Orchard Hills Weekly Update
5/10/2021
Principal's Message
The placement test for 5th grade math, will take place Tuesday, May 11th. A google form sign up was sent to parents of current 4th grade students who are interested in taking the test.
Please see the note below from the technology department regarding device returns for the summer.
Construction is in progress at Orchard Hills. There is no parking in the bus loop lot. The front entryway is fenced off and closed. Fourth graders will enter at the CARE room exterior door to the right of the main entrance. Visitors will be able to contact the office at the CARE door as well.
Virtual student material pick up will be available on Wednesdays only. You will need to ring at the CARE door entrance.. Please try to come between 9am and 3pm to avoid arrival and dismissal.
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.
Thank You!
Upcoming Events
May 11
Math placement test for current 4th graders
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at Orchard Hills
Must be registered to attend
May 31
Memorial Day - No School
June 11
Half Day of School
Last Day of School
All NCSD Devices and Chargers Need to Be Returned for Summer
K-6 Hybrid/In-Person Students
All NCSD devices and chargers provided to hybrid students will need to be returned and kept in teacher classrooms beginning on June 7, 2021. Students can still use the devices during the last week of school but the devices and the chargers cannot leave the classroom. Please make sure all debris (food, personal stickers, etc.) is removed or there could be fines.
*Hotspots (charger & case) must be turned into the main office (attach a sticky note with child’s name) by June 7*
K-8 Virtual Students
Spot checks and device returns will take place on June 14-16 at the Instructional Technology Center (in between Novi Meadows 5 & 6) located at 25425 Taft Road between 8-10 am and 2-4:30 pm. Please make sure all debris (food, stickers, etc.) is removed or there could be fines.
*Hotspots (charger & case) must be turned at this time as well*
Remove All Personal Stickers from Devices (except Asset Tags) – See Below
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.
Michigan Miss Amazing Pageant for Girls and Women with Disabilities
Where: Fuerst Park - Novi, MI
When: May 15th, 2021 (rain date is May 22nd)
The event will take place from 12:00-5:15 PM EST and will consist of three parts (more information can be found here):
- Part 1: Passion Presentations - each participant will introduce herself and talk about or demonstrate something she is passionate about. This can be anything from playing a sport, to dancing to cheerleading to artwork... anything she is passionate about.
- Part 2: Interviews with judges - these will be quick, 2-minute interviews with each judge and are lighthearted and fun! I have attached some practice interview questions, so feel free to practice those ahead of time!
- Part 3: Presentation - each participant will introduce herself on stage and talk a bit about herself!
Other details/notes:
- We will have the Aveda institute coming to do hair and makeup for the participants (optional - only if the participants want this done).
- It is free to participate - we just ask that everyone brings 5 canned goods or non-perishable items. Miss Amazing donates these to local food banks to give back to the community
- We are really hoping to fill the Preteen (10-12 years) and Jr Teen (13-15 years) divisions
- If you want to participate, please sign up at missamazing.org/participate
- What to wear:
- Interviews - business professional/business casual
- Passion Presentations - anything relevant to your presentation (i.e., dance costume, t-shirt, cheerleading outfit, etc.)
- Introductions/Final Ceremony/Award Ceremony - formal dress (pageant/homecoming/prom style)
- The day will end with an ice cream social from Guernseys!
- We'll provide snacks and water throughout the day!
- Email rachael.dooley@missamazing.org with any questions!
Food Service Note
What is the Pandemic-EBT Program?
The Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) Program gives food benefits to families with children who were not able to get free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID. You may hear about this benefit from other schools or in the media.
Who is eligible?
Being eligible for this program will depend on what school your student attends. Eligibility for the Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) Program can be different between schools within the same district.
What makes a school eligible for P-EBT?
A school building is eligible only if the building has had 5 school days in a row of reduced in-person hours due to COVID.
What could make my student eligible for P-EBT?
1) If the school they attend is eligible for P-EBT and
2) If your student normally gets free and reduced meals at school and
3) If your student is not getting instruction in-person for some or all the month.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issues P-EBT benefits based on:
•How each school building reports their eligibility
•How most of the students attend school during the month
There may be months when your student’s attendance was different from what the school reported. In that case, you may be able to have your student’s benefit level reconsidered. Your request to be reconsidered must be submitted by June 30, 2021. In the month(s) below your school reported primarily in-person. Your student(s) may be P-EBT eligible if they attended class on-line, for some time or all the time in the following month(s): March 2021
For more information, visit Michigan.gov or call 1-833-905-0028.
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 (school email and password) 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.
- Email the Service Desk at servicedesk@oakland.k12.mi.us detailing the issue you are having. Please include what equipment you are using and any troubleshooting steps you may have already tried.
- 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.
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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