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Memorable Traditions and Exciting Activities
 Get ready for non-stop fun and excitement on our lower campus, where incredible all-campus events, unforgettable field trips, and amazing grade-level activities make every day an adventure. 

Welcome Back Meet-Up

Each grade level holds their own Back-to-School meet up event, where students get to meet their new classmates.

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Field Day

At the end of the school year, students enjoy a fun-filled Field Day, featuring scooter rides, bouncing on giant bouncy balls, relay races, and quality time with friends!

5th grade girls outside

gRAMparent's Day

We love to honor our grandparents! On this special day, we invite our gRAMparents to visit us at our school. They get to watch us perform a special song, visit our classroom, take pictures with us, and enjoy tasty refreshments.

student posing with his grandparents

Incredible Kid Day

Psalm 127:3 states, "Children are a heritage from the Lord; offspring a reward from Him." On Incredible Kid Day, we celebrate the incredible kids at Orangewood by reading them letters from loved ones in their life.

girl holding up paper that says I Am Brave

Walkathon

At our annual walk-a-thon, students support their school by walking to raise money for school enhancements such as new playground features, gym improvements, and more!

four students standing outside with popsicles

Homecoming Week

Students enjoy dressing up each day during homecoming week, attending school pep rallies, and playing minute-to-win-it style games during Homecoming Week.

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Serve Day

In December, every grade level takes part in a "Serve Day," engaging in a variety of meaningful activities such as serving a variety of community groups, packing food boxes, making blankets for local shelters, and more!

student holding up dog bowl and plastic bag, with blankets and dog food in background

Field Trips

An integral part of education at Orangewood is engaging in co-curricular experiences like field trips. Check out some of the fun places our students explore throughout the year!

Grade Level Events

These are just some of the fun-filled activities students participate in.

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PreK 101 Days of School

Counting by 1’s and 10’s to 100 is introduced with the 101 Day of School celebration where students dress up like puppies and enjoy many fun dog-like learning activities.

student riding a pony
PreK/TK Farm Day

Students experience Farm Day where live animals visit and they spend the morning doing farm-themed activities on our campus.

student dressed up in 50's clothing
TK 50th Day of School

Students celebrate the 50th Day of School with a 1950’s Party, transforming their classroom into a Drive In Theatre, along with literacy and math activities centered on the 1950’s era.

two students with letters Q and U on their chest walking down the aisle in a fake wedding
Kindergarten Q&U Wedding

A highlight of the Kindergarten year is the Q & U wedding where the students dress up and participate in a beautiful wedding to learn that the letters q and u are together in most words.

Kindergarten Graduation picture with students leaving classroom
Kindergarten Graduation

After a fun-filled year of learning and growth, Kindergarten students are celebrated in a Kindergarten Graduation ceremony.

student dressed like a grandma
1st Grade 100 Days of School

Students celebrate the 100th day of school by dressing up like they're 100 years old!

student wearing egyptian crown
1st Grade Ancient Egypt Day

Students learn all about Ancient Egypt and have fun making crafts and playing themed games to celebrate what they've learned!

students posing with a veteran
2nd Grade Veteran's Day

Our favorite event in 2nd grade is our Veteran’s Day program where Veteran friends and family members are invited to attend a program to honor them for all they do for our country.

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2nd Grade Greek Day

We host our Greek Day event as a culmination activity of our Greek culture unit. This day is a fun celebration with Greek Olympic games, Greek food, making togas and torches, and Greek art.

student pretending to be a meteorologist outside
3rd Grade Meteorologist Day

Students get to experience what it's like to be a Meteorologist as they learn all about weather forecasts.

student and teacher posing with a gingerbread house
3rd Grade Gingerbread House Day

3rd Graders enjoy making their very own Gingerbread house creations!

two students laying on floor in pajamas
4th Grade Polar Express Party

Christmas parties are more fun in style. Our 4th graders love their themed "Polar Express" Christmas party.

two students dissecting a frog
4th Grade Dissections

Science class in 4th grade includes several dissections throughout the year, including cow eye and squid dissections!

student seated at a fancy table eating a delicate pastry
5th Grade Narnia Tea

After studying The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, students participate in an immersive on-campus Narnia experience that brings the beloved story to life.

two students using iPads and a microscope in science
5th Grade Science Fair

5th grade students participate in an annual science fair, where they form a question, state a hypothesis, and use the scientific method to conduct their experiment.

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6th Grade Wax Museum

In Social Studies, students select a historical figure to study. After researching the lifetime achievements and contributions of their historical figure, students dress up as their figure and become a pretend Wax figure for a day - who comes to life when visited!

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6th Grade Moving Up Parade

Families deck out their cars and drive by in a parade to celebrate their 6th grade students promotion onto the Upper Campus.