The Moreland Messenger - February 2020 - Principal: Mrs. Tuttle Assistant Principals: Mrs. Kidd Collins and Mr. Brewer - Orange Schools
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The Moreland Messenger
Principal: Mrs. Tuttle
Assistant Principals: Mrs. Kidd Collins and Mr. Brewer
February 2020
Valentine’s Day Parties With Valentine's Day approaching, we would like to share a few friendly reminders. If you have signed up to assist with the party, your child’s teacher will add your name to the Valentine Volunteer List available to all front office staff. When you arrive, will need to sign-in at the front office, receive your volunteer sticker and head to the classroom at 2:20 p.m. to help with the set-up. The party will begin at 2:30. Our volunteers are organizing wonderful activities along with special treats that comply with the wellness policy for our students. We kindly ask that students do not share food with one another at school. Candy attached to Valentine cards is fine, but these treats will need to be enjoyed at home. If a MHS volunteer has a student at Brady, he/she is permitted to join the parent volunteer in the assigned classroom only. Brady students will not be permitted to bring friends over to Moreland and must have a note to leave Brady to join Moreland. Upon arrival, Brady students will need to check in the front office, and must stay in the assigned classroom with his/her parent for the duration of the party. Brady students can plan to visit former teachers after dismissal only. _____________________________________________________________________________ School Dismissal Manager We greatly appreciate your effort and support for our implementation of the School Dismissal Manager program! The SDM site is your launching pad to communicate: ● Absences ● Youth Sports ● Late arrivals and early dismissals ● Orange Arts Center After School ● Changes to regular dismissal routines Programs ● Open Door ● Stagecrafters ● Youth Rec Programs All changes to dismissal arrangements must be made by 2:30 p.m. Students will be dismissed to the location based on the selection identified at the 2:30 p.m. cutoff. Should you need assistance with your account, please email Michael Brewer at mbrewer@orangecsd.org or Marie Ochoa at mochoa@orangecsd.org and we will be happy to help! _____________________________________________________________________________ Office Reminders Order your 2019-2020 Yearbook Now! Cherish this year’s school memories with a yearbook. Order your child’s copy today at ybpay.lifetouch.com using Moreland’s Yearbook ID Code: 12896820. Not sure if you’ve already pre-ordered? Click Lifetouch Order History to receive an email containing the details of your previous order. Contact Elizabeth Kimberly ext 4606 with any other questions.
Cafe Reminders ● To view Ala Carte options, visit the http://www.orangeschools.org/ under the Parents tab, select Food Services / Lunch Menus to click on the current monthly menu. ● Thursday is ice cream day. ● Pizza options can be found on the menu. ● Lunch money envelopes must include the student’s name and grade level. ● For any nutrition, account information or other questions, please contact Cindy Alekna at calekna@orangecsd.org. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Physical Education Department Students will start fitness testing at the end of the month. If your child has asthma, please prepare them with their inhaler in case they need to use it before or after the test. Visit MHS PE website for more information.
Music Department Mark your calendars for the upcoming Spring Concert dates below: Monday, May 4 - 2nd Grade Concert @ 7pm - MHS Gymnasium Tuesday, May 5 - 1st Grade Concert @ 7pm - MHS Gymnasium Wednesday, May 6 - 3rd Grade Concert @ 7pm - MHS Gymnasium Thursday, May 7 - Kindergarten Concert @ 9:30am - MHS Gymnasium Thursday, May 7 - 4th Grade Concert @ 7pm - MHS Gymnasium Wednesday, May 20 - 5th Grade Concert @ 7pm - OHS Auditorium Visit Music at Moreland website for more information about the music program at MHS! _____________________________________________________________________________ SOUPer Bowl Updates It was a SOUPer day at MHS as SOUPerintendent Dr. Lynn CAMPBELL congratulated the SOUPer members of the Student Council for collecting 432 cans of soup as part of the MHS "SOUPer Bowl of Caring." Students selected their favorite SOUPer Bowl Team and added cans to the boxes accordingly. The final SOUPer Bowl score: Chiefs-295 and 49ers-137! The cans are being donated to the local food pantry. Kudos to amazing SOUPervisors Miss D'Amore, Mrs. Lazuka, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Tuttle, Mr. Hollins, and the MHS students and families for all their tremendous SOUPport. Article and photos provided by: Staci Vincent, OCSD Communications Department
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners
The winning yearbook cover design belongs to 4th grader Nika Zhbankov! Earning the
most overall votes and the featured cover of the 2019-2020 yearbook set to debut this
spring. Students in 2nd-5th grade had the opportunity to vote using their Chromebooks
while kindergartners and 1st graders used a paper ballot. Staff members had the option to
cast their vote electronically or by paper ballot. The contest winners are also being
featured on the electronic boards located in the front office lobby and cafeterias.
Way to Paws for Kindness! Congratulations to the following grade level winners:
Kindergarten- Nina Palenschat 3rd Grade- Ayaka Sasaki
1st Grade- Samuel Partington 4th Grade- Nika Zhbankov
2nd Grade- Vasi Bachovska 5th Grade- Abby Decipeda
2019-2020 Cover Winner-
Nika Zhbankov
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Pride Powers Classroom Trophy Winners
K, 1st, 2nd Grade Week of 1/13-1/27 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
Miss Westcott Mrs. Fletcher
Mrs. Vickers Mrs. Lauer
Mrs. Benjamin Mrs. Hogan
Mrs. Maloney Mrs. Pawlaczyk
Miss Sprinkle Mrs. Kehres
Mrs. Ondercin Mr. Hastings
School Health
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that children
brush their teeth at least twice a day for two minutes with a soft
bristled toothbrush to avoid tooth decay, also called cavities. Tooth
decay is caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in the
mouth, frequent snacking on foods with minimal nutritional value,
sipping on sugary drinks, and not brushing teeth well. To reduce your
child’s risk of tooth decay:
● Avoid excessive amounts of sugary foods and drinks.
