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Photo of the students playing outside the back entrance of Orchard Place Elementary School

On behalf of our entire staff here at Orchard Place Elementary School, we welcome you to our learning community. Our school has many caring staff that will be present and available as you take your first steps here with us.

student handbook

View our student handbook as webpages that can be translated using our tool located in the upper right corner of our website. You can also download a PDF copy that includes English, Spanish and Polish.

kindergarten handbook

View our kindergarten handbook as webpages that can be translated using our tool located in the upper right corner of our website. You can also download a PDF copy that includes English, Spanish and Polish.

New Family Enrollment

Enroll your student(s) now for this school year. 


 

Welcome to orchard place elementary school!

We are days away from welcoming our Eagles to the building. Families can review their student's classroom assignment via the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus.

We are hosting a School Supply Drop Off on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 1:00-3:00PM, as well as our annual Open House & Curriculum Night on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 5:00-6:00PM. More information can be found in following sections of this newsletter.

As a reminder, the first day of classes for our 1st-5th graders is Tuesday, August 20. The first day for kindergarten is Wednesday, August 21. Here are some tips for a successful start:

- bring a reusable water bottle to school

- have an extra pair of clothes in your backpack, in case of accidents and spills

- check the lunch menu and decide if a lunch from home is needed (available on our school website)

- arrive to school by 8:55am to avoid being marked tardy. Afternoon kindergarten should arrive by 12:55pm.

- vacations are not excused absences, the 10-month calendar for your students is linked below

Teachers will greet our students throughout this coming week during arrival to ensure a smooth start to the day. Please check your email for a welcome letter from your child's classroom teacher!

Supply Drop Off & Fundraiser

Orchard Place Fundraiser!

Kona Ice will be selling snow cones that afternoon for a tasty treat and as a fundraiser for our Family Activities Committee. We look forward to seeing all of our Eagles and their families on August 19. For a school supply list and school calendar, please visit https://orchardplace.d62.org/.

School Supply Drop Off

We welcome you to the building on Monday, August 19 from 1:00-3:00PM for our annual School Supply Drop Off. You may bring all of your student's supplies that day, meet our staff, and visit with Orchard Place families on our playground.

No cell phones or smart watches during the school day

It is the practice in D62 schools that students who carry cell phones or bring smart watches to school turn off their devices before entering the building and can turn them back on after the end of the school day. If devices are brought to school, they will be kept in their backpacks during the school day.

Registration for Before or After School Care

Right at School provides before and after school enrichment in elementary schools across the nation. Visit rightatschool.com for more information.

Go Eagles!

- Jennifer Suarez Bautista

Photo of Orchard Place Principal, Dr. Jennifer Bautista

Jennifer Suarez Bautista

Principal

School Contact Info:

Phone: (847) 824-1255

Email: orchard@d62.org


Newsletters

supply list

The School supplies list for K-5 students.

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Lunch menus

Breakfast and lunch menus for students.

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Lunch Balance

Pay for school lunches and or add to your student's balance.

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Arrival/Dismissal

Learn about our arrival and dismissal procedures.

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School Expectations

To help students be successful in school, we provide clear and consistent expectations for behavior through a system called PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). 

This not only allows for success it helps support equitable practices.

The behavior expectations should be followed in all settings throughout the school day.  On the bus, in the classroom, at lunch and recess.  The expectations keep all students safe and attend to the their learning.

The guiding principles are for students to:

  • Be Responsible

  • Be Respectful

  • Be Safe

  • Be Ready to learn

School Expectations

Soaring Eagles

Engage all students in learning that leads to academic growth, achievement, and readiness for high school, college, career, and life.

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Attendance

Regular school attendance is essential to a student's success in school. The activities that take place in the classroom are a vital part of the teaching and learning process.

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Recess

Students will have a recess time each day and follow the PBIS rules.

Hands to self, No rough-play and No fighting.

  • Stay in designated play areas
  • Supervisors are there to watch the students

No toys from home, No cell phones and No playing cards.

Please dress for the weather. Students will be outside unless the weather doesn't permit.

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Technology

Every student in CCSD62 will get their own iPad to use. iPads should come to school each day fully charged. 

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Behavior

The district aims to promote an effective learning environment in its schools where students demonstrate respect, self-discipline, and responsible behavior.

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Several students are exiting from the back of the bus, one after the other.

Buses and Transportation

You can drive or walk your child to school each day. CCSD62 offers paid bus ridership as well as free bus services for students meet the criteria.

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A girl is in class with a paintbrush, dipping it into paint.

E-Learning Days

In case of bad weather and students and staff can't safely make it to school, the district would elect to use one of its Emergency Days in lieu of an e-learning day. Please note that in addition to inclement winter weather conditions, e-learning days may be called for various other reasons including flooding, cold weather or a burst pipe at one of our schools, for example.

  • Teachers will share Zoom links
  • Students will join live sessions and do online programs
  • If you do not have wifi please talk to your school

 

Health/Nurse

Christine Neurohr
School Nurse
847-824-1259

 

Maritza Patsis
Health Clerk
847-824-1406

 

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Library info

The Des Plaines Library offers many options for students in our school district.
 
 
 

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Health/safety

Your student's health and safety is our top priority here at Orchard Place Elementary school.
 
• Report a safety concern tip
 
• Report a harassment, intimidation and bullying tip
 
• Crisis and prevention information for families
 

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