Thoughts from Mrs. Mcentire

We just finished our February Driver of the Month and Victory Walk. I am always humbled by these great kids, and today I watched and reflected on them. I believe that when students are validated for being amazing, working hard, and for trying, they shine. In a school, mistakes are made, that is the nature of having 750 students. However, when we can problem solve and work together, kids shine. I get hugs, happy dances, and the biggest smiles each time I see these incredible students. I love the opportunity to problem solve with them and their teachers. As always, I am constantly amazed at the dedication of our faculty/staff and parents. Thank you, all of you, for your commitment to Orchard Hills Elementary.

It's getting that time of year when all of our calendars are filling up. I've tried to keep you updated on events that involve parents at the school! Read through this carefully and let your teachers/office know if you have questions.

Dr. Seuss Reading Week - March 3-7

March 3 - One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish - Wear red and blue!

Tuesday 4 - Cat in the Hat Day - Put on your favorite hat and if you want - add red and white stripes!

Wednesday 5 - Books and Buddies - 8:45 a.m. Wacky Wednesday - wear your clothes inside out, backwards, or mismatched (Bring a buddy to eat a treat with and read! If a buddy cannot come to the school on this morning - no problem, students can still get their treat and head into the Cougar Den where our Instructional Coach, Mrs. Lynne will be reading books!

Thursday 6 - Thing 1 & Thing 2 - Show us your craziest hair styles!

Friday 7 - Oh the Places You'll go - Represent your favorite college team!

School Community Council

March 6 - 3:45 pm.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 12-13th: Please see correspondence from your child's teacher.

Scholastic Book Fair

March 12-13th during conferences

5th Grade Maturation

March 14 - 2:30

District Development Day - Early Out for Students

March 19 - 12:00 dismissal

• NOTE: Change in Kindergarten schedule for this day. All morning Kindergarten students will stay until NOON. Those morning students that ride the bus on typical days, will ride the bus with the rest of our student population on this day. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY AFTERNOON KINDERGARTEN ON THIS DAY!

Spring Pictures

March 20

Spring Break

March 31-April 4

Online Registration

It's time to start preparing for next year! Online registration will begin on April 11th. This is for ALL students in the district. If you need support, please call our office.

Payson Track Meets:

For those of you new to our district/school, we have a track meet each year where our 3rd-5th grade students compete against other schools in our catchment area in track and field events. This is held at the Payson High School Football field. Students will ride a bus to/from the event. They can sign up for a home lunch or a school lunch. They will need a water bottle, appropriate clothing, and sunscreen. Parents ARE invited to come and watch students. They are invited to sit in the stands opposite the students, and in some areas, they can stand along the fence to observe. More information will come as this event gets closer. Please mark your calendars:

April 22 - 5th Grade

April 24 - 4th Grade

April 29 - 3rd Grade

As the weather gets warmer, more and more sandals will be worn at school! This is a reminder that because of the nature of the games/activities that students are doing in PE, closed toe shoes are required! Please make sure your child has shoes that are appropriate on PE days. Note: If it is easier to keep an older, less worn pair of shoes at school, that would be appropriate in their cubbies. Just work this out with your teacher.