ORCHARD LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT FACULTY COUNCIL
EVENTS
The events we sponsor each year can change but there are some activities we tend to bring back often, due to their high popularity. Here are some of them.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat is a fun outdoor Halloween themed event with car decorating, costumes, candy, music, dancing, and playground games, usually held on a Friday night in October.
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Pictures with Santa
This event is held during the evening in December. Families can take pictures with Santa, eat goodies, and pick from a giving tree to grant teacher's wishes.
Lock-In for Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Graders
The lock-in, held in March, offers a chance for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to have some fun with their friends on a Friday evening. There is pizza, snacks, inflatables, competitions, a picture booth, and fun theme rooms.
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High Interest Day
High Interest Day takes place during school in May and it's one of the most memorable days for students. It offers a chance to have fun by trying new and different activities. The day ends with an all-school assembly.
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Hot Dog Day
The school opens its doors for parents and siblings to have a free hot dog lunch with their student.
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Journey Into the Arts
This program offers students a chance to learn more about and create art.
Grade Specific Activities
We sponsor extra programs by grade including:
Kindergarten: Zoological Society on-site classes
First and Third Grades: David Stokes on-site classes
Second Grade: First Stage Theater productions
Fourth, Fifth, Sixth Grade: Lock-in night
Sixth Grade: Moving on ceremony and activities
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Classroom Support
This can include Scholastic News handouts, classroom expense reimbursement for staff, reading programs, playground supplies, and financial help for field trips/snacks.
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Staff Appreciation
We show staff how grateful we are for all their hard work with staff lunches, cookies, and coffee, bus driver gifts, and teacher appreciation week gifts and activities.
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