On Thursday, April 1st (and no this is not an April Fools’ Day joke), we will have our 3rd Site Celebration of the school year; this time it will be Family Game Night. Family Game Night will be from 6:00-8:30 pm at Orchard Park Elementary. This celebration does fall on a Thursday; however, it is not a school night. It is the last school day prior to Spring Break!!

We will have a dinner of subs, chips and drinks. The games for the night will be family bingo in the cafeteria, disc golf & cornhole in the gym, and Wii sports in the LGI. There will be raffle giveaways for the families throughout the night. We hope to see you there. Flyers and RSVP sheets will be out at the parent table soon.

Mr. Ruiz is here at OP ESE Mon, Wed & Fri Mornings.

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: That took place back in my country, Columbia.

Q: What elementary school did you attend?
A: Camara Junior Elementary

Q: What is one of your favorite memories of elementary school?
A: Playing soccer all day long.

Q: What was your favorite subject in elementary school and why?
A: Math, because it was fun, until I turned like 13.

Q: Why did you decide to study education in college or enter this field?
A: My dream always has been having or owning a school, I think this is a good first start.

Q: what do you enjoy most about your job?
A: I get to interact with kids.

Q: What unique skills/talents do you apply to your job?
A: It is too hard to see George in a bad mood.

Q: How do you handle a “bad” day?
A: Usually, the kids make my day. So my answer will be coming to work.

Q: What do you hope your ESE participants take away from the program?
A: Everything is good.

Q: Why/how do you think Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is making a positive impact in the elementary schools?
A: The word recreation itself is the answer. When you enjoy and work at the same time, it is easier to reach your goals.

Q: Favorite quote/saying:
A: You don’t dream of dreams, you build them and earn them.