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Orchard Ranch Weekly BLOG 4.29.19



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

This week's staffroom Huey Lewis and the News Playlist is being brought to you by Crystal Lopes.


Lunch Helpers for this week: Mrs. Spears' 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.

Voxer: Helpful hint... Voxer is also a website that you can access on your computer. This is especially helpful if your phone doesn't get good service out here. Many staff members have this up on their computers, as do I, all of the time and it's amazing! www.voxer.com.

 Welcome: Officially welcome Mary Guffy!!! Thanks for long term subbing for Mrs. B.

 Culture Club Form: Please make sure to complete the form sent from culture club. Your perspective is important to the team. Information you provide will help support OR in a positive problem solving manner. Thank you for your input.

 Library End of Year Dates: 
May 6th - 10th: Turn in books and storytime (No check out).
May13th - 30th: Final collection of student books and teacher materials (if needed).
OR Tweet of the Week!

Spring Fling: The Spring Fling is Friday. This is simply a community fundraising event. Just to clarify, our presence is not asked. If you can't make it, it's ok. 

 *Duty Expectations: 
  • Vests must be worn
  • Be on time
  • Move around the yard
*CAASPP: Good luck as we wrap up CAASPP testing this week! Reminder: Chromebooks have a priority to those classes that are testing. 

Custodial Cleaning: Below is the AB schedule for cleaning. The days flipflop weekly. I will work to include the schedule in each BLOG. To help with cleaning, please make sure chairs are stacked and large debris is picked up. This will ensure a cleanlier classroom. 
A Schedule (Rooms 6-19)
B Schedule (Rooms 20-31)
Nightly: Rooms 7-9

Mike
  • Monday: B
  • Tuesday: A
  • Wednesday: B
  • Thursday: A
  • Friday: B
Sally
  • Nightly: Rooms 1-5

Staff Meeting: 5/1/19 @ 7:40. 

 Pancake Breakfast: 5/3 at 8am I will be flipping pancakes for the staff. Please feel free to come by and get a flapjack! The final 2 tallies come from 2 Jessup students dropping in to observe Dakota and Megan S. Come enjoy some pancakes with your fellow staff member. Thank you for ALL that you do! 

Please make sure to always double-check the live Google Calendar, as event may change.*

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