Orchard Hills Weekly Update
4/19/2021
Principal's Message
M-Step assessments are coming up for third and fourth grade students. Please check your email for details.
Construction is in progress at Orchard Hills. There is no parking in the bus loop lot. The front entryway is now 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.
Upcoming Events
April 22
Science Night 2021: Virtual Edition - Please check your email regarding Science Night. This year the event will be on April 22nd, and will be held virtually. We look forward to seeing all your wonderful projects and discoveries.
April 26 & 27
Third Grade M-Step (Hybrid/In person students)
April 28 & 29
Third Grade M-Step (Virtual Students)
ELA: April 28, 8:45 - 11:15 a.m. at Orchard Hills
Math: April 29, 8:45 - 11:00 a.m. at Orchard Hills
May 3 & 4
Fourth Grade M-Step (Hybrid/In person students)
May 5 & 6
Fourth Grade M-Step (Virtual Students)
ELA: May 5, 8:45 - 11:15 a.m. at Orchard Hills
Math: May 6, 8:45 - 11:00 a.m. at Orchard Hills
2020-21 Yearbook
Access Key: 9HQR85CD or Search for Orchard Hills
OH PTO Staff Appreciation Week News
Staff Appreciation Week is May 3rd thru May 7th, and the PTO is working hard to provide a special week for our amazing staff at Orchard Hills.
Our goal is to present each staff member at Orchard Hills with a different treat each day for the week-- ending the week on Friday with a small gift.
We are seeking participation from parents and asking for donations of gift cards in the amount of $5 or more. These donations help the PTO deliver a great experience for our deserving staff members. They work incredibly hard taking care of our children all year long, and this is our way of showing our appreciation (please do not feel obligated... this is a voluntary participation).
Please send your gift card donations to school with your child or drop them off at the office NO LATER than Wednesday, April 28th. Put them in a white envelope with PTO written on the outside. Direct any questions to Cheryl Ringold at ohptopresident1@gmail.com.
Examples of gift cards are Starbucks, Amazon, Jimmy Johns, Panera Bread, Target, or any local small business you want to support.
In addition, if you have a business or would like to do more or donate a raffle item, then please reach out to Cheryl Ringold at ohptopresident1@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance for your support.
OH PTO
English Language Development Program
Novi Senior All Night Party Mask Fundraiser
Novi Face Masks $10
Show your Novi spirit with these very comfortable face masks. Proceeds will support the Senior All Night Party which ensures the graduates have a safe and memorable celebration following their commencement ceremony. Please note these masks are Adult size only! When ordering please make sure to add your child's full name, school and grade and your cell phone number. Please place orders on SignUpGenius under the ORCHARD HILLS tab.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48abad28a5fcc07-orchard
by Sunday April 25th, and pay via Venmo (Jerilyn Nicholsen@NoviSANP You should see the
Wildcat logo). Masks will be delivered to your child's school the week of April 26th. If you have any questions or need to use a different payment method, please contact Candice Cawood at boatsclc@yahoo.com.
Garden Club
Hustle For Our HOMiES 5K
In addition to our goal of raising $1000 for the Alliance for the Great Lakes, we are also determined to provide a safe, healthy event for the Novi Community!
For more information check out the Link to Sign-Up
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.
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
Orchard Hills PTO News
Orchard Hills PTO participates in rewards programs at Busch's and Kroger. Please see the flyer for rewards program details.