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Orchard Ranch Weekly BLOG 11.12.18

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






This week's staffroom Brett Eldredge music playlist is being brought to you by Stephanie Potter!




Lunch Helpers for this week: Mrs. Jackson's class. Click here for the lunch helper schedule! Please send the same 4-5 students this week to help in the lunchroom @ 12:00. Thank you.

Conferences: GREAT JOB during conference week! I know it's a lot of work, but our families really appreciate your hard work around returning their kids a little better than when they were dropped off!

Lunch Craziness: Thank you for your flexibility. You were all a HUGE help! Special thank you to the lunch team and Rich for helping out so much!

Playground: The results are in... Grades 3-5 will have field access every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Thank you for your input. This starts immediately, please talk with your classes about it before snack recess. This only pertains to snack recess time. 

Math visit: Michael Nordlin's visit has been rescheduled for 11/28 from 11-2. We will be walking through room to engage in math lessons.

Staff meeting: PTC is bringing breakfast to help us get through the week.

*Recess Duty: PLEASE BE TO RECESS DUTY ON TIME! It's a safety issue if you are walking out to duty after the bell. 

*District Curriculum Inventory: The district Library Media Specialist will be coming out to each school site to do curriculum inventory. They are going to start with OR, because we have the most up to date inventory. They are going to be asking for your help. I will let you know more when I know more.

*Classroom Debris: Before your kids leave for the day, please have them help clean up debris from the floor. (i.e. pencils, pens, crayons, paper, books, clothing) This will help expedite the cleaning process. Many hands make light the work. Thank you.

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

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