ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY PTO CHATTER

ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY
PTO CHATTER
March 2013
THANK YOU FOR A TERRIFIC FAMILY FUN DAY 2013!!
We were able to raise right around $8000.00 to benefit our students!!
From our President, Sharon Freeze: “I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who
helped make Family Fun Day a big success!! We can't pull off an event the size of Family Fun
Day without help from everyone. Whether you chaired a committee, donated a baked good,
bought or sold raffle tickets, organized the class basket, volunteered to work a shift, bid on
silent auction items, or brought your family to enjoy the day we really appreciate everyone's
contributions. The final numbers are still being figured but it looks like we earned about
$8000.00 for our students at Orchard Park!”
Volunteers!! YOU came through! What a beautiful gift of giving their time so many OP friends
and family gave! Thank you to all the teachers, staff, former staff and students, Fairmont High
School National Honors Society students, and parent volunteers! Our treasured tradition also
brought back OP alumni families to volunteer! Give these folks a hand!
Alexis Anthony
Alicia Aldana
Allen Wuebben
Amanda Bell
Amanda Spirk
Andrea Jones
Andy Combs
Aneminee Patton
Angela Fisher
Angela Walhay
Angie Pastori
Anita Rike
Anmad Fisher
Anna Dunlap
Ashley Dietsch
Ashley Schaffer
Bill Tschirhart
Bob Beecroft
Brian Cassidy
Britney Turner
Caroline Grogan
Cary Forlines
CherylAnn Pleimann
Chris Koesters
Christiane Combs
Christina Ferguson
Courtney List
Dave TImpone
David Voigt
Deanna Baldwin
Deb Condron
Delaney Hastings &
Friend
Diane DuVall
Donald Carruth
Drew Corbett
Fred Kleinhenz
Garrett Fogel
Graden Smith
Greg Stevens
Hailey Gabert
Harrison Webb
Heather Cone
Heather Lathrop
Heather Shively
Heidi Coppock
Hillary Sandra
Indigo Monbeck
Jami Summers
Janice Turpin
Jason Fogel
Jeff Cook
Jen Karolak
Jeni Zent
Jennifer Graham
Jennifer Hoffmann
Jennifer Schroll
Jenniffer Youngblood
Jenny Larner
Jenny O.
Jillian Hall
Jason Rogers
Josh Howard
Julie Boden
Julie Eggleston
Julie Helmers
Juliet MonBeck
Justin Parker
Kara Manzo
Kara Rogers
Kari Toops
Katherine List
Kayla Parr
Kayleigh
Keith Freeze
Kelly Mora
Kelly Smith
Kerrie Cela
Khalin Patton
Kim Denney
Kim Ulrich
Kristie Schuller
Kyle McLaughlin
Larry Rike
Laura Green
Lauren Pickard
Laurie Voigt
LeAnn Howard
Linda Beecroft
Linda Evans
Linda Heigel
Lori Adiapen
Lori Ernest
MacKenzie Wuebben
Maddie Schroll
Madison Feltner
Maylee Patton
Mea Meyer
Megan Evers
Megan Waid
Melissa Gallagher
Mercedez Patton
Michelle Hughes
Mike Kunst
Miranda Weir
Nancy Bradstone
Naomi Fogel
Natalie Uy
Nicole Mastro
Pam Dang
Pam Watson
Parker Mora
Rachel Boden
Reilly Corbett
Rhiannon Nazarenus
Sara List
Sara Ransbottom
Sarah Gradel
Sarah List
Savannah Webb
SAVE THE DATE
March 15
Bake Sale
OP Cafeteria
After school
March 26
OP Skate Party
Kettering Skateworld
4-6:00pm
April 2
PTO Meeting
OP cafeteria
6:00pm
April 9
Wendy’s Night
Dorothy Ln
4-6:00pm
Scott Bushbaum
Shannon Trick
Sharon Freeze
Sheila Wuebben
Stacie Bennet
Sue Ellis
Sue Hesselbrock
Tania Snoddy
Tava Reese
Terese Wimer
Teri Denney
Tina Werts
Todd Wimer
Tracy Ross
Trish Cordell
Trisha Lamb
Tynetta Schaffer
Vicki Witt
Virna Altick
Wendy List
We would also like to recognize our custodians who helped prep the building including Rob Mason for his help throughout
the day of our event! Thank you!
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With so many volunteers, we may have missed someone and we are very sorry!! Your contribution did not go unnoticed
and we appreciate you!!
