Orion Gazette
Mar 6 - Mar 10
Calendar of School Events
March
Mar 9 7:30 pm PTO
Mar 15 4:00 pm School Site Council - Live and virtual
Mar 15 5:30 pm English Language Advisory Council
Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day - Wear Green
Mar 20-Mar 24 Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences
Mar 30 Early Literacy Parent Workshop 7:30pm via zoom
Mar 31 9 am Mandarin Immersion Advisory Meeting - virtual
Future Dates:
Apr 7 Early Release Day - Day before a Holiday Break
Apr 10-14 Spring Break
May 2 Early Release for Professional Development
May 24 Early Release for Open House at 6:15-7:30pm
May 29 Memorial Day - No School
Jun 5-Jun 9 - Early Relase all week
Jun 7 9-10am Field Day
Jun 8 5:00pm 5th Grade Promotion
Jun 9 Last Day of School
A Message from School Counselor Diane Gutierrez - Positive Words
Dear Parents and guardians,
We have been speaking in class about automatic negative thoughts. Our automatic negative thoughts can make us feel angry, anxious, or sad. I want to share with you the slides we discussed so that you can watch them together with your child/children. After watching the slides I invite you to ask your child/children what their automatic negative thoughts are and have a conversation about how they can manage these automatic negative thoughts. Thank you!
Kindly,
Diane Gutierrez, MFT
Mental Health Counselor
Redwood City School District
Orion School
408-766-1205
Orion parent and professional beekeeper, Jenn Parsons and lead classes on the wonders of Honey Bees in the Orion Garden this week
Early Literacy Parent Workshop lead by Parent Lara Hochstein
Orion parent Lara Hochstein has graciously offered to share with other Orion parents her knowledge and skills in developing early literacy.
Lara Hochstein is an Orion parent. She has a Ph.D. in Linguistics, specializing in child language acquisition. She has worked for several years in an educational therapy practice that specialized in teaching children with dyslexia how to read.
Thursday, Mar 30, 2023, 07:30 PM
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SEPTAR March Fundraiser and Special Education Survey
FUNDRAISER:
Join SEPTAR on March 16 at 7pm for a dinner and a movie fundraiser! We are raising money to provide inclusive after school programs, support family connections, and increase disability awareness. Buy a ticket for the film, "This is Not About Me," and eat out at Crouching Tiger Restaurant. SEPTAR will get a portion of the proceeds! Please look at the fundraising flyer for the details.
BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/notaboutmefilm
RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING PAGE: https://bit.ly/SEPTARdinner
SPECIAL EDUCATION SURVEY:
Help SEPTAR by completing the Special Education Survey! We need your input to provide the best support for your family. Link to the survey: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR_SURVEY
Starship Corner
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March PTO Meeting Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:30-8:30 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95949794502?pwd=VXNNRGw4YkxFaEo2Sy9iS0dEOVBVdz09 Meeting ID: 959 4979 4502; Password: orion1
Save the Date! Africa Walkathon 4/7 9:30-11:30
Next month marks the return of a special Orion tradition of learning about and supporting the Asante Africa foundation. Asante Africa Foundation is a social impact organization providing academic support, life skills training, livelihood skill development and opportunity creation. The drive will culminate with a schoolwide walkathon on 4/7, 9:30-11:30. Save the date and time, we will need lots of parent volunteers to support the walkathon! Check out the video from last year: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I7YXg7Y_yUUYard Duty
We are almost always in need of yard duty help, but especially when kindergarten is around! If you ever find yourself with some availability, drop by the school office to get an yellow vest to help! Most needed times are 10 am for recess and 11-12 for lunch.
Thursday Market
March Thursday Market is being hosted by the 4-5th graders again, and this is their last time for the year! There are still spots available, please sign up to help. This is one of the favorite activities for the kids! https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=897018277624124072&mibextid=unz460#choose_event_page
Spring Auction
Orion School Spring Auctionis coming back on April 22 at The Hub. Snacks, drinks and both a silent and live auction to take place. Sign up to help and contribute to items to auction! Can you offer any services, vacation home, activity gift certificates, or other ideas? https://signup.com/go/PGrxpAs
SEPTAR Dinner and a Virtual Movie Fundraiser THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 @ 7pm!
Help SEPTAR fundraises to support inclusive after-school programs, increase disability awareness, and connect families through outings and gatherings! Detailed info on Konstella.
Order take-out or dine in at Crouching Tiger Restaurant! https://bit.ly/SEPTARdinner
"This Is Not About Me" viewing time is 7:15pm. BUY TICKETS: https://bit.ly/notaboutmefilm