Dear OPES Families,

You may not know this, but September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Each day, 43 families across the United States will hear the words, "Your child has Cancer." At Orchard Park, we have two families that have been forever changed by those words. Libby Kern (4th grade) and Wren Jansen (Kindergarten) are Cancer Warriors and on September 21st, we are GOING GOLD in support of them and every other child fighting for their lives. We ask that all students wear Gold or Yellow! If you'd like more ways to get involved, please refer to the flyer below. Thank you for all the you do in support of our school!

Upcoming Events:

9/19- Fall Pictures.

9/21- Going Gold for Pediatric Cancer Awareness! We ask that all OPES students wear Gold or Yellow in support of those children that are fighting for their lives. 

9/20- Publix Math Night from 5:30-7:30 pm at Public Supermarket. (928 Gold Hill Rd, Fort Mill)

9/21- Family Fun Night from 5:30-6:30 pm at Orchard Park Elementary School.

**We are currently looking for volunteers to dress up as our school mascot, OPIE the Eagle! If you are interested, we have several spots available. Please click here to sign up.**

 *School Store is open every Wednesday!

Begins at 7:10 am and goes until school starts for the day! 

Helpful Links:

- Orchard Park Elementary School Website (be sure to register here to add/pay lunch & field trip fees)

- Orchard Park Elementary School Facebook Page

Club News: 

Chess Club- 5th grade Chess Club will begin Tuesday, September 4th, 7:10am in the Cafeteria. No need to sign up, just show up! We will meet Tuesday/Thursdays for the next 7 weeks and have a great time learning strategies and developing our game. All levels welcome. 

Vex Robotics Club- Currently in need of a Parent Helper. Ms. Price, our Technology teacher, will lead the club. Please click here to email Ms. Price, if interested in assisting.

Spirit Rock Information:

To reserve the Spirit Rock, you MUST create an account and sign-in.

• Once you are signed in, simply click the top menu tab labeled "Fundraisers" and then click the "Spirit Rock" subsection.
• Payment must be submitted at time of sign-up for the rock to confirm your reservation.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us here. 

*Please also note that the administration at Orchard Park Elementary does not currently manage the rock, so please do not call the Main Office with questions.*