Principal's Message

Hello Fantastic Orangethorpe Families 

I hope you had a great weekend.

Last week our students were visited by the Mobile Dairy classroom and learned all about Sally the cow.  Please see the pictures on Instagram.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Beechwood for DELAC.  There is always great information shared at that event.

Information/Reminders:

Tues April 15 - ELAC: 8:00am MPR - we hope you can join us.

Thurs April 17: 6th grade & Kinder promotion pictures; 6th grade panorama picture

Thurs April 17 - Open House:  Join us from 5 - 6:30pm to see all the wonderful things your child has been doing all year.  

Thurs April 17 - Canes Fundraiser: This fundraiser is from 11am - 9pm and the same day as Open House.  You must mention Orangethorpe when you place your order. Flyers are attached.

FSD Film Fest Submissions Are Open! Do you have a student who loves making movies? Whether they’re into acting, animation, storytelling, or editing, FSD Film Fest is the perfect opportunity for them to shine! Students are invited to create and submit their own short film (between 1–3 minutes) in one of the following six categories:

•  Drama (includes action, adventure, or fantasy
  
  

•  Comedy
  
  

•  How-To (a tutorial or step-by-step guide)
  
  

•  Stop Motion & Animation
  
  

•  Documentary
  
  

•  Foreign Film (in a language other than English—subtitles or script in English is required)
  
  

All films are due by Friday, April 25th at 11:59 PM.

Upcoming Events:

Tues April 22 - CCSP Meeting @ Maple 3:30pm

Wed April 23 - ORCA Fest - 8:15am (No coffee with the principal)

Wed April 23 - Eccellenza - 5pm - Ladera Vista

Sat April 26 - Love Fullerton

Sat May 3 - MEGA Saturday School - 8:00 - noon

Tues May 6 - PTA Meeting - 8:00am

Thurs May 8 - April Recognition Awards

Sun May 11 - Mother's Day

Sat May 17 - FSD Fest - more information to come

Wed May 21 - Volunteer Appreciation breakfast 7:45am

Mon May 26 - No School - Memorial Day

Thurs May 29 - 6th grade promotion - 8:15 - 9:45am

Thurs May 29 - Kinder promotion - 10:30

Fri May 30 - Last day of school - 11:30am dismissal 

 

As we move into the last few weeks of school, our students are getting ready for state testing.  They have worked so hard this year and I am incredibly proud of how much they have accomplished. Please continue to encourage your children to finish strong and try their best on the state tests. 

 

I appreciate you all and everything you do for Orangethorpe. Your commitment and dedication to your students really makes a difference and for that I am extremely grateful.

 

I wish you all a great week and if you need anything, please let us know.

Go Orcas

Mrs. Bennett