Miss Winward's Class Makes Film Canister Rockets

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Miss Winward's class launched film canister rockets using different "rocket feul" combinations! They learned that by mixing different reactants (things that go into chemical reactions), you can get different products (things that are created in chemical reactions). They tested water, vinegar, soda, Alka-Seltzer, and baking soda to try and find the most successful products for launching. Some reactants even caused the rockets to reach the ceiling! We have some rocket scientists on our hands!

Dr. Seuss Week!

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Dr. Seuss Week is next week! We can't wait to celebrate the joy of books and reading! Don't miss Family Literacy Night (Monday 2/25, 6:00 - 7:30 pm)! This is a free event at Orchard Hills where there will be Dr. Seuss themed games and activities such as bingo, slime making, minute to win it games, a family photo booth, make-and-takes, a service opportunity, a free book for every child who attends, and much more! We will also have five different school dress up days (see attached flyer for details)! We are looking forward to all the Dr.

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Katie Sorensen

Fourth Grade Visits the Natural History Museum of Utah

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Orchard Hill's fourth grade took a field trip to the Natural History Museum of Utah at the University of Utah in January. It was a field trip to remember as students learned about archeology, dinosaurs and excavation, paleontology, plate tectonics and earthquakes, Native Americans, Ancient civilizations, etc. The museum is put together like a Smithsonian and is one we will want to visit again and again. Once it was time to leave, teachers and chaperones even had a hard time getting students back onto the bus! So much fun!

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Article and picture by Joni Cheney

Mrs. Coon Receives the Crystal Apple Award

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Congratulations to Jenni Coon for recieving the Crystal Apple Award! It is so well-deserved!! 

Jenni is an outstanding teacher and puts her whole heart into her work and students. She is here early every morning and works around the clock to make sure her students are getting the best possible education that she can give them. Jenni is always going above and beyond. She makes the curriculum enjoyable and her kids have something fun to look forward to each day.

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Article by Shar McMullin

Spring Session of Cougar Choir!

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Cougar Choir will be starting on Tuesday, February 19th from 3:30 - 4:15! This is such a great opportunity for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. Permission slips should have come home with your student this week, but if you need another, please contact the office or Mrs. Kelley. 

Picture Day is February 13th!

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For those of you who are interested in purchasing Spring pictures, they will be taken Wednesday, February 13th! To order, you can either go to my.lifetouch.com (Picture Day ID: UM338089Q0), or fill out the flyer that was sent home, and have your child bring it with them on the 13th!