Author: Orterry, Darlene

ORCHARD VIEW SCHOOLS

ORCHARD VIEW SCHOOLS

Orchard View Middle School

MAY/JUNE 2016

Middle School News

FUN FRIDAY SCHEDULE
(All events/dates subject to change)
May 6 Cardinal Pride Day: We are 1 month away from the end of the school year so lets show our Cardinal Pride. Everyone wearing anything with the OV Cardinal Mascot or OV colors will receive a pride point.
GO CARDINALS!!!!
May 13 8th Graders @ Camp: No FUN Friday
May 20 Class Color Day: Wear your class color today and receive a pride point. The article of clothing must be a majority of your grades color. 1 point per person. Class Colors:
6th graders- GREEN
7th graders—YELLOW
8th graders—ORANGE
FINAL REPORT CARDS The Final Report Card for the 2015/2016 school year will be mailed the week of June 13th.
PARENTS: PARKING LOT RULES:
PLEASE DO NOT PULL UP INTO THE BUS LANES DURING THE TIME BUSES ARE
PULLING IN TO EITHER DROP OFF OR PICK UP STUDENTS.
PLEASE DRIVE WITH PRECAUTION ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING FOR STUDENT PICKUP AND DROP OFF. STUDENTS ARE WALKING IN THIS AREA. ALSO, PLEASE BE COURTEOUS OF ALL DRIVERS.
WHEN LEAVING THE SOUTH PARKING LOT DURING DROP OFF AND PICKUP IT IS A RIGHT TURN ONLY ONTO SHERIDAN.

MAY 4: 9TH GRADE ORIENTATION AT THE OVHS AUDITORIUM AT 6:00PM.
May 10-13: 8th Grade Camp at Camp Pendalouon
May 11: Home Track Meet
May 11: Family Engineering Night 6-7:30pm
May 17: 6th-8th grade band concert 7pm OVHS
May 18: Detroit Tigers Trip
May 19: 6th grade field trip
May 20: All School Dance 2:30pm-4pm
May 26: Henry Ford Field Trip
May 27: 1/2 day for students—District PD-10:40 release
May 27: Michigan Adventure Trip
May 30: NO SCHOOL/Memorial Day
June 2: 8th grade visit to the High School
June 6-7-8: Breakfast of Champions - 2nd hour
June 9: Early Release 12:15
June 10: Early Release 12:15 Last Day of School

Check us out on facebook: www.facebook.com/ovmsfieldtrips/
MEDICINE PICKUP
If your student has medicine here at school (prescription or over the counter) PLEASE pickup the medicine by June 15th otherwise the medicine will be disposed of.

OVMS 2015/16 DANCE SCHEDULE
(Dances are for 7th & 8th grade students unless otherwise noted)
Friday May 20—6th, 7th & 8th Grader’s Dance 2:30-4
Cost $3.00 and School ID required
Dress code strictly enforced

Keeping our Building Safe
As stated in the student handbook, Orchard View Middle School will periodically allow a canine detection unit to search our building to maintain a safe and drug free environment.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!
APRIL 2016

Mckenzie Covington
6th Grade
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Gabrielle Monterusso
6th Grade

Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite Book: Matched Series
Favorite Movie: House
Favorite Class: Math
Favorite Activity: Track and Skating
Future Plans: Anesthesiologist

Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Book: Where the Red Fern Grows
Favorite Movie: Eight Below
Favorite Class: Math
Favorite Activity: Soccer
Future Plans: College—MSU

Mahala Gensterbluhm
7th Grade

Cody Zok
7th Grade

Favorite Color: Teal
Favorite Book: Dogs of Christmas
Favorite Movie: Maze Runner
Favorite Class: Choir
Favorite Activity: Hang out with friends
Future Plans: Go to College

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Book: Percy Jackson the Last Olympian
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Favorite Class: Social Studies
Favorite Activity: Basketball & video games
Future Plans: Find cures for diseases

Halee Holman
8th Grade

Haley Heykoop
8th Grade

Favorite Color: Maroon
Favorite Book: Insurgent
Favorite Move: Divergent Series
Favorite Class: Social Studies
Favorite Activity: Sleeping
Future Plans: Becoming a Journalist

Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Book: Rose Garden
Favorite Movie: High School Musical 2
Favorite Class: English/L.A.
Favorite Activity: Softball & Volleyball
Future Plans: Go to college on a softball scholarship

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Food Service: 760-1550
Transportation: 760-1330
MS Sports: 760-1502
OVMS Main Office: 760-1500
OV Central Office: 760-1300

Camp Courage June 17-19 2016
Mourning the loss of someone is a very difficult process especially for a child. Camp Courage shows children they are not alone and it’s okay to feel sad. Any child 6-12 who has experienced the death of a loved one can apply for Camp Courage. The loved one need not have been cared for by Harbor Hospice. Camp Courage is free of charge after a one-time payment of $10 for registration. Download an application at our website HarborHospiceMI.org or request one to be mailed or faxed by calling 1-800-497-9559 or Email: info@HarborHospiceMI.org
OVMS will be involved with M-STEP testing April 11-May 27. All testing will take place in core classes. We encourage students to get a good nights sleep, and to eat a good breakfast on testing days.
8th grade testing window: Already Completed
7th grade testing window: April 25-May 13
6th grade testing window: May 9-May 27

