Dear OHS Eagles,
Please see below for important updates and information. Through the table of contents you can click on the sections and it will bring you directly to that topic. Thank you!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OHS PTA
Arrival & Dismissal- Please see the important information below and in this letter :
CAR PU TAGS- Please make sure you are using the car tag from this school year. The numbers change from year to year.
Cars can start to enter the driveway at
8:15am for arrival
3:15pm for dismissal
Students can exit vehicles at 8:20am. Before 8:15 am, please wait at the top along Clark Hill Rd as staff is still arriving and parents are dropping off to the YMCA program.
For safety reasons, students should exit on the right side of the vehicle. Adults should remain in their vehicles
Cars should not utilize the bus/staff driveway (second driveway)
Preschool Families:
Please arrive between 8:35 am - 8:40 am
Parents can exit their vehicles
OHS PTA Information
Check out the OHS PTA's first fundraiser of the year! Photography by Elizabeth Marie is partnering with the OHS PTA to offer photography sessions to benefit the OHS PTA! To schedule a session, click here!
Giggling Pig- The OHS PTA is hosting a special “Hands-On Art Program,” sponsored by Milford's own famous Art Studio, “The Giggling Pig.” Reserve your spot and enjoy 6-weeks of fun-filled, after school art classes, every Wednesday beginning September 27 to November 29. The fee for these fun-filled 6 week creative Art Classes will include canvas and water color Autumn themed works of Art! The price for this 6 week art program is listed on the Sign-up link and QR code and a sibling discount will be offered!
Sign-up: Giggling Pig After School Program- OHS PTA
OHS Spirit Days- Please see the document for the OHS Spirit Days. This is a working document, so please check back as some dates may change or be added.
Birthdays/Celebrations- At the elementary level, we do not use food as a part of our class celebrations (birthdays, holidays, end of year parties). Please do not send or bring in food or candy to your children's classroom for parties or other reasons. For birthdays or other special events, we invite family members in to read a book or do a craft with students as part of the celebration. Please coordinate any visits with the classroom teacher well in advance.
PE News- Please read the family newsletter from Mr. Cala.
Friendly Reminder: No Food or Drink on School Buses:
Just a friendly reminder this year. Food and drinks are not allowed on our school buses when students are being transported to or from school. Consuming these items while in transit can cause a safety concern; your bus driver will be reminding you as the school year gets underway.
Chromebook Insurance: You Can Renew Right on the Parent Portal
Our low-cost Chromebook Insurance program is WELL worth the annual renewal fee ($25 per year). You can reserve your Chromebook insurance right on your Parent Portal account. If you have any questions, please contact our BIDS dept. at (203) 783-3446.
Foodservice News:
Please make sure your child has their badge each day for school so they can use it for lunch!
Free Breakfast for All, Lunch Will be Free Only for Qualifying Families
Free/Reduced-Price Meals Application Online
Free/Reduced-Price Meals Application (print out/paper version)me,jn
Community Connection Center
Milford’s Community providers information & updates can be found on our NEW CCC district website along with the CCC’s programs! To locate the CCC’s web page go to Milford’s main page and click on the Menu tab & scroll down under district Information to find the Community Connections Centers! This week's CCC News contains links to TEAM for energy assistance, CT Foodshare Mobile and information for Milford's Porchfest. Remember that the CCC Website is updated with links to community resources.
Important Dates:
September 14th- OHS Open House- 6:00pm- 8:00pm
September 20th- Early Release at 1:25pm for students
September 25th- No School (Yom Kippur)
September 27th- Picture Day- we are using Robert Taylor Photography this year
September 29th- Wear Gold for Pediatric Cancer
October 16th- 20th- Book Fair
October 18- 20th- Early Release for Parent Teacher Conferences
October 25th- Early Release at 1:25pm for students
Is your child interested in playing an instrument? You can find out more information HERE.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
