Orangefield Elementary School

Don’t miss out on this year’s OES Yearbook!
Capture all the memories from an amazing year before it’s too late!

Deadline: April 10
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Next week begins the final round of parent lunches for the school year!

Week of April 6: Kindergarten & 3rd Grade
Week of April 13: 1st & 4th Grade
Week of April 20: Pre-K, 2nd, & 5th Grade

Please note: The campus will be closed to lunch visitors on April 7, 14, and 21 due to STAAR testing.

We look forward to seeing you during these final lunch visits!

Tomorrow is Easter Party Day!

Be sure to check out the attached flyer for all the details about tomorrow’s Easter parties!

Party Times & Check-In:

Pre-K, 1st, 3rd & 5th: Party from 9:30–10:00 am (Check-in begins at 9:15 am)
Allen/Armand, Kinder, 2nd & 4th: Party from 10:45–11:15 am (Check-in begins at 10:30 am)

We’re looking forward to a fun day!

Yesterday, our Orangefield family wore purple to honor and remember our beloved kindergarten teacher, Regan Taylor. 💜

Mrs. Taylor’s kindness, dedication, and love for her students left a lasting impact on so many lives. Her classroom was a place of warmth, joy, and learning, and her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of her students, colleagues, and our entire community.

Purple was her favorite color, and it was a small way for us to come together and celebrate the beautiful life she lived and the difference she made every single day.

Orangefield Elementary would like to invite you to our Title I Spring Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026. During this meeting, we will be sharing important information about our Title I Program and how it supports your child’s learning. The meeting will be held in the OES Library from 4:30–5:30 PM. We hope you will join us to learn more and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Refreshments will be provided, and we look forward to seeing you there!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lKpNS4DVnw1ChAXbdS4HKZJdhkauT7tA/view?usp=drive_link

The online portion of PreK & Kindergarten Kickoff registration begins today! The online registration forms must be completed prior to coming to the in-person Kickoff event on April 16th.
Instructions for the online registration can be found here: https://bit.ly/OESKickoff

Don’t miss out on this year’s OES Yearbook!
Capture all the memories from an amazing year before it’s too late!

Deadline: April 10
Order here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/orangefieldelementary

Order yours today before it's too late!

Hop into the Book Fair this week!

Last week, Mrs. Braneff's Social Studies classes were learning about the European Explorers who created routes to Texas as well as maps of the Gulf Coast. We learned about the contributions of other countries during this time, as well as the contributions that the new land had on the European countries. As part of our study, we took time to build ships in class using random materials. In order to succeed, the ship needed to float for 1 minute after being constructed.

Alumni Kacie Wright visited Mrs. Michael’s first-grade class to share the importance of dental health! She talked with students about healthy habits, why taking care of our teeth matters, and how small daily routines can make a big difference. Our students loved hearing from her and were excited to learn new ways to keep their smiles bright!

5th grade science teachers Mrs. Abshire and Mrs. Miller proudly led OES Leadership students in participating in the 31st Annual Community Trash-Off for Shangri La. This meaningful community event gave students the opportunity to put their science learning into action while serving the community.
As part of the clean-up effort, students worked together to collect litter, beautify the area, and help protect local ecosystems. Through this hands-on experience, they saw firsthand how pollution impacts the environment and how small actions can make a big difference.
The event aligned perfectly with 5th grade science concepts such as conservation, environmental stewardship, and the importance of caring for natural resources. Most importantly, our students demonstrated responsibility, teamwork, and pride in giving back.
We are so proud of our Leadership students for representing OES with heart, hard work, and a commitment to making our community a cleaner, better place! 🌎

We’re so proud of these students for mastering all of the sight words introduced so far this year, along with their color and number words! Their hard work and dedication truly show. Congratulations to each of the KINDERGARTEN SIGHT WORD STARS!

Abigail Martinez, Aubree Aguillard, Ava Bernard, Beau Barfield, Blaire Medina, Brax Hanks, Brayden Pilgrim, Bryce Gore, Cambri Hudson, Carter Frederick, Charlee Dixon, Conway Locke, Drew Tingle, Harper Bailey, Harper Evans, Harrison Wills, Hudson Welch, Isaac Taylor, Jonah Dennison, Kai Laughlin, Levi Royal, Levi Stark, Liam Maldonado, Lincoln Picard, Logan McBride, Mia Page, Octavia Simon, Olive Chesson, Oliver Dial, Owen Maddox, Patton Latham, Rafe Vice, Rennlee Sellers, Rowan Gilstrap, Samuel Best, Scarlett Kennedy, Tripp Ashby, Walker Pinner, Wayde Briggs, Waylon Morgan, Reba Buford (not pictured), Indie Scales (not pictured)

Our 2nd–5th graders kicked off their LEGO Education SPIKE adventures today! Students jumped right into building and coding everything from mini taxis to wild carnival rides.

Through hands-on challenges, they combined creativity, logic, and problem-solving to bring their designs to life. It’s amazing to see them apply coding concepts while engineering solutions to story-based problems.

We are so proud of their teamwork, curiosity, and enthusiasm for STEAM!

Our 3rd-grade scientists took a trip through space this week, exploring planets, the Sun, and our amazing solar system. They asked great questions and showed incredible curiosity. Proud of our star learners!

In this hands-on investigation, OES 3rd graders become paleontologists in reading class as they carefully “excavate” chocolate chips from cookies using simple tools—just like real scientists uncover fossils. This activity connects to our readings The Albertosaurus Mystery and Ötzi the 5,000-Year-Old Mummy, where students explore how experts study clues from the past to learn about dinosaurs, ancient humans, and Earth’s history. As students practice precision and patience during their cookie dig, they also strengthen key reading skills: identifying the central idea, using text and graphic features to gather information, and understanding story structure to explain how scientists make discoveries. This playful dig brings science to life while building confident, evidence-based readers.

Last night our 3rd graders took us back in time with their Schoolhouse Rock–themed performance, and they absolutely rocked the stage! From the energy to the classic songs we all know and love, they brought the nostalgia and the talent.

One of the highlights of the night was their performance of “3 Is the Magic Number” — the perfect song for our amazing 3rd graders! It couldn’t have been a more fitting moment, and they delivered it with so much joy and confidence.

A huge thank you to our students, parents, and staff who helped make the evening so special.

Orangefield Elementary is excited to team up with OJH and OHS for the Orange Lions Club Annual PB&J Challenge! From February 2nd through February 23rd, students are encouraged to bring in peanut butter and jelly to help fight hunger in our community.

The district with the highest pounds-per-student will bring home the trophy—so every donation counts!

We would love your support in helping our campus contribute as much as possible to this meaningful cause. Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference!

Little Dribblers Night tonight!

Any Little Dribbler who wears their Little Dribblers jersey will receive free admission and will have the opportunity to run out on the court with both the girls and boys varsity teams before the games begin!