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June 6, 2023

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Positive Thought of the Day from Today’s Morning Announcements: When you replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts, you’ll start getting positive results. ~ by Deana, 5-Wolff

Orchard News:

END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION

Let’s celebrate the end of the school year together in Orchard’s very own backyard on June 9th, 3-4:30 pm. All Orchard students are welcome. This FREE HSA-sponsored event will have a DJ and some inflatable fun! Please note: this is not a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by an adult.

FOURTH OF JULY FLOAT COMMITTEE

The theme for this year is “Made in America.” Every year, Orchard represents proudly with a beautiful float created by a team of hard-working, creative individuals from the Orchard community. So, if you’ll be around this summer and are interested in pitching in, please email orchardfloat@gmail.com. For more information on how you can get involved click here.

VIDEO YEARBOOK

PHOTOGRAPHS NEEDED! Have you attended any Orchard events this year, and taken photos? If so, please feel free to send them to orchardvideopics@gmail.com, and they may be used in our Video Yearbook on the last day of school! Any grade, any event, any Orchard students are welcome in photos! However, we need to limit the images to the 22-23 school year.

SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS

When placing your orders, be sure to choose your child's grade for the 2023-2024 school year.

GRADE 6:

School Supply Kits for outgoing 5th graders are on sale now! Click this link and enter GW's account number - 89375. Kits will be delivered to your home prior to the start of school. (Optional calculators purchased will be distributed separately.) The deadline to order is June 22, 2023. Questions? Contact Kim Salomon: kimsalomon@gmail.com

GRADE 6:

PE Shirts for next year are also on sale! Order your mandatory PE shirts for the 2023-24 school year (2 recommended): ORDER HERE.

GRADES K-5

It’s time to pre-order a 2023-24 school supply kit from 1st Day School Supplies! All supply kits are delivered right to your child’s classroom before the first day of school and have the exact supplies requested by the teachers per grade. Click here to purchase. For any questions please contact Adrian Walker at adrianwalker13@gmail.com. The deadline to order is June 30th, 2023.

ORCHARD HSA BIENNIAL AUCTION

The HSA is looking for individuals interested in planning next year's Orchard HSA biennial auction. The auction is an important fundraising event with proceeds going toward school equipment. If you are interested in chairing or participating on the committee, please contact Becky Chin at orchardvolunteerlead@gmail.com.

From the Health Office:

Attention 5th-grade families: Mrs. Horton will be accepting health forms until the last day of school. Please do your best to get them in. If for some reason you are unable to get the form done by June 22nd, you may email the forms to GW Nurse Stadulis justadulis@ridgewood.k12.nj.us. Do not drop paper copies off over the summer as they may get lost. All paperwork must be handed in before the first day of school on September 5, 2023.

Save the Dates:

6/7 - 4th Grade Fieldtrip to GW

6/8 - 3rd Grade Meadowlands Fieldtrip

6/8 - 5th Grade Finale

6/9 - 5th Grade Clap in & Breakfast

6/9 - 5th Grade Fieldtrip to Camp Gaw

6/15 - SPIRIT DAY

6/19 - SCHOOLS CLOSED

6/20 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

6/20 - 5th Grade Movie Night/Graduation Fair

6/21 - 5th Grade GWMS Orientation (12:30 pm)

6/22 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS/Step-up Day - Minimum Day!

Community News:

RHS Band

Every mattress purchase benefits the Band Program. Come to the gym on 6/10 from 11-5 and find your perfect mattress. Sleep better knowing you made a difference.

RHS Wrestling

Support the wrestling team this Sunday at the CAR WASH in the RHS Parking lot.

Ridgewood Parks & Recreation

Country Fair at the Stable on June 8th. Read all about it!

Ridgewood Football

Ridgewood Cheer

Registration is open through 6/8 for grades 2-8. New this year - 2nd-grade intro to cheer! Register here.

Summer Music Academy

A summer music camp that provides exciting performing opportunities, small group lessons, private instruction, and more. 6/28-6/26. Register here.

Ridgewood Soccer

Boys camp for current 8th-11th graders from 6/26-6/30. Registration and more details can be found here.

Secure your spot for girls' summer camp grades 5-7.

Girls Basketball Camp

Summer Camp 2023 - 2 sessions starting June 26th. For sign-up details please click here. Open to grades 2-9.

May 30, 2023

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The 5th-grade morning announcers have done a fabulous job recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islanders throughout the month of May.

In May 1990, President Bush proclaimed the month of May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843. At Orchard School, we are recognizing the contribution and influence of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Every morning we feature an important person who has made a difference. Ask your children over dinner - what important Asian American person they learned about this month.

