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The Weekly Hawk
Updates and School News: Week of October 23rd, 2023
Family STEAM Night (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
Join us for K-8 Family STEAM Night on Tuesday, 11/28, 5-7:30pm at Orchard Hills School. Families can enjoy fun activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math throughout the evening. Due to limited capacity, RSVP is required.
A SkyDome Planetarium will take your family on a journey through the universe, identifying planets, constellations, and learning about Greek mythology. DrumPerks will teach your family about drumming from different cultures around the world and core values/leadership skills. There will also be hands-on STEAM stations for families to enjoy and OH Parents who will speak to students about their STEAM careers. Pizza dinner will be available for purchase.
***RSVP is required for SkyDome and DrumPerks. Please only sign up if your family will attend. Time slots will close once capacity is reached. RSVP here.
This event is proudly sponsored by OH PTO through OH180 donations. To learn more or to donate, click here.
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days (K-8)
Join OH PTO and Make a Difference!
Hello HAWK families!
We hope the 2023-2024 term has been off to a great start! Our aim is to create the best possible school environment for all OH students. The purpose of PTO is to connect families, schools, and communities by providing year-long programs and services.
By joining OH 180, our goal is to enhance the experiences of your child at Orchard Hills. Our PTO fall membership goal is $90,000 for both elementary and middle school combined. We are currently at $66,000 and need your help meeting our goal. Your generous donations go directly towards providing valuable resources for important programs, such as:
- Classroom materials
- School staff/teacher support and appreciation
- Library books
- Online learning resources
- STEM education
- Robotics
- Meet the Masters Art program
- Musical instruments
- Field trips
- PBIS/CJSF/AVID Programs
- Family Movie Nights
- Family Dance
- School Age Cyber Security Awareness
- Student Assemblies
- Promotion Related Activities-Kindergarten, 5th and 8th grades
- Entrepreneur Fair
- International Day
- Staff vs. Student Basketball Game
- Community Building Activities
- Walk Through Events
These programs are not covered by State or District funds.
How can I make a difference? While PTO membership is voluntary, we encourage you to donate $180 per student (one dollar per day) or $360 for families of two or more students. The goal of joining OH 180 is to enhance the educational experiences of your student/s at Orchard Hills. 100% of your donation goes directly towards providing resources for classrooms, robotics (OH team won world champion last year again!) Any donation amount will give you member voting rights for the PTO.
HOW TO DONATE (TWO WAYS TO DONATE):
- ONLINE DONATE: https://orchardhillscapto.membershiptoolkit.com
-For returning members, please join on Orchard Hills PTO toolkit.
-For new members, please create a login on OH PTO toolkit and donate online.
**Please remember to update your student’s teacher name on the PTO website (Toolkit) as soon as your child is assigned a teacher or CORE teacher. Click here to update your student's information**
- CASH/CHECK: Please make checks out to Orchard Hills PTO and complete a hard copy of the membership registration form.
As a token of our appreciation:
- Families who donate $180 or more will receive an Orchard Hills school-themed logo pencil pouch.
- Families who donate more than $360 will receive an Orchard Hills school-themed hat.
- Families who donate more than $1000 will receive an Orchard Hills school-themed lawn chair.
Orchard Hills PTO is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your contribution may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Orchard Hills PTO Tax ID # 27-2380698.
Does your employer match your donation? We would appreciate it if you can check whether your company matches donations to their employees to double (or triple) your donation. Some examples of these companies are Apple, Broadcom, Capital Group, Pfizer, Microsoft, Google, and more. The details of "Company Match" can be found on the OH membership toolkit https://orchardhillscapto.membershiptoolkit.com or using the QR code below.
Thank you for being a part of Orchard Hills PTO and making a positive difference in the lives of our students!
Best regards,
The Orchard Hills School Membership Team
Kelly & Sonal
Orchard Hills PTO Membership Website Employer Company Matching Program Details
Almost to our goal!!!
Upcoming Dates in October
10/25: "Video Game Concert" by the Advanced Band, Advanced Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Choir @ 7 p.m. in the gym
10/26: PTO Family Movie Night in the Quad
10/31: students may wear school-appropriate costumes and no replicas of dangerous items
(if in doubt ask an adult beforehand or call the office)
Donate auction items by 11/3 (per flyer below)
Images from our recent CTE Career Fair for 7th/8th Students
Auction Items Desired!
All students 6-12 are invited to this TUSD Pathways Event
Register for the Dino Dash!
Yearbooks are for sale!
Free After School Program Available at Orchard Hills
Yogurtland on Wednesdays After School
Brighter Together: Built to Soar
Follow us on Instagram @Orchard_Hills_School
K-5 Bell Schedules
Middle School Bell Schedules
Attendance Matters!
TUSD 23-24 Calendar
About Us
Email: jfinazzo@tustin.k12.ca.us
Website: https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/orchard-hills
Location: 11555 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92602, USA
Phone: 714-430-2078
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardhillsschool/
Twitter: @Hawks_OH