Orchestra Assembly

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 09:46

The orchestra at Orchard Hills has worked hard all year.  They performed for the school after a year of hard work and practice.  They played very well!  Way to go Orchestra.  

Rendevouz

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 09:07

The fourth graders at Orchard Hills had their annual Rendevouz.  Many of them dressed up and they had a great time!

First Grade Program

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 09:13

The first grade at Orchard Hills Elementary put on a program for the school and parents.The students put their year of learning into song. They sang songs of the seasons, Telling Time, Haunted House, Silent E, and Hot Cup of Cocoa to name a few. They did a great job. Thank you first graders! You are amazing!


DARE Graduation

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 16:12

 

Fifth graders at Orchard Hills Elementary graduated on April 30th from the DARE program.  Sergeant Kris Johnson taught the students over the past 10 weeks about making good choices, bullying, how to deal with peer pressure, and staying away from drugs and alcohol.  Top DARE students:  Carter Ewell, Bri Peck, Tessa Haws, Emme McDowell     DARE essay winners:Katie Losee,  Avorie Dahl,  Christian Durrant, Callie Teemant

 

Crystal Apple Award

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 18:24

Every year a teacher is awarded the Crystal Apple Award. 

Shirley Esquerra is very deserving of the Crystal Apple Award.   She has taught kindergarten at Orchard Hills for eight years.  She is a dedicated and nurturing educator who strives to put the needs of children first.    Shirley works tirelessly to provide meaningful, hands on learning experiences for her kindergartners.   She is eager and ready to try new ideas and plans her lessons to best fit the needs of her students.   She makes learning fun.  Her students know that she cares about them and loves them. 

Teacher of the Year

Submitted by adrian.rowley on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 15:43

Stephanie Wood is the epitome of a great teacher. She gives so much of herself to the school and her students. Miss Wood helps the faculty with any computer issue and maintains the school’s website.  She works one-on-one with her students, helping them to reach their full potential. Miss Wood gives her students a sense of self-worth.