Orchard Lane Elementary School
Weekly Newsletter: December 18, 2020
A Note from Mr. Lindner and Mrs. Kader:
On behalf of all of us here at Orchard Lane, Mrs. Kader and I want to wish all our families the very best holiday break and New Year. We cannot say thank you enough for the incredible support you show us and your children. Orchard Lane is a special and wonderful place. We will continue to work hard so we can provide your children with the best school experience whether it’s in-person or virtual. Happy Holidays from your grateful Orchard Lane Staff. May 2021 be merry and bright!
-Royce
PFC Provided Jimmy John's to our Staff today, A HUGE Thank you to them!
6th Grade Virtual Student's Door Decorations
6th Grade Virtual Student's Door Decorations
Mrs. Boduch's 2nd grade classroom in Yellow for Color Day!
3rd Grade Students Caroling at Recess
Mrs. Van's 3rd grade classroom in Green for Color Day!
Mrs. Marschman's 5th grade class enjoyed a Hot Cocoa Bar this week!
Spirit Day- Crazy Hair Day!!
Our OL Elves were out visiting classrooms today!
What's New This Week!!
OL Spelling Bee:
Calling all 4th-6th graders!! It is Spelling Bee time! This year the Orchard Lane Spelling Bee will be held virtually. It will take place January 7th-8th, 2021. Click on the red bar below for directions on how to have your parent/guardian register so you can practice and participate. Happy Spelling!
Attn: 6th Grade Families - Academic & Career Planning Family Night Will Be Held Virtually on Wednesday, January 20
Our annual Academic and Career Planning (ACP) Family Night will be held virtually this year via pre-recorded grade-level presentations and course summaries, which will allow students and their families to access the information at a time that works best for them. Information applicable for current 6th graders (rising 7th graders) will be made available on Wed. Jan 20.
The event is designed to inform parents about the learning opportunities available to their students, the resources available to help support them through the Academic and Career Planning process, and how to register for courses for the 2021-22 school year. Grade-level presentations and course summaries will be shared via links included in a School Messenger e-mail which will be sent out to families on January 20th. Additional information will be shared after the holiday break.
School Picture Ordering:
Parents,
If you have not had the opportunity to order this years school photos, please click the link below and School & Sport Pics will send you your ordering information.
Click Here to order school photos.
K5 Holiday Craft Project
Orchestra Performance !
Orchestra Performance!
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
December 21st- Winter Break starts!
January 4th- Back to School after winter break
January 14th - PFC Chick-fil-A (Brookfield Square) 5-7pm
Still Important!!
There is a book that is waiting out there for all of us...
Book Recommendations for our Orchard Lane Star Readers…
K-2:
Giraffes Can’t Dance by: Giles Andreae
We’re All Wonders by: R.J. Palacio
3-4:
The Other Side by: Jacqueline Woodson
What Do You Do With a Chance? by: Kobi Yamada
5-6:
The Tale of Despereaux by: Kate DiCamillo
Out of My Mind By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Additional Fantastic Family Reads:
Check out the following resources on our SDNB Elementary Library Resources Page...
BookFlix
Tumble Book Library
*Additionally, please check out www.commonsensemedia.org for reviews on books your reader might be interested in. As caregivers, we can’t read every book, and this is a great way to make sure the book is developmentally appropriate.
New Berlin Ski and Snowboard Club Information!
PFC News and Updates!!
*Update- Amazon Smile!
If you are holiday shopping on Amazon this season, please considering adding Orchard Lane as your charity in Amazon Smile. Choose Orchard Lane Parent Faculty Council as your charity in which Amazon will donate a percentage of your order to. Thank you!
Here is the link for you to follow: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-3767111
*Scrip!
HOW TO ORDER
Ordering is easy! Orders can be placed by contacting Kerry Gilgenbach (call/text Kerry at (414) 218-7506 or email at Kerry.OL.Scrip@gmail.com), online at www.shopwithscrip.com, or by using the RaiseRight mobile app (our enrollment code for online or mobile is 4L646D6626862). Payment can be made by check made out to Orchard Lane PFC, cash or online through the mobile app/website. Scrip Now (electronic gift card) orders can be placed at any time and printed at home, usable at the merchant right away. If you have any questions, please feel free to call/text Kerry Gilgenbach at (414) 218-7506 or email at Kerry.OL.Scrip@gmail.com Thank you for supporting our school!
Did you know Scrip has a NEW mobile app? RaiseRight is available on iTunes and Google, using your same login for Shop Scrip. New to Shop Scrip? Our enrollment code is 4L646D6626862. Video about Scrip/RaiseRight: https://youtu.be/BZNu-ftcPKo
*Reading is Cool Update!!
Dear Families,
I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, and I want to congratulate everyone who participated in our first month of Reading is Cool. November prizes will be coming home this week!
Our December form is up and running at https://forms.gle/jtGt8W6tcb8BukxWA. It will be accepting responses through December 23.
In order to qualify for December prizes, a student must:
- Read the required number of hours for their individual grade level.
- K-2nd grade = 4 hours per month
- 3rd and 4th grade = 6 hours per month
- 5th and 6th grade = 8 hours per month
- Select at least three of their favorite book titles to submit with their reading hours on Google.
- Complete the Reading is Cool: OL Book Club Google Form by December 23.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Emily Brezinsky
Medication Forms for Students
OL Staff's Favorite Things!!
Orchard Lane School- Shining Stars!
Please leave a clear detailed message for the reason for the call. If you have a last minute change to the day- please call the office directly. Teachers do not always get time to check their emails towards the end of the day. Attendance matters!!!
Email: heather.will@nbexcellence.org
Website: www.nbexcellence.org/schools/ol/
Location: 2015 S. Sunnyslope Road New Berlin, WI. 53151
Phone: 262-789-6500
Facebook: facebook.com/Orchard-Lane-Elementary
Twitter: @orchardlaneSDNB