Orchard Hills Weekly Update
3/1/2021
Principal's Message
Please read through the entire update. There are a lot of events and opportunities for the month of March below.
Kindergarten registration is open for the 2021-2022 school year. To start the enrollment process, visit https://www.novi.k12.mi.us/why-novi/enrollment.
Upcoming Events
March 3
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
PTO General Meeting
Via ZOOM. Link and agenda will be emailed to parents.
March 8
No School for Students
Staff Professional Development Day
March 24
Half Day of School (K-4)
Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.
March 19-21
March 29 - April 2
No School
Spring Break
2021 Virtual Battle of the Books
Get ready for Battle of the Books 2021! This year the program will be 100% online. This PTO-sponsored event will take place during the entire month of March. There is no registration for this year's Battle of the Books. Students will simply read their grade level book available on EPIC! (see below) and complete an online quiz. All participating students will receive a prize! The class with the highest percent participation per grade level will receive an Amazon gift card for the classroom and all students in that class will receive a treat! In the event of a tie, a tie breaker will take place.
1) READ your grade level book on EPIC! EPIC! is available during school hours only (Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm). EPIC! can be found on your teacher’s CLEVER page. Search for the title using the search button on the bottom of the page.
2) COMPLETE the online quiz for your grade level book by March 31st.
- KINDERGARTEN - Pete the Cat, A Pet for Pete by James Dean
- FIRST GRADE - Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
- SECOND GRADE - Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
- THIRD GRADE - The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling
- FOURTH GRADE - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
*SUPER READER REVIEWS* - Only AFTER you have read your book and completed your quiz, you may complete a 5 sentence book review or submit a drawing of your favorite part. This review may be of ANY grade level book that you read in March! You may complete as many as you like! This is optional but encouraged! Submissions may be sent to: https://forms.gle/ZizoM6oMfsrB7TNC9
ALL ONLINE QUIZ LINKS - *If you have multiple kids in the SAME grade, please use different email addresses to submit their answers.
- Kindergarten Quiz - https://forms.gle/ETaXsEQbBamDsMYr5
- First Grade Quiz - https://forms.gle/aik6KMUV3vMmT2ET6
- Second Grade Quiz - https://forms.gle/XgVJrpyGKhyaZAqs8
- Third Grade Quiz - https://forms.gle/9d4fA8ssivTUrvAt9
- Fourth Grade Quiz - https://forms.gle/SAmHp1NkUXZRg3Qc9
Kids Heart Challenge
We kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge today and are super excited for you to meet this year’s Heart Heroes!
Your child is learning how nutrition and being active can help us live longer, healthier lives. You can follow along with our virtual program in PE! Students can learn more on SEESAW.
If you missed today’s kick off, watch it together and learn how you and your family can make a difference! Kick Off Video
View our Kids Heart Challenge envelope! Virtual Envelope and check out the link below to get started today! Don’t forget to choose your challenge to Move More, Choose Water or Be Kind.
http://www2.heart.org/goto/orchardhillselementary
or download the Kids Heart Challenge app!
Salt Shaker OH & VO Hand Washing Challenge
The Salt Shakers would like to share a Handwashing Challenge from VO. Please take a look at the intro video and use the link below if you'd like to participate. Posting extended through this week!
Lucky Leaders
HELLO ORCHARD HILLS!!!
Are you feeling LUCKY to know such GREAT people at your school?? Well now is the chance for YOU to let them know how you feel!
For only $0.25 per card, your fellow LUCKY LEADER will receive a JOLLY
RANCHER that will certainly sweeten their day!
So how about SPREADING kindness like a rainbow across the sky? We will
be collecting orders between Monday, March 1st and Friday, March 12th.
Simply complete the information asked for on the card AND return to
school with $0.25 per card! We will handle the rest!!
Sponsored by your S.A.L.T. Shakers!