Orchard News:

FIELD DAY

Field Day is this Friday! Please send your child in with an extra set of clothing! It will be a very hot day and water games are planned! Parent volunteers are needed to help with the games and also to take and upload photos for the video slide show. Sign up using this link. This is an outdoor event, bring sunscreen, a hat, and water! Any questions, please reach out to jenniferszilva@gmail.com and/or eimear.lillis@gmail.com.

ORCHARD BOOK SWAP

Students can stock up on their summer reading books at the Orchard Book Swap! Bring your books now through June 2nd. Come to the Library on Wednesday, June 7th, after school for the swap. Read here for more information on how the swap works.

JUNE LUNCH ORDERING OPEN

June Village Fresh Lunch Ordering Open. Place an Order Now.

VIDEO YEARBOOK

ORCHARD HSA BIENNIAL AUCTION - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The HSA is looking for individuals interested in planning the Orchard HSA biennial auction for next year. The auction is an important fundraising event with proceeds going toward school equipment. If you are interested in chairing or participating on the committee, please contact Becky Chin at orchardvolunteerlead@gmail.com.

FOURTH OF JULY - FLOAT COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS

When placing your orders, be sure to choose your child's grade for the 2023-2024 school year.

GRADE 6:

PE Shirts for next year are also on sale! Order your mandatory PE shirts for the 2023-24 school year (2 recommended): ORDER HERE.

GRADES K-5

From the Health Office:

6th-GRADE IMMUNIZATIONS

Please click here to read an important message from the GW nurse regarding the required vaccinations to enter 6th grade. Please return the attached form to Nurse Horton as soon as possible.

Save the Dates:

5/31 - 4th Grade Field Trip

6/1 - Kindergarten Show (9:00 am)

6/2 - Field Day

6/6 - Field Day Raindate

6/7 - 4th Grade GW Fieldtrip

6/8 - 3rd Grade Meadowlands Fieldtrip

6/8 - 5th Grade Finale

6/9 - 5th Grade Clap in & Breakfast

6/9 - 5th Grade Fieldtrip to Camp Gaw

6/15 - SPIRIT DAY

6/20 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

6/20 - 5th Grade Movie Night/Graduation Fair

6/21 - 5th Grade GWMS Orientation (12:30 pm)

6/22 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS - Minimum Day!

Community News:

Ridgewood Parks & Recreation

Country Fair at the Stable on June 8th. Read all about it!

Ridgewood Football

Ridgewood Cheer

Registration is open through 6/8 for grades 2-8. New this year - 2nd-grade intro to cheer! Register here.

Summer Music Academy

A summer music camp that provides exciting performing opportunities, small group lessons, private instruction, and more. 6/28-6/26. Register here.

Ridgewood Soccer

Boys camp for current 8th-11th graders from 6/26-6/30. Registration and more details can be found here. Secure your spot for girls' summer camp grades 5-7.

Girls Basketball Camp

Summer Camp 2023 - 2 sessions starting June 26th. For sign-up details please click here. Open to grades 2-9.

Ridgewood Public Library Foundation

Kick off summer with a Clambake at The Ridgewood Country Club on June 3rd. This fundraiser benefits the Ridgewood Public Library. Get tickets here.

Ridgewood Friends of Music

Celebrate 65 Years of the Ridgewood Bandshell. Monies raised during this Community Donation Drive will be put towards the 65th Anniversary Summer Concert Series, future events, and our Kasschau Memorial Shell Scholarship Fund! For more information, click here.

May 23, 2023

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Meet the new HSA Executive Board for the 2023-2024 school year:

Co-President: Tia Ly

New Co-President: Sarah McCourt

Vice President: Tina Georgiou

Corresponding Secretary: Megan DiMattina

Recording Secretary: Crystal Cambareri

Assistant Treasurer: Elizabeth Segarra

Congratulations to all and thank you to our outgoing board for their volunteer service!

Orchard News:

ORCHARD MUSEUM OF ART (OMA)

After school today take a stroll through the hallways of Orchard’s first floor (specifically the Kindergarten hallway, Art hallway, and Main hallway up to the Library) to view the beautiful student artwork. Every child is represented!

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Orchard School is participating in a Green Out on Thursday, May 25th. Staff and students will be wearing green to show their support.

MOVIE NIGHT
TIME CHANGE: The Red Carpet opens at 7:30 pm, and the movie begins promptly at 8 pm. BYO Blanket, lawn chair, water bottles and join your classmates at the Orchard Spring Movie Night on May 25th to watch Minions: The Rise of Gru. Tickets are $12 each in advance and $14 at the door. Sign up here: 2023 Orchard Spring Movie Night

ORCHARD BOOK SWAP

Students can stock up on their summer reading books at the Orchard Book Swap! You can start bringing your books now through June 2nd. Come to the Library on Wednesday, June 7th, after school for the swap. Read here for more information on how the swap works.