● Limit between-meal snacks. If a snack is needed, offer nutritious foods.
● If your child chews gum, make it sugarless.
● Monitor beverage consumption and make healthy beverage choices such as water or milk.
● Schedule regular dental visits.
Help your child develop good healthy brushing and flossing habits. Visit the ADA website for fun
ways to encourage your child to brush their teeth.
www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/fun-ways-to-encourage-kids-to-brush
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Technology
What is TikTok? TikTok is a social media app that gives users the
opportunity to share up to 60 second videos with friends, family or the entire
world. Currently, the app is available in 75 languages with 1 billion active
users (December 2019). Like Musical.ly before it, it is most popular with
children under 16. It has also now become the most downloaded app of
2019.
What should parents be concerned about?
When you download the app users can see all the content without creating an account. However,
they are not able to post, like or share anything until they’ve set up an account on the app. You can
set up an account using an existing Google, Facebook, Instagram account, via email or phone. By
default all accounts are public so anyone on the app can see what your child shares. However, only
approved followers can send them messages. Users can like or react to a video, follow an account
or send messages to each other. There is the risk that strangers will be able to directly contact
children on the app. Children may be tempted to take risks to get more of a following or likes on a
video so it’s important to talk about what they share and with who. To delete an account you have to
request a code from the app using a phone number.
What age is appropriate?
All major social networking sites, including TikTok, require that a user be at least 13 years of age in
order to create an account. Children under the age of 13 should not have social networking
accounts. Source: https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/esafety-news/tik-tok-app-safety-what-parents-need-to-know/
Orange Elementary & Middle School PTA Like us on FACEBOOK // Visit us ONLINE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
● BRING IN GENTLY USED BOOKS TO EXCHANGE
Tuesday, 2/25 - Wednesday, 2/26 - Thursday, 2/27
● THEN PICK NEW BOOKS TO KEEP
Thursday, 2/27 & Friday, 2/28 during your lunch
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Orange is offering SENG Model Parent Groups this spring!
Participation is limited, so don't delay.
SENG stands for Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (https://www.sengifted.org).
SENG is a nonprofit organization that empowers families and communities to guide
gifted and talented individuals to reach their goals: intellectually, physically, emotionally,
socially, and spiritually.
Orange City Schools will offer five free SENG Model Parent Groups (SMPGs) this spring for Orange City
School parents interested in this opportunity. Each SMPG will bring together small groups of parents for (8)
weekly meetings in which parents of gifted and talented children can receive support, guidance, and
professional resources. Parents can connect with other parents and discuss topics such as motivation,
discipline, stress management, and peer relationships. The trained SMPG co-facilitators do not attempt to
give expert advice. Instead, their facilitation provides a non-judgmental and nurturing atmosphere.
Additionally, the other participating parents are themselves a rich resource of information. Share your
successes and concerns, joys and challenges of parenting your gifted child in a safe environment! (Please
note: This is an adult group. Children should not attend. Childcare will not be provided.)
Groups will meet weekly for eight sessions, and are structured around A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children,
by James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward Amend, and Arlene DeVries (one book per family will be
provided). Groups will need to have a minimum of six parents, and a maximum of ten parents. (Two
parents/significant adults can attend each session per child or can alternate attendance. A significant adult
includes, but is not limited to a stepparent, guardian, grandparent living in the home of the child, etc.)
You will receive an email the week before the first session indicating when and where you can pick up your
book, the first reading assignment, location of your sessions, and other important information from your
facilitators. All meetings will take place on the Orange City Schools campus. Light refreshments will be
provided at each meeting.
Participation is on a first come, first serve basis. By signing up, you are committing to attending all eight
meetings. Please do not sign-up if you are not able to attend the meetings, as your spot will no longer be
available to someone else who may be able to attend. Future opportunities to participate in SENG Model
Parent Groups will be offered through Orange Recreational Center (fees will apply).
REGISTER WITH THIS LINK. (CLOSES FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020)
February - Upcoming Events at Moreland Hills
February 3 Orange Week
February 4 Mystery Intramurals, 7:50-8:30am
February 6 Kindergarten Information Night, 7:00pm, Cafe 1
February 10 Black Week
February 11 Kindergarten Registration Fair, 7am-2:30pm
Mystery Intramurals, 7:50-8:30am
February 13 Kindergarten Registration Fair, 7-11am
Art History Museum field trip (Hogan / Ford / Kilkenney / Croft), 9a-12:30p
February 14 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame field trip (all 5th grade), 9:30a-12p
Valentine’s Day Parties, 2:30pm
February 17 Orange Week
President’s Day - No School
February 18 Professional Development Day - No School for Students
February 19 Art History Museum field trip (DePaula / Fletcher / Koepf), 9a-12:30p
PTA Parent Advisory Meeting, 10:30-11:30a
5th Grade Parents Scheduling Meeting, 7pm, BMS
February 20 PTA International Night, 6-8p
February 21 American Pride Spirit Day!
February 24 Black Week
PTA Book Swap (2/24-2/28)
February 25 Mystery Intramurals, 7:50-8:30am
February 28 MHS Spirit Day!
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