Fun Day is Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Volunteers needed! The Fun Day Committee needs parent volunteers and donated items to make the afternoon a success. Please consider signing up to decorate a pumpkin for Fun Day!
Volunteers needed! The Fun Day Committee needs parent volunteers and donated items to make the afternoon a success. Please consider signing up to decorate a pumpkin for Fun Day!
Orchard Fun Day 2026
Please join us on Thursday, October 22, 3:00-4:30 PM at Orchard School (rain date: October 23) for an afternoon of Fall Fun at Orchard! This jam-packed event features giant inflatables, the famous cake walk, decorated pumpkin raffle, bake sale, tattoo parlor, a photo booth, music, dancing, sensory-friendly crafts, and - new this year - a pumpkin patch geared towards younger students and those looking for a calmer activity! Also…enter if you dare…the annual Haunted House hosted/haunted by the 5th Graders! Enter our Special Moments Raffles for a chance to win: Lunch with Mrs. Ferreri! (includes a pizza lunch for you and two friends!) or Principal for the Day! (The chance of a lifetime! Don't miss out!).
Volunteers needed! The Fun Day Committee is looking for parent volunteers and donated items to help make the afternoon a success.
Please join us on Thursday, October 22, 3:00-4:30 PM at Orchard School (rain date: October 23) for an afternoon of Fall Fun at Orchard! This jam-packed event features giant inflatables, the famous cake walk, decorated pumpkin raffle, bake sale, tattoo parlor, a photo booth, music, dancing, sensory-friendly crafts, and - new this year - a pumpkin patch geared towards younger students and those looking for a calmer activity! Also…enter if you dare…the annual Haunted House hosted/haunted by the 5th Graders! Enter our Special Moments Raffles for a chance to win: Lunch with Mrs. Ferreri! (includes a pizza lunch for you and two friends!) or Principal for the Day! (The chance of a lifetime! Don't miss out!).
Volunteers needed! The Fun Day Committee is looking for parent volunteers and donated items to help make the afternoon a success.
Birthday Books!
Orchard’s popular Birthday Book Program is back! Place your birthday book orders before your child's birthday month! New this year: we will be accepting orders through the end of May 2027. We’ll recognize July and August half-birthdays in January and February, so students with summer birthdays can participate in the Birthday Book program. Please contact Erin Calvey with any questions. Happy Reading!
Orchard’s popular Birthday Book Program is back! Place your birthday book orders before your child's birthday month! New this year: we will be accepting orders through the end of May 2027. We’ll recognize July and August half-birthdays in January and February, so students with summer birthdays can participate in the Birthday Book program. Please contact Erin Calvey with any questions. Happy Reading!
On October 2nd, let's KICK off some fall fun & support this 5th grade FUNdraiser!
Everyone is welcome to join us for the screening of "Zootopia 2"!
Check-in begins at 6:30 pm; the movie will begin at 7 pm.
Bring your chairs, blankets, and water bottles! Water filling stations will be available.
This is NOT a drop-off event. Every family member needs a ticket.
Tickets are $15 per ticket OR $40 for a family of 3 or more.
Each ticket includes 1 bag of popcorn.
Snack Bags are available for PRE-PURCHASE ONLY. Each bag is $15 and includes: Haribo twin snake gummies, Annie’s cheddar/graham cracker bunnies, and Barnum animal crackers!
Orders due by September 30th.
Popcorn & candy will be sold at the event while supplies last!
If you have any questions, contact Sarah Kline or Bunny Cooper.
Everyone is welcome to join us for the screening of "Zootopia 2"!
Check-in begins at 6:30 pm; the movie will begin at 7 pm.
Bring your chairs, blankets, and water bottles! Water filling stations will be available.
This is NOT a drop-off event. Every family member needs a ticket.
Tickets are $15 per ticket OR $40 for a family of 3 or more.
Each ticket includes 1 bag of popcorn.
Snack Bags are available for PRE-PURCHASE ONLY. Each bag is $15 and includes: Haribo twin snake gummies, Annie’s cheddar/graham cracker bunnies, and Barnum animal crackers!
Orders due by September 30th.
Popcorn & candy will be sold at the event while supplies last!
If you have any questions, contact Sarah Kline or Bunny Cooper.
After school on Wednesday, 9/30, the HSA will be selling ice pops! Stop by and cool off while the weather is still warm. All proceeds go back to Orchard School!
Only a Few Spots Left for Art Shuffle at Orchard School!
Ridgewood Community School and One River present Art Shuffle for Grades K–5! Students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media through hands-on instruction designed to build skills and unleash creative confidence.
