OREMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
711 Highvilla Road, Baltimore, MD 21221
410-887-0172
The Wolf
Ms. Marcia Wolf, Principal
Mrs. Louise Supnick, Assistant Principal
June 1, 2017
Orems’ Mission Statement
The mission of Orems Elementary School is to
create a culture of deliberate excellence for every
student. The Orems’ staff will work cooperatively
with parents, PTA, and the community to create a
safe, secure, and positive environment conducive
to high levels of teaching, learning, and student
engagement.
Our Beliefs and Values
*We believe that all students can and will learn.
*We are committed to increasing student
achievement by establishing high expectations and
maximizing student potential.
*We are committed to equipping every student
with the critical 21st century skills needed to be
globally competitive, and college and/or career
ready upon high school graduation.
Vision Statement
Orems Elementary School will challenge children
of all abilities to achieve academic excellence.
We will equip our children for the demands and
opportunities of the twenty-first century by
offering a differentiated, effective and rigorous
curriculum to all students. Our goal is to work in a
partnership with our parents and community to
create an environment where students are
empowered to discover their strengths and to
achieve their maximum potential.
In a disciplined and caring environment, based on
mutual respect, each child will be valued as an
individual in his/her own right, and will be
encouraged to be a self-sufficient, responsible,
cooperative and caring member of society.
Friday, June 9 –
Last Day for PS and PK
Tuesday, June 13 –
Last Day for K-5
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
What an exciting year it has been! And
how very proud we are of our students! We
truly have the most hard-working, kind and
caring students in Baltimore County.
As the year ends and summer officially takes
over, please make sure you plan time daily to
read with your children. Also encourage them
to practice math skills. It’s so important to
keep skills fresh and avoid academic regression
over the summer months.
Work continues on our air conditioning
which is expected to be up and running for the
beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.
Beginning on Wednesday, June 14, the school’s
office will be located in the relocatable on the hill.
Hours will be 8:30-3:30 however we ask that you
phone for an appointment as there may be days
that we are unable to be on campus.
We would like to thank the families that
responded to our Parent Survey this year. The
responses were very positive, with a few
suggestions for improvement. We will consider
the suggestions when our Leadersihp Team meets
during the summer months to plan for the 20172018 school year.
On behalf of everyone here at Orems,
we thank you for your support of our children
and our program. We wish you all a very
happy and safe summer!
Marcia J. Wolf, Principal
Louise Supnick, Assistant Principal
The Board of Education will announce its
decision regarding the Boundary Process for the
eight schools involved in the Victory Villa Project
on Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 PM, at Greenwood,
Building E. Due to the Process, Orems has been
identified as an overcrowded school. Therefore,
we are not not able to accept any special
permission students for any grade level.
We are now planning for the new school
year. We ask that you notify the school if your
child (Grades PreK through 4) will not be
returning for the 2017-2018 school year. We will
begin the necessary paperwork/transfer so that it is
available at the end of the school year for you to
take to the receiving school.
On May 16, 2017, we inducted 12 new
members to the Orems Chapter of the National
Elementary Honor Society! Congratulations to our
new members: Chi Chi Onyenwe, Halia Akers,
Monaya Badra, Adam Brilla, Baden Doro,
Madison Dorsey, Nora Karsche, Isabelle Krisafi,
Wesley McNeal, Allison Oates, Brian Paape, and
Daniel Parker.
Our current Honor Society members have
been busy this year! They have helped with
Pennies for Patients, collected food for the Orems
United Methodist Church, became buddy readers
for kindergarten and first grades and planned and
implemented Earth day classroom presentations
for the celebration of Earth day. We are so proud
of their efforts and wish them well on their
journey to middle school!
Exercise Kids’ Minds
During the Summer
If students laze away the days of summer
without using their minds, they can lose up to a
month of learning – especially in reading and
math. Stem the summer slide and keep your child
engaged with these fun, brain-friendly activities.
Devise a plan – Tell your child that reading and
learning activities will be an important part of
their summer. Assure them that they’ll still have
lots of time for play.
Gather activity books – Give children their own
activity book with crossword puzzles or number
games customized for their specific age group.
Set a “due date” to keep them on track, but let
them work at their own pace.
Designate daily reading blocks – Set aside at least
15 minutes a day for your entire family to read.
(That means parents, too!) Find reading
recommendations by grade level.
SPIRIT CODE
Be respectful
Be responsible
Be safe
Be prepared
Sneak learning into family trips – If your family is
able to take a vacation during the summer, include
stops at zoos, museums, or historic sites. Have
your child help you plot the journey using maps
and keep a journal along the way. Older children
can tally up miles, keep track of expenses, or
compute gas mileage.