Orland Jr. High Update 11.6.22
Week of November 6, 2022
Students of the Month
Halloween Fun!
4 Be's Winners
Save The Date! Parent-Teacher Conferences
Orland Jr. High Celebrates Veterans Day
Orland Jr. High will be hosting an all-school assembly on Friday, November 11th, in recognition of Veteran's Day. The Assembly will be at 9:15 am and last approximately 45 minutes. Guests are invited to arrive between 9:00am-9:10am, and will need a license or state ID.
We are inviting those affiliated with Orland Jr. High to join us if they are Veterans or active in service. Each Veteran or active U.S. Military personnel may bring one guest with him/her. Unfortunately due to space constraints at this time, we cannot allow more guests.
Please RSVP by Monday, November 7th, to let us know if you will be attending. Please contact Mrs. Bushwaller if you have any questions.
After school club/activtiy/sports pickup
Spirit Wear is BACK!
Live Streamed Events
ABCDE Award Recognitions
Parents, do you know a teacher or staff member that has gone above and beyond for your student this year? Nominate them for the ABCDE program! This employee recognition program has been developed on behalf of the Orland School District 135 Board of Education by representatives of each of our employee groups.
The goal of the program is to give parents and community members the opportunity to recognize District staff members who go Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Every day.
The program recognizes staff members who demonstrate the values of our district culture:
Compassion: Caring for others
Inspiration: Motivating others to succeed
Respect: Understanding the value each person possesses
Achievement: Attaining professional goals on behalf of the District
Communication: Coaching others for success by providing direction
All District 135 staff members are eligible to be recognized by parents and community members. Honorees will receive a copy of the entry from the community member, they will be recognized at a Board of Education meeting, and they will receive a token of appreciation from the Board.
Culture Boards
Last school year we enjoyed learning about the cultures, traditions, and celebrations of our students and families! This year we will continue learning about our students and families through the Culture Boards with these monthly themes. The school Culture Boards are meant to help us learn more about the diversity that makes Orland 135 unique and to strengthen the community and relationships within our schools.
We are encouraging families to send in pictures and/or drawings to match the themes each month. Families can send in one submission during any or all months. Submissions need to be 8.5 in x 11 in, which is a standard piece of paper, or smaller. Artifacts will not be accepted as well as any submissions larger than a piece of paper. Attached to this email is a prompt for submissions. Please fill out the student’s name, grade, and add a 1-2 sentence description. The displays will be rotated each month with different pictures and drawings of what families are proud to share.
Pictures are due at the end of the month and are hung up for the following month. All pictures will be returned at the end of the month. The first theme is due at the end of September and will be displayed for October.
November - Favorite Holiday: Share pictures, drawings, and/or a written description of your favorite cultural holiday.
December -Family Time: Share pictures, drawings, and/or a written description of your favorite activity to do as a family.
January - Location Share pictures, drawings, and/or a written description of where your family came from or where they have lived.
February - Celebrations: Share pictures, drawings, and/or a written description of celebrations your family participates in during the year.
March - Share pictures, drawings, and/or a written description of women who make an impact on your life, celebrating Women in History Month.
April - Tradition- Share your family tradition that your family enjoys and looks forward to practicing (family picnic/reunion, annual 1st day of summer swim, birthday tradition, etc.)
Be the Reason
This year, the District's theme is "Be the Reason." By choosing kind, we can be the reason someone feels welcomes, seen, heard, valued and supported. Our staff and students can be the reason someone smiles today.
If your child comes home with an amazing #Bethereason135 story from his/her day, please share it with Mrs. Bushwaller at lbushwaller@orland135.org. We'd love to share the story in our next weekly update!
Updates from our PFE
Join an upcoming meeting! Our meetings will be at 1:30pm:
11/17 Zoom (D230 Superintendent and CSHS Principal to join)
12/15 Zoom
1/19 In person with Zoom option
2/16 Zoom
3/16 Zoom
4/13 Zoom
5/18 In person with Zoom option
Please reach out for more information or to connect.
President: Sheila Moran, sheilamoran1311@gmail.com
Secretary: Jen Phillips, jennifer.a.phillips@gmail.com
Treasurer: Heather Castillo
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Market Day
As a reminder, OJH participates in Market Day, and all proceeds benefit the PFE! Click HERE to register and start ordering.
Orland Jr. High School
School Days 7:30am-4:00pm
Website: https://www.orland135.org/Domain/15
Location: 14855 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL, USA
Phone: 708-364-4200
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