FIELD DAY

Field Day is Friday, June 2nd. Volunteers are needed to help with the games, starting at 12:30 pm, and also to take and upload photos for the video slide show. Sign up using this link. This is an outdoor event, bring sunscreen, a hat, and water! Any questions, please reach out to jenniferszilva@gmail.com and/or eimear.lillis@gmail.com.

WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH

May is Walk/Bike/Scoot to School Month.

There are so many benefits of walking or biking to school:

Physical activity
Teaching safe pedestrian and cycling skills to children
Helping the environment; reducing traffic congestion, pollution, and speed near the school and in the parking lot
Sharing time with friends and neighbors along the way

Please make sure children cross at crosswalks with a crossing guard. Children should be reminded to walk their bikes or scooter while crossing the street and on Orchard property.

SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS

When placing your orders, be sure to choose your child's grade for the 2023-2024 school year.

GRADE 6:

PE Shirts for next year are also on sale! Order your mandatory PE shirts for the 2023-24 school year (2 recommended): ORDER HERE.

GRADES K-5

ORCHARD HSA BIENNIAL AUCTION - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

FOURTH OF JULY - FLOAT COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

From the Health Office:

6th-GRADE IMMUNIZATIONS

Please click here to read an important message from the GW nurse regarding the required vaccinations to enter 6th grade. Please return the attached form to Nurse Horton as soon as possible.

Save the Dates:

5/23 - OMA & Spring Concert (1:30)

5/24 & 5/25 - Kindergarten Orientation (for new students)

5/25 - Green Out for Mental Health Awareness Month (wear green)

5/25 - Orchard School Movie Night

5/26 -5/29 - No School, Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

5/31 - 4th Grade Field Trip

6/1 - Kindergarten Show (9:00 am)

6/2 - Field Day

6/6 - Field Day Raindate

6/7 - 4th Grade GW Fieldtrip

6/8 - 3rd Grade Meadowlands Fieldtrip

6/8 - 5th Grade Finale

6/9 - 5th Grade Clap in & Breakfast

6/9 - 5th Grade Fieldtrip to Camp Gaw

6/15 - SPIRIT DAY

6/20 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

6/20 - 5th Grade Movie Night/Graduation Fair

6/21 - 5th Grade GWMS Orientation (12:30 pm)

6/22 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS - Minimum Day!

Community News:

Ridgewood Parks & Recreation

Country Fair at the Stable on June 8th. Read all about it!

Ridgewood Cheer

Registration is open through 6/8 for grades 2-8. New this year - 2nd-grade intro to cheer! Register here.

Summer Music Academy

A summer music camp that provides exciting performing opportunities, small group lessons, private instruction, and more. 6/28-6/26. Register here.

Ridgewood Soccer

Boys camp for current 8th-11th graders from 6/26-6/30. Registration and more details can be found here. Secure your spot for girls' summer camp grades 5-7.

Girls Basketball Camp

Summer Camp 2023 - 2 sessions starting June 26th. For sign-up details please click here. Open to grades 2-9.

Ridgewood Public Library Foundation

Kick off summer with a Clambake at The Ridgewood Country Club on June 3rd. This fundraiser benefits the Ridgewood Public Library. Get tickets here.

Ridgewood Friends of Music

May 16, 2023

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“Positive vibes only isn’t a thing. Humans have a wide range of emotions and that’s OK.” ~ Molly Bahr, LMHC

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. At Orchard, we will be discussing the idea of checking in on our emotional health in the same way we do with our physical health. Students will learn the importance of identifying their feelings, developing healthy coping strategies, and learning how to reach out to a trusted adult if they need help. We are committed to continuing to increase our awareness and understanding of our students' social-emotional needs. Click here for a list of age-appropriate books on the topic.

We will also be participating in a Green Out on Thursday, May 25th. Staff and students will be wearing green to show their support of mental health awareness.

From the Health Office:

6th-GRADE IMMUNIZATIONS

Please click here to read an important message from the GW nurse regarding the required vaccinations to enter 6th grade. Please return the attached form to Nurse Horton as soon as possible.

STAY HYDRATED

As the weather gets warmer and we are outside more it is important that you remember to pack a water bottle for your child every day.

Orchard News:

HSA MEETING

Join us this Thursday at 9:00 in the cafetorium for the May HSA meeting. There will be no CBA this week due to NJSLA testing. Please walk quietly in the hallways on your way to the cafetorium. The agenda is linked here. We are in person but will Zoom for folks who can’t make it in person. Join Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 379 292 3913 - Passcode: Orchard)

ORCHARD BOOK SWAP

Students can stock up on their summer reading books at the Orchard Book Swap! Bring your books on Wednesday, June 7th, after school in the Library. Read here for more information on how the swap works.

