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Orion Gazette

January 16-January 20

Orion GazetteJanuary 16-January 20

Calendar of School Events

January

Jan 16 Martin Luther King Holiday NO SCHOOL

Jan 20 8:45am Parent Cooperative Program Advisory Meeting - Virtual

Jan 23 3:15 Principal Advisory Committee

Jan 25 4:00 pm School Site Council

Jan 28 Orion School Lunar New Year Event

Jan 30 5th Grade Outdoor Education Week

Meet Orion Americorps Volunteer Malika Franklin

As an AmeriCorps member, my goal is to be impactful to those whom I serve. I love to do things that keep others learning & motivated. While serving at Orion, I do my best to embody the leadership MLKJr did during the Civil Rights Movement every day by being a voice for Student Council, proactively working with grades 1-5, as well as serving as a Cross Guard in Redwood City. The community has had a major impact on me with welcoming arms & thanks to MLK Jr that has become possible.

Honoring Doctor Martin Luther Kind - A Day of Service January 16, 2023

Each year communities all across the country recognize the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. A federal holiday that began as a commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, it is now a day dedicated to encouraging and empowering Americans to participate in community service.

Dr. King’s steadfast commitment to service has inspired people all around the United States and the world to work together to make positive change.

At Orion Alternative School we have two young adults serving our community in the same spirit.

Malika Frankin is an Americorps Volunteer working directly with our students every day.

Seth Skye Americorps Volunteer at Orion

My name is Seth Skye, I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I was introduced to gardening at a young age and quickly fell in love with every aspect of gardening from getting my hands in the soil to enjoying the fruits of my own labor. Learning about and exploring the natural world through science led me to graduate from Oregon State University in 2021, where I received two degrees in Natural Resources and Sustainability with a focus in sustainable land management. I chose to become an AmeriCorps volunteer because I was intrigued in having the opportunity to share my passion for gardening and my love for science.

Event Information

Parent Cooperative Advisory

We are kicking off the Co-op Advisory meetings this month with our first meeting next Friday! This is an open meeting for all Co-op parents and staff but we hope to have a core group of parents who will attend consistently and help shape the vision and priorities for our amazing program. Let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see many of you there!



https://rcsdk8-net.zoom.us/j/5683805514?pwd=Mi83OW9Cb0VLNml6M1pjOUxoY0JBQT09

When?

Friday, Jan 20, 2023, 08:45 AM

Where?

Orion Library - We will host this meeting live in addition to hosting a Google Meet

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Spring Soccer Leagues and Sport Programs are now open for registration!

We hope to have Orion 4th/5th Soccer teams again this year and will need coaches!

Registration can be done online at - Activity search Online Registration- Redwood City Parks and Recreation (activecommunities.com)

Complete program information and registration forms can be found on our website - Redwood City After School Sports (teamsideline.com) .

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Join the Science Olympiad Science Fun Night!

When: Thursday, February 2nd, 5-7 pm

Where: MUB on Orion Campus

Who: All Orion Students must register here:https://forms.gle/jy2PspqkHZc7xhf16

What: Registered students will be organized into groups of 4-6 to complete science-based challenges. Activities could include engineering the most protective egg drop ever from various supplies, testing and building the strongest pasta bridge for your meatball, or learning about your skin in a life science activity.

All family members are welcome at the event, but the science activities are meant for the registered students to complete together with their teams. Volunteer parents will help facilitate and supervise the student teams.

We will have food for parents and kids. Parents are encouraged to volunteer for the event and gather and socialize with other parents while their elementary students work in teams to experience a fun night of science!

There are a maximum of 72 spots for students in TK-5th grade. The registration will close on 1/25.

Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/jy2PspqkHZc7xhf16

Principal Campus Advisory-Monday, January 23 at 3:30

What is the Principal Campus Advisory?

Last school year we started a series of community dialogues to develop a positive school culture at Orion Alternative School with two unique and innovative programs. The team is comprised of parents and staff from both programs that have volunteered to come together for the purpose of developing goals that support each program in order to thrive and grow in the same space.

The three areas the committee is committed to are:

Identifying and developing: shared traditions, shared spaces on campus, and school year-long programming.

There is a vacancy on this committee for a parent from the Parent Cooperative program.

We meet one Monday a month at 3:30 pm.

Our first meeting for the school year is on January 23 via zoom. Please reach out to Principal Katherine Rivera at krivera@rcsdk8.net.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://rcsdk8-net.zoom.us/j/5683805514?pwd=Mi83OW9Cb0VLNml6M1pjOUxoY0JBQT09 Meeting ID: 568 380 5514 Passcode: orion1

Starship Corner

Submit your own event or notice info for the gazette: Gazette submissions google form


Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year Fair at Orion on Saturday, Jan 28 from 10:30-2:30 PM - We are excited to ring in the Year of the Rabbit with our community! Join us for a lion dance, student performances, food, games and more fun. We need parent volunteers to help with our activities. Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sOzz52jlfdUFm_Z_P_2f2_fN7OWFVhA2UmvF4p8PtOg/edit#gid=0

MI Student Performance at RWC Lunar New Year Festival - Saturday Feb 4, time TBC

Bid on the RCMIS Virtual Auction - open between now and Sunday, January 22. Check out the auction book and place a bid on the bespoke experiences donated by MI families and local businesses. Proceeds benefit RCMIS.

Dine with friends and family in a traditional Chinese banquet luncheon on Sunday, January 22 at 12:30 PM at HL Peninsula, hosted by RCMIS. Purchase your banquet tickets today - spots are limited! During the banquet, enjoy traditional Chinese food that will bring luck and fortune for the coming year. Crafts and a red envelope will be given to all children. Proceeds benefit RCMIS.

Plant Fundraiser

Flower Power fundraiser- now through May 15th. Purchase bulbs and plants for your garden or for the school! https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/orionmandarinimmersion


Garden Work Day

Next Garden Work day: Saturday, February 11th! 9:00am-12:00pm in the Orion garden on campus.


We need a lot of parent volunteers to help with creating a new raised area in the garden and finish the install of our garden sink. We are also in need of extra wheelbarrows for this project -- whether you can stay for the day or just drop it off, it would be incredibly helpful! We will have snacks, drinks, and a super fun kids craft. Hope to see you there!


Spring Auction

Save the date for the Orion School Spring Auction. It is coming back to be a fun event, IN PERSON! Event will take place on April 22 at The Hub. Snacks, drinks and both a silent and live auction to take place. Join Auction committee to get this fun event planned and running smoothly https://www.konstella.com/app/group/639188da9b989b3a44e91a0d/chats