Bike to School Day – May 17th – Volunteers Needed!
Time to start thinking about Bike to School Day! May 17 is
approaching, and we need volunteers to help get things moving and make
it safe for all the kids that want to participate. If you are able to
help in the morning, afternoon, or both, please Click Here to Volunteer for Bike to School Day
Upcoming PTO Meetings
May 30, 8:15 a.m. (Art Room) – Last PTO meeting of the school year!
May 31, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 Spring Parent Coffee/Tea Social (Ordway Library)
Ordway Directories are Here!
Ordway Student Directories are ready for purchase! At only $5 each, make it easy on yourself to stay connected with all your Otter buddies! Purchase your copy of the directory in the school office for $5 cash or check made out to Ordway PTO.
Coins for Camp!
Help support our 4th graders’ Outdoor Education this year by bringing in your coins for our ongoing “Coins for Camp” campaign! Each of the 1st and 4th grade classroom has a “Coins for Camp” collection container for any coins you want to contribute!
Otterwear
A limited stock of Otterwear remains. Contact Torie Ritchie (viktoriaritchie@hotmail.com) or check in with Patsy Cook in the office if you would like a hoodie/t-shirt for yourself or your child.
PTO Meeting Minutes
Click PTO Meeting Minutes to see the minutes from the March 27th PTO meeting.
Outdoor Education Fundraising Campaign
Help send Ordway 4th graders to Camp Seymour in the spring! BISD cut the Outdoor Education program years ago but Ordway parents have succeeded in keeping the program going as it has always been. The only way to do this is to fundraise.
Follow this Register button to donate online.
Are You Signed Up on Listserv to Receive Important Communications from Ordway?
Communications from Ordway are senting using Listserv, so please make sure you have signed up and that your email Listserv contacts are updated.
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Popcorn Friday!
Popcorn Fridays will continue every other Friday throughout the school year, so be sure you send a quarter (25¢) with your child.
Ordway Popcorn Fridays
May 17
May 31
Volunteer!
Be present! Volunteer now. Research shows that when parents are involved at schools, students have higher self-confidence, grades and test scores. Volunteer opportunities at Ordway Elementary are endless. Whether you are available during day or night, there are countless ways to help. Click here to see volunteer opportunities and to sign up today!
Ordway Cookbooks are here!
Ordway Quick and Easy Dinners Cookbooks are available for $15 in the Ordway Office or contact Nancy Plant (nancyplant@comcast.net) or Susan Cawman (suecawman@yahoo.com). The cookbooks are a fundraiser for the 4th Grade Outdoor Education.
Help your children’s school when you shop at Safeway!
It is easy! Register your Safeway Card and designate Ordway Elementary to receive your contribution.
Click here to sign up for eScrip!