FIELD DAY

Coming up on June 2nd. Be sure to look for the Volunteer Sign Up in eNews next week! Volunteers are needed to help with the games, starting at 12:30 pm, and also to take and upload photos for the video slide show. This is an outdoor event, bring sunscreen, a hat, and water! Any questions, please reach out to jenniferszilva@gmail.com and/or eimear.lillis@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

As we make plans for the next school year we ask your help in filling out the attached document. Please return it to your homeroom teacher by 5/24.

CAST YOUR VOTE!

Today is the last day to vote for the five open HSA Executive Board positions for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. We encourage every adult member of the Orchard School community to participate. VOTE HERE.

WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH

May is Walk/Bike/Scoot to School Month.

There are so many benefits of walking or biking to school:

Physical activity

Teaching safe pedestrian and cycling skills to children

Helping the environment; reducing traffic congestion, pollution, and speed near the school and in the parking lot

Sharing time with friends and neighbors along the way

Please make sure children cross at crosswalks with a crossing guard. Children should be reminded to walk their bikes or scooter while crossing the street and on Orchard property.

SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS

When placing your orders, be sure to choose your child's grade for the 2023-2024 school year.

GRADE 6:

PE Shirts for next year are also on sale! Order your mandatory PE shirts for the 2023-24 school year (2 recommended): ORDER HERE.

GRADES K-5

MOVIE NIGHT
BYO Blanket, lawn chair, water bottles and join your classmates at the Orchard Spring Movie Night on May 25th to watch Minions: The Rise of Gru. The Red Carpet opens at 6:30 pm, the movie begins promptly at 7 pm. Tickets are $12 each in advance and $14 at the door. Sign up here: 2023 Orchard Spring Movie Night

ORCHARD HSA BIENNIAL AUCTION - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

FOURTH OF JULY - FLOAT COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

ORCHARD DAD’S NIGHT OUT

Orchard Dads' Night Out is here! Join us at Stone & Rail on Thursday, May 18 to hang with old friends and meet new ones. RSVP here to hold your spot. If you have any questions, please reach out via email to Marc Chin - marc.chin@gmail.com

Save the Dates:

5/15 -5/19 - NJSLA Testing Week Gr 3-5

5/23 - OMA & Spring Concert (1:30)

5/24 & 5/25 - Kindergarten Orientation (for new students)

5/25 - Green Out for Mental Health Awareness Month (wear green)

5/25 - Movie Night

5/26 -5/29 - No School, Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

5/31 - 4th Grade Field Trip

Community News:

Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Night

The Ridgewood Cambodia Project presents Scoop Night on Thursday, May 18, 5-8:00 pm. Teachers and Principals from Ridgewood Public Schools will be scooping! You don’t want to miss this!

Ridgewood Parks & Recreation

Country Fair at the Stable on June 8th. Read all about it!

Ridgewood Cheer

Registration is open through 6/8 for grades 2-8. New this year - 2nd-grade intro to cheer! Register here.

Touch-a-Truck

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an interactive day of fun for your children. Come to Van Neste Square on 5/18 and treat them to a day of hands-on adventure.

Summer Music Academy

A summer music camp that provides exciting performing opportunities, small group lessons, private instruction, and more. 6/28-6/26. Register here.

Parent Presentations

What’s so funny? The Ridgewood Health Department, Stigma-Free committee is proud to present this FREE hilarious, and unique performance that will offer a comedic look at mental health on 5/18 at the Ridgewood Library. Register here.

Ridgewood Soccer

Boys camp for current 8th-11th graders from 6/26-6/30. Registration and more details can be found here.

Girls Basketball Camp

Summer Camp 2023 - 2 sessions starting June 26th. For sign-up details please click here. Open to grades 2-9.

Ridgewood Public Library Foundation

Kick off summer with a Clambake at The Ridgewood Country Club on June 3rd. This fundraiser benefits the Ridgewood Public Library. Get tickets here.

Ridgewood Parks and Recreation

Adapted Programming: Join an off-site program at Unique Athletics for a multi-sports experience! Click here for details and sign-up information. Registration can also be found on Community Pass.

Ridgewood Friends of Music

May 9, 2023

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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all our wonderful Orchard teachers. You make the world a better place!

Thank you also to our amazing community of parents for supporting our teachers and staff, showering them with love and appreciation this week.

Orchard News:

IMPORTANT NOTICE

As we make plans for the next school year we ask your help in filling out the attached d