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September 11, 2022
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Family Tile Project
After School Programs
After School Hoops: Thursdays beginning September 15, from 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Bricks4Kidz: Mondays beginning September 12, from 2:30 - 3:30 PM
After School Soccer: Tuesdays beginning September 6, from 2:30 - 3:30 PM
English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting
Elevo PE Program
This week’s games of the week are 3 Ball and Clue, and the focus is leadership. Leadership is the ability of a person or a group of people to influence and guide others to be their best selves. We all have strong leaders in our lives, and they aren’t always the people we immediately think about. Leaders aren’t just teachers or coaches, they can be students! A good leader inspires people to do their best and helps guide them to achieve their goals. Good leadership can create a vision and can motivate people to make it a reality. The best way to lead is by example because it helps others see their own potential.
Community Events




Important Dates
Monday, September 12: Meaningful Monday
Monday, September 19: Meaningful Monday
Tuesday, September 20: PTA Meeting, Virtual at 7 PM
Monday, September 26: Picture Day
Monday, September 26: School Site Council Meeting at 3 PM Virtual
Tuesday, September 27: English Learners Advisory Committee Meeting at 8:30 AM
Monday, October 3: Meaningful Monday
Monday, October 3 - Friday, October 7: Parent Conferences, MINIMUM DAYS
Paper Education - Online Tutoring
Friday Night Live - Student Leadership
Running Club Returns
Positive Behavior Support
PTA Events
PTA Membership and Spirit Wear
Please visit our PTA webstore to purchase your PTA membership, donate to our enrichment fund, and pre-order spirit wear and yearbooks. https://panoramapta.myschoolcentral.com
A portion of the PTA membership income helps to fund local Panorama PTA programs, while the remaining dues portion funds PTA activities and the member's representation at the Orange County Council PTA, Fourth District PTA, California State PTA, and National PTA levels.
PTA Reflections Contest: "Show Your Voice"
Calling ALL artists... "Show Your Voice" is the 2022-2023 school year's theme for the annual National PTA Reflections Contest. Explore the arts and express yourself by entering this contest. You can enter projects in the following areas: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Entries will be due in mid-October. Please email Kristin Cowan at kcowan@orangeusd.org with any questions.
PTA Social Media
To keep up to date with PTA news and events, be sure to follow us on social media.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/panoramaelementarypta/?ref=share
FREE OCTA Bus Passes
Youth (ages 6-18) can ride all OC Bus fixed-route buses for free beginning this month with a new promotional pass offered by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). There is no criteria to receive a pass, though an application is required.
The Youth Ride Free program is offered by OCTA. The passes will be valid through September 30, 2023. For more information, please visit OCbus.com/YouthRideFree or stop by Panorama with any questions.
Wednesday Schedule and CARES
Nutrition Services
You can find the breakfast menu here:
All students need to be sure they let their teacher know the day before they are buying lunch. We may not have enough lunches if they do not request one. Also, please remind your child that they should not be getting lunch if they are bringing one.
You can find the lunch menu here: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/static/greenmenus/2501081743337031/2022/2022/559808-Fall_Lunch_Menu_2022_2_.pdf
COVID-19 Procedures and Safety
Individuals who are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their healthcare provider and stay home. If your child or a member of your household has tested positive or is awaiting COVID-19 test results, please follow public health guidance.
If your child tests positive for COVID-19 or experiences COVID-19 symptoms, please contact the school and/or email me at erosselli@orangeusd.org. We will gather information from you and provide you with your options.
If a student tests positive, they are required to isolate. The isolation guidance requires 10 days without testing from when symptoms began or a positive test (whichever comes first). The student can return to school on day 11; however, if a student tests negative on day 5 using an FDA-approved antigen test and all symptoms have improved that student is able to return to school on day 5. If a home test was used, students will need to bring the attestation form to the office upon their return. The student must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
Please refer to the OUSD Safety and Health Driven Plan and the County of Orange Health Officer’s Orders directly for more information.
The Orange Unified School District will be offering COVID-19 testing Monday through Thursday at the comprehensive high schools and the district office from 2:30 - 5:00.
See the flyer below to register for testing. You MUST register prior to arriving to test. Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here: https://apps.livingfitnation.com/covid/registration?q=ZC128mzcc9lFeeoTzoXp3w%3D%3D
Parking Lot Procedures
Arrival
- Students may be dropped off as early as 8 AM.
- Enter the parking lot in the inner and outer lanes only. DO NOT ENTER THE PARKING LOT IN THE MIDDLE LANE FOR SAFETY REASONS, even if you see space in the front.
- Stay in the inner and outer lanes, until you are ready to exit the parking lot. You may use the middle lane to exit.
- Pull all the way forward and drop off your child.
- Please help your child quickly exit by having all supplies ready to go. If you need to help your child out of the car, please wait until you are able to stop after the crosswalk.
- Do not leave your car unattended at any time.
- A staff member will be outside to direct students through the front gate until 8:15 AM.
Parking
If you need to enter the school, please park your car in a designated parking spot and come to the office. Never leave your car in lanes unattended or parked along the side wall.
Dismissal
- Place your placard in your window. You will receive the placard at Back to School Night, arrival, or dismissal. We will have them available in the parking lot and the office during the first two weeks of school. This placard should include the name of your child(ren), grade(s), and teacher's name(s).
- Enter the parking lot in the inner and outer lanes only. DO NOT ENTER THE PARKING LOT IN THE MIDDLE LANE FOR SAFETY REASONS, even if you see space in the front.
- Stay in the inner and outer lanes. Pull all the way forward and your child will be called to come to your car.
- Your child will enter the car.
- Do not get out of your car or leave your car unattended at any time.
Please be patient as families learn this system. This system keeps everybody safe and efficiently moving forward. Thank you very much for your cooperation and efforts to keep all of our Panthers safe.
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Birthday Marquee
Would you like to celebrate your child's birthday by surprising them with their name on the marquee? If so, complete the form and return it with your donation to the office.
Bell Schedule
Reminder: The first day of school is a modified Wednesday. Please be sure to review the bell schedule.
Medication at School
If your child needs medication at school, please bring the medication and the Parent-Physician Medication Form attached below to the office. If we do not have the Parent-Physician Medication Form, the medication cannot be kept or administered at school.