October 2020

October 26, 2020

Good Afternoon OES Families,

This is a pretty quiet week, except for Friday when we have Halloween. Students can dress up if they would like. Please remember that no toy weapons are allowed. Teachers will be doing activities in their classrooms. We will have a virtual parade that we will send out in a link later that day. If your child would like to participate, please make sure your Skyward account is updated.

In order to update your Skyward account, please log into your Skyward account, then select:

Student Information Update

Select student

On the right hand side you will find student personal information release. There are 2 spots that need to be filled. The two spots that need to be checked are:

Directory Information Release

School and District Web/Social Media Release

This release will allow your student to participate in our Virtual Halloween Parade, as well as be in the yearbook.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

We have several students who bring their own phones to school. Many students choose to check their phones into the office, where we can make sure they are safe and not stolen. If your child decides to keep their phone with them, please remind them that the phones should be turned off. There are so many capabilities with smartphones, we need to ensure that no photos or videos are being taken on the playground for everyone’s privacy.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week!

October 23, 2020

Good Morning OES Families,

This is a reminder from our PTA:

Today is our Spirit Night at Panda Express on Center in Orem. Eat there today, 10am-11pm and they will donate 20% to our Orem Elementary PTA. Be sure to show them the attached flyer or use the code for online ordering. Happy Eating!

Please see the attached flyer. You will need to show the paper version or a digital version if you go into the store. If you order online, you will need to mention the code that is on the flyer.

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://community.pandaexpress.com/fundraiser/events/promotions/5c0daa4d-b795-e33c-5bdb-8a9169d36a94/en/landing__;!!P-Vt7t5jJSrPd9zQ!8UKVsBLkcaQ9ONxfJ05WrW5MpBfz0K3_zyIBRljIqO958-fEO4R4M9zbfhcQx927uSc$

We are not having our traditional Halloween parade like we usually do. However, we will have a virtual parade that will be sent out to parents through a link.

If you would like your child/children to participate, as well as be in the yearbook, you will have to update your Skyward account for your child/children. If you do not want your child to participate in the virtual parade, please let their teacher know.

In order to update your Skyward account, please log into your Skyward account, then select:

Student Information Update

Select student

On the right hand side you will find student personal information release.  There are 2 spots that need to be filled.  The two spots that need to be checked are:

1. Directory Information Release

2. School and District Web/Social Media Release

This release will allow your student to participate in our Virtual Halloween Parade, as well as be in the yearbook.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

One last reminder, please remind your child/children to bring their mask to school.  We have disposable masks at school in case of emergency, however, we have a very limited supply. A great idea is to have them keep an extra mask in their backpack, so in case they forget they always have a backup. 

Have a great weekend.

October 20, 2020

Welcome back to school after Fall Break!

This week is our Red Ribbon Week.  Today’s theme is “Put a Lid on Drugs”.  Tonight’s family activity is to have a family discussion about drugs, alcohol and expectations.  

The following are the activities for the rest of the week:

Wed Oct. 21st

Theme: I’m drug free from head to toe

Wear: Crazy hair and socks

Recess: Red ribbons on fence

At home activity: Have a game night

Thursday Oct. 22nd 

Theme: Our team is drug free

Wear: Sports jerseys, favorite team or school colors and shirts

Recess: Chalk

At home activity: Do something active outside today. Run, bike, hike

Friday Oct 23rd

Theme: Whatever I dream I can be if I stay drug free

Wear: PJs

Recess: Red ribbon scavenger hunt.

At home activity: Have a family dinner. Maybe your parents will even let you eat out for our school spirit night at Panda Express!

Please see the attached flyer.  You will need to show the paper version or a digital version if you go into the store.  If you order online, you will need to mention the code that is on the flyer. 

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://community.pandaexpress.com/fundraiser/events/promotions/5c0daa4d-b795-e33c-5bdb-8a9169d36a94/en/landing__;!!P-Vt7t5jJSrPd9zQ!8UKVsBLkcaQ9ONxfJ05WrW5MpBfz0K3_zyIBRljIqO958-fEO4R4M9zbfhcQx927uSc$

Halloween is just around the corner.  There will not be a Halloween parade this year due to the pandemic. Students can still come in costume if they want to.  Please remember not to wear a costume that contains gore and the only masks that can be worn, are the ones we use for personal protection.  Also, no play weapons are allowed.  

Remember to check the lost and found – it’s going to be colder later in the week and students may need their coats.  

Have a nice rest of the week. 

October 12, 2020

Good Morning OES Families,

Parent Teacher Conferences were a great success.  If you weren’t able to attend last week, you can still contact your child’s teacher and make an appointment.

This week is picture week, here is our schedule:

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

AM Preschool – 9:30am  PM Preschool – 12:45pm

Grades Kindergarten – 4th 

Online Students – 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

5th and 6th grade students

Online students: 11:15am – 12:45pm

This Wednesday, October 14th is our first  minimal day.  Breakfast and lunch will be served. 

School will be shortened for grades 1st – 6th.  Preschool and Kindergarten students will not come to school, but will have opportunities via email optional at-home activities developed by the district curriculum department.

The schedule for students in grades 1st – 6th is as follows:

Early Birds – 8:00am – 11:30am

Later Gators – 9:15 – 12:45pm

Reflections due date is October 13th – this Wednesday!

2020 Reflections Poster (1)_0 (2).pdf

Instructions for Reflections online (2).pdf

If you want to get a head start on the words for our Spelling Bee, here is a link to the word list.  The Spelling Bee will be held at the end of January.

2021 study list.pdf

Fall Break is October 15th – October 19th – enjoy your break and be safe.

Red Ribbon week begins on October 20th.  More information will be coming.

Have a great week and fall break!