Grades K–2: Wednesdays, Oct 7 – Dec 2 (3:00–4:00 PM)
Grades 3–5: Thursdays, Oct 8 – Dec 10 (3:00–4:00 PM)
Cost: $250 (8 sessions)
Online Registration Opens: Wednesday, September 23rd at 1:00 PM
For more information, call 201-670-2777 or visit www.rpsnj.us/CommunitySchool
Ridgewood Community School and One River present Art Shuffle for Grades K–5! Students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media through hands-on instruction designed to build skills and unleash creative confidence.
Grades K–2: Wednesdays, Oct 7 – Dec 2 (3:00–4:00 PM)
Grades 3–5: Thursdays, Oct 8 – Dec 10 (3:00–4:00 PM)
Cost: $250 (8 sessions)
Online Registration Opens: Wednesday, September 23rd at 1:00 PM
For more information, call 201-670-2777 or visit www.rpsnj.us/CommunitySchool
Mark your calendars for the Week of Respect starting October 5th! All week long, we’re celebrating inclusion, kindness, and community with fun daily spirit days and dress-up themes.
Did you know you can easily support Orchard every time you buy groceries?
Just download the Box Tops app, select Orchard HSA, and use referral code TUMP4K6K to get started.
No more clipping boxes; simply scan or email your receipts within 14 days of purchase or link your Walmart account to earn cash for your school on hundreds of participating products.
Complete your first scan during the month of September to earn bonus money for our school!
Contact Mhairi Immermann with any questions.
Just download the Box Tops app, select Orchard HSA, and use referral code TUMP4K6K to get started.
No more clipping boxes; simply scan or email your receipts within 14 days of purchase or link your Walmart account to earn cash for your school on hundreds of participating products.
Complete your first scan during the month of September to earn bonus money for our school!
Contact Mhairi Immermann with any questions.
Orchard Fall ’26 Spirit Wear Sale — New Logo & Corey!
Get ready to show off your Orchard School Spirit!
The Fall 2026 Spirit Wear Sale will be open online from Tuesday, September 15 through Tuesday, September 29.
Want to see the new line in person? Samples of the Fall 2026 Spirit Wear collection will be available for viewing only at the Back-to-School Picnic on Friday, September 18. (Samples will not be available for purchase at the picnic.)
Shop the Spirit Wear Sale Online
Questions? Contact Kristin Lee or Jime Chwe. Get ready to represent Orchard in style!
Get ready to show off your Orchard School Spirit!
The Fall 2026 Spirit Wear Sale will be open online from Tuesday, September 15 through Tuesday, September 29.
Want to see the new line in person? Samples of the Fall 2026 Spirit Wear collection will be available for viewing only at the Back-to-School Picnic on Friday, September 18. (Samples will not be available for purchase at the picnic.)
Shop the Spirit Wear Sale Online
Questions? Contact Kristin Lee or Jime Chwe. Get ready to represent Orchard in style!
5th Grade Math Sandbox Starts September 23rd
Does your 5th grader love puzzles, brainteasers, and creative problem-solving? Join the REP Team for the 5th Grade Math Sandbox on Wednesday mornings from 8:35 to 9:00 AM in the Orchard Cafeteria, starting September 23rd. This program offers fun, open-ended math challenges designed to deepen critical thinking without pushing ahead of the classroom curriculum. It’s open to all interested 5th graders. Come to one session or all!
Try a Sandbox Teaser at Home:
Which One Doesn't Belong? 16 • 25 • 36 • 49 (Can you find a reason for each?)
Four 4s: Using exactly four 4s and any math operations, can you make every number from 0 to 10?
Students can bring their solutions to our first meeting!
Does your 5th grader love puzzles, brainteasers, and creative problem-solving? Join the REP Team for the 5th Grade Math Sandbox on Wednesday mornings from 8:35 to 9:00 AM in the Orchard Cafeteria, starting September 23rd. This program offers fun, open-ended math challenges designed to deepen critical thinking without pushing ahead of the classroom curriculum. It’s open to all interested 5th graders. Come to one session or all!
Try a Sandbox Teaser at Home:
Which One Doesn't Belong? 16 • 25 • 36 • 49 (Can you find a reason for each?)
Four 4s: Using exactly four 4s and any math operations, can you make every number from 0 to 10?
Students can bring their solutions to our first meeting!
5th Grade Car Wash
Help kick off an amazing final year at Orchard with the 5th Grade Car Wash! Our 5th graders are ready to roll up their sleeves, grab a sponge, and get your car sparkling—all while raising money for an extra special school year.
Date: September 12th (Rain Date: September 13th)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Orchard School Parking Lot
Payment: Cash or advance/day-of payments via CheddarUp.
Support: You can also purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List.
Thank you for supporting our 5th graders!
Help kick off an amazing final year at Orchard with the 5th Grade Car Wash! Our 5th graders are ready to roll up their sleeves, grab a sponge, and get your car sparkling—all while raising money for an extra special school year.
Date: September 12th (Rain Date: September 13th)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Orchard School Parking Lot
Payment: Cash or advance/day-of payments via CheddarUp.
