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Mrs. Laurel Witkin: Community LiasonMy name is Laurel Witkin, but the kids call me Ms. Laurel. This is my fourth year working at OPA as a community liaison plus I also work at CSLA and Harris Park as their liaison. I connect families to local resources, interpret communication between parents and teachers, and work to support students whose attendance needs improvement. My background is in housing and immigration rights, and I love working directly with families in our school to support them in whatever they need. In my free time I enjoy traveling, camping, fly-fishing and hanging out with my husband and my dog. | | Ms. Sherri Medina: Building AideHello Orchard Park Academy Families! My name is Sherri Medina and I have been at Skyline Vista / Orchard Park Academy for 8 years. This is one of the best jobs I’ve had. I love it here. In my free time I love to go to concert and the movies. |
Mrs. Laurel Witkin: Community Liason
My name is Laurel Witkin, but the kids call me Ms. Laurel. This is my fourth year working at OPA as a community liaison plus I also work at CSLA and Harris Park as their liaison.
I connect families to local resources, interpret communication between parents and teachers, and work to support students whose attendance needs improvement. My background is in housing and immigration rights, and I love working directly with families in our school to support them in whatever they need.
In my free time I enjoy traveling, camping, fly-fishing and hanging out with my husband and my dog.
Ms. Sherri Medina: Building Aide
Hello Orchard Park Academy Families!
My name is Sherri Medina and I have been at Skyline Vista / Orchard Park Academy for 8 years. This is one of the best jobs I’ve had. I love it here.
In my free time I love to go to concert and the movies.
No School Teacher Work day
We will see everyone on Tuesday.
Early Release Day
Pre-k will be dismissed at 1:10pm
K-8 will be dismissed at 1:51pm
Lexia & SuccessMaker Challenge
Our 1st winners will be announced on Tuesday and will also be in next weeks newsletter!
Competition Groupings:
K-2
3-5
6-8
Book Trust
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that we have a literacy non-profit called Book Trust at work in our Pre-k thru Level 5 classrooms this year! Research shows that when students choose their own books, they read more often and become more confident readers and learners. Book Trust will help make that happen.
Here’s how it works:
Six times throughout the year teachers will support your child in selecting up to $12.00 worth of books from Scholastic. Every pre-k thru level 5 student in our school gets to participate in the program at no cost to you! Students get to keep these books, they do not have to be returned!
Once books arrive we’ll celebrate them and the choices students made! Next, we’ll enjoy our new books by reading and discussing them in class. We will explore what our classmates chose, and then take our books home for further enjoyment with family members.
When the books come home, we encourage you to:
• Read with your child for 15-20 minutes per night
• Interact with their new books, reflecting on their choices and interests
• Create a home library or special place to keep their books
• Visit the Book Trust website to learn more.
We are proud to partner with Book Trust to bring this literacy experience into your home.
For more information about the Book Trust Program, please visit booktrust.org.
Happy reading!
GSA Club
Are you looking for a safe space to make new friends, have fun and build community? Join GSA!
Students who return permission slips to Mrs. Cohen for this week's GSA meeting will be able to participate in a fun cupcake decorating party. Come join us! Permission slips need to be returned, though.
Attendance Challenge
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
To continue to celebrate our students, we are excited to start a few attendance challenges next week:
Weekly Attendance Challenge
The class (first hour) with the highest percentage of attendance for the week will win a donut party, 10 puma points per student in the class, and the traveling puma.
Monthly Attendance Challenge
The class (first hour) with the highest percentage of attendance for the entire month will win a breakfast party (think breakfast burritos, Mcdonald's breakfasts),10 puma points per student, and the coveted traveling attendance trophy.
Reminder: Because attendance is so crucial to your student's academic success, please send your child to school every day unless he or she has a contagious illness or is running a fever. Absences will only be excused with documentation from medical professionals and scenarios approved by the principal.
Free Money!
Contact Ms. Tami to find out how!
TPister@wps.org or 303-487-2272
Chromebooks
Reminder:
Students should charge their Chromebooks fully every night at home to make sure it has enough charge to get them thru the day.
Please make sure your student brings their Chromebook to school EVERYDAY as they need it daily for their schoolwork!
If a student forgets their Chromebook they will have to call the parent to bring them their Chromebook.
Unified Classroom behavior Support
OPA Families,
We are switching our school-wide communication from Classroom Dojo to Unified Classroom Behavior Support. Below, you will find the link to sign up for your child. If you do not have your unique access code, please reach out to your student's teacher.
We will be providing each student 10 Puma Points when their parent/guardian links their account!
Unified Classroom Behavior Support
https://parents-next.kickboardforschools.com/#/family/signup?role=student
Have a great weekend!
Mr. J White
Drop off and Pick up safety
Please do not park in the bus zone on 74th between the delivery driveway and the crosswalk.
Please make sure to use the crosswalks to cross the road and wait until the crossing guard makes sure it is safe.
Please no U turns in the school zone.
Chromebook Protection plan
If you selected the optional Chromebook Protection Plan please be aware it does not go into effect until you have paid the $50.
In order to pay it please contact Mrs. Tami Pister at tpister@wps.org or 303-487-2272 so she can add it to your student account at which time you can make the payment online or in person with cash.
If you didn't mark yes on the form but changed your mind and you do want it just contact Tami and she can get it added for you.
The Chromebook Protection Plan is an optional insurance plan you can purchase for $50 per student per year. This covers the Chromebook & Charger incase of accidental damage. It does not cover loss or intentional damage.
If you purchase the Protection plan the 1st incidence is covered 100%, the 2nd incidence is covered at 50% and the 3rd and subsequent incidences are not covered.
The cost of a damaged or lost Chromebook with no protection plan is $220 and a lost or damaged charger is $50.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Amarosa at camarosa@wps.org or 303-487-2261.
Thank you!
Westy Futures Sports
Good Luck to our OPA Athletes in their games this week!
- Football: Wednesday September 20th @ 4:30 @ Adams City Middle School
- Volleyball A & B teams: Wednesday September 20th @ 4:30 vs Adams City Middle School at CSLA
- D League Volleyball: practices start Sept 19th see email for schedule.
- K-3 Soccer: practices have started see email for schedule.
Winter Sports registration is now open for coed wrestling K-8 and also K-5 basketball (middle school basketball registration will open soon) for more information or to register go to www.westyathletics.com
Free & Reduced lunch application
Please fill out 1 form per family.
Pay your fees online
Just login to your parent portal at https://westminsterco.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/westminster.jsp
OPA Puma Gear
Did you know you can order Orchard Park Academy hoodies, shirts and other gear at https://www.geminipromos.com/orchard-park-academy.htm
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