School Information
Orchard View Elementary
2770 Leffingwell Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Office Hours:
8:00am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri
Main Office: (616) 493-8930
Attendance Line: (616) 493-8936
Fax: (616) 493-8939
Child Care: (616) 493-8935
Principal: Amy Burton-Major
Head Secretary: Patty Kanipe
Secretary: Margaret Howey
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School Day Schedule:
Start of School Day: 8:40 a.m.
End of School Day: 3:45 p.m.
Latest News
Our Summer Climb Part Six: How to Nurture a Young Reader
There are many ways adults can help nurture a young reader. Scholastic Inc. has created a handy family reference guide on 10 ways to nurture a super reader. They include: Value a child and his/her stories. Invite your child into a safe and supportive reading environment. Dedicate daily time for your child to read for […]
Our Summer Climb Part Five: Find Someone To Read To
Reading aloud with children of all ages is important. Not only is it important for children to hear adults read, but children need to read to someone too! Parents, grandparents, family members, siblings, and a babysitter all make great reading partners. Conversations about books are important too. When kids have a chance to talk about […]
Student Supplies for 2017-2018
The Orchard View “Suggested” Student Supplies and “Optional Fees” list for the 2017-2018 school year is now available. Supplies & Fees 2017-2018
Upcoming Events
Nothing from July 16, 2017 to July 30, 2017.
Suggested Supply List
Here is the suggested supplies and optional fees list for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. You may click on the grade appropriate tabs below or click the link below to download a PDF of the complete list. Have a great summer!
NOTE: Teachers’ Welcome Letters may list more specific items.
- Gym shoes (velcro)
- Backpack/Bookbag
- Tissues – 1 large box
- Glue sticks – 6 large
- Washable markers – 1 box
- Whiteboard markers 4 pack – 1
- Crayons – box of 64
- Spiral notebook – 1 wide-ruled – 10.5 x 8 in one subject
- Two-pocket folders – 2
- Field trip expenses
- Gym shoes (velcro)
- Backpack/Bookbag
- Tissues – 1 large box
- Glue sticks – 6 large
- Disinfectant wipes
- Spiral notebook – 1 – 70 sheets
- Field trip expenses
- Gym shoes
- Backpack/Bookbag
- Tissues – 1 large box
- Glue sticks – 4 large
- Disinfectant wipes
- Colored pencils
- Markers
- Crayons – 24 pack – 4
- Scissors
- Pencil eraser caps
- Pencil sharpeners – handheld, covered
- Spiral notebook – 1 wide-ruled – one subject
- Composition notebook
- Two-pocket folders – 3
- 3″x3″ sticky notes – 1 pad
- NO BINDERS OR TRAPPER KEEPERS
- Field trip expenses
- Earbuds
- Gym shoes
- Backpack/Bookbag
- Tissues – 1 large box
- Glue sticks – 4 large
- Colored pencils
- Markers
- Highlighter marker
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Pencil sharpeners – handheld, covered
- Spiral notebook – 2 – wide-ruled
- Two-pocket folders – 3
- 3″x3″ sticky notes – lined
- NO BINDERS OR TRAPPER KEEPERS
- Field trip expenses – $15 one-time fee
- Student Planner – avail. for purchase
- Gym shoes
- Backpack/Bookbag
- Tissues – 1 large box
- Glue sticks
- Disenfectant wipes
- Colored pencils
- Highlighter markers – 2
- Scissors
- Pencil eraser caps
- Pencil sharpeners – handheld, covered
- Pencil box
- Two-pocket folders – 4
- 3″x3″ sticky notes
- Field trip expenses
- Student Planner – avail. for purchase
- Gym shoes
- Backpack/Bookbag
- Tissues – 1 large box – last names N-Z
- Glue sticks – 2 large
- Disenfectant wipes – last names A-M
- Colored pencils
- Markers
- Whiteboard markers – 4
- Scissors
- Pencil eraser caps
- Pencil sharpeners – handheld, covered
- Pencil box/pouch
- Spiral notebooks – 2
- Composition notebook
- Two-pocket folders – 4
- NO TRAPPER KEEPERS
- Field trip expenses
- Calculator – TI-30X IIS
- Student Planner – avail. for purchase
- PE tee-shirt – avail. for purchase
- Gym shoes
- Backpack/Bookbag – NO wheels – must fit in locker
- Tissues – 2 large boxes
- Glue sticks – 4
- Colored pencils – 1
- Markers – 8pack – 1
- Whiteboard markers (thin) and eraser
- Art supply box – for pencils, markers, etc.
- Spiral notebooks – 2 – single subject 100-sheet
- Composition notebooks – 2 – 100 pages
- Two-pocket folders – 2
- 3″x3″ sticky notes
- NO TRAPPER KEEPERS
- Field trip expenses
- Calculator – TI-30X IIS
- Student Planner – avail. for purchase
- PE tee-shirt (may use 5th grade shirt) – avail. for purchase
