The February Orchard Newsletter is here! As always, please be sure to read the newsletter, as it contains important information and key dates for the month ahead. You can also access the link on our website. https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_wXcP_WA/7rmzkkjO0PyfFwbFOBvStg/view?utm_content=DAG_wXcP_WA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf19410674f
Mrs. Grimshaw’s second grade class learned about the Pony Express and had a blast riding their own “horses” along the way!
Congratulations to these fantastic students for being awarded Certificates of Excellence and Merit for their Reflections entries! Keep up the amazing work!
You’re invited to the UVU Black History Month Celebration on February 5th from 4:00–6:00 PM! Please see the flyer for more details.
Join this interactive workshop on Jan. 21st, 2026 to learn how to create effective 504 accomodations that truly fit your child's or student's needs. Click the link to sign up! Sign Up Link
🍿 Popcorn Alert! 🍿
Students—get ready to pop with excitement! Our awesome lunch crew will be serving popcorn with every school lunch to celebrate National Popcorn Day on Friday, January 16!
Be sure to check out the menu and join us for lunch so you don’t miss this fun (and tasty) surprise.
👀 And psst… we’ve got some top-secret news about a student-favorite lunch making a BIG comeback to the menu next month. 🤫🔥
Stay tuned—you definitely won’t want to miss this!
👉 Want to stay in the know? Please visit the updated Child Nutrition website for all things related to school lunch and breakfast at:
https://www.nebo.edu/page/child-nutrition
Students—get ready to pop with excitement! Our awesome lunch crew will be serving popcorn with every school lunch to celebrate National Popcorn Day on Friday, January 16!
Be sure to check out the menu and join us for lunch so you don’t miss this fun (and tasty) surprise.
👀 And psst… we’ve got some top-secret news about a student-favorite lunch making a BIG comeback to the menu next month. 🤫🔥
Stay tuned—you definitely won’t want to miss this!
👉 Want to stay in the know? Please visit the updated Child Nutrition website for all things related to school lunch and breakfast at:
https://www.nebo.edu/page/child-nutrition
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Dreamer's Week Jan. 12th - 16th! This special week is dedicated to inspiring our students to dream big and realize their potential. Through stories and activities, we aim to nurture a spirit of hope, perseverance, and collaboration. Each day focuses on a different theme related to dreaming and achieving. Please note the three dress up days on Jan. 12th, 15th, and 16th.
While Mrs. McEntire was away, the elves did decide to play… 🎁✨
The moment her office door clicked shut, tiny footsteps echoed down the hallway. Out popped the school elves—arms full of tape, bows, and every roll of wrapping paper they could find.
They worked at lightning speed, wrapping chairs like oversized presents, turning tables into festive surprises, and covering the floor wall-to-wall in holiday cheer. They even hung paper snowflakes from the ceiling, giggling as they floated down like a North Pole snowfall.
By the time the elves vanished back to their workshop, Mrs. McEntire’s office had been transformed into the ultimate gift, wrapped from corner to corner and bursting with Christmas magic.
When Mrs. McEntire returned the following Monday, she found quite the surprise.
Looks like the elves wanted to be sure Mrs. McEntire felt extra appreciated this holiday season!
The moment her office door clicked shut, tiny footsteps echoed down the hallway. Out popped the school elves—arms full of tape, bows, and every roll of wrapping paper they could find.
They worked at lightning speed, wrapping chairs like oversized presents, turning tables into festive surprises, and covering the floor wall-to-wall in holiday cheer. They even hung paper snowflakes from the ceiling, giggling as they floated down like a North Pole snowfall.
By the time the elves vanished back to their workshop, Mrs. McEntire’s office had been transformed into the ultimate gift, wrapped from corner to corner and bursting with Christmas magic.
When Mrs. McEntire returned the following Monday, she found quite the surprise.
Looks like the elves wanted to be sure Mrs. McEntire felt extra appreciated this holiday season!
School is out at noon on Friday, Dec. 19th for Christmas Break. Lunch will be served one hour earlier than normal.
Mrs. Coon’s students have been tying blankets to donate to the Nebo Pantry. They have loved learning how to tie the blankets and discovering the importance of giving to those in need within our community.
Our Third Grade students had the wonderful opportunity to visit Zions Bank in Santaquin and decorate their Christmas tree. The tree turned out beautifully, and we loved seeing our students’ creativity!
First Grade celebrated their annual Pie Day and enjoyed a smorgasbord of delicious pies!
Congratulations to our Gobble Off winners! We love this annual tradition and enjoy seeing the hidden talents our students possess!
Kainoa Tucker - ACC
Cecily Ryan - 1st Grade
Jaiteh Major - 2nd Grade and Lower Grade Overall Winner
Hallie Terry - 3rd Grade
Jayton Paz - 4th Grade and Upper Grade Overall Winner
Owen Scott - 5th Grade
Kainoa Tucker - ACC
Cecily Ryan - 1st Grade
Jaiteh Major - 2nd Grade and Lower Grade Overall Winner
Hallie Terry - 3rd Grade
Jayton Paz - 4th Grade and Upper Grade Overall Winner
Owen Scott - 5th Grade
Make sure you have signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences Dec. 11th 3:30pm-9:00pm.
Springville Arts museum came to Orchard Hills to teach our students about several different paintings and the mediums used to create them. After the presentation, the Kindergarteners in Ms. Baird’s class had a great time creating their own abstract art inspired by what they learned.
Community School Winter 2026 Classes
Congratulations to our November Grade Level Students of the Month for earning a Pizza Party with Mrs. McEntire!
We are so proud of the positive examples you set for others—keep up the great work!
We are so proud of the positive examples you set for others—keep up the great work!
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month! These outstanding learners were recognized for their exceptional critical thinking skills. We are proud of their hard work!
Reminder: There will be No School from Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable break!
