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Orchard Ranch Weekly BLOG 8.27.18

Useful Links:
Orchard Ranch Bronco intranet website.  Click HERE

This BLOG is designed to keep a running record of expectations, ideas, directions and serve as an effective way to communicate school and district information. 

INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(“*” Indicates the number of weeks it’s been in newsletter.)

This week's staffroom Huey Lewis mix is being brought to you by Kelli Brusaschetti!








PBIS Recess Rodeo: This will be Friday August 31st @ 9:45 to 10:40. TK and K will NOT participate, but kindergarten will do their own. PLease review the game rules and playground expectations prior to coming out and teaching at the rodeo. Please bring Walkies and Vests. Rules can be found in the Team Drive or on the intranet site.

*Yard Duty: Please arrive at your yard duty on time to avoid problems. It's fine with me if you excuse your kids a couple of minutes early to get out there on time. 

*Community Info: We now have a community calendar and Newsfeed on our website. Please direct parents to it for school information. NEWS

Fire Drill: We will have a fire drill on 8/27 @11:10am. 
  • Silent line
  • Vests and walkies
  • Emergency Backpacks (If you don't have them, please let office know.)
  • Red/Green cards (If you don't have them, please let office know.)
  • Lock Door behind you. (This prevents students from running back in.)
  • Follow route and stand silent.
PLC Leadership: The PLC Leadership team will be meeting Wednesday. Please let them know if you would them to bring something to the team. Remember, if it's a problem, please give them up to 3 possible solutions. This helps keep our meetings running smoothly and focused on problem solving. 

Kickball: Kickball isn't allowed on the blacktop. We no longer have the space for it. Soccer balls are also supposed to be only on the field, NOT on the blacktop. 

Note: Dates may change. Please continue to double-check the google calendar to confirm dates.


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