The The The Cornerstone of the Community Mentor Public Schools

Volume 10, Issue 15 05/09/14

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Reach as high as you can, then reach higher!

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A Message from the Principal

Orchard Hollow LimbOrchard Hollow Limb Academic, Personal and Social Excellence

5/13

Run Club 3:00

5th Grade Music Program 7:00

5/15

Bike to School Day

2nd Grade to Pioneer School

Run Club 3:00

5/16

3rd Grade to Mentor Fire Safety

Museum

5/19

ASL Club

5/20

Run Club 3:00

5/21

Field Day

Strings Concert @ FAC

5/22

Wild by Design Assembly

Run Club 3:00

5/23

5th Grade to Art Museum

5/27

Kindergarten to Lake Farmpark

5/30

End of Year Classroom Parties

Orchard Hollow Lake County

Captains Night

6/2

Last Day of School

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“Get In Shape for Spring”

-Orchard Hollow’s April

Wellness Challenge Winners:

Student Winner: Kelsey Bailis

Staff Winner: Mrs. Hazen

Orchard Hollow Elementary School

8700 Hendricks Road

(440) 257-5955

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Principal: Karen Trunk

Secretaries: Moni Giebel

Karen Brown

Calendar

Dear Parents: All lost and found items are now displayed in the

Breezeway. If you find yourself at school, please take a few

moments to look through the many items that have accumulated throughout

the school year or please encourage your children to look through them.

Anything remaining after June 2nd will be donated.

Dear Families,

On behalf of the teachers and staff of Orchard Hollow, I would like to give a deep and

heartfelt thanks for all of the special recognition and pampering we received this week.

Our two PTA chairs for Teacher Appreciation Week, Heidi Morrrison and Julie Celak,

outdid themselves in organizing a wonderful array of things for the staff. There were

so many unseen heroes as well, including those who baked for the goodie cart or

donated prizes for the raffle. Thanks to BC Spaahhh for giving us some relaxing spa

moments, and also Mr. Burger and his crew for providing a most excellent lunch!

The weather has done a complete turn around and we have been enjoying 80 degree

temperatures for the first time in a very long time. This means that summer clothing

has been resurrected from drawers and depths of closets. Please monitor what your

children are choosing to wear, as we must continue to enforce our dress code. The way

we dress can be correlated with behavior and attitude, and we are still focused on

learning for the next three weeks. Students were reminded today of the need to wear

shorts that are no more than three inches above the knee, and that no tank tops are

permitted. Our biggest emphasis is on appropriate modesty, good taste and safety.

Please also do not allow your child to wear “flip flops” or backless shoes to school, as

they can become a hazard when moving with a purpose throughout the building, or on

the playground. The Orchard Hollow Family Handbook that you received in the fall

contains more detailed information regarding the guidelines for dress and grooming.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms this weekend~may the weather continue to be

warm!

Regards, Mrs. Karen Trunk End of Year Library Book Exchange schedule:

Only one book per student may be checked out the week

of May 12 - 16th.

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE on May 16.

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NEWS FROM THE NURSE Marianne Kostiha, RN

Please make arrangements to pick up any unused medication at the office on or before the last day of school. Per Board Policy —any unclaimed medication is destroyed at the end of the year. Medication cannot be sent home with the student. It must be picked up by a parent/guardian. Thank you.

Student Council Funday Fridays

May 16 - Crazy Hair Day

May 23 - Cleveland Indians Day

May 30 - Lake County Captains Day

25 cents to participate

PAWS Mileage Club

Important Dates for Parents of 5th Graders:

5/13 - Music Program 7:00

5/23 - Field Trip to the Art Museum

5/21 - Strings concert @ Fine Arts Center

5/30 - Pool Party @ Pinegate

6/2 - Clap-Out @ 2:40

9/17 - 9/19 or 9/24 - 9/26

6th Grade Camp Dates (Fee is $90.00)

Please return your parent volunteer letter if you are interested in being a camp chaperone.

Week of Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

May 2 Michael Maynard Savannah Takacs Dominic Santell Jacob Thompson Sydni Bush

1 Mile: Nathan Malz

2 Miles: Cody Simons

3 Miles: Isabella Lundi

4 Miles: Brayden Molinyawe

5 Miles: Hayden Hurtack

8 Miles: Sedona Haverlock

29 Miles: Steven Rahija

Students Recognized for Citizenship

Lake County Captains

Reading Program

Forms can still be mailed in up to 2 weeks

before the date of the game.

Orchard Hollow Captains game night with

Fireworks is Friday, May 30th @ 6:30 pm.

Mentor Schools Music Department News

Dear Parents of Fourth Grade Students:

We are excited to announce that your son or daughter is

eligible to join the Orchestra or Band next year in fifth grade.

