Orchard Lane Elementary School

Good Afternoon Families!

We are officially kicking off our fall fundraiser next week! Our fundraiser will culminate in an obstacle fun run for our students on September 27th! Each student will need to turn in THIS PERMISSION SLIP to the homeroom teacher by no later than Wednesday September 25th. 2024 OL Fundraiser

School safety is one of our top priorities in the School District of New Berlin. We consistently review and revise our safety plans and protocols in an effort to provide the safest learning environments possible for all students. Additionally, we have safety measures in place after school when our buildings are open to the public for sporting events, concerts/performances, meetings, practices, and more.

Over the summer, in an effort to enhance safety throughout the district, the bell and public address systems at all schools were upgraded. The new systems will provide improved alerts and communications options in the event of an emergency. Additionally, this school year all elementary schools will have the presence of a security guard throughout the school day. The security personnel will patrol the schools and provide additional safety support in conjunction with the district’s school resource officers, who spend the majority of their day at our respective middle / high schools..

Thank you for your attention to this and your continued support of our safety measures. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Royce Lindner by phone at (262) 789-6505 or by email at royce.lindner@nbexcellence.org

Calling all 4th, 5th and 6th Graders interested in Jr. Coaches!

We are on the lookout for some GREAT LEADERSHIP from our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. We need Jr. Coaches to help our KDG, 1st, and 2nd grade students learn new games, develop social and conflict-resolution skills. Our Jr. Coaching program is going to be stronger than ever!! If your 4th, 5th, or 6th grader would like to participate, please have him/her fill out THIS APPLICATION and return it to the office (or the homeroom teacher) no later than Wednesday, September 11th. In addition to the application attached to this message, there are hard copies in each of our 4-6 classrooms.

Thank you!!

- Mr. Lindner

School Pictures!

Reminder- Fall Pictures are on September 23rd! If your child did not take their picture over the summer- this is your day!!! They will be in the morning!!

Pick Up Reminders!

If you are making changes to the end of the day pick up- please make sure to notify the office and the teacher before 1pm. This allows enough time for everyone to be notified. If it is a last minute change after 1pm- only call the office.

September 10th- PFC meeting 6:30 Star Commons

September 23rd- Fall Picture day during school.

September 27th- PFC Fall Fun Run Fundraiser!!In order for students to participate in the fun run, they MUST have THIS FORM signed and returned by September 25th. No exceptions.

FIRST PFC MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 6:30 IN STAR COMMONS

PFC would like to welcome all of our OL Families to another amazing school year. PFC has a lot of events and ideas planned for this year!!! If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming school year, want to meet other members of our OL community, and want to get involved, please join us at our first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. in our Star Commons (OL Library). Everyone is invited!!! We hope to see you there!!! Please take a look at the agenda to see what we will be discussing.

FALL FUNDRAISER “SHINING STARS FUN RUN”

PFC’s Fall Fundraiser begins on September 10. It will culminate to an obstacle course fun run for the students to participate in on September 27. Click on the link to see a short video and learn more about this event. https://tinyurl.com/OLPFCShiningStarFunRun2024. Students will receive a flyer to bring home this week that has more detailed information regarding the fundraiser.

KONSTELLA PFC SPONSORED DIGITAL SCHOOL DIRECTORY

PFC is using Konstella to help organize and manage a digital school directory for any families that would like to opt-in. If you are interested, please consider signing up. If you have any questions feel free to contact PFC directly.

RAISE RIGHT GIFT CARD ORDERS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Gift card fundraising is an easy way to raise money. Buy gift cards from your favorite stores, restaurants and gas stations and help raise money for the PFC. It adds up quick. Buy $400 in Pick N Save/Sendiks gift cards, and the PFC gets 4% kick back which equals $16. $16 x 12 = $192 per year donated to PFC. 100 families x $192 = $19,200. Order physical gift cards directly from PFC using the form posted in the newsletter, enroll at www.raiseright.com, or use the RaiseRight app available on both Google and Apple App Stores on your mobile phone to access digital cards. Order Form Link

DID YOU KNOW?

The Parent Faculty Council (PFC) uses funds raised to support programming for our children, support extracurricular clubs and groups, plan events for Orchard Lane families and assist and support our school with anything else that may be needed.

PFC raises funds multiple ways throughout the year.

• Restaurant Nights: PFC organizes nights where families purchase food from the designated restaurant and that restaurant donates a certain percent of sales.
• Spirit Wear Fundraiser: PFC organizes and sells Orchard Lane clothing to promote school spirit and raise funds.
• Book Fairs: Typically, PFC organizes 2 book fairs during the school year.
• Fundraisers: PFC typically plans and organizes a larger fundraiser in the fall, then in spring, plans a raffle usually held during Orchard Lane’s Showcase Night.
• Raise Right gift cards: When you purchase gift cards through Raise Right whether it’s physical cards that you order, or digital cards that are ordered via the app, PFC receives a rebate.
• Employee Donations/Company Matching: PFC is a 501(c)3 organization that is eligible for charitable donations and company matches.

PFC needs all the help and support from our Orchard Lane families that we can get. Please consider getting involved!!!! We would love to make sure that PFC is able to continue to provide all that we do to our Orchard Lane Community!!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, September 10: First PFC Meeting 6:30 p.m. Star Commons
• Tuesday: September 10: Shining Stars Fun Run Fall Fundraiser begins
• Friday, September 20: Raise Right Gift Card Orders Due
• Monday, September 23: OL Fall Pictures during School
• Friday, September 27: Shining Stars Fun Run
• Monday, September 30 Shining Stars Fun Run Fall Fundraiser ends
• Tuesday, October 8: PFC Meeting 6:30 p.m. Star Commons

Eisenhower Youth Boys Basketball Registration | 2024-25 It's time to register for the 2024-25 Youth Boys Basketball Season. If you are interested in playing for the Eisenhower Youth Basketball program, see below for link to register and for information about tryouts that will take place on September 8th and 15th. If you have any questions, contact Coach Austin Stueck at austin.stueck@nbexcellence.org.

CLICK HERE to register Tryouts: September 8th and 15th, 8:00AM-2:00PM Event Address: 4333 S. Sunny Slope Road, New Berlin, WI 53151 (Eisenhower Main Gym) Contact us at (414) 430-0212 or austin.stueck@nbexcellence.org

Looking for a Part-Time job with Weekends, Holidays and Summers Off? Want to work only

when the kids are in School?

HELP NEEDED: SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES

Elmwood and Poplar Creek have openings for Kitchen/Cafeteria Staff. Positions are for four

hours per day, approximately 9:30 am - 1:30 pm., five days per week following the school day

calendar. Job shares will be considered.

If interested, please contact department director,

Cindy Jensen at: cindy.jensen@nbexcellence.org or call 262-789-6209.

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.

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
  

2024-2025 STAFF FAVORITE THINGS

Link will be coming soon!

Your support and kindness to the OL staff is always appreciated!!

Please clink on the following links for the forms to use when students need to take medication at school.

Prescription Medical Form- updated 3/2024- Please use the new form now- thank you.

Non-Prescription Medical Form

Attendance Line- 262-789-6502- Call 24 hours a day to report absences or early pick ups/late arrivals. Please leave a clear, detailed message as to the reason for the call. If you have a last minute change to the day- please call the office directly. Teachers do not always get time to check their emails towards the end of the day. Thank you- Attendance matters!!!

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