12/1/23
Dear OHS Families,
News 12 came to visit our Kindergarteners in the STEM Lab this week! They even had a live broadcast from Orchard Hills School!
PJ Drive- OHS will be hosting a Pajama Drive again this school year. All donations are due by December 12th. Click HERE for details.
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
Frost Fest- Please click HERE for details.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
12/6 - Early Release at 1:25pm
12/14 @ 6:30pm- SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Grade OHS Winter Concert
12/15- Pajama Day
Milford Health Department Program
The Milford Health Department is asking families to complete a survey regarding an Oral Health Services program in the elementary schools to provide access to oral health screenings and cleanings for children K-5. Please complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVS7CDW
Kindergarten Registration Click HERE for more information.
Milford Resources for OHS Families please see HERE for more information.
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
OHS PTA Information
Join us for a crafty and festive afterschool art session this holiday season with our PTA sponsored Giggling Pig Holiday Workshop! Your child/children will experience 3-weeks of afterschool art crafting sessions beginning December 6 (**Special Time 12/6 due to scheduled early dismissal 1:30-2:30pm.**) The December 13th and 20th dates will remain at the regular scheduled afterschool time 3:30-4:30pm. Your child/children will have the perfect opportunity to make a one-of-a-kind sentimental gift that they create and make for you themselves!! Please go to link below for additional information including dates, pricing, and direct signup!
Space is limited! We can't wait to see what they create!
https://www.care.com/connect /thegigglingpigmilford/series/94071-orchard-hills -holiday-gifts-workshop?invite= v9eTQPv5iicJfycyXYaJswse
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.
Community Connection Center
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
A Charter represents agreed-upon norms for how everyone wants to feel, what everyone needs to do to feel that way consistently, and how to handle conflict & unwanted feelings.
Click on the link to learn more about using a Charter at home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
