May 24, 2019
News from Principal Shirley Olsen
The BOOSTERTHON is HERE!
This year’s main fundraiser is the Orchard Grove Elementary School Fun Run! It’s a 9-day program that was kicked off with a Pep Rally on May 21st. Families gather pledges for every lap your student runs (30-35 laps), and we’ll celebrate at the Fun Run on May 31st. All families are invited to come out and cheer on your student at the Fun Run on May 31st.
With our goal of raising $10,000 to fund cultural arts assemblies, field trips, family events, and technology at OGES, we asked the experts at Boosterthon to power our Fun Run.
Boosterthon's character theme is MindSpark Mystery Lab, a S.T.E.A.M.-inspired theme all about solving problems using character. While they're teaming up with the MindSpark Kids to solve mysteries, OGES students will learn five 21st-century character traits that will help strengthen themselves and our world.
Please help our school by reaching out to your family and friends for donations. You may register your child online at http://FunRun.com (just search “orchard grove” when you register). All registered children will receive a free prize! Thank you for your support!
Hugh B. Nolan Track Meet
We had several 4th and 5th graders participate in the annual Hugh B. Nolan Track meet this past Tuesday. OGES was well represented in events like shot put, long jump, the 100 M, 200 M, 400 M, 800 M and two relay races.
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, June 3rd 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
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.
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:
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
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/Letter If 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:
May
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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