May 3, 2019
News from Principal Shirley Olsen
We want to thank all parents for their patience and support of our new dismissal procedure. We feel that students are in a much safer situation rather than be exposed to the elements or other harm. So thank you so much. Please check out the many events coming to OGES in the next several weeks.
For families of third, fourth and fifth graders, please be sure that your child is getting a good night's rest since we are underway with our state assessments.
TONIGHT!
Orchard Grove and Butterfly Ridge Elementary Schools are having a basketball game to raise money for cancer at 6:30 pm at Tuscarora High School. Come join us!
Getting Ready for Kindergarten-May 22, 2019- 6:30 pm
Parent Night for New Kdg Parents
Congratulations to the following 5th Graders for their participation in the FCPS Honors Chorus on Wednesday Evening:
Isabella Simmons, Trayvonne Adae Amako, Alana Moxley, and Ivanna Sagbo
Looking Ahead
*Dates and times are subject to change.
Attendance
Good attendance leads to success and boosts graduation. Our school goal is 96%.
See our Attendance Flyer.
5th Grade Celebration
5th Grade Celebration-New Date-June 18th
If you have a 5th grade student, we hold an event at the end of the year that includes a program where students are celebrated in a ceremony as they end their elementary school journey. Parents/volunteers then provide the students with lunch, before students in their classes participate in fun activities or rotations. This year there will be kickball, water games, a DJ and additional snacks and beverages.
There are many parents who have donated funds and are willing to volunteer to help serve the food, run stations and even help with the clean up at the end of the day. We need approximately 30 volunteers to serve food and run stations for the event-June 18th. If you are able to help, please see the link below for Mr. Hill.
A part of the program will be a slide show with each child's current school picture; a tradition is to include a baby or toddler picture of each student. Please don't forget to send in your child's baby picture. A planning group meets each month and needs your help. Our next meeting is Monday, May 13th at 6 pm at OGES. Please join us.
Also, students need to bring in a t shirt for tye-dying for the 5th grade celebration. Please use this link for more information. T Shirts for 5th Grade Celebration
If you are willing to donate or help with the event and cannot attend the monthly meetings please call Mr. Rashene Hill at 240-447-2955 or http://mirmaitamshene@gmail.com. We will soon be putting out a sign up genius for parents to sign up as volunteers after the morning's program on June 18th.
PreK Learning Parties
We had at least 10 families participate in our first Pre-K Learning Party on Wednesday evening. Parents learned about the importance of early learning skills and walked away with gifts and prizes. Please contact Mrs. Shank or Mrs. Roberts if you want to attend future parties that will occur over the next 3 weeks.
Media Center
Media Specialist: Jennifer Lungociu
OGES Family and Friends:
Screen-FREE Week Frederick!
April 29, 2019 - May 5, 2019
Screen-Free Week is an annual celebration when families, schools and communities around the nation swap digital entertainment for the joys of life beyond the screen. People get active, disconnect and re-connect with family and friends!
Dr. Alison Bomba has partnered with Ms. Kelly Beins of Occupational Therapy Consulting, LLC to host Frederick's first official COMMUNITY-WIDE 'Screen-free Week' in April 2019.
**Pledge cards will be available at all branches of Frederick County Public Libraries beginning April 15th for all who commit to going screen-free outside of work and school during Screen-FREE Week!**
Pledge cards are required in order to obtain special offers and discounts at participating businesses.
Screen-FREE Week Frederick is THRILLED to have the support of local businesses. Some will be offering discounts to pledge card holders during Screen-FREE Week. Some are hosting screen-FREE events! All love Frederick and are supporters of our community-wide initiative!
Here are some links to community resources for families:
Community Resources-English
Community Resources-Spanish
School Counselor: Michelle L. Watson
PTA
NEWS FROM THE PTA
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week. Please help us thank the teachers and staff at OGES by providing items during Teacher Appreciation Week. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AADAB2AA0F49-teacher6
Moms & Muffins is scheduled for Friday, May 10 (Child’s last name A-M) and Friday, May 17 (Child’s last name N-Z). Your help is needed (bringing items and/or helping set-up and clean-up) in order for this event to be a success. Please sign up if you're able to help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aadab2aa0f49-moms1
OGES Night at Café Rio is Thursday, May 9th. Present the attached flyer when placing your order and OGES will receive 20% of your order. See you at Café Rio!
Field Day has been rescheduled for Friday, June 7th. Volunteer forms will be going home the first week of May so stay tuned!
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events at OGES:
April 23 – May 17 PARCC testing
May
Friday, May 3 BRES/OGES Staff Basketball Game at 6:30 PM (Tuscarora High School)
Tuesday, May 7 PTA meeting at 7:00 PM
May 6 – 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 9 OGES Night at Café Rio
Friday, May 10 Moms and Muffins at 8:15 AM (Child’s last name: A-M)
Friday, May 17 Moms and Muffins at 8:15 AM (Child’s last name: N-Z)
Tuesday, May 21 BoosterThon Pep Rally
Wednesday, May 29 PTA General Membership Meeting / Evening with the Arts
Friday, May 31 BoosterThon Fun Run
June 2019
Tuesday, June 4 PTA meeting at 7:00 PM
Friday, June 7 Field Day
Tuesday, June 18 5th Grade Celebration
Wednesday, June 19 Last Day of School (students dismissed at 1:30 PM)
Are you interested in joining the PTA or volunteering at a PTA event? Do you have questions for our PTA Board Members? Feel free to email us at orchardgrovepta@gmail.com. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook: Orchard Grove Elementary School PTA.
PRINCIPAL Shirley Olsen ORCHARD GROVE ES 5898 Hannover Drive Frederick, MD 21703 240-236-2400 Phone 240-236-2401 Fax
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