Orr Elementary School

📚🦁 Orr Elementary had some special visitors on Friday! The Tyler High Lion football players came to read to our students ahead of their big game.

Even though the Lions didn’t take home the victory on the field, they reminded us all that true champions shine in the classroom. 🌟 Our students loved getting to learn, laugh, and read alongside these role models.

Thank you, Tyler High Lions, for inspiring our future leaders both on and off the field! 💙🏈📖

#OrrElementary #TylerHighLions #ReadersAreLeaders #TylerISD

1 day ago, Orr Elementary

Tyler High Lions reads to Orr Elementary Students

📚✨ Small groups = BIG learning at Orr Elementary! ✨📚

Mrs. Mills-Torena is rocking the Raise the Ratio strategy by working with students in small groups. 🎉 This gives every student more chances to participate, share their thinking, and shine ✨.

The smiles and “lightbulb moments” happening at her small group table prove that when the ratio goes up, so does the learning! 💡🙌 #RaiseTheRatio #OrrElementary #StudentSuccess

4 days ago, Orr Elementary

Mrs Mills-Torena working with small groups.

🚀🍟 Our GT students set sail on a crunchy challenge this week — the Ship a Chip project! Their mission: design the ultimate package to safely send a single Pringles chip all the way to our friends at Ramey Elementary. 🏫✉️

With creativity, problem-solving, and maybe a few giggles, our students engineered containers to protect the delicate chip on its journey. The big question is… will the chip arrive in ONE piece or turn into chip dust? 🤔

We can’t wait to see the results — stay tuned for the grand “unboxing” at Ramey! 👀🙌

#GTChallenge #ShipAChip #StudentEngineers #OrrElementary 💡

5 days ago, Orr Elementary

🌟 Learning in Action in Ms. Tamano’s PATH Class! 🌟

Students in Ms. Tamano’s class are building independence and important life skills through station learning. Each student uses their individual station board to keep track of their rotation, helping them stay organized and on task.

With the support of our dedicated aides, students are practicing, learning, and acquiring new skills in each station—step by step, building confidence and success! 💪📚✨

We are so proud of the hard work and growth happening in the PATH classroom! 💙

#OrrElementary #PATHtoSuccess #StudentGrowth

11 days ago, Orr Elementary

Students tracking thier station at the station board.

Students in stations with Mr Chavino and Mr Carmona

✨🔢 Math is better together! 🔢✨

In Mr. Tenorio’s 2nd-grade class, our mathematicians worked in groups to tackle Math TEK 2.2B—building number sense and exploring place value. Students collaborated, shared strategies, and showed off their problem-solving skills. 💡🤝

We love seeing our Cubs encourage one another and grow as math thinkers. Way to go, 2nd graders—you’re proving that math is not only fun but also a team effort! 🐾📚✏️

#OrrElementary #CubsDoMath #TeamworkInAction #TylerISD

11 days ago, Orr Elementary

🔤✨ Phonics Fun in 3rd Grade! ✨🔤

Mrs. Waters’ 3rd graders are mastering the -ck sound during their Reading Horizons Elevate phonics lesson. 📖💻 Students are learning spelling patterns, building strong reading foundations, and having fun while growing their literacy skills. Way to go, Cub readers! 🐾💡

12 days ago, Orr Elementary

⚡🔬 Our scientists in Ms. Thompson’s class became human conductors today while learning about conductors (Science TEKS 5.6A)! 💡

Students stood in a circle, holding hands to complete a circuit, and watched electricity flow when everyone was connected. 🤝✨ They also explored which materials allowed electricity to pass through and which ones didn’t.

What an exciting way to see science come alive! 👏🔋

#OrrElementary #FutureScientists #ScienceIsFun

13 days ago, Orr Elementary

Students stood in a circle, holding hands to complete a circuit

🎉📚 We Made It! Week 1 DONE! 📚🎉

What an amazing start to the school year at Orr Elementary! Our halls are full of laughter, learning, and lots of first-week excitement. From meeting new friends to diving into fresh lessons, our students and teachers rocked this first week!

Here’s to many more weeks of curiosity, growth, and fun. 💛💙

Drop a comment and share your favorite moment from the first week! 👇

#OrrElementary #BackToSchool #FirstWeekFun #CubPride #TylerISD

19 days ago, Orr Elementary

Dear Orr Families,

We are so excited to welcome our Cubs back for the first day of school! Here’s everything you need to know for drop-off and dismissal so our day runs smoothly:

Morning Drop-Off
Head Start, Pre-K, and Bus Riders – Use the South Bus Loop by the gym/cafeteria. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. HeadStart and Pre-K will utilize the cafeteria doors. Bus Riders and older siblings will use the gym gate.
All Other Car Riders – Drop off at the front of the school beginning at 7:15 a.m.

Special First Day Note:
Head Start, Pre-K, and Kindergarten parents are welcome to walk students to class. The hallway will open at 7:15 a.m. and we ask all parents to exit the building by 8:00 a.m. Please park on the road and enter through the front doors. Parents will not be able to enter through the gym or cafeteria.

Afternoon Dismissal - Please see the Facebook Page & Website for a picture version of Dismissal
Head Start – Dismissal begins at 2:30 p.m. at the South Bus Loop (cafeteria side). - Blue Line
Kindergarten – 3:10 p.m. at the South Bus Loop (cafeteria side). There will be a stop sign so Head Start parents can pick up their students at 2:30 before Kinder dismissal begins. - Blue Line
1st Grade – 3:10 p.m. at the West Parking Lot down the hill. - Green Line
2nd–5th Grade – 3:10 p.m. at the Main Entrance. - Orange Line
Older siblings will always be sent to the youngest sibling’s dismissal location.

Cafeteria Note
For the first couple of weeks, we will not have parents eat with students during lunch. This allows us to set strong routines and expectations for a successful school year. We will resume our Thursday and Friday schedule for eating with students on September 4th.

We truly appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep all students safe and our day running smoothly. We can’t wait to see those first-day smiles!

See you soon,
Nathan Harbour
Principal, Orr Elementary

26 days ago, Nathan Harbour

🚨 Parents: We Need Your Consent for Health Services!
New state laws mean we can’t provide even basic health services at school—like taking a temperature, applying a bandage, or giving an ice pack—without your permission.
✅ Emergency care will still be provided if needed.
📌 To give consent, just complete the Health Services Consent Form as part of your child’s online registration.
Already registered? You STILL need to log in to Parent Self-Serve and fill out the form under the Health tab for each student.
💬 Questions? Visit our Health Services FAQ page 👉 HERE
We want to care for your child during the school day—but we must have your consent to do so. Thanks for helping us keep your students safe and healthy! 💙
#TylerISD #HometownSchoolDistrict #ParentReminder #StudentHealth