5.19.23
OHS Family News
Dear OHS Families,
Congratulations to both
Jason Rosado & Ella Cole, the Orchard Hills Respect Star Ambassadors!
Students are nominated in each classroom by their peers to be Respect Stars. All Respect Stars are invited to walk in the Memorial Day Parade on May 28th and will receive a t-shirt for participation. More information will come from the JWC.
Respect Stars are students who:
Have self-respect,
Care for the environment and living things,
Are polite, courteous and fair,
Respect the dignity and worth of others,
Fulfill obligations and commitments,
Show respect for the value of learning,
Tell the truth and act with integrity,
Know the difference between right and wrong,
Show respect for others' property, and
Respect the opinions and feelings of others.
The OHS Kindergarten flower delivery van stopped by to deliver some beautiful flowers!!! Intentional play for the WIN at OHS!
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Upcoming Dates
Click here to see updates to our OHS Spirit Days!
STEM Lab- Opt out permission slip- Baby Chicks are almost here!!
A Parent University focused on summer reading will take place on June 6th at the Milford Public Library
OHS Field Day- June 6th (rain date: 6/7)
Friday June 16th - 6:00-10:00 PM at Milford Elks Club: Tap Out Cancer Event with a current OHS student. More info here
5th Grade Events!!
5th grade dance: 6/8 at 6:30- 8:30pm
5th grade Send Off & Clap Out - 6/13 during the school day (rain date: 6/14)
June 2nd- 5th grade virtual author visit by Rob Buyea
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Important Information
Orchard Hills Driveway and Traffic Safety Improvements Project Update - The long awaited project to improve traffic flow and safety at Orchard Hills now has the green light to begin construction the day after school gets out on June 14th. You will recall that the project had to be postponed a year because we only received one bid last year and the contractor could not guarantee completion by the start of school in August 2022.
Expected Behaviors: There has been an increase in unexpected behaviors in all grade levels: unkind words & actions; physical aggression; disrespectful behavior towards other students and staff. Please review soaring eagle behavior with your child(ren).
As OHS Eagles We:
Care for each other
Act responsibly
Show respect
AND Never Settle for less than our BEST!
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Family Connection
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
The Circle of Support anchor tool is having students identify people who can help them when needed and why they can help (to access help in difficult situations; to support one in being his/her best self).Click on the link to learn how to implement a circle of support at home. Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email.
This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) contains information from Bridges about May's Mental Health Month, summer programs offered to Milford's youth and two free family events in the greater New Haven area. Remember that the CCC website is updated with links to community resources. Have a great time enjoying this pleasant sunny weather together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter
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