The second grade started off with a bang this year! Each class tie-dyed shirts and participated in the 2nd Grade Olympics. We started off with an Opening Ceremony, did events all throughout the week and ended it with a Closing Ceremony. The kids had fun and learned the importance of hard work, good sportsmanship and setting goals.
Our fifth-grade graduated from the DARE program in May. They had a great time with Officer Johnson learning about making good choices and staying away from drugs!
Top DARE Essay Winners:
Logan WrideDeryk LoweTrey HiattTop DARE studentsKylie GilliesTanner BollarJennifer ValenciaOrchard Hills fifth-graders performed at the Hope of America program in Provo on April 18, 2013. They also performed for the school on May 22nd. They sang several patriotic songs, learned a lot about our country, and had a great time!
Orchard Hills sixth-grade students participated in a spelling bee.
Participating students are: Mauri Blauer, Blake Yost, Gavyn Roundy, Canyon Haveron, Tregan Palmer, Brady Barnes, Hunter Chapman, Holly Mills, Shayla Dopp, Wytney Larson, Jacee Parkin, Kadin Black, Nathan Quigley, Gideon Argyle, Madison Holm, Cortnie Hancock, Kylee Ovard, Ben Larsen, Tyson Fromm, Danika Hancock
Winners are: 1st place: Cortnie Hancock2nd place: Brady Barnes3rd place: Nathan Quigley
The First Graders at Orchard Hills performed their annual year end program. They had practiced all year and told about the things they have learned. The students sang songs ranging from Telling Time and Silent E, to Down by the Bay and All I wanted was my Two Front Teeth. The finale was complete with a slide show of the fun the students enjoyed all year. Special thanks to all the parents, Mr. Murray, teachers, and especially the students for working so hard to make this year a success.
"The members of Mrs. Wilson's Nebo Superstars. Every ONE a winner!!"
The first-grade classes went to the zoo on April 29th. What a fun day to see the animals and learn.
The second-grade classes went on their final field trip of the year and it was a fabulous one! We started the day off by touring Olson's Greenhouse in Salem. The kids enjoyed learning how the flowers grew and seeing all of the colorful arrangements. We ate lunch in Spanish Fork at a park and from there headed to Harward Farms in Springville. The kids had a blast seeing the animals and going from station to station learning all about farm life. It was a super day and we are grateful for so many willing parents to be apart of this special experience!
On April 25the first-grade classes celebrated Bubble Day. They had a fun celebration!!
Orchard Hills Elementary held their annual rewards ceremony for keyboarding. Mr. Randy Bartholomew recognized these students for their accomplishments in keyboarding skills. Top winners are Emme McDowell and Kendra Hancock. Congratulations 4th Graders on a job well done!
