Orchard Hill Friday Update
Friday, March 15th, 2024
From Mr. Tortora
Please ask your child about our wonderful Irish Step Dancing assembly this morning! We are excited about next week, with author Sarah Weeks visiting Orchard Hill and celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, March 21st.
Have a nice weekend!
Mike
Upcoming Events📢
Author Visit - Sarah Weeks
World Down Syndrome Day
Thursday, March 21st
We are excited to, once again, be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, March 21st!
Students can participate in the following ways:
1. Poster Contest
a. Theme – “What makes you an awesome friend?”
b. Posters must be handed into the office by March 25th
c. 2 winners/grade level with some cool prizes
2. "Rock Your Socks" - wear mismatched/crazy socks on Thursday, March 21st
Orchard Hill Pajama Party
Orchard Hill School Life
is hosting a Pajama Party!
March 25, 2024
Orchard Hill will be partnering with The Pajama Program, a national program that works with local community groups to help children facing adversities—including low family income, housing insecurity, and family instability—have the tools they need for better bedtimes.
Please consider donating a pair NEW pajamas on March 25, 2024.
As a show of support and spirit…you can wear your pajamas too!!
Since 2001, Pajama Program has delivered over 7.5 million Good Nights for Good Days.
To learn more, visit www.pajamaprogram.org
Family Math Night
From the PTO
Employment Opportunities
The South Windsor Public Schools has openings for caring, responsible, and reliable individuals to substitute in all of our schools. We need your help to find individuals interested in working in our amazing district with wonderful students and staff, while having a flexible schedule and earning $125 per day. Prior experience working with school-aged children or a bachelor’s degree is required. Our substitutes are an essential part of our schools. Please share with your friends, neighbors, and relatives who may be looking for a flexible job opportunity, enjoy community involvement, or are interested in gaining experience working in the field of education.
For more information, please contact any of our school administrators or visit our website to apply for about these important positions: https://www.applitrack.com/southwindsor/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute
2024-2025 School Calendar
Preschool Outreach Program - POP
The Preschool Outreach Program (POP) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Please submit your application (see link below) at your earliest convenience as the role model screenings are occurring. More details regarding a date and times for screenings will be sent to you from the POP staff once they receive your application.
Attendance
Need to report an absence for your child?
Attendance reporting will now be done in your PowerSchool Parent Portal account under Attendance Monitor. Detailed instructions will be posted on our school website.