Orenda Winter Concert 2010

This year students heard a wonderful concert given by the Karigon and Orenda Orchestra and the Orenda Chorus.  The students also heard a very clever version of Good Principal Smith to the tune of Good King Wenceslas.  Listen to the words by watching the video.

Student Council Elections

The student council held their elections for their officers. The third, fourth, and fifth graders attended the elections to listen to the candidate speeches. All of the candidates did an excellent job sharing with the school why they would be a good officer. Thank you to all that ran. The votes were tallied up and here are the results.

President: Katherin Cornell
Vice President: Brady VanEpps
Treasurer: Zach Lukasik
Recording Secretary: Zach Betters
Correspondent Secretary: Megan Betters

Comfy Cozy Day

The student council put together comfy cozy day on Friday, December 17th 2010. The entire school participated including teachers and staff. It was the perfect winter day to be comfy cozy! It was wonderful seeing the school come together and have some fun! Check out the pictures below.

Third Grade learns about THE NUTCRACKER!

This year Mrs. Lemieur's and Mrs. Moore's classes have been studying "The Nutcracker" in music class. They have read an adaptation of the story, listened and analyzed the form of "The March," learned the melody from "The March" on their recorders and watched portions of the ballet. Next week they will be acting out the story during their class time. If you and your family have time to take in a performance this holiday season, we highly recommend all of our local ballet company performances!

Interactive White Boards

This year a number of classrooms staring using interactive white boards on a regular basis.  Please watch the video to see what your children have been using and enjoying.

Orenda Votes!

Every year the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County wants 5th grade students to learn about the importance of voting.  This year 5th grade students were encouraged to visit poling stations with their families and learn about the importance of having an opinion on how their government works.  All students who participated received a certificate and a pin stating they voted.

Orenda Pilgrims

Every year Orenda 1st graders have pen pals at Saddlewood Elementary School in Colonie.  In November, the Orenda 1st graders visit their pen pals, as Pilgrims, and spend the day learning about their friends and their school.  Their new friends will visit Orenda later in the year.

Welcome to the Orenda Bulletin Board

Throughout the year there are a number of events happening at Orenda.  This blog has been created so families have the opportunity to see what their children are doing in school.  Please check back regularly to see what is happening.  If you have any questions please email manorebe@shenet.org and your question will be forwarded to the appropriate person to answer your question.