Support: You can also purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List.
Thank you for supporting our 5th graders!
HSA Volunteer Opportunities
Get Involved at Orchard!
Our school thrives on the energy, creativity, and time our families share. Whether you love planning events, helping behind the scenes, or want a fun way to connect with other parents, there’s a place for you! For the 2026–27 school year, many roles already have a Chair, so you’ll join as a Co-Chair and share the work. To learn more and sign up, go to Open Committee Volunteer Opportunities or email HSA VP Sara Lerner at orchardleadvolunteer@gmail.com.
Get Involved at Orchard!
Our school thrives on the energy, creativity, and time our families share. Whether you love planning events, helping behind the scenes, or want a fun way to connect with other parents, there’s a place for you! For the 2026–27 school year, many roles already have a Chair, so you’ll join as a Co-Chair and share the work. To learn more and sign up, go to Open Committee Volunteer Opportunities or email HSA VP Sara Lerner at orchardleadvolunteer@gmail.com.
Parents Night Out - After Back-to-School Night on 9/16
Don’t want to head straight home after Back-to-School Night? We don’t either!
Join other Orchard HSA members to connect and unwind at McMurphy’s, right after Back-to-School Night on September 16!
More information to follow in the next eNews.
Don’t want to head straight home after Back-to-School Night? We don’t either!
Join other Orchard HSA members to connect and unwind at McMurphy’s, right after Back-to-School Night on September 16!
More information to follow in the next eNews.
Welcome (Back) to Orchard School! Bring a blanket and join fellow Orchard families on Friday, 9/18 from 4-6 pm for an evening of pizza, music, mingling, games, crafts, and lots of fun! (Rain date: Friday, 9/25).
Whole pizzas AND slices are available to purchase in advance and will be distributed at the picnic.
Bake Sale and Snack items, as well as School Spirit Wear, will also be available for purchase at the picnic.
Please bring your own water bottles!
Pre-order pizza by 9/16.
Volunteers are needed!
Our picnic would not be complete without a Bake Sale! Sign up to bake or buy some treats and snacks!
Sign up to help with setup, cleanup, pizza distribution, and making crafts! Lend a hand and make this event a great success!
Contact Courtney Westermann at cbwestermann@gmail.com or Victoria Parizale at victoria.parziale@gmail.com.
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Whole pizzas AND slices are available to purchase in advance and will be distributed at the picnic.
Bake Sale and Snack items, as well as School Spirit Wear, will also be available for purchase at the picnic.
Please bring your own water bottles!
Pre-order pizza by 9/16.
Volunteers are needed!
Our picnic would not be complete without a Bake Sale! Sign up to bake or buy some treats and snacks!
Sign up to help with setup, cleanup, pizza distribution, and making crafts! Lend a hand and make this event a great success!
Contact Courtney Westermann at cbwestermann@gmail.com or Victoria Parizale at victoria.parziale@gmail.com.
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Sign-ups for Chess and LEGO Robotics begin Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.
Registration for our popular LEGO Robotics and Chess with Grandmaster Mac programs opens at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 9/2.
Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up right away!
Links can be found in eNews and your virtual backpack on the website.
Registration for our popular LEGO Robotics and Chess with Grandmaster Mac programs opens at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, 9/2.
Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up right away!
Links can be found in eNews and your virtual backpack on the website.
Image Art Studios will be here on September 29th to capture our students and staff. We'll be taking both individual portraits and class photos during school hours.
You'll have the chance to purchase prints of your superstar student! Image Art will send you an email with a special link and all the purchase options a few weeks after photo day.
You'll have the chance to purchase prints of your superstar student! Image Art will send you an email with a special link and all the purchase options a few weeks after photo day.
The 5th Grade Car Wash is coming on September 12th (Rain Date: September 13th)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Orchard School Parking Lot
Thank you for supporting our 5th graders!
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Orchard School Parking Lot
Thank you for supporting our 5th graders!
Did you know ?
The Mandatory Student Information Update (https://www.rpsnj.us/MSIU) is required for your child to get chromebook access and other important school information?
Updates are due before school starts! Avoid the Stress and Complete your forms today!
Visit https://www.rpsnj.us/MSIU
The Mandatory Student Information Update (https://www.rpsnj.us/MSIU) is required for your child to get chromebook access and other important school information?
Updates are due before school starts! Avoid the Stress and Complete your forms today!
Visit https://www.rpsnj.us/MSIU
Deadline extended to July 12th for School Supply ordering! Don't spend the last weeks of summer shopping for school supplies. Order a kit that is packed and ready to go and is shipped directly to Orchard School. https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/67482
☀️ Cool Down with Ice Pops! Our next pop-up ice pop sale is Tuesday, 6/16, right after school! Look for our table at the front of the school. $3/per ice pop with proceeds directly supporting the Orchard 4th of July Float!