There will be a meeting for all interested students and their

parents on Wednesday evening, August 27th at 7:00 pm in the

Fine Arts Center. At that time, you will hear a presentation

about the instruments that are available to play. Your child will

be able to play an instrument or two to help them to select the

best choice for their stature and embouchure. Music stores will

be available to answer questions and you can even rent an

instrument that night if you wish.

Now is the time to begin thinking about and discussing the

possibility of band or orchestra membership for your child.

Mentor schools performing groups have won local and

statewide recognition for excellence. Membership in an

instrumental performing group has had a positive impact for

thousands of Mentor students over the years.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to talk with any

member of the Mentor Music Staff. They will be happy to assist

you.

WILL YOUR CHILD ATTEND ORCHARD HOLLOW SCHOOL NEXT YEAR?

If your child will NOT attend Orchard Hollow next year, please fill out the information below and

return it to the Orchard Hollow office.

We will be moving, but will remain in the Mentor School District.

Our child/children will attend __________________________School.

We will be transferring our children to a private/parochial school:

We will be moving out of Mentor. Please provide new school information below.

Student’s Name(s) _____________________ ______________________ _____________________

Current Grade/Teacher_____________________ ______________________ ___________________

Parent’s Signature ____________________________________________________________________

NEW School Name _____________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

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Please be advised the May 13, 2014

Board of Education meeting will now

be held in Lecture Room A at Mentor

High School. The meeting time

remains the same at 7:00 p.m. Thank you.

OLWEUS BULLYING SURVEY – During the weeks of May

12th and May 19th, the Mentor Public Schools’ 3rd through

12th grade students will be invited to complete a bullying

survey at school. The survey has several purposes: to

measure the amount of bullying taking place in our schools;

to compare the data to baseline survey results from 2010;

to measure the effect of the Olweus anti-bullying program in

our schools; and to target needed changes and improvements

in preventing bullying behaviors in the schools. If you have

any concerns or questions about the survey, please contact

your building principal. Thank you.

Field Day is Wed., May 21st.

Volunteers are Needed! Contact Angela Uber at:

angnalbert4@yahoo.com to sign up!

Miss Lillash’s Kindergarten class wishes to thank the Mentor

Schools Foundation for the “Icee Party.” Miss Lillash’s class had

the most school participation in this year’s Mentor Schools

Foundation Read-A-Thon.

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OPEN ENROLLMENT MATRIX

Applications for Open Enrollment may be picked up at any of our school offices or at the Mentor Board of Education and will be accepted from May 1 through May 15, 2014. Interested parents should complete one application for each student and return it to the Student Services Office at the Mentor Board of Education, 6451 Center Street, during the enrollment period. Parents should only submit applications where a grade level vacancy is indicated. It is important for parents to understand that making application for Intra-District Open Enrollment does not guarantee placement. Transportation to and from the new school

is the responsibility of the parent.

SCHOOL Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Bellflower 4 1 2 0 0

Brentmoor 0 1 4 0 1

Fairfax 0 0 1 0 0

Garfield 0 4 2 0 0

Hopkins 0 0 0 0 0

Lake 4 4 4 0 2

Orchard Hollow 4 4 0 0 0

Rice 2 0 4 3 1

Sterling Morton 1 2 4 4 0

Memorial: 6th grade - 2 seats available; 7

th grade - 2 seats available; 8

th grade - 2 seats available

Ridge: 6th grade - 2 seats available; 7

th grade - 2 seats available; 8

th grade - 2 seats available

Shore: 6th grade - 2 seats available; 7

th grade - 2 seats available; 8

th grade - 2 seats available

Field Day at Orchard Hollow will be Wednesday, May 21st. As part of that

event, we will have our traditional hot dogs for lunch. Due to a high volume of

lunches served and to make lunch flow smoothly for all, we have asked that

students pre-order and have money in their accounts. No cash will be

accepted on May 21st to cover the field day lunch. Likewise, any

student with a negative balance will receive the alternate lunch of sun

butter and crackers. Please indicate your choice on the form below and

return it to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, May 14th. Thank you.

Menu

Hot Dog on a Whole Grain Bun

Potato Salad and Fresh Vegetables

Fresh Fruit

Nacho Doritos

Sidekicks

Milk

Name of Student_________________________Teacher__________________________

Check the appropriate line(s) below:

Student Lunch (2.60) _______________ Extra Hot Dog (.75) _____________________

Cash Enclosed: ____________________ Deduct from CardCredit: __________________

Packing Lunch_____________________

Parent Signature: ________________________________________________________

May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

American Cancer Society encourages sun safety while in the sun

– With spring here and summer on the way, it means more people will venture outside to play and work. Swimming, planting flowers, mowing the grass, back yard barbecues and other activities take place during the spring and summer months.

