OES Parents- Homecoming Picture Forms/Payments are due THIS FRIDAY, September 26th! We can't wait to see everyone decked out in their Bobcat attire!

*If you paid on Cheddarup, you DO NOT have to fill out the paper form.

https://photo-ops.cheddarup.com
3 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Homecoming Pictures
Last week, students at Orangefield Elementary joined children and adults around the world in celebrating creativity, courage, and collaboration through International Dot Day. Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot, this event encourages innovation, self-discovery, and confidence.

OES Librarian, Kaycie Donnaud, shared the story with classes and encouraged students to “make their mark” to help make the world a more colorful and wonderful place.
3 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Dot Day Poster
Students making their mark
students celebrating Dot Day
Kindergarten Sight Word Stars!

Congrats to these amazing students for mastering 100% of their sight words in the first six weeks!

Top: Harrison Wills, Tripp Ashby, Liam Maldonado, Drew Tingle, Owen Maddox, Reba Buford, Kai Laughlin, Waylon Morgan
Middle: Bryce Gore, Mia Page, Lincoln Picard, Harper Evans, Aubree Aguillard, Logan McBride, Jack Rawls
Bottom: Indie Scales, Olive Chesson, Walker Pinner, Blaire Medina, Beau Barfield, Rafe Vice

Not pictured: Octavia Simon, Levi Royal
3 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Kindergarten Students
The Kiwanis Club of Orange donated $500 to Orangefield ISD to purchase books for elementary students to add to their home libraries. We are greatly appreciative of the generosity of the Kiwanis Club.

Pictured: Harry Vine, Kiwanis Club of Orange Vice President, Sunshine Copeland, Orangefield ISD District Librarian/Grant Writer, and Julie Fuller, Orangefield Elementary Principal.
3 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Check for Orangefield Elementary
OES Parents – Just a reminder that all USA Fundraiser forms and money are due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Thank you so much for your continued support!
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
USA
OES Homecoming Dress Up Days are coming up September 29 – October 3! We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit each day!
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
elementary dress up days
This week, Mrs. Wolfford's third graders learned all about how a courtroom works through the reading of the story, "The Trial of Cardigan Jones." To bring the story to life, they toured the Orange County Courthouse, where students met with the Court Coordinator and Judge Mandy White-Rogers. They were able to observe a real courtroom, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of how trials are conducted.

Students also put their new knowledge into action during our very own Mock Trial: "The Case of the Missing Candy Bar." Students took on the roles of judge, bailiff, attorneys, witnesses, and jury members as they practiced critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills while connecting literature to real-world experiences. Thankfully, the trial ended with the accused being found NOT GUILTY of taking the candy bar!

It's always a great day to be a Bobcat!
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Class group picture
Picture of class
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4 months ago, Orangefield ISD
Fall Picture Day

DOW Sabine River Operations recently awarded Orangefield Elementary a $2,500 grant to enhance STEAM opportunities for students. The funding was used to purchase LEGO sets that students will explore during their technology rotation.

Students will use LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set kits to design and build creations that can be coded to move, light up, and respond to sensors. The LEGO Education STEAM Park sets allow younger students to explore basic engineering, cause and effect, and storytelling as they build interactive amusement park rides and scenes. Additionally, versatile LEGO building sets were added to inspire open-ended design challenges and creative problem-solving.

Orangefield Elementary is grateful for DOW Sabine River Operations' generosity and commitment to supporting hands-on, innovative learning experiences for our students.

4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Students with legos
Students with legos
Homecoming Treat Box Orders!
Support Project Grad 2026 by ordering a Homecoming Treat Box for just $15 each!

-Submit the Google Form
-Pay via Venmo
-Orders due by September 24th

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOAZjLJZWv4UF0h1rIXftnL6ngX8tzQ8euJfbFR-fLHOlNdg/viewform
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Treat Box Flyer
Fourth-grade math students have been learning to add and subtract decimals. To make the lesson more engaging, teachers organized a fun “Casa Olé Day.” Students enjoyed queso and salsa while using a restaurant-style menu to solve real-world word problems involving decimals.
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Students enjoying chips and salsa
Students enjoying chips and salsa
Parents- All Orangefield Elementary lunch visitors need to park in a visitor parking spot or in the east parking lot. Please refrain from parking in the fire lane (curbside) located at the front of the school or in front of the dumpsters (parking lot).

