Wise Wednesday: Unlocking Your Child's Potential - Understanding the IEP Process!
MESSAGE FROM OUR PTA:
As the school year is halfway over, we come to you again as a PTA, reminding you that we need replacements. If we don't find anyone, or have anyone volunteer, there are a lot of fun things that the kids will lose out on.
Things that PTA Board Members Do:
One meeting a month, unless a second is needed (typically only happens for the open house prep and carnival). On average, 5 hours of volunteer hours needed per month. (Some months are more, some are less)
President:
Oversees and conducts all meetings. Creates each months agenda. Leads discussion with the principal and teacher rep at monthly 1 hour meeting. Helps organize and execute activities. Makes phone calls for donations.
Secretary:
Takes minutes at each meeting. Helps organize and execute activities. Assists in any way the group needs. Makes phone calls.
Treasurer:
In charge of all financial paperwork. Holds the checks and does end of year taxes (super easy). Helps make activities happen.
Additional Ways the PTA Supports the School:
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Fundraising to Purchase Items for the School
Spirit Week Winners
Book Fairs
Books and Buddies
Maturation Kits
Spirit Night
Field Day
Please contact the school if you are interested in supporting our PTA!
Thank You,
PTA Organization
School Community Council, Thursday, January 9, 2025 3:45 p.m.
Christmas Break Dec. 21st - Jan. 5th. School resumes on Monday, Jan. 6th.
Don't forget to dress up this week!
Winter Community Classes begin in January 2025. Sign up now!
The Drivers of the Month for November enjoyed a pizza lunch with our Counselor, Mrs. Bradley. We sure enjoy this time connecting with our students and learning more about them. Keep up the great work kiddos, we are so proud of the positive examples that you are!
We are getting in the holiday spirit here at Orchard Hills and we hope you will too! Christmas Spirit Week will be Dec. 16th-20th and we will dress up each day so please check the schedule below and join in on the fun!
Don't forget to sign up for SEPs! They are coming up next week, Dec. 11th and 12th. Please make note that there will NOT be a Book Fair this time. We apologize for the error in the newsletter.
Our Annual Turkey Gobble Off was so much fun! We have some AMAZING gobblers here at OHE. Thank you to everyone that participated and congratulations to our winners!
Grade Level Winners:
EEC - Zack Maxwell
Kinder - Cali Dowland
1st - Cash Robbins
2nd - Emmy Preston
3rd - Raegen Sorensen
4th - Caleb Winegar
5th - Eliza Cook
Overall Winners:
K-2 - Cash Robbins
3-5 - Raegen Sorensen (Second Year in a Row!)
Please click on the link to access the Orchard Hills Newsletter for December.
https://secure.smore.com/n/jvuhy
We are hiring for a SPED Technician. Please see the flyer for more info!
No School - Thanksgiving Break Nov. 27-29th
It has been so fun watching our "Thankful Turkeys" gain their feathers each day. At the beginning of the month our turkeys were completely naked and look at them now! We have so much to be thankful for and sometimes we just need a little reminder. Thank you 5th grade for creating such beautiful artwork!
Autism Friendly Night at Luminaria, November 20th. See flyer for more information.
It is National School Psychologist Week and we wanted to say thank you to Mrs. Erickson for all that she does for the students and staff here at Orchard Hills. We are so glad to have you!
Mr. Ben works with Mrs. Andrews' First Grade Class to use Drama in exploring how King Hammurabi helped everyone to work together in the Mesopotamian economy.
Happy Veteran's Day! We are thankful for your service!
Halloween Parade Information Oct. 31st
We love the participation from our parents and students during the Fall Dance Festival. Hey Macarena is always a favorite!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FNYhCnd6W58nQXLXVtzxz0gTObN31aJe/view?usp=drive_link