![We want YOU! Consider Joining OOSL for the 2021-22 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619194073/oldorchard/a2jdo7n0gbtcver9lvdl/CopyofHPNewsPost1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619194073/oldorchard/a2jdo7n0gbtcver9lvdl/CopyofHPNewsPost1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619194073/oldorchard/a2jdo7n0gbtcver9lvdl/CopyofHPNewsPost1.png","width":720}])
School News
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Students raised more than $6,500 for HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara!
![Food and clothing donations collected during school-wide food drive.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617315684/oldorchard/dtwoqgzivnng8aro0lvx/UCCFoodDrive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617315684/oldorchard/dtwoqgzivnng8aro0lvx/UCCFoodDrive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617315684/oldorchard/dtwoqgzivnng8aro0lvx/UCCFoodDrive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617315684/oldorchard/dtwoqgzivnng8aro0lvx/UCCFoodDrive.jpg","width":992}])
Gratitude Day Food Drive was a huge success! In a single day we filled the shelves in the Congregational Church's Food Pantry.
![OOS Students Head to Synopsys Science & Technology Championship!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617312575/oldorchard/jeeb86jneurgygsvzgog/SuhaanScienceFairShot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617312575/oldorchard/jeeb86jneurgygsvzgog/SuhaanScienceFairShot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617312575/oldorchard/jeeb86jneurgygsvzgog/SuhaanScienceFairShot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617312575/oldorchard/jeeb86jneurgygsvzgog/SuhaanScienceFairShot.jpg","width":1000}])
![Book cover for Stella Diaz Dreams Big]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611769468/oldorchard/jbnyw7cbxbpcaplisthe/AngelaDominguez.jpg","width":200}])
Two-time recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustration Honor, Angela Dominguez meets virtually with students in JrK - 3rd Grade.
![OOS Welcomes Author Kate Schatz for a Virtual Visit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605305465/oldorchard/uklqpnon1kagt8evf10l/RadAmericanHistoryCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605305465/oldorchard/uklqpnon1kagt8evf10l/RadAmericanHistoryCover.jpg","width":344}])
New York Times-bestselling author Kate Schatz holds three virtual assemblies meeting with all students from JrK to 8th grade.
![Car with sign that says thank you OOS heroes!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604950748/oldorchard/xdy3533obunvoftraizc/WarnerOOSHeroSign.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1604950748/oldorchard/xdy3533obunvoftraizc/WarnerOOSHeroSign.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1604950748/oldorchard/xdy3533obunvoftraizc/WarnerOOSHeroSign.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1604950748/oldorchard/xdy3533obunvoftraizc/WarnerOOSHeroSign.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1604950748/oldorchard/xdy3533obunvoftraizc/WarnerOOSHeroSign.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1604950748/oldorchard/xdy3533obunvoftraizc/WarnerOOSHeroSign.jpg","width":2200}])
OOS parents and students caught teachers and staff by surprise, showering them with kindness, appreciation, and lots of love and gratitude
![Young Writer's Contest Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1604682426/oldorchard/jze30pz55ouqzluickcn/BookshopSCYoungWriters.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1604682426/oldorchard/jze30pz55ouqzluickcn/BookshopSCYoungWriters.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1604682426/oldorchard/jze30pz55ouqzluickcn/BookshopSCYoungWriters.jpg","width":700}])
Two Old Orchard students honored in the prestigious Bookshop Santa Cruz annual writing contest.
![Students arriving to school on first day back to campus.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602285711/oldorchard/sj4n4q8obuhiznvxi0pd/BacktoCampusOct2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602285711/oldorchard/sj4n4q8obuhiznvxi0pd/BacktoCampusOct2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602285711/oldorchard/sj4n4q8obuhiznvxi0pd/BacktoCampusOct2020.jpg","width":700}])
We are thrilled to welcome students back to our Lower and Upper Campuses as of Oct 5.
![On-Campus + Distance Learning Begins Oct 5]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595546327/oldorchard/w58rqfxgycbk5zbob1lx/OldOrchard_WeCanDoThis_Google_400x300.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595546327/oldorchard/w58rqfxgycbk5zbob1lx/OldOrchard_WeCanDoThis_Google_400x300.png","width":400}])
Our next learning adventure begins as we welcome On-Campus Learners back to campus the week of Monday, October 5.