Orchard Lane Elementary School
Weekly Newsletter: January 22, 2021
A Note from Mr. Lindner and Mrs. Kader:
Go Pack Go!!
2nd Semester Changes to Teacher Assignments went out around 4:00pm today. If you did not receive an email, you may assume that no changes were made to your child's teacher. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this time.
Attention Virtual Learners - Art teacher reassignments
As a district, there have been some adjustments for online Art. Beginning 2nd semester the teachers listed below will be providing online instruction for the following grade levels.
Ms. Seely (based out of PC) = K-2nd
Ms. Schretenthaler (based out of ELM) = 3rd
Ms. Berg (based out of RR) = 4th
Ms. Weber (based out of OL) = 5th-6th
Our SDNB window to choose a different learning model (virtual or in-person) for second semester came to a close on December 17th. Thank you for your patience as we work through this districtwide process to ensure success for all our in-person and virtual learning students.
In December, Superintendent Garza wrote “Please note that at the elementary level, a change in your child’s educational model for second semester will likely result in your child having a new teacher. Additionally, other families’ choices may result in class make-up and staffing changes as well, as we may be required to shift teacher resources from virtual to in-person, or vice versa.”
If your child will be assigned a new in-person teacher or virtual teacher, you will receive notification on Friday, January 22nd after 4:00 PM. No teacher request changes will be honored at this time due to the complexity of this process. Please rest assured that your child’s academic and social-emotional needs have been closely considered. Any changes in class placement will go into effect for our first day of the second semester on February 1st!
Second Semester Teacher Assignments - Friday, January 22nd
What's New This Week!!
The district's annual String Fest event, featuring 288 orchestra students , went virtual this year. Click here to check out the great performances. Shout-out to our 5th and 6th grade musicians in the Elementary String Orchestra who, in addition to performing their own pieces, were able to collaborate with middle and high school orchestra students on a couple selections as well! Special thanks to Ms. Thering!
There is a book that is waiting out there for all of us...
Book Recommendations for our Orchard Lane Star Readers…
Kindness Theme 💗
All Grade Levels:
Be Kind by: Pat Zietlow Miller
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade By: Justin Roberts
The Invisible Boy By: Trudy Ludwig
Those Shoes By: Maribeth Boelts
One By: Kathryn Otoshi
The Jelly Donut Difference By: Maria Dismondy
Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed By: Emily Pearson
Additional Fantastic Family Reads:
Check out the following resources on our SDNB Elementary Library Resources Page...
BookFlix
Tumble Book Library
*Additionally, please check out www.commonsensemedia.org for reviews on books your reader might be interested in. As caregivers, we can’t read every book, and this is a great way to make sure the book is developmentally appropriate.Chilly CarLine this morning!
Blue sky but brisk temps heading into the school!
Mrs. Hirthe's class coming back from PE! Go Packers!
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
January 22nd- 2nd Semester Teacher Assignments emailed after 4:00pm if changes were made.
January 27th- End of 1st Semester
January 28th and 29th- No School Staff PL Day
February 5th- 2nd Quarter Report Cards Open in IC at 4:00pm
February 17th- 4-8pm PFC Panera Night- more info to come
Students getting off the bus all bundled up!
Coming into school on this Frosty Friday!
Mrs. Kader reading to Mrs. Marschman's 5th Grade Class
Still Important!!
Bonjour 6th Grade Students and Parents!
French Fest 2021 will be happening virtually this year on Saturday, January 23rd from 11am-12pm. Students will learn French, participate in a scavenger hunt around their house and learn how to make crepes! This event is open to all 6th graders to learn about language opportunities available to them starting in 7th grade.
Please see this video for more information on why West students love French and to learn more about our virtual event. You can sign your child up by clicking here or using this shortened link : bit.ly/FrenchFest2021. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have about the event or the French program at West!
Hope to see your student there!
Mme Leah Rogneby
School Picture Ordering:
Parents,
If you have not had the opportunity to order this years school photos, please click the link below and School & Sport Pics will send you your ordering information.
Click Here to order school photos.
Attention 6th Grade Girls Interested in STEM!:
The University of Whitewater is offering a STEM Camp to all girls grades 6th-12th two Saturdays in February. Please see the attached link for more information! Only $10 per attendee. UW Whitewater STEM Camp for Girls
PFC News and Updates!!
*Reading is Cool- January!
Dear Families,
I hope you had a relaxing Winter Break and a joyful holiday season. Congratulations to all the OL Stars who completed their December Reading is Cool Reading log! Prizes will be delivered to students this week.
The January form is up and running at https://forms.gle/WCEgE4vyX5PfjQh4A. It will be accepting responses through January 31, 2021.
In order to qualify for January prizes, a student must:
- Read the required number of hours for their individual grade level.
- K-2nd grade = 4 hours per month
- 3rd and 4th grade = 6 hours per month
- 5th and 6th grade = 8 hours per month
- Select at least three of their favorite book titles to submit with their reading hours on Google.
- Complete the Reading is Cool: OL Book Club Google Form by January 31, 2021.
Thank you and Happy New Year!
Emily Brezinsky
*Restaurant Night:
Save the Date for our February Restaurant Night on Wednesday, February 17, 4-8 p.m. at Panera Bread on Greenfield Avenue.
*Amazon Smile!
Choose Orchard Lane Parent Faculty Council as your charity in which Amazon will donate a percentage of your order to. Thank you!
Here is the link for you to follow: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-3767111
New Berlin Ski and Snowboard Club Information!
Medication Forms for Students
OL Staff's Favorite Things!!
Orchard Lane School- Shining Stars!
Email: heather.will@nbexcellence.org
Website: www.nbexcellence.org/schools/ol/
Location: 2015 S. Sunnyslope Road New Berlin, WI. 53151
Phone: 262-789-6500
Facebook: facebook.com/Orchard-Lane-Elementary
Twitter: @orchardlaneSDNB