Orchard Lane Elementary School
Weekly Newsletter: May 24, 2024
WHAT'S NEW AT OL:
NO SCHOOL MONDAY MAY 27th!
Hot Dog Day Information!!!
OL's Annual Hot Dog Day is next Friday!! This is a family picnic day that has been enjoyed by our families for many years! Please use this Google Form to RSVP that you can attend. USE THIS FORM. We also do need a couple volunteers to help make this event run smoothly. If someone in your family can help us out, please fill out this Signup Genius Link! ***We strongly suggest that ALL VISITORS get put into the Raptor system by getting their Driver's license scanned in prior to May 31st- if you have not already done so. Once you are in, you are in!*** We hope to avoid long check in lines with getting everyone put into Raptor ahead of time. See the flyer below for more details!
The Scholastic Book Fair!!!
The Book Fair is coming! Use the link below to preview books, set reminders, and create an eWallet for cashless shopping!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/orchardlaneelementaryschool
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS!!!!!!!
There are a TON of items in the lost and found that belong to your children! If you cannot find something or are wondering wear something is... chances are it's here at school!!!! Please come and take a look!!! ANY ITEMS LEFT AFTER HOT DOG DAY WILL BE REMOVED!
5th and 6th grade orchestra--2024-25
This week fourth graders visited Ms. Thering in the orchestra room to learn about joining orchestra next year as a fifth grader. Students may begin studying the VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, or BASS--please check out this letter or presentation to learn more! Interest sheets should be turned in to the envelope outside the orchestra room by Friday, May 31--or sign-up online here.
Current fifth graders are also welcome to begin orchestra brand new in the fall as a sixth grader! Sign up online here. Please contact Ms. Thering at jacki.thering@nbexcellence.org with any questions.
Spanish Club:
Friendly reminder that our early bird registration is going on until 6/5.
SPANISH registration for 2024-2025 is underway! Futura is where Spanish comes alive. . ..have your student join us this fall!
Enroll by 6/5 and save $15.00! Register online: https://futuraadventures.com/wisconsin-region/
City of New Berlin - 4th of July Family Festival Information
Click on this link for four informational flyers from the City of New Berlin regarding this year's 4th of July festivities (Schedule, Cornhole Tourney, Trivia Contest, Flashlight Candy Hunt, Mini Parade, Kickball Tournament and Pie Bake-Off
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 27th- NO School
May 28th-31st- Spirit Days!! See days above.
May 28th-31st 8-2pm Scholastic Book Fair in the Star Commons
May 31st Hot Dog Day -(date change)
June 6th- 6th Grade Moving On Ceremony West PAC 6-7:30pm
June 7th Last Day- Half Day of School 11:30am dismissal
PFC News and Updates!!
IMPORTANT LINKS:
- Scholastic Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/orchardlaneelementaryschool
- Hot Dog Day: https://tinyurl.com/PFCHotDogDay2024
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: TUESDAY, MAY 28 - FRIDAY, MAY 31
Get ready for Summer, by having some books available for your kiddos to read!!!! The spring book fair is May 28 - May 31. Part of the proceeds from the sales comes right back to PFC. Use the link to preview books, set reminders, and create an eWallet for easy, cashless shopping!!!!
HOT DOG DAY: FRIDAY, MAY 31
PLEASE SIGN UP!!!! Come join us for our annual Orchard Lane Hot Dog Day, Friday, May 31, 2024!!!
Orchard Lane PFC will provide a Hot Dog (or bring your own sandwich), pickle, chips, cookies and lemonade for all students and guests.
Please complete this form, https://tinyurl.com/PFCHotDogDay2024, naming EVERY student and guest in your family that is attending! There are enough slots for up to 4 students and 6 guests on the form.
Orchard Lane implements the Raptor System. All adults MUST be checked in with a valid ID.
If you are already in the system, please check "yes," so that we may pre-print your entry sticker. If you are not entered into the system, please come in at an earlier date to get your ID scanned in or be sure to bring your photo ID with you and arrive a few minutes early.
