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The Orchard Hill Apple Core - Friday, November 6th, 2026

Posted Date: 11/06/26 (03:35 PM)
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The Orchard Hill Apple Core

November 6, 2026
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From Mr. Tortora

Dear Orchard Hill Families,
Well, our string of beautiful weather had to come to a close at some point, but we didn't let the rain dampen our "Students Dress Like Teachers/Teachers Dress Like Students" Spirit Day today!
To all of our families celebrating Diwali this weekend, I wish you a very Happy Diwali!
Have a wonderful weekend!!
- Mike
Three lit clay diyas glow against a warm orange background with the text 'HAPPY Diwali FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS'.
 

Veterans Day

Veterans Day Assembly

All veterans from our Orchard Hill Elementary School community are invited to participate in our special Veterans Day ceremony.  You could be a parent, relative, guardian, or family friend of an Orchard Hill student or staff member!

Please join us on Wednesday, November 11th, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in our gymnasium.  Help us honor our active and veteran service members through songs, poems, and carrying the flag.  Enjoy coffee and pastries in our cafeteria before and after the ceremony.

We would be honored to have you join us!  If you are able to attend, please complete the form below OR call our office at 648-5015.  We hope to see you on November 11th!
Veterans Day Sign Up
The SW Patriotic Commission is inviting any military parent or relative who attends Orchard Hill's Veterans Day program to go to South Windsor High School after the program, if they are able, to share their experience in a high school classroom, max 20 minutes or so (per class) 
 
Also, the SW Patriotic Commission is aligned with the military banner program honoring SW residents, past and present, currently living or deceased. Kindly check https://www.homeofthebravect.org.To nominate an honoree please use this link: https://www.homeofthebravect.org/take-action
 

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

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Caron Carpenter - Grade 4 Teacher

  1. # of years at Orchard Hill and # of years in education? 9 years at Orchard Hill and 24 years teaching!
  2. What do you enjoy most about working at our school? I love the sense of community at Orchard Hill. The staff and students care about one another, making it a place where we can learn and have fun together every day. We truly are a family here at OH! 💗 
  3. What inspired you to be an educator? My third-grade teacher, Mrs. Deldo, made learning so much fun and engaging. I looked up to her and knew early on that I wanted to follow in her footsteps. As a kid, I used to set up my dolls and stuffed animals to play "school," and for birthdays or Christmas, my wishlist always consisted of teaching supplies. Nothing was more exciting than opening up a box filled with workbooks, colored pens for grading, stickers, notebooks, Post-it notes, etc.!
  4. Where did you grow up?  I grew up in Torrington and New Hartford, CT
  5. What college did you graduate from? I graduated from CCSU
  6. What was your favorite sport/activity growing up? Cheerleading and dance
  7. What was your favorite childhood book or show?  Corduroy by Don Freeman and the Sweet Pickles series
  8. Do you have any pets? 2 dogs, Zoey and Kanga, that are sisters from the same litter. We adopted them right before Covid shut down the world so we got to spend a lot of time with them when they were puppies!
  9. What is your favorite food or snack? I love Mexican food!
  10. What do you like to do outside of school? I love to hike, garden, and go to the beach with my family!
  11. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Somewhere tropical like the Maldives!
  12. If you weren't in education, what would you want to do? Owning an animal sanctuary for neglected or homeless animals! 
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Two dogs sit attentively on a patterned rug, looking up towards the camera.
 

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 9th

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, November 10th

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

Wednesday, November 11th

Veterans Day Assembly - 9:00 a.m.
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Early Release - 12:45 p.m. dismissal
PTO Mad Science Club - 12:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. (STEM Room)
 

Thursday, November 12th

MOEMS Math Olympiad Club - 7:30 a.m.
Girls on the Run - 3:40 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
A promotional flyer for an Orchard Hill Elementary event on Saturday, January 9 at 6:30 PM, featuring a hockey game and a QR code for $23.36 tickets.
 

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

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Friday Folder Flyers

A promotional flyer for South Windsor Little League 2027 spring registration, opening November 1, 2026.
A promotional poster for South Windsor Youth Wrestling features a young athlete in a singlet and headgear, alongside the Bobcat Wrestling logo and program details.
A poster announces a documentary screening about AI and youth, titled Screenagers, Generation AI, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Peace At Home Newsletter
 

PTO Happenings

Orchard Hill Elementary PTO Newsletter for November 2026, featuring upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and a president's message.
November PTO Meeting Minutes
 
 Save the Date  

PTO fundraiser at Oakland Pizza Company!

 Stop by for take out or dine in at Oakland Pizza on Sunday, Nov 15 anytime between 12-8:30pm to support the Orchard Hill PTO! 

Proceeds from the day go directly to our school - students, teachers, staff and community!

Let’s eat well! Support local! And raise some $$ for Orchard Hill!

(Anyone who mentions Orchard Hill PTO throughout the day, will support the fundraiser. Please share with family and friends.)

 

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:

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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