Orchard Primary School
Family Newsletter ~ November 11, 2022
Principal's Message
Greetings Families!
Each week at OP, students focus on a different character trait and learn all about what it means. Next week, we will study the trait of gratitude. With that, it seems only appropriate that I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all who volunteer for the array of events including chaperoning field trips, helping out in the classroom and supporting PTA sponsored events and fundraisers. A special shout out to our fabulous PTA for providing staff dinner on the evening of Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please know your time and generosity is greatly appreciated!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Kasie Allen, OP Principal
PTA Fall Fundraiser Pick-Up
3rd Grade Holiday Concert December 6th
Please email Mrs. Royster if you have any questions at sroyster@almontschools.org or call 810-798-7019 x 338.
Thank you!!!
~ Mrs. McConnell
Substitute Positions at Almont Schools
If you have questions for us regarding the roles our subs fill and the important jobs they cover at Orchard Primary, please stop in or give us a call! We'd be happy to answer your questions.
Cool Weather has Arrived!
Attendance & Homework
Our teachers are not responsible for reporting attendance call-ins to the office; please be sure you are also reporting all absences through the office anytime your child will not be in school. The attendance number is 810-798-7019 ext 1. If you would like information regarding homework, please email your child's classroom teacher.
Please follow the Student Parent Handbook guidelines when requesting homework:
The teachers will be more than happy to provide homework for a child who has missed two or more school days. When making such request please be considerate of the staff's time during the school day and allow twenty-four hours for materials to be prepared.
OP Watch D.O.G.S. Program
At this time, please only sign up for one volunteer slot, this will give everyone a chance to sign up to volunteer. If there is availability, you may have an opportunity to sign up for another day at a later date.
We will have t-shirts available for your to borrow on your day, but if you'd prefer to purchase your own shirt please use the link below. https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/general
Mark Your Calendar...
- OP Food Drive Nov 14th - Nov 18th
- Fall Fundraiser Pick Up Nov 16th 3:45 - 7:00PM
- Tuesday, Nov 22nd End of the 1st Trimester for Orchard Primary
- Tuesday, Nov 29th RAD Raider Drawing Winners Lunch with the Principal
- Weds, Nov 23rd - Fri, Nov 25th Thanksgiving Break - No School
- Tuesday, Dec 1st Hearing Rechecks for Kdg, 2nd & 4th grades
- Friday, Dec 2nd Report Cards Emailed to Families
- Tuesday, Dec 6th 3rd Grade Holiday Concert 7pm in the HS Auditorium
- Weds, Dec 21st - Tues, Jan 3rd Christmas Break - No School
OP Drop-Off, Parking Lots, After School Supervision
Please refrain from routinely parking on the grass at OP. We realize there are times that our parking lots get very crowded, but ask for your help keeping our school grounds looking great year-round! Also, parents, please be sure your children are in your care and under your watchful eyes after school to be sure they are not climbing the trees in the front yard, in the parking lots unattended, etc.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our very busy parking lots as safe and efficient as possible!
Mrs. Kasie Allen, OP Principal
Orchard Primary School Hours
School Hours, 8:30 - 3:45
Half Day Hours, 8:30-11:45
- Students may be dropped off/line up outside at 8:30 AM/doors open at 8:30 AM, doors will promptly close at 8:35 AM. After 8:35 AM, students must enter through the main doors.
- Breakfast begins at 8:10 AM
- Breakfast students who are bus riders are permitted off the bus to go into breakfast at 8:10 AM or as soon as the bus arrives at school.
- Daily dismissal is at 3:45 PM
- All early dismissal days are at 11:45 AM for all OP students
Bussing Information & Questions...
WATER BOTTLE REMINDER
Orchard Primary Rewards Programs
- Vinkier Receipts: Simply place your receipt in the orange and white box near the exit labeled "ORCHARD PRIMARY"
- Amazon Smile: Sign in to smile.amazon.com, go to YOUR ACCOUNT and select the option "CHANGE YOUR CHARITY", search and select Almont PTA as your charity, make sure to shop through the Amazon Smile link
- Kroger Community Rewards: Simply log into your Kroger Rewards account on your internet browser, select the community rewards tab, type in either Almont PTA or code 16400 into the search bar, then click and confirm that you are linking our school to your rewards card. You can click on the button below to get started.
Stay Connected...
Email: kallen@almontschools.org
Website: www.almontschools.org
Location: Orchard Primary School, Kidder Road, Almont, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 798-7019