Lunch Times:
- Kindergarten - 11:00
- 6th Grade - 11:15
- 2nd Grade - 11:30
- 5th Grade - 11:45
- 1st Grade - 12:00
- 4th Grade - 12:15
- 3rd Grade - 12:30
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Monday, May 27: Memorial Day - No School
- Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31: Scholastic Book Fair 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/orchardlaneelementaryschool
- Tuesday, May 28: Student Council Sponsored Spirit Day - Favorite Color Day!!! Deck yourself out in your favorite color(s)
- Wednesday, May 29: Student Council Sponsored Spirit Day - Here comes the Sun! Wear your favorite sunglasses, visor, or other beachwear
- Thursday, May 30: Student Council Sponsored Spirit Day - USA Day! Let's see that red, white and blue!
- Friday, May 31: Student Council Sponsored Spirit Day - Hot Dog Day: Kindergarten wear Red, 1st Grade wear Orange, 2nd Grade wear Green, 3rd Grade wear Blue, 4th Grade wear Purple, 5th Grade wear DARE T-Shirt, 6th Grade wear Graduation T-Shirt
- Friday, May 31: Hot Dog Day https://tinyurl.com/PFCHotDogDay2024
- Friday, May 31: Raise Right Card Orders Due
- Thursday, June 6: 6th Grade Moving on Ceremony 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 7: Last Day of School - Half Day
For more information regarding PFC, please visit our website
at www.orchardlanepfc.com. PFC is also on Facebook at Orchard Lane PFC Parent
Group, and if you opt-in to Konstella, there will be more information and
communications available there.
Come hear Ms. Thering perform Mendelssohn's 5th Symphony (Reformation) with the NB Eisenhower Chamber Orchestra in their side-by-side concert with the Milwaukee Philharmonic! The concert is Thursday, May 30 at 7:30 pm at NB Eisenhower
STILL IMPORTANT!
KONSTELLA: PFC’s DIGITAL SCHOOL DIRECTORY AND COMMUNICATION APP
Calling all Orchard Lane families!!! PFC is using Konstella to help organize and manage a digital school directory for any families that would like to opt-in. This also gives you access to our PFC and Orchard Lane calendar of events, the ability to communicate with other parents, and so much more!!! Visit https://www.konstella.com/, search for Orchard Lane, and get involved in our growing school directory and community!!! If you have any questions feel free to contact PFC directly.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!!
If a student will be absent or late coming to school please call the attendance line 262-789-6502 or use the App on Infinite Campus.
Click on the following Link for a letter from the District regarding student attendance.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES?:
Here is who to call-
- For PARENTS - our parent help line for technology issues is 262-789-6298 or parentportal@nbexcellence.org
- For STUDENTS - we have a TechKNOW help desk line - 262-789-6290 or techknow@nbexcellence.org
School Supplemental Fee Information:
Important Information about Student Fees
1. The district collects student fees to help offset costs for consumable materials provided by the school,
certain items students have for their personal benefit (e.g. assignment notebooks, consumable
workbooks, online subscriptions, technology apps, locks) and to help offset the cost of optional
programs (e.g. athletic participation, parking).
2. Fees can be paid by cash, check or credit card. For security reasons the school district recommends payment by credit card.
3. Families eligible for free or reduced-price lunches may be eligible for a waiver of the supplemental
materials, instrument rental, athletic participation and course material fees and a discount on parking
fees. To receive the fee waiver, families must apply for free or reduced-price lunches and authorize
sharing of information. Contact the Food and Nutrition Services office, 262.789.6219, for more
information.
4. The due date for all fees is March 31. Parents can elect to pay all fees up front or make monthly
payments if desired. Fees not paid by March 31 will result in $15.00 monthly re-billing charge.
Outstanding balances at the end of the school year may be sent to Waukesha County for collection.
5. Field Trip fees can be paid on-line also. For security reasons the District recommends using a credit card. Please click on the following link for instructions on how to pay field trip fees on-line. Instructions Link
Please see this link for more information on payments and directions to pay online:
OL Staff's Favorite Things 2023-2024
2023-2024 STAFF FAVORITE THINGS LINK IS HERE!!!!
Your support and kindness to the OL staff is always appreciated!!
Medication Forms for Students
Prescription Medical Form- updated 3/2024- Please use the new form now- thank you.
Orchard Lane School- Shining Stars!
Email: heather.will@nbexcellence.org
Website: www.nbexcellence.org/schools/ol/
Location: 2015 S. Sunnyslope Road New Berlin, WI. 53151
Phone: 262-789-6500
Facebook: facebook.com/Orchard-Lane-Elementary
Twitter: @orchardlaneSDNB