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR FAMILY FUN DAY SPONSORS
Congratulations to all of you who scored great deals at our Silent Auction this year! Several generous local businesses helped support our school through donations for our Family Fun Day Silent Auction. We were thankful for
the response to the items donated this year. A $25 donation can easily triple in dollar value by the end of our silent auction, through the bidding process, therefore generating even more financial support for our children's
school. To thank these organizations for their generosity, we ask that you consider choosing to visit their establishments throughout the year. When you visit, try to remember to ask for the owner or manager and mention
that we appreciate their support of our school this year. We want to show them that given the economic environment we find ourselves in today, their willingness to help us goes a long way, is not taken for granted, and is appreciated!
Arrow Wine
Cincinnati Zoo
First Watch
One Love Skate Shop
Asian Arts Center
Country Inn & Suites
Flowerama
Perfect North Slopes
Auto Zone
Creative Banners
Green Mountain Coffee
Awesome Yogurt
Dairy Queen
Heartland Pharmacy
Poelking-Woodman
Lanes
Bagel Café
David Weymouth
Houser Concrete
BD Mongolian Grill
Dayton Art Institute
Bead Stash
Dayton Ballet
In Front ApparelTim Evans
Big League Haircuts
Dayton Dragons
Blendertec
Dayton Philharmonic—
Sheridan Currie
Boonshoft Museum of
Discovery
Dayton School of Massage
Deck the Walls
Dorothy Lane Market
C’est Tout
Eclipse Coffee/Tea
Canine Designs
El Toro
Carillon Park
Elsa’s
Carx
Entrainment Junction
Cassano’s Pizza
F & S School Supply
Christopher’s Restaurant
Fairmont Athletic Dept.
Cincinnati Reds
Family Video
Ritter’s Custard
Scentsy Candles-Patti
Bennett
K-12 Art Gallery
Kelly Mora—Thirty One
Skateworld of Kettering
Kettering Recreation
Center
Skyline
Keurig Coffee
Sonic
Kids Are Tops
SuperCuts
Kings Island
Trader Joe’s
LaRosa’s
UDF
Leap Frogs
Victoria Theater
Mac Depot
Wiley’s Comedy Club
Magic Castle
YMCA South
McAfee
Young’s Dairy
McDonald’s
CONGRATULATIONS TO RAFFLE WINNERS!
Congratulations to all who were fortunate enough to win one of
the other several raffle prizes! We appreciate your support of our
school!
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One of the most exciting parts of the day for Family Fun Day is
reading the names of the winners of each raffle. Congratulations
to Canton Denney who is enjoying the new electric scooter and to
Faith Walhay who won the American Girl doll! Enjoy your new
toys!
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Rave Movie Theater
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Quality Dry Cleaners
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BAKE SALE
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Friday March 15th is the date of our next after school bake sale from 2:15- Everyth
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2:45 in the cafeteria.
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We’ll be selling rain or shine so come on in!
BOX TOPS WINNERS AND UPDATE!
Miss Ransbottoms 1st grade class succeeded in bringing the
Box Tops Super Star trophy back to their hallway to host in
their classroom!! Way to go! Hang on to it tight kiddos because there are only 2 more months of competition left this
year! Good luck!
Congratulations to Emily Switzer, a first grader in Miss
Ransbottoms class. Emily was the top contributor this
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VOLUNTEER CORNER
From our President, Sharon Freeze, “I would like to say a special thanks to our chair people who
gave so much time to ensure a great day for everyone!
AMETEUR PHOTOGRAPHER AND ‘ASSISTANT’ NEEDED
We come up with volunteer opportunities for every type of hobbyist. This time we’re looking
for anyone who would enjoy spending an afternoon taking a group picture of each class with
their teacher in the beginning of May. Our goal is to be able to continue to offer
this option to families at a low cost ($3-4) versus having a professional company
come in that is not as cost effective.
Every good photographer needs an assistant right?! We need someone willing
to process the photo orders, have the photo prints made and organize them for
distribution. This job could easily be done from home.
Sharon Freeze is looking forward to hearing from anyone who is interested in
either opportunity! Contact her at [email protected] or 299-8657.
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FAMILY FEEDBACK
What part of Family Fun Day attracts your family to attend the event each year? What part could you
live without?
We would like to give every family the opportunity to freely (and anonymously) share their input on topics. Responses will not be
published, but used as a discussion tool for the board members. So, this month, please take a moment to share your opinion. Just
jot down your thoughts, clip out this form and send it in marked PTO. Only include your name if you would like a personal response.
STUDENT QUESTION OF THE MONTH RESPONSES
Thanks for sharing your observations for our February question of the month, “What is the nicest random act of
kindness you’ve seen performed at Orchard Park?
“A Grandpa helped me across the street after school to Grandmothers' car yesterday.” - Makenzie Thomas, Gr. K
“Mrs. Schuller opened the door for a student.” - Hannah Adams, Gr. 3
“Treating others the way you want them to treat you.” - Anthony Braun, Gr. 1
“He shared his snack with me. I forgot mine” - Anonymous
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