Friday, October 10th Weekly Update

Posted Date: 10/10/25 (3:30 PM)

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Orchard Hill Weekly Update

Friday, October 10th, 2025

From Mr. Tortora

Dear Orchard Hill Families,

Thank you to all of our parent/guardian volunteers who made our 4th-grade bike week and PTO Book Fair such a success! We are looking forward to one of our favorite events of the year - our PTO Fun Run - next Friday, October 17th. Please see below for more information on how to register your child and to help us reach our school goal.

Have a wonderful long weekend and stay dry!!

- Mike

A spotlight shines on the words 'STAFF SPOTLIGHT'.

A man wearing sunglasses smiles and makes a peace sign outdoors.

Paul Boakye-Dattey - Behavior Specialist

# of years at Orchard Hill and # of years in education? 3
What do you enjoy most about working at our school? I love building connections/relationships with both students and staff and helping make our school a positive place for everyone.
What inspired you to become an educator (or work in education)? My children have and receive help from some of the most amazing staff in our district; so when I saw an opportunity; I jumped in.
Where did you grow up? Ghana, West Africa and England, United Kingdom
Do you have any siblings? Yes
What was your favorite sport/activity as a child? Playing Soccer
What’s your favorite childhood book or show? Enid Blyton’s Famous Five series.
What college did you graduate from? School of Advanced Marketing Studies
What’s your favorite food or favorite snack? Lamb chops/steak
What do you like to do outside of school? Playing or coaching soccer
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Bali
Do you have any pets? No
If you weren't in education, what would you wnt to do? Soccer player

Employment Opportunity

A blue background with the words 'We're Hiring' in bold text.

Part-Time Reading Paraeducator Position

Are you interested in joining our Orchard Hill team? If so, consider applying for our vacant 19.5 hour reading paraeducator position! The posting will be coming out next week - you can apply online here.

Upcoming Events

Image celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day with decorative patterns and text.

Monday, October 13th

NO SCHOOL - Indigenous Peoples Day

A yellow sticky note reads 'Early Release Day!' pinned with a blue tack.

Wednesday, October 15th

Early Release - 12:45 p.m. dismissal

PTO Mad Science After School Progam - 12:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (STEM room)

An advertisement for 'Art-Ventures in the Rainforest' after-school program at Orchard Hill.

PTO Art-Ventures After School Program - 12:45p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (art room)

Thursday, October 16th

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

An illustrated leg and foot in a running shoe, with the words 'FUN Run'.

Friday, October 17th

PTO Fun Run - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (during recess)

A fun run goal tracker shows progress towards a fundraising goal.

A promotional poster for the Orchard Hill Elementary PTO Fun Run, with running silhouettes and event details.

STEM Night

Orchard Hill's First Ever Trunk or Treat

Flyer for Orchard Hill's First Annual Trunk or Treat event, October 25th.

Flyer for Registration

Friday Folders

Food Service Newsletter

School Store is Open

Announcement for The School Store, with store hours and grade-level shopping days.

PTO Information/Events

A colorful flyer announces PTO news and upcoming events for Orchard Hill Elementary.

A colorful 'Thank You!' message with flower illustrations.

BOOK FAIR SUCCESS!

What an awesome week of watching our students shop for books! This fall book fair was a great success for the school! And we hope your students had a great time!

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! You are what keeps the book fair open!

eWallet Unused Funds - Unspent funds are saved to your eGift Card balance which can be used to fund a future eWallet, shop online with Scholastic, or contribute to Share the Fair.

Shop even more tites! Scholastic Website

25% of every online purchase directly benefits our school from 10/6-10/19.

If you have any feedback about the fair, please contact Laura Hills at orchardhillvicepresident@gmail.com

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