Orchards Elementary School

2017 Graduates Come Back Home

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Boy, what a day! Thursday, June 1st, Orchards was visited by its former students that are graduating this year. Current students were excited to cheer them on and show their pride. Graduating students were reminded of how much they’ve grown both academically and physically. “The chairs are so small!” said one graduate. Many of the staff looked for those familiar faces. Hugs were held just a little bit longer. Boy, what a wonderful day!

Little Panthers set a goal.
They are so big! It will take forever to grow that much.
They are so little. We were never that size.
Former and forever Orchards Panthers.

Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!

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Librarian Erin Tippets as Ms. Frizzle of the Magic School Bus
Congratulations to Mrs. Koenig’s 5th grade class for having the most participation in the Silverwood reading challenge. As the winning class, they had the pleasure of selecting a character from a book for Mrs. Tippets to dress-up as. Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus was the winning character. Keep reading Panthers! 

 

6th Grade Goes Bowling!

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Mrs. Acree and Mr. Shriver’s 6th grade classes enjoy an afternoon of bowling. The 6th graders won the challenge of getting the most PTA members for the school year.

Mr. Harper Receives the Martha S. Baskin Award for Outstanding Elementary Teacher!

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Orchards Elementary has the honor of being the home school of the Martha S. Baskin Award recipient. This years “Outstanding Elementary Teacher” is our own R. J. Harper! Mr. Harper has been a member of the Orchards family for 8 years now. His first two years he was a sixth grade teacher. When a need for a third grade teacher came up, Mr. Harper graciously accepted the offer and has never looked back. “Honestly, I feel like every single classroom I walk past has a teacher in it that deserves this award more than me.” said Mr. Harper. Many students; both past and present, along with parents and fellow staff members disagree. When asked who inspired him to be a teacher, Mr. Harper said “I really loved my 4th grade teacher, Mr. Paisano, out at Lapwai. He was very kind to me. Rhett Diesner at LCSC is also on my mind often.” Well Mr. Harper, we think you are a special person and an amazing teacher. Thank you for all you do for our kids.

The Harper Family!