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The Orchard Hill Apple Core - Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Posted Date: 10/23/26 (03:35 PM)
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The Orchard Hill Apple Core

October 23, 2026
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From Mr. Tortora

Dear Orchard Hill Families,
We did it!  We reached our FUN RUN goal of $22,000.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!  Our FUN RUN today was amazing!  Thank you to all of the volunteers and spectators that came out to cheer our students on. 
Have a wonderful weekend!
- Mike
 

Lost & Found

With this weather of chilly mornings and warm afternoons, our Lost & Found is getting filled up with coats and sweatshirts.  An easy way to remedy this is to write your child's name or initials on the tag.
 

Glass Containers

As a reminder, please do not send your child in with glass containers in their lunch box.  Please use metal containers, Tupperware, or another type of plastic container.  Thank you!
 

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Three adjustable spotlights cast bright yellow beams of light downwards.

Amelia Steele - Social Worker

  1. # of years at Orchard Hill and # of years in education? 6th year at Orchard Hill, 9th year in education!
  2. What do you enjoy most about working at our school? I love helping kids learn important life skills like problem solving and conflict resolution! 
  3. Where did you grow up?  I grew up in Stratford, CT!! 
  4. What college did you graduate from? I graduated with my bachelors from ECSU, my MSW from UCONN, and most recently my sixth year in educational leadership from CCSU!
  5. What was your favorite sport/activity growing up? I was a competive dancer through my younger years all through college. I also loved to play soccer and do musicals!
  6. What was your favorite childhood book or show?  The Sound of Music was and still is one of my favorite movies!
  7. Do you have any siblings? I have a younger sister who is starting her first year as a fifth grade teacher and a younger brother!
  8. Do you have any pets? We have two adopted Lab mixes- Griffey and Cleo!
  9. What is your favorite food or snack? My go-to is Sushi!
  10. What do you like to do outside of school? I love spending time with my two children and husband and thrifting!
  11. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? My mom's family is from Greece and we planned to go in 2020- so I would love to get there eventually! 
  12. If you weren't in education, what would you want to do? A photographer!
 

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 26th

Girls on the Run - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
STEM After-School Clubs - 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
 

Tuesday, October 27th

Girls on the Run - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
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Wednesday, September 28th

Early Release - 12:45 p.m. dismissal
PTO Mad Science Club - 12:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. (STEM Room)
STEM/MATH Night - 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (OH gym/cafeteria)
 

Thursday, October 29th

Girls on the Run - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 

Friday, October 30th

Grade 5 Pumpkin Contest 
TRUNK OR TREAT - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 

TRUNK OR TREAT and BOOS

Join the Fun! Orchard Hill’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat 
 YOU’RE INVITED! 
 Orchard Hill’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! 
Get ready for some spooky fun! We’re inviting you to host a trunk at Orchard Hill’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat on October 30th!
 Here’s how it works:
  • Arrive at 5:00 PM and simply back into a parking space at Orchard Hill to decorate your trunk.
  • Get ready to greet little ghosts, goblins, and trick-or-treaters from 6:00–8:00 PM!
 The best part? 
No cost — just fun! Orchard Hill will provide some treats for each trunk to share with trick-or-treaters. You may want to bring a few extra treats of your own to make sure you have plenty for everyone!
 Ready to join the fun? Simply click on the link below to sign up.
Questions? Contact Karyn Kruzick at kkruzick@southwindsorschools.org.
 We can’t wait to make this a spooktacular event together! 
Flyer for Orchard Hill School Trunk or Treat on October 30, 2026, featuring details on hosting, trick-or-treating, donations, and schedule.
A colorful Halloween flyer titled BOO-GRAMS! with pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and candy corn.
Boo-Grams
 

Preschool Outreach Program (POP)

27-28 Peer Role Model Application for Preschool Outreach Program (POP)
South Windsor Public Schools is now accepting applications for community peer role models in the preschool outreach program (POP) for the 2027-2028 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program (POP) Inquiry Form. Peer role model screenings will begin in January 2027. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.
 

School Store Opening Soon

A colorful flyer announces the school store opening with schedules, dates, and details about items sold.
 

Friday Folder Flyers

Screenagers
 

PTO Happenings

PTO Fundraisers

Support our Orchard Hill community with these fundraisers that continue all year!

Quick links

Box Tops for Education: Download the Box Tops for Education app in your Apple or Android store.

Car/Fridge Magnets: 

Mabel's Labels:

Search: Orchard Hill Elementary School PTO
Poster detailing year-round fundraising opportunities for Orchard Hill, including Spirit Wear, Box Tops, Magnets, and Mabel's Labels.
 

2026-2027 District Calendar

2026-2027 District Calendar