While the warmth and sun bring people outside, the American Cancer Society encourages everyone to take caution and to protect their skin.

May is skin cancer awareness month. It’s a month used to encourage and remind people to take preventive measures while they enjoy various outdoor activities.

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. This type of cancer can almost completely be avoided if people would protect their skin and follow simple guidelines when they are outside.

There are more than 1 million skin cancers diagnosed each year in the United States. That’s more than cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterus, ovaries and pancreas combined. And the number of skin cancers has been on the rise for the past few decades.

The vast majority of skin cancers are due to unprotected ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure. Most of this radiation comes from sunlight, but some may come from artificial sources, such as tanning booths. The amount of UV exposure depends on the strength of the light, the length of exposure and whether the skin is protected.

The American Cancer Society encourages people to enjoy the numerous outdoor activities, but they want them to be sun smart and to follow some easy tips to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

Limit Direct Sun Exposure during Midday

UV rays are most intense during the middle of the day, usually between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you are unsure about the sun's intensity, take the shadow test. If your shadow is shorter than you, the sun's rays are the strongest. If you plan to be outdoors, you may want to check the UV Index in the area.

Cover Up

When in the sun, wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible. Clothes provide different levels of protection, depending on many factors. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, or long skirts are the most protective. Dark colors generally provide more protection than light colors. A tightly woven fabric protects better than loosely woven clothing. Dry fabric is generally more protective than wet fabric. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through too. Be aware that covering up doesn’t block out all UV rays. A typical light T-shirt worn in the summer usually provides less protection than a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

Use a Sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or Higher

A sunscreen is a product that you apply to the skin for protection against the sun's UV rays. Sunscreens are available as lotions, creams, ointments, gels and wax sticks. The American Cancer Society recommends products with an SPF of at least 15. The SPF number represents the level of protection against UVB rays provided by the sunscreen -- a higher number means more protection.

Be sure to apply the sunscreen properly. Always follow the label directions. Most recommend applying sunscreen generously to dry skin 20 to 30 minutes before going outside so the chemicals have time to absorb into your skin. When applying, pay close attention to your face, ears, hands and arms. Coat the skin that is not covered by clothing.

Be generous. About 1 ounce of sunscreen (a "palmful") should be used to cover the arms, legs, neck and face of the average adult. For best results, most sunscreens must be reapplied at least every 2 hours and even more often if you are swimming or sweating.

If you or your child burn easily, be extra careful to cover up, limit exposure and apply sunscreen. Do not use sunscreens on babies younger than 6 months. Instead, use hats, clothing and shading to protect small babies from the sun.

Wear a Hat

A hat with at least a 2 to 3 inch brim all around is ideal because it protects areas often exposed to the sun, such as the neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose and scalp. A shade cap, which looks like a baseball cap with about 7 inches of fabric draping down the sides and back, also is good. These are often sold in sports and outdoor supply stores. A baseball cap can protect the front and top of the head but not the back of the neck or the ears, where skin cancers commonly develop.

Wear Sunglasses That Block UV Rays

Research has shown that long hours in the sun without eye protection increases the chances of developing eye disease. UV-blocking sunglasses can help protect your eyes from sun damage. The ideal sunglasses do not have to be expensive, but they should block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB radiation.

Avoid Tanning Beds and Sunlamps

Many people believe that the UV rays of tanning beds are harmless. This is not true. Tanning lamps give out UVA and frequently UVB rays as well. Both UVA and UVB rays can cause serious long-term skin damage. Both contribute to skin cancer. Because of these dangers, the American Cancer Society advises people to avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

For more information about skin cancer or how to be sun safe this spring or summer, call the American Cancer Society anytime toll free at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit our Sun Safety pages.

Dear Parents,

We will be using the convenient services of SchoolKidz, Inc. and their Teacher

Tailored® back-to-school supply kit program. Why fight long lines trying to find

every single requested item on your child’s supply list? Let us do the shopping for

you!

SchoolKidz, Inc. offers brand name items, chosen by the teachers and is exactly

what is on your child’s supply list. Names such as Crayola®, Fiskars® and Elmers®,

and their own brand Teacher’sBest™. Best of all, the entire package comes in a

reusable personalized kit. Look for on-line ordering information to be coming home

soon.

This program will save you time, making “back-to-school time” less hectic and

more enjoyable for both students and parents. We believe you will find the pricing

to be very reasonable. All kits will be delivered to the school and we will let you

know the exact date for pick up.

****New for the 2014 – 2015 School Year - all students will be required to provide

their own headphones for computers and I-Pads. There will be an option to add this

item to your grade level kits thru Schoolkidz, if desired.

If you have any questions, please contact Renee Kloski at rmk105@oh.rr.com

Orchard Hollow Elementary School 2014 Pre-packaged Supply Kits