Ranch Staff Newsletter

No PLC Wednesday:   Progress Report Prep Time Library:   Track A NEXT Staff Meeting: 10.3.24 at 2:25pm Westpark Football: 8:20am - 9:20am September 17th October 8th & 29th Please let Serena know if you would like one or two football players to come help out in your classroom.  Public School Works Training: This is a friendly reminder that all Public School Works training needs to be completed by midnight tonight. Sami's Circuit*: Please register your class and begin the SEL weekly lessons. The link to create your accounts was sent out from info@samiscircuit.com. Evacuation Drill: Our first evacuation drill was a success! Thank you for preparing your students. The students were prepared and it showed. There were some technical difficulties with the Raptor App. If you can't access Raptor, please ask another staff member to account for you and your class. **Please remember to check the LIVE Google Calendar as dates/times are subject to change.

  Orchard Ranch Blog 9.9.24 PLC Wednesday:   Meet in classroom @ 1:10 to 2:20. Library:   Track B NEXT Staff Meeting: 9.19.24 at 2:25pm Westpark Football: 8:20am - 9:20am September 17th October 8th & 29th Sami's Circuit: Please register your class and begin the SEL weekly lessons. The link to create your accounts was sent out from info@samiscircuit.com Mosquitos: In the past week, we've received  a record number of public service requests about  mosquito  activity.  We appreciate our residents reporting unusually high  mosquito  activity in the county through our website and by phone. Our administrative and field staff have been working hard to respond quickly to your reports by returning calls and emails and conducting property inspections.  Anopheles freeborni , the rice field mosquitoes, have been extremely active this last week.  Two important notes:  1.  Anopheles freeborni  mosquitoes do not spread disease in our county.  2. Your best protection from  mosquito  b

  Orchard Ranch Blog 5.28.24 End of Year Sign Out: Check out will start at 9am on May 31st. Please have this form printed out. 2024 - 2025 Schedules: Yard Duty Schedule Adjunct Duty Schedule Room Assignments Yearbooks: Please review these expectations with your students: Yearbooks  may be brought back to school for the last week for class parties and recess, but the student is responsible for them  Make sure to have student's first and last name written in the  yearbook If you still want to purchase a  yearbook , they are available in the office Make sure you are writing appropriate things in other's  yearbooks Yearbook Signing: Yearbook signing will be Thursday, May 30th 8:30am - 9. We know with end of the year festivities, there may be conflicts so if you need to skip, that is fine too . We will gather in the courtyard in front of the outdoor stage. Staff are welcome to bring a chair to sit on. Report Cards: Report Cards will be emailed to families on 5/30/24. Just a reminde

  Orchard Ranch Blog 5.20.24 NEXT Staff Meeting: 5.23.24 at 2:25pm Fire Drill: Last fire drill of the year is Monday, May 20th at 10:20am. Yearbook Signing: Yearbook signing will be Thursday, May 30th 8:30am - 9. We know with end of the year festivities, there may be conflicts so if you need to skip, that is fine too. We will gather in the courtyard in front of the outdoor stage. Staff are welcome to bring a chair to sit on. OR End of Year Survey: Your feedback is important! Please fill out the end of year survey . Report Cards: Report Cards will be emailed to families on 5/30/24. Just a reminder, you are responsible for printing and filing your report card before you leave for the summer.  If you are having problems printing, please let me know and I can print a set for you to file. Let the front office know if you have any questions. TV: Please make sure your TVs are turned off before you go home. First Responders Day: Wednesday, May 22nd 9am - 11am. Thank you for your flexibil

  Orchard Ranch Blog 5.13.24 NEXT Staff Meeting: 5.23.24 at 2:25pm Yearbook Signing: Yearbook signing will be Thursday, May 30th 8:30am - 9. We know with end of the year festivities, there may be conflicts so if you need to skip, that is fine too. We will gather in the courtyard in front of the outdoor stage. Staff are welcome to bring a chair to sit on. OR End of Year Survey: Your feedback is important! Please fill out the end of year survey . *Library:  Please have ALL students turn in their   library   books by May 17th. Please make sure Chromebooks are being shut down occasionally throughout the year to reset and sustain the battery.  Chromebook check-in will begin May 13th.  I will be coming around starting in kinder and working my way up to 5th grade. Custodial: Our night custodian, Mike, will be out for a few weeks. Thank you for your patience as we have sub custodians filling in. Please remember to take the Lock Block off your door when you leave for the day. **Spring Beha

