Orchard Hill Friday Update
Friday, March 29th, 2024
From Mr. Tortora
As a reminder there is NO SCHOOL - TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND (Professional Development Day). Also, don't forget our PTO Book Fair starts next week. Please see more information below. Lost and Found items will also be out on tables in the hallway during the week of our PTO Book Fair - April 1st - April 5th.
For all of our families celebrating Easter - have a very Happy Easter!
Mike
Upcoming Events📢
Session 3 - STEM After-School Clubs - 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
From the PTO - Book Fair!!
Our Spring Book fair is April 1-5. Your student will have the opportunity to shop during school hours, and we welcome families during our evening hours Wednesday & Thursday.
Check out the book fair schedule and the evening events! Can't wait to see you there!
Visit our Scholastic homepage and browse the catalog https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/orchardhillelementaryschool3
**Shopping Tip - Set up an eWallet for your student, and that with family and friends to support your students wish list***
Book Fair Volunteers Still Needed!!
The book fair is still looking for volunteers for set-up and times during the classroom visits. We hope we can keep the fair open for all of our classes!
Please consider signing up for a time slot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4CA4AD29A3FA7-48270350-spring
Questions? Email Laura Hills, LEBURRILL@gmail.com
Solar Eclipse Information
Please see the following with important information and resources about the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. Although school will not be in session at that time due to April vacation, we thought parents would appreciate these resources.
LOST AND FOUND
Our Lost and Found Bins are getting full!!
There are winter jackets, sweatshirts, boots, gloves, hats, mittens, and much more! Please feel free to come in and go through our bins (check in at the office first) which are located in the cafeteria. Lost and Found items will also be out on tables in the hallway during the week of our PTO Book Fair - April 1st - April 5th.
Family Math Night
Friday Folders
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.