Orchard Hill Friday Update
Friday, February 16, 2024
From Mr. Tortora
Thank you for all of your donations for our JonaTHON fundraiser to benefit Connecticut Children's Medical Center! If you would still like to donate, our online site will still be open for the next few weeks - https://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=1106202
Have a great long weekend!
Mike
Upcoming Events📢
Monday, February 19th
NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENT'S DAY
Mother Language Day Event
Grade 6 Welcome Event at TEMS
Friday Folders
From the Nurses' Office
Do you ever wonder, Should I send my child to school or keep him/her home? If so, please click on the attachment below for more information and answers!
Author Visit
Author Sarah Weeks is offering personalized/autographed copies of her books, which will be distributed to students the day of her visit in March. To purchase a book(s) please click the link below.
Your online book sales collection link is:
https://sarah-weeks-book-order-copy-65790.cheddarup.com
Book sales will be conducted until __2/22/24____. After this date, your order will be closed, and late sales will not be accepted.
Payment is required at time of purchase. Credit cards and e-checks are accepted. Purchasers will have the ability to include personalization information for each title ordered. Books/bookplates will be personalized with FIRST NAMES ONLY.
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.
From the PTO
PTO Virtual Tote Bag Event
Please click on the attachment below for information about a fun PTO virtual event!
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
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.