February 1, 2024 

Dear Ocotillo Ridge Families,

I hope everyone is having a great start to 2024! 

When we returned from Winter Break, our students hit the ground running! I am so proud of how our students are working in the classroom, in after school clubs, sports, and other activities. 

In January at ORE, we cheered on our super spellers at the District Spelling Bee, participated in a meaningful Kindness Week where we celebrated Random Acts of Kindness, honored over 380 students who earned Attendance Awards for great attendance, and danced the night away at our PTA’s Family Prom. Another fun fact, ORE volunteers have given over 3,775 hours of their time so far this year. That is IMPRESSIVE! Thank you to our parents and community members for giving their time and efforts to ORE!

We have a fun February and March on deck. A few upcoming events to highlight are below: 

• Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, February 8th & Friday, February 9th. Students will be dismissed at 11:45 am on both days. 

Conferences are a great time to check in with your child’s teacher regarding your child’s progress and to continue to foster positive relationships. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for a time, please see the link below. 

https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Ocotillo_Ridge_Elementary

• ORE Kinder Round Up: Friday, March 1st @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, ORE MPR.

Do you have a child who will be 5 before September 1, 2024 and plans to start Kindergarten next school year? How about a neighbor? Please help us spread the word to families who live in our attendance boundary that Kinder Round Up is just around the corner!  

Please RSVP for Kinder Round Up Here: https://forms.gle/fxHqiXSFxJtDJDm56

• Vail Pride Day, Saturday, February 17 @ 8:30-3:30, Pima County Fair Grounds

Please join us for a fun community event celebrating our students and community. More details can be found in the flyer section below. We hope to see you there!

We wish you all a wonderful February and look forward to connecting with you at one or more of our events!

Warmly,

Mrs. Robold

PTA Newsletter

Vail School District Job Fair

PTA Spirit Week

2nd Grade Music Concert

Science Fair

Yearbook Information

Kinder Roundup

Library Newsletter

Homework Help

Tax Credits

Have you claimed your 2023 Arizona School Tax Credit yet? It's not too late!

Arizona tax law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows taxpayers a TAX CREDIT of up to $400.00 for married filing jointly or $200 for single filers if they contribute to extracurricular activities in public schools. This tax credit is available only to Arizona residents and is non-refundable.

ORE students enjoy a myriad of extracurricular activities that can be fully funded through tax credits from our families and community. Tax Credits fund Performing Arts clubs, STEM clubs, Wright Flight, field trips, and so much more. You can also claim your credit for Greatest Needs, and we will be happy to direct it where it is needed most.

You can visit the Vail Tax Credits site to claim your tax credit and support ORE students @ https://az-vail-lite.intouchreceipting.com

We hope you have enjoyed the February 2024 issue of the Mountain Lion Tracks. Have a wonderful month, and be on the lookout for our next edition in March.

Sincerely,

ORE News Crew

Front Office Staff

Principal

Kate Robold

879-3602

Assistant to the Principal

Samantha Dameff

879-3606

Office Manager

Kim Lomax

879-3605

Attendance Clerk/Secretary

Sunny Duron

879-3602

Office Clerk/Volunteer Coordinator

Adriana Olson

879-3619

Health Aide

Rebekah Rubi

879-3610

2023-2024 Calendar

Contact Aramark with questions about your child's lunch account.