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May 2025 PTA Happenings

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Happy, happy May! We're sure that like us, you're all getting ready for the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation. We know it's a busy time of year with all the end of school year events, the nicer weather, gearing up of sports and other activities, etc. We hope you can take a minute to put some of the PTA happenings on your calendar as well so that we can end this year with a strong push of support for the students at Orchard Hills Elementary as we celebrate all they've accomplished this year! Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 5 to May 9 this year and, boy, are we excited! We sure love all the faculty and staff members that work so tirelessly to teach and guide our students throughout the school year. It's such a great time to stop and thank each of them during this week. We have an exciting schedule for this week all revolving around the theme of The Wizard of Oz/Wicked. Each day the PTA will celebrate teachers a...
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February 2025 PTA Happenings

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 Spirit Night and Day Continues for FIIZ BOGO In partnership with the local FIIZ of Santaquin, OHE's PTA is offering BOGO free drink cards available for purchase on the PTA Givebacks website . In contrast to traditional spirit nights held with other local eateries, this Spirit Night will run from January 27 through February 7 . As with traditional spirits nights, a percentage of the proceeds from purchases made during this time will be kicked back to our PTA to use for the many events and activities we sponsor for the students at our school. Please consider purchasing a BOGO card (or two or three; they make great gifts)! Spirit Fridays We continue to encourage students to wear their OHE shirts or colors (maroon and gray) each Friday to school. The class with the highest percentage of students sporting this get-up is awarded a weekly treat/trinket. And at the end of the semester, the class that won most often throughout the semester is awarded a pizza or ice cream party! Congrats to...
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Volunteer Help and Hello, This Year's PTA Executive Board

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Hello! We wanted to take a minute to introduce ourselves as the executive board of the PTA at Orchard Hills Elementary for the 2024/2025 school year. We're a small group, but we're definitely in the "tiny but mighty" category. Volunteer with Us We've each found so much joy in serving our students and community as PTA volunteers and we invite anyone interested in volunteering or even just learning a bit more about what PTA entails to reach out to us! You can text or call Rachel Wells (PTA President) at 435-229-8132 or email us at ohillspta@gmail.com. Who We Are: The 2024/2025 PTA Executive Board Rachel Wells, President Hello! I am Rachel; I have lived in Santaquin for almost 6 years and we love it here! I have 4 kids ages ranging from 8 years to 7 months. My boys Simon and Edmund are in 2nd and Kindergarten this year. I worked as a Registered Nurse in the ICU for 6 years and quit in 2019 to stay home with my kids. I love reading, walking, and playing games with fam...
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August into September

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This past week and a half have been such a whirlwind start to the school year! It's been so wonderful to see the students at the school again and to feel their energy. And the business only continues as we finish out August and enter September. A NEWsletter for the New School Year As the PTA, our hope this year is to inform and involve as many people as possible. We want everyone to be aware of PTA happenings and to feel welcomed to participate and volunteer whenever able. Therefore, we've decided to post a monthly newsletter that will contain all the information on important upcoming dates and events. Silent Auction and Carnival We're proud to present this year's Silent Auction and Carnival!  Silent Auction The Silent Auction will begin August 30 and run through September 6. Please visit the auction website to see the fabulous items available and PLEASE BID on some of your favorites! We have had some amazing donations this year from local businesses (photo sessions, d...
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Welcome to the 2024/2025 School Year

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Another school year is here! We have so missed seeing all of the students, teachers, and staff at Orchard Hills and we are so excited to begin another year with everyone returning (or beginning as new students!) to the school in a few short days. A NEWsletter for the New School Year As the PTA, our hope this year is to inform and involve as many people as possible. We want everyone to be aware of PTA happenings and to feel welcomed to participate and volunteer whenever able. Therefore, we've decided to post a monthly newsletter that will contain all the information on important upcoming dates and events. Back-to-School In August, we of course begin with Back-to-School night (or afternoon as is the case at our school). The school is hosting an open house style Back-to-School night on Tuesday, August 13. As part of this event, the PTA will have a booth as you enter the school with information about memberships, volunteer signups, and school shirt purchases. Additionally, the PTA will...
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