Lauren Green
Dear Orchard Park, Elementary School Parents, Teachers, and Staff,
What a wonderful school year we have had! Thank you to our teachers, staff, and administration for creating an amazing school experience for our children this year. My name is Lauren Green, and I have had the privilege as acting as your PTO Vice President this school year. I would like to continue my time on the PTOBoard and serve as your PTO President next year. I am a former teacher and I understand the challenges that teachers face every day. As a parent, I understand how critical a teacher’s influence is on a child’s development. It is because of my experience as a teacher, and as a passionate advocate for my children’s education, that I feel I can best serve the PTO as president.
My 1st grader loves his school and I love his school. Isn’t this every parent’s dream? Our teachers are the strength of our school and a very dynamic part of our PTO. As parents and caregivers, we want our teachers to feel that they are appreciated. This year, I have worked on many projects to help give our teachers the resources that they need. A few examples include: raising the dollar amount on the gift cards teachers receive from the PTO to buy classroom supplies in the beginning of the year, I proposed the idea of The Holiday Shoppe to the board and I lead the shop with the help of many wonderful volunteers, and as a result our fundraising exceeded our expectations and we were able to purchase playground balls for all of the classrooms, proposed to the board to increase and helped vote to give each teacher in the building a $500 check to use for classroom materials, supplies and or instruction materials, as well as a very special teacher appreciation week. Let’s continue to do these wonderful things for our teachers and staff!
I am committed to ensuring that the Orchard Park PTO remains strong and that we use our generous donations from parents, family members and sponsors appropriately and effectively to better serve our students and staff. Next year, we will have the opportunity to bring back some of our successful events including Boosterthon, The Holiday Shoppe, The Winter Dance, and The Book Fair. I would also like to see some of our clubs return, as well as the Watch Dog Program. I would also like to improve our communication with parents. Have any ideas or an event you would like to try? Come to a PTO meeting to talk with us or feel free to send us an email so we can hear more. All and any help are appreciated! Parents, you are an important part of the process and I value your voice in your child’s education. I want to hear from you!
Thank you for your commitment to education and to our school. Orchard Park is a shining light, a model of excellence for when a community comes together to support its school. I believe we can take it further. Let us show everyone what the spirit of Eagle Pride is all about.
All the best,
Lauren Green
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Upcoming Events
- Saturday, February 1
- Monday, March 24
- Tuesday, March 25
- Wednesday, March 26
- Thursday, March 27
- Friday, March 28
- Monday, March 31
PTO Meetings and Events for 2024-2025
2024-2025 Meetings
August 23 - Back to School Meeting
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
September 20 - PTO ELA/Reading Curriculum Info Session
- 9:30 a.m. @ OPES Cafeteria
- Speakers from Admin & Teachers
- all welcome
May 2 - End of School Meeting + PTO Interest Session
- 9:30 a.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- all welcome
2024-2025 Family Events
August 22 - Spirit Night
- 2 to 9 p.m. @ TCBY Baxter
- a portion of all sales go to OPES
- mention OPES when checking out
September 8 - Cornhole Tournament
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Baxter Community Center Green
-$15 per team, football, food & BYOB
- Arrive between 11-11:30 a.m. for check-in
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
- Fathers, Grandfathers, Gentlemen (& Caretakers)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 3 - September 26 - Spirit Night
- 5 to 9 p.m. @ Inizio Pizza Napoletana Fort Mill
- a portion of all sales go to OPES
- mention OPES when checking out
- does NOT apply to Uber Eats or Door Dash orders
September 26 - October 4 - Boosterthon Week & Fun Run (Oct 4 - Fun Run)
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- parents welcome to attend Fun Run (information will be sent home from school)
October 20 - Carolina Panthers Game Watch Party
- 4 to 7 p.m. @ Towne Tavern At Fort Mill
- $12 per adult, kids are free
- must RSVP all names in party attending when purchasing tickets (we have a limited capacity)
- apps provided
- free raffle giveaways!
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
October 23 - Spirit Night
- 5 to 9 p.m. @ VooDoo Wing Company
- a portion of all sales go to OPES including "to-go" orders
- mention OPES when checking out
November 19 - Spirit Night
- 5 to 8 p.m. @ Empire Pizza Fort Mill
- a portion of all DINE-IN sales go to OPES
- mention OPES when checking out
December 4 - Spirit Night
- 4 to 9 p.m. @ Ilios Crafted Greek Fort Mill
- a portion of all dine-in, online and take-out sales go to OPES
- mention OPES when checking out
December 9 -12 - Holiday Shoppe (Dec 12 - Shopping Night w/ Santa)
- fundraiser for students to buy gifts for family & friends
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
February 1 - Winter Dance
- time TBD @ OPES Cafeteria
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
March 24 - 28 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
March 31 - April 4 - Book Fair
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
April 5 - Garden Party
- 4 to 6:30 p.m. @ Baxter Village Hall
- Silent Auction, Raffle, Live Music, Charcuterie & more
- Mothers, Grandmothers or Caretakers
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
Date TBD - End of the Year Celebration
- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. @ Kate's Skating Center - Rock Hill
- parent volunteers will be needed (email opespto@gmail.com to help)
- all OPES families are invited to attend - scholarships available!
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