Thank you for your help!

4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
lunch
In 5th grade science, students worked collaboratively to design and build small boats using only sheets of aluminum foil. Their challenge was to create a ship that could float and hold as many small weights (marbles) as possible without sinking. As they tested their boats, students observed how the shape and surface area affected the distribution of mass, connecting their designs to the scientific concepts of density and buoyant forces. Through trial and error, they refined their designs, discovering that spreading the mass over a larger area helps reduce density and increase buoyancy. This hands-on investigation encouraged critical thinking, problem-solving, and the application of scientific principles in a fun and engaging way.
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Student with ship
Student with ship
Student with ship
Student with ship
Student with ship
Student with ship
During PE this week, students in grades 2–5 participated in a fun and active series of stations focused on improving mobility and agility. In addition to these skill-building activities, students were taught the fundamentals of throwing and catching a football.

To wrap up the lesson and assess their understanding of proper throwing technique, we held a Football Throw Challenge! Each student had one chance to throw a football as far as they could, applying what they learned during instruction. We measured each throw and celebrated the top performers.

The top 3 boys and top 3 girls in each grade earned a spot on our PE Bulletin Board of Fame outside the gym and received a football keychain for their backpack as a prize.

We were proud to see all students giving their best effort, demonstrating not only improved technique but also great sportsmanship. Way to go, everyone!
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
2nd Grade Winners
3rd Grade Winners
4th Grade Winners
5th Grade Winners
Mon., Sept. 15, 2025, OES will be hosting our first round of lunch visitors for the 2025-2026 school year.

Pre-K, 2nd, and 5th

Lunch visitors are welcome to enjoy lunch with their child only. For the safety of all students, friends or classmates may not join during the visit. Please make sure to bring a valid state ID.
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Lunch Visitors

Yesterday , our fifth graders wore red bandanas in honor of Welles Crowther, whose courage and selflessness became a symbol of hope on 9/11. Welles, a volunteer and honorary firefighter, is remembered as the “Man in the Red Bandana” for his heroic actions in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. With calm determination and compassion, he covered his face with his red bandana and repeatedly guided survivors to safety, making multiple trips back into the wreckage and ultimately saving many lives. Students learned about his story while watching his and other documentaries on the events of September 11, 2001.

4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
5th Grade Students
9/11 Image
The PTA Spirit Store is Back This Week! Get ready for a one-stop shop for all your spirit gear needs! To help make shopping quick and easy, please take a moment to review the items and prices in advance.

Shopping Schedule:
Thursday, Sept. 11 – Kindergarten, 1st, and 5th Grades
Friday, Sept. 12 – Pre-K, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades

Thank you for supporting our school spirit!
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
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3rd-grade science students had a fun, hands-on lesson all about matter! They’ve been learning that matter is anything that takes up space and has mass—and that it comes in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas.

To explore these states, the students did a simple but exciting experiment using vinegar, baking soda, and balloons.
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Balloon Science Experiment
Balloon Science Experiment
Balloon Science Experiment
Balloon Science Experiment
Balloon Science Experiment
Two boys in science lab
Mrs. Mendoza, Ms. King, and Mrs. Abshire’s 5th Grade classes participated in a paper chain challenge. Each group got one sheet of paper, scissors, and tape to work together and create the longest paper chain possible. It was all about communication, creativity, and teamwork!
4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
Students making chain
Students making chain
Students making chain
Students making chain
Students making chain
Students making chain

OES Parents- If you would like to participate in this year's Bobcat Bites or Holiday Helpings program, please click on the following link and submit your form by Friday, September 12, 2025. Deliveries to elementary students will begin on September 18th. See link below.

https://forms.gle/JB3g2MgFSzEmLo6Q9

4 months ago, Orangefield Elementary
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