Fifth grade students went on a field trip! They saw the play "James and the Giant Peach" then they went skating.  What a fun day!

Orchard Hills students learned a little about internet safety today in the Net Smart Assembly.  They learned about 4 rules:

1.  If you see something on the internet that makes you feel scared, sad, or confused then tell a trusted adult.

2.  Don't share your name or address with anyone online.

3.  Do not meet people from the internet face-to-face.

4.  Use good netiquette.  Do not be rude or mean online.  

If you would like more information you can check out their website here.

Isn't it great to take a little break from school and play outside with your friends!  Sidewalk chalk is always fun too!

Kim Andrews

This is my 9th year of teaching here at orchard Hills.  I teach first grade and love it.

I grew up in Las Vegas and have lived in Utah since I was 21. The last 14 have been in Nephi.

We had fun playing in pumpkins and singing out Halloween songs and trick-or-treating around the school!

This week is Red Ribbon Week.  The theme is:  Orchard Hills Cougars Aaargh Drug Free!

Monday:  "Yo Ho!  Yo Ho!  It's a drug free life for me!"

Dress like a pirate day.

Tuesday:  "This crew is too savvy to do drugs!"

School Pride day--wear school shirts/colors.

Wednesday:  "We thinks bullying and drugs should walk the plank!"

Healthy Day--wear workout clothes.

Thursday:  "All hands on deck to stand against drugs and bullying."

Wear red day.

Mr. Murray had a birthday and turned 50!! Happy Birthday!  All the students made a card for him and the Student Council put together a book for Mr. Murray with all the cards in it.  

Clay Craig 

I graduated from Utah Community College 

This is my 16th year teaching 3rd and 4th grades.

 I grew up in Santaquin.  My wife Angie is a school teacher at Santaquin School. My son Justin is going into elementary education. My son Jake is on a mission in Nebraska. My son Ryan is a sophomore and loves tennis. My daughter Katelyn is in 7th grade and is a fabulous clogger.

The kindergartners at Orchard Hills have been learning about colors.  They have talked about primary colors and secondary colors.  They have been practicing reading color words.  And they have been exprimenting by mixing colors!  

Gwen Wride

This is my 22nd year of teaching.  I have taught 3rd grade, 2nd grade, and Kindergarten

I grew up in Washington, California, and Alaska.  My husband Dave and I have been married for 25 years.  We have 5 kids, 4 boys and 1 girl.  My oldest son is serving a church mission in Rostov, Russia.  We like to play sports and do things outside.

I love to read, go to my kids' activities, eat, and sleep! 

Debbie Sperry