Camp Good Grief
Camp Good Grief is a one day camp for children ages 8-17. The experience combines fun and adventurous activities with grief education and emotional support, all facilitated by Hospice of Michigan grief professionals and trained volunteers. The one day camp experience is Monday June 20 from 8am-4pm and serves breakfast, lunch and snack at no charge.
Visit http://hom.convio.net/camp. Print and complete the registration form. Sign and mail to: Sue Glover, Hospice of Michigan, 989 Spaulding Ave. SE, Ada MI 49301.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, A Kinship Care Program A FREE program to grandparents and relative caregivers. Some of the services include: Learning about valuable resources, Resource assistance, Participate in parenting discussion groups, Share common experiences, Intergenerational activities, Discuss legal challenges, Learning to parent second time around, Understanding guardianship/custodial issues and much more. You are Not Alone, support is available. Call Callie Sierra, Program Coordinator at 733-6654. This program is sponsored by Hackley Community Care Center in collaboration with Senior Resources.
MUSKEGON AREA PROMISE
www.muskegonareapromise.org
Two Free years of college through the Muskegon Area PROMISE provides a way for students to continue their education past high school, expanding their knowledge and enhancing their skills. Please go on to www.muskegonareapromise.org to find out how you can qualify for this excellent program.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS
If you have a pre-teen or teenager who could benefit from time away from home in any adventurous and directed environment, now is the time to call for information. At Eagle Village, we are passionate about speaking into the lives of campers who may struggle to fit in or have developed unhealthy behaviors. Our mission at summer camp is to equip youth to make better choices, encourage healthy ways of communicating and empowering them to be their own positive role-model. For information call 231-832-7298.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Schedule Subject to Change
2015/2016
Sept. 8 First Day of School
Sept. 17 Open House—7:00-8:00 pm
Sept. 21 Picture Retake Day
Oct. 21 1/2 Day for Students-students released at 10:40 am (Professional Development for Teachers)
Nov 3 & 4 Early Release—Conferences—students released at 12:15 pm
Nov 6 End of 1st Marking Period
Nov. 9 Start of 2nd Marking Period
Nov. 25-7 No School—Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 21—Jan. 1 No School—Christmas Break
Jan. 4 School Resumes
Jan. 18 No School (Professional Development for Teachers)
Jan. 28-29 Early Release—Exams—End of 1st Semester & 2nd marking period—students released at 12:15
Feb. 1 Start of 2nd Semester and 3rd marking period
Feb. 12-15 No School—Mid-winter Break
Mar. 8 1/2 day for students—students released at 10:40 am (Professional Development for Teachers)
Mar. 25 No School-Good Friday
Mar. 29—30 Early Release—Conferences—students released at 12:15 pm
April 1 End of 3rd Marking Period
April 4—8 No School—Spring Break
April 11 Start of 4th Marking Period
May 27 1/2 day for students—students released at 10:40 pm (Professional Development for Teachers)
May 30 No School—Memorial Day
June 9 Early Release—students released at 12:15 pm
June 10 Early Release—students released at 12:15 pm—last day of school

OVMS WELCOME BACK GRILL OUT!
You are invited to join your student at a grill out at Orchard View Middle School on
Thursday, October 2nd.
Picnic times will be as follows:
6th graders 11:27 am
7th graders 11:57 am
8th graders 12:27 pm
The cost is $3.50 and includes a grilled hot dog or chicken sandwich, potato
salad, baked beans, fresh fruit and
vegetable bar, ice cream and
choice of milk.

Questions about your child’s lunch
account?
Call Food Service at 760-1550.
Questions regarding bussing?
Call Transportation at 760-1330
Questions regarding middle school sports?
Call Hal Holman at 760-1502

6th grade students will be taking a field trip on Friday, Oct. 25 to Hoffmaster Park and Gillette Nature Center. The bus will be leaving at 9:30 am and returning at 2:00 pm. The cost of the trip is $5.00. The permission slip that was sent home needs to be returned to your student’s STAR teacher by Friday, October 18.

Christmas break begins
Monday, December 22.
students return to
school on Monday,
January 5.

Beginning in October the Math and Language Arts Departments will be offering afterschool classes for students needing extra help in math and reading. Space is limited and permission slips will first be given to students recommended by teachers to be in the program. Any additional spots will be filled on a first come first served basis. Permission slips will be available in the office.

On December 17 and 18 the health department will be here to perform vision screenings for 7th grade students.

COUNSELOR’S
CORNER

Wednesday, October 1st is the official student count day! It is very
important that your child be in attendance on this day. If your child is
absent this day you must call 760-1500 to excuse them or send a written excuse with them when they return.

Dear Parent or Guardian:
Throughout the year I would like to work with students individually and in small group counseling sessions. I offer a variety of topics depending on need. If I am able to offer small groups, they would meet for approximately 6 weeks and may take place at any point during the school year. If you know of a concern you would like your student to discuss with a counselor, please call me at 231.760.1579 or email me at laura.wiles@orchardview.org. I will do my best to work with your student. Anything that is said in individual or group sessions is kept confidential unless a student is in clear and present danger. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about services offered by the counseling office.
Sincerely,
Laura Wiles, Counselor

School Improvement/NCA Information
Orchard View Middle School has 3 goal areas as part of the school improvement plan:
To improve student reading comprehension skills
To improve student informational writing skills
To increase parental involvement

Visit the Orchard View School official website at www.orchardview.org

Visit the Orchard View School official website at www.orchardview.org