The Core
The Orchard School
April 13, 2012
Volume 3, Issue 29
Important Dates
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BREAKFAST
K Registration
April 18, 2012
Spring Break
April 23-27
SLIMY TAG SALE
May 4 & 5
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2 Baldwin Avenue, South Burlington, VT 05403
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802-652-7300
Dear Parents,
We are very close to completing our soccer goal fund-raiser.
Our “goal” is to have the nets up and being used right after the
Spring vacation. Although we are close to our goal, there is still
time to make a contribution if you would like to. May 1st will
mark the beginning of Orchard’s soccer domination!
5th Grade parents—we will be having our DARE graduation on
Tuesday, May 1st at 1:35 pm in the cafeteria. We hope you
can plan to join us.
Have a great weekend; take some time to read with your
child.
Mark Trifilio
News from the PTO……..
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Thank you to all Orchard families for helping to make this year’s Skate Night such a
huge success!! A very special thank you to Jenny Burke, our chair and her co-chairs:
Robyn Kummer, Kara Strempek and Heather Sweeny
The PTO would also like to thank of all our budding scientists and their families for their
participation in this year’s Science Fair. Thanks to Rich Kelly for his continued leadership
on this important event!
Our next PTO meeting will be Monday, May 14 at 6PM in the Art Room.
Did you know…….
…that thanks to the generosity of the Orchard School community, Skate Night
raised over $4,000 which will help fund the many activities that the PTO supports.
Did you know that the PTO allocates $275 to each teacher at Orchard to help offset
classroom supplies and curriculum materials not included in the school budget?
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported the 5th Grade Fun Day
Uno's fundraisers in March and November. We were able to raise over
$1000 towards the 5th Grade Fun Day trip.
Let’s all stay healthy—just one week to Spring Break!
News from our Farm to School Program—
This week was our (Black Bean) Mexican Lasagna, it was a fun experience!
Recipe for 12 servings Mexican Lasagna
Instructions
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Process white beans in food processor until smooth.
Combine pureed beans, black beans, bulgur, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.
Mix salsa & water
Assemble ingredients as follows in a 9”x12” pan coated with cooking spray:
 Ladle some of the salsa/water mixture to coat the bottom of the pan.
 Arrange tortillas to cover bottom of pan.
 Spread bean mixture over tortillas;
 Sprinkle with cheese and diced tomatoes.
Ingredients
 *Repeat 2 more times*
Great northern beans, canned..…4 lbs + 9 5/8 ozs
 Top with remaining tortillas
Black beans, canned……………...2 lbs + 5 ozs
 Pour half of the salsa/water mixture over each
Bulgur wheat (raw, dry)................3/4 cup
pan of lasagna.
Oregano.........................................1 Tbsp + 7/8 tsp
5. Bake, covered with aluminum foil:
Cumin........................................... 2 1/2 tsp
 Conventional oven: 350 for 1 ¼ - 1 ½ hours.
Garlic powder.................................2 1/2 tsp
 Convection oven: 325 for 45 minutes.
Cheddar Cheese.............................12-14oz
6. Uncover and sprinkle each pan with remaining cheese.
Salsa…………………....................18 oz
7. Bake until melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Tomatoes, canned/diced...............18 oz
Makes 12 servings.
Whole grain tortillas......................8 (8” size)
WATER...........................................1 1/4 cups
PACT Update!
Please join us for the annual PACT Fair on Tuesday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the F.H.
Tuttle Middle School Cafeteria: games, crafts, fun, and more! You won’t want to miss
this fantastic family-friendly event, which is free and open to our community. Dinner is
also available for a nominal fee. PACT expresses deep gratitude for the partnership of
the South Burlington Recreation Department, the South Burlington Police Department,
and the South Burlington School District on this special event.
Questions? Please call 660-3189.
Lunch Menu from April 16-20
Monday
Chicken Patty on
whole wheat bun
Mixed Vegetables
Peaches
“Cookie”
Tuesday
Pasta Bar
Pasta w/choice of
Sauce
Italian Bread
Caesar Salad
Applesauce
Wednesday
Oven Roasted
Chicken
Homemade Roll
Or
Ham Sandwich on
whole wheat bread
Herb Rice
Peas
Pineapple
Thursday
***Orchard Salad
Bar***
Friday
Personal Pan
Cheese Pizza
Assorted
Vegetables
Pineapple