Novi Educational Foundation's No Go Green Gala
A Weekend to Support our Students
March 19-21, 2021
For details check out the Novi Educational Foundation's website.
Food Service Updates
Starting Thursday, March 4 only meals for virtual and non-students will be provided at the weekly meal distribution.
K-6 students returning to school for 5 full days will receive a weekend meal pack consisting of two breakfasts and two snacks. These meals are completely free to all students. If you wish to opt out of this service please complete this form.
Orchard Hills PTO Updates
OH PTO is now on Amazon Smile
When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Orchard Hills PTO! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-2973835
This is FREE money for our school! Whenever you check out at Amazon, make sure you are on their Smile.Amazon.com site and have your charity selection set to Orchard Hills PTO (Novi, MI) or use the link above.
If you use the Amazon app on your phone, turn on AmazonSmile on the app by opening the app and find 'Settings' in the main menu (three horizontal bars). Scroll down and tap on 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions. Be sure to search and select Orchard Hills PTO in Novi, MI.
New OH PTO Facebook Page
Welcome to our OH PTO group page! This year more than ever we need a way to stay connected. This page will be used for sharing events and information by the OH PTO, as well as a way for parents to connect, share and ask questions.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/482529925987608/
This private group page is for the Orchard Hills PTO, which supports Orchard Hills Elementary School in Novi, Michigan. The Orchard Hills PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit made up of parent and staff volunteers whose mission is to enhance and support the education, character growth and relationships of the students of Orchard Hills Elementary.
This page is run independently by the Orchard Hills PTO Board and NOT the Novi Community School District.
This page is used for the purpose of sharing events and information by the current OH PTO Board and as a way for parents to connect, share and ask questions.
Any questions or concerns can be emailed to OrchardHillsNews@gmail.com.
Parent/Pick Up Drop Off
The drop-off/ pick-up zone is the front, southeast side of the building (off of Quince Street). At Orchard Hills we have a parking lot parent drop off loop. Staff members are present to help guide this process. We use Apple Pick Up numbers to streamline the pick up process. Please fill out this form if you need an apple number.
- Pull forward all the way to the front sign indicating the start of the pick up/drop off loop. Stay single file and next to the curb. Do not block residential driveways when waiting in the line.
- Please be sure students exit and enter the passenger side of the vehicle. Please remain in your car. If your child cannot exit or enter on their own, please park and walk them up.
- Be ready, and have the kids ready to exit the vehicle with their backpacks, etc... Please give your hugs and kisses goodbye at home and save texts and phone calls until after drop-off or pick-up!
Technology Support Reminders
NCSD families needing technical support should start by contacting the Oakland Schools Service Desk in the following manners:
Ways to Enter Service Tickets
Log in to the Service Desk system HERE (servicedesk.oakland.k12.mi.us) to create a service desk request. Select the area that best describes the help you need. Enter the information specified on the form. NOTE: The fields on the form vary, based on the type of request selected. Include attachments with information that may be helpful for the request. Click “Create”!
Start a Chat Session by accessing the Service Desk Request page HERE. Once at the page, a link to start a chat will appear in the lower right corner of the screen during normal business hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Call the Service Desk at 248-209-2060 to speak to a representative
Attendance Notes
Virtual Students: If your child will be missing all or a portion of the virtual day due to appointments etc, please email your classroom teacher, and call the attendance line at 248-449-1401 or use the MiStar Parent Reported Absence feature.
COVID Protocol Updates
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Twitter: @NCSD
Instagram: @novicommunityschooldistrict
YouTube: Novi Community School District
Orchard Hills Elementary
Email: pam.quitiquit@novik12.org
Website: http://oh.novi.k12.mi.us/
Location: 41900 Quince Street, Novi, MI, USA
Phone: 248-449-1400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoviOrchardHills/
Twitter: @NoviOrchardHill
Orchard Hills PTO News
Orchard Hills PTO participates in rewards programs at Busch's and Kroger. Please see the flyer for rewards program details.