THE ORION GAZETTE

Week of October 15, 2018

LASER TAG - THANK YOU!!

LASER TAG - THANK YOU!!

Our tireless PTO Fundraising Chairs, Carol Anne Bauman and Shana Hackworth, put together an action packed Laser Tag event. Little did our kiddos know that as they were having a blast, important funds were being raised to support Orion. Thank you Carol and Shana for a terrific afternoon and evening filled will fun and fundraising!
LASER TAG - THANK YOU!!
COSTUME PARADE - TIME CHANGE (8:30-9:00AM)

COSTUME PARADE - TIME CHANGE (8:30-9:00AM)

Unfortunately, we have had to change the time of our Orion Costume Parade. We will hold our parade on Wednesday, October 31st from 8:30-9:00AM. Please send your kiddos to school wearing their costumes. The students will change after the parade.


I apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

COSTUME PARADE - TIME CHANGE (8:30-9:00AM)
FIRST EARTHQUAKE DRILL - 10/18

FIRST EARTHQUAKE DRILL - 10/18

Each year Orion and all the schools in our district practice fire drills, earthquake drills and shelter in place/lockdown drills. In all these drills, we follow the protocols and procedures established by our County Office of Education. The procedures are collectively called The Big Five.


Every year, before we practice drills with our students, all of our staff receive training on the protocols.


We will hold our Earthquake drill of the year on Thursday, October 18th. In the days proceeding the actual drill, our teachers will teach our kiddos what to do during the drill. Our kinders get a lot "practice" with Teacher Linda and Teacher NIna before the big day!


This year we will hold 5 fire drills, 2 earthquake drills and 2 lockdown drills. I will let you know a few weeks in advance of each drill.


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

FIRST EARTHQUAKE DRILL - 10/18
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - November 19-20th

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - November 19-20th

Parent teacher conferences are on Monday and Tuesday, November 19-20th. If you are a Spanish speaker and need a translator, call or drop in to see Julie ASAP to get a time. For English speakers, we will put the sign-up sheets on the wall of the main hallway on November 6th. It is your responsibility to sign up for a time. This conference is for parents and teachers, no students please
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - November 19-20th
SUPERINTENDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL - WAYS TO STAY INFORMED

SUPERINTENDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL - WAYS TO STAY INFORMED

The Superintendent's Advisory Council is made of parents and staff from each of our district's 16 schools. Our parent representatives are Carol Anne Bauman and Shana Hackworth. Our staff representative is Teacher Stephanie.


This year, the charge of the council is to study the current challenges facing our district. Over the past five years, our district has seen a significant decrease in enrollment which is negatively impacting our district's budget. The council will meet once a week during the fall to study the district's challenges and to generate possible solutions.


The meetings are closed to the wider community. However, the following are ways for ALL parents to stay informed, share thoughts and to ask questions:


**Email our representatives: SAC@orionschool.org


**Attend Board Study Session of PROPOSED Solutions: Tuesday, October 16th (7:00PM)


**Attend a Community Input Meeting: Monday, October 22nd or Thursday, October 25th


**Attend Orion's Next Coffee with the Principal: Friday, October 19th (8:15-9:15AM)


**Read District Emails: Link to all District Updates https://www.rcsdk8.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=1524&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=35113&PageID=1


**Talk to Principal Julie: ANYTIME!!

SUPERINTENDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL - WAYS TO STAY INFORMED

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER EVENTS

School Board Study Session - SAC PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

Tuesday, Oct. 16th, 7-9pm

400 Duane Street

Redwood City, CA

The correct time for this event is 7:00PM on Tuesday, October 16th. This is a VERY important meeting not only for Orion but for our entire school district. If your schedule allows, I strongly encourage you to attend!

Coffee with the Principal

Friday, Oct. 19th, 8:15-9:15am

ORION MUR

Please join me for a morning of coffee and conversation. I will provide updates on the important work of the Superintendent's Advisory Council as well as other Orion happenings. As always, there will be LOTS of time for questions!

Orion Dine Our - Chipotle

Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, 4-8pm

861 Middlefield Road

Redwood City, CA

Take a break from cooking and help raise money for Orion! Dine out at Chipotle anytime form 4PM-8:00PM on Tuesday, October 23rd and Chipotle will donate 25% of all proceeds to Orion!
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Starship PTO Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, 7-8:30pm

Orion MUR

Orion ELAC Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 25th, 12:30-1:30pm

Orion MUR

Orion SSC Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 25th, 1:45-2:45pm

Orion Library

Orion Costume Parade

Wednesday, Oct. 31st, 8:30-9am

Orion Playground

Please note the time change. WE WILL BEGIN OUR ORION COSTUME PARADE AT 8:30AM. Please send students to school in their costumes. Students will change after the parade. In the coming days, please look for more specific information from your child's teacher.

PARENT HOURS DUE - Wednesday, November 7th

Parent Hours Recording Forms will soon be going home in Friday Folders. Please fill out your Recording Sheet and turn them into the basket on the table in the main hallway BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH.


Remember, you have made a commitment to do 72 hours if you have one child and 108 for 2 or more children.


VETERAN'S DAY - Monday, November 12th (NO SCHOOL)

SUPER MINIMUM DAY - Friday, November 16th (12PM DISMISSAL)

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - November 19-20 (NO SCHOOL)

ORION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ORION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

815 Allerton Street, Redwood City, CA, USA jguaspari@rcsdk8.net 650-482-2412