OHS FAMILY NEWS
11/22/23
Dear OHS Families,
We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday, November 27th.
Second Grade made birdhouses in the STEM Lab
Balloons on Broadway Parade Highlights
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.
New Spirit Day added for December 1st see the flyer: Toys for Tots
Winter Sunday Funday at Foran- Please see the flier for details regarding a wonderful family event on December 3rd. Family Event Winter Sunday Funday 12-3-23.png
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Spirit Days- please see updates
Important Dates:
11/22- Early Release at 1:25pm for Thanksgiving Recess
11/23 & 24- NO School
12/1- Crazy Hat Day to support Toys for Tots and our OHS Student Leadership Team
12/6 - Early Release at 1:25pm
12/15- Pajama Day
12/14 @ 6:30pm- SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Grade OHS Winter Concert
Kindergarten Registration
We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opened on Monday, November 13, 2023. If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org. You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services. School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.”
Children born on or before September 1, 2019 are eligible to register for Kindergarten. If your child is not age eligible (born September 2, 2019 through December 31, 2019), please use the online registration form to request a waiver.
Any current MPS Preschool or Ready To Learn (RTL) students will need to complete an online registration form in Powerschool - See Below
If you need assistance with the registration portal, please contact the main office of your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.”
We are excited for your children to join us! Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten!
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2037!
Current RTL and Preschool Families - We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on Monday, Nov. 13th, 2023. Students attending either Ready to Learn or a Preschool Program within our district must complete the kindergarten notification form in PowerSchool. If your child is not age eligible (born September 2, 2019 through December 31, 2019,) please indicate on the kindergarten notification form in PowerSchool to request a waiver.
If you have already set up a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, you can log in at any time to review/update your contact and emergency contact information. If you do not have a PowerSchool account, please contact the main office. If you are having trouble logging in, please email computerhelpdesk@milforded.org for assistance.
PowerSchool Parent Portal link: https://gradebook.milforded.org/public/
Milford Resources for OHS Families- please see HERE for more information.
2023 MIlford Turkey Trot Poster - Price Increases Nov 1 - Kid Friendly.pdf
With the winter and holidays around the corner, please let us know if you are in need of:
winter coats, gloves, hats, boots etc
holiday gifts for your children
food for your holidays
If any of these resources can be helpful to your family, please feel free to privately email me: ndapaz@milforded.org or call : (203) 783-6684. We are here to help! Thank you, Ms. DaPaz
Winter Sunday Funday at Foran- Please see the flier for details regarding a wonderful family event on December 3rd. Family Event Winter Sunday Funday 12-3-23.png
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!
PTA School Store- The school store will be open on most Wednesdays from 8:20-8:40am. Here is a flier with details. Most items are between .25 cents and $5.00 with the exception of the eagle squishmellows at $11.00.
5th Grade Families- Attention 5th Grade OHS Families! Activities for our 5th graders are in full swing. If you would like to join the OHS PTA 5th Grade Committee and help out, email Rebecca at rebeccaacohen@yahoo.com.
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.
New Spirit Day added for December 1st see the flyer: Toys for Tots
Community Connection Center
Cara & I would like to wish you all a Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving Day!
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Best Self is a positive representation of ourselves behaving in a healthy and productive manner. Click on the link to learn more about being your BEST SELF! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
