March 2017

Power of Writing

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 11:54

A little over a month ago, Mrs.Gadberry's fifth graders wrote opinion essays on which restaurant they thought was the best.  They then sent the letters to the respective restaurants and there have been some really fun responses.  Both HuHot and Golden Corral came to class to let all of the kids have some samples!  Chuck-A-Rama sent one of the students a couple of meal passes and the rest of the class got multi-colored pens that they now use on most assignments.  :)

Attributions
Rachelle Gadberry

Baby Chicks are Here

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 09:46

Spring is on its way with all this rain and blossoms coming out.  Another sign of spring is the arrival of new baby animals.  The eggs in Mrs. Sperry's class are hatching and all the students are so excited to see those chicks!

Chick-fil-A Visits Mrs. Kelly's Class

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 11:56

Mrs. Kelly's 5th grade class got a surprise visit from Chick-fil-A this week. A couple weeks ago, the students wrote and mailed off opinion essays to their favorite restaurant explaining why that restaurant was the best. Quincy Mills wrote to Chick-fil-A, who thought his essay was so well done that the class deserved some chicken nuggets, cookies, and a visit from the Chick-fil-A cow!

Brody Howarth is Utah Valley's Student of the Week

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 08:31

Brody Howarth, 11, is a sixth-grader at Orchard Hills Elementary in Santaquin. He is an outstanding student who works hard at school and home to succeed in class.  Brody is also kind to those around him. He is quick to help students who need help and is aware of how other students feel.He is on the sixth-grade student council and plays both basketball and football. He loves dirt biking with his dad and brother. He is involved in Scouting and earned his Arrow of Light.

 

Family Literacy Night

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 08:30

Last night Orchard Hills held its annual Family Literacy Night.  There were several different activities going on for families to enjoy.  The activities were:  read-a-louds, Dr. Seuss Bingo, make and take, book walk, photo booth, popcorn, making oobleck, what would Seuss say, and roll and draw a Dr. Seuss character.  There was a great turn out so thank you to those that came!  A big thank you to the teachers and staff at Orchard Hills for their help and for putting it on!

Dr. Seuss Week

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 16:09

Students at Orchard Hills had a fun week celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss!  Each class picked a Dr. Seuss book to represent in the hall.  We had some fun dress up days to go along with some favorite Dr. Seuss books.  

Monday was wear a Seuss like hat.  

Tuesday was perform a random act of kindness day.

Wednesday was Wacky Wednesday.

Thursday was wear a shirt with words.

Friday was pajama day.  

Everyone had such a fun week!  The week ended with each class having a read-a-thon on Friday!  We love to read!