  Orchard Ranch Blog 5.6.24 Happy Staff Appreciation Week! We appreciate all the hard work you pour into our students and your work each day.  PLC Wednesday:   Articulation with PLCs in classrooms on 5.8.24. Articulation guidelines Articulation Sheet Library:   Last week of the   library   is next week, Track A. Please have ALL students turn in their   library   books by May 17th. Please make sure Chromebooks are being shut down occasionally throughout the year to reset and sustain the battery.  Chromebook check-in will begin May 13th.  I will be coming around starting in kinder and working my way up to 5th grade. NEXT Staff Meeting: 5.9.24 at 2:25pm Custodial: Our night custodian, Mike, will be out for a few weeks. Thank you for your patience as we have sub custodians filling in. **Spring Behavior Reminder: As the end of the year approaches, please be reminding your families weekly of the restlessness and possible behaviors that comes with it. **Please remember to check the LIV

  Orchard Ranch Blog 4.29.24 PLC Wednesday:   Meet in Classrooms @ 1:10pm. PLC ends at 2:20pm. Library:   Track B NEXT Staff Meeting: 5.9.24 at 2:25pm Open House: Thank you teachers for all your hard work! Our community had a blast and loved being able see their child's classroom. Thank you PTC for setting up the food trucks and fun community setting. *Lots and Lots of information: Currently we are working on the duty schedule for 24/25, rti schedule for 24/25, dates for articulation, articulation protocol for teachers, enrollment numbers, finalizing adjunct duties, and so so much more. Thank you for your patience. Be on the look out. **Spring Behavior Reminder: As the end of the year approaches, please be reminding your families weekly of the restlessness and possible behaviors that comes with it. **Please remember to check the LIVE Google Calendar as dates/times are subject to change.

  Orchard Ranch Blog 4.22.24 PLC Wednesday:   Meet in Classrooms @ 1:10pm. PLC ends at 2:20pm. Library:   Track A Open House:   Thursday,  April 25th, 2024  from 5-7.  Classroom   open   from 5-6pm.  Mingle 6-7pm.  PLC release Day at 12:50 for prep NEXT Staff Meeting: 5.9.24 at 2:25pm Lockdown Drill: Great job! Sorry for the confusion for the 1st grade recess and for not having 2/3 practice outside. Forgot that it was a slightly different schedule and we did it while having a behavior in the office. Thank you for your flexibility. Teacher Who Makes A Difference: Congratulations to Lindsey Sutter our Orchard Ranch Teacher Who Makes a Difference. She was nominated by her peers for all the work she's been doing with regards to our amazing school rallies and positive vibes around campus! Lots and Lots of information: Currently we are working on the duty schedule for 24/25, rti schedule for 24/25, dates for articulation, articulation protocol for teachers, enrollment numbers, fina

  Orchard Ranch Blog 4.15.24 PLC Wednesday:   Meet in Classrooms @ 1:10pm. PLC ends at 2:20pm. Library:   Track B  Open House: Thursday,  April 25th, 2024 Staff Meeting: 5.9.24 at 2:25pm Lockdown Drill: Drill happening 4.17.24 at 9:40am Spring Behavior Reminder: As the end of the year approaches, please be reminding your families weekly of the restlessness and possible behaviors that comes with it. Lunch Update: There is a new change from food services. Students cannot switch out their hot lunch food until they sit down. MDS now walk around with the Sharing Bin to collect and hand out items. Our MDS have been reviewing with with students in the lunch room but if you could review them in the classroom as well, it would be incredibly helpful! PBIS: We passed our PBIS Walkthrough! Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work this year. PJ said " There is a great cohesive team feel at Orchard Ranch. Staff all seem committed to the expectations and it is evident while