
Please be sure the car tag is visible upon arrival, as this expedites the process of dismissing students.
3:17pm Bus Dismissal
Once the child’s bus is called over the PA system the child will be dismissed.
If there happens to be a circumstance in which a bus is much later than usual a message will be sent to notify families.
If you need a car tag for parent/guardian pickup, please contact the Main Office!
As we launch the ParentSquare Communications system over the rest of this month, please be on the lookout for more information to your email, text, and eventually to the ParentSquare mobile app!
- You should have received an electronic invitation to download the ParentSquare app to your phone and to activate your account. (You will also be able to access this information from your personal computer.) If you did not receive this invitation, please email publications@westgenesee.org ,and we will follow-up on sending that email.
- Review your contact information, and you may be asked to verify your information. Please feel free to make corrections as we will be notified and will update our Student Management System (Schooltool). After we update the the Student Management System (Schooltool) the correction will show in your account. If you have any questions, please contact centralregistrar@westgenesee.org
- Receive intermittent posts and information with tips on the use of ParentSquare. (See a tip below about adjusting your Notification Settings.)
- Receive a hard copy instructional page in the mid-August mailing that will come home from your home schools.
Click here to view a quick slide deck with introductory information about ParentSquare.
The ParentSquare application is used throughout the region in many school districts. We believe this will offer authentic communication capabilities within our school community with features that include: two-way translatable messaging; direct messaging with staff; sign-up forms for events (like field trips, parent conferences, etc.); and submittal of attendance notes directly via the app.
Note: Parents who work in other school districts that use the ParentSquare format will have the ability to combine accounts, if desired, for professional use and as a parent.
*Due to the timing of establishing accounts for students after the start of the fall athletic season, fall coaches may continue with other formats during the fall season.
Please accept our continued thanks for your partnership with strong communication and relationships.
