Orchard Hill Friday Update
Friday, December 15, 2023
From Mr. Tortora
Thank you for all of the donations during our Toy Drive! As a reminder we have TWO early release days next week - Wednesday, December 20th and Friday, December 22nd - 12:45 p.m. dismissal.
Have a great weekend!
Mike
Upcoming Events📢
Orchard Hill Happenings
Some of our 5th-grade students, led by Julie Brayall, sang and danced at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. They gave Board members some holiday cheer with their song, "When Will the Holidays Come." Check out the performance (starts at 26:11) - https://southwindsorschools.new.swagit.com/videos/291230
Orchard Hill School Store
Our Orchard Hill School Store is open for business! Students can purchase cool pencils, erasers, and much more!! Click on the attachment below for more information.
Store Schedule: 8:25 - 8:45am
Thursdays: Grades 3-5
Fridays: Grades K-2
Winter Weather/Recess
With winter weather and cold temperatures upon us, please make sure to send in your child with appropriate outside apparel. We go out to recess as long as the temperature is above 20 degrees. If there is snow on the ground, we still go out and for students to play in the snow they must have boots and other snow gear.
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
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest
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.