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Elementary School News
NOTICE: MAKEUP DAYS CHANGE
To alleviate the number of makeup days over Spring Break, the administration, board of education and education association of Orrville have approved Friday, March 13 changing from a professional development day to a regular attending day for students. Therefore, the current makeup days (as of 2/23/2015) are:
February Issue of "The Buzz"
The February issue of "The Buzz" is now available. The March lunch menu is also attached.
3rd and 4th grade PARCC Testing Schedule
The attachment lists the dates of the 3rd and 4th grade PARCC testing schedule for Feb –May for ELA and Math. The dates are subject to change if it is necessary. We only ask for our students to give their best effort.
Dismissal for K-2
We are asking parents to display the sign with your child’s last name in your front window in your vehicle from now on at dismissal time. This will make our pick up line safer and more efficient. Thank you for your help!
January Kindergarten Citizen of the Month
Zoe Zehnder, a Kindergarten student at Orrville Elementary, was selected as the February Citizen of the Month. She is being recognized under Mayor Handwerk’s Good Citizen program to acknowledge that good character at school also makes a good citizen for the City of Orrville.
January Fourth Grade Citizen of the Month
Emily Curtis, a Fourth grade student at Orrville Elementary, was selected as the February Citizen of the Month. She is being recognized under Mayor Handwerk’s Good Citizen program to acknowledge that good character at school also makes a good citizen for the City of Orrville.
Testing Updates for Grade 3
House Bill 367 passed in the Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. It is now awaiting the Governor’s signature. This legislation has important implications for your Third Grade student.
Testing Updates for Grades 3-4
The new PARCC assessment will replace the OAA( Ohio Achievement Assessment) this spring. Students will take a Performance Based Assessment and an End of Year Assessment between February and May. Parents are encouraged to visit the PARCC website for additional information and practice tests.
Program DVD's Available
Armstrong can make copies of the OES music programs for anyone that would like them. They are $12 each. Please send a check made out to Armstrong and a note of which program date they want to have.
Please send to the attention:
Andrew Knode
Local Programming Coordinator
ARMSTRONG
1141 W. Lafayette Rd
Volunteers Welcome
Orrville Elementary School is seeking volunteers to participate in various activities throughout the year. These opportunities include, but are not limited to: Morning Programs Get Up & Go Riders!
Receive the Orrville Elementary Newsletter Electronically
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Follow Orrville Elementary School on Twitter
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Lunch Prices: 2014-2015
On behalf of all of us, we thank you for the opportunity to serve breakfast and lunch to your children. We need to inform you that there are some new price changes for next school year, 2014-2015.
OMS & OHS
2014-2015 Supply List
The supply list for the 2014-2015 school year is now available. The list can be accessed through the Parent tab at the top of the page.
844-SaferOH: Ohio's new school safety tip line
844-SaferOH – Ohio’s new school safety tip line – gives students, parents, teachers and school administrators a way to anonymously report student safety threats to school officials a
2015-2016 Open Enrollment
Applications for open enrollment for the 2015-2016 school year will be accepted at the district office, 815 North Ella Street, Orrville, OH, beginning Monday, March 16. Please remember to include proof of residency with your application. Open Enrollment Form 2015-2016
Walkers
Orrville Middle School will open for walking on Monday through Thursday evenings beginning November3, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please use the door near the cafeteria (off Elm Street) located at the north end of the building. Children should be supervised at all times. The Middle School will be closed for walking if school is not in session.
Ohio Alerts
We have subscribed to a free text/email service for schools, Ohio Alerts. If you subscribe, you can receive an email or text message from the school when school is delayed, cancelled, etc…. Please see the following directions to subscribe: Ohio Alerts' Directions
Two-Hour Delay Policy
The two-hour delay will be in effect in the case of inclement weather. Please read following for additional information. Two Hour Delay Policy