Copy of Parent Newsletter 11/14/25

Posted Date: 11/21/25 (6:45 PM)

Oak Orchard Primary Newsletter

Principal's Message

Dear Oak Orchard Families,

We hosted our first Mighty Mustang Building Celebration to day with a Movie and PJ day. Students enjoyed wearing their comfy PJ's and watching a special movie in the AUD. So far our Mighty Mustangs have earned 1.525 might mustang tickets! This is incredible! e challenged them today to see if they can earn 5,000 total tickets by the end of the year. We know they can do it! We will have celebrations each semester with a special final celebration at the end of the year.

On Tuesday, Nov. 25th, we will have a special guest - Author, Kevin Kurtz, joining us for a fun and informational day about science books and science writing. We look forward to having him join us for this special event.

*Save the Date*

We will be hosting a Winter Family Fun Night on Friday, Dec. 12th from 4:30-6:00PM. Clear your calendars because this is an event you will not want to miss! See the flyer below for more details about this exciting event.

We will be holding our 2 Lockdown Drills the week of Dec. 1st, after break. Teachers will be prepping students regarding appropriate behavior and the importance of these drills. Please discuss these with your child as well. It is important for students to stay quiet during our Lockdown drills.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Your Proud Principal,

Julie Schiavone

jschiavone@medinacsd.org

585-798-2700

News and Notes

Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night!

Check out our flyer for our Family fun night on Dec. 12th, 4:30-6:00PM.

There will be a large Raffle with tons of gifts and special treats. Every activity families complete will earn them tickets for the Raffle. Anyone who has already joined the PTA, or anyone that joins that night, will get an armlength of raffle tickets! Loads of fun for the whole family. Pizza slices will be available to purchase for $1/person. Play Snowball Bingo, enjoy story time, complete a snowflake craft, play Reindeer games, take a family picture at our Snow Globe Picture Station, and then enter to win in our Winter Wonderland Raffle. You could win prized like a membership to the YMCA, family board games, School Store Tickets, VIP Pick-up, and more! This will be an event to remember. Mark your calendars and join us for a Winter Wonderland of Family Fun!

Oak Orchard Yearbook - Last Chance!

It's that time of year to order a yearbook for your child. Check out the flyer below for more information. Yearbooks are offered at a special fall reduced price ($15) until Nov. 30th, then they will retail at the full price. Order yours today!

Yearbook Flyer

New Lunch Buddy Program!

We are looking for parents and/or community members that have a talent, craft, activity, etc. they would like to share with our students on Fridays during lunch. Examples might include finger crochet, painting, singing, STEM activities, crafting, story reading, any activity you think our PK-2 students might enjoy doing and/or learning during their lunch. You would staff a table in the lunch room that small groups of students could visit after eating their lunch. Lunches run from 10:30am-1:00pm. You would need to approved as a volunteer first. If you are interested, please fill out the google form below and then also fill out the volunteer form if you have not already been approved as a volunteer this year. We look forward to partnering with you to give our students the opportunity of exploration and mentorship.

Friday Lunch Buddy Interest Form

Calling all Volunteers!

In an effort to simplify the process for volunteering, the district has created a Google Form you can fill out. Once you complete the form, our secretaries will clear you in our Raptor System. A letter will then be sent, once your application has been approved, indicating you are now cleared to volunteer. For anyone that has already been cleared for this school year, you do not need to complete this process.

Thank you!

Volunteer Form

PTA Membership

We need you! Join the PTA today.

Membership does not require you attend any meetings or events. Money collected from memberships is used to help offset the cost of special events, field trips, and other program that directly benefit our students. Any community member can support our PTA, including grandparents, friends, business owners, etc. Please consider supporting your PTA.

Click on the link below. It will tell you what information you will need to provide as well as a QR code that links to our online registration. Don't want to become a member, or would you like to contribute more? Please consider still donating to our PTA. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you!

PTA Membership Form

PTA Donation

Counseling Corner

Important SNAP Benefits Information

If you or your family is in need of assistance please reach out to me anytime. Below are links for both county and local food pantries. I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!

~Mrs. Farina, School Social Worker

Local Food Pantries

County-wide Food Resources

Upcoming Events

Friday, 11/21 - School-wide Mighty Mustang Mission Celebration (Movie & PJ Day)

Tuesday, 11/25 - Kevin Kurtz, Author Visit

Tuesday, 11/25 - End of First Marking Period

Wednesday, 11/26-11/28 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

Week of December 1st - Lockdown Drills

Friday, Dec. 12th - Family Fun Night, 4:30-6pm

Counseling Office

Sites