Orchard Lane Elementary School

OL Spelling Bee!:

Do you have what it takes? Every year, students across the nation have the opportunity to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, one of the nation's oldest and most iconic competitions. The purpose of the program is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage.

Students at Orchard Lane will have an opportunity to showcase their spelling talents at the School Spelling Bee Qualifier.

Orchard Lane Spelling Bee Qualifier

Who: Students in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th

What: The qualifier is a written assessment, composed of 40-45 words.

When: Thursday, November 21, 2025, immediately after school

How: Complete the attached permission slip link UPDATED LINK AVAILBLE NOW! no later than 6 pm on Monday, November 18th.

*The qualifier is a CLOSED event with no spectators. TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED!!! Please make sure your child has arrangements to be picked up at promptly 4:30 pm in the Orchard Lane front vestibule.

*The top performing students from Orchard Lane will advance to the District Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Nov 11th- Report Cards Available in Infinite Campus 4pm

Nov 12th- PFC meeting 6:30pm Star Commons

No School Nov 27th- Staff Flex PL Day

No School Nov 28th-29th- Thanksgiving Holiday

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Online Scholastic Book Fair: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/orchardlaneelementaryschool

ONLINE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: MONDAY, OCTOBER 28-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

The If you are looking for some great Christmas gifts or want to get a specific book for you child, the Scholastic Book Fair is still available online until November 10. 25% of every purchase benefits Orchard Lane Elementary. Shop online at Orchard Lane's Scholastic Book Fair Online Store.

NEXT PFC MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

You are invited to the November PFC Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 12. Please take a look at the agenda to see what we will be discussing. Meet us in the Star Commons (Orchard Lane Library). Everyone is welcome to join us!!! Meeting Agenda Link

JOIN KONSTELLA: PFC SPONSORED DIGITAL SCHOOL DIRECTORY

PFC uses Konstella to help organize and manage a digital school directory for any families that would like to opt-in.

This is a great way to connect with other families that are in your child’s classroom. You can post photos on the app, create chat groups, and access email addresses and contact information for all parents that opt-in.

If you are interested, please sign up. If you have any questions, feel free to contact PFC directly at olpfcpresident@gmail.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, November 8: New Berlin West Players Presents: And Then There Were None 7:00 p.m. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/45936?

Saturday, November 9: New Berlin West Players Presents: And Then There Were None 7:00 p.m. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/45936?

Sunday, November 10: New Berlin West Players Presents: And Then There Were None 2:00 p.m. https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/45936?

Tuesday, November 12: PFC Meeting 6:30 p.m. Star Commons

Thursday, November 21: PFC Soup & Salad Lunch for OL Staff

Wednesday, November 27: Staff Inservice Day - No School

Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Tuesday, December 3: PFC Meeting 6:30 p.m. Star Commons

Wednesday, December 4: Visit with Santa 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. OL Gym

Tuesday, December 10: Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert 6:00 p.m. West PAC

Wednesday, December 11: 3rd & 4th Grade Concert 6:00 p.m. West PAC

Friday, December 13: Raise Right Card Orders Due

December 11th 6-6:30pm

• Grades 3 and 4

March 12th 6-6:30pm

• Grades 5 and 6

April 9th 6-6:3-pm

• Grades 1 and 2

May 6th 6-6:30pm

• Grade K5

Attention 1st & 2nd grade boys interested in basketball:

Lion Cubs Boys Basketball will be held on Tuesdays at Ronald Reagan from 4:30-6:00pm, beginning November 12th. This program is open to 1st and 2nd grade boys who will attend New Berlin Eisenhower. Cost of the program will be $50, plus an additional $20 for new players needing a reversible jersey. Lion Cubs is an educational environment for young players to learn the fundamentals of basketball and prepare for entering the Jr Lions youth basketball program in 3rd grade. CLICK HERE to register.

Act 20 Information:

Act 20 is Wisconsin legislation in support of ensuring all kindergarten through 3rd grade students can read proficiently by the end of third grade. The law was enacted in 2023 and the requirements are being implemented for the 2024-2025 school year.

The law's purpose is to provide guidance of evidence-based reading practices, evaluate early literacy skills, ensure all kindergarten through third grade and special education educators are equipped with the proper knowledge to teach reading, and document and enhance communication across stakeholders.

A universal reading screening assessment is administered to students three times per year. Students performing at or below the 25th percentile on this screener are then given an additional diagnostic assessment to determine the need for any further intervention.

If further intervention is necessary, a Personal Reading Plan is created for the student which includes goals, interventions, and progress monitoring.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your building principal.

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 for the Staff Favorite Things.

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