The Panther Press
February 12, 2023
Calling all Panorama Alumni
Please fill out one form for each alumnus.
We will be reaching out with details as the event gets closer.
Valentines
Kids Heart Challenge
Our Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on February 16th! We are proud to support the American Heart Association and Be the Torch in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Students will learn how to keep their hearts happy and healthy through physical and mental wellbeing, while helping others with special hearts by raising lifesaving donations. Our goal is to have 100% of our school families join the team and learn Hands Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Don’t wait, get started TODAY! Students who join the team early will get recognized at our kick-off!
- REGISTER at http://www2.heart.org/goto/Panorama
- TAKE THE CHALLENGE to Move More or Be Kind and earn the FREE Be the Torch Wristband when we kick-off!
- COMPLETE FINN’S MISSION in your HQ to learn Hands-Only CPR, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T., and how you can help kids with special hearts!
Thank you for supporting our school and this lifesaving program!
Elevo PE Program
This week’s games are Hoop Blaster and Bunch Builder, and the focus is curiosity.
Curiosity is an openness and desire to learn or know new things. Being curious helps you develop new ways of thinking which can help you be a better problem solver, be more empathetic, and be more interesting! Without curiosity, you won’t grow as a person, meet new people, or have new experiences. For more information about curiosity, please see the attached flyer.
Volunteering Incentives

Important Dates
Monday, February 13: Wear Blue for Panther Spirit picture
Thursday, February 16: Kids Heart Challenge Kickoff
Friday, February 17: Lincoln's Birthday Observed - NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 20: Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 21: PTA General Meeting, 7 PM
Thursday, March 2: Read Across America
Tuesday, March 7: End of 2nd Trimester - MINIMUM DAY
Friday, March 10: Kids Heart Challenge
Monday, March 13: School Site Council @2:45 PM
Tuesday, March 14: Spring Pictures
Friday, March 24: 2nd Trimester Awards
Monday, March 27 - Friday, March 31: Spring Break
6th Grade Dedication Page
If you would like to order a 6th Grade yearbook dedication ½ page, please have your payment and half page turned into panoramayearbookphotos@gmail.com no later than MARCH 1st. Please be sure to include in the subject of your email your student’s full name and teacher. The dedication page is $30. (This is in addition to the cost of your yearbook. This does not include the price of the yearbook itself.) Payment can be made online on the PTA website. Please include your student’s name and teacher at https://panoramapta.myschoolcentral.com
Student Dedication Page - ½ PAGE (4 ½” tall x 7” wide) - $30
6th grade Dedications due March 1st. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please see the flyer attached below for more information.
Nutrition Services
All students need to be sure they let their teacher know the day before they are buying lunch. We may not have enough lunches if they do not request one. Also, please remind your child that they should not be getting lunch if they are bringing one.
You can find the breakfast and lunch menu here:https://docs.isitesoftware.com/snaf-assets/snaf-static/greenmenus/2501081743337031/2023/2/596363-February_2023_Elementary_Menu.pdf

Preschool Information
Community Events

Literary Book Club
The Literary Book Club is a program that helps replenish books in the school library. This program allows the child’s name to be permanently placed on the inside cover of the donation book, or they can be “dedicated” in honor of a teacher, staff member, friend, etc. If you are interested in joining the Literary Book Club, please fill out and return the form below. This form has also been sent home with your child from school.
Paper Education - Online Tutoring
PTA Social Media
To keep up to date with PTA news and events, be sure to follow us on social media.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/panoramaelementarypta/?ref=share
Running Club
Access Your Child's Report Card
To access your student’s report card, go to the Orange Unified School District website.
From the OUSD homepage, click on Student and Parent Portal.
- Enter your email as your Username.
- Click on NEXT.
- Enter your password
- Click on SIGN IN.
To view and print your student’s report card.
- From your portal homepage, click on Grades.
To access an Elementary Report cards –
- Click on Standard Based Report Card.
To print your student’s report card
- Click on either the word Print or the printer icon.
- A PDF of your student’s report card will come up,
- You can now print your student’s report card.
COVID-19 Procedures and Safety
Individuals who are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their healthcare provider and stay home. If your child or a member of your household has tested positive or is awaiting COVID-19 test results, please follow public health guidance.
If your child tests positive for COVID-19 or experiences COVID-19 symptoms, please contact the school and/or email me at erosselli@orangeusd.org. We will gather information from you and provide you with your options.
If a student tests positive, they are required to isolate. The isolation guidance requires 10 days without testing from when symptoms began or a positive test (whichever comes first). The student can return to school on day 11; however, if a student tests negative on day 5 using an FDA-approved antigen test and all symptoms have improved that student is able to return to school on day 5. If a home test was used, students will need to bring the attestation form to the office upon their return. The student must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
Please refer to the OUSD Safety and Health Driven Plan and the County of Orange Health Officer’s Orders directly for more information.
The Orange Unified School District will be offering COVID-19 testing Monday through Thursday at the district office from 2:30 - 5:00.
See the flyer below to register for testing. You MUST register prior to arriving to test. Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here: https://apps.livingfitnation.com/covid/registration?q=ZC128mzcc9lFeeoTzoXp3w%3D%3D
Parking Lot Procedures
Arrival
- Students may be dropped off as early as 8 AM.
- Enter the parking lot in the inner and outer lanes only. DO NOT ENTER THE PARKING LOT IN THE MIDDLE LANE FOR SAFETY REASONS, even if you see space in the front.
- Stay in the inner and outer lanes, until you are ready to exit the parking lot. You may use the middle lane to exit.
- Pull all the way forward and drop off your child.
- Please help your child quickly exit by having all supplies ready to go. If you need to help your child out of the car, please wait until you are able to stop after the crosswalk.
- Do not leave your car unattended at any time.
- A staff member will be outside to direct students through the front gate until 8:15 AM.
Parking
If you need to enter the school, please park your car in a designated parking spot and come to the office. Never leave your car in lanes unattended or parked along the side wall.
Dismissal
- Place your placard in your window. You will receive the placard at Back to School Night, arrival, or dismissal. We will have them available in the parking lot and the office during the first two weeks of school. This placard should include the name of your child(ren), grade(s), and teacher's name(s).
- Enter the parking lot in the inner and outer lanes only. DO NOT ENTER THE PARKING LOT IN THE MIDDLE LANE FOR SAFETY REASONS, even if you see space in the front.
- Stay in the inner and outer lanes. Pull all the way forward and your child will be called to come to your car.
- Your child will enter the car.
- Do not get out of your car or leave your car unattended at any time.
Please be patient as families learn this system. This system keeps everybody safe and efficiently moving forward. Thank you very much for your cooperation and efforts to keep all of our Panthers safe.
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Birthday Marquee
Would you like to celebrate your child's birthday by surprising them with their name on the marquee? If so, complete the form and return it with your donation to the office.
Bell Schedule
Reminder: The first day of school is a modified Wednesday. Please be sure to review the bell schedule.
Medication at School
If your child needs medication at school, please bring the medication and the Parent-Physician Medication Form attached below to the office. If we do not have the Parent-Physician Medication Form, the medication cannot be kept or administered at school.