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Orchard Hill Friday Update

Posted Date: 9/19/25 (3:35 PM)

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Orchard Hill Weekly Update

Friday, September 19, 2025

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From Mr. Tortora

Dear Orchard Hill Families,
We are really in the swing of things here at OH and are excited about lots of exciting events in the coming weeks (see below). As a reminder there is NO SCHOOL, on Tuesday, September 23rd due to Rosh Hashanah.
Have a wonderful weekend!
- Mike
 

Upcoming Events

Logo for Girls on the Run, featuring a stylized running figure.

Monday, September 22nd

Girls On The Run (GOTR) - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
A colorful illustration with the words 'Rosh Hashanah' and images of fruits and honey.

Tuesday, September 23rd

NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah
 
A yellow sticky note reads 'Early Release Day!' pinned with a blue tack.

Wednesday, September 24th

Early Release - 12:45 p.m. dismissal
The Mad Science logo features a stylized atom with the words 'Mad Science'.
PTO Mad Science After School Progam - 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (STEM room)
An advertisement for 'Art-Ventures in the Rainforest' after-school program at Orchard Hill.
PTO Art-Ventures After School Program - 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (art room)
 
Logo for Girls on the Run, featuring a stylized running figure.

Thursday, September 25th

Girls On The Run (GOTR) - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 

Friday Folders

Community Conversation
 

STEM Night Save the Date

Poster for Orchard Hill Elementary School's Family STEM Night, with event details and illustrations.
 

PTO Information/Events

A colorful flyer announces PTO news and upcoming events for Orchard Hill Elementary.
An advertisement encourages volunteering with hands holding hearts and thumbs up.

Volunteer Opportunities


The PTO has a lot of opportunities for families to get involved with Orchard Hill events and activities all year long!

Interested in seeing what you can be a part of?

PTO Fun Run

Hello OH Families,
It is that time of year again when the PTO kicks off the annual Fun Run fundraiser! This is our largest fundraiser of the year. We have a school goal of $25,000!! All you need to do is sign up your student(s) (it’s free) and share their page with family and friends via email, text or social media. That’s it! Nice and simple. 

Each student signed up will get a Fun Run Spirit Stick keychain!!

All the money raised during this fundraiser goes right back to the school and students. The PTO uses the money for curriculum enhancements to the teachers, support field trip costs, fund scholarships for alumni, offer lots of OH community events at minimal costs (think ice cream truck at the picnic), staff appreciation week and much more!

The Fun Run will be held on Friday, October 17th. All students will participate in a fun obstacle course during their recess. It is a really fun day! Be on the lookout for a volunteer sign up in the coming weeks!

Please reach out to orchardhillpresident@gmail.com with any questions!
Fun Run Volunteers Sign Up
A flyer for the Orchard Hill Elementary PTO Fun Run, with running silhouettes and event details.

PTO Book Fair is Coming!

SAVE THE DATE! THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO OH!

October 6-10 your child will have the opportunity to visit the book fair with their classroom! More details to come.

Set up an eWallet! Make life easy: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5712750

Interested in Volunteering? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4CA4AD29A3FA7-57722499-ohfall
A colorful poster announces a Book Fair with illustrations of children reading.
 

When Should You Keep Your Child Home From School?

A guide titled 'Should I keep my child home or send them to school?' lists health guidelines.
 

2025-2026 District Calendar

2025-2026 District Calendar