May 10, 2019
News from Principal Shirley Olsen
Our PARCC assessments are going well with students putting forth great effort. For families of third, fourth and fifth graders, please be sure that your child is getting a good night's rest so they finish strong.
Join us for a special night on Thursday, May 16th at 5:00 pm
Taco_'Bout Family Math Night
Getting Ready for Kindergarten-May 22, 2019- 6:30 pm
Parent Night for New Kdg Parents
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 2 weeks.
Summer Meals Program 2019
FCPS Food & Nutrition Services will be operating the Summer Meals Program 2019, from June 24th – August 21st. Children aged 18 years and younger will be allowed to get a free breakfast and lunch at any of the sites listed below.
• Hillcrest Elementary, Frederick High, Lincoln Elementary, North Frederick Elementary, Waverley Elementary, Whittier Elementary, Governor Thomas Johnson High, Governor Thomas Johnson Middle, Monocacy Middle
• C. Burr Artz Library will offer Free Lunches on Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Breakfast is served 8:30-9:00; Lunch is served 11:30-12:30.
For additional information or questions please contact the FCPS Food & Nutrition Services Office, 301-644-5061.
Media Center
Media Specialist: Jennifer Lungociu
OGES Family and Friends:
Our Kindness Rocks Challenge continues…..
We have over 2,500 “rocks” lining our main hallway! That is over 2,500 acts of kindness that have been demonstrated by our students! We will work to continue to spread kindness each day we are here!
Did you know….
Kindness can also be a route to better health and longer life and can be contagious?
See the attached video for more!!
https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-science-of-kindness
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
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
PTA Officers for 2019-2020
The Nominating Committee of the OGES PTA is pleased to nominate the following slate of officers for the 2019-2020 school year:
President – Jen Pond Vice President – Crystal Kirk Treasurer – Dave Loewenstein Secretary – Cindy Martin
The PTA’s general membership will vote on this slate of officers at a PTA meeting on May 29th at 6:30 PM, which will coincide with the Evening with the Arts. Please plan to attend this brief meeting if you are a member of the OGES PTA.
Thank you,
The OGES PTA Nominating Committee
Field Day will be held on Friday, June 7th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Orchard Grove students are looking forward to another fun-filled day of outdoor activities this year. We need the help of many parent volunteers in order to make Field Day a success. Volunteer forms should have gone home with your child this week. They are due back to your child’s teacher no later than Friday, May 17th. The PDF of the volunteer form is attached. Field Day Volunteer Form/LetterIf you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer and did not receive a form, please send an email to ogesfieldday@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events at OGES:
April 23 – May 17 PARCC testing
May
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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